2007年四六级口语考试话题

May 2007 Ⅰ. Topic Area: Language and Society

• Topic: Foreigners Learning Chinese

Questions

1. Can you name some of the leading languages in the world?

• 2. Is it necessary for university students to leam a foreign language? Why or why not?

• 3. Do you think learning a foreign language should start at an early age? Why do you say so? • 4. Do you think you can travel to a foreign county without leaming to speak its language? Why or why not?

• 5. What do you think ofthe Chinese language proficiency of today's college students? • Foreigner Learning Chinese (for candidates )

• The following is a topic concerning foreigners learning Chinese. Please elaborate. • l. 外国人学汉语的不同目的

• 2. 外国人学汉语的各种途径

• 3. 外国人学汉语的主要困难

Discussion

• Whether Chinese is Likely to Become a World Language

More questions

1. Do you know any foreigners who speak Chinese? What

do you think of their Chinese?

2. Would you like to make friends with foreigners? Why or

whynot?

3. Do you think it's necessary for your university to enroll

intemational students? Why do you say so?

4. As a college student, what suggestions do you have for

foreigner learning Chinese?

5. What do you think of the idea of finding a foreign student

who will teach you English in exchange for your Chinese lessons?

6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?

Ⅱ. Topic Area: Everyday Life Topic: How to Stay Healthy

• 1. Do you think early morning is the best time for exercise?

Why or why not?

• 2.What exercises do you usually do? Why?

• 3. What' s your favorite food? Why do you like it so much?

• 4. Do you often go to class without breakfast?

• 5. Do you sometimes feel depressed? Ifyes, when, for instance? If not, how do you manage?

• 6. When you find a classmate in low spirits, how do you help them get over it?

How to Stay Hea1thy (for candidates )

• The following is one way some people try tostay healthy. Please offer your comments.

1. Regular exercise 2. Balanced diet 3. Good living habits

Discussion How to stay healthy

More questions

• 1. What do you think of students' health in your university?

• 2. Do you think people are more concemed about their health today? Why do you think so?

• 3. You've talking about various threats to people's health. What do you think we can do to deal

with them?

• 4. People say "Health is better than wealth." What's your opinion?

• 5. Do you think medical advances have contributed to people's health? Please give an example.

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that. . . ?

Ⅲ. Topic Area: Time Topic: Time management

Questions

• 1. Why do some students often get up late?

• 2. How do you usually spend your evenings? •

• 3. What do you usually do during your leisure time?

4. Do you sometimes feel pressed for time? Why do you say so?

• 5. Do you believe in the saying "The early bird catches the worm"? Why or why not? Time Management ( for candidates )

• The following is a topic concerning time. Please elaborate on it.

• 1. Different people view time different1y.

• 2. Lost time never returns.

• 3. Good ways to save time .

Discussion

·Why it is important to be punctuate?

More questions

•1. Have you ever been late for c1ass or absent from c1ass? Please explain.

• 2. Why are freshmen less likely to be late for c1ass?

• 3. Do you turn in your homework on time'? If yes, how do you manage it? If not, for what reason?

• 4. DO you think extracurricular activities take up too much of your time? Why do you say so?

• 5. Do you have a plan for spending your college years? Please explain.

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that. . . ? •

Dec.2007

Ⅰ. Topic Area: University Life

• Topic: English Learning

• 1. Do you find learning English enjoyable? (Why or why not?)

• 2. Do you do any reading in English outside class? (Why or why not?)

• 3. How much time do you spend listening to Eng1ish every day?

• 4. Is there an English comer on your campus? (If yes, do

you find it helpful? If not, do you think it' s necessary to have one?

• 5. How much homework do you have in English?

• English Learning ( for candidates )

• The following are thought to be the biggest difficu1ties encountered in learning English. Please comment on either or both of them.

;-, . 1. Listening / Reading

• 2. Speaking / Writing

• 3. Grammar / Vocabulary

Discussion

• Whether there is a short-cut to learning English? (本题易跑题)

More questions

• 1. Some people say learning English takes up too much of he students' time. What do you think?

• 2. Do you think English will help you future career? (Why do you say so?)

• 3. Which skill do you think is most important in English learning? (Why do you say so?) • 4. What do you think of the English leaming environment in your university?

• 5. Some students find leaming English difficult. What suggestions can you make to help them?

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?

Ⅱ. Topic Area: Sports and Health • •

• Topic: Types of Sports and Exercise

Questions

1 What kind of sports do you like best? Why?

• 2. Do you exercise regularly? (Why or why not?)

• 3. What sports facilities do you have on campus?

• 4. Do you think physical education is necessary for college students? (Why do you say so?) • 5. What do you think of physical education in your college?

• Types of Sports and Exercises (for candidates)

• The following are two types of sports or exercises. Please comment on them.

• 1. professional sports vs. amateur sports

• 2. outdoor exercise vs. indoor exercise

• 3. individual sports vs. team sports

Discussion

·What type of sports suits college students most? More questions

• 1. Some people say exercising in the moming is not good for health. What' s your opinion? • 2. What do you think of the general health condition of today's college students? • 3. What do you think your university can do to help improve students' health?

• 4. What do you think contributes most to health: exercise, diet or living habits?

• 5. Do you think sports help to build team spirit? (Why or why not?)

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?

111. Topic Area: Traffic and Transportation

• Topic: Solving Traffic Jams

• 1. Is your campus far from the city center? Where is it located?

• 2. Do you often go outside the campus? Where do you usually go?

• 3. What means of transportation do you use to travel in your city?

• 4. What means oftransportation do you like most? (Why?)

• 5. Have you ever been caught in a traffic jam? (Please say sth. about it.)

Solving Traffic Jams ( for candidates)

• The following is one way of solving traffic jams. Please elaborate and offer your comments.

• 1. Develop public transportation

• 2. Limit the use of private cars

• 3. Implement f1exible working hours

Discussion

• Why in reality it is so difficult to solve traffic jams

More questions

• 1. Do you think public transportation in your city has improved or gotten worse in recent years? (Please give an example.)

• 2. Do you think the subway might be the best solution to traffic jams? (Why or why not?) • 3. Do you think we should encourage more people to ride bicycles? (Why or why not?) • 4. What do you think students can do to help solve traffic jams?

• 5. Do you want to have your own car some day?

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that. . . ?

IV . Topic Area: University Life • •

• Topic: How to Repay Our Teachers

• 1.What festivals do you celebrate on campus?

• 2. What do you think is the most interestingpart of your campus life?

• 3. Are you a member of any student club or society? (Please say something about it.) • 4. Do you feel any stress in your studies and life? (Ifyes)

5 How do you cope with it? (If not) How do you manage so

well?

• 6. What do you usually do on Teachers' Day?

• How to Repay for Our Teachers (for candidates)

• The following is one way to show gratitude to our teachers on Teachers' Day. Please offer your comments.

• 1. 买一份礼物送个老师 •

• 2. 亲手制作一件礼物送给老师

• 3. 以优异的成绩回报老师 •

Discussion •

• Why teachers deserve students' love and respect

More questions

• 1. Do you k:now of any famous professors in your university? (What are they famous for?)

• 2. What k:ind of teachers are most popular with students?

• 3. Do you want to be a teacher after graduation? (Why or why not?)

• 4. In what way are college teachers different from high school teachers?

• 5. Do you k:now anything about Confucius? (If so, explain how he has influenced education in China?) (难度大〉

• 6. During the discussion, why did you say that. . . ?