十三届、十四届、十五届创新英语大赛口语试题

第十三届全国创新英语大赛试题第十三届全国创新英语大赛试题初赛第一阶段试题Nowadays, there is a tendency for the youth to watch American TV dramas, such as "Prison Break", “The Big Bang Theory”… Some people believe that watching American TV dramas can enhance their language sense. Others think watching American TV dramas has nothing to do with learning. Instead, it's bad for children. What's your opinion？Please write an article within no less than 300 words to present your opinion on the topic. You can add a title by yourself.第二阶段试题Directions:Addison said,“Every man should have a purpose in life. A man without a purpose lives on, like a cabbage in a field, but he knows no life.” According to him,having a purpose in life is very important for us. With Addison’s words as your point, wr ite an essay with no less than 300 words. You can add a title by yourself.复赛作文试题Directions: Think carefully about the following issue:When we find that someone we admire has done something terribly wrong or behaved unexpectedly, we feel greatly disappointed. But constant discovery leads to our realization that great ideas and great deeds e from imperfect people like ourselves.Write an essay on the following question with no less than 300 words, in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and exles taken from your readings, studies, experience, or observations.Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect?口语试题〔选编〕A组A01.Describe a famous person.Cues: Who is the person? Why is the person famous? What do you think you can learn from him/her?A02.Describe your experience in learning a useful skill (such as cooking, speaking a foreign language etc.)Cues: How and when did you learn the skill? Why did you learn it? Was it a challenge to you?A03.Describe a difficult thing that you did well.Cues: What was the difficult thing? When did you do it? What did you learn from it?A04.Describe a useful website that you like to visit.Cues: When did you first find this website? How often do you visit website? Why do you think this website is useful?A05.Describe a book you enjoy.Cues: What is the book? What is the book about？Why do you enjoy reading it?A06.Describe something you bought but seldom used it.Cues: What is it? When did you buy it? Why didn’t you use it frequently? What can you learn from this experience?A07.Describe a wrong decision you made.Cues: When did you make it? What was the situation? What do you think that decision was a mistake?A08.Describe your favorite weather.Cues: What kind of weather is it? What do you usually do in this weather? Why do you like this type of weather？A09.Describe a sports event that you watched or took part in.Cues: When was this event held? Where was it held? In what sense was it so impressive to you?A10.Describe your future work.Cues: What is it? What constitutes its specific charm? How can you get it?B组B01.Describe a sports star you admire.Cues: Who is she/he? What makes you feel her/himso admirable? Have you got some inspirations fromher/him?B02.Describe an old person you know and respect.Cues: How do you know him/ her? What respectable qualities does he/she have? Do you have these qualities?B03.Describe a photo you like.Cues: When and where was it taken? Who were in the photo? Why do you like it?B04.Describe someone who is helpful to you.Cues: Who was she/he? How helpful is she/he to you? What would you like to do for paying her/him back?B05.Describe a picnic that you had outdoors.Cues: Where was it? Who was with you? What was it like?B06.Describe a good teacher you had.Cues: What did she/he teach? Why do you thinkhe/she is a good teacher? Do you want to bee a teacher in the future, and why?B07.Describe your favorite English song?Cues: What is the song? Who is the singer? Why do you like it?B08.Describe an interesting course that you’ve had in high school.Cues: What was the course? How long have you studied the course? Why do you think it interesting?B09.Describe a kind of sports you like mostCues: What is it? How often do you play? Why do you enjoy it?B10.Describe。

英语创新竞赛试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. Which of the following is NOT a fruit?A. AppleB. CarrotC. BananaD. Orange2. The word "unique" is an example of:A. AdjectiveB. NounC. AdverbD. Verb3. In the sentence "She is the only one who can solve this problem," the phrase "the only one" refers to:A. A single personB. The only personC. The only thingD. The only solution4. The past tense of "begin" is:A. BeganB. BegunC. BeginingD. Begun5. What is the meaning of the phrase "break the ice"?A. To stop the ice from meltingB. To make a hole in the iceC. To initiate a conversationD. To cool down the room6. The opposite of "agree" is:A. DisagreeB. AgreeC. LikeD. Dislike7. The phrase "at a loss" means:A. Confused or not knowing what to doB. Winning a prizeC. Having a profitD. Losing something8. The word "elaborate" when used as a verb means:A. To make something simpleB. To make something more complicatedC. To make something more detailedD. To make something less detailed9. The preposition "beside" is used to indicate:A. TimeB. PlaceC. ComparisonD. Purpose10. The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means:A. Making a mistakeB. Planting a treeC. Being very loudD. Following the right path二、填空题（每空1分，共10分）11. The word "____" means "very small."A. TinyB. LargeC. BigD. Small12. "____" is used to express agreement with a statement.A. YesB. OkayC. IndeedD. No13. The phrase "____" can be used to describe a person who is very careful and precise.A. A stickler for detailB. A detail-oriented personC. A careless personD. A person with no attention to detail14. The word "____" is used to describe something that is very old.A. NewB. OldC. AncientD. Recent15. "____" is a phrase used to express that something is not important or serious.A. No big dealB. A big issueC. A serious matterD. A major concern三、阅读理解（每题3分，共15分）Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage:Innovation is the key to progress. It drives the development of technology and society. Without innovation, we would still be using outdated methods and tools. Innovations can come from various fields, such as science, technology, art, and even everyday life. They can be simple or complex, but they all contribute to making our lives better.16. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of innovationB. The history of innovationC. The types of innovationD. The process of innovation17. According to the passage, what can drive the development of technology and society?A. Old methods and toolsB. Outdated practicesC. New ideas and methodsD. Traditional ways of thinking18. The passage suggests that innovations can come from:A. One specific fieldB. Various fieldsC. Only from scientistsD. Only from artists19. What does the passage say about the nature of innovations?A. They are always complexB. They are always simpleC. They can be simple or complexD. They are never simple20. The passage implies that innovations contribute to:A. Making our lives worseB. Making our lives the sameC. Making our lives betterD. Making our lives more complicated四、作文（15分）21. Write an essay on the topic "The Role of Innovation in Modern Society." Your essay should be at least 200 words and should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.五、答案1. B。

英语创新大赛历届口语真题A组1.What do you always do to realize a low carbon society （彳氐碳社会）?2.How do you think of this competition? Give us some suggestions.3.Some people are always pursuing famous brands （品牌）nowadays.What do youthink?4.Do you think watching TV too much is a waste of time? why?B组1.If you can, will you consider about going abroad to study after you graduate fromhigh school? Why?2.What do you think of programs such as SUPER VOICE GIRL & HAPPY BOY?3.The world cup brings passion to the whole world. WhaFs your opinion on China'snot capable of attending such a splendid event （术青彩赛事）?4.Do you participate in this contest voluntarily （自愿］也）or somebody forcedyou to do so? What do you think of this contest?c组1.Have you considered being a teacher in the future? If you were one of yourteachers, what will you do to make your students better?2.Talk about the most unforgettable match you watched or even experienced.3.Do you think participating in English speaking contests is a good way to improveyour English? In your opinion, what is the best way?4.Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents ? Why doyou think so?D组1.What do you do to improve your oral English in your daily study?2.Who，s your favorite star? Why?3.Do you enjoy traveling? Why?4.Do you remember your parents9 birthday? How do you celebrate?E组1 .What do your family do to save water and electricity2.Do you think health is more important than money? Why?3.Imagine that you are going to Canada to study for a whole year, what do youexpect to learn there? Any plan?4.Which song do you like best? Why?A组I • Who, in your view, is the greatest athlete and how does he or she influence thelives of others? Why?2.What are the negative social effects of advertisements?3.Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? What do you think causes this generation gap? What can be done to solve this problem?4.What does the recent royal wedding in Great Britain mean to the public? Why were they so excited about it?5.If you became the richest man or woman in China, what kind of life do you think you would lead?B组1.Should romantic relations among students be encouraged? Why or why not?2.What does your parents forbid you from doing when you were in senior high school?3.What are some of the effective and ineffective methods people use to cope with stress?4.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet. Will the Internet isolate us from one another?5.If your school asked all the students to wear school uniform, and you were the head teacher. What would you say to persuade the students?c组1.What role does music play in your life? Do you listen to music while studying? Do you think it is a good habit?2.Which emperor do you like best in Chinese history?3.Some people say. "We learn more outside class than in if' Do you agree? Why or Why not?4.Do you think music can affect people's lives, for example, calming them down, cheering them up, or increasing efficiency?5.What do you prefer, watching movies at home or at the cinema? Why?A组1.Tell me about a birthday(your own or someone else,s)that you enjoyedSample: what the occasion was,how you celebrated the birthday,whether you usually celebrate birthdays in this way,and explain how you felt at this birthday celebration.n2.Tell me about a ceremonial event that you either watched or attendedSample: what the event was and where it took placejf it is a regular event or a46one-off\how you felt about it,and explain why you think it is special.113.Tell me about a teenager/ child you know or knewSample: what the teenager/ child is/ was,whether you have had a lot of contact with this child,whether you and this child have/ had any comm on in terests,and explain what you think about children in general.n4.Tell me about one of your classmatesSample: who the classmate is/ was and how you met him/ her,what the classmate is / was like,whether you had a good relationship,and say whether other people in your class have/ had a similar opinion of this Person.H5.Tell me about a controversial issue in your countrySample: what the issue is and why it is so controversial,what the arguments are on this issue,what most people think about it,and explain what your opinion on this issue is.H6.Tell me about a cultural event that you either saw on TV or went to.Sample: what the event was and where it took placejf it is a national event or only local/ regional,and how you felt about it.H7.Tell me about a family event that you attended.Sample: what the event was,which members of your family were there,whether this is a regular family event,and explain how you generally feel about family events/1 8.Tell me about a holiday you have taken.Sample: when and where you went on the holiday Jf it is a popular holiday destination,what you did on the holiday,and say what was special about it.n9.Tell me about your favorite actor or actress/ a famous person who you particularly admire.Sample: who the person is/ was and where he/she is from,what movies he/she has starred in,why you particularly like him/her and explain how other people think of him in your country/110.Tell me about a character from a film or TV program.Sample: who the character is/ was,how often you have watched him/her,what kind of person this character is/was,and explain what you think of this character.nB组1.Tell me about a newspaper or magazine you read regularly.Sample: how often you read it,how much it costs,whether it is popular in your country,and explain why you like this newspaper or magazine/12.Tell me about a piece of music or a song that you particularly enjoy.Sample: what the music/song is and when you first heard it,who wrote it or sang itjf it is popular with other people,and explain your feelings when you hear this music orsong.” 3Sample: what the experience was,why it was a good experience,whether many teenagers experience this,and explain how it influenced you as a teenager.H4.Tell me about an important piece of family news that you found out recently.Sample: what the news was,when you heard about it,how you heard about it,and explain how the member of your family felt when this news aiTived.n5.Tell me about a postcard or letter you received.Sample: when you received the postcard or letter,who it was from,why he/she sent it to you.and explain how you felt when you received the postcard or letter/16.Tell me about a shop you like to go to.Sample: where the shop is and what it sells,something about the people who work there,why you like that shop in particular,and say whether other people have a similar opinion of this shop."7.Tell me about a strange or unusual place you have visited or heard about.Sample: where the place is and why it is unusualjf the people there are also unusual or special,what you can see and do there,and explain how you feel about this place.”8.Tell me about a radio program you have listened to.Sample: what the radio program is/was about,whether you listen to itregularly5whether you know other people who like listening to it,and explain why you listen(ed) to it.n9.Tell me about a room in your home.Sample: where the room is in your home,how often you use it,what you use it for,and explain why you chose to talk about that room.n10.Tell me about a school trip that you went on.Sample: where you went and when,why your teachers took you on this trip,what you did on the trip,and say why the trip was memorable/1c组1 ・ Tell me about something you are good at.Sample: what it is that you are good at,whether you know other people who are good at this,why being good at this is useful to you.and explain how you became good at this."2. Tell me about something interesting you hope to do in the future.Sample: what it is you hope to do,what you will need to do in order to achieve3 Tell me about a positive experience you had when you were a teenager.this,whether you will need help from other people to achieve this,and explain why you want to do this.”3.Tell me about something you bought that you were not happy with.Sample: what it was you bought,what the problem with it was,where you bought it,and explain how the situation was resolved/14.Tell me about an occasion on which you were late.Sample: what the occasion was,why you were late,how the other people reacted to your lateness^and explain what you said to everyone?5.Tell me about a subject you enjoyed studying at secondary school.Sample: what the subject was and why you liked 亿how the teachers taught this subject,how important it has been, or will be, in your life,and say if you are good at this subject/6.Tell me about a club, a team or group that you know about.Sample: what the club/team/group was,how many people were in it,how long you were/have been a member of this group,and explain how you can benefit from being part of this group.H7.Tell me about a three-day holiday/ a journey you would like to take.Sample: what you would do on this holiday,where you would go,who you would go with,and explain why you would take this holiday.H8.Tell me about a time when you helped someone with a problem or difficulty.Sample: what the problem or difficulty was^who was having the problem or difficulty,whether this is a common problem that people have?and explain how you helped the person with it n9.Tell me about a time you were very busy.Sample: what the situation was,whether people are often busy with this kind of thing,whether you received any help from other people,and explain how you felt when you were busy.4 54 Tell me about a toy you had when you were a child.Sample: what the toy is/was,when you first got it,whether this is/was a popular toy with children,and explain whether you would give this toy to your own child.H。

历届全国创新英语大赛初、复赛试题第一届初赛试题：Topic: High School Students Go Abroad for College Education Directions: In China today, there is an increasing trend that high school student go abroad for study. Please write a composition about this phenomenon in no less than 600 words with your creativity. Writing of any style is welcome.注：答题纸请统一用A4纸(21cm*29.6cm)手写或打印。

试卷上方留出两行写明考生所属省、市、区(县)及学校班级，写明姓名。

作文标题根据要求自拟。

备注：因“非典”之故，未举办复赛。

第二届初赛试题：Topic: What do you think are the symbols of success in today’s China? Directions: The answers of what success means vary from person to person and change time to time. What do you think are the symbols of success in today’s China? Please write a composition in no less than 600 words with your creativity. Writing of any style is welcome.复赛试题：Upward or Outward?Directions:At present, large crowds of people move into cities, making them bigger and bigger. Every city faces the problem whether it should expand upward or outward. You are allowed 60 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Upward or Outward? You should write from 300 to 500 words, and base your composition on the following outline.1.Description of the city you live in2.Arguments on the expansion3.Your opinion and reasons写作要求：目前大量人口涌入城市，使得城市规模越来越大。

第十五届全国创新英语大赛口语试题（选编）A组A01Describe an occasion that you received a good service from a shop.Cues: What was the service When and where did you receive the service And explain why you think it was a good service.A02 Describe a movie you want to watch again.Cues: What is the movie When did you watch the movie And explain why you want to watch it again.A03 Describe your favorite magazine.Cues: What is the name of the magazine What is it about Why do you like itA04 Describe a suitable place for people to live in.Cues: Where is it When did you go there Why do you think it is suitable to live inA05 Describe a situation when you do not like to talk to anyone.Cues: What is it Why don’t you like to talk to anyone What do you want to do in this situationA06 Describe a traditional food item in your hometown.Cues: What is it What is the connotation behind it Do you like itA07 Describe one of the seasons you like most.Cues: When is it Why do you like it most What do you like to do in this seasonA08 Describe a useful school appliance.Cues: What is it What is it used for Why do you think it is usefulA09 Describe something you own which is valuable to you.Cues: What is it How did you own it Why do you think it is valuableA10 Describe a person from your academic life.Cues: Who is it What are his or her qualities Does he or she important in your lifeA11 Describe a family event that you have attended.Cues: What is it When did you attend it What do you think of itA12 Describe a memorable school where you studied in your childhood.Cues: Where is it What do you think of it Why do you think it is memorableA13 Describe a competition that you took part in or watched.Cues: What was the event Who were competing What happened during this competitionA14 Describe an important historical building in your hometown.Cues: What is the building How long has it been kept Why is it importantA15 Describe a culture you learned from other countries.Cues: What is it What is the country Do you think it is a precious experienceA16 Describe something you cannot live without.Cues: What is it How long have you had it Why cannot you live without this thingA17 Describe a sports event that you watched.Cues: What was the event Where was it Explain how you felt about this event.A18 Describe something you dislike in high school.Cues: What is it Why do you dislike it Is it importantA19 Describe a decision that you regret about.Cues: What is it When did you make it Why do you regretA20 Describe a daydream.Cues: What is it When did you have this daydream What do you think of itB组B01 Describe an interesting TV program you saw recently.Cues: What’s the name of the TV program What is it about Why do you think it is interestingB02 Describe your favorite food.Cues: What is the food When is the first time that you ate it Why do you like itB03 Describe one of your travelling experiences.Cues: What is the experience When did it happen Specific examples and details should be included in your explanation.B04 Describe your favorite way to please yourself.Cues: What is the way Why do you like it most Give me some examples.B05 Explain one of your wishes that you want to realize.Cues: What is the wish Why do you want to realize it What will you do to realize itB06 Describe a conversation you remember well.Cues: When did you make this conversation Who made this conversation with you What do you think of itB07 Describe a famous movie character that impressed you.Cues: What is the name of the movie and the character When did you know this character Why does it impress youB08 Describe a brave thing you did.Cues: What is it When did you do it What are the benefits of doing thisB09 Describe an important historical figure in your country.Cues: Who is it What did he or she do Why do you think it is importantB10 Describe a fast food item you like in your hometown.Cues: What is it Why do you like it How often do you eat itB11 Describe a novel about real person.Cues: What is it When did you read it What is the storyB12 Describe a decision you did by yourself.Cues: What is it When did you make it What is the decision aboutB13 Describe a perfect flat you have visited.Cues: Where is it When did you make this visit Why do you think it is perfectB14 Describe a TV program which you watch regularly.Cues: What is it What is it about Why do you watch it regularlyB15 Describe an occasion where you are busy.Cues: When is it What are you doing Why are you busyB16 Describe a day when you feel very tired.Cues: When is it What did you do in that day Why did you feel tiredB17 Describe a situation when you hate someone terribly.Cues: What is it When did it happen Why did you hate him or herB18 Describe your plan for your future career.Cues: What is the plan When did you make this plan Why did you make itB19 Describe a happy experience when you study English.Cues: What is it When did it come to you Why do you think it is a happy experienceB20 Describe an unhappy experience between your families.Cues: What is it When did it take place What were the effectsC组C01 Describe a thing you usually do when you meet with your old friend.Cues: What is it Why do you like to do it Give specifics to elaborate on it.C02 Describe a visit to one of your friends’ houses.Cues: When did you make this visit What have you done during this visit Do you enjoy this experienceC03 Describe one of your memorable travels.Cues: Where have you been When did you make this travel Why is it memorableC04 Describe an interesting party you have been to.Cues: When is the party held Why did you go there Why do you think it is interestingC05 Describe an experience when you were moved by a film.Cues: What is the film When did you watch this film Why were you moved by itC06 Describe something you want to buy.Cues: What is it Why do you like to buy it What will you do to achieve thisC07 Describe a difficult time you had.Cues: When is it Why do you think it difficult What have you done to go through itC08 Describe a course you had.Cues: What is it When did you have it What have you learned from itC09 Describe a person you enjoy talking to.Cues: Who is it How often do you talk with him or her What do you usually talk aboutC10 Describe a person you haven’t met for a long time.Cues: Who is it How long have you been know about each other Why haven’t you met for such a long timeC11 Describe an important building in your school.Cues: What is it When was it been built Why is it importantC12 Describe an event that changed your life.Cues: What is it When did it take place How did it change your lifeC13 Describe a subject should not be taught in school.Cues: What is it What do you think of it Why do you think it should not be taughtC14 Describe a place that influences people around it.Cues: Where is it How did you know this place How does it influence peopleC15 Describe a thing that makes people laugh in your hometown.Cues: What is it Why do people laugh Do you think it is reasonableC16 Describe an occasion that you lent something to others.Cues: What is the thing When did you lend it How did you lend the thingC17 Describe a handmade gift you gave to others.Cues: What is the gift When did you give it Why you gave a handmade gift to othersC18 Describe something interesting on the Internet.Cues: What is it When did it happen Why is it interestingC19 Describe a award you won in the past.Cues: What is the award When and how did you win it How did you feel after you won the awardC20 Describe a place that was full of color.Cues: Where is it What did you do there What do you think of that that this place was made so colorful第十四届全国创新英语大赛口语试题（选编）A组A01 Describe the most important decision that you made in your life.Cues: What it was Why was it so important to you How did it change your lifeA02 Describe a special opportunity given to you.Cues: What kind of opportunity it is When did it happen How does it affect youA03 Tell me the most efficient transportation in your country.Cues: What it is Why is it so efficient What kind of impression do you have on this transportationA04 Describe a peaceful place that you like to go to.Cues: Where it is How often do you go there What do you do there and why do you like this placeA05 Describe a building in a school or university that you attended.Cues: Where it is What it looks like What is it used for and what facilities does it have or how do you feel about this building.A06 Describe a historic place that you enjoyed visiting.Cues: Where it is When did you go there What was it like and why did you like itA07 Describe the ideal home (flat or house) that you would like to live in.Cues: What type of house it would be How would you decorate it (or, how would you furnish it) Who would you like to live withA08 Describe a park or garden that you went to.Cues: Where it is What it looks like What do you do there and explain why you like it or how you feel about this garden.A09 Describe where you would go if you have a day off.Cues: Where the place is Who would you go with What would you do and why do you want to spend your day thereA10 Describe an enjoyable place in your city or town.Cues: Where it is What is the place like What do people do there and why do you think this place is enjoyableA11 Describe an old person that you respect.Cues: Who this person is How old is he/she What kind of person is he or sheA12 Describe a good neighbor of yours.Cues: How long have you known this neighbor What sort of person is he/she What kind of relationship do you have with him/herA13 Describe a character from a story you read or heard in your childhood.Cues: Who the character was What was the character like What did the character do in the story and what influence did this character have on youA14 Describe a person you study with who is a good student.Cues: Who this person is Why do you think this person is a good student Why do you think this person is helpful with your studiesA15 Describe a change you would like to make to your lifestyle in order to improve your health(or fitness).Cues: What change would you like to make How would you make this change How difficult do you think it would be and why do you think this change would improve your health (or fitness)A16 Describe an event that resulted in a positive change in your life.Cues: When did it happen Where did it happen What was the change and how have you benefited from this changeA17 Describe a happy event that you had.Cues: When the event was Who participated Why was this event held and why did you feel happyA18 Describe an interesting piece of news that you read or heard about recently.Cues: What this news was How did you get this news Who was involved in this news and why do you think it was interestingA19 Describe a trip you had.Cues: Who did you travel with Where did you go What did you do or see and why do you want to talk about this tripA20 Describe an enjoyable conversation you (recently) had with someone by mobile phone. Cues: When did this happen Who did you speak to What did you speak about Why was this conversation enjoyableB组B01 Describe what you would do if you have a day off from your work or school.Cues: Where will you go What will you do Who will you spend the day withB02 Describe a musical event you liked.Cues: Where and when did it take place Who did you go with Why did you like itB03 Describe a special family event you enjoyed.Cues: Where and when did it take place What did you do Why did you like itB04 Describe a sports event that you watched or took part in.Cues: When and where was this event held Who participated in the event Why do you remember this event so wellB05 Describe something unusual or interesting that you did recently.Cues: What it was Who was with you Why did you do it Why do you think it was unusual or interestingB06 Describe something that you would like to succeed in doing in the near future.Cues: What it is How difficult do you think it will be What should you do to prepare for this Why do you want to succeed in doing thisB07 Describe a past experience that had positive influence on you.Cues: When it was Who were involved What happened Why did it have some positive influence on youB08 Describe something you did in a bad weather condition.Cues: When did this happen Who were there What did you do that day How did the weather influence youB09 Describe a mountain you climbed.Cues: Where it is Why did you climb it What was your feeling when you climbed itB10 Describe a type of book you like to read.Cues: What type When did you start reading this type of book Why do you like (or, prefer) toread this type of bookB11 Describe your favorite book you read, and explain why it is important to you.Cues: What it is What contents does it have Why is it important to youB12 Describe a book that you think is the most useful and explain why it is the most useful. Cues: What it is What contents does it have Why is it useful to youB13 Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or, own).Cues: What kind of vehicle What it would look like Why would you like to have it (or, how you would use it) How would you buy (or, get) it Why would you prefer this means of transportB14 Describe a (type of) foreign food that you would like to try (or had it).Cues: What food it is Which country does it come from How do you know about this foodB15 Describe a type of food in your hometown.Cues: What food it is Where can you eat it How do you know about this foodB16 Describe a job that you believe will make the world better.Cues: What it is What people would do How can you get it Why do you think it's important B17 Describe something good for the health that you would recommend to others.Cues: Who would you recommend it to What it is (or: what it would be) What equipment is needed for this (or: what equipment would be needed) Why would you recommend it to this personB18 Describe a family photo.Cues: When and where it was taken Why it was taken Who were there in the photo What did you do then Why do you think this photo is impressiveB19 Describe a useful practical skill that you learned (such as driving a car, speaking a foreign language, cooking etc).Cues: Why you learned this skill How (and when) did you learn it How difficult it was to learn How useful is this skill to youB20 Describe something that you are interested in and would like to learn more about.Cues: What it is When (or how) did you first become interested in it How would you learn it Why would you like to learn more about itC组C01 Describe a style of clothes that you like to buy.Cues: What type (or style) of clothes Where do you usually buy these clothes How often do you buy them Why do you like this style of clothesC02 Describe a gift you gave to someone.Cues: What the gift was Who did you give it to Why did you give it Whether this person liked the gift or notC03 Describe a friend you would like to give a gift to.Cues: Who the friend is How long you have known this person What the gift is (or would be) Why you would like to give this particular gift to this personC04 Describe the most expensive thing you bought.Cues: What it was When did you buy it Where did you buy it Why did you buy itC05 Describe a film you have recently seen.Cues: Where you saw it What was the film about What did you like or dislike about this film Why did you choose to watch this particular filmC06 Describe a television program you enjoy watching.Cues: What the program is (including the contents of the program) Where do you watch it When do you watch it Who do you usually watch it with Why do you like itC07 Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly).Cues: What this activity is Where and when do you do it Why do you like itC08 Describe a type of music that is popular in your country.Cues: What type of music it is What types of people usually like this type of music Why do you think it is popularC09 Describe a song or melody that you remember from your childhood.Cues: Where did you hear this song How old were you when you first heard it What kind of song it is Why/how you remember this songC10 Describe something you do very often recently.Cues: What it is Why you started doing it What it bring you when you do it Why you think it's good for youC11 Describe a magazine or newspaper you like.Cues: What it is What content it has When you started reading it Why you like itC12 Describe your personality.Cues: What your personality is like How it influences your life and work Why you think it is goodC13 Describe a new law (or regulation) that has recently introduced in your country (or, where you live).Cues: What the law is Why this law is needed How popular this law is Why you like this law in your countryC14 Describe a subject that you studied (in secondary or high school) that you thought was interesting.Cues: What the subject was What your teacher was like How long you studied this subject Why you thought it was interestingC15 Describe an advertisement that you think is successful.Cues: What is advertised What the advertisement contains (the contents of this advertisement) What is the function (purpose) of this advertisement Why you think this advertisement works wellC16 Describe your favorite room in your house or somewhere else and explain why.Cues: What kind of room it is What is the specialty it Why do you like itC17 State one of your challenging experiences. Explain why it is challenging and how you conquered this challenge.Cues: What the challenging experience is Why is it challenging How did you conquer this challengeC18 Describe one of the most positive inventions in the last 100 years.Cues: What it is When did it come out How does it affect people's lifeC19 Describe a time when you needed help from others, how he or she helped you and what was the resultCues: When did it happen What kind of help did you need How did he or she help you What was the resultC20 Describe a work of art, such as a song, poem or painting, which has made a lasting impression on you.Cues: What it is Why has it made a lasting impression on you第十三届全国创新英语大赛口语试题（选编）A组a famous person.Cues: Who is the person Why is the person famous What do you think you can learn from him/heryour experience in learning a useful skill (such as cooking, speaking a foreign language etc.) Cues: How and when did you learn the skill Why did you learn it Was it a challenge to youa difficult thing that you did well.Cues: What was the difficult thing When did you do it What did you learn from ita useful website that you like to visit.Cues: When did you first find this website How often do you visit website Why do you think this website is usefula book you enjoy.Cues: What is the book What is the book aboutWhy do you enjoy reading itsomething you bought but seldom used it.Cues: What is it When did you buy it Why didn’t you use it frequently What can you learn from this experiencea wrong decision you made.Cues: When did you make it What was the situation What do you think that decision was a mistakeyour favorite weather.Cues: What kind of weather is it What do you usually do in this weather Why do you like this type of weathera sports event that you watched or took part in.Cues: When was this event held Where was it held In what sense was it so impressive to you your future work.Cues: What is it What constitutes its specific charm How can you get itB组a sports star you admire.Cues: Who is she/he What makes you feel her/him so admirable Have you got some inspirations from her/himan old person you know and respect.Cues: How do you know him/ her What respectable qualities does he/she have Do you have these qualitiesa photo you like.Cues: When and where was it taken Who were in the photo Why do you like itsomeone who is helpful to you.Cues: Who was she/he How helpful is she/he to you What would you like to do for paying her/him backa picnic that you had outdoors.Cues: Where was it Who was with you What was it likea good teacher you had.Cues: What did she/he teach Why do you think he/she is a good teacher Do you want to become a teacher in the future, and whyyour favorite English songCues: What is the song Who is the singer Why do you like itan interesting course that you’ve had in high school.Cues: What was the course How long have you studied the course Why do you think it interestinga kind of sports you like mostCues: What is it How often do you play Why do you enjoy ita close friend.Cues: Who is he/she What is he/she like Why is she/he your close friendC组an important decision that you have made.Cues: What is it Why is it important to you What suggestions would you like to provide to others about decision-makingthe most unforgettable toy you had when you were a child.Cues: What was the toy like Who gave it to you, and when In what sense was it unforgettablean astonishing world event which recently occurred.Cues: W hat is it Why is it astonishing What’s your commenta tourist attraction you want to visit.Cues: Where is the tourist attraction What do you want to do there Why do you want to visit the tourist attractionyour favorite restaurant.Cues: Where is it How often do you go there Why do you like this placean impressive family that you have visited.Cues: How many people are there in the family Who are they When did you visit them What are particularly impressive to you in relation to your familyyou are given a choice to study another foreign language, what would you like to choose Cues: What’s the language How would you like to study it Why would you choose this languagean electronic product you enjoy using in your life.Cues: What is it How do you use it What special features does it havea memorable experience you have had.Cues: What was the experience Where and when did it take place How has it influenced you afterwardsan unforgettable conversation you had. .Cues: Where and when did you have the conversation What did you talk about Why was it unforgettable。

英语创新试题及答案一、选择题（共10分，每题1分）1. Which of the following is NOT a fruit?A. AppleB. CarrotC. TomatoD. Banana2. The phrase "break the ice" usually means to:A. Melt the ice physically.B. Start a conversation.C. Stop the conversation.D. Make the ice thicker.3. The word "altruistic" is an adjective that describes someone who is:A. Selfish.B. Generous.C. Arrogant.D. Indifferent.4. In the sentence "The company is going to expand its operations overseas," the word "expand" means:A. To make smaller.B. To make larger.C. To limit.D. To close.5. The idiom "to turn over a new leaf" means:A. To start reading a new book.B. To change one's behavior for the better.C. To lose all one's money.D. To start a new job.二、填空题（共10分，每题2分）6. The opposite of "enthusiasm" is _____________.7. "The early bird catches the worm" is a proverb that means _____________.8. The word "benevolent" is often used to describe someone who is _____________.9. In the phrase "a piece of cake," it means something is_____________.10. "To go the extra mile" is an expression that means to_____________.三、阅读理解（共20分，每题5分）Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.Passage:Innovation is the key to unlocking new possibilities and driving progress in any field. It is the process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay. An innovative person is someone who is not afraid to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of innovation.B. The process of innovation.C. The definition of an innovative person.D. The value of ideas and inventions.12. According to the passage, what does innovation lead to?A. New possibilities.B. The status quo.C. The end of progress.D. No value creation.13. What does the phrase "think outside the box" imply?A. To follow the rules strictly.B. To challenge traditional thinking.C. To avoid taking risks.D. To stay within one's comfort zone.四、翻译题（共20分，每题5分）14. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文：- 创新是推动社会进步的关键。

第十四届全国创新英语大赛获奖名单|第十四届全国创新英语大赛简介“全国创新英语大赛”自2021年起开始举办，由教育部高校学生司指导、中国高校招生研究会主办的《高校招生》杂志社与北大、清华、北师大等多所名牌高校联合举办，大赛原称“全国创新英语作文大赛”。

从2021年第八届开始，大赛由中国第一教育搜索门户网站—“搜学网”承办，并正式更名为“全国创新英语大赛”。

“全国创新英语大赛”自创办以来，始终秉承“推进素质教育，培养创新人才，逐步改变以高考分数为惟一选才标准的模式，探索多元选拔优秀人才的机制，为在英语方面学有专长的同学提供向高校展示自己才能机会”的宗旨，得到了高校和考生的广泛认同。

大赛特色：自主招生大赛的优胜者有机会参加北大、清华等近百所联办高校的自主招生考试，上千名学生通过大赛为他们搭建的这条捷径成功步入北大、清华、南开等理想的名校。

口语能力从“搜学网”承办的第八届大赛开始，增设口语比赛的考试内容，该项考试内容极大地锻炼了考生英语的实际应用能力，加强了考生与人交流的能力，让考生学以致用，摘掉“哑巴英语”的帽子。

创新能力全国创新英语大赛的宗旨是：推进素质教育，培养创新人才。

致力于改变以高考为唯一选材标准的模式，探索多元选拔优秀人才机制。

总决赛夏令营里的演讲活动锻炼了学生的创新和随机反应能力，让在英语方面学有专长的同学更加全面的展示自己。

组委会主任：朱彤《高校招生》杂志社社长组委会副主任：温兆晔搜学网总裁专家委员会主任：封宗信清华大学外文系教授、博士生导师专家委员会副主任：赵秀凤中国石油大学外语系副主任陈香兰对外经济贸易大学理论语言学研究所所长专家委员会顾问：部分联办高校外语教学方面科研专家组成主办单位高校招生 ;承办单位搜学网联合承办环球时报 ;学术支持：雅思官方网站大赛官方网站：创新英语感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

湖北省第十三届外语翻译大赛英语专业组初赛试题I. Choose the one best translation of the Chinese phrases ：（每题2分，计20分）(1) 弱肉强食A. the weak is the meat of the strongB. the weak are the prey of the strongC. the jungle principalD. the weak is the mercy of the strong(2) 如鸟兽散A. flee helter skelterB. as if birds and beasts disappearingC. flying away as birdsD. running away as animals(3) 深文周纳A. well versed in literature and artB. try to help innocent people out of troubleC. to enjoy great learning and popularityD. convict sb by deliberately misinterpreting the law(4) 首鼠两端A. take both for grantedB. catch the first mouse coming alongC. there being two sides to everythingD．shilly-shally(5) 师直为壮A. an army fighting for a just cause has high moraleB. an honest teacher is always eloquent in speechC. a great master is always speak out his mindD. strong physique is associated with moral life(6) 文不加点A. article with no definite argumentB. have a facile penC. without the use of any punctuationD. plain style without and flourish(7) 殊深轸念A. fall a prey toB. be sympathetic aboutC. express deep solicitude forD. become bosom friends(8) 余勇可贾A. valor to encourage othersB. with strength yet to spareC. energy left over for future useD. great deeds for praise(9) 纵横捭阖A. criss-crossing the vast countryB. a wide stretch of beautiful fieldC. maneuver among various political groupingsD. search up and down for a bosom friend(10) 责有莜归A. duty is well placedB. obligation should be observedC. blame goes to its destinyD. responsibility rests where it belongsII. Choose the best version among the four given.（每题2分，计40分）11．她是一个坚强的女人，在体格上、在精神上都是如此，我每天都从她身上吸取精神食粮。

创新英语大赛试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The word "innovate" is most closely related to which of the following concepts?A. TraditionB. CreativityC. RoutineD. Uniformity答案：B2. Which of the following is a common characteristic of innovative individuals?A. Fear of failureB. Risk-takingC. Resistance to changeD. Strict adherence to rules答案：B3. According to the passage, what is the primary driving force behind innovation?A. CompetitionB. CuriosityC. ProfitD. Regulation答案：B4. In the context of the text, what does the term "disruptive innovation" refer to?A. Incremental improvements to existing productsB. Innovations that create new markets and value networksC. Innovations that are easily adopted by the mainstream marketD. Innovations that are focused on cost reduction答案：B5. What is the main purpose of the "fostering innovation" section in the text?A. To highlight the importance of innovation in business successB. To provide a list of innovative companiesC. To discuss the challenges of innovationD. To argue against the need for innovation答案：A6. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for fostering innovation mentioned in the text?A. Encouraging open communicationB. Hiring employees with traditional mindsetsC. Providing resources for experimentationD. Creating a supportive organizational culture答案：B7. According to the text, what is the role of failure in theinnovation process?A. It should be avoided at all costsB. It is a necessary part of learning and growthC. It is a sign of poor managementD. It is a waste of resources答案：B8. What does the author suggest is the best way to overcome the fear of failure?A. By setting unrealistic goalsB. By focusing on the potential rewardsC. By ignoring the possibility of failureD. By only pursuing surefire projects答案：B9. In the text, which of the following is identified as a key factor in the success of innovative companies?A. The size of the companyB. The age of the companyC. The location of the companyD. The company's ability to adapt and evolve答案：D10. What is the main message of the text?A. Innovation is only for large companies.B. Innovation is a complex and risky process.C. Innovation is essential for success in today's world.D. Innovation is a simple and straightforward process.答案：C二、填空题（每题1分，共10分）11. Innovation often involves thinking _____________ (outside the box).答案：outside the box12. A successful innovator is someone who is not afraid totake _____________ (calculated risks).答案：calculated risks13. The text suggests that innovation can lead to thecreation of _____________ (entirely new products or services).答案：entirely new products or services14. The process of innovation is often described as a_____________ (journey), not a destination.答案：journey15. In the context of the text, "blue-sky thinking" refers to the practice of _____________ (imagining new possibilities).答案：imagining new possibilities16. The text emphasizes the importance of _____________ (embracing change) in the innovation process.答案：embracing change17. One of the strategies for fostering innovation is to_____________ (encourage collaboration).答案：encourage collaboration18. The author argues that innovation requires a_____________ (willingness to take risks).答案：willingness to take risks19. The text mentions that innovation can sometimes be_____________ (disruptive) to established industries.答案：disruptive20. A culture that supports innovation is one that values_____________ (creativity and experimentation).答案：creativity and experimentation三、简答题（每题5分，共30分）21. What are some common barriers to innovation that individuals and organizations might face?答案：Some common barriers to innovation include resistance to change, lack of resources, fear of failure, and a culture that does not support risk-taking or creative thinking.22. How can an organization create a culture that is conducive to innovation?答案：An organization can create a culture conducive to innovation by encouraging open communication, providing resources for experimentation, recognizing and rewarding innovative ideas,。

英语技能大赛口语问题样题1.问：Hello/Hi. 答：Hello/Hi.How are you? Fine,thank you. And you?Nice to meet you? Nice to meet you?How do you do? How do you do?How do you feel? I feel (am) happy.(sad, angry, tired, bored, hungry)2.What’s your name? My name is…May I know you name? May I have your name?Please tell me your name?How to spell your name? T-I-N-AHow to spell spring?What’s your mother’s name?What’s your father’s name?3.What \which school are you in? What school do you go to? Foshan experiment primary school.Which class are you in? I’m in class three.Which grade are you in?What’s your favorite animal\color\food\fruit\sport\day\drink\number\subject\singer? Monkey\Pink\Chicken leg\Grape\Swimming\Sunday\Cola\draw\Yummy swimming is fun.Wha’s the weather like today? How’s the weather? It’s sunny\rainy\cloudy\windyWhat colour is your T-shirt\dtess\skirt? Red…silverWhat colour are your trouses\shoes\shorts? Blue..What color is it?What color do you like?What does your mother\father do? Quality engineer.What do you want to be in the future ? I want to be painter.Why do you like to become a painter? Because Ilike to draw. Paiter is very smart.How to become a painter? I want to study hard and become smart.What do you learn from the story\Alice in wanderland?I want to be an Ideas, honesty, brave girlWhat do you do at home? I do my homework at home.What do you do on Sunday? What do you like to do on Sunday? I draw a picture on Sunday. What did you do yesterday?What day is today\tomorrow\yesterday? Sunday\Monday\Tuesday\Wendnesday\Fourday\Friday\SaturdayWhat’s the month? January\February\March\April\May\June\July\Aaugust\September\Octorber\November\DecemberWhat’s the season now? Spring\summer\autumn\winterWhat’s th is\that? It’s a\an…What are these\those? Thses\Those\They’re...Is this\that a…? Yes,it is\No,it isn’t.Are these\those\they ..s? Yes,they are.\No,they aren’t.What are you doing? I am jumping\walking\running\jogging.What are you going to do this summer holiday?What is you plan for the summer holiday?What can you see in the park in spring?What are you hobbies? I like to draw.Who is your English\Chinese\draw teacher? Miss Qian.Who is your best friend? What does she look like?Who are they? Who is he\she?Who teach you draw this picture? Miss Chen Shaoxing.Who will guide you to paint the picture?Where are you from? I’m from Foshan.Where are you come from?Where do you live? Foshan.Where are you going? I’m going to …?When do you get up? At six o’clock.When do you go to school? At seven o’clock.What time do you go to school everyday?When do you go to bed? At nine o’clock.When is your birthday? On September the 3rd.Which do you like best, apple or banana? 选一种回答：Apple.Which number do you like? Why do you like 1? I won the first ,I can go to Beijing. It’s lucky number.Which color\day\month\season\animal\food\song\book\sport\person\city do you like best? Why do you like Alice? Because she is a brave and prettey girl.How do you go to school? By car.How can you get here?How did you come here? I came here by car\bus\taxi\on foot.How old are you ? I’m sevenHow many days are there in a week? What are they? Seven.How many people are there in your family? Who are they? Three… Fater mother and me. How many students are there in your class?How many classes do you have in a day?How many seasons(months ) are there in a year? What are they?How many toes do you have?How much is the jacket?How to describe the picture?I think that Alice fell into the hole, together with the chicken leg, the alarm clock. The mushroom and the grass are mysterious. This is my fairy tale. This girl is me . I'm a dream girl.Why do you like Alice?How often do you watch TV? Half an hourDo you like animals\singing\drawing\swimming? Yes, I do.What other sport do you like?Can you sing a song? Can you play basketball? Yes, I can.Can you count? Yes,Ican\No,I can’tShow me your hands\nose\mouth\ears\eues\shoulder\ OK边做动作。