英语口语考试话题集锦2008年12月04日 星期四 08:31
Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the Net
Questions: (Warm-up questions)
It is easy for you to access the Internet? ([If yes] How often? [If not] Why not?)
People often say we are now living in a small world. What’s your opinion?
What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? (Please give your reasons.) Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it’s a good thing? (Why or why not?) More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about that
How do you usually communicate with your family and friends?Discussion:
Whether student access to certain Internet sites should be controlled.
Please talk about surfing the Net with respect to the advantages and disadvantages listed on your card:
C1: useful information / harmful information
C2: communication via the Internet / junk email, computer viruses, etc.
C3: e-learning / overindulging in computer games
C4: e-shopping / computer crime
Last questions:
What’s your advice to classmates and friends who spend too much time surfing the Net?
It’s said that students who major in information technology are likely to get a good job. What’s your opinion?
Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning? (Why or why not?)
What websites do you often visit? (Why?)
What do you think is the future of e-business?
----------------------------------------------------------------Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with Stress
Questions: (Warm-up questions)
What do you think of campus life?
How’s the food in your school dining hall?
How often do you have tests? What if you don’t do well on the tests?
How do you usually spend your weekends?
What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?
Discussion:
How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at school
Please talk about the kind of pressure college students may experience as specified on your card: C1: Academic pressure. C2: Financial pressure.
C3: Job-hunting pressure. C4: Emotional pressure.
Last questions:
Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?
Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?)
Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?)
Do you thing school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.)
Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?) Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life After Retirement
Questions: (Warm-up questions)
Can you say something about your grandparents?
What do you think elderly people need most? (Please give your reasons.)
Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?
What kind of jobs do you think are available for elderly people? Why?
What can elderly people do to stay healthy?
What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?
Discussion:
Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China.
Please describe people’s life after retirement as shown in your pictures and comment on them. C1: Traveling C2: Learning something new.
C3: Taking care of grandchildren. C4: Having a good time.
Last questions:
Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?
Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly? (Please explain.) Do you think jogging is good exercise for elderly people? (Please explain.)
What can people do for their community after they retire?
Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren? (Why or why not?)
Topic area: Modern Cities Topic: Improvement of Housing
Part I. Warm-up questions
1. How do you like city life? Which aspect of city life do you find most enjoyable?
2. What are the advantages of living in the city?
3. What are the disadvantages of living in the city?
4. What do you think of people’s living conditions in your hometown?
5. What are the major industries in your hometown?
6. Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
7. What do you think is special about your hometown?
Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion: What impact these changes have on people’s life?
Pictures of improvement and changes in housing. Talk about the improvement of housing with regard to …….as shown in the pictures on your card.
(Before China carried out reforms and started opening up.)
(After China carried out reforms and started opening up.)
Card 1 : living space 高低床，餐桌，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子vs 宽敞客厅，复式楼
Card 2: furniture and facilities 高低床，简陋餐桌，煤炉，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子v s沙发，冰箱，电视，HI FI, 柜式空调
Card 3: the surroundings and public services 满街挂满晾晒衣服，早餐摊点，垃圾堆，拥挤的弄堂，公厕，当街洗衣VS 干净整洁的生活小区，健身区，喷泉，停车库
Card 4: the variety of architecture 平房，职工大院，街道狭窄，低于6层的楼房VS 高楼，别墅，喷泉，宽敞的生活小区
Part III. Last questions:
1. Are you satisfied with the living conditions in your dormitory? Why or why not?
2. Why shouldn’t students be encouraged t live off campus?
3. Do you think public transportation in this city is convenient? (please give your reasons)
4. Do you think technology make our life easier and more enjoyable? Why do you think so?
5.Can you say something about the changes in home ownership over the years
Topic area: University Life
Topic: Planning for the Summer vacation
Part I. Warm-up questions
1. Do you find your life on campus enjoyable? (please explain)
2. How do you spend the last winter vacation?
3. How do you usually spend your weekends?
4. What optional courses do you take? (why do you choose them?)
5. Did it take you long to get adapted to campus life? (please explain)
Part II. Discussion and cards
Discussion: in what way summer vacations benefit students?
Cards: Suppose you are going to spend your summer vacation …. Say something about your plans.
Card 1 : traveling
Card 2: taking a summer job
Card 3: taking summer courses
Card 4: working as a volunteer
Part III. Last questions:
1. Is it advisable for students to travel to remote areas during the summer vacation? (why or why not?)
2. What are the possible risks involved in traveling?
3. Have you ever thought of doing something for your family during the summer vacation? (please elaborate)
4. Do you think most students make good use of their summer vacation?(why do you think so?)
5. What precautions should college students take while traveling during the summer vacation?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that ….?