大学英语口语测试试题及回答

Ⅰ. Read Passage.Read the following story, and then retell it.Two friends were walking through the desert. During their journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other. Without saying anything, the injured friend wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.” They kept on walking, until they found a place with water and trees. They decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped ventured too far into the water and became stuck in the deep mud and was drowning, but his friend saved him. After he recovered from the incident, he carved into a stone: “Today my friend saved my life.” The friend, who had both slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone. Why?” The friend replied: “When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the wind can wipe it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must carve it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”Interview with GodI dreamed I had an interview with God.“So you would like to interview me?” God asked“If you have the time” I said.God smiled“My time is eternity”“What questions do you have in mind for me?”“What surprises you most about humankind?...”God answered...“That they get bored with childhood. They rush to grow up and then long to be children again.”“That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.”“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future.”That they live as if they will never die, and die as if they had never lived.”God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a whileAnd then I asked...“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”God replied with a smile“To learn they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is let themselves be loved.”“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others.”“To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.”“To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love,and it takes many years to heal them.”“To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.”“To learn that there are persons who love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show theirfeelings.”“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently.”“To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others. But that they must forgive themselves.”“And to learn that I am here always.”Ⅱ. Free Talk.1.How’s your college life?2.What’s your favorite food?3.Tell me about your friend.4.Do you often go shopping?5.Would you please tell me something about your family?Ⅲ. Talk about the Pictures.Ⅳ. Passage.We all know that it’s not possible for man to control the weather. But we can tell what important changes there will be in the weather in the short term. This is called weather forecasting. Many people rely on the weatherman to provide that information, but one method of weather forecasting is simply to use your eyes and brains. For example, if you see a rainbow in rainy weather in the evening, this is a sign that the weather will soon be clear and fine. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near; this is a sign of much water vapor in the air, and then rain will probably come. If a fog appears just about sunrise in the morning, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If the stars twinkleclearly at night, then fine weather will come the next day.1.Weather forecasting makes it possible for man to __________________(tell what the weather will probably be like in the short term)2.Weather forecasting can be made with the help of ____________________ (observation)3.It will be a __________________ day if a rainbow appears in rainy weather. (sunny)4.If distant objects seem quite clear and near,______________ weather will then probably come. (rainy)5. A fog that occurs at sunrise is a sign of ________ weather during the day. (warm)Once an old gentleman went to see a doctor. The doctor examined him and said, “Medicine won’t help you. You must have a complete rest. Go to a quiet place for a month, go to bed early, drink milk, walk a lot, and smoke just one cigar a day.”“Thank you very much,” said the old gentleman, “I shall do everything you say.”A month later, the gentleman came to the doctor again. “How do you do!” said the doctor, “I am very glad to see you. You look much younger.”“Oh, doctor,” said the gentleman, “I feel quirt well now. I had a good rest. I went to bed early. I drank a lot of milk.I walked a lot. Your advice certainly helped me. But you told me to smoke one cigar a day, and that one cigar almost killed me at first. It’s no joke to start smoking at my age”1.Where did the doctor suggest the gentleman to go? (to the countryside)2.What did the doctor suggest the gentleman to drink? (milk)3.According to the doctor, which of the following would do harm to the gentleman’s health? (smoking cigars)4.What had almost killed the gentleman? (the cigar)5.What can we infer from the story? (The gentleman didn’t smoke before seeing the doctor)Ⅴ. Create dialogs.Create a dialog with a partner for each of the following situations. Role-play the dialogs in front of the class.1. Two freshmen are talking about college life and their majors. A majors in business, and B in computer science. They are both unsatisfied with their major to some extent.A.say what you think about college life.B.Give your opinion of A’s view.A.Tell B your problem and the cause for that.B.Give your opinion of what A says, and tell him/her about your situation.ment on B’s words.2. Your and your partner are talking about habits. You usually have regular meals and have a balanced diet. Your partner does not have regular meals, eat a lot of meat, and seldom touches vegetables or fruit.A. suggest vegetables and fruit to your partner.B. say you love meat the best.A. give your warning of eating fat.B. say you know the important of a balanced diet but just cannot change your eating habit.A. stress the importance of a good diet again.B. show your impatience.Ⅵ.Topic presentation & follow-up questionsNow, here are some other topics. Please choose one topic from them.Topic 1 EducationWhat is the most interesting class you have ever taken?Explain the aspects of the class that made it interesting. Include details and examples in your explanation.Now, you have 4 minutes to talk about it, and then I’ll ask you a few questions related to the topic.1. Do you want to go abroad for further study? Why?2. Do you think that foreign degrees and diplomas can help you to find a better job?3. Some students prepare for tests by studying alone. Others prepare for tests by studying with other students or a tutor. Which study method do you think is better, and why?Topic 2 Health and Body CareSome people get up early in the morning and go to bed early at night. Others get up late in the morning and stay up until late at night. What do you think is better and why?Now, you have 4 minutes to talk about it, and then I’ll ask you a few questions related to the topic.1. Some people relax by staying at home. Others relax by going out. Which type of relaxation is better for you and why?2. Do you prefer Chinese herbal medicine or western medicine? Please give your reasons.3. To keep our mental health, do you think it important to have friends? Please explain.口语测试Part I. (50%)In this part, you will1)Read aloud the marked parts of the passage. (25%)2)Retell the passage in your own words. (25%)Mr. Brown liked fish very much, and when he had enough money, he bought some in the market for his dinner, and took it home. But when his wife saw the fish, she always said to herself, “Good！Now I will invite my friends to lunch and we will eat this fish. They like fish very much.”So when Mr. Brown came home in the evening after his work, the fish was never there, and his wife always said, “Oh, your cat ate it！She is a very bad animal！” And she gave Mr. Brown soup and rice for his dinner.But one evening when this happened again, Mr. Brown became very angry. He took the cat and his wife to the shop near his house and weighed the cat carefully. Then he turned to his wife and said, “My fish weighed three pounds. This cat weighs three pounds too. My fish is here, you say. Then where is my cat?”Part II. (50%) The rules of points:1) Pronunciation: 10points2) Fluency & correct: 15points3) Appearance: 5points4) Brief & vivid: 15points5) Action & others: 5pointsIn this part, there are two topics. For each topic you will be presented some things for you to make a comparison or stated your opinion in-group discussion.(1). (25%) Which Forms of Transport Do You Prefer?Another summer vacation has begun. You plan to spend ten days traveling to an interesting place. But you have not decided which form of transport you may take. Here are some means of long-distance transportation—Train, Ship, and Plane & Bus. Which forms of transport do you prefer? Tell & compare theiradvantages and disadvantages.Picture 1Picture 2Picture 3Picture 4(2). (25%) Try to describe the following pictures。

1 How do you feel about trying new things?I like trying new things because it enables me to experience more and learnmore about others, by which I can become more liberal and less biased.they often let me down. Trying new thingsI don’t like trying new things becausesometimes means venture or even danger, so I don’t like trying new things and would like to stick to the familiar2 What stops you from trying new things?Trying new things may have too much demand on me. Furthermore, trying new things may bring me disappointment or even failure.3 What have you achieved in your life that makes you feel proud?I take great pride in winning first place in the speech contest held in my university.4 Who do you admire for their achievements and why?I admire Winston Churchill, who led his country from the verge of defeat to victory.1Do you believe that a good memory is critical to success? Why or why not?Yes, I firmly believe that a good memory determines a person’s success.Firstly, a good memory is a great help in the process of learning. Secondly, a good memory can help you build relationships, which is also a decisive factor for success. Thirdlyand most importantly, a good memory can provide you with quick, reliable accessto essential thinking tools.No, I don’t think a good memory is critical to success.In my opinion, it is diligence, creativity and persistence that eventually determine one’s success.2 Have you ever tried any method to improve your memory? Do you think thatuseful?Yes, I have tried some methods to improve my memory. For example, I learned the method of location from a book and I liked it very much.Yes, I once believed that there might be some special shortcuts to improving my memory. But when I tried a couple of methods, I felt it was inconvenient to applythem and it is a waste of time. I think I would never try any method again1 How are you feeling today? Why?-balanced and optimistic today.? I’m feeling quite well? I am not quite feeling myself today. I feel I have a sore throat.2 Would you describe yourself as an optimist or apessimist? Why?? I am an optimist. Whenever I get in a tricky situation, I thinkof the positives and manage to pull myself through.? I think I am a pessimist. I always feel that I can’t do well enough. I am always afraid of being laughed by other3 What’s the best thing that’s happened to you thisyear?The happiest thing that happened to me this year is that I got a scholarship.I was even not a good student last year and indulged myself in playing computer games. But I made up my mind to catch up with my classmates because of the encouragement from my family and my teachers. After several months of hard work, finally I made itDiscuss and give advice to:1. someone who is nervous about a job interview.Firstly, be prepared for the interview process.? getting familiar with the interview process? making thorough preparationsSecondly, take deep breaths.Finally, distract yourself a bit from being nervous.? reading your resume2. someone who is stressed about his / her studies.First, recognize the cause of your stress.?a real threat or ju st imaginedSecond, learn to relax.? planned relaxation?music, a long soak, or a walkFinally, relax yourself on a regular basis.?Relaxation exercises for the body and the mind?combine the two techniques3. someone who has too many things to do.First, compile a checklist of all the things to be done.Moreover, prioritize the list of things.?urgent things? general routine things? last-minute tasksFinally, tick the finished task off.2 What other methods can you think of to deal with theproblem that people are getting angrier in modern society?1) Explore what’s really behind your anger.It is very likely that…Only…can… (e.g. help you tackle this bad emotion)2) Be aware of warning signs and triggers.…allow you to take steps to manage your anger before it getsout of control.3) Contact a metal health specialist for consultation.… can give you advice if you cannot deal with … on your own.Unit31 Do you know your neighbors? How well do you knowthem?Yes, I know my neighbors very well. We have been friends for many yearsand often invite each other for family dinners.Actually, I don’t know my neighbors very well. It’s difficult for people living in apartments to know their next-door neighbors nowadays. We may nod at eachother or say hi when meeting in the building but never have a long conversation. Ieven don’t know what they do or where they work.2 What do you think makes a good / bad neighbor?A good neighbor is someone you can trust, depend on and share your happiness and grief, just like one of your family members. / A bad and inconsiderate neighbor makes much noise late at night, throws rubbish anywherein the doorway, and never cares about what others feelWhich of these websites do you use regularly? Which do you use occasionally? Which do you never use?The websites I use regularly include search engines, news sites, blogs, Wikiand social networking sites. I use these websites almost every day to get information I need and share things about myself. As to the types of websites suchas photo sharing websites and travel sites, I only visit them occasionally. The websites I never use include rating sites, dating sites, and corporate websites1 What do you think are the similarities and differencesbetween an online community and a real community?I think there are similarities as well as differences between an online community and a real community. On the one hand, an online community is justsimilar to a real community in sharing and discussing. On the other hand, there arealso many clear differences. For Example, …　2 What are the benefits of online communities?Online communities provide another chance for people to communicate witheach other. They do things without going out, and this saves time, money, energyand natural resources. Furthermore, through online communities, people can sometimes do what they can’t do in real communities. For example, a guy who may be shy and quiet in the eyes of his friends and families may become open and talkative in online communitie3 What are the possible dangers or problems ifpeople spend a lot of time in online communities?If people spend a lot of time in online communities, they will be greatlyaffected physically, mentally and emotionally. They may become inactive, slow inmemorizing things, as well as addicted to the Internet and confuse the online communities with the real ones, thus having difficulties in communicating with other people around them.1 Would you like to visit this please? Why or why not??I like traveling a lot, and I prefer going to places like Anuta. Though underdeveloped and isolated, it has not been damaged by industrialization and civilization.?I don’t want to visit such underdeveloped and uncivilized places. People there may be rude and impolite. And the food may also be raw and not attractive. Moreover, there are no modern facilities2 What can the modern world learn from places likeAnuta?Anutan society emphasizes the value of collaboration. Places like Anuta show us how human beings should coexist with nature and protect their environment, traditions and customs. These are what the modern world can learn from places like Anuta.3 What will happen to the local community of Anuta if more and more tourists visit there?I think a lot of changes will occur if more and more tourists flock there. On the one hand, the tour industry would bring local people higher income and more opportunities foremployment. On the other hand, it will cause increasing damage to their environment and bring about changes in the values and lifestyles of local community。

大学英语口语进阶思辨学术答案unit3 第二个问题：best a going a good performance a do,你觉得什么是一个 best a good performance?或者说，你认为什么是一个 best b based bound?这是哪种答案才能让你觉得这么简单？回答: Best a good goodbound for love.一段话结束了，我很高兴能有机会跟大家分享这个问题。

~~break to me,大家可以尝试用各种不同的方式表达这个问题。

在回答之前请记住以下内容:~不要做任何改变，如果说的是真话，你会发现你的思想会有很大的改变;~让你感觉到这个问题不像是英语口语的考题，更像是西方哲学对话和思维方式测试。

1.一句话说清楚了，一个思想是由许多部分组成的；你可以把它理解为一种思想的元素组成的一种“物质”的存在形式；你可以把它理解为一个思想的概念以及一个思想所包含的“观念”。

—你认为所有观点的形成都是一个“观念”；或者说所有观点都是同一个思想构成的？你可以把它理解为一种抽象的说法，但不能说它就不是一种东西；你可以把它理解为一个有生命并且是相互联系的东西；你可以把它理解为一种独立的和超越于其之上的东西。

你们两个人中都有一个叫做 human proposal good spectromity in for love.虽然你可以把它解释为一个“观念”或者说是一个“抽象”字，但一个思想最终可能都是一个有生命且可以独立存在的。

2.如果你说出了大部分话，就意味着你把思想分为了很多部分；你需要让思想更有条理，更有逻辑；让思维更清晰。

如果你只是想把一些不相关的思想整合起来，那么你就不会考虑到思想是否有很多环节；让我们来看看不同形式的思想如何整合成为整体。

让我们来看一段话。

“我已经知道这些事情了！”我回答道。

“我不知道！我也没有理解……现在不是我理解。

”“我不明白……我不知道？”3.请记住一定不要说出任何一句话；~我也不是完美的，我知道我有很多缺点。

大学英语测试试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园正确答案：A2. 以下哪项是对话中提到的活动？A. 游泳B. 跑步C. 骑自行车正确答案：B3. 对话中提到的天气如何？A. 晴朗B. 多云C. 下雨正确答案：C二、词汇与语法（共30分）4. 根据句意，选择正确的选项填空。

The weather is ________ today.A. niceB. badC. cold正确答案：A5. 根据句意，选择正确的选项填空。

She ________ her homework last night.A. finishedB. finishedC. finished正确答案：A6. 根据句意，选择正确的选项填空。

He ________ to the party.A. didn't goB. doesn't goC. won't go正确答案：A三、阅读理解（共30分）7. 根据文章内容，以下哪项是正确的？A. 作者喜欢阅读B. 作者喜欢旅行C. 作者喜欢音乐正确答案：A8. 文章中提到的主要活动是什么？A. 看电影B. 参加聚会C. 学习正确答案：C9. 作者对这项活动的态度如何？A. 积极B. 消极C. 中立正确答案：A四、写作（共20分）10. 根据以下提示，写一篇不少于100词的短文。

提示：描述你最喜欢的季节和原因。

正确答案：（此处应由考生根据提示自行撰写短文，答案不唯一）五、翻译（共20分）11. 将以下句子从英文翻译成中文。

"The book is very interesting and I can't put it down."正确答案：这本书非常有趣，我放不下它。

12. 将以下句子从中文翻译成英文。

“他每天早晨都会去公园跑步。

”正确答案："He goes running in the park every morning."六、完形填空（共20分）13. 阅读下面的短文，从所给的选项中选择最合适的一项填入空白处。

大学英语一级口语考试题型及样题1、试卷构成大学英语一级口语考试由四个部分构成：Part I Read aloud (20%)Part II Describe pictures (20%)Part III State opinions (30%)Part IV Answer questions (30%)2、试卷各部分所考核的内容、答题方式及评分标准1）Read aloud第一部分的内容共５句话，其中３句话选自一级综合教程《新视野大学英语读写教程》，２句话涉及英语绕口令与名人名言，总长度为100个词左右。

要求学生用正确的语音语调流利地进行朗读。

评分标准为：语音占５%；语调占５%；流利程度占10%。

2）Describe pictures第二部分给考生1分钟思考所给图片的内容，然后在2分钟内描述该图片。

主要考查学生《新视野大学英语听说教程》与《Inside out》教材中某一单元的内容掌握情况，鼓励学生将所学内容运用于实践。

评分标准为：词汇结构占5%；语言连贯占5%；内容完整占10%。

3）State opinions (30%)第三部分要求学生基于所提供的关键词，就某个话题阐述自己的观点。

要求学生的回答能围绕关键词，表达完整，观点明晰。

评分标准为：词汇结构占5%；语言连贯占5%；内容完整占10%，观点明晰占10%。

4）Answer questions (30%)第四部分的内容选自听说教程的某一单元，或某几个单元。

就这（些）单元的主题提出问题供学生回答。

学生的回答必须切题、清楚、具有逻辑性。

评分标准为：词汇结构占5%；语言连贯占5%；内容完整占10%，观点明晰占10%。

南通大学一级口语试题库样题Part I Read aloud （20%）Directions: Read the following 5 sentences aloud. Please pay attention to your pronunciation and intonation. Give a proper pause when reading a long sentence.Sentence 1: Badmin was able to beat Bill at billiards, but Bill always beat Badmin badly at badminton.Sentence 2: I find life an exciting business and most exciting when it is lived for others. (Helen Keller, American writer) Sentence 3: Not only can students choose when and where to learn for an online course, but they can also take time to think through answers before making a reply.Sentence 4: I’ll never forget the teacher who showed me that learning a foreign language could be fun and rewarding. Were it not for him, I would not be able to speak English as well as I do now.Sentence 5: Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life.Part II Describe pictures （20%）Directions:Step 1：You are given 1 minute to organize your thoughts about the following picture before you start recording. Please use as many words and expressions you have learned in class as possible.Step 2：You are encouraged to describe the picture within 2 minutes. Please keep talking before the due time.Part III State opinions （30%）Directions: Based on the given key words and phrases, you are required to state your opinions about how to learn a foreign language well within 2 minutes.Key words: rewarding, frustration, participate, reap the benefit of, intimidatePart IV Answer questions （30%）Directions: Answer the following question within 2 minutes.Please talk about one of your family members.(hints: name, age, job, physical appearance, hobby…)More ExamplesPart I-1A snow-white swan swam swiftly to catch a slowly-swimming snake in a lake.湖中一只雪白的天鹅快速地游动着去追赶一条慢慢游动的蛇。

英语口语考试话题集锦英语口语话题精选1. Please talk about the importance of time. What’s your view on it?2. Green food is now becoming more and more popular. Do you know why? And can you say something about the changes in people’s diet nowadays?3. Your best friend’s sister is going to marry an American, and you two talk about the marriage across nations.4. Finding a job, further study or going abroad, which will you choose and how do you prepare to achieve the goal?5. You find your best friend is smoking, and you want to stop him /her, so you talk with him /her about the harm of smoking and try to persuade him /her to quit smoking.6. “The thinner, the better?” You are free to exchange your views on beauty.7. How would you like to get rid of your stress in daily life? Please share your experiences with your partner.8. Live to work or live to enjoy? You are required to present your opinions to your partner.9. How do you understand “Green Olympics”, what do you think is our duty to achieve this goal?10. Campus marriage: good or bad?11. Do you think surfing on the Internet can help you? And how?12. Do you believe in love at first sight? What’s your definition of “true love”?13. What can you do to resist temptation(诱惑) when shopping? (Your partner is crazy about each hot item on sale, while you are rather sensible and are ready to give some advice.)14. Do you have a mobile phone? If you do, do you think it’s good or bad? If you don’t, would you like to buy one? Why?15. Do you like developing friendship or love with a key pal(网友)? Why or why not?16. Is it better for a woman to find a good husband than to find a good job? You two are on opposite sides and are supposed to give your own opinions.17. If you got 5,000,000 Yuan by winning lottery ticket, what will you do? Share your opinion with your partner.18. “Laughter is the best medicine.” You two can discuss it freely.19. Do you think there is a friendship between parents and children? How can you improve it?20. Do you often judge people by appearances? How do you think about it?21. My view on the value of life.22.There still exists sexual discrimination against the female in job market in China. What’s your opinion on it?23. Do you think honesty is going out of style ?why or why not?24. Are you afraid of making mistakes? What helps you overcome them? Can you give an example?25.Have you ever cheated on exams or thought of cheating on exams? What are the reasons?26. What is intelligence? Does a high score in an intelligence test mean one is intelligent ?27.What kind of feeling do you have when you are praised? How do you feel when you are blamed?28. If a foreigner comes to visit our university, how do you make a brief introduction of ourcampus to him or her?29. Your friends ask you to go to see a film this evening. You don't want to go as you have a lot of homework to do. What do you say to them?30. What is your idea of a qualified teacher?31. What are the essential qualities to success?32. Do you think what is your most difficult part when you learn English?33. Can you describe the importance of self-confidence? Can you give some examples or tell your own experience about it?34. What do you think a young person can learn from an old man?35. Do you think who are more important, old friends or new fri ends? What’s the most important among friends?36. Do you have any idea of the greenhouse effect?37. What’s your feeling about the earthquake in Wenchuang?38. When an earthquake comes, what should we do to protect ourselves?39. Discuss a person you respect or admire. And why?40. What can we do to build up a healthy environment?41. My view on opportunity and challenge.42. Discuss the difference between college life and middle school life.43. Do you want to find a job you are interested in or a well-pa id one? You’re free to talk about your future jobs.44. What kind of TV programs do you like best? You are required to make a conversation about one of your favorite TV programs you have watched recently?45. How do you define “Happiness”?46. Have you ever taken part in a certain elective course? How is it going on? Why did you choose it? Do you benefit a lot from it?47. What kind of physical challenges do you enjoy best? Describe the excitement of that activity. And how about mental challenges? (Reference words: mountaineering, skating, car racing, chess games, marketing, etc.)48. What’s your own way of spending two-day weekend? Anything special? You are welcome to name some advisable choices for our weekend.49. What is your favorate holiday? (referenc e: Spring Festival ,Moon’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Easter , Christmas, etc.)50. Do you love traveling? What places of interest have you ever been to? Please share your traveling experiences with your partner and tell him or her what you learn from it?51. Teacher, a person who you care, famous, neighbor, old person, my friend:I will describe a teacher who taught me when I was in the primary school. He was very friendly and kind-hearted person. No matter what trouble you were in he would always give you his hand. He was very patient with his students. I remember one thing very clearly. Once I made a big mistake. I thought he would be very angry with me. But to my surprise, he gave me a gentle persuasion and encouraged me with his smile. He was very famous for his teaching in the education scope and awarded many times because of his excellent performance. You know childhood is quite important for the growth of a child. The influence he imposed on me will keep me company through my whole life.52. childI will talk about the things about my brother. He was five years old. Although he is very little, he gives everyone around him a mixed feeling. He is a trouble-maker and always play tricks with others. I remember he put an artificial snake on his father’s bed a nd gave him a big jump. Besides this, he is very cute and kind-hearted. Once he brought back a lost dog that hurt in his leg. After his considerate care ,the dog recovered very soon. At that moment, he acted as a man as if he had taken some sense of responsibility. He often reminds me of my beautiful memory about the childhood which is a little far away. I hope my brother can maintain his nature and enjoy his time. After all, childhood is the most memorable period during the whole life.53. An activity in English class:When I was in senior high school my teacher assigned a task that we would prepare for a small drama in English in groups which consist of five people each. We would translate lines and rehearse on our own. You know, studying English is a boring thing to some degree. You must have a strong interest in it if you want to have a good grasp of it. That activity made me do it. And during the preparation, we not only improved our English very rapidly, but also learnt how to get along well and co-operate with others. Every group did not want to lag behind, so every member in one group tried their best and was very careful with his part. You can guess, in the end the activity achieved great success. It became an unforgettable memory during my tense and monotonous life of senior high school54. Advantages of studying English:I think there are many benefits if you have a good grasp of English. First, with the advent of globalization, we communicate and trade more and more with the people from other countries. You have to admit that English is the most preferred language in the world. If you speak English fluently, language barrier will be removed. You will be in a more favorable position in the future. Second, if you want to keep pace with the latest information, you must study English well. They are all written in English. Third, one language represents one culture, it will decide the way how you are looking at the world. Studying English will make you open-minded and have a diverse outlook of the world55. When to start to study English for children:I think children should study English as early as possible. Children have an innate ability to have a good grasp of one language; this ability will disappear step by step as he grows up. Some people say it will influence the learning of his mother tongue, I think it is no need to worry about it. After all he lives in an environment of speaking his native language56. English is useful if you work in a Chinese company:It depends on. With the advent of globalization, we trade more and more with other companies abroad. Many Chinese companies also have international business or have the strong wish to do it in the near future. If the case is like this, English will play a very important role. But if the company where you work only focuses on domestic trade, English is seemingly useless. But grasping another more skill is not definitely a bad thing I think.57. Second foreign languageI want to choose French. France is a country I like very much. And their romance, enthusiasm, tasty food and long history interest me deeply. If I can speak French well, I will have no difficulty when travel in France one day in future. Language barrier is the biggest problem if you want to have a clearer picture about one country58. ShoppingI like shopping in the supermarket. because there are a wide variety of goods on the shelf. The beautiful goods themselves are beautiful scenery for me. even if I buy nothing. It is also a good time traveling around the shelves. In addition, the price of the goods there is reasonable. For a student, buying something in the supermarket is very economical. I go to the supermarket once a week generally59. Business:I want to open a small shop selling the discs about the films and music. because they are my favorite. Films can let me experience different life and music can give me a light mood and a refreshing spirit. And the combination of my work and interest is the ideal way for me to spend my life. Maybe you think my ambition is too small. But I like it, I think that is enough. I think my shop should be located in one neighborhood where many young white collars live. Their living tempo is fast and working pressure is great. They also like to buy or rent some discs to enjoy after a long day’s work. In addition, the rent of this kind of house should be reasonable, because it does not belong to the downtownYou know, most of the people don’t have a great sum of money. They can’t afford to set up a big business. And small business does not occupy too much money and more importantly, it is flexible. If the consumption trend changes, it is easy for people to give up one and engage in another. Small businesses in china are developing very fast. I think they will have a very bright future. You know china is a developing country and has a vast market potential. If you set up a small business here, you don’t need to worry about the sales unless you are poor at the management. However, the biggest problem for small business, I think, is the funding shortage. As long as you want to develop, you have to face this difficulty. Banks are unwilling to lend money to small businesses. And they also demand enough mortgages. The cost of borrowing money from other channels is relatively much higher. Maybe, vicious competition is another problem they will face.I think the business about women and children has a bright future. In china, women normally take the charge of finance in their family and parents spend their money on children without any hesitation, even if the spending goes beyond their financial ability. And women are unreasonable consumers. As long as they like, they will buy at once, no matter if the thing is practical or not. think besides a sharp eye for fashionable trend and a good ability of management, how to communicate with others is also very important. During your business, you should get along with local officials, customers and people from all walks of life. Doing business means handling all kinds of social relationship.They are both important; knowledge will lay a solid foundation for you to grasp practical experience. It can help you absorb the essence of predecessors and give you theoretical guidance. But without practical experience you are only a bookworm. There is always something you can not learn from books.I think no matter which country you are in, grasping some skill is very important. With the increasing pace of the society and technology, young people have to upgrade their knowledge and go for future study, or they will fall behind the times. I think in future computer and financial skill will play a more and more important role. We live in a computer-literate world. Without it, we find doing something is next to being impossible. And with the increasing wealth people possess, how to manage your money well and how to utilize it to earn more is a basic skill for people to master. We often learn some academic knowledge and practical skill from the school and some social skills and an ability to distinguish right from wrong from parents. The job needs expertise andsome know how will gets relatively higher salary and the job had better be closely bound up with people’s daily life, such as doctors, lawyer and teachers and so on.60. A story heard in your childhoodI read a folk tale about the fis herman and his wife. One day the fisherman saved a fish’s life. The fish promised him it could realize any wish he wanted. His wife was a very greedy woman at first she just wanted a hut, then a big house, then a palace, and she wanted to be the king, the gods, even wanted the sun and the moon rose at the same time. You can imagine the ending of the story, she returned to her original place at last. This story impressed me very deeply. The greed of the humans is limitless, how to control your desire well is the thing we must understand. My father told me this story when I was very young.I think most of the parents will tell some stories to their children. This practice is worthwhile. Children are immature and innocent. Through stories, they can learn some sense and have an ability of distinguishing right from wrong. The stories lead them on the right track and shape them into responsible citizen in the future. In my childhood, the roles of Tom and Jerry are most popular. They not only bring some laughter, but also something deeper behind the stories.61. FilmsFilms have a far-reaching impact on social development. Some films reflect social important changes and revolutions. Some films predict future direction and potential threats and disasters; some films offer people a light mood and refreshing spirit. Some films teach people some senses which often throw them into deep thinking.For young children, because they are immature and naive, they have no enough ability to distinguish right from wrong. Their parents should take the responsibility for selecting suitable programs for them. You know some programs are full of violence, sex and bloody scenes. These are very harmful to their moral.Every child loves animals. They are lovely and cute. They make children laugh loudly and freely. Sometimes, children can see themselves from the animals.I think children like funny and interesting stories. If the story is about the animals, that’s better62. The experience of being late:Last semester, I had our experience of being late for class. Before I slept every night, I would set my alarm clock to wake me up the next morning. But that time my alarm clock had something wrong. And it was a coincidence that it was a gloomy day on that morning. When I woke up, I thought it was earlier. So I went on with my sleep. You can imagine in the end I missed the half of the class. When my teacher heard my explanation, he said nothing except on sentence: Remember seeing is not always believing. At that moment, he looked like a philosopher, this experience and my teacher’s words make me know something beyond my age.I think if people want to give some excuses for his being late, they will choose the reasons below. First, he gets some illness and feels a little uncomfortable. Second, the same thing happens to his family member and he has to spare some time to take care of him or her. Third, he has a very important thing to do or something which happens on the way to the school or company delays him. Something like that.I don’t like being late. I think in future punctuality will hold a very important position in people’s dating. You know the world is developing very fast. As an old saying goes “time is money” if you always come late, you will waste other’s time. It means disrespect to oth ers. Please try to be punctual each time. If you have some emergency, please call in advance. That’s better.Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the NetQuestions: (Warm-up questions)It is easy for you to access the Internet? ([If yes] How often? [If not] Why not?)People often say we are now living in a small world. What’s your opinion?What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? (Please give your reasons.)Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it’s a good thing? (Why or why not?)More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about thatHow do you usually communicate with your family and friends?Discussion:Whether student access to certain Internet sites should be controlled.Please talk about surfing the Net with respect to the advantages and disadvantages listed on your card:C1: useful information / harmful informationC2: communication via the Internet / junk email, computer viruses, etc.C3: e-learning / overindulging in computer gamesC4: e-shopping / computer crimesLast questions:What’s your advice to classmates and friends who spend too much time surfing the Net?It’s said that students who major in information technology are likely to get a good job. What’s your opinion?Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning? (Why or why not?)What websites do you often visit? (Why?)What do you think is the future of e-business?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with StressQuestions: (Warm-up questions)What do you think of campus life?How’s the food in your school dining hall?How often do you have tests? What if you don’t do well on the tests?How do you usually spend your weekends?What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?Discussion:How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at schoolPlease talk about the kind of pressure college students may experience as specified on your card:C1: Academic pressure. C2: Financial pressure.C3: Job-hunting pressure. C4: Emotional pressure.Last questions:Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?)Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?)Do you thing school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.)Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?)---------------------------------------------------------------------------Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life After RetirementQuestions: (Warm-up questions)Can you say something about your grandparents?What do you think elderly people need most? (Please give your reasons.)Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?What kind of jobs do you think are available for elderly people? Why?What can elderly people do to stay healthy?What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?Discussion:Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China.Please describe people’s life after retirement as shown in your pictures and comment on them.C1: Traveling C2: Learning something new.C3: Taking care of grandchildren. C4: Having a good time.Last questions:Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly? (Please explain.) Do you think jogging is good exercise for elderly people? (Please explain.)What can people do for their community after they retire?Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren? (Why or why not?)Topic area: Modern Cities Topic: Improvement of HousingPart I. Warm-up questions1. How do you like city life? Which aspect of city life do you find most enjoyable?2. What are the advantages of living in the city?3. What are the disadvantages of living in the city?4. What do you think of people’s living conditions in your hometown?5. What are the major industries in your hometown?6. Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?7. What do you think is special about your hometown?Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion: What impact these changes have on people’s life?Pictures of improvement and changes in housing. Talk about the improvement of housing with regard to …….as sh own in the pictures on your card.(Before China carried out reforms and started opening up.)(After China carried out reforms and started opening up.)Card 1 : living space 高低床，餐桌，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子vs 宽敞客厅，复式楼Card 2: furniture and facilities 高低床，简陋餐桌，煤炉，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子v s沙发，冰箱，电视，HI FI, 柜式空调Card 3: the surroundings and public services 满街挂满晾晒衣服，早餐摊点，垃圾堆，拥挤的弄堂，公厕，当街洗衣VS 干净整洁的生活小区，健身区，喷泉，停车库Card 4: the variety of architecture 平房，职工大院，街道狭窄，低于6层的楼房VS 高楼，别墅，喷泉，宽敞的生活小区Part III. Last questions:1. Are you satisfied with the living conditions in your dormitory? Why or why not?2. Why shouldn’t students be encouraged t live off campus?3. Do you think public transportation in this city is convenient? (please give your reasons)4. Do you think technology make our life easier and more enjoyable? Why do you think so?5.Can you say something about the changes in home ownership over the years-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Topic area: University LifeTopic: Planning for the Summer vacationPart I. Warm-up questions1. Do you find your life on campus enjoyable? (please explain)2. How do you spend the last winter vacation?3. How do you usually spend your weekends?4. What optional courses do you take? (why do you choose them?)5. Did it take you long to get adapted to campus life? (please explain)Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion: in what way summer vacations benefit students?Cards: Suppose you are going to spend your summer vacation …. Say something about your plans.Card 1 : travelingCard 2: taking a summer jobCard 3: taking summer coursesCard 4: working as a volunteerPart III. Last questions:1. Is it advisable for students to travel to remote areas during the summer vacation? (why or why not?)2. What are the possible risks involved in traveling?3. Have you ever thought of doing something for your family during the summer vacation? (please elaborate)4. Do you think most students make good use of their summer vacation?(why do you think so?)5. What precautions should college students take while traveling during the summervacation?6. During the discussion, why did you say that ….?1、最困难的事就是认识自己。

1. Traveling alonePlease talk about traveling alone according to the following hints.1) Describing traveling alone2) Advantages of traveling alone3) How to prepare for a solo travelNowadays,traveling alone is not uncommon, most people love traveling alone because of the feeling on their roads.Traveling alone can open you up to unique personal experience in new place.If you love freedom,Traveling alone is your best choice.When you are traveling alone, your time and budget（预算）are your own! It's all up to you how much time to spend someplace, what your daily modes（方式）of travelwill be！And it's easier to make friends with the locals. Solo travel can be a great opportunity for reflection and moving at an individual pace. Traveling by yourself, you only have to please yourself.But you should prepare for your solo travel,too.Without a thoughtful preparation,your traveling won’t be so successfully. You have to prepare all your need before setting off.Like medicine,ID card,passport,cameraand so on.A solo travel means you may be lonely and bored,so bring some interesting magizines to make your travel more funny.And the last,do what you want!Teacher’s Questions:1)Would you like to travel in a group or alone? (Why or Why not?)Yes.Because it’s an unusual experience for me to learn how to be more independent,and I also enjoy the unconstraint.2)What places are your ideal destinations if you are traveling solo? Why do you think so?HaiNan island.Because the scenery there is very charming and I can eat bananas and coconut as many as I can.2. Staying HealthyThe following are ways some people try to stay healthy. Please offer your comments.1)Regular exercise2)Balanced diet3)Good living habitHealth is the most precious（珍贵的）wealth we have,so it is important to take good care of our health,here are some advice to help you to stay healthy.There is an old saying says:An apple a day keep doctor away.A balance diet is important to your health.Eating more fruit and vegetable can provide you enough vitamin,and the right amount of meat can supply you protein.Don’t eat junk food,it is bad for our health.At the same time,you have to take exercise regularly,exercising makes you active and stronger.You can running every morning,playing basketball or baseball at the weekend,also,riding outside with your friends is a good choice .And a good living habit isnecessary for a healthy body.Go to bed early to ensure we have enough sleep, or we will get sleepy in the day time.Never stay up all night,it is the most harmful to your health.If we pay more attention to the tips above, we will have a healthier body,If we do look after our health,we will enjoy a happier life!Teacher’s Questions:1)What do you think of students’ health in our university?There are many students exercise at playground everymoring and evening.So I think their health is pretty good.2)People say “Health is better than wealth.” What’s your opinion?I really agree with the opinion.Because you can’t buy health with you money,and if you haveare in good health,you can creat more wealth.3)Do you think medical advances have contributed to people’s health? Please give an example.Yes.Like smallpox,used to be a serious illness,but with the invention of the vaccine,it is not so terrible.3. Coping with StressPlease talk about the kinds of pressure college students may experience as specified below:1) Academic （学业的）pressure.2) Financial（金融的）pressure.3) Job-hunting pressure.4) Emotional （感情的）pressure.College students seem experience so many pressure,and it seems that there’s nothing you can do about it.Firstly,as a student,you can not shirk the academic pressure.Though compared with high school ,the school work is not so heavy,but the teaching model changed much,many students can’t adjust themselves to it.Learning to be more independent in study,such as preparing for every lesson,and it will be easier for you.Sure,there is no pressure any more.Also,there is an other important thing---Money.It galled them to have to ask for money from their parents. But it pays low.There is a tavel on your plan,but you have no money;you are crazy with a mountain bike,but you have no money.What can you do?Why not search for a part time job?And then,you can support yourself!Every graduation season,most graduates face job-hunting.Take it easy,and prepare well for it,you will get a good job!Being nerous just makes you in a bad condition.As for emotional pressure, well, you just need to trust the god.Teacher’s Questions:1) Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?It is important to their growth and learn to be more independent.2) Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?)No,I don’t think so.It effects little because you can’t understand what you read deeply.3) Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?)No.Sometimes you are forced to try your best to do what you can’t ,and even make it.4) Do you think school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.)Yes.The sports building is very well,and they encourage us to exercise everyday.5) Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?)Yes.When one is exercise,he must feel relaxed and think about nothing.4. Study MotivationDo you think the following ways are effective in motivating students to learn in university? Please offer your comments.1)Giving frequent exams;2)Updating course content(更新教学内容);3)Enhancing（增强）students’ interest in what is being taught;4)Enhancing strict regulations（规定）.Motivation is important for good studying. When you are motivated, you will find it easy to stay focused over a period of time. When you are not motivated, you will not only find it difficult to stay focused, but you will find it difficult to get started in the first place.Here are some ways teachers used to increase students’ motivation to study.It is common in Chinese school that students are given frequent exams.The result of exam was used to evaluate the student’s ability.To some degree,exams urge. students study hard,but every student hates exams very much.Teachers can’t force student to study by means of exams,so does enhancing strict regulation,and it always produce exactly the opposite results.And it is know to all that interest is the best teacher.Updating course content and add something new to the course content,which can make students take an interest in classes.And enhancing students’interest in what is being taught,this is a really successful school teaching.Teacher’s Questions:(1)Why do some students lack motivation for learning after entering university?A bad atmosphere is the arch-criminal.(2)What is your motivation for learning?To pass the final exam and get a good grades prepare for the job-hunting in the future.(3)Do you have any other suggestions for motivating students?Reward the students who are outstanding,and encourage the others.5. Solving Traffic JamsThe following are ways of solving traffic jams in city. Please elaborate them and offer your comments.1)Developing public transportation;2)Limiting the use of private cars;3)Implementing flexible working hours.Have you ever been in a traffic jams and moved slowly like a snail？Espicially between 7:00 to 8:00 am and 4:00 to 6:00 pm,the road like a parking lot and cars coverd it competly.It is terrible to everyone if he was absorbing in a traffic jams.What can we do to deal wiith it？Developing public transportation is the most effectual ways.So many people go to work or school by cars,and the private cars cause the traffic jams at first hand.If more and more people go to work by buses or subways,it will reduce the transportation pressure very much.In some developed city like beijing and shanghai,almost everyone has a private car.It's necessary to limit the use of private cars and encourage people take public transportations.With the reduce of private cars,the traffic will be more fluently.Also,implementing flexible working hours is a good measure.Because most traffic jams happened during the time when workers go to work and back home.With a flexible working hours,the pressure would be reduced a lot.Teacher’s Questions:1)Why in reality is it so difficult to solve traffic jams?2)Do you think the subway might be the best solution to traffic jams? Why or why not?Yes,because it was built under ground and won't take any space on the ground.It is fast and can hold so many people,so,till now,I think it is the best solution to traffic jams.3)Do you prefer t o commute by car or by public transportation? Why?Public transportation.It's cheaper than cars and more convenient because you don't worry about the parking space.6. Job HuntingPlease talk about job hunting of college students from the following perspectives.1)Employment prospects(寻找) of college students;2)Ways of finding a job;3)Chief considerations（主要考虑因素）when choosing a job.It's said that Chinese graduate have a serious problem that it is hard for them to find a good job.They complain about the society,and have a soul above buttons.But do they really understand the situation they are facing?Employment prospects of college students,but actually,there are so many college students in China.So you must be outstanding,and have different abilities.A driver who can speak English is more competitive,isn’t it?You can find a job in a company,and you can also sent you resume by internet.A recruitment fair is the best opportunity to show your ability and maybe you will get a good job.It’s important to you to understand whydo you need a job and what kinds of job do you need.And what’s your chief considerations when choosing a job.The working atmosphere?The salary?Somebody don’t mind the salary but he must work in a good atmosphere,but somebody are just the other way.It depends on theirselves.Teacher’s Questions:1)Do you think work experience will help you find a good job? Please explain.Yes.Because if you have enough work experience means you can adjust to the work quickly and make more profits for the company.2)What role do academic records play in job hunting?To some degree,it is a evidence to show your ability and employer may judge you ability from your academic records.3)What would be your chief consideration in choosing a job?The working atmosphere.。

2011级大学英语二级期末口语考试题目1. What differences do you see between the Chinese-style learning and the American-style learning from Benjamin’s case?A: HI, Tom, how is everything?B: Hi, Peter. How are you?A: I am fine. How about you?B: I am fine, too.A: Let us talk about the ways of learning now.B: Well, we can see some differences between the Chinese-style learning and the American-style learning from Benjamin’s case.A: Yes. Americans value originality and independence more than the Chinese do.B: And we can see Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early.A: So I think they neglect the importance of creativity.B: Rather, American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early.A :Of course ,they think skills can be picked up early.B: Yes , we can also see more and more people disagree with the Chinese tradition.A: Oh, the traditional ways “ teaching by holding his hand” are not good for students.B: So, which is your favorite way of learning?A: In my opinion, the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals. Do you think so ?B: Oh , That is great .2. If you should become the richest person in China, what kind of life would you like to live?A: HI, Tom, how is everything?B: Hi, Peter. How are you?A: I am fine. How about you?B: I am fine, too.A: Now let us talk about the value of people.B: Well ,in our day and ages we can meet two such people .If you should become the richest person in China, what do you value most ?A: Oh , if you should become the richest person ,I would lead an ordinary life .B: Why? You can spend your money buying the best mansion and cars .A: I think that is not important .Sam Walton is one of the richest men in the world, but ,he prefer an ordinary life .B: So what would you do also?A: First, I would try my best to run my company . Second, I would get along well with my family and neighbors . How about you ?B: Well ,if I should become the richest person, I would spend my money doing charity work.A: Oh, you are a kind rich manB: Because I want to help others through my own efforts.A: That is great.Bill Gates and Mother Teresa, who is more important to the world?A: HI, Tom, how is everything?B: Hi, Peter. How are you?A: I am fine. How about you?B: I am fine, too.A: Now let us talk about Bill Gates and Mother Teresa.B：Ok，they are both the famous person.A; Do you think who is more important to the world?B: In my opinion , Mother Teresa is more important to the world.A: Why?B: Because. She cared for the poor and moved other people to care the poor. I think love is more important. How about you ?A: Well, I think Bill Gates is more important to the world.B: You think money is more important?A: Yes. Money is the foundation of what we do in the world.B: But if the world has more people like Mother Teresa rather than Bill Gates , the world can be more easy A :If she didn't have money , she can not pay all her attention to the poor children .B: So may it is better to use money and love to develop the world.A: Oh ,that is great.What kind of music do you like? How does music influence our lives?A: HI, Tom, how is everything?B: Hi, Peter. How are you?A: I am fine. How about you?B: I am fine, too.A: What do you think about the music ?B: Well, I am keen on it, Music is really good for relaxing ourselves and giving us a good mood.A: Yeah, I really agree with you. What kinds of music do you like best?B: I prefer soft music. such as some pop music, or some quiet music.A: Er, but rock music is my favorite.B: Ok, so do you have a favorite song ? in the pop music area, I think that Westlife perform well. some songs are well known by most younger. For example, my love. You know, when you hear that, it cannot ignore the strong emotion of love they show.A:I am quiet with you here. Although I am not favor at this, i still can feel it as i hear in the first time.B: In my opinion, I really think that pop music is a little noisy for me. I just can't keep calm hearing it.A: yes, that is also why I like it. It shows that kinds of exiciting feeling. And I like some pop music created by Negro.B: all right, I know that. Different people have different favor, however, music have the same function making us feel relax and taking a rest at that moment . Do you think so?A: Exactly~~B: I will call you. Bye!A: Bye! Have a good day!B: You, too.Why do people have pets? Do you want to keep a pet? If not, please state your reasons.A: HI, Tom, how is everything?B: Hi, Peter. How are you?A: I am fine. How about you?B: I am fine, too.A : Now let us talk about pets.B: Well, more and more people have pets. Why do people have pets?A:I think people keep a pet as their friend.B: Oh, of course, pets are cute .They are friendly to people.A: Do you want to keep a pet?B: Maybe not. I don not want keep it.A: Why?B: If you keep a pet, you have to spend much money and energy on it. It is not worthwhile to do it. How about you?A: I don’t think so. I think sometimes it is easy to get along.B: But Pets may do harm to children. we have to pay more attention to care it.A: I think if we give some care to pets, they may be safe to people.-B: Oh ,good .That seems it is easy for you to keep a pet,A: Yes.6. What are the positive and negative effects of a virtual life?A: these years, internet has become more and more popular and more and more people have their virtual lives on it. What do you think about the positive and negative efforts of the virtual life?B: With more and more virtual ways of communicating, buying goods and gaining news, people’s life does become more and more convenient. But I don’t think these above mean to ‘virtual life’. I think ‘virtual life’ means people spend all time and do all things on the internet. Although it does facilitate people’s life, but if you swallow yourself in it and depend on the virtual ways doing all things whole days, the effects of the virtual life will be negative .A: yeah, virtual life not only may lead to laziness but also form obstacles of communicating with words through mouth. It’s comfortable to do any thing at home front of your computer via the internet, but it may fade the color of real life and social skills of people. I don’t think it’s a good life style, too.B: but sometimes, on the contrary, addicting oneself into the virtual life one or two days a month maybecan relax people.A: I can’t agree more.7. Do you give your trust in the net-friends? And why?A: Good morning.B: Good morning. How are things going these days?A: Not so bad. Thank you. Do you give your trust in the net-friends? A few days ago I made a new friend on the Internet. He is a basketball fans too. So I began to chat with him about this NBA season.B: How do you think of your new friend?A: I’m not quite sure. We just began to kwon each other.B: Well, in my opinion. If the man I meet in the Internet is related with me, such as the student in the same school I didn’t acquaint, I’ll make friend with her. We must pay attention to the liar on the Internet. So if I have no relationship with her, I’ll not give trust to her easily.A: I can’t agree you anymore. Nowadays many people are cheated by their net-friends. So it can not be careful enough to make friends through the Internet. If he ask me for money or for my private information, I’ll get away from him.B: Caution is the parent of safety..A: That’s right. Thank you for your suggestions.8. Besides hard working, are there other elements which are essential to success?A: after learning the unit 5, I believe firmly that hard working can promote oneself. And when it comes to the success, are there any things else essential?B: maybe interest and insisting are so important. If you don’t like this thing, you won’t spear no effort on it, that is to say, you can’t totally concentrate on it when you are doing it. So maybe you wouldn’t keep holding it and you gave up. Then, you can’t succeed.A: Yes. But in my opinion, self-understanding and self-responsibility are more critical than interest. Interest is important, but it is not convenient to you. So even you swallow yourself into it, the result maybe will not be successful. Nevertheless, if you know what you are good at, and chose to insist it, you can success.B: but why did you say self-responsibility is more important?A: because the thing you chose may not your favorite, to insist on it, you need self-responsibility to make yourself undertake all the results caused by your choices.B: I think you are right. Life is just once, and doing convenient things is more important than doing interesting things. and we all must undertake our responsibility to insist and to promote.Besides, that the convenient thing is the interesting thing is better.A: I cant agree more9. What have you learnt from Michael Stone’s story (unit 5 True Height)?A: Good morning.B: Good morning.A: How are things going these days?B: Everything is all right. Thanks. How about you?A: It’s Ok. Thank you. Have you read the story about the Michael Stone. The story impressed me a lot. B: Of course. What a tough man. Although he is a disability man, he still try his best to conquer the difficulties in his unfair life. He didn’t complain the fate depriving his intact body. After reading his story, I was lost in thoughts.A: I also learnt a lot from his story. As his motto says “If you want something, work for it”The fate abandon him, but he didn’t give up. He worked for his dreams and proved that he can succeed as other normal people. So when we meet some difficulties in our daily lives, don’t be scare and just overcome them. Anything can be defeated.B: I think so. We also have dreams. That dream can be a power when we overcome the trouble in our lives. If you want to succeed, hard working is also necessary. No pains no gains.A: I appreciate your opinions.10. Some think that women should stay at home assisting their husband and looking after their children while others think that women should go out to work. What is your opinion? Please use specific examples to support yourself．A: Good morning.B: Good morning. How do you do?A: I’m fine thank you, and you?B: it’s Ok, Nowadays, women are playing more and more important role in our modern lives. A hundred years ago, women’s position in society was lower than men,. During that time, most women were stay at home to do housework and look after the children. But now, this situation has changed a lot. What’s your opinion about the changes of women’s social position?A: I think women should have the same rights as the men have. A woman can learn anything a man can. They should have rights to study, to work and they can play more important role in social lives. What’s more, women have the advantages that men do not have.B: I agree with you. There are many outstanding women in history, for example, Song Qinling, has contributed a lot to our democratic revolution.A: And Marie Curie is another example, she is a great Physicist, and won the Nobel Prize.B: They proved that women can do better than men.总分（30分）Scoring Criteria:1. 语音语调: 10分(10 8 6 4 2 0)2. 词汇语法: 10分(10 8 6 4 2 0)3. 互动交际: 5 分(5 4 3 2 1 0)4. 连贯表达: 5 分(5 4 3 2 1 0)两人对话时间：3分钟左右（三人以上，对话时间应适当延长）。