1.口语第一部分
1Work
1 What work do you do?
Well, I am currently working as a research associate in NPIC which stands for nuclear power institute of China. I have been working there for 4 years and I really like it. My research focuses mainly on radiation effects of nuclear materials, especially nuclear fuels, like PuO2 and UO2.
2 Why did you choose to do that type of work?
To be honest, it’s a career that runs in the family. My father and grandfather have dedicated themselves to this industry and after graduation, I followed in their footsteps and became a nuclear researcher.
3 Do you like your job?
Absolutely,c because I have to admit that my job can earn me good social status and high salary, and provide me with a variety of benefits, like health insurance, paid holidays and a pension plan. And most importantly, I can get a sense of achievement from my job.
actually I really enjoyed seeing the surprised faces when I am telling others that I am working in the nuclear industry, they think I could get a sense of achievement from my job.
4 Is it very interesting？
Well, it may sounds like a cool and interesting job for a layperson, but for me, who spends most of my work time dealing with massive statistics and writing all kinds of codes, it’s definitely a job that requires attention to details.
5 Do you miss being a student?
definitely, I remember being very happy. I have a lot of great memories of my school life, like chatting with my roommates in the middle of the night, skipping class to play football with my friends and going window-shopping with my girl friend. Actually, my wife and I often reminisce about it. It was a really precious time.
what are your responsibilities at work?
Will you continue doing this job in the future?
Yes, I believe so. As I mentioned above, I’m pretty happy with what I am doing now and I can get a sense of achievement from my job. Besides, my boss treats me very well and my colleagues are friendly and helpful. So I will have been doing this job by the time I retire.
My boss treats everyone fairly.
My colleagues are very helpful and friendly.
My job provides the opportunity to develop new skills.
I am tired of working for peanuts.
2Hometown
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What’s your hometown?
My hometown is a quaint little village in Guangyuan, which is located in the northeast of Sichuan province. It’s about 350 kilometers from Chengdu, where I am working now.
Is that a big city or a small place?
It’s a quaint little village surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. But
Describe your hometown a little
It’s a humid hilly area which is moistened by rain for the most of the year like Chengdu. The surrounding countryside is pretty scenic and the air is really fresh. And people lived here are so kind and hospitable.
How long have you lived there?
I had lived there for 18 years when I left to go to college. Actually, I grew up here and all my school time from primary school to high school was at here. Oh, it has been 11 years since I left my hometown.
Do you like it?
Absolutely yes! I love the spicy food here
l really adore my hometown, because the environment there is very scenic and the air is really fresh. You can hardly see any rubbish in the street. The weather there is comfortable and extremely suit to live. What’s more, people lived here are so kind and hospitable.
Do you like living here?
I like living here because it’s so peaceful and the air is really fresh, it’s much nicer than in the city.
I really like my hometown not only because its beautiful landscape but also the laid back lifestyle. A: well, Chengdu is a vast humid plain which is moistened by rain for the most of the year. It’s a place that is famous for spicy food and hot girls.
Q: difference between Guiyang and Chengdu?
A: the landscape is quite different, Guiyang is surrounding by the mountains, but Chengdu is a vast plain without mountains.
Q: similarities between Guiyang and Chengdu?
A: Guiyang and Chengdu share the same humid climates, and the local accents in these two places are similar. It is quite difficult for people from other places to tell the differences.
3Home/accommodation
1Do you live in a house or a flat?
I live in a two-bedroom flat about 120 square meters, which is on the 27th floor. It is in a high-rise new building in Shuangliu district of Chengdu, not far from the city centre.
2Who do you live with?
I live with my wife and my little sweetie girl. Sometimes, my parents come here and live with us for a period of time.
3Do you plan to live there for a long time?
