大学英语口语考试对话

Cultural Difference

A: Hi, Wu, what's up？

B: I am reading, see it's a good book.

A: Well, I see. "历史深处的忧虑林达著" what's the book about？

B: It's about the different culture and life view between Chinese and American.

A: Oh, cool, I know a lot about that have been working along with some American guys a long time.

B: So tell me how？

A: First in China, if you get good benefit from your boss, you should not show you up, people will jealous and even do you sometimes. But in America, you should not worry about it, everybody will thumb up to you if you get good benefit by your hard work. It's more easy and open to deal with American, but it's so hard to deal with some Chinese guys.

B: Hmmm, sometimes....

A: Second in China, if you are working hard, you will be jealous in most times. They will talk about your in the back, and maybe doubt what you want. It's seldom happening in America or other Western country.

B: Well, it's....

A: Okay, Ancient China is the most beautiful and powerful country in the world, I think even today the Western will not get that culture in mind. (ring) Sorry, I get a call, see you later.

B: See you..

A: oh! My God! Fancy meeting you here.A: 哦，天啊！太巧了，在这儿碰到你。B: Yes, what a surprise! We haven't seen each other almost half a year.B: 是呀！真没想到。我们已有半年没见了吧。A: Almost. Where are you heading nowA: 差不多。你去哪儿B: Oh. I'm going to attend a meeting about making Chinese culture various and globalized.B: 哦，我正要参加一个关于使中国文化多样化和全球化的会议。A: It's so significant. The east and west culture is a comparatively separate value system of their own society, and each style of culture has advantages and dregs. So the two cultures should nourish and benefit each other.A: 这会议很有意义。东西方文化是适应它们各自社会的相对独立的价值体系，每一种文化都有它们自己的优点和不足，因此，两种文化应相互充实。B: Right. It seems to be quite important to Chinese

culture. The two-thousand-year feudual rule made Chinese traditional culture self-closed and isolated, and it's so short of democracy and open, which is the chief essence of the west culture. Through the meeting, we want to make it the beginning that Chinese culture fully absorb the essence of the west culture. The 2008 Olympics is a desirable chance.B: 对，对中国文化来说，这一点显得尤为重要。两千年的封建统治使中国传统文化自我封闭，自我独立，严重缺乏民主和开放性，而这一点正是西方文化的精华部分。通过这次会议，我们想开一个头，使中国传统文化全面吸收西方文化中的精华。2008年奥运会就是一个难得的机会。A: I see. You apply to the chance of the 2008 Olympics to make your traditional culture absorb the advantage of the west culture, and make it various and globalized.A: 我明白了。你们想借助2008年奥运会使贵国的传统文化吸收西文化的优点，使之多样化、国际化。B: Yes. Only the essence.B: 正是，仅吸收精华。A: I understand it. But I think Chinese culture has many advantages.A: 我理解这一点。但中国文化也有很多优点。B: Of course. When Chinese culture absorbs the essence of the west culture, we maintain and carry forward it.B: 当然了。在中国文化吸收西方文化精华的同时，我们要保留并弘扬传统文化的精华。A: Good. The Olympics is a belt of the east and west culture. It advances the two different culture system's development. Suppose that the west and east cultures should merge into a more perfect and vigorous system with the development of the Olympics in the future.A: 很好！奥林匹克运动是东西方文化联系的纽带，它带动两种不同的文化体系共同发展，可以想想在不久的未来，随着奥运的发展，东西方文化将会融为一个更加完美和充满生机活力的整体。B: I hope so.

Boast cross-talk

First: Our family boasts in old and well-known families!

Second: Our family is boasting in the specialized household!

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First: Our boast of home does not pay taxes.

Second: We do not hand in the money in boast of home!

First: Not blowing, I will go to toilet once borning.

Second: Crawling

First: Who is it climb to come down while being harsh

Second: How will that go

First: The bed acts as the lavatory!

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Second: These is it wet the bed to ask!

First: I can run in three months.

Second: That must be a monster!

First: I of on the month such as three pieces mother go to work,I has to grandmother house /run grandmother house both ends.

Second: Run in this way!

First: It want say boast, I no one can than.

Second: I it believe,it dare you not here than than

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First: Blow here No problem!

Second: Is it say heavy appetite this to want, I first meal can take five bowls of noodles!

First: Can eat 4 kilograms of boiled meat dumpling in a meal of mine!

Second: Oh, I have a fever!

First: Oh, I have a fever too!

Second: I am covering a bed of quilts to sleep in the evening, saw suddenly the next day, the quilt burnt a large hole!

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First: Slept in the eveninging, I held a handful of maize in the hand, saw suddenly the next day, became puffed rice completely!

Second: I am taller than the tree!

First: I am higher than the floor!

Second: Unless I top of the head it, ride,stretch out one's hand not can stressing by plane not big!

First: My upper lip is carrying it, the lower lip is carrying the ground!

Second: Then how about your face

First: The person boasting is shameless!

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Second: Hey! -----

（1）Time is money

A：As we know, time is so important, but since time is an invisible thing, men often waste their time unconsciously. What a pity.

B：Yes. Without anything to do, they may gossip or play computer-games from morning till night. So the old said" Time is money" to remind us not to waist of time.

A：All right." Time is money" means that time is a very valuable thing. But I think time is more valuable than money. The money we have lost can be gained again, but the time we have wasted cannot be regained.

B：I agree with you. We can also said, persons can exist without money, but nothing can be done without time, just as no one can live without air.

A：Yeah. Man can live only at most to about 100 years. It seems fairly long, but in fact it is rather short. I am nineteen years old, It means that I have cost at lest one fifth of my life

B：So am I, How quickly time flies! Time never stops for anyone or anything. Time is so limited that how can we waste of it.

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A：I can’t agree more. So we should save every second we own and make full use of our time to study hard. The harder we work now, the more we will get in future!

B：Ok, Let’s save time together!

（2）The spirit of sports

A：Do you like sports

B：Of course, especially basketball and football

A：So, What do you think is the spirit of sports

B：urn…I’m not sure. Maybe it’s cooperate and competition

A：Why do you think so

B：Because no matter playing basketball or playing football is two teams compete for success, and the successful needs cooperate. What about you What do you think is the spirit of sports

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A：In honesty, I’m not very clear. Sports can help reducing your

worries and stress, feeling unprecedented relaxed. Sports can also give rise to a strong body for us and so on. But I d on’t know what the most basic element of sports is

B：Maybe we can get the answer from the Olympic Games. The development of Olympic Games is harmonious and prosperous, for the reason that it’s not only for shaping human’s body, but more for pursuing a spirit-- faster, higher, stronger!

A：Yes, I think you are right. The enchantment of sports is that it’s a challenge for the limit of your body --- both a sort of healthy and popular life style and a reflection of optimistic and positive attitude

（3）good and bad things about marrying a foreigner

A：OK. Let’s have a talk about the good and bad things about marrying a foreigner. Firstly, can you tell me some good things about marrying a foreigner

B：Of course. To some degree, mixed marriages will have a good effect in the world peace, or the social of the cultural exchange between the two different nations. Now, it’s your turn to tell me some bad things about marrying a foreigner.

A：Ok, one of the bad things is both of the couple have to live with the problems of their marriage, for there is always gap between two

different cultures. And the communication between two sides’ families is a big problem.

B：so I think the couple must have had a deeply understanding each other.

A：Yes, as we all know, marriages are based on mutual trust and respect especially in cross-country marrying

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（4）the love story that impressed me most

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others include Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all repaired their boats and left. Love wanted to persevere until the last possible moment. When the island was almost sinking, Love decided to ask for help.

Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, can you take me with you"

Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you."

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel, "Vanity, please help me!"

"I can't help you Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat."

Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked for help, "Sadness, let me go with you."

"Oh ....Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"

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Happiness passed by Love too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her!

Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come Love, I will take you."

It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that he even forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went his own way

Love realizing how much he owed the elder and asked Knowledge, another elder,

"Who helped me"

"It was Time," Knowledge answered. "Time" asked Love.

"But why did Time help me"

Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because, only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is." In my view, love is the most important for us in our life. We should cherish when we have. It is a story full of wisdom and love.

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I like this story very much for it tells us the truth about love by using

a simple expression.

（5）How can parents and children improve their mutual

understanding

A：Nowadays, it’s a very common thing that parents can’t understand their children well. What do you think about that

B：I think it’s because most parents have little communication with their children, so they don’t known what their children think.

A：yeah, Children and parents experience different, they may have many different views on one thing. But how can parents and children improve their mutual understanding

B：Most important thing is, the parents should never treat their children like kids.

A：Right, I agree with you, parents and children should be like friends.

B：yeah, so that they can easily communicate, they will know each other more.

A：Parents must spend more time with their children, children need an audient when they have puzzlement.

B：Parents could give some advices to help children.

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A：yes, when parents do like this, children will tell you anything happy or said, you will know more about your children.

B：And if you don’t like your children do something, you always

need to choose the right language and talk to your kids at a right time.

A：yeah, it is very important.

B：So, it’s not very hard to improve parents and children’s mutual understanding.

A：Yes, if they find the way.

（6）Is there any connection between names and personalities

A：Do you think that there is some connection between names and personalities

B：Yes, I think so. People tend to make judgments based on first impressions, and names often affect such impressions. Sometimes it will shorten the distance between you and others. As a result, these will affect one’s personality

A：Sure. I think so, too. Maybe there is the possible connection between names and emotional problems. It may be that the parents who give their children truly odd names also tend to act in other ways that might increase psychological risk. Or perhaps growing up with an odd name leads to experiences--being teased, for example--that undermine mental health.

B：So, in fact, it’s actually sure that there is some connection between names and personalities. For example, a good name will

strengthen confidence and lead to an outgoing personality

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How can we live a stress-free life

A：what do you think about stress in life

B：People always have stress in their life; the important thing is how to reduce stress.

A：yeah, so what will you do if you feel stress

B:I will take a walk and while I walk, smile. or I will sit in silence for minutes. What about you

A：I will spend more time with kids, kids always give me happiness. And I will call my parents talk with them.

B：That’s good way to reduce stress. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the negative blues away.

A：Right, if you want live a stress-free life. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive aspects of the moment.

B：Yes, However good or bad a situation is, it will change. What other people think of you is none of your business.

A：You should get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. Treasure happiness.

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B：And when you are unhappy, call your friends, your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.

A：Also you can eat more vegetables. Drink green tea and plenty of water. You will feel better.

B：And Dream more while you are awake, you must believe you have a better future.

A：Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

B：So don’t compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about

A：That’s right, live a stress-free life is not very hard, you only need to find the way.

B：I think so.

Life is beautiful

A : Life is beautiful, do you think so

B：Of course. Life is important, Life is full of fun, Life is beautiful! When you get up in the morning, looking through the window, you'll see the clear sky. Go for a walk for a while, you'll breath the fresh air. You'll hear the birds singing, look at the butterflies dancing, watch the plants growing. You can feel the strong spirit of you life. Everything is real. Everything is beauty, Life is beautiful!

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A：Yes, when you fell down on your way, there must be someone gives you a hand; When you get to work, you can see the smile of your partner; When you arrive home in the evening, your family must be at the table, waiting for you to have dinner together; Especially when you arrive late, there must be a light left, for you, for love.

B：Therefore, we can say, life brings us the warmth beside you and me. So life is so beauful!

A：So do I think so

how to strengthen confidence

A：Any way, confidence is a very important quality of everyone, especially in the modem society. So let’s think out some way to

strengthen confidence.

B：Ok, and take the turns from me. I think it’s very important that you couldn’t think that you can't .Actually, most of time you can! Just do it. You can be changed only after do a lot

A：Yes. The more times you try the more chance you will get to succeed. As a consequence, you will be more and more confident. But remember, never give up only because of several mistakes. Success is based on false

B：And as we know, confidence isn't built in a day. So, take you time .Make up your mind and stick to it. I have a trick to strengthen Look in the mirror and smile. By looking in the mirror and smiling every day, you might feel happier with yourself and more confident in the long run.

A：Help others is also a good way. When you know you're kind to the people around you, and are making a positive difference in other people's lives ,you'll know that you are a positive force in the world--which will boost your self confidence.

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11. A and B are giving each other tips about how to improve health and their life.

A:Being healthy is a goal that many of us have. Particularly at the beginning of the year, we all strive to spend more time becoming health conscious. But with the demands of work, school, family, and other personal issues, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult.

B:Yeah,especially our profession is architecture and always stay up late to draw do think that e xercise is very important to us,which consists of a mixture of cardiovascular activities, strength training and flexibility building.

A:That is not only can go jogging, swimming, and even dancing,but also can do yoga or tai chi, that help to lengthen the muscles and provide stability to the body's frame.

B:Furthermore,we could adjust the inner body through the diets. Nutritional Science and Dietetics require us to learn to eat more fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains can be easily incorporated into your life.

A:I cann't agree with you any should make sure we have the balance diet every day and keep you are ordering a sandwich, ask for wheat bread or whole grain bread as opposed to white bread. Instead of munching on candy, try eating some sweet juicy grapes or other tasty fruit.

B:En, you don't have to totally deprive yourself of special treats, but learning to incorporate healthy foods into your everyday meals will benefit your health greatly.

A:But sometime the delicious will defeat the intellect. It really makes me bored.

B:Getting into optimum health takes dedication and willpower. Know that you are improving your health and increasing your life span. This should give you the motivation to get on a path to a healthier lifestyle.

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A:I will try .thank you.

B:It is my appreciate .

6 .A is a visitor to the United Kingdom/United States/India, while B is a native citizen. A asks B about laws/dating customs/religion there, and shows belief and doubt about B’s answer.

A:I just arrived in this country and I want to know something about the customs here,Is this ok

B:Sure ,What question have you got

A:Could you tell me sth about some important holiday in this country B:Sure ,we do have many important holidays,such as

Christmas ,thanksgiving you were very likely the thangsgiving day is commming.

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A:Oh , do people usually do in this festival

B:Thanksgiving is a big family holiday .At that day ,people will come back home to have a big dinner with the whole family.

A:In China the middle-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for family reunions .Do you happen to know the Origin of Thanksgiving

B:It begianing as a celebration by the were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621. Thanksgiving is also an occcasion to celebrate the Pilgrims’ frist

harsh winter was followed by an abundant harvest,That was good reason to celebrate .

A:What do people eat in that dinner

B:Americans eat turkey ,ham,corn-on-the-cob,yams,peas and carrots,and to top it all off,pumpkin pie.

A:Oh,just thinking about all that food makes my mouth can I tell if someone is interested in me

B: In our culture. If a woman talks to a man ,It is a sign of romantic interest. If a man ask you to have a dinner with him ,that’s the usual beginnning of a friendship .

A: Really It’s hard to believe ! in my country it may mean friendliness,but not physical attraction.

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B:It’s true in this me ,and don’t be surprised if you find yourself a ladies’ man.

A:Should I bring some gifts when I am going to a dinner or a party B:Usually some small thing is enough ,a bottle of wine ,some flower is the best choice.

A:What should I do If I receive a present

B:youshould take a look at the gift at once .This is the respect for the one who give you the present.

A:thank you a lot for telling me so much!

B:It’s my pleasure!

9. Exchange ideas with your partner about what kind of life your want in the future.

A: Hi, hu. What are you doing here

B: Hi liu, I am looking for some books about English.

A: English I never know that you have such a strong passion for English.

B: I have an examination of college English test band six, so I need to work hard.

A: I see, so are you going to take a postgraduate exam in the future

B: Yes, I want to take up __________after graduate. But I was wondering whether I can make it. This has been a hard course for me.

A: Come on, this is just what you are cut out for! You always at the top of our class, you’re pretty good, trust yourself!

B: That’s very nice for you to say so. What about you Work Study abroad or test the graduate student

A: Maybe I’ll choose to work.

B: That’s great, but why don’t you choose to be a postgraduate

A: Because I don’t think I have a English studying brain, but you know that, English is the major course in the postgraduate examination. I can’t handle it.

B: You’re right! English has been a puzzle for many students. However, choose to work will be a good choice. So what kind of work will you engaged in

A: I want set up a computer company by myself, do my own business.

B: That’s cool! I can’t wait to visit your company.

A: I’ll inform you once I start business.

B: That’s a deal, oh, it’s late, and my girlfriend is waiting for me .I need to go now. A: Ok, see you next time,

B: see you!