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历年英语四级口语考试真题电子版Title: Official Collection of Previous Years' English CET-4 Oral Exam Questions in Electronic VersionIntroduction:The English College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) is one of the most important English proficiency exams for Chinese students. This test not only assesses students' reading, listening, and writing abilities but also tests their oral communication skills. To help students prepare for the oral exam component of CET-4, the following document contains a collection of previous years' oral exam questions in electronic format.Year: 2010Question 1: Describe a person who has influenced you the most in your life. Explain how this person has impacted your life and why you admire them.Question 2: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. Share your personal experience or opinion on this topic.Year: 2011Question 1: Talk about an unforgettable experience during your university life. Describe what happened, how you felt, and what you learned from the experience.Question 2: Describe your favorite book or movie. Explain why you like it and how it has influenced your life.Year: 2012Question 1: Explain why you chose to study your major in university. Share your academic interests, career goals, and any challenges you have faced in your studies.Question 2: Discuss the importance of learning a second language. Share your experiences learning a foreign language and how it has benefited you.Year: 2013Question 1: Describe a cultural tradition or festival from your hometown. Share its significance, customs, and why it is important to preserve this tradition.Question 2: Talk about the impact of technology on modern society. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements in today's world.Conclusion:This electronic version of previous years' English CET-4 oral exam questions provides students with valuable practice material to improve their speaking skills. By studying these questions and preparing thoughtful responses, students can enhance their communication abilities and perform well on the oral exam. Good luck to all students taking the CET-4 exam!。

专四口试真题Taskl: Retelling a story①I once knew an old man whose bad memory made him famous. Joh n Smith was so forgetful that he sometimes forget what he was talki ng about in the middle of a sen ten ce. His wife had to con sta ntly remind him about his meetings, his classes - evenhis meals! ② Once he forgot he had eate n breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remi nd her neighbors, “If John didn ' t have his head tied on.He would forget that too! ”③ Since Smith was aprofessor at a well-k nown uni versity, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment. It wasn ' t that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very, very abse nt- min ded.④ One hot summer day, Professor Smith decided totake his childre n to a seaside tow n about a three-hour tra in ride away. To make the trip more in teresti ng for his young childre n, he kept the n ameof the tow n a secret. ⑤ However, by the time theyarrived at the statio n, Smith forgot the n ame of the tow n he was pla nning to visit. Luckily, a friend of his happe ned to be in the stati on. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.⑥The professor ' s wife was surprised to see him aga in so soon. “ Oh, my dear, I forgot the n ame the tow n. ”“ What? You forgot the n ame? Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I ' ll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don ' t forget where you put it. ”⑦Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husba nd off aga in. Ten minu tes later she was ast oni shed to see him outside the house for the third time.“ What is the matter now? ”“As you told me, I didn ' t forget where I put then ame of that tow n, but I forgot where I left our children! ”Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti ons: Describe a teacher of yours whom you find unu sual.Task3: Role-playi ngDirecti ons: Many high school graduates in Chi na are going overseas for their college educati on. A friend of yours is graduati ng this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high school graduate to go abroad to study.Stude nt A: You think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your part ner. Remember you should start the conv ersati on.Stude nt B: You think this friend should finish college in China before thi nking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your part ner. Remember your part ner will start the conv ersati on.2002:Taskl: Retelling a story①Whe never Mr. Smith goes to Westgate, he stays at the Grand Hotel. In spite of its name, it is really not very “grand, ” but it is cheap, clean, and comfortable.②Since he knows the man ger well, he n ever has to go to the trouble of reserving a room. The fact is that he always gets the same room. It is situated at the far end of the build ing and overlooks a beautiful bay.③On his last visit, Mr. Smith was told that he could have his usual room, but the man ager added apologetically that it might be a little noisy. So great was the dema nd for rooms, the man ager said, that the hotel had decided to build a new wing. Mr. Smith said he did not min d. It amused him to thi nk that the dear old Grand Hotel was making an effort to live up to its n ame.④During the first day Mr. Smith hardly noticed the noise at all. The room was a little dusty, but that wasn atural. ⑤ The follow ing after noon, he borrowed a book from the hotel library and went upstairs to read. No sooner had he sat dow n tha n he heard some one hammeri ng loudly at the wall. ⑥At first he paid noattention, but after a while he began to feel very un comfortable. His clothes were slowly being covered with fine white powder. ⑦ Soon there was so much dust in the room that he began to cough. The hammering was now louder than ever and bits of plaster were coming away from the walls. It looked as though the whole buildi ng was goingto fall. ⑧ Mr.Smith went immediately to complai n to the man ager. They both retur ned to the room, but everythi ng was very quiet. As they stood there look ing at each other, Mr. Smith felt rather embarrassed for hav ing dragged the man ager all the way up the stairs for no thi ng. ⑨All of a sudde n, the hammeri ng bega n aga in and a large brick Ianded on the floor. Looking up, they saw a sharp metal tool had forced its way through the wall, making a very large hole right above the bed!Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti on: Describe an embarrass ing situati on in which you got very an gry.Task3: Role-playi ngDirecti ons: The geology departme nt of a majoruni versity is pla nning to admit 30 male and 5 female stude nts. However, the results of the college entrance exam in ati on show that by average, of all the applica nts, females have scored higher tha n most males. Should the department stick to its original pla n?Student A: You think the department should still stick to the orig inal pla n, and you should try to convince your part ner. Remember you should start the conv ersati on.Student B: You don ' t think the department should stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your part ner. Remember your part ner will start the conv ersati on.2003:Taskl: Retelli ng a story① Just as Jane was joyfully expect ing her first child, her active, en ergetic mother bega n los ing her battle with a brain disease. For ten years, the fiercelyin depe ndent and courageous mother had fought, but none of the surgeries or treatme nts had been successful. At only fifty-five, she became totally disabled- un able to speak, walk, eat or dress on her own.② As the mother grew closer and closer to death, the baby grew closer and closer to life. Jane was afraid that her mother and her baby would n ever know each other. Her fear seemed well-fo un ded. A few weeks before her due date, her mother lapsed into a deep coma. The doctors did not hold any hope. It was useless to put in a feeding tube, they said, for Mother would n ever awake n. So Jane brought Mother to her own bed in her own house. As ofte n as she could, she sat beside her mother, talk ing about the baby moving in side her.④On February 3, 1989, at about the same time Jane bega n to feel birth pains, Mother ope ned her eyes. Jane called home.“Mom, listen. My baby is coming! You ' re going to have a new gran dchild. Do you un dersta nd! ”“ Yes,” Mother an swered.What a wonderful word! The first clear word she ' dspoke n in mon ths.⑤By the time Jane brought her son home, hermother was sitt ing in her chair, dressed and ready to welcome the baby. For two weeks, Mother clucked, smiled and held the n ew-bor n baby. Then she quietly became unconscious and, after visits from all her childre n, was fin ally free of the pain.⑥For Jane, memories of her son ' s birth will always be bittersweet, but it was at this time that she learned an importa nt truth about liv ing. While both joy andsorrow pass quickly, and often come together at the same time, love has the power to overcome both.And love can last forever.2005 :Taskl: Retelli ng a story①A little girl whose parents had died lived with her gran dmother and slept in an upstairs bedroom.②One night there was a fire in the house and the gran dmother died while trying to rescue the child. The fire spread quickly, and the first floor of the house was soon en gulfed in flames.③Neighbors called the fire departme nt, the n stood helplessly by, un able to en ter the house because flames blocked all the entrances. The little girl appeared at an upstairs win dow, crying for help, just as word spread among the crowd that the firefighters would be delayed a few minu tes because they were all at ano ther fire.④Suddenly, a man appeared with a ladder, put it up aga inst the side of the house and disappeared in side. Whe n he reappeared, he had the little girl in his arms. He delivered the child to the waiting arms below, then disappeared into the ni ght.⑤An inv estigati on revealed that the child had nolivi ng relatives, and weeks later a meet ing was held inthe town hall to determine who would take the childinto their home and bring her up.⑥A teacher said she would like to raise the child. Shepoin ted out that she could en sure her a goodeducati on. A farmer offered her an upbri nging on hisfarm. He pointed out that living on a farm washealthy and satisfy ing. Others spoke, giving theirreas ons why it was to the child' s advantage to live with them.Fin ally, the tow n ' s richest reside nt rose and said, “Ican give this child all the adva ntages that you havemen ti oned here, plus money and everythi ng thatmoney can buy. ”Throughout all this, the child rema ined sile nt, hereyes on the floor.⑦“ Does anyone else want to speak? ” asked themeeti ng chairma n. A man came forward from theback of the hall. He walked slowly and appeared tobe in pain. Whe n he got to the front of the room, he stood directly in front of the little girl and held out his arms. His hands and arms were terribly scarred.The child cried out. “ This is the man who rescued me! ” With a leap, she threw her arms around the man ' s neck. She buried her face in hisshoulder and sobbed for a few mome nts. Then she looked up and smiled at him.Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti on: Please tell us one in cide nt in whichsome one was tryi ng to help others despite dan ger to his own safety. Task3: Role-playi ngStude nt A: The man ager of a world-famous hotel wants to recruit a new member as the hotel ' s bellboy, offeri ng him a salary of 3000 yua n per mon th. Many uni versity graduates are compet ing for the positi on.As a sophomore in the university, you think that they are appl ying for a job un worthy for their tale nts. Try to persuade your part ner that you are right. Remember you will initiate the conversation.Stude nt B: The man ager of a world-famous hotelwants to recruit a new member as the hotel ' s bellboy, offeri ng him a salary of 3000 yua n per mon th. Many uni versity graduates are compet ing for the positi on.As a sophomore in the uni versity, you think that it is courageous for them to make such a decisi on and they have made the correct choice.Try to persuade your part ner that you are right. Remember your part ner will in itiate the conv ersati on.2004:Task1: Retelli ng a story①When she was 22 years old Pat Jones decided thatshe wan ted to travel around the world and see as many foreig n places as she could while she was young. When she finished college at home in Britain, Pat chose to visit Lati n America first, so she man aged to get a job as an En glish teacher in a sec on dary school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spani sh, so she was able to com muni cate with her stude nts eve n though they did not know much En glish.②A sentence she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind: if you dream in a foreig n Ian guage, it means that you have really mastered it. Pat repeated this sentence to her stude nts and she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in En glish.③One day, Tim, one of the worst stude nts in her class, came up to her and expla ined in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He said that he had gone to bed early and had slept badly. Pat was quite angry with him, for she did not think that his expla nati onhad anything to do with his homework. But Tim told her that he dreamed all ni ght and his dream was inEn glish.④“In English! ” Pat thought. She was greatly surprised, since Tim was such a bad stude nt. She was also secretly jealous. Her dreams were still not inSpani sh, but she decided to en courage her stude nt and asked him to tell her about his dream.“ All the people in my dream spoke En glish, ” Timsaid. “ And all the sig ns were in En glish. All the n ewspapers and magaz ines and all the TV programs were in En glish. ”“But that 's wonderful, ” said Pat. “What did all the people say to you? ” she asked.“ I' m sorry. Miss Jones, That 's why I slept so badlyall through the night. I didn ' t understand a word they said. It was a ni ghtmare! ” Tim an swered.Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti ons: Describe one of the most un pleasa nt dreams you ' ve ever had.Task3: Role-playi ngStude nt A: Nowadays higher educati on is gett ing more and more expe nsive. To quite a nu mber of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with stude nt B. You thi nk that parents should pay tuition for their children since college stude nts do not yet have any regular in come.Stude nt B: Nowadays higher educati on is gett ing more and more expe nsive. To quite a nu mber of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with student A. Your opinion is that it is un fair to put this big burde n on pare nts since college stude nts are already adults. Stude nts themselves should find ways to pay their own tuition.2006 :Task1: Retelli ng a story①A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class bega n, wordlessly he picked up a large empty glass jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top, rocks about two in ches in diameter.②He the n asked the stude nts if the jar was full. They agreed that itwas.The professor the n picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the ope n spaces betwee n the rocks. The stude nts laughed.③He asked his stude nts aga in if the jar was full. They agreed: yes, it was.The professor the n picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up all the remaining space.④“ Now. ” said the professor, “ I want you torecog nize that this is your life. ”The rocks are the importa nt things —your family, your part ner, your health, your childre n —any thi ngthat is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be n early destroyed. The pebbles are the other things in life that matter, but on a smaller scale. The pebbles represe nt thi ngs like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everyth ing else. The small stuff.⑤If you put the sand or the pebbles into the jar first, there is noroom for the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spe nd allyour en ergy and time on the small stuff, or material thin gs, you will n ever haveroom for the things that are truly most important.Pay attention to the things that are critical in your life.Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. Talk with your pare nts. There will always be time to go to work, clea n the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. “ Take care of the rocks first —the thi ngs that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just pebbles and sand. They will take care of themselves. ”Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti ons: Describe a less on you have lear ned which has en riched your life experie nee.Task3: Role-playi ngStude nt A: You and your friend are discuss ing what you are going to do together duri ng this comingsummer vacati on. Your friend prefers to work in a bigcompa ny to earn some mon ey. You prefer to dosome volun tary work for society. You try to persuade each otherby giving various reas ons. Remember you will in itiate the conversati on.Student B: You and your friend are discussing what you are going to do together during this coming summer vacation. Your friend prefers to do some voluntary work for society. You prefer to work in a big company to earn some money. You try to persuade each other by giving various reasons. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation.2007:Task1: Retelli ng a story① Anne was a scie nee teacher in a primary school.She loved her job and believed very stron gly inpractical work as a means of teach ing scie neeeffectively. ② Once she decided to show her pupils ' pare ntshow well their childre n were learni ng. To dem on strate theeffective ness of her methods she invited all the parents to come to the school to see the results of one of the children ' s experiments.She scheduled this eve nt for a Saturday eve ning, so all of thepare nts would be sure to come.③ The childre n were study ing how pla nts grow. To see this process for themselves the stude nts had pla nted four pots of bea ns. They had put poor soil in one pot to see what effect this would have on the growth of the bea ns. The other three pots of bea ns had good soil, but one pot had bee n placed in a dark room for several days and ano ther pot was not watered for the same length of time. In this way the childre n were lear ning the effects of soil, water and sun light on the growth of pla nts.④At the end of the less on on Friday after noon, Anneput labels on the four pots. One label said, “ Thebea ns in this pot were pla nted in poor soil. ” Ano ther one said, “ This pot has bee n kept in the dark for four days. ” The third label read, “These beans have hadno water for four days. ” And the last one went like this: “ These bea ns have had good soil, ple nty of light and regular water. ” Then she went home.⑤She retur ned to school on Saturday eve ning, half an hour before the parents were due to come. She was surprised to find a note beside the pots. It said:“ We read your no tes to the school clea ning staff and decidedto help them with your pla nts, so we watered all the pla nts, cha nged the earth in one with poor soil, and left the light on above the one that had bee n left in the dark for four days. We hope that the pla nts will now grow better. Signed “ The Boy Scouts ” .Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDirecti ons: Talk about an experie nee you have had in which you tried to help some one but actually caused trouble.Task3: Role-playi ngStude nt A: Nowadays lots of college stude nts take allkinds of tests to get differe nt kinds of certificates.You think it n ecessary because these certificates areuseful in help ing the stude nts find good jobs. Butyour partner doesn ' t agree with you. Try to convincehim/her. Remember you should start the conv ersati on.Stude nt B: Nowadays lots of college stude nts take all kind of tests to get differe nt kinds of certificates. You don ' t think it necessary because most of these certificates are actually of no use. But your partner doesn ' t agree with you. Try to convincehim/her. Remember your part ner should start the conv ersati on. 2008 :Task1: Retelli ng a storyIt was shortly after one o ' clock in the morning and Mr. Fairfax was really tired. He had been driving for over five hours, head ing for a small tow n far away from home. The weather was clear but it was dark and Mr. Fairfax could not find a motel to spe nd the ni ght. Completely exhausted, he decided to stop by the roadside for a few hours ' sleep at the wheel of his car. He fell asleep almost the mome nt he closedhis eyes. But soon he was awake ned by a mantapping on the car window. “ I say, you don ' happento know the time, do you? ” the stra nger asked.Mr. Fairfax wound dow n the wi ndow and thrust hishead out. “ It' s around one o ' clock, ” he answered.Then he wound up his win dow and soon fell backinto a deep slumber.Half an hour later, another guy came up and knocked on his win dow who also inq uired about the time.Once aga in, Mr. Fairfax gathered his thoughts and told him that it was just after on e-thirty.Whe n the same thing happe ned yet aga in, Mr. Fairfax became in creas in gly irritated. Sleep-deprived, he began to raise his voice at the passer-by: “ It ' two o clock, God damn it! And why can ' t you get yourself a watch like the rest of us? ”This time whe n he was winding up the win dow, Mr.Fairfax figured out how to make sure no one else disturbed him. He found some paper and a pen cil and wrote a note that he placed on the win dscree n of his car. It said: “I don ' t know what time it is! ”Amused by his good idea, he happily drifted off backto sleep aga in.Not long afterwards, the n ote was spotted by a policeman on his night patrol. Intent on fulfilling his duty to assist motorists, he tapped on Mr. Fairfax ' scar win dow.“Well, sir, ” the policeman said. “ Now it is five past three! ”叮叮小文库Task2: Talki ng on a give n topicDescribe a situation in which you tried every meansto avoid trouble, butin vain.Task3: Role-playi ngStude nt A: Today in Chin a, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous uni versities without taki ng the college entrance exam. You and your part ner are discuss ing the issue. You thi nk these people deserve a cha nee since they have con tributed a lot to the coun try. Your part ner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conv ersati on.Stude nt B: Today in Chin a, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous uni versities without taki ng the college entrance exam. You and your part ner are discuss ing the issue. You don ' thi nk these people should be give n this cha nee since it is un fair to the other people who work so hard to pass the exam. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your part ner will start the conv ersati on.21。

专四口试真题专四口试真题Task1: Retelling a story①I once knew an old man whose bad memory made him famous. John Smith was so forgetful that he sometimes forget what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly remind him about his meetings, his classes –even his meals! ②Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remind her neighbors, “If John didn’t have his head tied on.He would forget that too!”③Since Smith was a professor at a well-known university, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment. It wasn’t that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very, very absent-minded.④One hot summer da y, Professor Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three-hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children, he kept the name of the town a secret. ⑤However, by the time they arrived at the station, Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit. Luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.⑥The professor’s wife was surprised to see h im again so soon.“Oh, my dear, I forgot the name the town.”“What? You forgot the name? Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I’ll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don’t forget where yo u put it.”⑦Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.“What is the matter now?”“As you told me, I didn’t forget where I put the name of that town, but I forgot where I left our children!”Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe a teacher of yours whom you find unusual.Task3: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high school graduate to go abroad to study.Student A: You think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2002:Task1: Retelling a story①Whenever Mr. Smith goes to Westgate, he stays at the Grand Hotel. In spite of its name, it is really not very “grand,”but it is cheap, clean, and comfortable. ②Since he knows the manger well, he never has to go to the trouble of reserving a room. The fact is that he always gets the same room. It is situated at thefar end of the building and overlooks a beautiful bay.③On his last visit, Mr. Smith was told that he could have his usual room, but the manager added apologetically that it might be a little noisy. So great was the demand for rooms, the manager said, that the hotel had decided to build a new wing. Mr. Smith said he did not mind. It amused him to think that the dear old Grand Hotel was making an effort to live up to its name.④During the first day Mr. Smith hardly noticed the noise at all. The room was a little dusty, but that was natural. ⑤The following afternoon, he borrowed a book from the hotel library and went upstairs to read. No sooner had he sat down than he heard someone hammering loudly at the wall. ⑥At first he paid no attention, but after a while he began to feel very uncomfortable. His clothes were slowly being covered with fine white powder. ⑦Soon there was so much dust in the room that he began to cough. The hammering was now louder than ever and bits of plaster were coming away from the walls. It looked as though the whole building was going to fall. ⑧Mr. Smith went immediately to complain to the manager. They both returned to the room, but everything was very quiet. As they stood there looking at each other, Mr. Smith felt rather embarrassed for having dragged the manager all the way up the stairs for nothing.⑨All of a sudden, the hammering began again and a large brick landed on the floor. Looking up, they saw a sharp metal tool had forced its way through the wall, making a very large hole right above the bed!Task2: Talking on a given topicDirection: Describe an embarrassing situation in which you got very angry.Task3: Role-playingDirections: The geology department of a major university is planning to admit 30 male and 5 female students. However, the results of the college entrance examination show that by average, of all the applicants, females have scored higher than most males. Should the department stick to its original plan?Student A: You think the department should still stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You don’t think the department should stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2003:Task1: Retelling a story①Just as Jane was joyfully expecting her first child, her active, energetic mother began losing her battle with a brain disease. For ten years, the fiercely independent and courageous mother had fought, but none of the surgeries or treatments had bee n successful. At only fifty-five, she became totally disabled- unable to speak, walk, eat or dress on her own.②As the mother grew closer and closer to death, the baby grew closer and closer to life. Jane was afraid that her mother and her baby would never know each other. Her fear seemed well-founded. A few weeks before her due date, her mother lapsed into a deep coma. The doctors did not hold any hope. It was useless to put in a feeding tube, they said, for Mother would never awaken. So Jane brought Mother to her own bed in her own house. As often as she could, she sat beside her mother, talking about the baby moving inside her.④On February 3, 1989, at about the same time Jane began to feel birth pains, Mother opened her eyes. Jane called home.“Mom, listen. My baby is coming! You’re going to have a new grandchild. Do you understand!”“Yes,”Mother answered.What a won derful word! The first clear word she’d spoken in months.⑤By the time Jane brought her son home, her mother was sitting in her chair, dressed and ready to welcome the baby. For two weeks, Mother clucked, smiled and held the new-born baby. Then she quietly became unconscious and, after visits from all her children, was finally free of the pain.⑥For Jane, memories of her son’s birth will always be bittersweet, but it was at this time that she learned an important truth about living. While both joy and sorrow pass quickly, and often come together at the same time, love has the power to overcome both. And love can last forever.2005：Task1: Retelling a story。

专四口试真题Task1: Retelling a story①I once knew an old man whose bad memory made him famous. John Smith was so forgetful that he sometimes forget what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly remind him about his meetings, his classes –even his meals! ②Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remind her neighbors, “If John didn’t have his head tied on. He would forget that too!”③Since Smith was a professor at a well-known university, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment. It wasn’t that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very, very absent-minded.④One hot summer day, Professor Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about athree-hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children, he kept the nameof the town a secret. ⑤However, by the time they arrived at the station, Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit. Luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.⑥The professor’s wife was surprised to see him again so soon.“Oh, my dear, I forgot the name the town.”“What? You forgot the name? Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I’ll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don’t forget where you put it.”⑦Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.“What is the matter now?”“As you told me, I didn’t forget where I put the name of that town, but I forgot where I left our children!”Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe a teacher of yours whom you find unusual.Task3: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high school graduate to go abroad to study.Student A: You think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2002:Task1: Retelling a story①Whenever Mr. Smith goes to Westgate, he stays at the Grand Hotel. In spite of its name, it is really not very “grand,”but it is cheap, clean, and comfortable.②Since he knows the manger well, he never has to go to the trouble of reserving a room. The fact is that he always gets the same room. It is situated at the far end of the building and overlooks a beautiful bay.③On his last visit, Mr. Smith was told that he could have his usual room, but the manager added apologetically that it might be a little noisy. So great was the demand for rooms, the manager said, that the hotel had decided to build a new wing. Mr. Smith said he did not mind. It amused him to think that the dear old Grand Hotel was making an effort to live up to its name.④During the first day Mr. Smith hardly noticed the noise at all. The room was a little dusty, but that wasnatural. ⑤The following afternoon, he borrowed a book from the hotel library and went upstairs to read. No sooner had he sat down than he heard someone hammering loudly at the wall. ⑥At first he paid no attention, but after a while he began to feel very uncomfortable. His clothes were slowly being covered with fine white powder. ⑦Soon there was so much dust in the room that he began to cough. The hammering was now louder than ever and bits of plaster were coming away from the walls. It looked as though the whole building was going to fall. ⑧Mr. Smith went immediately to complain to the manager. They both returned to the room, but everything was very quiet. As they stood there looking at each other, Mr. Smith felt rather embarrassed for having dragged the manager all the way up the stairs for nothing. ⑨All of a sudden, the hammering began again and a large brick landed on the floor. Looking up, they saw a sharp metal tool had forced its way through the wall, making a very large hole right above the bed!Task2: Talking on a given topicDirection: Describe an embarrassing situation in which you got very angry.Task3: Role-playingDirections: The geology department of a major university is planning to admit 30 male and 5 female students. However, the results of the college entrance examination show that by average, of all the applicants, females have scored higher than most males. Should the department stick to its original plan?Student A: You think the department should still stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You don’t think the department should stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2003:Task1: Retelling a story①Just as Jane was joyfully expecting her first child, her active, energetic mother began losing her battle with a brain disease. For ten years, the fiercely independent and courageous mother had fought, but none of the surgeries or treatments had been successful. At only fifty-five, she became totally disabled- unable to speak, walk, eat or dress on her own.②As the mother grew closer and closer to death, the baby grew closer and closer to life. Jane was afraid that her mother and her baby would never know each other. Her fear seemed well-founded. A few weeks before her due date, her mother lapsed into a deep coma. The doctors did not hold any hope. It was useless to put in a feeding tube, they said, for Mother would never awaken. So Jane brought Mother to her own bed in her own house. As often as she could, she sat beside her mother, talking about the baby moving inside her.④On February 3, 1989, at about the same time Jane began to feel birth pains, Mother opened her eyes. Jane called home.“Mom, listen. My baby is coming! You’re going to have a new grandchild. Do you understand!”“Yes,”Mother answered.What a wonderful word! The first clear word she’d spoken in months.⑤By the time Jane brought her son home, her mother was sitting in her chair, dressed and ready to welcome the baby. For two weeks, Mother clucked, smiled and held the new-born baby. Then she quietly became unconscious and, after visits from all her children, was finally free of the pain.⑥For Jane, memories of her son’s birth will always be bittersweet, but it was at this time that she learned an important truth about living. While both joy and sorrow pass quickly, and often come together at the same time, love has the power to overcome both. And love can last forever.2005：Task1: Retelling a story①A little girl whose parents had died lived with her grandmother and slept in an upstairs bedroom.②One night there was a fire in the house and the grandmother died while trying to rescue the child. The fire spread quickly, and the first floor of the house was soon engulfed in flames.③Neighbors called the fire department, then stood helplessly by, unable to enter the house because flames blocked all the entrances. The little girl appeared at an upstairs window, crying for help, just as word spread among the crowd that the firefighters would be delayed a few minutes because they were all at another fire.④Suddenly, a man appeared with a ladder, put it up against the side of the house and disappeared inside. When he reappeared, he had the little girl in his arms. He delivered the child to the waiting arms below, then disappeared into the night.⑤An investigation revealed that the child had no living relatives, and weeks later a meeting was held in the town hall to determine who would take the child into their home and bring her up.⑥A teacher said she would like to raise the child. She pointed out that she could ensure her a good education. A farmer offered her an upbringing on his farm. He pointed out that living on a farm was healthy and satisfying. Others spoke, giving their reasons why it was to the child’s advantage to live with them.Finally, the town’s richest resident rose and said, “I can give this child all the advantages that you have mentioned here, plus money and everything that money can buy.”Throughout all this, the child remained silent, her eyes on the floor.⑦“Does anyone else want to speak?”asked the meeting chairman. A man came forward from the back of the hall. He walked slowly and appeared tobe in pain. When he got to the front of the room, he stood directly in front of the little girl and held out his arms. His hands and arms were terribly scarred.The child cried out. “This is the man who rescued me!”With a leap, she threw her arms around the man’s neck. She buried her face in his shoulder and sobbed for a few moments. Then she looked up and smiled at him.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirection: Please tell us one incident in which someone was trying to help others despite danger to his own safety.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: The manager of a world-famous hotel wants to recruit a new member as the hotel’s bellboy, offering him a salary of 3000 yuan per month. Many university graduates are competing for the position. As a sophomore in the university, you think that they are applying for a job unworthy for their talents. Tryto persuade your partner that you are right. Remember you will initiate the conversation.Student B: The manager of a world-famous hotel wants to recruit a new member as the hotel’s bellboy, offering him a salary of 3000 yuan per month. Many university graduates are competing for the position. As a sophomore in the university, you think that it is courageous for them to make such a decision and they have made the correct choice. Try to persuade your partner that you are right. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation.2004:Task1: Retelling a story①When she was 22 years old Pat Jones decided that she wanted to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could while she was young. When she finished college at home in Britain, Pat chose to visit Latin America first, so she managed to get a job as an English teacher in a secondary school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so shewas able to communicate with her students even though they did not know much English.②A sentence she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind: if you dream in a foreign language, it means that you have really mastered it. Pat repeated this sentence to her students and she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in English.③One day, Tim, one of the worst students in her class, came up to her and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He said that he had gone to bed early and had slept badly. Pat was quite angry with him, for she did not think that his explanation had anything to do with his homework. But Tim told her that he dreamed all night and his dream was inEnglish.④“In English!”Pat thought. She was greatly surprised, since Tim was such a bad student. She was also secretly jealous. Her dreams were still not inSpanish, but she decided to encourage her student and asked him to tell her about his dream.“All the people in my dream spoke English,”Tim said. “And all the signs were in English. All the newspapers and magazines and all the TV programs were in English.”“But that’s wonderful,”said Pat. “What did all the people say to you?”she asked.“I’m sorry. Miss Jones, That’s why I slept so badly all through the night. I didn’t understand a word they said. It was a nightmare!”Tim answered.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe one of the most unpleasant dreams you’ve ever had.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Nowadays higher education is getting more and more expensive. To quite a number of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with student B. You think thatparents should pay tuition for their children since college students do not yet have any regular income.Student B: Nowadays higher education is getting more and more expensive. To quite a number of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with student A. Your opinion is that it is unfair to put this big burden on parents since college students are already adults. Students themselves should find ways to pay their own tuition.2006：Task1: Retelling a story①A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty glass jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top, rocks about two inches in diameter.②He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open spaces between the rocks. The students laughed.③He asked his students again if the jar was full. They agreed: yes, it was.The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up all the remaining space.④“Now.”said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this is your life.”The rocks are the important things –your family, your partner, your health, your children –anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other things in life that matter, but on a smaller scale. The pebbles represent things like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else. The small stuff.⑤If you put the sand or the pebbles into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, or material things, you will never haveroom for the things that are truly most important. Pay attention to the things that are critical in your life. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. Talk with your parents. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. “Take care of the rocks first –the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just pebbles and sand. They will take care of themselves.”Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe a lesson you have learned which has enriched your life experience.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: You and your friend are discussing what you are going to do together during this coming summer vacation. Your friend prefers to work in a bigcompany to earn some money. You prefer to dosome voluntary work for society. You try to persuadeeach other by giving various reasons. Remember youwill initiate the conversation.Student B: You and your friend are discussing what you are going to do together during this coming summer vacation. Your friend prefers to do some voluntary work for society. You prefer to work in a big company to earn some money. You try to persuade each other by giving various reasons. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation.2007:Task1: Retelling a story①Anne was a science teacher in a primary school.She loved her job and believed very strongly inpractical work as a means of teaching scienceeffectively. ②Once she decided to show her pupils’parents how well their children were learning. Todemonstrate the effectiveness of her methods sheinvited all the parents to come to the school to seethe results of one of the children’s experiments. Shescheduled this event for a Saturday evening, so all of the parents would be sure to come.③The children were studying how plants grow. To see this process for themselves the students had planted four pots of beans. They had put poor soil in one pot to see what effect this would have on the growth of the beans. The other three pots of beans had good soil, but one pot had been placed in a dark room for several days and another pot was not watered for the same length of time. In this way the children were learning the effects of soil, water and sunlight on the growth of plants.④At the end of the lesson on Friday afternoon, Anne put labels on the four pots. One label said, “The beans in this pot were planted in poor soil.”Another one said, “This pot has been kept in the dark for four days.”The third label read, “These beans have had no water for four days.”And the last one went like this: “These beans have had good soil, plenty of light and regular water.”Then she went home.⑤She returned to school on Saturday evening, half an hour before the parents were due to come. She was surprised to find a note beside the pots. It said: “We read your notes to the school cleaning staff and decided to help them with your plants, so we watered all the plants, changed the earth in one with poor soil, and left the light on above the one that had been left in the dark for four days. We hope that the plants will now grow better.”Signed “The Boy Scouts”.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Talk about an experience you have had in which you tried to help someone but actually caused trouble.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Nowadays lots of college students take all kinds of tests to get different kinds of certificates. You think it necessary because these certificates are useful in helping the students find good jobs. But your partner doesn’t agree with you. Try to convincehim/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Nowadays lots of college students take all kind of tests to get different kinds of certificates. You don’t think it necessary because most of these certificates are actually of no use. But your partner doesn’t agree with you. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner should start the conversation.2008：Task1: Retelling a storyIt was shortly after one o’clock in the morning and Mr. Fairfax was really tired. He had been driving for over five hours, heading for a small town far away from home. The weather was clear but it was dark and Mr. Fairfax could not find a motel to spend the night. Completely exhausted, he decided to stop by the roadside for a few hours’sleep at the wheel of his car. He fell asleep almost the moment he closed his eyes. But soon he was awakened by a mantapping on the car window. “I say, you don’t happen to know the time, do you?”the stranger asked.Mr. Fairfax wound down the window and thrust his head out. “It’s around one o’clock,”he answered. Then he wound up his window and soon fell back into a deep slumber.Half an hour later, another guy came up and knocked on his window who also inquired about the time. Once again, Mr. Fairfax gathered his thoughts and told him that it was just after one-thirty.When the same thing happened yet again, Mr. Fairfax became increasingly irritated. Sleep-deprived, he began to raise his voice at the passer-by: “It’s two o’clock, God damn it! And why can’t you get yourself a watch like the rest of us?”This time when he was winding up the window, Mr. Fairfax figured out how to make sure no one else disturbed him. He found some paper and a pencil and wrote a note that he placed on the windscreen of his car. It said: “I don’t know what time it is!”Amused by his good idea, he happily drifted off back to sleep again.Not long afterwards, the note was spotted by a policeman on his night patrol. Intent on fulfilling his duty to assist motorists, he tapped on Mr. Fairfax’s car window.“Well, sir,”the policeman said. “Now it is five past three!”Task2: Talking on a given topicDescribe a situation in which you tried every means to avoid trouble, butin vain.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You think these people deserve a chance since they have contributed a lot to the country. Your partner does not agree. Tryto convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You don’t think these people should be given this chance since it is unfair to the other people who work so hard to pass the exam. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.。

TEM 4 Oral Test(Topics for Reference)Task II1.an unforgettable experience2.an embarrassing experience3.an unusual teacher4.my best friend5.my favorite book/ novel / sport6.Imagine a day in which a chain of unhappy things happened to you.7.Tell us your successful or unsuccessful experiences in your part-time job. If youhaven’t go any experience yourself, you may tell us what you have heard about others’.8.Imagine your neighbor has become an upstart. Please describe how he/ she hasbecome rich so quickly.9.Imagine a situation in which you are late for a party and you are trying to explainto your friends why you are late.10.Imagine a day in which your important things were stolen by a thief who played aseries of tricks.11.Describe a person whom you dislike.12.Describe your first day in the university.13.Tell us about your favorite film.14.Tell us one of your wonderful experiences in the vacation.15.Tell us a story with an unexpected ending.16.Share with us your opinion on environmental protection.17.My view on honesty18.How to prepare for finals?19.How to concentrate more in the classroom?20.Share with us your view on proper library behavior.21.Share with us your view on peer group pressure.ment on one school rule which you think should be revoked.23.Tell us about a nickname you have and how you got it.24.Tell us about the hardest thing you have ever done.25.Convince us to vote for you as monitor of the class.26.Convince us that examinations do more harm than good to students.27.Euthanasia—murder or mercy?28.If you were an animal, what would you be? Explain the reason.29.Convince the principal to give students their birthdays off of school.30.Tell us about the best dream you’ve ever had.Task IIIConversation 1 Role AYour friend B is an English major and he/she plans to go abroad for further study before he/she gets a BA in China. You’re trying to persuade him/her not to go until he/she finishes the study in this university. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 1 Role BYou are an English major, and are going to study abroad to get an LL.B. before you finish your study here in this university. You’re discussing with your friend A about your plan and trying to convince him/her of the advantages of terminating yourEnglish study in China now and taking up legal study abroad.Conversation 2 Role AYou are a sophomore. You’re now trying to familiarize B, a freshman, with the whole university, and you also complain about the life and study in your school. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 2 Role BYou ar e a freshman. You’re now talking with A, a sophomore, who is willing to share his/her university experiences with you. You should try to get some information about the university life and study from him/her.Conversation 3 Role AYou are a senior student who will soon graduate. You are talking about your future plan with your classmate B. You are very pessimistic and lack confidence. You try to seek B’s advice and also ask about his/her plan. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 3 Role BYou will soon graduate from university and you’re talking about future plan with your classmate A. You think your future will be promising if you work hard.Conversation 4 Role AYou’re discussing with B who is your classmate about a female teacher who has left terrible first impression on you. You wish this teacher could soon be replaced. You explain your reasons to B. Remember you should initiate the conversation. Conversation 4 Role BYou’re talking with A, your classmate, about a teacher who has just made her first acquaintance with your class. You like her very much. You try to convince B that thisteacher will teach your class well.Conversation 5 Role AC is an English major, but he often just narrowly passes his finals. He is good at computer, for he is interested in it and devotes more time to it. You think it is wrong for C to do this way. You’re talking with B about this and airing your view. Conversation 5 Role BC is an English major, but he often just narrowly passes his finals. He is good at computer, for he is interested in it and devotes more time to it. You think it is OK for him to learn more this way. You’re discussing with A and trying to convince A of your view. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 6 Role AYou failed in 4 final exams and realized that you would not have the chance to get a BA. You think it is hopeless to continue your study in university and regret for your laziness in the past. You have a conversation with your teacher, B, about this. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 6 Role BYou are A’s teacher and now having a talk with A. A has failed in 4 finals and faces the reality that he/she cannot get a BA no longer how well he/she performs in the future. You try to cheer him/her up, encourage him/her not to lose heart and offer some help.Conversation 7 Role AYou’re B’s good friend. B, who is a university student, is going to set up a small business and become his own boss when he is still a student. You try to list some of the disadvantages of this plan and persuade B to quit his plan and to concentrate onhis/ her study.Conversation 7 Role BYou’re a university student and are now having a talk with A about your plan to set up a business of your own when you are still studying in university. You think the advantages of this plan far outweigh its disadvantages. You explain it to your good friend A in the hope of winning his / her support. Remember you should initiate the conversationConversation 8 Role AYou and B a re roommates. You’re discussing with B about another roommate whom you dislike. You tell B the reason for this and seek B’s opinion about this roommate. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 8 Role BYou and A are roommates. You’re ta lking with A about another roommate whom you like and respect. You give A some details to show how this roommate wins your respect and fondness and expect A to agree with you.Conversation 9 Role AYou like sports very much. You talk with your classmate B about sports and try to influence him/ her and persuade him/ her to do sports with you every day after class. Conversation 9 Role BYou don’t like sports much and think it is a waste of time to be involved in sports activities. You explain it to your classmate A and stick to your passive and negative attitudes towards sports. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 10 Role AYou’re talking with B, your tutor who is a fourth year student, about your comingTEM4. You analyse your own strengths and weaknesses. On the whole, you’re optimistic. You ask for B’s help regarding some of your weaknesses. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 10 Role BYou’re a fourth-year student and are A’s tutor. A is now discussing his/ her coming TEM4 with you. You try to understand his/ her weaknesses and give him/her some guidance. You also share your own experience of the test with A.Conversation 11 Role AYou’re a third-year student in university. You received a call from your parents and knew that their business had closed down and could not keep their promise to send you to study for a Master degree in the U.K. You are so down with all these and worried about the change of the plan, so you are now talking with B, your friend who has some working experience, about how to deal with the situation. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 11 Role BYou’re at present working in a company. Your friend A who is a third-year student in university received a call from his/ her parents and now is low-spirited and worried, for he / she cannot go to the U.K. for further study as planned. You are talking with A, asking the reasons and consoling him/her. You try to give A some suggestions and offer some help.Conversation 12 Role AYou’re monitor of the class. You want to organize a class activity for the weekend and wish it can be a success. You’re discussing with B, your assistant, about several possible plans and finally you two work out an acceptable plan. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 12Role BYou are an assistant to A, the monitor of your class. A wants to organize a successful class activity for the weekend. You two are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of several possible plans and you offer your advice. Finally you two reach a consensus.Conversation 13 Role AYou are working in a company and are poor in English. Now you want to pick it up for some reason. You’re talking with B who is your neighbour and is currently studyi ng English in GDUFS. You ask for B’s help and guidance in the study of grammar, vocabulary and oral English. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 13 Role BYou’re a student in GDUFS and are having a talk with A who is your neighbour and who wants to improve his/ her poor English. From your learning experience, you tell him/ her some useful strategies and give him /her some possible guidance in the respect of grammar, vocabulary and listening.Conversation 14 Role AYou’re Chairman of the Students’ Union of the University. You want to recruit 2 students to help deal with some daily chores. You’re interviewing B, a candidate. You tell him/ her some basics about the Students’ Union and ask him/ her some questions, hoping to find out whether he/ she can be qualified for the position. Remember you should initiate the conversation.Conversation 14 Role BYou want to join the Students’ Union and you’re now a candidate for the position as an assistant to the Chairman. A, the Chairman, is now interviewing you. You try toanswer A’s questions and convince A that you are the right person for the position. You should also take the initiative to let him/her know your strengths.。

2001-2013年英语专业四级考试口试真题全国英语专业四级口语考试仍然采用录音口试，将于笔试一至二周后举行。

根据大纲要求，口试内容将分解为三项：（1）复述故事（听两遍故事后复述3分种）；（2）即席讲话（根据所给的题目准备3分钟后，作即席讲话3分钟）；（3）对话（根据规定的角色各自准备3分钟后，对话4分钟）。

2001年Task1: Retelling a story①I once knew an old man whose bad memory made him famous. John Smith was so forgetful that he sometimes forget what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly remind him about his meetings, his classes – even his meals! ②Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remind her neighbors, “If John didn’t have his head tied on. He would forget that too!” ③Since Smith was a professor at a well-known university, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment. It wasn’t that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very, very absent-minded.④One hot summer day, Professor Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three-hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children, he kept the name of the town a secret. ⑤However, by the time they arrived at the station, Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit. Luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.⑥The professor’s wife was surprised to see him again so soon.“Oh, my dear, I forgot the name the town.”“What? You forgot the name? Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I’ll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don’t forget where you put it.”⑦Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.“What is the matter now?”“As you told me, I didn’t forget where I put the name of that town, but I forgot where I left our children!”Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe a teacher of yours whom you find unusual.Task3: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education.A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high school graduate to go abroad to study.Student A: You think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.——————————————————————————————————2002:Task1: Retelling a story①Whenever Mr. Smith goes to Westgate, he stays at the Grand Hotel. In spite of its name, it is re ally not very “grand,” but it is cheap, clean, and comfortable. ②Since he knows the manger well, he never has to go to the trouble of reserving a room. The fact is that he always gets the same room. It is situated at the far end of the building and overlooks a beautiful bay.③On his last visit, Mr. Smith was told that he could have his usual room, but the manager added apologetically that it might be a little noisy. So great was the demand for rooms, the manager said, that the hotel had decided to build a new wing. Mr. Smith said he did not mind. It amused him to think that the dear old Grand Hotel was making an effort to live up to its name.④During the first day Mr. Smith hardly noticed the noise at all. The room was a little dusty, but that was natural. ⑤The following afternoon, he borrowed a book from the hotel library and went upstairs to read. No sooner had he sat down than he heard someone hammering loudly at the wall. ⑥At first he paid no attention, but after a while he began to feel very uncomfortable. His clothes were slowly being covered with fine white powder. ⑦Soon there was so much dust in the room that he began to cough. The hammering was now louder than ever and bits of plaster were coming away from the walls. It looked as though the whole building was going to fall. ⑧Mr. Smith went immediately to complain to the manager. They both returned to the room, but everything was very quiet. As they stood there looking at each other, Mr. Smith felt rather embarrassed for having dragged the manager all the way up the stairs for nothing. ⑨All of a sudden, the hammering began again and a large brick landed on the floor. Looking up, they saw a sharp metal tool had forced its way through the wall, making a very large hole right above the bed!Task2: Talking on a given topicDirection: Describe an embarrassing situation in which you got very angry.Task3: Role-playingDirections: The geology department of a major university is planning to admit 30 male and 5 female students. However, the results of the college entrance examination show that by average, of all the applicants, females have scored higher than most males. Should the department stick to its original plan?Student A: You think the department should still stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You don’t think the department should stick to the original p lan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2004:Task1: Retelling a story①When she was 22 years old Pat Jones decided that she wanted to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could while she was young. When she finished college at home in Britain, Pat chose to visit Latin America first, so she managed to get a job as an English teacher in a secondary school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she was able to communicate with her students even though they did not know much English.②A sentence she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind: if you dream in a foreign language, it means that you have really mastered it. Pat repeated this sentence to her students and she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in English.③One day, Tim, one of the worst students in her class, came up to her and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He said that he had gone to bed early and had slept badly. Pat was quite angry with him, for she did not think that his explanation had anything to do with his homework. But Tim told her that he dreamed all night and his dream was in English.④“In English!” Pat thought. S he was greatly surprised, since Tim was such a bad student. She was also secretly jealous. Her dreams were still not in Spanish, but she decided to encourage her student and asked him to tell her about his dream.“All the people in my dream spoke English,” Tim said. “And all the signs were in English. All the newspapers and magazines and all the TV programs were in English.”“But that’s wonderful,” said Pat. “What did all the people say to you?” she asked.“I’m sorry. Miss Jones, That’s why I slept so badly all through the night. I didn’t understand a word they said. It was a nightmare!” Tim answered.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe one of the most unpleasant dreams you’ve ever had.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Nowadays higher education is getting more and more expensive. To quite a number of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with student B. You think that parents should pay tuition for their children since college students do not yet have any regular income.Student B: Nowadays higher education is getting more and more expensive. To quite a number of families it has become a big financial burden. You try to discuss this problem with student A. Your opinion is that it is unfair to put this big burden on parents since college students are already adults. Students themselves should find ways to pay their own tuition. ——————————————————————————————————2005：Task1: Retelling a story①A little girl whose parents had died lived with her grandmother and slept in an upstairs bedroom.②One night there was a fire in the house and the grandmother died while trying to rescue the child. The fire spread quickly, and the first floor of the house was soon engulfed in flames.③Neighbors called the fire department, then stood helplessly by, unable to enter the house because flames blocked all the entrances. The little girl appeared at an upstairs window, crying for help, just as word spread among the crowd that the firefighters would be delayed a few minutes because they were all at another fire.④Suddenly, a man appeared with a ladder, put it up against the side of the house and disappeared inside. When he reappeared, he had the little girl in his arms. He delivered the child to the waiting arms below, then disappeared into the night.⑤An investigation revealed that the child had no living relatives, and weeks later a meeting was held in the town hall to determine who would take the child into their home and bring her up.⑥A teacher said she would like to raise the child. She pointed out that she could ensure her a good education. A farmer offered her an upbringing on his farm. He pointed out that living on a farm was healthy and satisfying. Others spoke, giving their reasons why it was to the child’s advantage to live with them.Finally, the town’s richest resident rose and said, “I can give this child all the advantages that you have mentioned here, plus money and everything that money can buy.”Throughout all this, the child remained silent, her eyes on the floor.⑦“Does anyone else want to speak?” asked the meeting chairman. A man came forward from the back of the hall. He walked slowly and appeared to be in pain. When he got to the front of the room, he stood directly in front of the little girl and held out his arms. His hands and arms were terribly scarred.The child cried out. “This is the man who rescued me!” With a leap, she threw her arms around the man’s neck. She buried her face in his shoulder and sobbed for a few moments. Then she looked up and smiled at him.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirection: Please tell us one incident in which someone was trying to help others despite danger to his own safety.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: The manager of a world-famous hotel wants to recruit a new member as t he hotel’s bellboy, offering him a salary of 3000 yuan per month. Many university graduates are competing for the position. As a sophomore in the university, you think that they are applyingfor a job unworthy for their talents. Try to persuade your partner that you are right. Remember you will initiate the conversation.Student B: The manager of a world-famous hotel wants to recruit a new member as the hotel’s bellboy, offering him a salary of 3000 yuan per month. Many university graduates are competing for the position. As a sophomore in the university, you think that it is courageous for them to make such a decision and they have made the correct choice. Try to persuade your partner that you are right. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation. ——————————————————————————————————2006：Task1: Retelling a story①A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty glass jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top, rocks about two inches in diameter.②He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open spaces between the rocks. The students laughed.③He asked his students again if the jar was full. They agreed: yes, it was.The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up all the remaining space.④“Now.” said the pr ofesso r, “I want you to recognize that this is your life.”The rocks are the important things –your family, your partner, your health, your children –anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other things in life that matter, but on a smaller scale. The pebbles represent things like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else. The small stuff.⑤If you put the sand or the pebbles into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, or material things, you will never have room for the things that are truly most important. Pay attention to the things that are critical in your life. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. Talk with your parents. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. “Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. Th e rest is just pebbles and sand. They will take care of themselves.”Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Describe a lesson you have learned which has enriched your life experience.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: You and your friend are discussing what you are going to do together during this coming summer vacation. Your friend prefers to work in a big company to earn some money. You prefer to do some voluntary work for society. You try to persuade each other by giving various reasons. Remember you will initiate the conversation.Student B: You and your friend are discussing what you are going to do together during thiscoming summer vacation. Your friend prefers to do some voluntary work for society. You prefer to work in a big company to earn some money. You try to persuade each other by giving various reasons. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation.——————————————————————————————————2007:Task1: Retelling a story①Anne was a science teacher in a primary school. She loved her job and believed very strongly in practical work as a means of teaching science effectively. ②Once she decided to show her pupils’ parents how well their children were learning. To demonstrate the effectiveness of her methods she invited all the parents to come to the school to see the results of one of the children’s experiments. She scheduled this event for a Saturday evening, so all of the parents would be sure to come.③The children were studying how plants grow. To see this process for themselves the students had planted four pots of beans. They had put poor soil in one pot to see what effect this would have on the growth of the beans. The other three pots of beans had good soil, but one pot had been placed in a dark room for several days and another pot was not watered for the same length of time. In this way the children were learning the effects of soil, water and sunlight on the growth of plants.④At the end of the lesson on Friday afternoon, Anne put labels on the four pots. One label said, “The beans in this pot were planted in poor soil.” Another one said, “This pot has been kept in the dark for four days.” The third label read, “These beans have had no water for four days.” And the last one went like this: “These beans have had good soil, plenty of light and regular water.” Then she went home.⑤She returned to school on Saturday evening, half an hour before the parents were due to come. She was surprised to find a note beside the pots. It said: “We read your notes to the school cleaning staff and decided to help them with your plants, so we watered all the plants, changed the earth in one with poor soil, and left the light on above the one that had been left in the dark for four days. We hope that the plants will now grow better.” Signed “The Boy Sco uts”.Task2: Talking on a given topicDirections: Talk about an experience you have had in which you tried to help someone but actually caused trouble.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Nowadays lots of college students take all kinds of tests to get different kinds of certificates. You think it necessary because these certificates are useful in helping the students find good jobs. But your partner doesn’t agree with you. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Nowadays lots of college students take all kind of tests to get different kinds ofcertificates. You don’t think it necessary because most of these certificates are actually of no use. But your partn er doesn’t agree with you. Try to convince him/her. Remember you r partner should start the conversation. ——————————————————————————————————2008：Task1: Retelling a storyIt was shortly after one o’clock in the morning and Mr. Fairfax was really tired. He had been driving for over five hours, heading for a small town far away from home. The weather was clear but it was dark and Mr. Fairfax could not find a motel to spend the night. Completely exhausted, he decided to stop by the roadside for a few hours’ sleep at the wheel of his car. He fell asleep almost the moment he closed his eyes. But soon he was awakened by a man tapping on the car windo w. “I say, you don’t happen to know the time, do you?” the stranger asked.Mr. Fairfax wound down the window and thrust his head out. “It’s around one o’clock,” he answered. Then he wound up his window and soon fell back into a deep slumber.Half an hour later, another guy came up and knocked on his window who also inquired about the time. Once again, Mr. Fairfax gathered his thoughts and told him that it was just after one-thirty.When the same thing happened yet again, Mr. Fairfax became increasingly irritated. Sleep-deprived, he began to raise his voice at the passer-by: “It’s two o’clock, God damn it! And why can’t you get yourself a watch like the rest of us?”This time when he was winding up the window, Mr. Fairfax figured out how to make sure no one else disturbed him. He found some paper and a pencil and wrote a note that he placed on the windscreen of his car. It said: “I don’t know what time it is!” Amused by his good idea, he happily drifted off back to sleep again.Not long afterwards, the note was spotted by a policeman on his night patrol. Intent on fulfilling his duty to assist motorists, he tapped on Mr. Fairfax’s car window.“Well, sir,” the policeman said. “Now it is five past three!”Task2: Talking on a given topicDescribe a situation in which you tried every means to avoid trouble, but in vain.Task3: Role-playingStudent A: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You think these people deserve a chance since they have contributed a lot to the country. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famousuniversities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You don’t think these people sho uld be given this chance since it is unfair to the other people who work so hard to pass the exam. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2009年I. Task 1: Reading a StoryMr. Smith owned a small supermarket. All the people nearby like to go shopping there. Several months ago, a few big chain stores were opened in town. They sold everything from toothpaste to televisions, and the prices were pretty low. Many small shops were closed down, except Mr. Smith’s small supermarket. The owner of a chain store was very curious. One day, he dropped into Mr. Smith’s supermarket, and saw a middle aged woman buying fruit. When the woman walked out of the supermarket, he stopped the woman politely and asked her, “Madam, why don’t you go shopping in the large chain stores? They have many more kinds of fruit at low prices.”With a smile, the woman said, “You want to hear? It’s because of a pair of sports shoes.” Then the woman told her story. Three years ago after her divorce, she had to work very hard to raise the family. One of her two children, Tommy, was in elementary school. One day, when she was buying food in the supermarket, Tommy rushed in and pleaded with her for a pair of sports shoes. Pointing to the shoes, Tommy cried, “Mummy, I had a basketball match today. They all laughed at me when I played with my bare feet.” She really wanted to buy her son a nice pair of sports shoes, but the money in her pocket was barely enough for a meal. “I am sorry, Tommy,” she said sadly, “I promise when we have money…” seeing no hope in his mother’s eyes, Tommy ran away. Standing there without knowing what to do, she started to weep. Suddenly, she felt someone pat her on the shoulder. She turned around and saw Mr. Smith, the owner of the supermarket, holding the pair of Adidas that her son dreamed of. “Take them.” He said with an understanding smile. “But I don’t have money,” she shook her head. “Your son can’t wait,” he said, “But I can wait. Take it, and pay me later.” After hearing the story, the owner of the big chain store was deeply touched. Now he knew why people still liked to go shopping in Mr. Smith’s supermarket. Not only could you find all kinds of commodities there, but also understanding, love and trust.Task II: Talking based on a given topicTrust is very important in everyone’s life. Talk about an experience when you appreciated trust from your family or friends.Task III: Role-playingStudent A: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. You think thatthe Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But your partner thinks that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that the Internet is a good place to meet friends. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. Your partner thinks that the Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But you think that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that cyber-friendship is not good. Remember your partner should start the conversation.2010年Task I: Retelling the storyMichelle was eight years old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Jack. He was very sick and they were completely out of money. Only a very costly operation could save Jack now but there was no one to lend them the money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mom, “Only a miracle can save him now. ” Michelle went to her bedroom and took out all the coins from her little moneybox. After counting the coins three times, she slopped out the back door and made her way to the pharmacy six blocks away. She waited for a long time before the pharmacist turned around and asked her, “And what do you want?”“Well, it’s about my brother,” Michelle answered, “He is really sick… and I want to buy a miracle.”“I beg your pardon?”said the pharmacist. “His name is Jack and he has something very bad growing inside his body and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. so how much does a miracle cost?”“We don’t sell miracles here, little girl. I’m sorry but I can’t help you,”the pharmacist said. “Listen, I have the money to pay for it.” And with these words, Michelle poured out all the coins from her pockets. At this time, a well-dressed man behind Michelle stooped down and asked the little girl, “I am selling the miracle you want. Tell me how much money you have.”“One dollar and eleven cents,” Michelle answered in a low voice, “And it’s all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.”“Well,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents – the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. Show me the place where your brother lives.” Holding the man’s hand firmly, Michelle took him home. That well dressed man was a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed with payment of a dollar and eleven cents and it wasn’t long before Jack was home again and doing well. Michelle was very happy. Now she knew exactly how much a miracle cost …one dollar and eleven cents… plus the faith of a little child.Task II: Talking based on a given topicIn real life, not everyone can be as fortunate as Michelle to see a miracle happen. But we have all experienced something unexpected. Talk about one unexpected experience you’ve had and what you’ve learned from it.Task III: Role-playingStudent A: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a positive effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a negative effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Remember your partner should start the conversation.2011年Task I: Retelling a storyBryan was driving home one evening, after a day of job hunting. He had been unemployed for two months. Thinking of his pregnant wife, still working to feed the family, he was very depressed. Suddenly he saw an old woman standing alone near a car. Obviously something was wrong with her car and she needed help. Bryan pulled up and got out of his car. The old lady was so cold that she couldn’t even speak. She had probably been waiting there for hours, since not many people were out in this chilly snowy night. He said, “I’m here to help. Why don’t you wait in my car where it’s warm? I’ll take a look at your car.” Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an elderly person, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car and changed the tire quickly. But when he stood up, he found his new suit covered with dirty snow. The grateful woman asked him how much she owed him. Any amount of money would have been all right with her. Bryan was surprised. He never thought about money. Still in a sad mood about his unemployment and his new suit, he told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person some help. Then Bryan and the old lady drove off. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small café. She went in to take something warm. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile. The lady noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. “What a nice girl.”The old lady said to herself. Then she remembered Bryan. After she finished her meal, she left quickly, placing four 100-dollar bills and a note on the napkin, “You don’t owe me anything. When you see someone who needs help, do the same.”The girl couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the money. Thinking of her poor husband, she couldn’t help calling home, “Bryan, can you guess what happened to me today?”Task II: Talking based on a given topicTalk about an experience you’ve had of kindness shown by a stranger.Task III: Role-playingStudent A: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s Child-raising memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,”which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is good for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s Child-raising memoir B attle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,”which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is bad for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.2013Task I: Retelling a story.John and Bob joined a wholesale company together right after they graduated from college. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bob to the position of manager, but John remained an ordinary employee. John could not take it anymore, so he gave his resignation to the boss and complained that the boss did not value the hardworking staff but only promoted those who flattered him.The boss knew that John had worked very hard all these years. He thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your criticism, but I have a request. I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave. Perhaps you will change your decision and take back your resignation."John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find someone selling watermelons in the market. John went out and returned soon. He said he had found a man selling watermelon. The boss asked about the price. John shook his head and went back to the market to inquire and returned to inform the boss.The boss told John to wait a second, and then he called Bob into his office. He asked Bob to do the same task. Several hours later, Bob returned and told his boss that there was only one man selling watermelon in the market. The price was $1 per kilogram. One could get a discount if he bought more than 10 kilograms. The seller had an investment of 300 melons, the average of which weighed about 2 kilograms. They were of good quality, fresh, red and juicy, transported from the south two days before then.John was very impressed and realized the difference between Bob and himself. He decided not to resign but to learn from Bob.A successful man is more observant, thinks more, sees farther and explores in greater depth. Opportunities lie in details.Task II: Talking based on a given topic。

专四口语考试历年真题来源：爱思英语日期：2010-05-03 阅读 34826 次作者: 评论 1条划词已启用进入论坛投稿2002 TEM4 Oral English Test PaperTask I: Listen to the recorded passage twice and then retell it.Whenever Mr. Smith goes to Westgate, he stays at the Grand Hotel. In spite of its name, it is really not very "grand," but it is cheap, clean, and comfortable. Since he knows the manager well, he never has to go to the trouble of reserving a room. The fact is that he always gets the same room. It is situated at the far end of the building and overlooks a beautiful bay.On his last visit, Mr. Smith was told that he could have his usual room, but the manager added apologetically that it might be a little noisy. So great was the demand for rooms, the manager said, that the hotel had decided to build a new wing. Mr. Smith said he did not mind. It amused him to think that the dear old Grand Hotel was making an effort to live up to its name.During the first day Mr. Smith hardly noticed the noise at all. The room was a little dusty, but that was natural. The following afternoon, he borrowed a book from the hotel library and went upstairs to read. No sooner had he sat down than he heard someone hammering loudly at the wall. At first he paid no attention, but after a while he began to feel very uncomfortable. His clothes were slowly being covered with fine white powder. Soon there was so much dust in the room that he began to cough. The hammering was now louder than ever and bits of plaster were coming away from the walls. It looked as though the whole building was going to fall. Mr. Smith went immediately to complain to the manager. They both returned to the room, but everything was very quiet. As they stood there looking at each other, Mr. Smith felt rather embarrassed for having dragged the manager all the way up the stairs for nothing. All of a sudden, the hammering began again and a large brick landed on the floor. Looking up, they saw a sharp metal tool had forced its way through the wall, making a very large hole right above the bed! (355 words)Task II: Talk based on a given topic.Describe an embarrassing situation in which you got very angry.Task III: Carry out a conversation with your partner based on a given situation.The geology department of a major university is planning to admit 30 male and 5 female students. However, the results of the college entrance examination show that by average, of all the applicants, females have scored higher than most males. Should the department stick to its original plan?Student A: You think the department should still stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.Student B: You DON'T think the department should stick to the original plan, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.全国高校英语专业四级口试考题Task 1 Retell a storyYou will listen to the story twice, and after that you should retell the story immediately within three minutes。

TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Students A: Y ou think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Student B: Y ou think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Students A: Y ou think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Student B: Y ou think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Students A: Y ou think this friend should go by all means, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember you should start the conversation.TEM 4 –2001Task III: Role-playingDirections: Many high school graduates in China are going overseas for their college education. A friend of yours is graduating this year and would like to ask for your advice on whether it is a good idea for a high graduate to go abroad to study.Student B: Y ou think this friend should finish college in China before thinking about going abroad, and you should try to convince your partner. Remember your partner will start the conversation.。

历年英语四级口语考试真题电子版全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1English CET-4 Oral Test Past PapersIntroduction:The English CET-4 (College English Test Band 4) is a widely recognized English proficiency test in China. The oral test is an important part of the CET-4 examination, which assesses the candidates' ability to communicate effectively in English. To help students prepare for the oral test, it is essential to practice with past papers to get a sense of the exam format and types of questions asked. In this document, we will provide a collection of past CET-4 oral test papers for reference and practice.2019 CET-4 Oral Test Paper:1. Part 1 - Self-Introduction:- Introduce yourself: name, age, hometown, major- Talk about your hobbies and interests- Describe your future plans and aspirations2. Part 2 - Topic Discussion:Choose one of the topics below and discuss it with the examiner.- The impact of technology on society- The importance of environmental protection- The benefits of studying abroad3. Part 3 - Role Play:In this section, you will be given a scenario and asked to improvise a conversation with the examiner.Scenario: You are at a job interview for a multinational company. Discuss your qualifications, experiences, and career goals.2018 CET-4 Oral Test Paper:1. Part 1 - Self-Introduction:- Introduce yourself: name, age, hometown, university- Talk about your favorite book/movie and why you like it- Discuss a recent memorable experience2. Part 2 - Topic Discussion:Choose one of the topics below and discuss it with the examiner.- The impact of social media on communication- The benefits of learning a second language- The challenges of globalization3. Part 3 - Role Play:In this section, you will be given a scenario and asked to improvise a conversation with the examiner.Scenario: You are planning a trip with a friend. Discuss the destination, activities, and logistics.Tips for CET-4 Oral Test Preparation:1. Practice speaking English regularly to improve fluency and pronunciation.2. Familiarize yourself with common topics and vocabulary used in English conversations.3. Work on your listening skills to understand questions and instructions clearly.4. Try to speak confidently and coherently, even if you make mistakes.5. Practice with past CET-4 oral test papers to get a sense of the exam format and types of questions asked.Conclusion:Preparing for the CET-4 oral test requires practice, dedication, and confidence. By using past test papers as a reference, students can improve their speaking skills and increase their chances of success in the examination. Remember to stay calm, speak clearly, and showcase your English communication abilities during the test. Good luck!篇2The following is a collection of past English CET-4 oral exam questions. These questions cover a variety of topics to help you prepare for your upcoming exam. Remember to practice speaking in English regularly and to familiarize yourself with different topics and vocabulary. Good luck!1. Describe a place you would like to visit in the future and explain why.2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.3. Talk about a memorable event from your childhood.4. Describe your favorite hobby and why you enjoy it.5. Discuss the importance of learning a second language.6. Talk about the impact of technology on society.7. Describe a famous person you admire and explain why.8. Discuss the benefits of traveling.9. Describe a book or movie that has had a significant impact on you.10. Talk about a time when you faced a difficult challenge and how you overcame it.11. Discuss the importance of education in society.12. Describe a typical day in your life.13. Talk about a recent news event that caught your attention.14. Discuss the role of music in your life.15. Describe a place in your hometown that is special to you.16. Talk about a goal you have set for yourself and how you plan to achieve it.17. Discuss the impact of globalization on culture.18. Describe a person who has had a big influence on you.19. Discuss the importance of environmental protection.20. Describe a traditional festival in your country and how it is celebrated.These are just a few examples of the types of questions that may be asked in the English CET-4 oral exam. Make sure to practice speaking about these topics and others in order to feel confident and prepared on exam day. Good luck!篇3Historical English CET-4 Speaking Test Questions1. Describe your hometown to a foreigner.2. Talk about your favorite book and explain why you like it.3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city versus a small town.4. Describe a memorable travel experience you have had.5. Talk about a person who has had a significant impact on your life.6. Discuss the importance of learning a foreign language.7. Describe a traditional festival in your country and how people celebrate it.8. Talk about your favorite movie and why you enjoy it.9. Discuss the benefits of social media in today's society.10. Describe your ideal job and explain why it appeals to you.11. Talk about a recent environmental issue that has caught your attention.12. Discuss the impact of technology on modern life.13. Describe a memorable meal you have had and why it was special.14. Talk about a skill or hobby you would like to develop in the future.15. Discuss the importance of physical exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.16. Describe a time when you had to overcome a difficult challenge.17. Talk about a piece of advice that has stuck with you over the years.18. Discuss the impact of globalization on different cultures around the world.19. Describe a recent cultural event or exhibition you have attended.20. Talk about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.These are just a few examples of the types of questions that have been asked in previous English CET-4 speaking tests. It is important to be prepared to discuss a variety of topics and express your thoughts clearly and cohesively during the exam. Good luck!。

历年英语四级口语考试真题及答案Title: Past Years' English CET-4 Oral Exam Questions and AnswersIntroduction:The English CET-4 oral exam is an important part of the College English Test (CET) in China. It tests students' ability to communicate in English and measures their speaking skills in various situations. In this document, we will review some of the past years' English CET-4 oral exam questions and provide sample answers to help students prepare for the exam.2017 English CET-4 Oral Exam Question:Question: Describe a memorable experience you had when traveling. Where did you go? What did you do? How did you feel?Sample Answer: Last summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan with my friends. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka during our trip. One of the most memorable experiences was when we visited the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. We were amazed by the thousands of red torii gates that lined the paths up the mountain. We took many photos and explored the shrinefor hours. I felt a sense of peace and wonder while surrounded by the beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere.2018 English CET-4 Oral Exam Question:Question: Discuss the impact of social media on communication and relationships. How has it changed the way people interact with each other?Sample Answer: Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact with each other. It has made it easier to stay connected with friends and family, even across long distances. However, it has also led to some negative effects, such as a decrease in face-to-face interactions and a rise in cyberbullying. Overall, social media has both positive and negative impacts on communication and relationships, and it is important for individuals to use it responsibly.2019 English CET-4 Oral Exam Question:Question: Describe a person who has had a significant impact on your life. How did they influence you? What qualities do you admire in them?Sample Answer: My high school English teacher, Ms. Smith, had a significant impact on my life. She encouraged me to pursue my passion for writing and helped me improve myEnglish skills. Her dedication to teaching and her positive attitude inspired me to work harder and achieve my goals. I admire her patience, creativity, and passion for education, and I am grateful for the influence she has had on me.Conclusion:The English CET-4 oral exam is a challenging but rewarding experience for students. By preparing for the exam and practicing speaking in English, students can improve their communication skills and boost their confidence when speaking in a foreign language. The sample answers provided in this document are meant to help students prepare for the exam and demonstrate their abilities to communicate effectively in English. Good luck to all students taking the English CET-4 oral exam!。