Topic 1: Don you think it is necessary for us to learn English as a compulsory subject in our post graduate curriculum
A: Hello, Shuke, nice to see you again. Nice day, today.
B: Yes, a very nice day.
A: What are you going to do now?
B: oh, I am going to my class. We are postgraduate now, I don’t understand why we still have English classes? What about you?
A: I am busy on my class, too. We have to help my teacher do some work. I hope I will have much time to do some research, but now it is impossible. Because I have spent much time on my class. Don’t you think it is necessary for us to learn English as a compulsory subject in our post graduate curriculum?
B: I don’t think it is necessary. English courses should be reserved for specialized ones only. If English is your major, then fine. what’s your opinion?
A: Sorry, I don’t agree with you. In my opinion, to put English as a compulsory subject is necessary. At this moment, English is very important in communication with all walks of people from all over the world as an indispensible(必须的) skill. Only do we learn English well, we can understand culture of foreign country better.
B: But, at present, we don’t have chances to meet foreigners in our life. Although, if we meet foreigners, I don’t think that it has much help. Today, less people pay attention on our culture. And we waste so much time. Let us focus more time and attention on our own culture and more useful studies.
A: But, we need to prepare for future. And, now, a great many of academic articles are written in English, if we want to learn our major better, we sourly need to learn English well.
B: Well, In my view, English classes takes up too much of students’ time and only a very small number of us will actually use it when they enter into society. If we spend these time on our major, we will do better.
A: In order to ensure a satisfactory job and a promising future, it is also necessary to learn English well. We should think more for future.
B: It’s a good idea, I have to agree with you. Yes, we should think more for future, we need take much more time to learn English well.
Topic 2:Have you ever shopped online? Do you think it is convenient?
A: Hello Bear, what are you doing?
B: Oh, I’m shopping online.
A: Oh, nice, do you always shopping online? Do you think it is convenient?
B: Yes, of course. I often buy some clothes, shoes and books online. It is not only convenient but also very cheap, and there are more choices online than in stores. What about you?
A: Well, I don’t like shopping online so much. And I only go shopping online few times.
B: Why don’t you like shopping online?
A: Well, although there are more choices online, but I couldn’t see the real things, for example, I cannot try the clothes on. And there are more fake goods online. Shipping them back can cost
more money. And it’s not really convenient, you should surf on the internet, and you will waste a lot of time.
B: Yes, there are some fake goods online, and sometime, we will be cheated. But it is really convenient shopping online, we can buy goods not only in our country but also abroad. And you don’t need to go to the shop, which will waste your time more, and make you feel tired.
A: Although I am very tired but I am very happy, when I go shopping with my friends, I’m really very happy. And most important, I can relax myself from the heavy study. I really enjoy the moment.
B: If you go shopping online, you don’t need to worry about your money be stolen. You can pay online, it is very convenient. And we will easy to see the goods’ reduction in price.
A: I really don’t want to see that clothes bought online turn out to be more than satisfactory when I get the package.
B:I still think we should make full use of internet to make us convenient. But I also agree with you that we should relax ourselves to go to shop sometimes.
A: Yes, both have good advantages. There are so many advantages to go shopping online, and I will do more in the future.
Topic 3: What impressed you most in 29th Beijing Olympic Games?
A: hello, bear, what are you doing?
B: I am seeing the video of the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympic.
A: well, What impressed you most in 29th Beijing Olympic Games?
B: Let me see. The Opening ceremony is greatest. The opening ceremony was co-directed by Chinese director Zhang Yimou, who is a very famous director. And the ceremony used over 15,000performers. A rich assembly (集合) of ancient Chinese art and culture dominated(占重要地位) the ceremony.
A: Yes, I also very like it. Now, I still remember 29huge footprints, which along central axis come to the Bird’s Nest. Oh, it’s very amazing. Then, we could see our traditional culture, such as Chinese characters, Poetry and traditional Chinese painting and so on.
B: Yes, they are all very amazing. I also very like the official song of the 2008 Olympics, titled "You and Me", which was performed by Sarah Brightman and Liu Huan. The song is very gentle, and when you close your eyes, you will feel so comfortable. Oh, do you remember the show of 2008 tai chi actors?
A: Oh, yes, it is a miracle. Touch relay also impressed me very much besides opening ceremony. The relay began March 24, 2008, in Olympia, Greece. From there, it traveled across Greece to Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, and then to Beijing, arriving on March 31.
From Beijing, the torch followed a route passing through every continent except Antarctica.
B: The relay, with the theme "Journey of Harmony", lasted 130 days and carried the torch 137,000 km. The torch visited cities on the Silk Road(丝绸之路), symbolizing ancient links between China and the rest of the world and so on. A total of 21,880 torchbearers were selected from around the world by various organizations and entities.
A: The touch was under attack in some country, but it really made us together.
B: I was very proud of this. In a word, Beijing Olympic Games left us a lot of wonderful memories.
Topic 4:A invites B to see a movie, and finally B agrees to go.
A: Hello, Jack, I am wondering if you are free this weekend?
B: Let me see. Oh, I have nothing to do except doing my homework. Have you any plans?
A: I’m going to see a film. Would you like to go with me?
B: Oh, it is hard to make the deal. I’d like to, but I don’t know if I have any time. By the way, do you know what film will be this weekend?
A: Hero is showing, which is an action movie. Do you like action movies?
B: Yes, I like action movies very much. Do you know about this film?
A: I heard the story is very exciting and full of suspense. Jet Li and Donnie Yen play the leading roles in the film Hero, and you know they are great actors.
B: Yes, of course. They are all my favorite actors. I am very sad to miss it. But there are so much homework I have to do.
A: It will be on view on Saturday and Sunday. Let’s do our homework together on Saturday, and then we can go to see the film on Sunday. Is it ok?
B: That’s a good idea. I will try my best to do my homework. I think we should arrive earlier to buy the tickets, or else we will definitely have problems getting good seats.
A: Don’t worry. I shall go this afternoon to buy the tickets.
B: Oh, thank you very much. It is so kind of you. And I shall buy some popcorn and drink for us then.
A: That will be great. I’ll call you then. Bye
B: See you then. Goodbye.
Topic: 5 出去旅游
A: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. My family wants to go on sighting tours, can you give me some offers?
A: Of course, I suggest you and your families make a trip to Huangshan.
B: I’m not familiar with the place. I’m ready to hear your suggestions.How many spots or historical sites in Huangshan？
A: Huangshan is characterized by its “Strange Pines, Sea of Clouds, Absurd Stones, and Hot springs”. The Huangshan is outstanding for its combination of natural and man-made sights, serving as one of the precious natural and cultural heritage sites not only in China but also in the world.
B: I heard Huangshan’s pines(松树) before. To the Chinese, Huangshan’s pines are peak(顶峰) mines, the strength, and resilience of nature.
A: You are right. Some of these trees are thought to be over a thousand years old.
B: All right. W hat’s the price for this trip?
A: It is 1000 yuan for each person.
B: What about children? Can you give me a discount?
A: it depends. You know it’s busy season now. How many people do you have?
B: Four adults and two children.
A: well, we can give you 10%price off.
B: Sounds great. How long is the trip? And what kind of services do you offer?
A: We have a 3-day tour that consist of all the famous scenic(自然景观) spots in Huangshan.
During the time, we will provide three meals a day, three-star hotel and transportation.
B: Really? What a good deal! How can we get there?
A: you will get there by bus. Believe me you and your family will be satisfied with the trip.
B: I see. I would like to discuss with my family.
A: Ok. Here are the brochures that describe various tour routes in China. You may choose anyone you like.
Topic 8:Do you think love-based (liberal) marriage is more successful than arranged marriage? A: Do you think love-based (liberal) marriage is more successful than arranged marriage?
B: No, I don’t think so. Generally speaking, marriages based on love should be more successful than arranged marriages. But at present, arranged marriages have almost disappeared. Boys and girls go out on dates and gradually develop a love between them before they get married. Strangely, the divorce rate has kept rising. And the reasons for divorce can be very simple: “We can no longer commu nicate with each other very well” or simply “I’ve gotten bored with him or her.”
A: I have different opinion. I think marriages based on love are more successful than arranged marriages. In my opinion, if two who didn't fall in love with each other before they married, their marriage would not as strong as that who loves each other.
B: However, we should not go to extremes and claim(声称) that all arranged marriages are failures. After all, in the past 2000-plus years, most of the arranged marriages did survive, and some of the couples did develop real love after their marriages. On the other hand, our parents have more experience than us, most of them are good for us.
A: Going out on dates, they will know each other better. In daily life, they know how to make a thing better and how to adapt to the other’s character and make life better. They have hobbies and words in common. But arranged marriages are not. They don’t know each other, even they don’t meet the other before. It’s hard to see, they will have a happy marriage.
B: Actually, all the elements of a successful marriage, such as age, trust, understanding and respect, education level and so on. Whether love-based marriage or arranged marriage, they all need to know them. For arranged marriage, our parents will instead of us going to know them. Today, in our side it’s hard to see arranged marriages. But we can see so many couples get divorce who get married based on love.
A: Yes, if we want to make our marriage more happiness, there are lots of things need to do after we getting married.
B:Yes, I agree with your opinion.。
