2001.05.12 AM试卷代号：A                      Topic:

D1:

Topic area: Traffic and Transportation

Topic: Traffic Accidents

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Are you satisfied with the traffic conditions in your city? (why/ why not?)

2. Some people think it's safer to travel by train than by plane. What do you think?

3. Do you think it's safe to ride motorcycles? (why/why not?)

4. What traffic problems are common in big cities?

5. What means of transportation do you often use? (why?)

6. What do you think of the public transportation in your city?

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion:

Pictures:

Picture 1: terrible weather 1雾天，汽车追尾2. 大雨，汽车打滑

Picture 2: Narrow streets，1. 道路狭窄，秩序混乱2.道路狭窄，险象环生

Picture 3: violation of traffic rules 1. 违章带人2. 酒后驾车

Picture 4: poor conditions of vehicles 1.刹车失灵2. 汽车抛锚

Part III. Last Question

1. Do you think traffic accidents can be avoided? (why, why not?)

2. Do you think drivers should always be held responsible for traffic accidents? (why /why not?)

3. What can we do as citizens to help reduce traffic accidents?

4. What do you think of bicycles as a means of transportation in big cities?

5. What measures has the government taken to reduce accidents in cities?

2001.05.12 PM试卷代号： B                            Topic:

D2:

Topic area: Higher Education in China

Topic: Differences between studying at home and abroad

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Which course do you think has benefited you most at university?

2. Would you like to go to work or continue you’re your studies after graduation? (please give your reasons)

3. Have you ever thought of studying abroad? (give your reasons)

4. Do you think a university education is essential to finding a good job? Why?

5. Is it important to develop higher education? Why?

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: of you agree on the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad

Card 1: Compare the differences between studying at home and abroad with regard to the following aspect: enrollment requirements/tuition fees

Card 2: Compare the differences between studying at home and abroad with regard to the following aspect: the language barrier/ teaching facilities, etc

Card 3: Compare the differences between studying at home and abroad with regard to the following aspect: future job opportunities/ career development, etc.

Card 4: Compare the differences between studying at home and abroad with regard to the following aspect: campus life/making friends

Part III. Last Question

1. During the discussion why did you say that …?

2. Do you think it's good for young children to study abroad? Why?

3. Do you think it's essential to study abroad in order to get a good job? (why/ why not?)

4. Now some universities are inviting foreign teachers to teach. Do you think it's a good idea? Why?

5. Why do you think more and more graduates from universities abroad are coming back to China?

2001.05.13 AM        试卷代号：C               Topic:

D3:

Topic area: Environmental Protection

Topic: Pollution in Cities

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?

2. Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it done? If not, why not?)

3. Why is environmental protection important?

4. Is environmental pollution a local or global problem?  (please explain)

5. Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development? (please explain)

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: Which kind of pollution is most harmful to our health?

每张图片上面都有四幅画，每个考生只讲彩色的那一幅！！！

Card 1: Water Pollution

Card 2: Air Pollution

Card 3: Noise Pollution

Card 4: "White" Pollution

Part III. Last Question

1. What can we do as individuals to protect the environment?

2. what can we to do make people more environmentally conscious?

3. Where do you find more pollution, in the cities or in the countryside?

4. What can the city government do to protect environmental protection?

5. Do you think the environment today is cleaner than before?

6. What do you think should be done to protect the environment?

2001.05.13 PM   试卷代号：D                  Topic:

D4:

Topic area: The Relationship between Young and Elderly People

Topic: Generation Gap

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Is there such a thing as the generation gap? (Please elaborate)

2. Do young people usually see things the same way as the elderly? Give an example.

3. Would you like to live together with your parents after you graduate? (why/why not?)

4. Do young people like to chat with elderly people? (why/why not?)

5. Who do you prefer, young teachers or elderly professors? Why?

6. Do you think elderly people are always conservative? Please explain.

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: aspects the old and young differ most

Card 1: Different views between young and elderly people on Consumption.

Card 2: Different views between young and elderly people on Leisure Activities

Card 3: Different views between young and elderly people on the Family.

Card 4: Different views between young and elderly people on the Choices of Jobs.

Part III. Last Question

1. Do you think it's necessary to narrow the generation gap? (why/why not?)

2. Do you think young people always look at things in the same way? (Give some examples?)

3. Is there anything young people can learn from the elderly? (why/why not?)

4. Is there anything the elderly can learn from the young? (why/why not?)

5. If you sometimes differ with your parents on certain things, how would you deal with the situation?

2001.11.17 AM

D1:

Topic area: Contemporary Ways of Life

Topic: Stay Healthy

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Do you think daily exercises are important to your health? (why/why not?)

2.. What do you usually do to keep fit?

3. Do you think going on a diet is good for one's health? (why or why not?)

4. Do you think fast food is good for one's health? (why or why not?)

5. Do you feel any pressure in your studies? What do you think is the cause of this pressure?

6. What can people do to relieve the pressure of modern life?

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: come to an agreement on which aspect is most important for university students to stay healthy.

Card 1: Please comment on the importance of good living habits    

smoking                                        watching TV + Snacks

early to bed and early rising             late electronic games

Card 2

Topic Area: Contemporary Ways of Life         

Topic: Stay Healthy

Please comment on the importance of good living habits   

a healthy diet                     a big dinner

Macdonald's                       fruit and vegetables an apple a day

Card 3

Topic Area: Contemporary Ways of Life         

Topic: Stay Healthy

Please comment on the importance of good living habits   

jogging             Taijiquan     aerobics                 swimming

Card 4  

Topic Area: Contemporary Ways of Life         

Topic: Stay Healthy

Please comment on the importance of good living habits   

a healthy environment    beautiful town         crowded city                                

spacious office              noisy office      

Part III. Last Question

1. What do you think university authorities can do to improve the health of students?

2. Do you think that too much pressure is harmful to one's health? (Why or why not?)

3.Do you think nowadays people are more concerned about their health? (Why or why not?)

4. Do you think good interpersonal relationships are important to one's health? (Why or why not?)

5. Why do you think of the health conditions of our people today?

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

2001.11.17 PM

D2:

Topic area: College education

Topic: Enrollment of Graduate Students

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Do you think it's important to have a college education? (Why or why not?)

2. Do you think it's possible for every middle-school graduate to have a college education? (if not why?)

3. Is it reasonable for college students to pay for their tuition? (Why or why not?)

4. Why do you think university and colleges are increasing their enrollment of students now?

5. Do you think night schools are a good form of higher education? (Why or why not?)

6. Have you ever thought about continuing your education after you graduate? (Why or why not?)

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: whether Graduate Education is essential for a successful career.

Candidate 1 （2001-11-17p.m.)        

Topic Area: College Education          

Topic: Enrollment of Graduate Students

An increase in the number of students applying for graduate studies

年份                            报名                 招生     

1980                                 975                  900

1985                                 2 400                     1 500

1999                                 10 000             2 500

2000                                 29 000             3 000

Give some possible reasons for the increase.

Candidate 2

Topic Area: College Education          

Topic: Enrollment of Graduate Students

An increase in the percentage of applicants with working experience

An increase in the percentage of applicants with two-year or more working experience

Percentage: 0--90

1980: 35%

1985:    39%

1999: 42%

2000: 53%

Give some possible reasons for the increase.

Candidate 3

Topic Area: College Education          

Topic: Enrollment of Graduate Students

An increase in the percentage of female graduate students

Percentage: 0--80

1980: 10%

1985:    25%

1999: 41%

2000: 51%

Give some possible reasons for the increase.

Candidate 4

Topic Area: College Education          

Topic: Enrollment of Graduate Students

Lowering of average age of applicants

年龄：0―40岁

1980: 29.4

1985:    27.5

1999: 25.3

2000: 23.7

Give some reasons for the lowering of average age

Part III. Last Question

1. Have you ever thought of studying for a PH.D in the future? (Why or why not?)

2. Some people leave a well-paid job to get a graduate education. Do you think it's worthwhile?

3. Bill Gates didn't even finish university. Do you think it's necessary to get a university degree?

4. Are there other ways of continuing one's education besides going to graduate school? (please say sth. about them)

5. Would you change your major if you were to study for a master's degree? (Why or why not?)

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

2001.11.18 AM

D3:

Topic area: The Ideal Family

Topic: Big or Small Families

Part I. warm-up questions

1. What kind of family do you come from, a big family or a small one? What do you think of it?

2. What is the usual size of the traditional Chinese family? What do you think of it?

3. What do you think of those people who prefer not to have children?

4. Do you think women should stay at home to take care of their children?

5. Now most families in China have only one child. Do you think this will cause any problems? (Why or why not?)

6. Some young people choose to remain single rather than get married. What 's your opinion?

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: The Ideal Size of a Family

Card 1: housework

Card 2: bringing up a child/children

Card 3:living conditions

Card 4: family atmosphere

Part III. Last Question

1. Do you think young people would like to live with their parents after they graduate from college? (Why or why not?)

2. Do you think young people would like to live with their parents after they get married? (Why or why not?)

3. Do you think young people should take care of their parents (Why or why not?)

4. Who in your family has had the greatest influence on you? (please give an example)

5. Do you think young people like to have children as soon as they get married? (Why or why not?)

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

2001.11.18 PM

D4:

Topic area: Festivals

Topic: Festivals Eastern and Western

Part I. warm-up questions

1. Do people in your hometown celebrate any other festivals apart from the Spring Festival? (can you name one or two?)

2. What Western festivals are there? (can you say sth about them?)

3. Is Christmas an important festival in China? (Why or why not?)

4. How do you usually celebrate National Day?

5. It seems that some young Chinese enjoy celebrating Western festivals. What do you think about it?

6. Which is your favorite festival? Why?

Part II. Discussion & Cards/pictures

Discussion: Which festivals are most popular with young people in China?

Card 1: Spring Festival福and Christmas

Card 2: Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year's Day

Card 3: Dragon Boat Festival and April Fool's Day （兑奖处April 1st Lottery 1234567 Congratulations! You've won $ 1,000,000 in the Lottery

Card 4: National Tree Planting Day and Valentine's Day

Part III. Last Question

1. Will you feel offended (angry) or amused if your friend plays a trick on you on April Fool's Day? (Why or why not?)

2. Can you say sth about the most unforgettable festival you have ever celebrated?

3. Why do you think shopkeepers like festivals?

4. Which festival do you think children like most? (Why do you think so?)

5. Do you think the celebration of Western festivals should be encouraged in China? (Why or why not?)

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