海大英2口语考试

U1 TOPIC 1 Famous UniversitiesSection One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Universiti es”.1．What kind of universities are good universities in your eyes?First of all, it should have a strong studying atmosphere. I hope students there can talk about their own opinions freely. Secondly, the teachers are high standard. Then, teaching equipment should be good, which will contribute to our study.2．Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Why or why not?I don’t think more scholarships are necessary. Merit-based scholarships, which are mainly awarded by universities, aim to encourage the students to learn more. It’s a m otivation, or a reputation. Students who have financial problems could apply for need-based scholarships. So it’s not necessary for universities to provide more scholarships.3．Which is more important in your college life, study or working experience? Why?In my opinion, we students should put study in the first place. Only by learning en ough knowledge and skills now can we get a good job in the future. Our main task is to lay a solid foundation for the future. While we can get working experience anytim e we want. So, it’s out of question that study is more important in college life.4．If you had the opportunity to further your study in famous universities either at home or abroad, which would you choose？Why?To be honest, I’d like to go abroad. First, I want to broaden my horizon. I have be en dreaming about something quite different. Second, the academic atmosphere is fre er abroad. Finally, I hope to meet more friends from all over the world. So, if possible, I’d like to go out to experience the study life there.5．What is the aim for your college life？Explain.Above all, it’s beyond question that I want to acquire the knowledge and skills I e xpected. We can surely gain some working and even social experience. But they should not be our main aim. We should respect our university, the last place from where we get system education. So, my aim for college life is to learn as much as I can.6．Do you think having a part-time job might affect your academic performance? Why or why not?Personally I think it will. It’s certain that tak ing a part-time job will occupy some s tudy time. Study is not just doing homework. It requires many practices. Having a par t-time job may affect our further study and our academic performance.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:What can make a university famous? Please give as many examples as possible.Famous universities such as Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, etc, take only those students who have achieved very good grades.0. 1. It is also another reason that in reputed institutions the teachers are also h igh standard ,so it is difficult for the ordinary students to follow their instructions.U2 TOPIC 1 Jobs and CareersSection One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Jobs and Careers”.0. 1. What kind of jobs do you think will be the most popular in the future?1.It is no surprise that one of the fastest growing areas of employment in recent y ears relates to computer technology. Technological advance and the continued integrat ion of IT and digital communications into the workplace throughout the private, public and voluntary sectors ensure that this trend will continue for some time.0. 2. Do you know how to find the right job for you?First of all, I will take some time for introspection to know what field I am qualifie d to work in. Secondly, I will explore every avenue available to me to search for job openings. Then, I will apply for the job and get prepared for the job. I believe that af ter all the efforts I can find the right job for me.0. 3. Have you ever had any part-time job? If yes, share your experience with yo ur partner. If not, do you want to have one?No, I haven’t. In fact, I want to have one. I want to get some working experience, which will do good to us. Having a part-time job can help us know more about the s ociety. And we can know more clearly about what we should learn.0. 4. Do you think having a part-time job might affect your academic performanc e? Why or why not?1. 5. Do you think you can find your dream job via the internet?Yes, I think so. When we try to find a job, we can embark on a full scale networki ng campaign with others in the field we are looking to find work in. We should learn how to search online jobsites and even where to find the best job search engines. Thi s is the age of the information superhighway and the internet can be our number one ally in seeking out the perfect job.（此部分可以出5-6个题，从本学期考试情况来看，4个题有点少）Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:What factors influence young people when they are deciding on their future jobs and careers?.1. Many people are heavily influenced by the professions that their parents favor.2. O thers follow the career paths that their educational choices have opened up for them.3. Some choose to follow their passions, regardless of how much or how little money it will make them.4. Others look to the career that pays them the highest salary.U3 TOPICS Advertising and EntertainmentSection One Each of the students will be asked one question on the two topics .0. 6. What can we benefit from public service advertisements(公益广告)?Public service advertisements, disseminated via the mass media, have been credited with "positive attitudinal effects". They actively shape people‘s attitudes and behavior on such issues as environmental protection and legal reform. More broadly, public ser vice advertising is aimed at holding together an increasingly diverse and fragmented s ociety.0.7. Why do people fall victim to advertisements?Some companies invite some famous stars to introduce their products. What’s wors e, some products are harmful to our health. But they have beautiful package and prov ide some discounts, which lure us to buy them. Generally speaking, we should not foll ow advertisements easily.0.8. How can we take good advantage of advertisements?The advertisement informs the consumer about qualities and price of goods and thi s makes purchasing easy for the consumers. And it also helps us to save time. So we can take good advantage of advertisements.0.9. Why do people love entertainment celebrity news?One of the main reasons that people love entertainment celebrity news is for the si mple amusement of reading about and viewing photos from famous people’s lives. An other reason is the simple diversion of reading celebrity news and looking at their sca ndalous photos.0.10. What is the most important factor in entertainment choices? Why?We can always make a choice. We can select the most uplifting activity. We can ch oose what music to play. And, of course, we can choose what movies and TV shows t o watch. Only by choosing something inspiring can we lead a positive life.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:What are the correct attitudes towards advertisements? Please give as many examples as possible.U4 TOPIC 1 Calamities and RescuesSection One Each of the students will be ask ed one question on the topic “Calamities and Rescues”.7．Can you explain the causes of disasters?Human activities play a role in the frequency and severity of disasters.8．What damage do you think disasters may bring about ?Increase price of objects. Hold back the development of economy and society. Leave shadows in people’s mind. Natural disasters may do harm to the environment.9．Have you ever experienced any kind of disaster or accident? Please describe it.10．Is there anything we can do to help reduce the dangers and losses from na tural disasters?Increase our consciousness of self-rescue. Protect the environment in daily life. Strengthen the natural disaster monitoring.11．Have you ever considered what should be done when an earthquake sudde nly strikes? What do you think you would do first if the room started to shake?Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements t o a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped a nd you are sure exiting is safe.12．What role do you think the government should play in helping the victims o f a disaster?Facilitating the Receipt of Private Compensation for the Consequencesof a Disaster• Assuring Insurance Availability for Disaster Victims When the MarketFails to Do So• Providing Victim Compensation Either When Government ShouldHave Prevented the Disaster or When It Is the Sort of Disaster WeAspire to Have Government Prevent• Providing Victim Compensation as an Alternative to Tort Recovery• Providing Victim Assistance to Overwhelmed Communities ForReasons of Altruism and National Solidarity13．What can people do to help those in distress in a disaster-stricken area?First, we can donate something to them, including money and clothes. Besides, we can encourage them to live bravely. We should support them. In addition, we can hel p to rebuild.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:Can human beings conquer natural disasters? Please state your opinions clearly and give evidence to support your argument.No. man is part of nature. When people try to change and destroy nature system, nat ure also has a reflected effect on man. All people’s liver are from birth to death, whic h is a rule of nature.U5 TOPIC 1Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic on “Ways to Success”.1. What kind of image does a superman produce in your mind?The man of steel, the man of tomorrow. I will think of a man with great power to protect everyone he can. And he is always ready to fight against injustice and maint ain justice.2. Do you know any successful persons? Why do many people want to be successful?Yes, I respect them. Being successful means proving one’s own worth. People will get a happy feeling on their way struggling to success. They want to realize their dre ams and give happiness to the people he loves.3. What are the biggest difficulties you have met with in your life and how have you overcome them?My biggest difficulty is the College Entrance Examination. Because in the early two years in high school I laid a poor foundation, I have to struggle hardly to get a satisfactory result. I get up early and have no time to relax. Finally I come here with one year’s hard struggling.4. What are your goals in life now?First of all, I aim to study my major well and lay a solid foundation to my further study. Besides, I must learn English well, which counts much in latter study. And I w ould like to build a strong relationship with others.5. How do you improve the way you study to gain success?First I will figure out my learning style. And I will learn time management skills. T ake your time, make a plan, and stick with it. The key to improving study skills is to study smart, not hard.6. What role do you think school education plays in one’s success?School education gives us systematic knowledge, which is effective. It gives us a ri ght way of seeing and thinking about things. It can protect us from doing wrong thin gs after we graduate. School life also means obeying orders, which helps us a lot.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:How do you interpret “success”? What aspects of one’s personality determine his succ ess?In my opinion, success is finishing what you planned to do.Being an introvert may be seen as a serious hindrance to success. Being an extrover t is not a guarantee of success in life, but it is a good place to start if your aim is to become rich and famous, rock-star style.U6 TOPIC 6 Sports and HealthSection One Each of the students will be asked one qu estion on the topic “Sports an d Health”.0.Do you often work out/exercise? And what is your favorite sport?No, not quite often. But I do love sports. My favorite sport is badminton. It’s easy t o learn and play. At the same time, we can increase the flexibility of the body. It hel ps relax and while away the free time. It also helps in reducing stress.0.Why do people play sports?While, there are various reasons. Some people develop a great interest in a sport an d try to make it as a career. Some play as a routine as a kind of exercise to their bo dies. Some play in order to maintain fitness.0.What sports do young people prefer? And what sports do you think are suitable f or older people?1. Soccer, basketball, swimming, track, tennis, volleyball, skating and so on2. older p eople tend to have team sports. They would like dancing, playing tennis, jogging and so on. Some even like to camping and climbing.0.Have you ever had a diet? Why or why not?Yes. First of all, I want to keep fit. Having good health is the most important. Besid es, I want to stay slim or to loss weight. I think having a diet does do good to us.0.What do you think are the causes of obesity/fatness?The first is taking in more calories than are required by our body on a daily basis. Some illnesses may lead to weight gain. There are also other underlying issues that of ten lead to weight gain, such as genetics, environmental factors, psychological issues, and eating disorders.0.If you need to lose weight, what are you going to do about it?The true secret to weight loss is making small changes each day and you'll slowly (but surely) lose those extra pounds. The key is to forget about instant results and se ttle in for the long run. Doing exercises and keeping healthy diet are basic.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:What does good health mean? And what do we need to do to keep healthy?Good health is not only about not being ill, it is about being happy and feeling wh ole from a physical, mental and spiritual point of view.Being healthy is not anymore just about taking medicines when unwell, it means ta king care of ourselves to prevent any illnesses and to change our attitude when we n eed to heal or get better after the illness. Taking care of our health today means doin g a lot of things to feel good, from eating the right way to taking vitamins, from exer cising to having a job we enjoy.U7 TOPIC 1 Famous UniversitiesSection One Each of the students will be asked one question on the to pic “Family Tie s”.14．Do you believe that love can work a miracle? Explain.Yes. Love never fails. Like the song sings, The miracle of love will take away your pain. Love has an invisible power, which will give us unexpected confidence and coura ge. Happy or sorrow, love is the solution of all problems.15．What do you think is best about motherhood? Why do people often praise t he greatness of motherhood?It gives us great love, which always is there and encourages us to hold on forever.The mother is the panacea for all kinds of calamities. The existence of the mother inv ests one with protection; the reverse deprives one of all protection.16．Will words of encouragement from parents have a lifelong influence on thei r children? Explain.Yes, I do think so. People tend to remember something special, especially when th ey are in trouble and they are told by somebody special. When children are facing diff iculties, they will bear their parents’ encouragement firmly. And whe n they get trouble latter in life, they will surely think of it.17．What is “family”? And what do you expect of the family?A nuclear family is a family group consisting of a father, mother and their children.Relationship first of all, to be exactly, it’s love. Love from parents , brothers and siste rs.Then something about how to be a man, and how to get along with others.18．What are the customs and traditions in your hometown during the Spring F estival? What are your family doing at that occasion?Before the New Year comes, the people completely clean the indoors and outdoors of their homes and everybody goes out to purchase necessities for the New Year. Wa king up on New Year, everybody dresses up. And we will eat dumplings ,burn firewor ks and then extend greetings.19．Do you know which days are Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? What do you and your families usually do on those days?Yes, of course. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and father’s day on third Sunday in June. We usually have a big dinner or go out to have a hap py day together. It is certain that I will thank them and wish them happy.Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:A father has a great influence on his children, so the qualities that a father has ar e really important. Talk about the important qualities you expect of a good father.1.They make their children feel protected.2. Remembers what it’s like to be a child a nd honors his children’s feelings3.be supportive and patient4. They have integrity.5. They have a good work ethic6. they have fun7. they listen。