10级第二学期第二次口语话题参考答案
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二级口语考试题目及答案1. 请描述你最喜欢的一本书,并解释为什么喜欢它。
答案:我最喜欢的一本书是《小王子》。
这本书讲述了一个来自外星球的小王子在不同星球上的冒险故事。
我喜欢它,因为它以简单而深刻的语言探讨了友谊、爱和责任等主题。
此外,书中的插图也增添了阅读的乐趣,使得这本书不仅适合儿童阅读,也适合成年人。
2. 谈谈你最近参加的一个活动,并说明它对你有何影响。
答案:我最近参加了一个环保志愿者活动,我们清理了附近的海滩。
这次活动让我意识到环境保护的重要性,并且让我更加关注日常生活中的环保行为。
它也让我结识了一些志同道合的朋友,我们计划定期组织类似的活动。
3. 如果你有机会去任何地方旅行,你会选择去哪里?为什么?答案:我会选择去日本旅行。
我一直对日本的文化和自然风光充满好奇。
我想亲眼看看樱花盛开的景象,体验传统的茶道,并且尝试各种日本料理。
此外,日本的现代科技和城市设计也让我非常感兴趣。
4. 描述你理想中的工作,并解释为什么它对你很重要。
答案:我理想中的工作是成为一名环境保护专家。
这份工作对我来说很重要,因为它让我能够为保护地球做出贡献。
我希望通过我的工作,能够提高公众对环境问题的认识,并推动可持续发展的实践。
此外,这份工作还能让我不断学习新知识,保持对工作的热情。
5. 你认为教育的目的是什么?为什么?答案:我认为教育的目的是培养个人的批判性思维能力、创造力和终身学习的习惯。
教育不仅仅是传授知识,更重要的是教会学生如何学习、如何思考和如何解决问题。
这些能力对于个人的成长和社会的发展都是至关重要的。
通过教育,人们能够更好地理解世界,做出明智的决策,并为社会的进步做出贡献。
Topic 1: Friendship1. Do you have many friends? How important are they to you?(1)Yes, I have. I have lots of friends, some of them were my classmates in the middle school and some were only my schoolmates. Nowadays, some of them are around me, but most of them are far away from me. We contact each other by telephone or internet.(2)I even can’t live without them. when meeting some happy things, I need them to share ; while meeting some sorrow things, I need them to help me to relieve myself .2. What is true friendship? What kind of friends do you think are true friends?(1)True friendship is based on warmth, trust and understanding each other.(2)True friend is the one that whatever difficulties you meet, they never abandon you and they always try their best to help you. True friend is the one who know all your shortcomings but also tolerate you and scold you when you make mistakes. True friend is the one who is willing to share your happiness and your sorrows whenever you need them.3. Do you differentiate between your friends? How?(1)Yes, I do. I differentiate my friends in bosom friends and ordinary friends.(2) To bosom friends, I usually share my sorrows and happiness with them, when I meet troubles; I often turn to them to ask for help. To common friends, most of them are far away from me, we contact each other by telephone or internets only talk some common topics such as weather or some news.4. What kind of people do you want to make friends with? Why?(1)I’d like to make friends with the person who is kind-hearted, sincere, honest and caring.(2)A kind-hearted person is easier to understanding us and tolerates each other’s shortcomings. Sincere and honest people is more reliable, we can talk with them all my real feelings, and never afraid of that they may betray us, we can believe them totally, so we can communicate with each other well.5. How do you make friends?It is only by chance. When I meet some people occasionally and have the right feelings. I will find some topics to talk with her or him. If I feel comfortable while talking with him or her, I will consider to contact with him or her; if not, I won’t take any step next.6. How can we keep friendship alive?Don’t try to keep our friendship alive only by gifts; Communicating with then regularly to know more about their conditions and care their happiness or sorrows; Sharing our happiness and sorrows with them, keep them informed about ourselves; Remembering the important days in our friend’s life, don’t forget to call them on that day and send your wishes to them.Topic 2: Culture1.What is culture? What are your opinions on culture?(1)Culture is a reflection of our social life. The culture must have a little changeto come up with the development of our society.(2)Culture is something that we can’t see it, but it always around us. Maybe wehave known a variety of culture, such as eating culture, clothes culture and customs and so on.2.What do you think is interesting in your culture?There are many interesting things in our culture. On the Middle Autumn Day, we can get together with our family members to have some snacks and enjoy themoon. On Spring Festival, we also can have a big dinner with our family and always play some games during the dinner.3.Who in your culture do you admire most?Chairman Mao. He was a person who came from a poor family but became successful eventually. He was brave and confident, he never gave up whatever difficulties he had met, and he always solved the proble m positively.4.What does it mean to be polite in your culture?Influenced by the traditional culture, our country is a polite country.Respecting our parents and teachers and people who is older than us is considered to be polite; when we disturb others, we should make apologies to others; when we want to enter others’ house, we must ask the host whether we can come in.5.What do you think is important when visiting other countries?(1)We should know and can speak their language so that we can communicatewith the native people convenient.(2)We should know about some customs about the country, so we can respecttheir culture well.(3)We should know that how to conduct ourselves is polite and what behaviors are considered to be rude.6.In your culture, what are you most proud of?(1)The long history of our culture. China is an ancient country in the world, and our culture has a long history.(2)The meaning and content of our cultures. In some foreigners’ eyes, Chinese culture is so complex. However, as a Chinese people, we should proud of the richness of our culture.Topic 3: Customs1. What customs do you practise?The customs of Traditional festivals,as Spring Festival,the mid-autumn festival ……2. What are your favourite customs?In China, regional customs and traditions concern the celebration of Spring Festival vary widely .People will pour out their money to buy presents, decoration, material, food, and clothing. Every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red colour paper-cuts and couplets(春联) with popular themes of“happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity”. On the Eve of Spring Festival, supper is a feast with families. Food will include such items as pigs, ducks, chicken and sweet delicacies. The family will end the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes. The customs Spring Festival of is a great way to reconcile forgetting all grudges, and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone3. What customs do you think should be revised?I think every custom exists necessarily but some ways of celebrating it should be changed or revised . when celebrating it , we shouldn’t waste money vastlyand make arrangements properly .4. What customs do you think should no longer be practised?(答案同上)5. What customs (from elsewhere) do you think should be included in our culture?Dragon Boat Festival, it is the Chinese traditional festivals. DuanWu also say, DuanYang prayer .it origin from china.It is the main content: hang kui took his daughter, like her, ghost ship, hide, esther YeFu midday midday, hanging calamus, grass, swim, diseases, peiwei feels ashamed: and the fight, dragon boat racing, strokes, swing, give children XiongHuang, drinking realgar wine with sweet, eat bread and wine, WuDu salty zongzi and seasonal fruit, etc, in addition to the superstitious color has already disappeared gradually activities, other has spread all over China and neighbouring countries. Some activities, such as dragon boat racing, has been a new development, broke through the time and geographical boundaries, become an international sporting event.6. What kind of customs do you think are good customs?Spring Festiva: stay up late on the New Year’s eve, let off fire crackers, pay a New Year visit.eat family reunion dinnerQing Ming Jie, or Qing Ming Festival: sweep graves of one’s ancestors or loved ones and go for an outing in springThe Moon Festival : Chinese families like to get together to eat the moon cakes and watch the moon at the Moon Festival night.Topic4: Marriage1. What do you think of marriage? Do you think a happy marriage is the mostimportant thing in your life?Marriage is a combination of two different genderless persons’ life .People ofen say that Marriage is the tomb of love because they lose lots of freedom and feel complicated after getting marriage. however,in my opion, Marriage is the continuation of love, which needs understanding, support and care. Husband and wife should understand each other especially when they have different views on something evenly they may quarrel with each other angrily.Keeping calm can help you think twice before you act.Marriage always more responsibilities for the two persons.They should try their best to support their parents and children .At last ,I think everyone should cherish his marriage life and make contributions to make your family more harmonious.I think marriage life is the most important in my life.I will strive for my dream more actively .a happy marriage can make a haimonious atomersphere which is full of love ,courage and unity.2. What kind of person do you want to marry? What are your standards inchoosing a life companion?At first,I think the person who I will marry must be Faithful and kind.He is awalys brave to take responsiblies to his wife ,children,parents and so on.he should try his best to realize his own dream .Second,he must be the one who love everything aboutme because of loving me.He should help me mentally and materially.second,he should be patient with me and optimistic to daily life.3. What do you think is crucial for a happy marriage?I think mutual understanding and faith is most important in marriage life.4. Do you think differences between husband and wife are unavoidable? If you do, could you sugggest some ways for them to deal with the problem?I do not think so.i think huaband and wife must understand each other and try to think of their own mistakes ,because everyone has his own mistake.so I am sure that only by understanding each can they have a happy marriage.5. How do you think husband and wife should treat each other?With time going ,I think there is not only love but also kinship between husband and wife.so they should care about eachother.6、Do you think young men and young wemen have the same standards inchoosing a spouse? If not, why not?I do not think so.but there might be similaries,such as kindness.a young guy may expect his wife is gentle and can do lots of housing work,a young girl may expect his husband can make much money to support their family.Topic 5: Stress1. What does stress mean? (Stress is a state of worry due to pressure caused by the problems of living, such as too much work or study, heavy responsibilities, quickened pace of life,etc.)stress is a state of worry due to pressure caused by the problems of living, such as too much work or study, heavy responsibilities, quickened pace of life,etc.2. What causes stress to people?Different people have different kinds of stress.for students ,In order to get high marks or enter a key university ,they must do lots of work and read books until midnight.If one do not get an ideal result in one or more exams however hard he have tried, he may feel stressed.for adults ,they may feel bored about their work and relationship with their boss, colleaguesand so on.3. when are you under stress? What makes you feel stressed?for a student,I will feel stressed when I do not get an ideal result in one or more exams however hard I have tried.4. What should we do to deal with stress?We should transfer our attention and pay attention to some interesting and relaxing things.5. What suggestions would you give him or her when one of your friends is under stress?(此答案同上)Topic 6: Courage1. What is courage? Can you give an example of an act of courage?Courage is the quality of mind that enables one to face danger, difficulty or painfirmly and fearlessly. Courage always involves taking risks and challenges.However , it is not equal with rashness and it is not foolish bravery.The act of courage is in many forms , for instance , that a person dare to speak her or his own idea out loudly to stand up for what is right even when she or he stand alone is an act of courage.2. Do you see yourself as a courageous person? Why or why not?No , I just can say I’m courageous in some aspects but not a courageous person. A courageous person is one who is not afraid of taking risks ,or who is willing to stand up for those who are being treated unfairly or who has an adventurous spirit, or who dares to try something new. While compared with those, I’m not courageous enough.I don’t have enough courage to disagree with what others say and I always can’t overcome myself to try something new.3. Are you willing to take risks for the welfare of others? Why?I think this questions should have two sides. First , if I’m able to help others ,I’m willing to try my best to take risks for the welfare of them, under thin situation , my act shows my courage and virtue. However ,if I don’t have the ability, I will not. Taking risks when you know you can’t success is inadvisable, which may even leads to meaningless sacrifice. The act is foolish bravery but not courageous.4. Can courage be taught? What can we do to cultivate in children the virtue of courage?Yes , I think courage can be taught. For children, helping them have courage to face physical or emotional challenges is important. We can teach them by telling them some stories about courage, such as the story of Liu Hulan and Huang Jiguang, to let them understand the meaning of courage. And we also can encourage them to accept challenges and overcome themselves when they face difficulties and let them know they are courageous to enhance their confidence.5. How is courage different from rashness?Courage is the virtue that we are willing to do something and responsible for the task but rashness is that we do things without any thought and even do something hurriedly .Topic 7: The School1. What should be the major concerns of a student/teacher?As a student, what he concerns most is the study and the relationship with his friends. Most of students want to get a good future by further education. Also, a student may value friendship heavily.2. What makes a good teacher? And what makes a good student?A good teacher should be kind, patient, humorous, responsible,acquainted .The most important quality a good teacher should have is that he should love his job and his student.A good student should value study most. He should do his best to learn more knowledge. Besides, he should respect his teachers and care about his classmates.In the daily life, he should better take part in some activities to improve his ability.3. Who is the teacher you admire and respect most? Why?I met many good teachers in my school life, the one I admire and respect most is Mr. Zhang. He is kind, patient, humorous, responsible,acquainted .He loves his job and us. When we face difficulties, he is always ready to help us out of the difficulties. We all love him as well.4. Which subject/course do you like most? Why?The PE lesson is my favorite subject, because the atmosphere of PE lesson is comfortable. You may laugh ,play ,talk more than attending other subject. Also, our PE teacher is humorous and patient to us. Having PE lesson, I feel really enjoyable and relaxed.5. What is your opinion on cheating at exam?I think cheating at exam has much more harms than benefits. For the cheater, when you cheat at exam, you are cheating yourself .What’s worse, once you are caught in cheating at exam, you will be punished heavily. For the other students, if you get high marks by cheating ,it’s unfair for them. It’s likely to make the climate for learning bad.6. Why did you choose to study in this university? Would you like to be a teacher in the future?First, this university is a famous normal university. I want to be a good teacher from my heart. And there are many teachers with acquainted knowledge, libraries with abundant books and a good climate for learning. I like it very much.Yes, I would like to be a good teacher form my heart. It’s my dream. I want to make my students intelligent that they can make much contributions to the country. And I also want to teach them behave well. I will try my best to realize my dream.Topic 8: Humor1. How do you define humor? Does humor mean lack of seriousness?Humor is a characteristic state of feeling. It refers to something that is funny.No, humor doesn’t mean lack of seriousness. It can express truth in a funny way. Usually, it has some unexpected effects. It can break the ice, stop an argument and so on.2. What does having a sense of humor mean?A sense of humor shows that a person has insight , tolerance and intelligence. People with a sense of humor usually are easily acceptable, because they are easy to get along with , they also bring you laughter and they will make you humorous as well.3. What is the value of humor in interpersonal relationship?Humor is the lubricant in interpersonal relationship. It can serve to stop an agrument, break the ice, release tension and strengthen relationship. That’s why we all want to make friends with people who have a sense of humor.4. How can a person acquire a sense of humor?Humor is a skill that anyone can develop. We can build our sense of humor by collecting amusing stories , reading abundant books of all kinds ,develop insight, enlarge your knowledge and make friends with people who have a sense of humor.5. Are there regional differences in Chinese humor?Yes, because humor is deeply rooted in culture and culture varies from one region to another region. For example, in china, people in the south don’t like the jokes of the north.6. What does a sense of humor often bring us?Humor is the lubricant in interpersonal relationship. It can serve to stop an agrument, break the ice, release tension and strengthen relationship. That’s why we all want to make friends with people who have a sense of humor.Topic9:Wealth1. Do you think money can bring happiness? Why or why not?Yes, I think money can indirectly bring happiness, because we can use to do a lot of things that we want to. For example, we can buy a beautiful and comfortable house, do some entertainment, go traveling and help the poor. All in all, money can satisfy our many needs, then we will be happy. But money is not the answer for everything. We should regard money correctly, because money can bring us happiness but not ensure happiness.2.Is money the most important thing in your life? Why or why not?No, it isn’t.Money is very important in our life but not the important. Modern life is built around money. We need money to get good education, traveling, luxury and security. Money can buy certain comforts and offer some security, but it is not the answer for everything. So, money is not the most important thing in my life.3.Do you think wealth is a source of happiness or a source of problems?In my opinion, wealth is a source of happiness as well as a source of problems. On one hand, money can buy certain comforts and offer some security, but it is not the answer for everything. Happiness is not attained by amassing wealth. On the other hand, money and wealth trap people into various obligations, and they will make you very tired. Sometimes, wealth can cause crime, and bring us a lot of problems. That’ s all .4.Do you think it is the moral responsibility of rich to share their wealth with others?Yes, I do.First, when a man becomes a rich person, he must have gotten a lot of help from others, so, he should transfer the spirit of helping each other to others. Second, the rich’s wealth is from the society, he has the moral responsibility to return wealth to the society. At the same time, the rich will get happiness from the process. So, I think······5. What’s your attitude towards wealth?I think wealth is a good thing, and almost all people want wealth, because wealth can bring a lot of things we wish, and satisfy our wishes without difficulty. However, if we rely on wealth alone for happiness, we will be disappointed. The greatest wealth is contentment with a little .That’ all.6. What would you do if you win lottery?If I win lottery, at the first, I will invest my money in worthwhile businesses orprojects. Second, I will donate money to charity to help the poor. Besides, I will set up a found for children who suffer from terrible diseases like cancer. In a word, I will do something that is worth doing if I win lottery.Topic10:Anti-smoking1.Why do some young people pick up smoking?For various reasons, some young people pick up smoking. First of all, they maybe out of curiosity, and think smoking is very coll. Second, they pick up smoking because of peer pressure. In addition, they are affected by the movies; meanwhile, their parents also have a bad effect on them. That’s all.2.How harmful is smoking to smokers?First, smoking is harmful to smokers’ health. For example, smoking is knowing as a fatal cause of lung cancer. And smoking is also found to be related to other types of cancer. Besides, studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than nonsmokers.Second, smoking is waste of money.Third, smokers may have a bad example for their children.3.Is smoking also harmful to nonsmokers? In what way?Yes, it is.Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers but also the nonsmokers around them. Smoking pollutes the air, especially in enclosed areas, when someone is smoking, the others around him are breathing in cigarette smoke. This is called passive smoking which is also a cause of many diseases. That’s all.4.Do you think it is right to allow smokers to smoke in air-conditioned orenclosed areas? Why or why not?No, I don’t think so, because smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers but also the nonsmokers around them. Smoke can pollute the air, especially in air-conditioned or enclosed areas, when someone is smoking, the others around him are breathing in cigarette smoke. Inhaling second smoke can also cause many diseases. That’s all.5.In what places has smoking already been banned? Are you in favor of thispolicy or not? Why?In all public places such as hospitals、schools and stations, smoking has already been banned.I’m very favor of this policy, because in public there are a lot of people, when someone is smoking, the others around him are breathing in cigarette smoke. Inhaling second smoke can also cause many diseases. This is a very bad behavior, but we can set up a separate area for smokers. That’s all.6.If you were a nonsmoker, would you ask people to stop smoking in anenclosed area? Why or why not?Yes, I would, because in an enclosed area, the air is more easily polluted if someone smokes. We will breathe in cigarette smoke, and it will be harmful to our health, even it may cause some terrible diseases. To reduce this risk, I think smokers shouldn’t smoke in an enclosed area or they can smoke in the pointed places .That’s all.7.If you were a smoker, would you ask people whether you could smoke or notbefore lighting up? Why or why not?Yes, I would, because first, I think this is should done as a polite person. I want to be a polite person, and considering others’ felling is very important whatever you are in home or in the public. Second, health is very important for everybody. Smoking is dangerous not only to me but also to the nonsmokers around me. And I have the responsibility to respect others’ lives. Last but not the least; I don’t want a bad impression on other people. That’s all.8.What do you suggest we should do to create a smoke-free environment? First, the government should carry out policies such as publishing laws to ban smoking.Second, improving the price of cigarette can reduce the numbers of smokers.Third, putting the “No Smoking”sign on public places like warehouses/ forests/planes/hospitals.Forth, the families should help the smokes stop smoking and encourage them.Last, are also the most important that the smokers should have strong will and confidence to stop smoking, because only they can really helping themselves. Finally, thanks to our efforts, we will create a smoke-free environment.11. Fashion and Status1.How do you understand fashion?In my heart, fashion is a trend of life style , which includes dresses , foods, and one’s shopping, etc. For example, in summer, most girls like dressing black silk stockings.2.Can you judge people by the clothes they wear? If so , how ? If not, why not? Yes, I basically can judge people by the clothes they wear ,because one’s dress reflects her style , even her ideology and her sense of worth. For example, some people dress fashionly, they maybe like accepting new things. And some people dress conservative, they probably are conservative people.3. Do you think that fashion and status are connected?If so, how ?No, I do not think that fashion and status are connected. In my opinion, everyone could pursue fashion. Nowadays, no matter what estate’s people are in the wake of fashion.4. Do you care about brand name / trademark when you buy a product? Why? No, I do not care about the product’s brand name , because I think the product’s quality is the most important, as long as it is excellent quality and reasonable price, which is the best choice.5.Do you think we should pursue fashion? Why?Yes, I think we should pursue fashion , but we must do moderately. There are two reasons: On the one hand , as college students, we should accept the new things, come on the era’s step. On the other hand , pursuing fashion must cost much money, so we should control ourselves to avoid wasting money, also time and energy.Topic12: Success1. How do you understand success?As to success , different people have different ideas . I think success is something that we achieve . No matter what we have finished , I think we can treat it as a success . For example , we pass the exam , we accomplish the task and so on . In a word , success partly our success .2. What do you think plays an inportant role in one’s success, opportunity or determination and hard work? Why?I think determination plays an important role in our success . I think it is success that can make you insist on what you do .In our daily life , if you want to succeed ,we may come across many difficulties . so only with determination can we get to the top of the mountain –success.3. Do you think people are born with natural talent? Or do yoy think they become skilled by practising for a long time? Give some examples.(1)yes , I think so , different people have different level of intelligence , to some degree, it is due to natural talent .(2)yes , I can’t agree more . for example , by practicing we can solve the problemand acquire the way of such question . Also , the athletes are trained and practice a lot , so they can compete with others .4. What advice would you give to someone if he asks you for success?The following is my my advice . First , we’d better keep healthy and have a strong body , because body is the basis of success . Second , we should find our interest and try to enter a proper career , I think interest is the mother of success . If we are bored with what we do , we can’t succeed .Third , we should have perseverence , no one can succeed easily . If you read the history of some great person , you will find they all have such a good virtue .5. Can you give some examples of the making of Genius?(本题与第四题可套用)Topic 13: Hobbies1. How do you understand hobbies?As to hobbies , we have different opinions . I think hobbies are what we like and something we do it with our emotion . when we do it we feel very happy and even someone treat it as part of their life . In a word , t think it is ont only a habit , but also we are interested in and excited about it .2. What can hobbies usually bring to us?Hobbies bring a lot of things to us . On the one hand , it does more good to us .First , it can make us have a strong body such as running , pingpong and so on . Second , we can benefit from it to live life to the fullest , we can experience the beauty of life and get out our of pressure . Third , we can make friends during we develop our hobbies , which can also broaded our horizon . On the other hand , some hobbies are harmfull to us , for example ,if your favourate hobby is surfing the internet and you always do it without limit , it has a bad effect on our health and affects our study .3. Can yo tell us the advantages of stamp-collection/reading/enjoying music?。
Shopping 1Do you like going shopping? Why/ why not?Of all the shopping centers and plazas, which one do you like best? What do you think of the goods quality there?Have you ever go shopping with foreigners? Describe it./ If not, do you think you can attend foreign shoppers? How?What kind of goods do foreigners prefer to buy?What are some basic qualities for a shop assistant?What would you recommend a foreigner to buy for a souvenir? Where do you like to go shopping?Do you like to go shopping alone or with your friends?Who do you like to go shopping with?Do you like to pay in cash or by card?Shopping 2Follow-up Discussion·Tell some famous shopping areas at downtown Beijing.Where are they?How often do you go shopping there?·Is there a good supermarket where you live? Do you often go shopping at big shopping centers downtown?· When you are shopping, do you often ask for a discount?· Is it wise to spend lots of money on fashion? Why womenlike fashion?·Are you often attracted by advertisement and purchase things you don’t need?Shopping 3·Do you think shopping is a delightful experience?·Why do some people like to do window shopping (or looking around)?·Some people, especially women, are big shoppers. Do you think shopping is a way of life for them?·When shopping for dress, what concerns you most: price, size, style or quality?·If you find the dress you shopped does not fit you, what do you do?·If you are a shop-assistance, what would you say to make your customers buy your articles in the counters/on the shelves?and how?参考答案There are many downtown areas in Beijing; the most famous one is Wangfujing and Xidan. There are lots of department stores and shopping plazas there. Lots of people, home and abroad go there shopping. There are other shopping centers and shopping malls too. Ioften do my shopping nearby. When I buy daily goods, I would go to big supermarkets nearby, it’s very convenient and the goods there are very cheap. When I buy clothes, I would go to department stores and I will also go to some wholesale markets. I will compare the style and price,and I will choose the best one which is cheap but of good quality. I would buy things I see on the advertisements and TV commercials. In my home, it’s my mother who does the most of shopping. In school, we also go to drug stores to buy some food and drink, and we go to the fruit stand to buy some fruits there.Transport 1Why the bus fare in Beijing gets so cheap?Do you think that all drivers need to learn traffic rules from time to time?How many subway lines are there in Beijing now? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of it?Which means of transportation do you usually take? Why?What does a taxi driver have to do when he finds that passengers have left their belongings behind in taxi?What do you think about the transport situation in Beijing?Why do people use transport card when taking public buses?Do you think cutting down the numbers of private cars is a good wayto solve the transport problems in Beijing.Transport 2Do you think it is a good idea offer free bus service to the elderly? Why/Why not? Will this benefit make the buses in big cities crowded?How do you like the idea of using bike as a good solution to traffic problem in big cities? How dangerous is it to ride a bike in the busy streets? Why people like to drive even though they know it is not good for their health and for their cities?Do you think that all drivers need to learn traffic rules from time to time? Why teenage drivers are regarded as dangerous drivers? Why do they like drag-driving (飚车)? Why drink-driving (酒后驾车) must be strictly prohibited? Why some taxi drivers usually like to talk a lot to their passengers? Do you like to talk to your taxi drivers? What do they usually talk about? Have you experienced with some silent taxi drivers? How do you feel about it if it is a long drive?Do you know how many new cars are sold each month in big cities such as Beijing? Do you agree that the fact that we are having too many new drivers is the main cause of traffic jam in big cities? Explain why/why not.In what way is the growing automobile industry responsible for the air pollution in big cities? World leaders have repeatedly met tryingto find solution to the world environmental problems this year. In your opinion, what could be the workable solution to the problem?Transport 3:·Will the traffic become a big problem in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games?·Aside from bus, What might be a solution for the problem of busy transport in Beijing· Is it dangerous to ride a bike in the busy traffic in the city of Beijing?· Will the subway system in Beijing good enough for big crowd of people during the Olympic Games?· What may happen when your taxi is held up by the traffic?Transport 4· Will the traffic become a big problem in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games?· Aside from bus, What might be a solution for the problem of busy transport in Beijing· Is it dangerous to ride a bike in the busy traffic in the city of Beijing?· Do you know anything about the new subway lines under construction in Beijing·Tell a foreign visitor how to get to Tian Anmen Squarefrom Xi Zhimen by subway.· What would you do when you see a foreign friend taking an unlicensed cab service(黑车)·What may happen when your taxi is held up by the traffic?参考答案Beijing is a big and modern city. There is a huge transport system in the city. Public bus system is very developed in the city. Lots of people choose to go by bus, because the bus fare is fairly cheap in the city. Nowadays the numbers of private cars in Beijing are increasing greatly, causing lots of traffic jams, especially in the rush hours. How to solve the problem of traffic jams becomes an urgent task for the city government. Recently several new lines of Beijing subway are going to be put into use. With them, Beijing’s subway system is further developed, bringing great benefit to the people along the line. I usually took bus to go to school. Sometimes my parents drove me to school. Beijing is very big, and has too many cars, so riding bicycle is not very safe. When I travel to other places, I usualy take the train, because it is safe andcomfortable to take the train. Sometimes I also take the plane, but I think the price is expensive.Health 1Do you agree that good health means happiness?What is the best ways of keeping a good mental health?Do you buy health insurance? If not, do you wish to buy one? Why/Why not?Do you think eating less is a good way to cut down your weight? What might be some “side effect” of going on a diet?Do you think good health owes much to nutritious food, sound sleep and physical exercise?What’s wrong with the people who kill themselves?Do you think healthy people are happy? Why?What are some side effects on going on a diet?Do you think eating less is a good way to lose weight?Health 2What are main reasons that people nowadays enjoy longer life expectancy?Is your health owes much to good food, sound sleep and physical exercises? Does it have to do with you optimistic life-view?Do you agree that good health means happiness. Will this beliefmake people lazy and unwilling to do hard work?Do you think special medical service must be offered to foreign visitors living in your communities?What is wrong with people who kill themselves? What is the best way of keeping a good mental health?Do you think eating less is a good way to cut down your weight? What might be some “side effect” of going on a diet?Health 3·Do you think special medical service must be offered to foreign visitors in Beijing·What is the best way(s) of keeping good mental health?·What is the solution to the problem of high cost of medical operation?·Do you think the current cost of medicine is acceptable/reasonable/inexpensive·Is obesity/overweight becoming a problem? Why?· Is there any “best way” of losing weigh?· What might be some “side effect” of going on diet?Health 4·Do you think the medical treatment in Beijing (in any city)is convenient and inexpensive· Tell your own experience of seeing a doctor in a Beijing (inany city) hospital.· Do you buy health insurance? If not, do you wish to buy one? Why/Why not?·What are some common diseases we are subject to?·People are growing heavier, What is your suggestion for them to loose weight for better health参考答案Health is very important to everyone. Good health means happiness. Having a balanced diet, sound sleep and adequate physical exercises are good ways to keep fit. I will do more physical exercise to keep healthy. Nowadays in China, people are better off, but some people become overweight because of eating too much food and doing too little physical exercise. They need to lose weight. But some girls, in order to look thinner, are always on a diet. This is also not good for their health.I am very healthy. But I sometimes will get a cold or fever. When I fall ill, I will go to see a doctor in the hospital. I think the medical services in Beijing are expensive and not very convenient.So Health insurance is important for everyone. Not only physical health is important, mentalhealth also need our attention. People should keep a positive attitude to life, and not to give themselves too much pressure. The community should also pay attention to people’s mental health, providing enough medical care and help to those who are mentally ill.Study 1What is the best way to learn the culture of a big city like Beijing? How is it important to learn a foreign language? Aside from English, what other foreign language do we want to learn? Why? Will you continue your study when you are successful and rich?Are you planning to study abroad? Why/Why not?What do you think is more important, job training or high education?Do you like to study by yourself or go to a lecture?What can you learn from your classmates and your friends?Why must we take an English test before we study abroad?Study 2· the difficulties in learning English in China·your majors in school/college or your training courses at your country· your plan to go on study abroad and the tests you have totake· internet as a good resource of information for study· learning from books and learning from societyFollow-up Discussion·What is the biggest difficulty for western people to learn Chinese? What do you suggest to overcome such difficulty?· Do you like your majors in school? Do you find some training courses help you with your work?· How do you use online information for your study?·In your opinion, is the state government putting enough money into education?· What are some problems with the education of this country? Study 3●Tell a foreign visitor what is the best to learn about Beijing.What great changes have been made since 2008 BeijingOlympics? What is the best way to learn the culture of abig city? How is it important to learn a foreign language?●What is your first impression of a westerner? Are theyvery religious? Do you know something aboutAmerican/English/Australian/ history? Do you knowsomething about the Bible? Who is William Shakespeare?Do you like pop music? Rock n’ Roll (摇滚乐)●Are you planning to go abroad to continue your study?Why do you have to take an English test first? What testsare you going to take and when?●What do you think is more important, job training or higheducation? Does a high educational background help youget a good job?●What is more helpful in you study, attending a lecture orlearning on your own? Explain why. What do you do inclass if your teacher is reading his/her notes all the time?●If your work is busy, do you still want to spend sometimestudying? Will you continue your study when you aresuccessful and rich?参考答案I am a student. I am now studying to prepare my self well for my future life. I like study. I not only study the courses in the school, which, I think, are all very useful and interesting, and the teachers are all responsible to their jobs, but also take some English training classes outside the school. Studying can teach me some useful skills, and can enrich my mind. Study at school can help me form ahabit to learn. I will continue learning after I graduate from college. If possible, I am thinking going abroad to study, which can broaden my mind and horizon. I also think learning from my classmates and friends is important too. In a word, study give me so much fun.First-aid 1If anybody has got hear stroke, what advice would you give him? What useful information on first-aid services in China could you give to a foreign friend?What important messages should you not forget to tell the operator if you call for an ambulance?What should you do if you come across some medical emergencies?参考答案In recent years, China has been making great efforts to provide high-quality first aid services to Chinese people and people from other countries as well. Among all the facilites, China Emergency Medical Center has the longest history and is the most well-known to Chinese people. It was founded in 1989 and has set up a nation-wide network for first aid. In any city of China, people can call 120 for first aid services. The Center recently has got equipped withhelicopters so that timely help can reach patients in distant areas.Other facilities of first aid include 999 and SOS, etc.. Besides 120, people in Beijing can also call another emergency center at 999 for first aid. It’s a hotline of the Red Cross Society of China. It’s well-equipped and owns around 80 ambulances. It can handle emergencies efficiently.Also, people from other countries can contact the “alarm ceter” of SOS International in Beijing and Shanghai for first aid. It operates 24 hours and gives customers advice and referrals to local hospitals.In addition to various first aid centers, more and more shopping malls and department stores in some major cities in China begin to provid basic first-aid services in order to make sure shoppers can get an immediate help in emergencies. They prepare first-aid kits for shoppers. Some are equipped with a first-aid counter, first-aid pamphlets and stretchers.On the other hand, more and more people have better knowledge about first aid. Organizations such as the Red Cross Society of China carry out programs to train the basic first aid skills and popularizehealth knowledge among people in order to avoid misbehaviors in emergencies. People from other countries certainly should feel safe for their visit to China.Entertainment 1What types of entertainment do you like best? Why?Is Peking Opera the best traditional art form in China? What are other well-known traditional forms of artistic entertainment?Do you think people are moving away from movies because of TV? Why is it so?Why most young people are not interested in Peking Opera? Do you think it is a good idea to offer Peking opera courses to children in primary and middle school?What is the biggest difference between movies and stage performance? Which do you like more? And why?Are you a fan of a certain singer? Tell me something about the singer.Entertainment 2●Why we need entertainment in our life after all? What aresome major entertainments in modern life? Are you one ofthe fans of some movie stars?●What is the biggest difference between movies and stageperformance? Which do you like more? Do you agree themovies are more entertaining than stage performance?●Is Peking Opera the best traditional art form in China?What are other well-known traditional forms of artistic entertainment?●Why do some people like to dance in public places withtheir friends? Do you think young people are also interested in street dance?●Why there are so many internet bars in our cities? Arecomputer games good for youngsters?what help we shall give to those teenagers who have addicted (上瘾) to the internet?●Are you a fan of some singers? Why people love gracefulpersons who can sing beautifully?Entertainment 3Tell a foreign visitor some different types of entertainment available (that can be found) in BeijingIs there any similarity between playing music and telling a storyIs it possible that young people come to be very interested in such traditional arts.Is Chinese folk art being replaced by modern entertainment like movie and TV series? How?Is it necessary to “protect”traditional Chinese art forms? Why? Why not”Why is internet café(cyber bar) becoming popular in Chinese cities?Some youngsters spend too much time on the internet, playing games. What do you think of this?Entertainment 4Of all the types of entertainment you mentioned in your talk, what type(s) do you like best?What are some popular types of entertainment in big cities?How does entertainment make our life colorful and meaningful?How much do you know about Peking Opera?What other traditional Chinese opera do you know? Tell me a bit of it?Do you think people are moving away from movies because of TV? Why is it so?In your opinion, How can we enjoy listening to music?Do you think playing games on computer a types of entertainment for young people?Do you prefer “noisy”entertainment for “quiet”entertainment? Why?What do you do to entertain you business clients? Why参考答案The most common entertainment for me is to watch TV. I don’t go to the cinema very much.Uaually I will buy some discs to watch on my computer. Sometimes I will go to KTV to sing karaoke with my friends. Some of my classmates like singing and dancing. Some boys are very good street dancers. For me, I like to watch the students’own performance in the New Year gala party. It’s always a great time for us to display our talent.Travel 1Why do people travel more today than they used to do?Do you agree that tourism is the business of the rich? Why?How would you trave if you have time and money? With the help of travel agencies or by self-service?Where do you want to go in China or around the world? Why? Among the places that you have visited, what impressed you most? (people, culture or history)If you are asked to recommend a famous tourist attraction in Beijingto a foreigner,which place do you want to recommend?Travel 2Tell some advantages and disadvantages of traveling by travel agencies? Do you like to travel with the help of travel agencies? Why you like/dislike to travel with a tourist guide? In what way will a tourist guide help you enjoy more your travel?Why do busy people need more travel? Do you agree that tourism is the business of the rich? Why?Where is the best place you’ve visited? How far did you go during that trip? What impresses you most of that place? What about the people there?For you, what is the best way to spend your holiday during the coming Spring Festival? Why people always travel far during their holidays? Do you find business tour an inexpensive experience of relaxation?How do you like to travel? By air/train/boat/driving? What is the safest means of transportation for a traveler?Do you know someone who has never traveled? Why do people like to spend their hard-earned money on travel? What motivates us to explore the universe? Do you think that the human beings will land on the Mars in the near future?Travel 3·Do you know what a bullet train is? How fast can it go?·What are some good sightseeing places in Beijing you recommend to your foreign friends?·If a foreign friend decides to drive from Beijing to Shenzhen, what will you advise him/her?·Do you like to visit big cities or small towns when you travel?Why? Why not?·Tell your reason why you prefer travel by train/air.·Do you like to travel by yourself or with other people? Why?·Describe a trip you have made to other cities or countries, please.· If you were going to Tibet, how would you prepare for your trip?· How would you introduce Beijing to your foreign friends?· Do you prefer to travel by plane or by train? Why参考答案I like travel. I traveled with my parents to some famous places in China, such as the city of Qingdao, Shanghai and Hangzhou, and climbed some famous mountains such as Mount Tai in Shandong Province and Mount Hua in Shanxi Province. Travel always makes me feel so exciting.To see so many beautiful places with my own eyes make me love my China even more and I also learned a lot during the trip, I get to know the living of people in other places, meet different people, and I am attracted by their life style. What’s more, I get to see the fast development all round China, which made me believe that China is becoming stronger and stronger. When I travel, I prefer to travel by train, which is fast and comfortable. But traveling by air is the quickest, although it can be expensive for me. I hope in the future I can drive my own car to travel.I am a student. I like travel, but I don’t have enough money yet. I only travel to some nearby places with my family and my classmates before. But the short trip also gives me unforgettable experience. I like to see different views, especially the beautiful natural scenery, which will refresh me. I don’t like travel alone. I always travel with other people. I hope I can get a good job after graduation so that I will have more opportunity to travel around China and maybe around the world.Eating in a Restaurant 1Why Chinese food culture is so developed?Do you think MacDonald and KFC are favored by many young people in China? Why? Do you often eat in such snack shops?Do you like cooking? Why or Why not? Are you good at cooking?Can you share with us one of your experiences of eating in a restaurant with your family members or friend?What’s your attitude toward “go Dutch”?If you are asked to recommend some typical Chinese food to a foreigner, what’s your suggestion?Do you prefer to eat out in a restaurant or at home cooking?Do you feel enjoyable when eating in a restaurant and sad when paying the bill?Why do people nowadays like eating out in expensive restaurants?Eating in a restaurant 2·What Beijing snack do you like best? How is it different from the famed snack in your hometown?·Do teenagers in China favor McDonald and KFC? Why?Why not?How do you reserve table at expensive restaurants?·Where do you usually find quiet restaurant? Does quietdinning hall help your appetite?·Do you think food in Beijing restaurant is more expensive than that of other cities in China?参考答案There are all kinds of restaurants in Beijing. When festivals and holidays come, my family often eat out in restaurants to celebrate. When we want to entertain relatives and guests, we also choose to eat out in restaurant. Eating out in restaurants can save us a lot of time and efforts in cooking meals by ourselves. Generally speaking, I like Chinese food. But I often go to Kentucky Fried Chicken and M cDonald’s to eat the “junk food”. I think they are very delicious. When I stay at school, sometimes I will eat in the small restaurants nearby our school, but I don’t go there very often. I think the food there are not very clean.Free-time Activities 1What are some of the indoor activities and outdoor activities?What do Chinese young people usually do in their free time?What do retired people usually do in China in their free time?Why do some old people like doing Yangge?Are there any public sports facilities in your neighborhood? And how do you make use of it?Are physical exercises important for people’s health? Why?What does hobby mean to you?Why do people need hobbies?Can you think out some strange hobbies? For example. Racing snake?Free-time activities 2·Is your life very busy? What do you do to have a change?·In your spare time, what free-time activities do you do?·Do Chinese people enjoy more leisure than people of other countries?·What are some outdoor activities you like in your free time?·What do you think of mah-jong? Is this a good game to kill the time? And cards?·What are your usual free-time activities? How do foreign friends spend their spare time?参考答案Nowadays people have more free time and more choices to enjoy life. They can choose their free-time activities according to their own will. They can make use of public and natural sports resources. They can stay indoors, playing cards, chess, mah-jong or enjoying TV programs. They can also play ball games, go picnic or climb mountains. Besides, they can make use of public sports facilities in the neighborhood or go to the health center.Kite-flying has been an old Chinese pastime. Records about the activity were mentioned as far back as 2,500 years ago. Over the centuries, people have developed kites known for their beauty. People are able to make them look like swallows, geese, frogs, butterflies, peacocks, crabs or many other animals. Now people will fly kites in early spring and autumn. It’s really a very beautiful scene with kites flying in the sky.Yangge is a kind of folk dance in China. It’s a group dance and very popular among old people.They gather together not only to enjoy dancing, but also to chat with each other and help each other.Weather 1Do you think the weather forecasting is very important for our daily life?Do you think human can do something to make an agreeable weather condition? And how?How does the weather change your activities and moods?What do we have to do to improve our air and to bring good weather back to Beijing?Do you think it is a good idea to limit the number of automobile in order to have clear weather in Beijing?What could be some dangerous results of the green house effect? What do you think about the heavy snows in Beijing this past winter? Weather 2●Of all the four seasons of your hometown, which one doyou like best? Why?●How do you like the beautiful autumn of Beijing this year?How do you like the first snow in winter? Is the spring thebest season of the year?●Tell some examples to show how bad weather causesdisasters in our life, flood, sandstorm, for example. Whypeople feel sad in bad weather?●Do you think human can do something to make anagreeable weather condition? Do you think it is a good ideato limit the number of automobile in order to have clearweather in the big cities of the world? What do we have todo to improve our air and to bring good weather back to the earth?●What can be the main causes of Global Warming? Whatdo you know about the greenhouse effect? How does it affect our weather? What shall we do to prevent our earth from being too warm? What consequences (events, results) will Global Warming bring to human society?●How do we know some typhoons are moving toward usand will arrive in 3 days?Before satellite was used to forecast the weather, what do we do to know how will the weather like next week? Weather 3What are the four seasons like in Beijing ?How do you like the autumn season in Beijing?Which season in Beijing is the best for the Olympic Games? Why?Sand storm visits Beijing almost every year. What do you think is the main cause of it?The weather conditions decide the kind of sports people do in a particular place. Please give examples.Which place in China is best for the winter Olympics? Why?。
二级口语考试试卷答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园散步正确答案:C2. 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
A. 明天B. 今天C. 后天正确答案:A3. 根据所听对话,选择正确答案。
A. 买书B. 买票C. 买礼物正确答案:B二、阅读理解(共30分)1. 阅读以下短文,回答问题。
短文内容:[此处省略短文内容]问题:文中提到了哪些活动?正确答案:文中提到了爬山、游泳和野餐。
2. 阅读以下短文,回答问题。
短文内容:[此处省略短文内容]问题:作者为什么喜欢这个城市?正确答案:作者喜欢这个城市因为它有丰富的文化遗产和友好的居民。
3. 阅读以下短文,回答问题。
短文内容:[此处省略短文内容]问题:文章中提到的新技术有什么特点?正确答案:文章中提到的新技术具有高效、环保和低成本的特点。
三、口语表达(共50分)1. 根据所给情景,进行角色扮演。
情景:你的朋友邀请你参加他的生日派对,但你因为工作繁忙无法参加。
正确答案:对不起,我真的很想去,但是这个周末我有个非常重要的项目要完成,恐怕去不了了。
下次有机会我一定参加。
2. 根据所给情景,进行角色扮演。
情景:你在餐厅吃饭,发现账单上多收了费用。
正确答案:不好意思,我注意到账单上有些问题。
这个项目我没有点,可能是弄错了,能帮我检查一下吗?3. 根据所给情景,进行角色扮演。
情景:你向老师请教一个学术问题。
正确答案:老师,我在准备论文时遇到了一个难题,您能给我一些建议吗?我不确定这个理论应该如何应用。
结束语:以上是本次二级口语考试试卷的答案,希望对各位考生有所帮助。
祝大家考试顺利!。
unhealthy lifestyle will cause decease.For example, smoking may greatly in crease the possibility of the lung can cer. I n order to keep healthy, it is n ecessary to have a healthy lifestyle. As far as I ' m concernedtiy, I eat an apple or a pear every day. As the say ing goes ‘ aapple a day, keep the doctor away. Fruita nd vegetables can ben efit a lot. Secondly, I don ' t skimp on sleep. Studies have shown that those who sleep less tend to weigh more. Adults should aim for between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Thirdly, doing exercise regularly is of great importanee, which is good for mental and physical health. It takes me half an hour to do exercise every day. There are many ways to exercise. For example, running, swimming, hiking or playing ball games like football, basketball, volleyball. As for me, I prefer to running or play ing table tennis in my leisure time. I thi nk many people don taket regular exercise for many reas ons, especially for work or study. But I thi nk it ' s irrati on al. Weare human being, not the machines. So we can' work all the time without any exercise. Besides, drinking eno ugh water every day and keep ing a bala need diet are very helpful. Many people don' t takbreakfast. But not having breakfast will do harm to our health. So I take breakfast every day. What ' s more, I get rid of some bad living habits. Eating before sleepingwill affect sleep. So if I ‘ m hungry, I just eat some fruit. In additiort, wdtch TV while 'eat ing because it 'easy to eat much more tha n usual while doing other thi ng. That ' my healthy lifestyle.2- Describe a perfect trip or holiday and be specific on events and places of interest When I was a child, I once went camping with my family in a holiday. We decided to make a barbecue in the valley. So we collected some tree sticks to make a fire. My father asked me if I could try to make a fire.I was glad to take the job. Then I tried to set fire to the wood with a match, but produced only smoke. Then my father said, "That ' s not the right way. I ' ll show you how to do it. First usethe small pieces of wood because they catch fire easily. Then put the larger ones on top of them."My father helped me make a big fire. That ' s an unforgettable trip.3- Describe a kind of extreme weather and explain the consequences.If I had to describe a kind of extreme weather, I would choose to speak about hazy weather. Summer can br ing more tha n just sun shi ne and swim ming opport un ities. In many urba n areas, summer is also associated with haze. Haze is air polluti on in which is mixed up with dust, smoke and other dry particles. Recently, the hazy weather has happened to many cities in the north of China, such as Beijing, Tianjing, Baoding. There 's also a few hazy weather in Wuhan.But, compared to Beiji ng, it In a hasyMweather, everythi ng around disappeared from our sight. Many people, especially childre n and seni ors, eve n found it difficult to breathe. As a re sult, local hospitals were crowded with people who had problems with their no ses and lun gs.The comp onents that make up haze may have n egative effect on people's health especially that of the childre n, the elderly and those who have certa in diseases like pn eum onia and lung disease. Workers work ing in the ope n air have a high risk in their health. It I has not only done harm to people ' health, but also affected the public transportation. Some hi ghways were closed. Traffic jams were com monly see n in the streets.Terrible accide nts happe n every now and the n, some highways have to be shut dow n because of the low visibility. Obviously, people all hate such a terrible weather. The reas ons why hazyweather occurs are various.Air pollution is the main factor that has resulted in the frequency of hazy weather. Many factories were overmeasure produced the smog that had over the sta ndard and the smog seriously in flue nee the air.At the same time, smoke from bur ning coal and all kinds of dust are also importa nt factors. Now that more and more people realize the harm caused by hazy weather, the gover nment takes action to solve the problem by limiting the number of cars.4- Talk about the difficulties that people face when learning a new Ianguage and how to overcome them effectively.I bega n to lear n En glish whe n I was about 6 years old. At that time, I was in primary school, and my English teacher taught me to learn English nursery rhymes and English words. Compared to other class like math class, English class is far more interesting because I can learn many in terest ing stories. In En glish class, teachers always en courage stude nts to tell any thi ng in En glish, just ta lk whatever you want, so I thi nk it' s very relax in griaerfefree.are many advantages to learn English. When I 'm earning English, I can learn the culture and broaden my horizon. Besides, since people in many countries speak English, it will be helpful to lear n En glish well. Nevertheless, there is still a questi on that how to lear n En glish well.In my opinion, first of all, lear ning En glish well n eeds persevera nee because lear ning En glish well is a Ion g-term process. If we in sist on lear ning En glish every day, we will master it one day. If we just study it for a short time and then give up, we will gain nothing in the end. Therefore, we should stick to learn En glish everyday in order to learn it well. Secon dly, in order to lear n En glish well, stude nts should be con fide nt to speak in En glish. The aim to lear n a Ianguage is to speak it. It ' s meaningless to learn a Ianguage without speaking in he Ianguage.So, in order to lear n En glish well, we should ofte n talk in En glish. Thirdly, the best way to master a Ian guage is to be pers on ally on the sce ne. So I advice those people who have con diti on go abroad for a while. Whe n they come back home, their oral En glish must have improved. In con clusi on, lear ning En glish well is not easy. But the process is not that pain ful.As for me, I enjoy watching American movies and listening to some English music. And it also very helpful to learn En glish.5- Describe your favorite TV show and be able to explain it in great detail.There are many funny TV shows I like, but my favorite one is a show called Happy Camp. It ' s a variety entertainment program. I watch it every week. And I never miss it. I mean I fan of it. It is broadcasted every Saturday evening from 8pm to 10pm. I enjoy this TV show, because it ' s quite interesting and I can relax myself after ow e ek study. I started watching happy camp whe n I was a Junior High school stude nt. This TV show usually in vites somewell-k nown celebrities and no t just Chin ese stars but famous people from all over the world including international film stars or NBA players.On this show, the hosts would talk about somethi ng in teresti ng happe ning in their real lives. There are 5 guests in happy camp. Each of them has different personality. And the guests would share their funny experie nces. They also play many kinds of games, some of which are crazy like they used to bring electric saw on the stage. But of course it ' s safe. Happ enjoys a great popularity in China. Most of the fans of happy camp are young people. In my opinion, happy camp spread the idea that every one should be happy every day no matter what difficulty is encoun tered. In this case, I thi nk happy camp ben efits me a lot. That reas on I take it as my favorite TV show.6- Describe an en vir onmen tal problem and how you are able to help solve it.If I had to describe a kind of en vir onmen tal problem, I would choose to speak about haze. Summer can br ingmore tha n just sun shi ne and swim ming opport un ities. In many urba n areas, summer is also associated with haze. Haze is air polluti on in which is mixed up with dust, smoke and other dry particles. Recently, the hazy weather has happened to many cities in the n orth of Chi na, such as Beiji ng, Tianjing, Baodi ng. There azy weasnarsin Wewah.But, compared to Beijing, it ' s ok. In a hazy weather, aveuyithidiigappeared from oursight. Many people, especially childre n and seni ors, eve n found it difficult to breathe. As a re sult, local hospitals were crowded with people who had problems with their no ses and lun gs.The comp onents that make up haze may have n egative effect on people's health especially that of the childre n, the elderly and those who have certa in diseases like pn eum onia and lung disease. Workers working in the open air have a high risk in their health. It has not only done harm to people ' health, but also affected the public transportation. Some hi ghways were closed. Traffic jams were com monly see n in the streets.Terrible accide nts happe n every now and the n, some highways have to be shut dow n becauseof the low visibility.The reas ons why it occurs are various.Many factories were over measure produced the smog that had over the sta ndard and thesmog seriously in flue nee the air.At the same time, smoke from bur ning coal and all kinds of dust are also importa nt factors.Now that more and more people realize the harm caused by haze, the gover nment takesaction to solve the problem by limiti ng the nu mber of cars .In my opinion, We should call onto use more public tran sport. Besides, some factories which cause serious air polluti on should 1be closed down. What ' swmolneve to do more to raise people ' s awareness ofen vir onmen tal protect ion. Only in this way can we expect to have more sunny days.ately, the taste of it is not that good, it 's too sour. Theapple j uice that I usually buy s mells sweet and tastes good. And it is a little sour but not too sour. An apple is full of vitamin in it. It is good for our health. As the say ing goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". So I drink it every day. I usually drink it before I go to bed, since I thi nk it's good for my sleep. Eat ing before sleep ing will affect sleep. So if I ‘ m hungdyjnkuap ple juice.8- Talk about your childhood hobbies and which ones you no Ion ger enjoy. Give n reas onWhen I was a child, I ' m quite interested in playing toy bricks. I still remember the first time Iplayed toy bricks. I was so exciting. It was the birthday gift given by my aunt. As a child, I really enjo yed play ing toy bricks. I used it to make a house, a ship or any thi ng I wan ted to make. Whe n I made what I want successfully, I felt a sense of accomplishme nt. It seemed like I had done something amazing. In my opinion, the toy bricks make my childhood more colorful and interesting. I could play toy bricks with my friends. And I made many friends because of it. Nevertheless, I became less interested in toy bricks as I got older since it for child any way. Whe n I was a junior high stude nt, I preferred to read a nice book, rather tha n play toy bricks. And no w, I ' m not a child any Ion ger, but I still wish that more and morechild can enjoy the happ in ess of play ing toy bricks. I thi nk every one used to be in terested in doing somethi ng but fin ally lost in terest. From my point of view, what is more importa nt is it used to give happ in ess to you, and you had a un forgettable memory. That ' s eno ugh. The 「thing we can do is go ahead, and become an adult to give our childre n a happy childhood.9- Describe something you like doing in the evening and what exactly you enjoy about it.I like hav ing barbecue in the eve ning very much. Whe n I was a child, I once wentcamp ing with my family in the summer. We decided to make a barbecue in the valley. So we collected some tree sticks to make a fire. My father asked me if I could try to make a fire.I was glad to take the job. Then I tried to set fire to the wood with a match, but producedonly smoke. Then my father said, "That ' s not the right way. I ' ll show you how to do it. Firs use the small pieces of wood because they catch fire easily. Then put the larger ones on top of them."My father helped me make a big fire.10- Talk about a sport of interest you haven ' t done yet, but would like to try. Explain why thisis so in terest ing for you.I think the sport interests me most but I haven 'tdone yet is boogie jumping because it is absolutely an adve nturous sport. I thi nk many young people like me show the same in teresti ng in such an adve nturous sport. We can make much fun from it. It may give us exciteme nt and thrill. Moder n bun gee jump ing is usually done in a park ing lot and people jump from a platform at the top of a crane.。
口语二级考试教程答案1. 请描述你最喜欢的季节,并解释原因。
答案:我最喜欢的季节是秋天。
秋天的天气凉爽宜人,非常适合户外活动。
此外,秋天还是丰收的季节,各种水果和蔬菜都成熟了,可以享受到丰富的美食。
2. 谈谈你最近读过的一本书,并分享你的读后感。
答案:我最近读了一本名为《追风筝的人》的书。
这本书讲述了一个关于友谊、背叛和救赎的故事。
读完这本书后,我深受感动,它让我更加珍惜身边的友谊,并反思自己的行为。
3. 如果你有机会去国外旅行,你会选择哪个国家,为什么?答案:如果有机会去国外旅行,我会选择日本。
日本不仅有丰富的历史文化,还有美丽的自然风光。
此外,日本的动漫和科技也非常吸引我,我一直希望能够亲身体验。
4. 描述一次你感到非常紧张的经历,并解释你是如何克服这种紧张感的。
答案:有一次我在全校师生面前演讲,感到非常紧张。
为了克服这种紧张感,我事先做了充分的准备,多次练习演讲内容,并在演讲前做了深呼吸,这帮助我放松并顺利完成了演讲。
5. 你认为团队合作中最重要的是什么?答案:我认为团队合作中最重要的是沟通和信任。
良好的沟通可以确保团队成员之间的信息流通,而信任则是团队成员相互支持和协作的基础。
只有沟通和信任到位,团队才能高效地完成任务。
6. 谈谈你对环保的看法,并给出一些日常生活中的环保建议。
答案:我认为环保是非常重要的,它关系到我们的生存环境和未来的可持续发展。
在日常生活中,我们可以采取一些简单的措施来保护环境,比如减少使用一次性塑料制品,节约用水用电,以及垃圾分类等。
7. 描述一个你认为成功的人,并解释你认为他/她成功的原因是什么。
答案:我认为马云是一个成功的人。
他成功的原因有很多,包括他的创新思维、坚持不懈的努力和卓越的领导能力。
马云通过创建阿里巴巴集团,不仅改变了中国的电子商务行业,还为全球的中小企业提供了一个广阔的交易平台。
8. 谈谈你对健康饮食的看法,并给出一些建议。
答案:我认为健康饮食对维持身体健康至关重要。
全国口语二级考试答案1. 请描述一下你最喜欢的季节,并解释为什么。
答案:我最喜欢的季节是秋天。
首先,秋天的天气凉爽宜人,既不像夏天那样炎热,也不像冬天那样寒冷。
其次,秋天是收获的季节,各种水果和农作物都成熟了,市场上琳琅满目的农产品让人心情愉悦。
最后,秋天的景色也非常美丽,树叶变黄,落日余晖,给人一种宁静和祥和的感觉。
2. 谈谈你对于环境保护的看法。
答案:环境保护是非常重要的。
首先,环境是人类生存的基础,如果环境被破坏,人类的生存也会受到威胁。
其次,环境保护有助于维持生态平衡,保护动植物多样性。
此外,环境保护还能减少污染,提高人们的生活质量。
因此,我们应该从自身做起,比如减少使用一次性塑料制品,节约用水用电,参与植树造林等活动,共同为保护环境做出努力。
3. 请介绍一下你最喜欢的一本书,并说明原因。
答案:我最喜欢的一本书是《小王子》。
这本书通过小王子的旅行故事,探讨了友谊、爱和责任等主题。
它的文字简洁而富有哲理,让人在阅读的过程中不断思考和反省。
此外,书中的插图也非常精美,增添了阅读的乐趣。
《小王子》不仅适合儿童阅读,也适合成年人,因为它能唤起人们内心深处的纯真和善良。
4. 描述一下你最近参加的一次社交活动,并谈谈你的感受。
答案:我最近参加了一次同学聚会。
在聚会上,我们回忆了在学校的日子,分享了各自的近况。
虽然大家已经很久没有见面,但是彼此之间的友谊并没有因为时间的流逝而改变。
这次聚会让我感到非常温暖和愉快,也让我意识到保持联系和珍惜友情的重要性。
结束语:以上是全国口语二级考试的部分答案,希望对你有所帮助。
在准备口语考试时,除了掌握正确的答案外,还需要注意语言的流畅性和表达的自然性。
祝你考试顺利!。
二级口语考试试题及答案试题一:自我介绍请用英语进行自我介绍,包括你的名字、年龄、职业以及兴趣爱好。
答案:My name is Li Ming, I am 25 years old and currently working as a software engineer. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, playing basketball, and traveling.试题二:描述一个难忘的经历请用英语描述一个你难忘的经历,可以是一次旅行、一个活动或者一个特殊的时刻。
答案:One of the most memorable experiences I've had was when I went on a hiking trip with my friends last summer. We climbed up Mount Huangshan and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It was a challenging yet rewarding journey that I will never forget.试题三:讨论一个社会问题请用英语讨论一个你认为重要的社会问题,并提出你的解决方案。
答案:One significant social issue that concerns me is environmental pollution. To address this, I believe that we should promote the use of renewable energy sources, encourage recycling, and implement stricter regulations on industrial emissions. Additionally, raising public awareness about the importance of environmental conservation is crucial.试题四:描述一个你敬佩的人请用英语描述一个你敬佩的人,可以是你的家人、朋友、历史人物或者公众人物,并解释为什么敬佩他们。
1.How is college different to high school?There9s a big different between high school and college in spare time. In high school, I had little spare time. I studied all the time. Doing the exercise all the time. I couldn't do things what I like. All the things I was forced to do are to prepare for the college entrance examination. But in the college, I have much spare time. College life is colorful. There9re many activities for us to take part in. I can read books what I like in the library.In addition, studying in college is much different from that at high school. We study in college is to promote accomplishment, to prepare for the future job. Last but no least, we live in schooFs dormitory in college with classmates.2.Have you ever had, or would you like to have, a pet?Yes. I had a dog. Dogs are lovely and they are the friends of our human beings. Keeping dogs would be a method to take care of the disabled in some families. Moreover, dogs could guard our house, and they could company with us .3.How does your family usually celebrate Chinese New Year?During the spring festival, we use red lantern and Spring Festival couplets decorate our house. People usually put on all kinds of new clothes. We are all together eat delicious food with relations. The children are looking forward to receiving red envelope money, and together playing the fireworks. And CCTV will held the Spring Festival Gala Evening.4.Have computers improved our lives?Yes. Computers has become a necessary part of our life. People work with computer, study with computer and play with computer. It is manifest that computers improved our life so much. Firstly, by using computer, we could chat with our friends who are far away from us. We could send e-mail to each other. It makes our life much more convenient. Secondly, we can buy everything what we want at computer.Thirdly ,because of the Internet, we get information more immediately.5.What motivates you to study?I want to study because study can rich my knowledge. By reading, I can know a lot. rd like to get some preparations for my near future, Td like to live a better life with a good job and an acceptable salary, Iwant to have a cozy dwelling in a city what I like. So I study hard because it's now a way for all above things within my reach.6.What do you like about China?I think China is great. I like Chinese culture, Chinese food and Chinese people. Firstly, Chinese culture told me to have humilityand be moderate. That's very usefulin modern times.Our ancestors taught us keep learning something from others all the times.Secondly, I enjoy Chinese food every much. There9s a hit documentary named a bite of China shows the delicious food around China, which makes my mouth watered every time when I watch it.Finally, I really enjoy be with Chinese people, though everyone may have some kind of shortages. Most of Chinese people are friendly, caring, helping.7 .Would you like to own a car? Why or why not?Actually, I don't want to own a car .First, once buying a car, I will devote unlimited m oney to it. Next, for our country, the car will release the air pollutant doing harm to th e environment .What9s more, driving carssometimes is dangerous. If inconvenient, we can take a taxi for a change.8.1n your opinion, what qualities are important in a friend?In my opinion, friend is someone who would accept me as what I am and who I am. None of us is perfect as we are human beings not angels. So friend is the one who accept me as it is, point out my weak points and also help me to improve them.The important thing is, he or she should be honest. I hate people lie to me, I thinkit's essential for friends to communicate with honest. Should rich people help poor people?9.Should rich people help poor people?yes, they should. Because it is our tradition that we should help others who are in trouble. The rich should try to give money to the poor by face to face instead of raising their money for some charities. Or they can just open some schools in the poor area to provide them a better education.10.Who was your favorite teacher in high school, and why?My favorite teacher is my Chinese teacher, Mr. Lui. She is a middle-agedwoman .Unlike other teachers, she can not only teach us the necessary knowledge, but also tells us how to conduct ourselves in society and care us so much. Till now ,I sometimes go back to the school to see she ,and talk with she about what happened to me.II.When did you last go on a holiday? What was it like?On the last summer vacation, I went to Xiamen with some of my friends.We went there for rest and relaxing myself.It is a beautiful place with blue sky, white cloud and blue sea. We went to Gulangyu. It is really a beautiful place. We blew sea wind, and relax ourselves.The trip was so interesting.12.If you hadn't entered college, what job would you like to have?I want to go to be a dragoman. I will go to get a tour guide certificate. ThenI can lead people to make a sightseeing tour. Perhaps it will be so tired, but it will also improve myself and enrich my knowledge.13.What kinds of books do you like?I like novel because I can taste different lives and see different people in it. Some of the novels may let me feel the bitter taste of life and let me believe that no matter how frustrated I feel I'm able to take it! Of course some others could let me feel the life is shining. Books really give delight to me! (Gone with the wind, the power and Glory, and so on)14.In what ways are you similar to, or different from, your parents?I think the hobbies what I like are different from my parents9.1 like surf on the Internet ,but they don't like. They like watching TV. I like buy many things by computer, but my mother like go out to go shopping. But we all have a same bobby. We all like sport. We are usually playing pingpong together.15.Is it important to look good? Why or why not?I think it is of much importance. Good appearance can give others a nice impression. This is an essential advantage.Looking good does not mean dressing up with fancy cloths and jewelries, or having the perfect body sharp.It's just simply about wearing properly and behaves well at different occasions . That will make you feel good too, and become more confident about yourself.A person is popular with others for a long time, not for the outstanding appearance, but the self-cultivation, wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge. So we should enrich ourselves with more knowledge. If you have a good look, people will treat you with more respect, and many things will be better.16.Should China continue its space programme? Why or why not?Yes, China should continue the space program.For one thing, China's research into the space actually reflects the needs of high-tech and international competitiveness.For another thing, there are a wealth of precious resources in the space, which can benefit people a lot. What's more, there is only one earth, and the space may be a alternative to people's living.17.Do you agree with the saying, "Career comes before marriage"(先立业后成家)?In my opinion, I think career or marriage Should let nature take its course. If you meet a right person 5you can marriage with him or she. Than you are all together to work hard. Instead ,if you have a good opportunity 5you can work hard to create your career. So, I think career and marriage have no separate.18.1s religion a good thing or a bad thing?I think religion is a good thing. If a person believe in religion, he will have a belief. This belief will guide his behavior. The good religion will give him the strength. Hewill be positive in life and respect for others.19.What makes a happy marriage?In my opinion, marriage is a kind of partnership .The first thing is commitment. Commitment is the building block of all relationships and without it, the relationship will not go far. Both partners need to recognize that a relationship is serious business where they have to invest in intelligence and commitment.Good marriage should be built on respect and responsibility. When there is no respect, you will realize that you do not have the happiness of marriage.Husbands and wives also need to keep a positive attitude. There are many people who have already given up in their relationships because they do not see any good that can come from it.20.What do you do in your spare time?I enjoy my life very much, so I have many hobbies.In my spare time, sometimes, I often go out with my friends to go shopping. Sometimes, I stay in my dormitory surf the Internet,What I favorite thing is reading some books. Reading books can rich my knowledge.I think it is a meaningful thing in my spare time.21.What do you plan to do during the next vacation?On the next vacation, I went to Xiamen with some of my friends.We can go there for rest and relaxing myself.We think it is a beautiful place with blue sky, white cloud and sea. We will go to Gulangyu. I heard it is a beautiful place. We will blow sea wind, and relax ourselves.The trip will must be meaningful.。
TPO口语参考答案Task 1Question•Describe a place you have visited that you found very beautiful.•Explain why you found this place beautiful.Sample ResponseI would like to describe a place that I visited recently and found incredibly beautiful - the Niagara Falls. Located at the border between the United States and Canada, the Niagara Falls is undoubtedly one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world.What struck me most about the Niagara Falls was the sheer power and magnificence of the water. The colossal amount of water cascading down the falls was a mesmerizing sight to behold. The thundering sound it made as it crashed into the rocks below added to the awe-inspiring atmosphere of the place. Moreover, the mist and spray created by the falls created a surreal and dreamlike environment. It was as if I had stepped into a fantasy world.In addition to the waterfalls, the surrounding landscape was equally breathtaking. Lush greenery and picturesque views enhanced the overall beauty of the area. Taking a boat ride to the bottom of the falls allowed me to experience the grandeur up close and personal. The close proximity to the falls made me feel exhilarated and humbled at the same time.In conclusion, the Niagara Falls is a place of unparalleled natural beauty. Its stunning waterfalls, combined with the surreal environment and picturesque surroundings, make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to be captivated by the wonders of nature.Task 2Question•Some people prefer to live in small towns. Others prefer to live in big cities. Which do you prefer and why?Sample ResponsePersonally, I prefer to live in big cities for several reasons. Firstly, big cities offer more opportunities in terms of education and career advancement. Major universities, research institutions, and companies are usually located in urban areas, giving residents access to a wide range of educational and professional opportunities. This can greatly enhance one’s knowledge and skills, as well as open doors to a successful and fulfilling career.Secondly, big cities provide a diverse and vibrant social and cultural scene. Museums, theaters, art galleries, and concert halls are just a few of the cultural attractions that big cities offer. Living in a big city means being exposed to different cultures, ideas, and experiences on a daily basis. This not only broadens one’s horizons but also allows for greater personal growth and development.In addition, big cities are often at the forefront of innovation and technological advancements. This means access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research, and a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Being in a city that is constantly evolving and pushing boundaries can be intellectually stimulating and inspiring.Lastly, big cities usually offer better infrastructure and amenities. Public transportation networks are typically more developed and efficient, making it easier to get around. Additionally, big cities tend to have a wider variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities to choose from, ensuring a better quality of life.In conclusion, although there may be some drawbacks to living in big cities such as higher living costs and increased competition, the numerous opportunities, diverse culture, and better infrastructure outweigh these disadvantages. Therefore, I prefer living in big cities for the many advantages they offer.。
1. The Media 1) Which do you like better, radio or television Why To speak frankly, I like watching TV. First, there are a great variety of programs on TV. People can learn the latest news around the world --- that’s why people say “to stay at home and still you can get to know the world.” There are various entertainment programs, such as films, TV series, talk shows, variety shows, MTVs, etc.; such programs can entertain people, and help people to kill the leasure time so that people will not feel bored in such periods. On TV, there are also many educational and scientific programs, from which we can learn a lot. In addition, there are programs on attractions and places of interests, by means of which, people can “ stay at home and travel around the world.” Comparatively, radios do have some advantages: they are portable; you can listen to radio while walking or even working, but TV does outweigh radio in many ways. Of course, TV is not without problems: spending too much time in front of TV distracts you from your studies or work, and it is harmful to your eyes. So, I’d like to say, it’s really helpful and beneficial to watch TV, but don’t be addicted to it.
2) Do you often watch TV What TV programs do you like watching Or: Do you often listen to the radio What kind of radio programs do you listen to What do you think of them Reference: There are different types of media today. Radio and TV are the two common media for us. They connect us to the outside world. They tell us what is happening and shorten the distance between us and the outside world. I like listening to English news, Special English of VOA is my favorite. I keep on it for several months. It’s very helpful for my English learning. In addition, I often listen to some sports news and music on the radio. These radio programs make me funny and relaxed. Of course, compared with TV, radio is portable, I can carry it with me wherever I go . I like it very much. 3) Can you imagine a life without TV or radio What role does radio or TV play in your life Reference: I can’t imagine a life without TV since I enjoy watching television so much. It really plays an important role in my life. Whenever I feel distressed, bored or unhappy, I will turn on the television to watch my favourite programs to help relax myself. However, to watch TV, you have to stay in the same room as a television, and you can’t watch it during driving or jogging, do you Besides, TV watching takes up too much time; I no longer have enough time to develop other interests. Maybe these are the only disadvantages of television.
2. Love and Marriage
— 1) What factors do you think are important in making a boyfriend or girlfriend Is romantic love the most important condition for marriage Why Reference: From my point of view, there are some important factors in making a boyfriend or girlfriend. First, I think, being an honest, sincere, kind- hearted person can leave a favorable impression on others and in turn you can achieve others’ trust and respect. Then, Cultivating common interests is also significant. For instance, you two can share views about such topics like economy, politics, work related as well as personal issues. In this way, you can improve your deep understanding about the life and the other’s characters. Besides, showing my caring attitude is necessary to make a boyfriend or a girlfriend. It does not mean mothering him but help him or her out of difficult times and become his or her support. A successful marriage requires a combination of many factors, such as love, tolerance, understanding, mutual trust, support, etc. Romantic love is just one small part of love which even is not necessarily the most important part of a successful marriage. Romantic love only can keep their love more exciting, but can not keep a marriage fit and stable for a long period of time. For instance, maybe it is romantic to buy flowers and have a candlelit dinner. However, it is wasteful to do so in marriage. As is known to all of us, marriage is practical. Actually, the frustrations and reality of daily life can take a roll on marriage and their romantic feeling disappears right away. For example, lack of money can bring a lot of quarrellings for a marriage; couples with different educations levels are not likely to have something in common. Those frustrations can not be resolved only by romantic love. By then responsibility and mutual trust between couples actually weigh more than romantic love. To sum up, accidental or dramatic romantic situation can not support a marriage 2) Some people contend that college students should not make boyfriends or girlfriends when they study on campus; while others hold that college students should be encouraged to date on campus. What is your point of view on campus date of college students Why College students are a distinct group of people whose behavior and words always become the focus of public attention. When people comment on campus date of college students, people show quite different views on the phenomenon. Some people argue that college students should not make boyfriends or girlfriends while others hold an opposite point of view. In fact, we could not find a correct answer to the problem, because every coin has two sides. The reasons to favor campus date are as follows: College students are at the right age, they have a mental and physical need and interest to know the opposite sex. Besides, dating on campus can make students become mature earlier, because they have to learn how to cooperate with others, how to care about others. What’s more, if students can coordinate their study and date well, they are likely to study harder and excel(优秀) in school courses. In addition, beautiful campus provides best environment for students to date the opposite sex. We also have some reasons to oppose campus date: First, campus date will distract students’ attention from academic studies if they