大二下学期英语口语考试资料整理(4级)

Test 1 Cultural differencesSection 21. What do cultural difference mean? Can you give some examples?People from different countries speak different languages, keep different value systems, and have different ways of looking at things. (People from different cultural back-grounds may have different beliefs, religions, customs and habits.) These differences are generally called cultural differences. Cultural differences are subtle and are often unrecognized and overlooked. For example, Chinese food culture is different form American.2. What problems may be caused by our failure to recognize cultural differences?Failure to recognize cultural differences may cause many problems. On the one hand, those who are uninformed about cultural differences may have difficulty communicating with their business associates from other cultures. On the other hand, inability to recognize cultural differences can make mutual understanding difficult. In a word, failure to recognize cultural differences lies at the root of many everyday misunderstandings and irritations among people of different countries or races.3. How can we deal with cultural difference?There are many ways to deal with cultural differences. First, we can avoid unintentionally offending others by learning the basic characteristics of other cultures. Second, don’t criticize or embarrass people from other cultures in public. What is more, understanding can only be reached if we are willing to treat people from other cultures with respect and as equals.Section 31. Do you have many friends? How important are they to you?Yes, I have many friends and they are important to me, because firstly, in study, they are able to give me a hand without hesitation when I can't study well and always remind me of learning. Secondly, in life, they always take care of me in all aspects, and they will help me in the first time whenever I have troubles.Thirdly,in emotion,they always accompany with me when I'm in sorrow,and encourage me to stand up again.As a result,they are so important to me and I can't live without them.2. Do you think people in the world are largely similar? Why or why not? Human nature is essentially the same everywhere, because all human beings have the need to eat, to have shelter, and to work. They also need to love others and be loved. At the same time, We, people of the world, are one big family, for together we exist, and together we try to make the world better for all.3. How can we improve our memory?There are many ways to improve our memory. Firstly, Memory is like a muscle-the more it is used, the better it gets. The more it is neglected, the worse it gets. Learning new skills could sharpen your memory. Secondly, Some vitamins are essential for the proper working of memory. Thirdly, Lack of water in the body has an immediate and deep effect on memory. Last but not least, to have a good memory, we must allow the brain to have enough sleep and rest.Test 2 Explaining ProcessesSection 21. What is the purpose of an oral presentation?We are often expected to give oral presentations to our classmates and teachers. To some teachers, our performance in oral presentations will form an important part of the overall assessment of our work.2. How can we make our presentations more effective?So how can we give an oral presentation effectively? First of all, we should organize information and ideas coherently; second, the speech should be delivered in a clear and vivid way. In addition, the use of charts, photos and computer graphics can help us to get our message across and at the same time make our presentations clear, interesting and memorable.3. What is OHP and what are its functions?OHP is the abbreviation for overhead project. The OHP is a device which projects enlarged images from transparencies onto a screen or white wall. Section 31. In what sense do you think we can regard the world we live as One World? On one hand, we, people of the world, are one big family, for together we exist, and together we try to make the world better for all. On the other hand, contacts between cultures promote understanding among peoples of the world. With the rapid development of transportation means and the information technology, the world is getting smaller and smaller.2. What techniques do you use to help you remember things?I h ave many techniques to remember things. Firstly, don’t try to memorize all the facts, but focus your attention on what you consider more important. Secondly, associating facts with images is a very efficient way to memorize a large quantity of information. Thirdly, it is impossible to concentrate if you are tense or nervous. Try to relax and you'll remember things. lastly whether you can remember things well or not depends on how often you recall them, so you can recall the past events more often.3. In what places has smoking already been banned? Are you in favor of thispolicy or not? Why?Smoking is strictly prohibited. The "No Smoking" sign is usually found in warehouses, in forests , on planes, in hospitals and so on. Nonsmokers in many countries are appealing for the prohibition of smoking in public places. Yes, I’m in favor of it. Because cigarette smoke pollutes the air of the public places, and it would affect people around them, it is also an impolite behavior. Besides, it can prevent the fire disasters to some degree.Test 3 WealthSection 21. What is the positive attitude toward wealth in our society?Modern life is built around money. Money is essential for buying goods and services. In a commercialized society, money ranks very high in people's value system. Money can buy certain comforts and offer some security. In addition, Money is man's greatest source of joy.2. What is the negative or neutral attitude toward wealth in our society? Money is very important but it is not the answer for everything. Sometimes it is also the greatest source of anxiety. Riches are not an end of life, but an instrument of life. However, some people e give up their family even violate the law for wealth.3. Do you think money can bring happiness? Why or why not?No, I don’t think so. Firstly, Money does not ensure happiness. Money brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health. Secondly, Happiness is not attained by amassing wealth. Thirdly, Happiness does not depend on the amount of money you have. A happy man is one who is content, whether he is rich or poor. We will be disappointed if we rely on wealth alone for happiness. Section 31. What is memory? How does it work?Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use or the process by which people store and retrieve information.2. How harmful is smoking to smokers and non-smokers?Smoking is harmful to both smokers and non-smokers. Smoking is known as a fatal cause of lung cancer. You run a greater risk if you are a chain smoker. Moreover, smoking is also found to be related to other types of cancer. Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attackthan nonsmokers. So smoking is not only a waste of money but is also a danger to one's health. Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers themselves but also to the non-smokers around them. Passive smoking can also cause lung cancer.3. Do you think war can be avoided? How?I believe war can be avoided, but it will take joint efforts by all the people in the world. Then, we all know that things are easier said than done. The process would be too complicated for me to imagine. My feeling is that, by and large, matters such as wars are still in the hands of world leaders and politicians. Even though we have the best wish for a world where all people live in peace, when a war is coming, the only thing ordinary people like us could do is hold anti-war demonstrations. But then we have to be careful not to end up in a war with the police. (I don’t think war can be avoided. War has always been a part of human history. There's a long way to go before we can totally eliminate it. We will never be able to get rid of war as long as there are countries that want to dominate other countries through the use of force. But we can do our best to reduce wars. For example, when there are conflicts between countries, we can negotiate with each other to find a peaceful way to solve the problems.)Test 4 AgingSection 21. What does aging mean? How old are people considered elderly?Aging refers to the natural process of growing old. It’s a decline in all areas of a person’s mental and physical abilities. People over 65 years old are generally considered elderly.2. How should we treat old people?We should treat old people with respect and affection. And what’s more, we should take good care of them, especially when they are sick because old age is often accompanied by various kinds of illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. And the elderly are delighted by visits from their children and friends, so we should often visit them. Besides, being admired and praised by the young is a great pleasure to the elderly.3. What are the common ailments of the elderly?It is common for old people to suffer from one or several chronic illnesses (慢性病). I guess many of these illnesses are related to a decline in their physical and mental abilities. Take my grandparents for example. My maternal grandfather has high blood pressure, and my grandmother has diabetes (糖尿病). When I visited them, I noticed that they sometimes complained about pains in their back or legs, and they seemed to have a hard time remembering new telephone numbers.Section 31. Why do some young people pick up smoking?First, they may have picked up smoking out of curiosity, the youth are curiosity of everything around them, they want to have a try. Second, they smoke because of peer pressure. Third, because they thought it was cool even they know that it is harmful to themselves and the nonsmokers around them but they just can’t control themselves.2. What damage does war do to mankind?Throughout human history, war has always been the greatest source of pain and suffering. War is a human tragedy. Millions of people die and families fall apart as a result of war. War is costly in money, resources and human lives. 3. How do you make friends? How can we keep friendship alive?Firstly, I don't try to win a friend with gifts only. Secondly,the only way to have a friend is to be one.So,I will regard him or her as my friend in the first.Thirdly, I will sharing my friends' sorrow to show my deep friendship for them.Finally,I will show up my sincere attitude,and help them when they in trouble.Firstly, we shouldn't betray our friends forever. Secondly, friendship involves affection and intimacy ,trust and shared experience. so we should keep contact with our friends. Thirdly, sharing your joy and sorrow with your friends and keeping your friends informed about yourself. Finally, Remembering important days in your friends' lives can nurture friendshipTest 5 AddictionSection 21. What is addiction? What are the things people can easily get addicted to? An addiction is the condition of being dependent on a drug，or on the crave to do something because one cannot stop doing it. One can be addicted to cigarette smoking, drugs, the Internet.2. Why do you think some people, especially young people, take drugs?I think young people may try drugs out of curiosity or may be tempted to take drugs because of peer pressure.Secondly,drugs have strong addictive power. Those who try may get addicted from the very first use.Thirdly,some people take drugs to feel good or temporarily forget their problems and reduce their stress.So i think some people, especially young people take drugs.3. What can we do to prevent or reduce drug abuse?The ways to prevent or reduce drug abuse is as follow: to fight drug abuse, we need to deal with both the supply and demand sides of the problem. On one hand, in order to prevent drug abuse, we can launch drug education programs to teach young people about the risks involved and make greater efforts tocrack down on drug trafficking (非法买卖). On the other hand, we can set up more rehabilitation centers to help those who are addicted to quit drugs. Meanwhile, I think punishment alone is not an effective way to help drug users quit drugs.Section 31. What do you think are the causes of war?Throughout history, most wars have been waged to protect the economic interests of superpowers. I think war breaks out because of many reasons like ethnic or religious conflicts, territorial or economic disputes, ideological differences, interest and material desires.2. What is true friendship? What kind of friends do you think are true friends? Firstly, In my opinion, friendship involves affection and intimacy. Friendship is based on warmth, trust and shared experience. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, the value of which can stand the test of time. True friendship is like health, the value of which is seldom known until it is lost. Secondly,I think a good friend is a friend for life,and real friends are friends forever. Thirdly, a friend is, as it were, a second self and a friend is one whom you can trust and talk to. Thirdly, a friend is someone who will help you if you are in trouble and who will listen to you when you talk about your problems. Just as the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. In addition, A friend is a person before whom I may think aloud, because I regard them as my true friends.3. What are the traditions of birthday celebrations in some English-speaking countries such as Britain and the U.S.? How do they differ from the Chinese ones?Test 6 FriendshipSection 21. What is true friendship?Friendship involves affection and intimacy. Friendship is based on warmth, trust and shared experience. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, the value of which can stand the test of time. True friendship is like health, the value of which is seldom known until it is lost.2. What kind of people do you want to make friends with? Why?As for me, I'd like to make friends with those who are kind-hearted, compassionate, caring, honest and thoughtful, because they are sincere andreliable. So don’t try to win a friend with gifts only. The only way to have a friend is to be one.3. How can we keep friendship alive?Firstly, we shouldn't betray our friends forever. Secondly, friendship involves affection and intimacy ,trust and shared experience. so we should keep contact with our friends. Thirdly, sharing your joy and sorrow with your friends and keeping your friends informed about yourself. Finally, Remembering important days in your friends' lives can nurture friendshipSection 31. Why do young people pick up smoking?First, they may have picked up smoking out of curiosity, the youth are curiosity of everything around them, they want to have a try. Second, they smoke because of peer pressure. Third, because they thought it was cool even they know that it is harmful to themselves and the nonsmokers around them but they just can’t control themselves.2. What damages does war do to mankind?Throughout human history, war has always been the greatest source of pain and suffering. War is a human tragedy. Millions of people die and families fall apart as a result of war. War is costly in money, resources and human lives. 3. Do you think money can bring happiness? Why or why not?No, I don’t think so. Firstly, Money does not ensure happiness. Secondly, Happiness is not attained by amassing (聚积) wealth. Thirdly, Happiness does not depend on the amount of money you have. A happy man is one who is content, whether he is rich or poor. We will be disappointed if we rely on wealth alone for happiness.Test 7 One worldSection 21. Do you think people in the world are largely similar? Why or why not?I think we, people of the world, are one big family. We all live in the same earth. At first, the world in which we live gives birth to and nurtures our human race. Second, all human beings have the need to eat, to have shelter, and to work.They also need to love others and be loved. Last, all of us live together to make the world better and better. So people in the world are largely similar and we can regard the world we live as One World.2. What are the traditions of birthday celebrations in some English-speaking countries such as Britain and the U.S.? How do they differ from the Chinese ones?In China, special noodles are served for lunch in honor of the birthday person. The noodles are extra long to symbolize a long life. While in some other cultures, people celebrate birthdays with a cake topped with lighted candles and the number of which represents how old a person is turning. Actually, cakes, lights, and candles are often associated with the celebration of a person’s birthday in many Western countries.3. In what sense do you think we can regard the world we live as One World? On one hand, we, people of the world, are one big family, for together we exist, and together we try to make the world better for all. On the other hand, contacts between cultures promote understanding among peoples of the world. With the rapid development of transportation means and the information technology, the world is getting smaller and smaller.Section 31. What is true friendship? What kind of friends do you think are true friends? Firstly, In my opinion, friendship involves affection and intimacy. Friendship is based on warmth, trust and shared experience. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, the value of which can stand the test of time. True friendship is like health, the value of which is seldom known until it is lost. Secondly,I think a good friend is a friend for life,and real friends are friends forever. Thirdly, a friend is, as it were, a second self and a friend is one whom you can trust and talk to. Thirdly, a friend is someone who will help you if you are in trouble and who will listen to you when you talk about your problems. Just as the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. In addition, A friend is a person before whom I may think aloud, because I regard them as my true friends.2. What do you think are the causes of war?War breaks out because of many reasons like ethnic or religious conflicts, territorial or economic disputes, ideological differences, interest and material desires.3. How can we improve our memory?There are many ways to improve our memory. Firstly, Memory is like a muscle-the more it is used, the better it gets. The more it is neglected, the worse it gets. Learning new skills could sharpen your memory. Secondly, Some vitamins are essential for the proper working of memory. Thirdly, Lack ofwater in the body has an immediate and deep effect on memory. Last but not least, to have a good memory, we must allow the brain to have enough sleep and rest.Test 8 MemorySection 21. What is memory? How does it work?Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use or the process by which people store and retrieve information.2. How important is a good memory in learning English?To learn English well, a good memory is a must. On one hand, it is an advantage to remember more words. On the other hand, when we do listening, we can effectively get the main point. As a result, our English can make great progress and get improved.3. How can we improve our memory?There are many ways to improve our memory. Firstly, Memory is like a muscle-the more it is used, the better it gets. The more it is neglected, the worse it gets. Learning new skills could sharpen your memory. Secondly, Some vitamins are essential for the proper working of memory. Thirdly, Lack of water in the body has an immediate and deep effect on memory. Last but not least, to have a good memory, we must allow the brain to have enough sleep and rest.Section 31. Do you have many friends? How important are they to you?Yes, I have many friends and they are important to me, because firstly, in study, they are able to give me a hand without hesitation when I can't study well and always remind me of learning. Secondly, in life, they always take care of me in all aspects, and they will help me in the first time whenever I have troubles.Thirdly,in emotion,they always accompany with me when I'm in sorrow,and encourage me to stand up again.As a result,they are so important to me and I can't live without them.2. How important is a good memory in learning English?To learn English well, a good memory is a must. On one hand, it is an advantage to remember more words. On the other hand, when we do listening, we can effectively get the main point. As a result, our English can make great progress and get improved.3. What is "Culture Shock"? How to cope with it?Culture shock is a painful feeling people experience we undergo when we encounter entirely different ways of life in another culture. It often happens to people who have been suddenly transplanted (迁移) abroad. There are severalthings we can do to prevent or reduce the negative effects of culture shock. First of all, before we enter a strange culture, we can learn about it and prepare ourselves for the new experience. Second, when we are in the new culture, we should maintain an open attitude and try to adjust to the new environment. Third, when we run into problems, we should keep calm, and try to get assistance. Finally, if we are going to have a long stay in the culture, we should make an effort to gradually blend in the new surroundings and make ourselves comfortable there.Test 9 Anti-smokingSection 21. Why do some young people pick up smoking?First, they may have picked up smoking out of curiosity, the youth are curiosity of everything around them, they want to have a try. Second, they smoke because of peer pressure. Third, because they thought it was cool even they know that it is harmful to themselves and the nonsmokers around them but they just can’t control themselves.2. How harmful is smoking to smokers and non-smokers?Smoking is harmful to both smokers and non-smokers. Smoking is known as a fatal cause of lung cancer. You run a greater risk if you are a chain smoker. Moreover, smoking is also found to be related to other types of cancer. Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than nonsmokers. So smoking is not only a waste of money but is also a danger to one's health. Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers themselves but also to the non-smokers around them. Passive smoking can also cause lung cancer.3. In what places has smoking already been banned? Are you in favor of this policy or not? Why?Smoking is strictly prohibited. The "No Smoking" sign is usually found in warehouses, in forests , on planes, in hospitals and so on. Nonsmokers in many countries are appealing for the prohibition of smoking in public places. Yes, I’m in favor of it. Because cigarette smoke pollutes the air of the public places, and it would affect people around them, it is also an impolite behavior. Besides, it can prevent the fire disasters to some degree.Section 31. In what sense do you think we can regard the world we live as One World? On one hand, we, people of the world, are one big family, for together we exist, and together we try to make the world better for all. On the other hand, contacts between cultures promote understanding among peoples of the world. With the rapid development of transportation means and the informationtechnology, the world is getting smaller and smaller.2. Have you visited a war cemetery or a war memorial? If you have, how did you feel?Yes, I have visited a war memorial about Anti-Japanese War. I feel extremely grieved(悲痛) about the victims died in the war. They were innocent but the war bought great pain and suffering to them. I’m proud of our soldiers because they sacrificed themselves to fight for justice and peace. I hate the invaders bitterly because they were cruel and bought great pain to innocent people.3. What techniques do you use to help you remember things?I have many techniques to remember things. Firstly, don’t try to memorize all the facts, but focus your attention on what you consider more important. Secondly, associating facts with images is a very efficient way to memorize a large quantity of information. Thirdly, it is impossible to concentrate if you are tense or nervous. Try to relax and you'll remember things. lastly whether you can remember things well or not depends on how often you recall them, so you can recall the past events more often.Test 10 WarSection 21. What do you think are the causes of war?War breaks out because of many reasons like ethnic or religious conflicts, territorial or economic disputes, ideological differences, interest and material desires.2. What damages does war do you to mankind?Throughout human history, war has always been the greatest source of pain and suffering. War is a human tragedy. Millions of people die and families fall apart as a result of war. War is costly in money, resources and human lives.3. Do you think war can be avoided? How?I believe war can be avoided, but it will take joint efforts by all the people in the world. Then, we all know that things are easier said than done. The process would be too complicated for me to imagine. My feeling is that, by and large, matters such as wars are still in the hands of world leaders and politicians. Even though we have the best wish for a world where all people live in peace, when a war is coming, the only thing ordinary people like us could do is hold anti-war demonstrations. But then we have to be careful not to end up in a war with the police. (I don’t think war can be avoided. War has always been a part of human history. There's a long way to go before we can totally eliminate it. We will never be able to get rid of war as long as there are countries that want to dominate other countries through the use of force. But we can do our best to reduce wars. For example, when there are conflicts between countries, we cannegotiate with each other to find a peaceful way to solve the problems.) Section 31. What is memory? How does it work?Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use or the process by which people store and retrieve information.2. How harmful is smoking to smokers and non-smokers?Smoking is harmful to both smokers and non-smokers. Smoking is known as a fatal cause of lung cancer. You run a greater risk if you are a chain smoker. Moreover, smoking is also found to be related to other types of cancer. Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than nonsmokers. So smoking is not only a waste of money but is also a danger to one's health. Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers themselves but also to the non-smokers around them. Passive smoking can also cause lung cancer.3. What can we do to prevent or reduce drug abuse?The ways to prevent or reduce drug abuse is as follow: to fight drug abuse, we need to deal with both the supply and demand sides of the problem. On one hand, in order to prevent drug abuse, we can launch drug education programs to teach young people about the risks involved and make greater efforts to crack down on drug trafficking (非法买卖). On the other hand, we can set up more rehabilitation centers to help those who are addicted to quit drugs. Meanwhile, I think punishment alone is not an effective way to help drug users quit drugs.。