研究生英语口语复试整理
研究生复试——英文自我介绍
自我介绍(self-introduce)
Good morning/afternoon. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is ***, 22 years old. I come from liaocheng university, the capital of Shandong Province. During my academic years, I have shown excellent performance and have been awarded first-class scholarship each year. Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try, and a lot of practices to improve myself. It teaches me not only what to study and how to think, but also to see the importance of practical ability. In the university life,I have made many good friends. They help me improve my study and research ability, and often give me good example to follow. And now, I have another chance to study further .I wish I will grasp at the opportunity and I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study. Ok that’s all, thank you for your attention.
一. 了解报考院校专业往年的英语口试形式
各院校各专业的复试口试形式各不相同,一定要对症下药。可以通过询问以前考过的师兄、师姐们来了解复试口试的形式,可能的话,了解一下口试中常出现的问题。
总的来说,复试口试有这样几种类型:自我介绍;读某篇英文文章,然后进行翻译或回答相关问题;抽到某个话题进行演讲、阐述;两三人就同一个话题进行讨论、辩论(多人一起复试的情况);自由问答(可能是专业或与专业相关的时事热点问题,也可能只是了解个人情况)。
二. 了解导师/考官
首先必须了解导师在该专业的研究方向,可能的话,看看他们写的书,因为在专业问题上,导师一般都会往自己研究方向上靠拢;其次,了解导师在口试中常问的一些问题及习惯(这个又得求助于师兄师姐们了);最后,可以给导师打电话,让他/她知道你是谁,有你这么一个考生参加复试。
三. 对以下几个方面要多加注意,适当练习几遍
1、见面问候语:Good morning / afternoon, dear professors. I am XXX. (Nice to meet you。)。告别用语:Thanks for your time. / Thank you for giving such a chance. I hope to see you again and soon。
2、 自我介绍篇(重点)。基本上每个院校每个专业的口试中都会涉及这一方面。考官其实是要借此了解你的口头表达能力以及你的报名表之外的一些信息。自我介绍时间以2-3分钟为宜。思路要清楚,要突出重点,口语尽量流利(不要太流利了,有背诵之嫌)。
1) 考官要求你作自我介绍时,不要用…let me introduce myself briefly / please allow me to introduce myself to you等句子,重复、啰嗦。开头可以只用一句话引入:Dear professors, I feel so glad to meet all of you here.然后就可以进入主题,介绍姓名、年龄等等。
2) 自我介绍的主体内容
① 姓名。介绍自己姓名时,发音一定要准(南方考生要多加注意)。
② 年龄。年龄可以跟在姓名后带过(I am XXX, 25 years old)。
③ 原来的院校、专业。注意:一定要把原来学校的英文名称、专业的英文名称弄清楚(尤
其是跨校、跨专业的学生)。
所属的公司、职位。注意:在职考生则应将自己公司、自己职位/职称的英文名称弄明白。
④ 性格、能力。可以着重强调你的个性对你报考的专业有何积极的作用。如果报考的是学术性的专业,可以说自己细心(carefully,detail-oriented)、条理分明(logical)、踏实(steady)等;如果是研究性、应用性更强一点的专业,可以说自己负责(responsible)、可靠(dependable)、有效率(efficient)等。
其他的一些表示性格、能力的形容词有:active, aggressive(有进取心的), adaptable, amicable(友好的), analytical(善于分析的), cooperative, creative, disciplined, dutiful, energetic, faithful, gentle, independent(有主见的), innovative, motivated, modest, objective, precise, punctual, precise(一丝不苟的), temperate等等。
在职考生或有过工作经验的考生还可以强调一下你的工作成绩,如:As the assistant to the General Manger of XXX Company, I have helped to negotiate a $200,000 deal for the corporation.
⑤ 爱好。All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. 除了强调你的学习的重视,同时也要避免给考官一种“书呆子”的感觉。一般可以从体育、音乐、电影等方面来说,同时要简单说明这些爱好对你的积极意义(build my body, relax myself, open my mind…);注意避免提到那些可能引起考官反感的爱好,如:playing computer games,watching TV等。
⑥ 你对报考的专业有兴趣(be interested in/be fascinated with/be obsessed with…),可适当举出一些例子,如经常看相关的书籍、论文、文章、新闻等。在职考生可以强调知识教育对工作的影响: In my work, I find it necessary to broaden my horizons in communication. That‟s why I long for entering your prestigious university.
3) 结束时可以用说:That‟s all about me. / Well, that‟s who I am. Thanks for your attention.
3、关于自己家庭、家乡、原来的学校的一些情况,尤其要注意原来学校的英文名称。
1) 家庭。需要注意的是,考官并不是为了做人口调查而提出这个问题的,所以应该避免流水账似地介绍家庭成员;要尽量说明家人(尤其是父母)对你造成哪些方面(性格、职业规划、做事风格等)良好的影响。可以参考以下句式结构:Just like my father, I am especially interested in history. / Though my father is an ordinary worker, his responsible attitude towards work has a great influence on me.
2) 家乡。正所谓“一方水土养育一方人”,考官实际上是想从你对家乡的介绍中找出有关你性格、志向的线索。可以从历史、历史人物、著名景点、独特风俗或特产等方面来简单介绍,注意要表达热爱家乡的情感。
3) 学校。如果是本校考生的话,在自我介绍中就可以点到(拉近跟考官的关系)。如果是外校,考官通常会问:Why did you choose our university? 那么我们就可以说说它与报考院校之间的异同,然后说明为什么你选择这个学校(I do love the atmosphere in your university. It is full of youthful spirits.);要注意的是:一定要说明你对在原来的院校接受教育心存感激之情appreciation(从好的方面说一说),着重强调希望能被录取,表达自己坚定的决心、展望一下未来。
4、 未来规划——学习规划(研究生以后的方向),人生规划(短期、长期)
5、 意外情况——没听清,你应该怎样要求老师再说一遍(Pardon?/ Sorry, I can‟t follow you. / Sorry, I lost you. Can you repeat that question again?);需要时间思考、整理思路的时候,不要出现沉默,可以用一些hmm, err, well等语气词;不会回答某些问题时,千万不要不懂装懂,可以明确地告诉老师你不知道(Sorry, but I have no idea about it。)。
6、跨专业问题——老师通常会对跨专业的学生问这样一个问题:为什么会选择这个专
业?不要前篇一律地回答只说“我对这个专业感兴趣”,可以把每个人都会谈到的原因简要地罗列一下,对具有自己特色的原因则可大谈特谈,详细地阐述自己的观点,让老师印象深刻。
7、专业知识——在英语口试中(非英语专业),如果老师提问专业问题,通常不会指望你能进行流利的、专业性强的阐述;但是一些专业术语的英文说法还是有必要了解一下的。
8、提出问题——在面试快结束的时候,一般老师都会问,你有没有什么要问的(Do you have any questions to ask?)。一般不适合说“I don‟t have any question。”可以问考官一两个你关心的问题。
考研复试英语口试日常问题及连续表达问题(附范文)
一、考研复试英语口试的相关事项
对考研复试英语口语的考查,各个学校情况各不相同。有的学校制定了非常详细的标准和流程,甚至规定了每个老师发问的方式和时间;有的只是面试老师的自由发挥,成绩也基本上由面试老师主观判定。不管面试是否严格控制,考生对下面几个问题一定要认真准备:一是自我介绍,如自己来自什么地方,毕业学校,所学专业,业余喜好,家庭基本情况等信息。二是做好用英语讲解自己专业的准备。
口语测试时老师有可能要求你就本专业展开话题,考查你用英语讲解陌生概念的能力。因此考生对此要有所准备,先用笔头组织这些问题的要点,然后再以这些词组织语言。在阅读专业文献时,也要多积累一些专业方面的英语词汇。当然提问的问题不可能难度太高
1、考试形式:内容包括自我介绍和提问回答,一般是一到两名老师参与口语考试,首先是考生自我介绍,其次是老师对同学的即兴提问。
2、提问一般包含如下两部分:
第一部分:考查学生理解并回答有关日常生活、家庭、工作、学习等问题的能力(3--5分钟)。第二部分:考查学生连续表达的能力。考生从所给的问题中选择一个话题,就此话题表达自己的看法(7--10分钟)。
3、评价成绩一般为:
a优秀--能用外语就指定的话题进行口头交流,基本没有困难
b良好--能用外语就指定的题材进行口头交流,虽有些困难,但不影响交流
c及格--能用外语就指定的话题进行简单的口头交流
d不及格--不具有口头表达能力
二、考研英语复试口语日常问题列举
考研原因
(reasons for my choice)
There are several reasons.
I have been deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when I came here last summer. In in our country, it provides people with enough room to get further enrichment. This is the first reason.
The second one is I am longing for doing research in throughout my life. It‟s a pleasure for lifetime. I suppose this is the most important factor in my decision. Thirdly, I learnt a lot from my job during the past two years. However, I think further study is still urgent for me to realize self-value. Life is precious. It is necessary to seize any chance for self-development, especially in this competitive modern world.
In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years‟study here.
研究生期间你的计划
(plans in the postgraduate study)
First, I hope I can form systematic view of . As for , my express wish is to get a . If possible, I will go on with my study for doctorate degree.
In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years‟study here.
介绍你的家乡
(hometown)
I am from , a famous city with a long history over 2,200 years. It is called“Jiang instance, high-quality. Visitors at home and abroad feel it comfortable bathing here.There is my beloved hometown.
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你的家庭
(family)
There are four members in my family: my parents, my cute cat of 9 years old and me. My too.During my preparing for coming here,my parents‟love and support have always been my power.and I hope in the future I will be able to repay them.
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你的大学
(university)
******* University is one of the oldest universities in China. It was founded in and a comprehensive university with efforts of generations, especially after the reform and opening up. It takes the lead among the The library has a storage of books. Various research institutes are set up including 31 research centers. There are teaching research experimental bases. For example, the computer center, analyzing-test center, modern education technical center and soon.
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研究生计划,你如何打算?
(plans)
If luckily I got the chance to learn Environment Engineering in Tongji university, I will concentrate on the study and reserch in this field. First, I will work hard to learn the theoritical knowledge, constructing a solid base for my future work. Second, I would like to do some
practical work with the help of the supervisor and classmates. Through this ,I can get something that cannot be acquired from the textooks. I believe after 3 years of learning ,my dream will
finally come true.
(根据自己实际情况替换文中划线部分即可!)
关于所选、所学专业
(reasons for taking postgraduate exams)
First of all, I love my major. Chinese literature is the symbol of the start of Chinese literary modernization. It plays an important part in modernization of our citizens‟thoughts. What‟s more, our society. I am fascinated by But I am not easily satisfied with such superficial knowledge. I hope I could have a better take the postgraduate exams.
Next, I love the feeling in the university. It is full of youthful spirit. And I am deeply attracted by the scholarly atmosphere. And the most important, it‟s my great honor to open my ears to your teaching.
Finally, I want to say a very practical problem. That is my dream of becoming a teacher in the postgraduate studies can enrich my knowledge and make me competent in my future job. That‟s my simple and clear reasons why I took the postgraduate exams.
三、考研英语复试口语连续表达问题列举
1. What are the characteristics of a good teacher? Use reasons and examples to support your response.
解析:
一、考生在回答自由发挥题目时要明确题干中要求自己讨论的是什么,利用主题句加上支持细节的方法进行准备如下。
Topic statement:
A good teacher is supposed to possess a number of characteristics.
Supporting details:
What are the characteristics?
1. knowledgeable: source of information
2. easy-going: get well with his students in class or after class
3. a real friend to the students
二、经过上面的分析,考生可以在三个方面进行自己的个人陈述。这个部分中,考生应该注意自己的语音语调,语速不要过快,不要让人感觉你在背诵别人的文章。考生要注意自己平时训练的风格,可以在陈述中丰满上面备考中的内容,运用例子、原因越充分越好。 参考答案:
I think a good teacher should have many characteristics. First of all, he must be a person with knowledge. a teacher should be source of information to his students. Many parents would like their kids to learn more at school. a teacher should be easy-going, humorous in or after class so that his students would like to stay with him. I am sure if students like their teacher very much, they will begin to enjoy the course taught by the teacher. , I hope a good teacher can become a real friend to his students. a good teacher can be trusted by his students. , sometime, students would come across problems in real life, they don‟t want to ask their parents for help. , they would find some advice from their friends. If their friends are also teenagers, students would ask some adult friends for advice. I think a good
teacher can play such a role. Those are the characteristics a good teacher should possess.
三、点评
在上述的参考答案中,考生利用主题句加上支持细节的方法来阐述自己的观点。请注意上述参考答案中的划线部分。这些内容可以使得考生在备考中规范自己的语言和逻辑,从而使得发言完整、连贯。考生不必语速过快。当然考生可以适当在发言时有感而发,保证内容被比较翔实地表达出来。
2. Some universities require first-year students to live in dormitories on campus. Others allow students to live off campus. Which policy do you think is better for first-year students and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
解析:
一、考生在回答自由发挥题目时要明确题干中要求自己讨论的是什么,针对该部分特点,做出清晰的判断,制定出自己发言的主题。从而利用主题句加上支持细节的方法进行准备如下。
Topic statement:
Universities should require first-year students to live in dormitories on campus.
Reasons and Supporting details:
1. Safety: Teachers can be responsible for students‟ daily life.
2. Convenience: All the school facilities are available to students.
3. Building of students‟ various abilities: Students can learn how to communicate and cooperate with others.
4. Disadvantages of living off campus: Students are faced with many practical problems such as living expenses, safety.
二、经过上面的分析,考生可以在四个方面进行自己的个人陈述。这个部分中,考生应该注意自己的语音语调,语速不要过快,不要让人感觉你在背诵别人的文章。考生要注意自己平时训练的风格,可以在陈述中丰满上面备考中的内容,运用例子、原因越充分越好。尤其是可以运用自身或身边家人、朋友的例子,因为考官对这些例子更加感兴趣。 参考答案:
Well, from the topic I can see a student leaves his high school and steps into a university where all is new to him. He would soon become familiar with everything. I think he should enjoy living on campus first. Some universities have required first-year students to live in dormitories on campus, which is exactly a good policy., living on campus is safe because teachers will to enter our dormitory. there are many facilities on campus such as the library, and the swimming-pool. Students can relax themselves after school by reading in the library and swimming. I really enjoyed swimming and I was lucky because there was a large swimming-pool on campus. , I suppose living on campus can become an effective way for students to learn how to communicate with others. , several students can share one at communication and cooperation with others.
Instead, living off campus could not offer such advantages to first-year students. Students
for the life and development of students who live off campus.
三、点评 在上述的参考答案中,考生利用主题句加上支持细节的方法来阐述自己的观点。另外。针对上述题目的特点,考生可以适当地加入对大一新生住在校外这个问题的讨论。但是讨论的内容一定是要以突出大一新生应该住在校内为目的。这样可以使得考官认为考生对题目的看法是全面的,综合的。请注意上述参考答案中的划线部分。这些内容可以使得考生在备考中规范自己的语言和逻辑,从而使得发言完整、连贯。
Introduce your family
In my family, there are three members, my farther, my mother, and I. My parents are workers, my father works very hard, and he is always fully occupied, so most of the housework is done by my mother, of course, while I am at home, I would help her. I love my parents and they love me, too. When I make a success, they are more excited than me, and support me to do better. Even though I failed, instead of blaming, they always share sorrow with me, and encourage me not to give up. During my preparation for graduate examination, the support from my family is always my momentum. Parents‟ love is unselfish, I am deeply affected, so I will do all what I can to repay them.
Introduce your hometown
My hometown is XX, a young city in XX Province. It is famous for its XX and XX. There are great scenes here, XX, XX, XX, and so on. Each year, many people come here for tour and investment. So I believe that, with the joint efforts of every person, a better future of XX is coming (round the corner).
Introduce your reason for preparing the postgraduate exam
During the past four years, I have learned a lot of professional knowledge and practical skills, but gradually, I realize it is not enough. In my opinion, further study is actually urgent for me to realize and finally achieve self-value. Life is precious, it is necessary to catch any opportunity for self-development, especially in the competitive modern society. Therefore, I prefer to go on for further education.
Why do you choose to study in our department?
I am deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when connecting to the web site of your department. In addition, I am attracted by the process of XX, and want to do something for XX. As the proverb says „process is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow.‟ If I got a chance to study here, I would like to continue to accept professional training, in order to get ready for working in the future. I hope I can achieve my goal soon.
About your future plans:
What do you expect to achieve during your study if you are enrolled into this institute?There must be many things to learn if I were enrolled into my ideal research field. I hope I can build up a systematic view of XX, especially in the fields of XX. Sincerely, my wish is to get a complete comprehension of XX. On the other hand, I am dreaming of the participation of some relevant projects of my major, for this reason, I will get more experience in practice. And what‟s more, I expect to continue my study for doctorate degree, if it is possible. In a word, I am looking forward to making up a solid foundation for future profession which is based on three years of study here.
Do you have any hobbies?
In my spare time, I like reading books, collecting cards and coins, playing volleyball, communicating with friends, and so on.
I also like English very much, I am fond of watching English films and listening to English songs, I passed College English Test Band six in September, 2003, I do believe there is still a long way for me to learn English well enough, however I will not shrink back, Because I realize that English is a bridge connected our country with the outside world. Learning English is the most direct and available method for intercourse among countries and also useful for us to get advanced knowledge and technology from other nations.
2012考研英语听力口语复试:考前十天再预热
英语听力和口语测试是研究生复试中的重要组成部分。从2005年起研究生初试中英语取消听力,英语听力和口语的考查放到复试中进行,英语听力和口语的分值要记入总分,英语能力在研究生培养过程中显得日益重要。英语听力和口语测试是研考复试的重要组成部分。考生应该利用从初试结束到复试开始这一段时间,强化英语口语和听力的训练,并在考试前十天做好集中突破,把握良好的语感,集中突破考试高分。
一、准备听力把握节奏
英语听力部分,大多数学校都以现有的成型考试为参考。考生在准备听力复试的过程中,对于现有的成熟英语考试的听力部分一定要重视,比如六级听力、托福听力和雅思听力应该是复习的重点。在复习时可以有针对性地做一些六级或托福听力或雅思听力的试题。平时大量听力练习的空隙,觉得做题枯燥了,收听一下英语新闻,看看发音清晰的英文影片,再放松欣赏的同时又培养了语感,真可谓一举两得。
在参加复试前这段有限的时间里要尽快熟悉与考试相近的内容。考生大都考过六级听力,并不陌生,而托福听力又是四六级听力命题的基础,熟悉了四六级和托福听力;英语复试问题就不算太大。总之,在这段宝贵的时间里,一定要坚持做好听力的磨练。
二、口语测试有的放矢,准备好话题
复试中对英语口语能力的考核,从三个方面进行考查和评价:一是语言的准确性,即语法和用词的准确性、语法结构的复杂性、词汇的丰富程度、发音的准确性;二是话语的长短和连贯性,即内容的连贯性、寻找合适的词语而造成的停顿频率及长短、表达思想的语言长短等;三是语言的灵活性和适合性,即语言表达是否灵活、自然,话语是否得体,语言能否与语境、动机和目的相适应。针对这些考核内容,考生要有的放矢,有目的地训练自己的听力和口语。
有的学校制定了非常详细的标准和流程,甚至规定了每个老师发问的方式和时间;有的只是面试老师的自由发挥,成绩也基本上由面试老师主观判定。不管面试是否严格控制,考生对下面几个问题一定要认真准备:一是自我介绍,如自己来自什么地方,毕业学校,所学专业,业余喜好,家庭基本情况等信息。
二是做好用英语讲解自己专业的准备。口语测试时老师有可能要求你就本专业展开话题,考查你用英语讲解陌生概念的能力。因此考生对此要有所准备,先用笔头组织这些问题的要点,然后再以这些词组织语言。在阅读专业文献时,也要多积累一些专业方面的英语词汇。当然在面试使这一类的提问不会太难。