研究生实用英语期末考试说明(XX3)

2012级研究生实用英语期末考试说明（2012-2013学年第二学期）1. 考试时间（1）口语考试时间：第16周星期日（6月9日，3，14班）第16周星期四（6月13日，25，36班）第17周星期二（6月18日，3，14班）第17周星期四(6月20日，25, 36班）第18周星期二（6月25日，3，14班）第18周星期四（6月27日，25，36班）（2）写作考试时间：18周周四(6月27日) 以后，由研究生院统一安排, 请留意研究生院网页通知2. 考试形式及题型（1）口语考试（总40分）形式：每3-4个考生为一组，每组从课程口语部分的10个话题中随机抽取1个话题，10-15分钟准备，15分钟考试，其中10分钟考生就话题展开活动，形式不限，5分钟老师提问。

每个话题附有若干子话题：每组考生可以共同选择其中某一个子话题进行交谈等（形式不限），也可以分别选择不同的子话题。

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（2）写作考试（总30分）：题型：信函写作10分+摘要句子排序5分+摘要汉译英15分形式：开卷时间：60分钟注意事项：* 由研究生院安排统考，具体考场安排届时见研究生院网页。

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口语考试话题、子话题见2-3页！Topic 1 HealthA healthy body is very important to every one of us. When you are sick, you feel painful all over your body, have no energy to work; and the only thing you want to do is lying on the bed. When you are healthy, you can eat well, sleep well, sing and jump happily, do all the things you like to enjoy life. The methods to keep us fit vary. In the morning, you can get up early, go outdoors, breathe the fresh air, and do physical exercises. Running and swimming are extremely helpful to keep one fit. If you are a busy person and have no special time allocated to do these things, there are still some ways useful for to keep fit. The easiest way is to walk to your office instead of riding a bike or taking a bus. You also have to take a routine physical check – up. Your doctor will know the condition of your body most clearly, and he will give you the most valuable advice to keep fit. You should always try to make yourself happy. If you feel happy, you can eat well, sleep well, and your body is sure to be in an excellent condition. Health is the most valuable possession a person expects in his life. Try every means to keep fit is my advice to the people who want to live a happy life in this beautiful world.Sub-topic 1What important factors contribute to health? Why?1) A healthy diet. (A balanced diet) We shouldn’t choose food that is not so good for us andhealthy eating is crucial in life. As we all know, what you eat, what you are. Nowadays many people are affected by obesity. So in order to keep well, we should eat more fruits andvegetables to get vitamins and minerals.2)Good living habits. As an old saying said: Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise.3)Be active. Mental and physical are included. We should try to make ourselves happy. It willkeep us feel good. Because when we feel happy, our body is sure to be in an excellentcondition. So we should get a group of friends instead of doing things alone. Ofcourse, being physical active is of equal importance, our body can’t be working well if we don’t do anyphysical exercises. To avoid this kind of occasion happens, we should try to walk instead of taking the bus or car. And we should go for a walk instead of sitting down and watchingtelevision after supper.Sub-topic 2Which is more important, mental health or physical health? Why? How to keep mental health or physical health?1)Mental health refers to emotional stability and an active lifestyle. Good mental health can helpyou enjoy your life more, handle difficult situations easier, stay better connected to your family, your friends and your community.2)Physical health refers to a good body condition.I think mental and physical are equally important.Sub-topic 3What is the biggest threat to people’s health in modern society? Why? How to cope wi th it?1)Cigarette smoking.2)Drinking3)Emotional instability such as anxiousness, depression, vulnerability and anger4)Lack of outdoor exercises.Topic 2TravelingSub-topic 1:What do people often do before leaving home for traveling?We should make some preparations for travelling. We would pay attention to the weather, routes, accommodation and food of the destination. And according to the information we get, we could get ready for our luggage like clothes, money, umbrella, sunglasses and so on. Perhaps we also need map of the destination if we are not familiar with it. Besides these, we also need confirm that the power of our home has been turned off and the windows have been closed. And sometimes we’d better give houses key to our friends or parents in case that we lose them during the journey.Sub-topic 2:Where do you dream to go to? Why?I’d like to go to Paris some day. Paris is the capital of France and it is an artistic city. For centuries, this city has attracted the admiration of the world. Many visitors are attracted by its’beautiful scenery. The well-known scenic spots in Paris are Eiffel Tower (埃菲尔铁塔) which is 320 meters high, is the symbol of Paris. Then Louvre Museum (卢浮宫) ,it is the world’s the most famous and greatest art treasures. It is a palace of art and it is also the oldest palace in France. Notre-Dame Cathedral （巴黎圣母院）, Seine River （塞纳河）, Triumphal Arch （凯旋门）and Champs Elysees(香榭丽舍). Paris is also a romantic and fashionable city. There are many fashion shows in France. The price of the luxurious goods like LV, Chanel and Dior and Hermes is much lower than the price on the international markets, even lower than the price in Hong Kong. So Paris is a good place for shopping. The delicious food and red wine is also attract many tourists.Which one do you prefer, joining a group traveling arranged by a travel agency or traveling by yourself with a free line?I prefer travelling by myself with a free line.Topic 3 Job and CareerSub-topic 1What jobs are popular? Do you know some newly arisen careers?Polular jobs：internet developer architect financial analyst computer software application internet designer computer software engineerNewly arisen careers:viedeo game testers professional gamers professional apologizer professional bargainer hypnotist news seller color adviser pet health carer baby nurser Sub-topic 2What is career planning? How to do it?I think carrer planning is a carrer design, it refers to the design and planing of one’s work,job or life at different stages. To do a career planning, First, identify value and get to know yourself. We should think about many aspects: interest, values, belief and motivators. Second, self-assessment. After you begin to develop a better understanding of yoursel, you will gain a betterself-awareness,improve self-confidence.Third, academic and career options. You should learn about academic and career entrance requirements and indetify insitutes where you want to apply.Forth,competency areas. To gain competency, one should interact with professionals and attend courses that would improve your professional skills. Most of all. You should pay attention to confidence building and time management.Sub-topic 3How to have a successful job interview?Topic 4 Traffic and TransportationSub-topic 1What are the reasons that cause more and more traffic accidents in China today?Sub-topic 2How to avoid traffic accidents?Sub-topic 3Should private cars be encouraged in China?Topic 5 Interpersonal RelationshipSub-topic 1What is important in ensuring good human relationships?Sub-topic 2Interpersonal relationship differs from culture to culture.Sub-topic 3Has the Internet brought people closer?Topic 6 Love and MarriageSub-topic 1Do you know speed dating and flash marriage? What are your opinions on them?Sub-topic 2What characteristics are so important in the opposite sex that may attract you?Loyal, honest realiable,dependable responsible capable practical,realistic ambitious,agressive giving a sense of security,safety dutiful good at making/earning money Sub-topic 3Why are some people kept single?Sub-topic 4Why does marriage matter and how to make it last?As we all know, love and marriage are closely related with each other. Someone may say”marriage is the tomb of love”, but I don’t think so. In my opinion, love is a prelude for marriage and marriage is where love continues to grow. Before marriage,love is passionate. But after marriage,love changed gradually into a realistic one.Once married, the couple have to deal with difficults and triles together. This kind of love is more durable. What’s more, love starts or ends naturally as the attraction between a man and a woman exists or fades away. For love, what we need is just to follow our heart, regardless of rights and obligations.But marriage is different, marriage is complicate and it requires duty and consideration. I think to make a marriage last, the most important is loyalty and responsibility ,communicating and unstanding, Apologizing and forgiving.we should give each other space and keep our temper.Topic 7 House and DwellingSubtopic 1Would you prefer to live in a single room or with partners? Why?Subtopic 2Would you prefer to rent a flat or buy your own apartment after you graduate from school? Why?I think most of us want to have a flat belong to ourselves instead of renting one. But on the current situation, buying a house by our yong people alone is really hard. It is a great financial burden for us because the sales price of houses in big city is too high. As we all know, many young people would buy a house on mortgage. And many of them become mortgage slave and they must pay for the house every month. So I think I prefer to rent a flat after graduation and buy one until I have the certain economic capacity. From my point of view, compared with buying a house, renting a flat has a lot of advantages. It is more convenient and cheap. If we are not satisfied,we can change one. And we dont’t need to consider too much while renting a flat. We just care about its’ rental price and whether it is furnished or not. So at the current stage, I prefer to rent a flat.Subtopic 3What’s the house price in your city? Will it rise or lower in the near future? Why do you think so? Subtopic 4Did you see the TV series “Dwelling Narrowness”(“蜗居”）? What are your comments on it?Topic 8 Past and FutureSubtopic 1What is the thing you cherish most in the past? Why?The memory of the childhood is the most precious thing in the past. When it comes to childhood, many people believe that childhood is very important. Because it is the critical period for one’s character formation.It has an significant effect on one’s growth both physically and psy chologically. So the memory of the childhood is very important. And a happy childhood is surely the most unforgettable. As a child, we play very interesting games. Such as: kicking shuttlecock(踢毽子) , playing marbles(玩玻璃球) and playing various cards. At that time, we usually seek on TV after school. And ofcourse, I like cartoons very much. In my childhood, perhaps the most delicious food for me is instant noodle and cotton candy(棉花糖). I think childhood is a valuable gift for me. Subtopic 2What are your ambitions and what do you expect most from life in the future?Subtopic 3Can you name a few scientific advancements that have greatly changed human life in the past centuries? What impacts will new technologies have on human life, like cloning, invisible cloak?1)Atomic bomb2)Space shuttle3)Television4)Man-made satellite5)Airplane6)Computer7)Mobile phone8)Internet9)CloneTopic 9 Fashion and lifeSubtopic 1What is fashion in your eyes? Is fashion relevant to social development?People may think about fashion show, Models or fashion clothing when comes to fashion. And fashion is very popular in the modern society. In cities, guys and girls want to be fashion and they wear popular clothes. But different people have different feelings. In my opinion, fashion is not only about pop clothes, it also involves eating, living, buying even thinking. Fashion is life style. Fashion can pop, but fashion isn’t pop. In different years, fashion can be different and fashion is closely relevant to social development. The fashion changes as time goes by. Besides, I think fashion is not only outward, but also intrinsic. Maybe the pop thing isn’t suit you, we should find the suitable fashion for ourselves.Subtopic 2When you choose your wearing, what do you pay most attention to –fashion, quality or price? Do you prefer some brands of goods? Why or why not?Within reasonable price, I will pay attention to quality firstly, and then fashion. I think the quality of clothes we wear is the most important. We must make sure that we feel comfortable and easy. Certainly, fashion is also important for our young people. In my opinion, fashion is just finding the suitable clothing style for us.My favorite brand is NIKE. I like its’ high quality and its’ simple and easy design. The logo of Nike is a wing of the goddess of victory, is a symbol of success and speed.Subtopic 3What’s your opinion on luxuries? Do you think Chinese are more crazy on luxuries than westerners? Why?Topic 10 Chinese and ForeignersSub-topic 1Chinese and people from foreign countries have different ways to do things –the norms, rules, habits, values, which can be defined as culture. Generally, how to treat those cultural differences? Respect and understanding.Sub-topic 2Can you mention some cultural differences or even shocks between Chinese and foreigners (or some differences in different cities or areas in China)?Take example of Chinese and Americans.1)Food Differences. Chinese are used to use chopsticks while Westerns usually use fork andknife. And Chinese eat rice while Westerns like eat pizza or hamburger.2)Education Differences. This including family education and school education. In the US,children are more independent. They know what to do at an early age and plan carefully to achieve the goals. While in China, parents usually prepare everything for you. What we do is just accept without doubt. And in China, there are usually many rules to tie down students.Such as, sitting straightly, listening quietly and taking notes quickly while in class. But Americans can talking freely, think lively and discuss enthusiastically.3)Different spirits. In China, we usually highlight unity and persevering. While in US, personalheroism is advocated. Like the superman.4)Greeting styles. In China, when we meet acquaintances or friends, we always say, “Have youeaten yet?” or “What are you going to do?” While in the US, people may say “Lovely weather, isn’t it?” or “How is everything going?”Sub-topic 3What do you think are the main factors to ensure a good relationship between Chinese and foreigners ?In order to ensure a good relationship with foreigners, we should ensure respect and understanding. Respect is the foundation of communication. So it is very important to respect each other when communicate with foreigners. Since we have different language, different life styles, different thinking modes and different history and culture, then understanding is also important. We should take measures to understand each others’ living habits and increase communication, cooperation. What’s more, we also should have a sense of humor when communicate with foreigners.。