研究生英语口语测试题目

1.How have science and technology changed our life and work?

The rapid development of science and technology have a huge change in our life and work. Modern transportation make long-distance trip possible，make the trip more convenient，shorten the time on the road. The advance of science and technology brings us happiness of life, improving the quality of our lives.There are some new things that have enriched our life. For example,the lights keep us away from the darkness and the Air conditioning make us away from the heat in summer.All of these scientific and technological achievements make us live more comfortable and convenient. Many modern inventions make our life more colorful.Many processes now moved onto computer systems. It can enhance flexibility and capability. We do n’t have to make fire to cook,so prepare more quickly. We can use chemical, biological process to make food more tasty and easier preserved.

Science and technology is like a magician who is changing our lives all the time.We should make a good use of it and avoid the disadvantage.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/9313472360.html,pare Western and Chinese customs. List similarities and differences on

three occasions.

First, let’s talk about the differences between Eastern and Western cultures. Greetings are different, In China, When people meet acquaintances or friends, we always say ,“Have you eaten yet?” “What are you going to do?”In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/evening/afternoon.” “Fine day, isn’t it? “”How is everything goi ng?” In China, the surname comes first and then the given name.While westerners names are written and spoken with the given name first and the family name last. It is a tradition to use chopsticks for Chinese.But people in English prefer to use forks and knives. Secondly, let's talk about the similarities. There are Valentine's Days in East and West. Eastern and Western myths originated in ancient times. Some East and West instruments are similar, such as violin and lute.

3.What kinds of movies do you like?

Different people like different types of movie.Some people like to watch a movie that makes them think .They prefer movies with a murder investigation or some kind of intricate plot.Other people prefer movies that make them

laugh.Personally.I like Inspirational movies.

My favorite movie is 《The Pursuit of Happiness》, which is played by Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. This movie has no pretty actors, no touching music, but good enough story, plain but not mediocre! It touched my mind deeply.

A single father, lost his job and his wife choose to leave him. His life was very bad and difficult, but he never gave up and worked hard and took care of his son very well. Through his effort, at last he succeeded. His life changed better and better.

I like the movie, which is made me thinking a lot. What is happiness? How can we get happiness? In my eyes, the most important is the family. As long as the family together, no matter where, no matter what time, we are happy. Secondly, if we work hard enough today, happiness will come tomorrow. In addition, happiness depends on oneself. No matter other people think of you, as long as you do happy.

4.What makes a happy marriage?

Everyone wants a happy marriage and choosing their Mr. or Miss Right becomes a vital and cautious task. A false choice may lead to an unsuccessful marriage. Girls hope to find handsome and tall boyfriends.

However, if girls find handsome and tall boyfriends, will the marriage turn to a happy one? Unfortunately, the answer may be “NO”.Then what reall y makes a happy marriage? Mutual understanding, tolerance and appreciation contribute to a happy marriage. We should try to understand our partners and know what he or she needs and overcome the difficulties together. To learn how to appreciate is also necessary. We should try to manage to help them correct their shortcomings.

Getting married is an important step in our life. Thus we should first learn the true meaning of marriage and then make a good choice. In this way, everyone can enjoy a happy marriage.

5.Where do you like to travel?Give a brief introduction about the place?

I have a dream.I want to travel to yunman province.It’s a very beautiful place.yunman,famous for its beauty,abundance and magic,has always been known as the”secret territory”.yunman means the south of colorful clouds.

First,I will go to Kunming city o see flowers.It’s a city of a spring.Then,I will go to dali and lijiang to see old buildings.I will learn some kownledge about history from them.After that I will go to xishuangbanna to enioy the

beautiful mountains and the rivers.It will be interesting to see the house made of bamboo.

I wish that I can enjoy the lazy sunshine of Kunming,the soft time of lijiang the ancient enthic characteristics of dali and tropical customs of xishuangban na.I’m looking forward to travelliing to yunman and experiencing it mystery.

6.What do you think of the environment? What can we do about pollution?

Nowadays, the environmental problems are very serious, particularly, along with the industrial development, people always emphasize to the part of economy, but they neglect the environmental problems. As a citizen in nowadays, we should protect our environment as possible as we can.

Technological development offer convenience to people in nowadays. But technological development also can impact on the environment, we need to develop technology, but in the mean time, we also need protect our environment. If we are blind to the environment problems, it will more and more serious and so that to harm the whole earth, we will too late to regret it. So we should protect our environment, for example, going out by bike to replace the car and protect the trees, make publicity for protect environment.

In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. I believe if everyone thinks about pollution and recycling the future is hopeful, and we can make the world a better place to live in.

7.Do you think cell phone is blessing or a curse?Give reasons for your

statement?

Nowadays,it seems universally ackownledged that the cell phone plays a crucial role in our daily life. There is no exaggeration to say that almost all aspects of our daily lives have been touched or even transformed by the cell phone.I have been convinced that it’s hard to s ay the cell phone ablessing or a curse.The reason can be listed as follows.

On the one hand,we are living in the era of chances,changes and challenges,which could exert an extremely favorable influence over our life.First and formost,it’s easier that the c ell phone makes communication each other.We have enabled to keep a better balance between career and family.Besides ,online shopping and online payment have been made possible by the cell phone,which saves us more time and is more convenient.

On the other hand,the cell phone has aroused our concern and anxiety .We spend so much time on our phone that we don’t have time with our family.

In a word,it’s no hard to image that if there weren’t the cell phone,our life would distinctly different.

8.Describe a person that you respect.

I respect many people in this world, but today I want to talk about my mother.I respect my mother the most . She gave me life and raised me. First, she is a kind-hearted person that she always donates money to the charity foundation.she tells me that as a person in this world, we should care about the people in need of help.In addition,she works very hard and every day she leaves home very early and comes back in the darkness.Her spirits encourage me to work hard on my study.Finally, no matter how difficult life is,she is vigorous and has passion for life. I learned from her that we should not yield to disasters in life but strive for hope and spare no efforts in realizing our dreams.