实用英语口试考试试题与答案

2015.1.11口语考试话题

1. Which job would you like to do in the future? Explain.

At present, when it comes to a job I want to take after my graduation, what I am dreaming about is to open an online store. Nowadays with the increasing popularity of online shopping, more and more people in particular, turn to online stores for products, which means huge potential for profits and meanwhile opening a store on the internet is rather cheaper in terms of cost compared with opening a real store in real life. For a fresh graduate, online store means low cost and high profits.I hope one day I can have a business kingdom of my own online.

2. Do you like low carbon life? Why or why not?

I love low carbon life.As we all know, large amounts of carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect, which causes the issue of global warming. Many plants and animals are losing their homes, so are human. Fortunately, people have realized the importance of environmental protection. There is a considerable number of individuals preferring to lead a low-carbon lifestyle. Undoubtedly, low-carbon lifestyle is valuable to our society. Firstly, it is of great significance to improve our environment. Secondly, we can live a more healthy life. Last but not least, low-carbon lifestyle can economize us a lot of resources.

3. What was your most memorable travel experience, either at home or abroad?

My most impressive travel experience is the travel to Guilin .That day was fine , and the sky looked blue. I went to visit Guilin with my parents . When we got there, we went to Seven Stars Park first, which is beautiful and famous. There are

many kinds of colourful flowers. They are all lovely and beautiful.We also went to the zoo . There are many animals in the zoo. I like birds best, because they have beautiful feather and can sing good songs. We watched them gladly and feed them. After that, we went to the Li River. There are many famous places and bridges beside and on the river. The river water was very clean and the hills were green. It looks like a wonderful picture. We stayed beside the Li River for a long time, feeling very happy.After three days’ visit ,we went back home.

4.The world is now home to over seven billion people. What are some of the ways people affect wild life?

It is well known that wild animals are in danger of dying out.There are many reasons for animals dying out,but the most important one is the part that humans have played.First many animals are killed for food.People enjoy eating them and feel taste very delicious.Second,many of the places where these animals used to live have been destroyed.For example,people cut down the rain forests where they live without mercy.Forests have been cleared.Third,the laws haven't been made accordingly.So ,with the development of technology,much beautiful habitats have been used for buildings.

5. What activities on campus improve your English? Why?

It ’s reading English news that improves my English a lot.I think it should be concluded as following reasons .First, latest news broaden my own horizons ,making my interest in English develop a lot.I can learn of the society and learn English at the same time .Second ,the vocabulary in news is fresh and limited closely to our daily life ,so I can keep pace with the world and know how

to express it using proper English .Last ,it help me learn how to combine practice with theory and that is to say ,combine the knowledge in class with daily communication.

6. Is it good to have a smile daily? Why or why not?

Smile likes the sunshine that can bring warmthto people and make people happy. When you are happy, you will smile subconsciously, because a good mood brings smile to your face. But, you also should smile when you are upset, because smile might bring you confidence, courage so that cheer yourself up. Smiling showsgood mood and positive attitude to life, so that those people who always smile can attract the others easily, because people like to build relationship with smiling ones. Moreover, smiling shows sincere and confidence. No matter to yourself or others, they both important. Besides, when you smile to the world, the world is smiling at you. Therefore, keep smiling and show you best to the world.

7. Do you know anti-corruption campaign? List the importance of it.

Corruption cases are frequently reported by news media. For example, some high ranking officials help themselves to state fund (公款) illegally. For another example, some leaders abuse power (滥用权力). What's more, malpractice(玩忽职守，渎职), bribery (贿赂) and other corrupt behaviour do much harm. As a result, the healthy development of the economy is seriously affected.

As China continues its reforms and opens wider to the outside world, anti corruption is a question of priorities. Our government has realized the seriousness of corruption problems. Corruption presents a dreadful threat to state interests. Corruption cases seriously damage efforts to build a clean and honest government,

undoubtedly dampen(泼冷水，挫伤) people's enthusiasm(热情) and heavily affect stability(稳定).

8.Do you like the take-out service? Why or why not?

I like it because it’s convenient for us. Sometimes we are too busy to order meals and have it in the restaurant on our own, and then we call for take-out food, though it may take uncertain time for arriving, but it truly save the time. Nowadays, take-out food is getting more and more various and cheaper, we have a lot of choice and don’t have to worry too much about the price. We can choose what we like or choose food according to healthy standard for ourselves.

9. Do you know the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims? Why is it significant to hold a state ceremony?

Looking back at world history since World War II, countries have adopted different ways of mourning their nation's loss of life in the war. Such commemorative(纪念性的) activities continue to this day, as people are moved to mourn war victims and engage in deep reflection.

The national memorial day of China has come a bit late compared with USA and Japan. To set a national commemorative day for the Nanjing Massacre victims has been strongly called for by the Chinese people for many years.The setting of the national commemorative day meets the people's will and, when all is said and done, it is the people's will that matters the most. By conducting national commemorative activities, China expresses its wish that such a massive tragedy will not repeat in the future and that human beings will live in peace and harmony. It shows the rest of the world that the Chinese people will always remember our

history and we have strong determination to safeguard peace. Forgetting history might lead to repetition of tragedies and undermine(使减少) peace.

10. Do you like celebrating foreign festivals? Why or why not?

I like celebrating them. with the opening of China to the outside world ，more and more foreign culture flew into our country，we can know about foreign cultures through learning of the foreign festivals. Secondly ，today ’s society is a highly developing one ，which urges us college students to learn more things of the outside world. Thirdly，by celebrating foreign festivals，not only can we learn more about foreign culture，but also enrich our life in campus，as we are all fresh ones with high enthusiasm and curiosity.

11.What is your hometown’s food culture? Please share with your partners. My hometown is De Zhou of Shandong province.The city is famous for one kind of chicken called paji .Its making method is a secret, which helps preserve the mystery of it.Daily food in my home town is simple but delicious, and almost everyone can afford them, they join together to have meals ,and I think it reflects people there are leisurely and comfortable, maybe that’s what culture and spirit hides under the simple but nice food in my hometown.

12.Can you list some symbols of American culture? Do you like American culture and why?

The main content of American culture is the emphasize on individuals' value, the pursue of democracy and freedom, the promotion of deploitation(开拓, 经营) and competition and the need of realistic and practicality. I like American culture for it focuses more on the ability and value of a person rather than his or her

family background, that is to say, no matter you are born wealthy or poor, you can achieve success by your own attempts. The society is too a large degree fair so you can create value if you are capable.

13.Do you think Egyptian government ’s plan of greening the desert by moving water from the Nile river may also be applicable to the desert in parts of China? Why or why not?

I think it is a proper way for China to green the desert. As we all know, water resources in our country are unevenly distributed.Some parts of China suffer from severe flood, yet some parts are faced with the shortage of water,such as the areas of desert.The force of nature can ’t turn over the imbalance in a short time ,so the situation calls for us to make it balanced by moving water from the great rivers to desert ,though we can’t change the conditions completely,we can make some contributions.

14. How do you face challenges and opportunities with globalization?

As I am a member of the young generation,I think I should make wise choices to embrace the opportunities and overcome challenges. The economic globalization means when we graduate from university, we will be faced with more options of occupation. The subject you major in in the university may not become your future profession, actually, the system of mutual selection has allowed me to approach almost every career opportunity in China.And I will make my right choice.Also, the cultural globalization makes other countries ’ cultures available for us, which requires our wise judgment as well, so I think I will distinguish between the good and the improper things and make my choice.

15. Is there a relationship between English and your major? Why or why not?

My major is Electrical engineering and automation, which is a kind of engineering .It seems that it has nothing to do with English ,but if you want to go further on the way of my major, mastering English is necessary, good command of English is just like adding wings to a tiger. When you grasp the basic knowledge ,you need to explore further more ,you are supposed to read latest professional journals, they are almost in English .Also, after our graduation ,if we true want to make significant contributions ,we would use English to express our major to other people.

16.Live to work or work to live. What is your choice and why?

Neither is my choice. The aim of living is not to work, because there are still much beautiful emotions and meaningful things are worth pursuing in the world. The aim of working is not to live, because when work is regarded as a tool for make a living, the meaning of life is to find a decent road to approach death. Therefore, my choice is that try my best to work by the attitude that living is to work, and try my best to live by the attitude that everything is worth enjoying in our life not just work.

17.Why are some people worried about the housing price growth in China? With the cost of living rising but income not increasing, people especially the most of the young generation, find it hard to afford a house of their own ,also ,today’s social competition is so intense that it may be beyond our mind. In the future ,ordinary graduates like us will be of a massive number, if we can’t

stand out through certain ways, we are likely to be bothered by the high housing price for long.

18.What are your tips to overcome your depression for a bright day? Please share your opinions with your partners.

Depression is a deep well, and you should make your best effort in trying to determine what these underlying reasons are for your own depression. Once you have a basic understanding of what is causing your depression, it should be easier for you to deal with it. Ask yourself the matter that makes you depressed is or not truly without a solution for you ,finally it comes to you that any difficulty in the world has a way to go through and life continues. Then you can live with confidence and strength.

19. Are you interested in psychology? What is the function of psychological profiling?

I ’m interested in psychology. I think one of the function of psychological profiling is predicting someone ’s underlying thoughts to prevent something bad from happening.For example ,if we can use psychological profiling to find out some potential criminals, we can take measures to avoid the crime before it occurs. Also ,we can use it to analyze people who suffer from mental problems and help them live a mental-healthy life.

20.What is your dream for your future house? Please describe it.

My dream house should be located in the outskirts of the city to feel refreshed after work from the busy metropolis. This house could simply have five rooms, one of which will be my relaxing room.This room should have a big bookcase

containing all kinds of books, it should also have a state-of-the art stereo where I could listen to all sorts of music peacefully. The terrace could be overlooking a green yard where patches of flowers grow on the front and a tennis lawn is kept tidy on the back.

21.Can you list some intangible heritage in China? Why is it vital for us to protect them?

Guqin, the traditional paper-cut ,the shadow play„

First the intangible culture heritage itself is of great importance to

human. It reflects the group living of people, and this kind of culture

has been passed on from generation to generation, so it has great

value in history and culture that cannot be ignored. On account of the many features of the intangible culture heritage such as folk oral

unofficial and vivid, it can contribute to making up the shortage of the official historical literature ancient books. So it helps people know the history more authentic and more comprehensive. What’s more

intangible culture heritage is the representation of the culture diversity. 。

22.Some people say that exploring the past can help understand the present and shape the future. Show your ideas based on Four Great Inventions.

Learning from history could help people build up an outlook towards their life. As a good saying goes: using history as a mirror allows a person predict his failure and glory. Therefore, I firmly maintain that we need to understand the past and absorb experience from past, even thought times has changed and technology has advanced.I think that the most important thing I’ve learned from the Four Great

Inventions is that we should make creations to meet people ’s need and provide them with convenience. And that’s what our history told us.

23.Do you like your college life? How do you make your college life rich and artistic?

Yes, I do. I make my college life rich and artistic by taking part in community activities and attending various lectures. I ’m the a member of the University Student Council, and I ’m in the propaganda department. I got to know a lot of people of good intelligence and ability. Also ,our school’s lectures help me know more about things beyond my major and broaden my horizons.

24.Do you like Qingdao and why? What are the benefits of parks and other green spaces?

Yes, I do, because the city has nice and beautiful environment.

Better Health. Having places to relax after work helps people feel good. Parks allow people to get exercise such as walking and jogging. Being outdoors in the sunlight is good for people.

Better Environment. Trees help to clean the air and make cities cooler. Clean air helps people stay healthy.

• Less Crime. Crime, such as robbery and murder, is common in big cities. Research says that there is less crime in places with green areas around them.

• Improved Education. Parks are also a place for children to learn and play together. According to one study, children learn better after they play in a park.

25.Make comments on “The life is dull without music, and it is duller without English.”

I think the expression is not apply to everyone because each of us will have a different life in the future. If you become a top engineer in a certain area,chances are that you will use English to communicate with foreign colleagues and your daily work will be based on the communication in English. Without English ,you will find life meaningless as you can’t do you part of job and make contributions to the area you major in, the case is just like an exhausting life cannot be relieved by listening to soft music,your life becomes dull.

26.Do you enjoy guided tours? Why or why not?

No, I don’t. If I travel to someplace ,I will arrange my tourist spots on my own, which is more flexible and free for me. Sometimes the guided tours just focus on the most famous spots that everyone knows, they arrange almost everything for you ,which is a bit dull and lack of sense of adventure. When you travel by yourself, you will meet something new and interesting that the guided tours cannot offer, that is ,in my opinion, is the true meaning of a tour.

27.What would be your measures to protect environment if you were the president of China?

Introducing legislative steps to control air pollution, to protect the forest and sea resources and to stop any environmental pollution. In my opinion, to protect environment, the government must take even more concrete measures. First, it should let people fully realize the importance of environmental protection through education. Second, much more efforts should be made to put the population planning policy into practice, because more people means more people means more pollution. Finally, those who destroy the

environment intentionally should be severely punished. We should let them know that destroying environment means destroying mankind themselves.

28.What are your communicative methods for your study in America effectively some day? Please elaborate on them.

29.What do you think scientists will discover about outer space in the future? Explain.

I think they will find another planet whose environment is like the earth or even better for creatures to live. Because in my opinion, there must be other places which are full of various living things as the universe is so huge and doesn’t have a boundary.

30. Should college students learn Sinology? Why or why not?

It is of vital significance for the public to acquire knowledge on Sinology. (起)For one thing, it is the essence of Chinese civilization with more than 5000 years. Thus, for individuals, they can enlarge their scope of knowledge, enrich their experience and adapt themselves to the complicated society. (承)For another, the rehabilitation of Sinology can contribute to a harmonious society.

(主题句)It is highly expected that all Chinese people – young and old- should inherit the merits of Sinology. Therefore,(起) in the first place, we are well-advised to read books by ourselves or to attend lectures on this issue.(承) In the second place, we have the obligation to advocate and encourage others to learn. Then, it is necessary for us to introduce Sinology to the world. By doing so, not only can we inherit it, but also make it glorious and prosperous.