Unit1
A: What’s your opinion about going back to your hometown during the National Day holiday week?
B: I think we should go back to our hometown during the National Day holiday week. It’s an excellent opportunity for us to spend more time with our parents. A: I don’t think we should take a long trip home during the National Day holiday week. Of cause we miss our parents and would like to spend the holiday with them. But it’s also a good time for studying.
B: Ok, you think that we should spend some of the time learning more and wait until the long school vacation to go home. To my mind, going home won’t interfere with our study.
A: Why do you say so? If you don’t go home, you can have a plenty of time to study, but, if you go home, you won’t have so much time to study.
B: I think we can certainly take some books with us and study in the company of our parents.
A: Well, but what about the money? The trip home is costly. And it will be an extra burden for our parents.
B: Maybe you think the trip home waste money and time, but I think a visit is worth any letters or phone calls. Life is short and our parents are getting on in years. We should spend more time with them.
Unit 2
A: What’s your view about believing in the supernatural?
B: I believe in the supernatural. A lot of strange things happen around us. And so far science hasn’t been able to provide answers to them.
A: I don’t think there are mysterious forces at work when coincidences occur. Most coincidences are simply the result of pure
chance. And some coincidences, unusual though they may be, can actually be explained.
B: But for example, a friend of mine told me that he dreamed that his uncle had died and the death was confirmed by a phone call he received the next morning immediately after he woke up. Wasn’t that odd?
A: I think it is just coincidence, not owing to the supernatural.
B: It couldn’t be just a coincidence, I think. Maybe there are ghost or something else in the world, if not, how can we explain it? A: Maybe you think that was unbelievable. But take coincidental birth date for example; an experiment mentioned that there is a 50 per cent chance that at least two of them celebrate the same birth date. B: I used to think that is unusual, and I haven’t guessed that could be so common. But I think all the extraordinary
phenomenon can be explain.
Unit 3
A: What do you think about giving first priority to economic status in choosing a spouse?
B: I think it is very natural for people to give first priority to economic status in choosing a spouse. We all know how important money is.
A: You may think money can bring everything they want, like a big apartment, a car, or a trip abroad. However, can these material things really ensure happiness? B: But without money, we can hardly do anything. Lack of money in a marriage will cause problems to the couple.
A: But I think a marriage should base on a deep love instead of material wealth.
B: Even though the couple may have married for love being always hard-pressed for money, love will soon be replaced by quarrels and endless worries
over money matters.
A: I think if the couples marry for love, they can work hard together and become rich. But if the marry for money, they will be unhappy.
B: I don’t mean that love is not necessary, but money is more important. It is very important to first consider if your future spouse is able to share the responsibility of supporting a family.
A: Marriage means two people to spend the whole life time together. So I think deep love is more important than money. Unit 4
A: What do you think about feeling stressed before job interviews?
B: I think stress before a job is bad. If you’ve made the best of your school years to seek knowledge, if you’ve prepared your presentations well, there is no need for you to feel stressed.
A: I don’t think so. I think feel stress before job is very normal, thought we learn well or prepare well, we may still feel nervous. But it doesn’t matter; it may make us more energetic.
B: Stress before a job interview can also bring you a negative effect. Life becomes very unpleasant, because you put enormous pressure on yourself.
A: When we finish college we’ll have to face intense competition in the job market. We all want to give a presentation that demonstrates our abilities and our potentials before interviews. And that requires an alert mind to prepare it well. B: But with pressure, you may find it hard to get to sleep, have no appetite for food, and are not in a mood for anything interesting. Eventually it will damage your health and interfere with your ability to perform well at the interview.
A: I think you just mean that too much
pressure will have a negative effect on us. But my opinion is that a certain amount of stress is necessary to make us more energetic and therefore more productive. B: I still suppose that the best policy is relaxed and face the interview confidently. A: Maybe you are right, but I still hold on my own views.
北京英语口语考试试题(中级) 第一部分 Introduction and General Conversation (about 3 - 4 minutes) Good morning/afternoon! Sit down, please. (Take a seat, please./Please be seated.) What's your name? (Could you tell me your name?) * My name is Chai Qinghua . And what is your registration number (准考证号)? * My registration number is… Right. Can you hand me your mark sheet, please? （登分卡） (Can you give me the mark sheet, please?) * Here you are. Thank you. Now we are ready for the test. (Let’s begin our test.) First of all, I'd like to know something about you. Could you tell me sth. about you family (friends, work, study, hobby)? * Yes,of course. Where are you from? * I’m from Chao Yang District. How did you get here? Did it take long? * I came here by bus. It took me about an hour. Where is your hometown? (Are you from Beijing? Which part of Beijing are you from? Tell me something about your hometown. How do you like your hometown?) * Well, Beijing is my hometown. Beijing is the capital of China. It is both an ancient city and a modern city. It is also an international city. It is developing very fast. I like Beijing very much. There are many foreign companies in Beijing. So in the near future, if I want to have a job in these companies, I have to be good at English. How long have you lived in Beijing? (Have you been living in Beijing for many years?) * For about 18 years. Are you working or studying? (Are you a student? What is your job?) *I ‘am a college student . What is the name of your college? The Tongzhou college of Beijing university of technology . When did you begin to study in your present school? * I began to study here in September 2012. Is English an important course in your school? * Of course, it is a very important course in our school. Both teachers and students pay great attention to this course, because English is very important. How do you usually learn English on your own? * I often listen to English programs over the radio. * I often review what I have learnt in my English classes. What is your major(专业)? Do you like your major? Is it difficult to you? * I major is the Business Administration Management. I like my major very much. It is very interesting and practical. Some courses are easy to learn, but some are difficult.
酒店日常英语口语 1 Welcome to our hotel! 欢迎光临(我们酒店). 2 Welcome, sir/madam! 欢迎光临. 3 Good morning/afternoon/evening. 早上/下午/晚上好! 4 Front Office/Restaurant/Recreational Meeting Room/Guestroom/Operator, May I help you? 您好,总台/餐厅/康乐中心/总机(我能为您做些什么?) 5Blue Coast, May I help you? 您好,蓝色海岸(我能为您做些什么?) 6 May I have your name/room number, please? 您可以告诉我您的姓名/房号吗? 7 One moment, please./just a moment/wait a moment! 请您稍候。 8 Thanks! 谢谢您! 9 My pleasure! 不用客气! 10 Sorry to keep you waiting. 对不起让您久等了. 11 Do you speak Chinese/English? 请问您讲中文/英文吗? 12 Do you have a reservation? 请问您有预订吗? 13Show me your passport or identification, please. 请出示一下您的护照或证件。 14 How would you like to pay? In cash or by credit card? 您用什么方式付款，是用现金还是信用卡？ 15.Do you want to separate check? 你们是分开埋单吗？ 16 please show me your credit card. 请出示您的信用卡. 17 Please sign here. 请在这儿签字。 18 Here is your charge please. 这是找您的零钱。 19 This way, please. 这边请。 20 Follow me, please. 请跟我来。 21 After you, please. 您先请。 22 Hope you enjoy your stay! 希望您在这里过得愉快! 23 Hope you have a good trip! 祝您旅途愉快! 24 Good luck! 祝您好运！ 25 Have a nice day！祝您一天愉快！ 26 Here you are. 给您。 27 Sorry . 对不起。 28 Not at all. 没关系。 29 Of course. 当然可以。 30 Pardon? 请您再重复一遍,好吗? 31 No problem. 没问题。 32 Excuse me. 对不起，打扰一下。
Unit 1 Men and women’s prejudices Part I Read the following passage aloud. The very language we use to discuss men’s roles (i.e., deadbeat dads) shows a lack of appreciation for the majority of men who quietly yet proudly fulfill their family responsibilities. We almost never hear the term “working father,” and it is rare that calls for more workplace flexibility are considered to be for men as much as for women. Our society acts as if family obligations are not as important to fathers as they are to mothers —as if career satisfaction is what a man’s life is all about. Even more insulting is the recent media trend of regarding at-home wives as “status symbols” — like an expensive car — flaunted by the supposedly few men who can afford such a luxury. The implication is that men with at-home wives have it easier than those whose wives work outside the home because they have the “luxury” of a full-time housekeeper. In reality, however, the men who are the sole wage earners for their families suffer a lot of stresses. The loss of a job — or even the threat of that happening — is obviously much more difficult when that job is the sole source of income for a family. By the same token, sole wage earners have less flexibility when it comes to leaving unsatisfying careers because of the loss of income such a job change entails. In addition, many husbands work overtime or second jobs to make more money needed for their families. For these men, it is the family that the job supports that makes it all worthwhile. It is the belief that having a mother at home is important to the children, which makes so many men gladly take on the burden of being a sole wage earner. Part II. TOPIC Men and women’s prejudices Section One Each of the students will be asked one qu estion on the topic “Men and women’s prejudices and roles”. 1.What’s the division of labor like in your family? In my family, my father is responsible for the heavy and tired work like clean drain, garage, etc., the mother is responsible for some of the common household chores, such as cooking, washing clothes, cleaning, etc.I am responsible for helping my mother to do the housework, so dad is hard and tired. 1.Many people hold the view that men are different from women in many ways. What’s your opinion about it? Men and women are different. In the relationship, for example, men are more rational, while women are more emotional. And because the body structure is different, the responsibility of the men and women is different also, men generally responsible for the breadwinner, women generally responsible for providing a comfortable home. 1.How to be a good father?
Oral Test for Grade 2013 (Band 1) Topic 1: Campus Love Directions: Some students say one of their wishes at college is to develop a romantic relationship with someone they love. Are you one of them? Create a conversation with your partner(s) and exchange your personal views on campus love. Topic 2: Communication Problems Directions: Misunderstandings are very common in our daily lives. As a Chinese saying goes, understanding a girl’s mind is as hard as searching a needle under the sea. Do you think so? Do you agree that men and women speak in different styles? Are there any examples in your daily life that support your point of view? Create a conversation with your partner(s) and exchange your opinions on misunderstandings between men and women. Topic 3: Winning and Success Directions: Have a discussion with your partner(s) about winners in your eyes. Do you have your personal hero? What accounts for his/her success?
饭店服务员常用英语口语 1、What?kind?of?rooms(foods)?would?you?like?to?have?您需要什么样的房间（吃什么样的菜）？ 2、 Here?is?a?brochure?of?our?hotel?and?t ariff. 这是介绍我们饭店的小册子和价目表。3、 We'll?give?you?a?10%(ten?percent?)?di scount.? 我们给您九折优惠。 4、 We'll?offer?tour?guides?complimentary ?breakfasts.? 我们给陪同提供免费早餐。 5、We?accept?your?terms.? 我们接受您的条件。 6、May?I?introduce?myself?? 让我介绍我自己。 7、 May?I?present?you?a?litter?souvenir??请接受我们的一点小纪念品。 8、Let's?drink?to?our?friendship!? 为我们的友谊干杯！ 9、 Let?me?propose?a?toast?to?the?health ?of?our?guests!? 建议为在座客人的健康干杯！ 10、Cheers!(Bottoms!)? 干杯！ 11、How?do?you?like?Chinese?food??您喜欢中国菜吗？ 12、 What?do?you?think?of?our?service??您对我们的服务有什么意见？
13、 Thank?you?for?your?comments(compli ment,?suggestions).? 谢谢您给我们提的意见（赞扬、建议）14、 I'm?afraid?it's?against?the?hotel's?regul ations.? 这是违反饭店规章制度的。 15、 In?our?hotel?we?don't?accept?tips.? 我们饭店是不收小费的。 16、 It's?our?pleasure?to?serve?our?guests? well.? 我们为能为客人服务好而感到高兴。 17、Thank?you?all?the?same.? 然而，还是要谢谢您。 16、 I'm?afraid?you'll?have?to?pay?for?the? damage.? 您必须赔偿。 17、 Thank?you?for?telling?us?about?it.? 谢谢您告诉我们 18、 I'll?look?into?the?mater?right?away.?我马上去处理这件事情。 19、 I?assure?you?it?wont?happen?again.?我保证此类事情不会再发生。 20、Please?don't?worry,?sir?(madam)?先生（夫人），请不必担心。 21、 I?will?send?someone?up?to?your?room? right?away.?
U1 TOPIC 1 Famous Universities 1.What kind of universities are good universities in your eyes? First of all, it should have a strong studying atmosphere. I hope students there can talk about their own opinions with freedom. Secondly, the teachers should be high standard and responsible. Then, the teaching equipment should be good, which will contribute to our study. 2.Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Why or why not? I don’t think more scholarships are necessary. Merit-based(基于优秀的；以业绩为基础的)scholarships, which are mainly awarded by universities, aim to encourage the students to learn more. It’s a motivation, or a reputation. Students who have financial problems could apply for need-based scholarships. So it’s not necessary for universities to provide more scholarships. 3.Which is more important in your college life, study or working experience? Why? In my opinion, we students should put study in the first place. Only by learning enough knowledge and skills now can we get a good job in the future. Our main task is to lay a solid(可靠的；坚实的) foundation for the future. So, it’s out of question that study is more important in college life. 4.If you had the opportunity to further your study in famous universities either at home or abroad, which would you choose？Why? T o be honest, I’d like to go abroad. First, I want to broaden my horizon. I have been dreaming about something quite different. Second, the academic atmosphere is freer abroad. Finally, I hope to meet more friends from all over the world. So, if possible, I’d like to go out to experience the study life there. 5.What is the aim for your college life？Explain. Above all, it’s beyond question that I want to acquire the knowledge and skills I expected. We can surely gain some working and even social experience. But they should not be our main aim. We should respect our university, the last place from where we get system education. So, my aim for college life is to learn as much as I can. 6.Do you think having a part-time job might affect your academic performance? Why or why not? Personally I think it will. It’s certain that taking a part-time job will occupy some study time. Study is not just doing homework. It requires many practices. Having a part-time job may affect our further study and our academic performance. Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic: What can make a university famous? Please give as many examples as possible. In my view, a famous university should have excellent teachers、tutors、professors and all of them and the managements should be responsible for their students. In addition the school should provide good facilities and enough support for the students, such as libraries, museums and scientific collections. U2 TOPIC 1 Jobs and Careers 1.What kind of jobs do you think will be the most popular in the future? It is no surprise that one of the fastest growing areas of employment in recent years relates to computer technology. Technological advance and the continued integration of IT and digital communications into the workplace throughout the private, public
以下为爱麟霖/(Curlylin)倾情奉献，需要的朋友可以参考一下 7. Friendship (Listening and Speaking Course, Unit 3; Integrated Course, Unit 2) 1) Do you have many friends? What kind of people do you want to make friends with? Why? Yes. I’d like to make friends with loyal people. In my opinion,a friend is a person who can share his/hers happiness with you, who can lend you a shoulder when you cry,who can give you a hand when you are in trouble without asking for anything in return. In a word,a friend in need is a friend indeed, I think a loyal people can do the things which were mentioned above for his/hers true friend. So I prefer to make friends with loyal people, and I also believe I am a loyal people who you can make friends with. 2) How do you make friends? Please comment on “a friend you buy isn’t worth the price”. First,I’d like to talk to him to find out whether we have the same interest with each other. If the answer is YES,then we have the foundation to develop a friendship. The next days, all we need to do is to treat each other by heart and soul. 3) How valuable is friendship in a person’s life? How can we keep friendship alive? As for me, I regard friendship as a very important part in my life.Just imagine a life,there’s no one to be your friend. What life could be if you had no friend to talk to , no friend to comfore you and cheer you up when you were having a hard time,no friend to lend you a hand when you needed help …… Life without friends is unthinkable ... We have to do hard work to build up and sustain our friendship. First, let your friends know that you really care about them.It’s important to give some cues to your friends. Be sure your friend knows that she is cared about.Second,try to be with your friends when they are in trouble when they need you. Keeping friendship alive is not only to say some sweet words,but need some real action. 4) What does friendship mean to you? What kind of friends do you think are true friends? It's a fantastic experience in whole of my life. Friendship to me is what water to fish.I can't live without a real friend. 2问见（1） 5) How can we get along well with other people? To begin with, we need to be honest with others and always say what we mean. Lies will surely make people stay far away from us in the long run. After all,honesty is the best policy. Second, we have to be humble enough. If we are proud in public, we can hardly win other's respect, not to mention "friendship" . Finally, we must not be selfish. We should learn how to show concern for others. As long as we abide[?'ba?d] by what is mentioned above, we will find it easy to get along well with others.
Page 14 3 Kayleigh Gina Alex 4 Kayleigh wanted the ground to open up and swallow her Kayleigh tries to runs away as fast as she can Kayleigh’s mum makes her cuddle her in front of the whole crowd Gina’s mum loves being in the limelight Gina can’t stand being the centre of attention Gina’s mum manages to stay in shape Alex dreaded his friends finding out what his father did Alex’s dad made him join in the act Alex never wanted his father to have a boring job Page 16 Verb+ to-infinitive
1 Pattern A: sentences a and c Pattern B: sentence b 2 Pattern a: aimed, expected,hoped,wanted, Would like, decided Pattern b: encouraged, expected, reminded, Wanted, allowed,. Would like 3 Pattern a Helped; intented; can’t afford; attempted; offered; paid, refused, panned, preferred Pattern b Helped taught invited ordered paid warned(not) urged 4 these verbs (make and let) take an infinitive without to Page 17 Verb+-ing form 1
Topic One College Life (Unit 1) Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “College Life”. 1. Why did you choose OUC?How much do you know about our university? 2. Did you experience excitement as you arrived at your college campus? 3. Do you like your major? Why did you choose it? What do you think you can learn from your major? 4. Is the college the same as what you expected before? 5. How do you like your university life? 6. What do you expect to learn at college? Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic: Which is better, live on campus or off campus? Topic Two Study Online (Unit 2) Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Study Online”. 1. How convenient is it for you to use the Internet on campus? 2. Do you often surf the Net? Why? 3. What do most college students do when they go online? 4. Why are some students addicted to the Internet? 5. Say something about the harmfulness of addiction to computer games. 6. How is learning made more convenient through the Internet? Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic: Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of online education. Topic Three Leisure Activities (Unit 3) Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Leisure Activities”. 1. How do you balance study and leisure activities ? 2. How do you spend your leisure time? 3. Can you name some clubs and societies in your university? 4. Could one’s hobbies tell a lot about his personality? 5. What is a well-balanced life according to the author in the passage B? 6. What’s your opinion of a well-balanced life? Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic: Talk about how to maintain a well-balanced life. Topic Four Living on your own (Unit 4) Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Living on your own ”. 1. How are you paying for your college education? If your parents can’t afford your schooling, will you do a
旅游英语口语对话：酒店餐厅常用英语 餐厅会话（一） A：Excuse me. Can you suggest a good restaurant？ 请问，你能推荐一家好的餐厅吗？ B：Yes. What kind of food would you like to eat？ 好的，你想吃什么样的东西？ A：Are there any Chinese restaurants around here？ 这附近有没有中国餐厅？ B：There's one across the street. 对街有一家。 A：Where can I have the best local food？ 哪里可吃到的本地食物？ B：I suggest you try Green Inn. 我建议你去Green Inn试试看。 A：Is it very far from here？ 离这里很远吗？ 餐厅会话（二） Do you know if there's a good Chinese restaurant nearby？你知道这附近有好的中国餐厅吗？ Are there any Chinese restaurants along the street？
这条街上有没有中国餐厅？ Is there a less expensive restaurant near here？ 这附近有没有较便宜的餐厅？ I'd like to eat some French food. 我想吃一些法国菜。 A：I'd like to book a table for three at seven this evening. 我想订三个人的座位，今天晚上7点。 B：For three. And your name please？ 三位。您贵姓？ I'd like to make reservation, please. 我想预订桌位。 餐厅会话（三） I'd like a table for three or four at seven. 我想订7点钟的3人或4人桌位。 Please reserve a table for three. 请预留一个3人桌位。 I'm sorry, I'll be about thirty minutes late. 抱歉，我将晚到30分钟左右。 Do I have to be formally dressed？ 我必须穿正式服装吗？
I. Translate the following expressions into English: 以…而出名have a reputation for … …重现在我脑海中… reawake in my mind 完全沉浸于be completely lost in 保持通信往来keep up correspondence 在一起闲逛hang out on the same corner 老是在外旅行be on the road so much 使彻底认识到… drive … home 对…毫不在乎 a chilling indifference about 问题的一小部分 a tiny slice of the problem 出故障，有毛病go wrong 凝视hold one’s gaze steadily 估量，判断size up 为了某人的利益in one’s interest 仅因为那而碰运气take a chance on just that 始终支持他sustain him unfailingly 体态臃肿more than a little overweight 彻夜不眠stay up all night 解决经济问题straighten out finances 四处打听ask around 休假on one’s day off 减薪水take a cut in pay 穿戴整齐be neatly dressed
对…充满信心have sufficient faith in… 死记硬背 learn by rote Through the years he accumulated sufficient money to buy a farm when he retired. 2.As a free-spender, he usually runs out of his money well before the next pay day. 3.The parents tried to drive home to the lazy boy the importance of hard work. 4.Old habits die hard. That’s why you should stop smoking before the habit takes hold. 5.Now that your daughter was born, you’ll have to face up to the responsibilities of being a father. 6.You could become a good musician, but your lack of practice is holding you back 7.The United Nations is supposed to undertake the role of global peace-keeper. 8.The old man slowly rose from his seat and made his way to the front of the bus 9.I assure you my actions will correspond with my words. 10.Although they had been trapped in the cave for two days, they were sustained by the belief that help would come soon. III. Complete the sentences by translating the words in the bracket into English. 1.This is a question that has given rise to much controversy. (引起不少争议) 2.Taking a part-time job would relieve you of the financial burden（减轻你的经济 负担） 3.The local government has to abandon the plan for a new chemical plant because it is not in the public interest.（这个计划不符合民众的利益）. 4.He felt embarrassed by the way his would-be father-in-law sized him up .(上下打 量他) 5.Stock prices went down in response to the news of a possible oil crisis. （可能发