2004.5.15        口语考试    A.M.

试卷代号：A

Topic C-10

   Topic Area: Campus Life

        Topic: Ways to Benefit from College Life

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Are you enjoying your stay at college? (Why or why not?)

What impressed you most when you first enter college?

Are you satisfied with the facilities at your college? (Can you say something about them?)

Have you had any problems at college? How did you cope with them?

Do you keep a diary? ([If yes] What for? [If not] Whynot?)

Discussion:

“Ways to Benefit from College Life”

How students can benefit most from college apart from attending regular classes, what can students do to benefit from college?

C1: Attending lectures and seminars to broaden their horizons.

C2: Taking an active part in extracurricular activities.

C3: Making good use of the library and reading widely.

C4: Taking a part-time job to get to know the outside world.

Last questions:

Do you think most students are making the best use of their time at college? (Please elaborate.)

Do you think what is taught in class will be of any practical use to you? (Please explain.)

What do you think is the biggest difference between college and middle-school life?

What other college activities do you think will benefit your future life? (Please explain.)

What do you think your school can do to improve its academic standing?

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.5.15        口语考试    P.M.

试卷代号：B

Topic R-5

   Topic Area: Social Behavior

        Topic: Sense of Responsibility

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

What kind of people would you like to work with?

What do you think about people who don’t keep their promises?

How do you feel about students who are often late for class?

What would you do of you saw somebody damaging public property?

What kind of people would you like to employ if you were the boss?

Discussion:

Whether the younger generation today has a strong sense of responsibility.

Please describe the examples of irresponsible conduct as shown in the pictures and comment on it.

C1: 拔错牙

C2: manhole cover未盖

C3: 仓库保安睡觉→盗窃

C4: 酒后开车

Last questions:

Do adult children have the responsibility to care for their elderly parents? (Why or why not?)

Do you think it’s important for students to have a strong sense of responsibility? (Please give your reasons.)

Could you suggest some ways to enhance one’s sense of responsibility?

Do you think a sense of responsibility is also important in family life?

What would you do with an irresponsible employee if you were the boss?

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.5.16        口语考试    A.M.

试卷代号：C

Topic R-4

   Topic Area: Social Behavior

        Topic: Fighting Dishonesty

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

How do you get along well with your roommates?

Do you think people are less honest today than they used to be? (Please explain.)

Do you think it’s always wrong to tell a lie? (Why or why not?)

Do you think one should always be ready to help others? (Why do you think so?)

Some people say interpersonal relationships are becoming more and more complicated. What’s your opinion?

Discussion:

“the best way to fight dishonesty”

Please comment on the following form of dishonest behavior and give examples to illustrate your point.

C1: Cheating in exams

C2: Selling fake commodities

C3: Taking stimulants, or illegal drugs, for better athletic performance

C4: Evading or escaping taxes

Last questions:

Do you believe in the saying that honesty is the best policy? (Why do you think so?)

Have you ever been cheated by anybody? ([If yes] Please tell us about it. [If not] How did you avoid being cheated?)

Do you believe honesty is important in developing friendships? (Please explain.)

What would you do if you found somebody cheating in exams?

Do you think people will benefit from being dishonest? ([If yes] Why do you think so? [If not] Why not?)

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.5.16        口语考试    P.M.

试卷代号：D

Topic AL-1

   Topic Area: City Development

        Topic: If You Were Mayor of a City

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Can you give an example to illustrate the rapid development of cities in China?

Which city do you like best? Why?

Where would you prefer to work, in a coastal city or in an inland city/ Why?

Why does the government encourage young people to work in the western areas of China?

Now many people from rural areas are trying to make a living in cities. What do you think about that?

Discussion:

“the qualities a mayor should have”

Please tell me what you would do about the two areas of concern listed on your card if you were mayor of a city.

C1: Environment / Housing

C2: Employment / Public Security

C3: Education / Medical Care

C4: Welfare for the Unemployed / Public transportation

Last questions:

If you were given the job of a mayor, would you accept it? (Why or why not?)

What do you think could be the most difficult problem for a mayor?

What do you think is the best way to solve the problem of unemployment?

Have you ever thought of doing administration work after graduation?

What contribution do you think a university student can make to city development?

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.11.13        口语考试    A.M.

试卷代号：A

Topic AF-2

   Topic Area: People

        Topic: People You Admire

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

What kind of people do you like working with?

Do you believe in the saying “A friend in need is a friend indeed”? (Please give your reasons.)

What do you think of people who always rely on others for help?

What do you think of students who often copy other people’s homework?

Among your classmates, who do you admire most? (Why?)

Among your teachers, who do you respect most? (Why?)

Discussion:

“which kind of person is more likely to be successful in life”

Please talk about the kind of person described on your card and explain why they are admired.

C1: People who have team spirit.

C2: People who are ready to help others.

C3: People who have a strong determination.

C4: People who are willing to try new ideas or methods.

Last questions:

Do you think we should carry on the spirit of Lei Feng today? (Why?)

Do you think Bill Gates would have been successful if he had finished college? (Why do you think so?)

Do you think everyone can be successful in life. (Please explain.)

Do you think a good education will ensure a successful career? (Why do you think so?)

Would you say wealth is a symbol of success? (Please give your reasons.)

Do you think people who get rich overnight can be considered successful? (Why or why not?)

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.11.13        口语考试    P.M.

Topic F-3

   Topic Area: A New Trend in Consumption

        Topic: The Throw-Away Culture

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Do you ever throw away things that can still be used? ([If yes] Please give an example. [If not] Please give your reasons.)

Do you think garbage can be recycled? (Why do you think so?)

Do you save used things like plastic bags for future use? (Why or why not?)

What sort of people do you think like to keep used things?

Do you think used things are always worthless? (Please give your reasons.)

Discussion:

“whether the Throw-Away Culture should be encouraged”

Please talk about the throw-away culture from the point of view of:

C1: manufacturers vs. consumers

C2: young people vs. elderly people

C3: wealthy people vs. low-income people

C4: people who care about durability vs. people who care about fashion

Last questions:

Do you think it’s wasteful to throw away things that can still be used? (Please explain.)

Why are so many young people in the habit of throwing away things which can still be used?

Do you thing wealthy people are always wasteful? (Why do you think so?)

Do you think disposable products are a waste of natural resources? (Please explain.)

Why do you think elderly people like to keep used things?

In what way does the throw-away culture stimulate production?

Why does the government encourage people to consume?

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.11.14        口语考试    A.M.

Topic K-2

   Topic Area: Transportation

        Topic: Intercity Transportation

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Do you think bicycles are a good means of transportation? Why?

Which form of city transport do you prefer? Why?

Have you ever traveled long distances? ([If yes] Please say something about your travels. [If not] Have you any plans to do so?)

Which do you think is the most convenient way to travel over long distances? (Why do you think so?)

Do you think more and more people are going to buy cars? (Why or why not?)

Some people don’t want to own a car even though they can afford it. What do you think is their reason for not buying one?

Discussion:

Which means should be given priority when planning intercity transportation system?

Please talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the means of intercity transportation as shown on your card:

C1: Trains

C2: Airplanes

C3: Long-distance buses

C4: Private cars

Last questions:

What is the biggest problem with public transportation in the city you live in?

What is the major cause of traffic jams in big cities?

Should drivers always be held responsible for road accidents? (Why or why not?)

Can you think of any measures to make people obey traffic rules? (Please name one or two.)

What form of transportation causes the least environmental pollution? (Please explain.)

During the discussion, why do you say that …?

2004.11.14        口语考试    P.M.

Topic H-2

   Topic Area: Studying at College

        Topic: Cheating in Exams

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Do you spend a lot of time reviewing your lessons after class? (Why do you think it’s important to do so?)

Do you often attend lectures given by distinguished scholars? (In what way have those lectures benefited you?)

Do you like taking exams? (Why or why not?)

Do you spend a lot of time preparing for exams? (How do you prepare for exams?)

Do you think exams are helpful to your studies? (Why or why not?)

Are you happy when an exam is postponed or cancelled? (Why or why not?)

Discussion:

What should be done to stop cheating in exams?

Please comment on the statement about cheating in exams given on your card.

C1: “It’s shameful to cheat and those who cheat should be punished severely.”

C2: “I don’t care whether other people cheat in exams so long as I don’t cheat myself.”

C3: “I’m strongly against cheating in exams and will report any such case.”

C4: “As long as there are exams, there will be people who cheat. Nothing can be done about it.”

Last questions:

Do you think exams are necessary? (Why or why not?)

Do you think exams are the only way to evaluate a student’s academic performance? (Why or why not?)

Do you have any suggestions for reforming the present examination system at college? (Say something about them.)

Do you think exams will be done away with someday? (Please give your reasons.)

What are the positive and negative aspects of exams at college?

During the discussion, why do you say that …?