英語口語常問話題（一）

第一個經常問的話題是考研原因。通常我們可以從以下三個方面來回答。

（1）興趣，即強調對所報考的專業懷有極大的興趣(have significantinterest in…)。如果本科就讀的專業與報考的專業一致，則可以說明想繼續深造(further education)的願望。如果不一致，則要說明報考專業對你的吸引力(…appeals to/attracts me a lot)；

（2）優勢，即強調研究生相對於本科生在知識、學術方面的優勢，如：知識面更廣(wider knowledge)，學術更專業(more professional)，眼界更廣闊等(broaden one’s horizon)；

（3）益處，即強調考研對你的未來的積極影響(have a positive effecton…)，可以從求職、職業規劃、人生經歷等方面入手進行說明。可參考的詞彙、短語如下：be helpful, contribute to, be beneficial to, be conductive to, be a definite advantage, become a strong point when it comes to…等等;

考官有時會詢問考生對未來的一些規劃，其目的在於試探考生是否對時間、學習、人生有一定計劃性和掌控能力。

（1）學習規劃。關於這一話題，考官通常會以一種較婉轉的方式提問，如：What do you expect to achieve during your study if you are enrolled into this university? 回答這一類的問題時，不僅僅要回答想學到什麼樣的知識、成為什麼樣的人，最好能夠簡述你會/計劃怎樣學習(即

學習方法)。無論是傾向於學術理論性的還是側重於實驗研究性的，都要把握一個原則：理論聯絡實際，同時主次分明。

（2）職業生涯規劃。職業生涯規劃其實就是明確自己未來的職業方向（直接工作：學以致用，實踐與理論相結合；如果有需要，讀博或者出國深造，進一步提升專業水平和科研知識），雖然考官不常對此提問(基本上也是提問考生對所報考專業的就業前景持何種態度)，但是這個話題實際上涉及了一個人對自己的性格、天賦、興趣、能力以及社會現狀進行綜合分析的能力，同時也可以看出他對自己未來人生的一種期望、信念和熱情，因此考生也可稍做準備，甚至可以將其放在自我介紹中(不建議口語不太理想的考生這樣做)。需要注意的是，職業生涯規劃一定要根據自己的實際情況加以定奪，尤其要注意與所報考專業的契合度。

自我介紹。要求簡潔、有新意，能夠讓考官記住你。最重要的是，發音要準，不要太快，以別人聽懂為目的。但注意一定要聽考官的指示語，聽到考官說：Can you introduce yourself briefly/ say something aboutyourself 後再開始。其實現在許多口語考試為了避免考生背誦準備好的自我介紹，都去除了這個部分，而是由一些簡單問題來代替，如：

Where are you from? Could you say something about your hometown?

Could you say something about your family?

What do you usually do in your leisure time?

What’s your favorite TV program?

Who is the most important person in your family?

Know what you can realistically accomplish. You can find out by talking to others about what they accomplished in their first five years with a particular company after graduation. “I hope to do my best I can be at my job and because many in this line of work are promoted to be the area managers, I am planning on that also.”

這是很多面試考官喜歡問的一個問題。這是你“展示自己”的最佳機會，不要吹噓自己或過於自負，但要讓考官知道你相信自己，你知道自己的優點。如可答：“我認為我最大的優點是能夠執著地盡力把事情辦好。當做完一個專案而其成果又正合我的預想時，我會有一種真正的成就感。我給自己定了一些高目標。比如說，我要成為出色的畢業生。儘管在大學一年級時我啟動慢了些，但最終我以優秀論文完成了學業。

你不應該說你沒有任何弱點，以此來回避這個問題；每個人都有弱點。最佳策略是承認你的弱點，但同時表明你正在努力改進，並有克服弱點的計劃。

中域教育 考研學歷提升

What do you think of the bicycle sharing?

Well, first, I think the bicycle sharing is a much cheaper way for traveling in the cities. And it is more eco-friendly. It can help reduce the car exhaust emission and is really beneficial to the environment. Another benefit is that the bicycle riders can be less affected by the heavy traffic jam. It reduces traffic congestion and traffic accidents. And it is good for our health. Riding is a form of regular exercise. Despite those benefits, some people are still not in favor of riding a bike, because it is much slower and not suitable for a longer trip. Many people think driving is rather more convenient and comfortable. They can go anywhere they want, although they have to pay high fuel costs and parking fees.

你覺得共享單車怎麼樣？

嗯，首先，我認為在城市裡共享腳踏車是一種便宜得多的旅行方式。而且更環保。它有助於減少汽車尾氣排放，對環境確實有益。另一個好處是騎腳踏車的人受嚴重交通堵塞的影響較小。它減少了交通擁擠和交通事故。對我們的健康也有好處。騎馬是一種有規律的運動。儘管有這些好處，一些人仍然不贊成騎腳踏車，因為它慢得多，不適合長途旅行。很多人認為開車比較方便和舒適。他們可以去任何他們想去的地方，儘管他們必須支付高昂的燃料費和停車費。

What do you think of the soaring housing price?

Now, in some cities of China, such as Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, the housing price is really high. In some central and busy areas, it is above 70,000 Yuan per square meter or even more. Common citizens cannot afford such a huge amount of money. The reasons for the high price vary. For example, increasing population and accelerating urbanization make land supply insufficient. In many areas, the speed of housing construction cannot catch up with the growing demand for flats and apartments. Furthermore, immoral real estate companies take advantage of the situation and do everything possible to make the price higher, aiming to get more profits. I think effective measures should be taken to control the soaring price. The government should build more economic and affordable houses for the low income families.

你怎麼看飛漲的房價？

現在，在中國的一些城市，如廣州、上海和北京，房價確實很高。在一些中心城區和繁華地段，每平方米7萬元以上甚至更高。普通市民買不起這麼多錢。價格高的原因各不相同。例如，人口的增加和城市化程序的加快使得土地供應不足。在許多地區，住房建設的速度趕不上對公寓和公寓日益增長的需求。再者，不道德的房地產公司乘勢而上，千方百計抬高房價，以獲取更多的利潤。我認為應該採取有效措施控制物價飛漲。政府應該為低收入家庭建造更多的經濟適用房。

Do you think team work is important?

Yes, I think team work is extremely important. Our society is no longer a self-sufficient one, but one in which all the people depend on each other for existence. It doesn’t mean everybody does the same thing or every body is able to do each other’s job. Instead, it’s more a means to a synergistic way of working, where the sum is greater than the parts. Working in a group, each member is assigned to a task, which matches their strength, expertise and talent. They also benefit from various suggestions and experiences. Properly managed, teamwork maximizes strengths, bringing out the best. To meet the needs of both personal improvement and the sophisticated society, we should learn to cooperate with each other. Only in this way can we achieve successes.

你認為團隊合作重要嗎？

是的，我認為團隊合作非常重要。我們的社會不再是自給自足的社會，而是一個所有人都相互依賴生存的社會。這並不意味著每個人都做同樣的事情，也不意味著每個人都能完成彼此的工作。相反，它更多的是一種協同工作的方式，其總和大於部分。在一個小組中，每個成員都被分配到一項與其實力、專長和才能相匹配的任務。他們還受益於各種建議和經驗。管理得當，團隊合作最大限度地發揮優勢，發揮出最佳水平。為了滿足個人的進步和複雜社會的需要，我們應該學會相互合作。只有這樣，我們才能取得成功。

What are the major social changes in China?

Well, I guess there are a lot of changes and shifts in China. First, the main change is people’s attitudes and values towards well-being. For example, with the economic development, citizens are seeking a much higher quality of life, education and health care. They are becoming aware of the importance to live well and be well-educated. Second, the technology is developing rapidly. High-tech vehicles bring more convenience and comfortability. More entertainment activities are provided. People can spend a greater leisure time. Third, I think China has become a much more competitive society, where people live a fast-paced lifestyle. That’s beneficial to the society, but a threat to people’s health.

中國的主要社會變化是什麼？

嗯，我想中國有很多變化和轉變。首先，主要的變化是人們對幸福的態度和價值觀。例如，隨著經濟的發展，公民正在尋求更高質量的生活、教育和保健。他們開始意識到好好生活和接受良好教育的重要性。二是技術發展迅速。高科技汽車帶來了更多的便利性和舒適性。提供更多娛樂活動。人們可以花更多的閒暇時間。第三，我認為中國已經成為一個競爭更加激烈的社會，人們過著快節奏的生活方式。這對社會有益，但對人們的健康構成威脅。

What do you think of following fashion?

I think fashion is a means of self-expression. It reflects one’s personality or likes. Everyone has his own right to pursue his beauty. Moreover, with all kinds of images and colors, clothing can give buyers a desired look, boost their moods and increase their self-confidence. However, fashion changes quickly. If we follow fashion blindly, it’s a waste of time and money. We should measure our economic capacity before running after fashion. And also, it makes us concentrate too much on what others think, since some people tend to associate fashion with status, social class and wealth.

你覺得追隨時尚怎麼樣？

我認為時尚是一種自我表達的方式。它反映了一個人的個性或喜好。每個人都有追求自己美麗的權利。而且，透過各種各樣的形象和顏色，服裝可以給購買者一個想要的外觀，提升他們的情緒，增加他們的自信。然而，時尚變化很快。如果我們盲目跟風，那是浪費時間和金錢。在追求時尚之前，我們應該先衡量一下我們的經濟能力。同時，它也讓我們過於專注於別人的想法，因為有些人傾向於將時尚與地位、社會階層和財富聯絡起來。

What do you think of happiness?

Happiness is the most precious thing in the world. It can be obtained in many ways. Some people think money can buy happiness, but when they are busy earning money crazily, they gradually forget what happiness is. Theydon’t understand what the true feeling of happiness is. There is an old saying going like this, “Happy is he who is content.” Therefore, I think being in a good mood anytime and anywhere is the first thing for those who want to be happy. Furthermore, love makes great difference to happiness. I’m sure if you love and help others, you’ll get it. Take Lei Feng as an example. He served people whole-heartedly. He regarded serving people as the happiest thing.

你覺得幸福怎麼樣？

幸福是世界上最珍貴的東西。它可以透過多種方式獲得。有些人認為金錢可以買到幸福，但當他們瘋狂地忙於掙錢時，卻漸漸忘記了什麼是幸福。他們不明白幸福的真諦是什麼。有句老話是這樣說的，“知足者快樂”，因此，我認為隨時隨地心情好是想快樂的人首先要做的事情。此外，愛對幸福有很大的影響。我相信如果你愛和幫助別人，你會得到的。以雷鋒為例。他全心全意地為人民服務。他認為為人民服務是最幸福的事。

How to get rid of stress?

I think life today is filled with various stresses. There are many measures to get rid of stress. First, we should have enough leisure time to relax ourselves. For example, we can take our spare time to watch a movie, do some shopping, go hiking and so on. Try to live a slow-paced lifestyle. Second, the environmental factors, career concerns, social relationships and family problems all have an effect on us, so we should balance our work with family, take part in more recreational activities, do exercise regularly, and nurture a good state of mind. Try to get rid of worries and be more positive and optimistic. Finally, if we have difficulties, we should turn to others for help, and solve the conflicts with others.

如何擺脫壓力？

我認為今天的生活充滿了各種壓力。有很多方法可以消除壓力。首先，我們應該有足夠的閒暇時間來放鬆自己。例如，我們可以利用業餘時間看電影、購物、遠足等等。試著過慢節奏的生活。第二，環境因素、職業問題、社會關係和家庭問題都對我們有影響，所以我們應該兼顧工作和家庭，多參加娛樂活動，經常鍛鍊，培養良好的心態。努力擺脫煩惱，更加積極樂觀。最後，如果我們有困難，我們應該求助於他人，解決與他人的衝突。

What are the advantages and disadvantages of international tourism?

International tourism has been booming in recent years. I think it promotes the cultural communication among countries. Tourists can learn about the local culture and spread their own culture to local citizens. International tourism is beneficial to the economy and can increase the government’s revenue. Part of the money can be used to protect the culture heritage as well. However, international tourism can also cause ecological damage, such as trash on the streets and in the parks, doodling on the wall sand ancient buildings. Moreover, tourism may cause conflicts and tension between tourists and the local people in some situations when tourists are not familiar with the local customs and habits.

國際旅遊業的優缺點是什麼？

近年來，國際旅遊業蓬勃發展。我認為它促進了國家間的文化交流。遊客可以瞭解當地文化，並將自己的文化傳播給當地市民。國際旅遊業對經濟有利，可以增加政府的收入。一部分錢也可以用來保護文化遺產。然而，國際旅遊業也會造成生態破壞，如街頭和公園垃圾、牆上塗鴉和古建築。此外，在旅遊者不熟悉當地風俗習慣的情況下，旅遊可能會引起旅遊者與當地人之間的衝突和緊張。

Older people are increasing in China. Do you think it is a positive or negative change to our society?

Well, I think the increasing of elderly people is a negative change to our society. First, it makes a shift in the age structure of the workforce, causing a labor shortage. Second, with the low birth rate, the number of young people falls, so many companies have to retain their highly experienced older workers. Many older people will even work beyond retirement age. Third, aging population results in an increasing health care cost, because the government needs to invest more money on the retired group. Last but not least, older people also impose a burden on their family. Many old people lose their ability to function independently, so they need their children to take care of them.

中國的老年人正在增加。你認為這對我們的社會是積極的還是消極的改變？

嗯，我認為老年人的增加對我們的社會是一個負面的變化。首先，它改變了勞動力的年齡結構，導致勞動力短缺。其次，由於出生率低，年輕人的數量下降，所以許多公司不得不留住經驗豐富的老員工。許多老年人甚至會超過退休年齡。第三，人口老齡化導致醫療費用增加，因為政府需要在退休群體上投入更多的資金。最後但並非最不重要的是，老年人也給他們的家庭帶來負擔。許多老人失去了獨立工作的能力，所以他們需要他們的孩子來照顧他們。

What do you think of youngsters being a volunteer?

Young people working as volunteers for non-profit organizations and communities are common now. Being a volunteer has a lot of benefits for young stars. They could gain experience, especially first-hand experience. They can also learn and exercise their skills. That’s quite useful for their performance in the future workplace. Working with others and interacting with people from all social backgrounds can enhance their abilities of problem-solving and communication, preparing them for the future. Besides, to strengthen their sense of responsibility is another benefit. Youngsters are directed to look after the good of others and help others without asking for payment or reward. In the long term, more volunteers can help establish a more friendly society.

你認為年輕人做志願者怎麼樣？

為非營利組織和社群做志願者的年輕人現在很普遍。做志願者對年輕明星有很多好處。他們可以獲得經驗，特別是第一手經驗。他們也可以學習和鍛鍊他們的技能。這對他們在未來工作中的表現非常有用。與他人合作，與來自不同社會背景的人互動，可以增強他們解決問題和溝通的能力，為他們的未來做好準備。此外，增強他們的責任感也是一個好處。青少年被引導去照顧他人的利益，幫助他人而不要求報酬或獎勵。從長遠來看，更多的志願者可以幫助建立一個更加友好的社會。

What do you think of the distance-learning programs?

I think distance-learning program is a new and effective educational pattern. First, it increases one’s opportunity of being educated, especially those with limited mobility, such as the elderly, the disabled and the injured, and also those with an irregular work schedule. For example, some individuals who do really have jobs or take care of babies find that they can do their own things and study at the same time. Second, through distance learning, students can communicate and interact with other students all over he country or even the world. As a result, information and knowledge can be shared. Third, distance-learning allows you to learn at your own pace. Ina classroom, when everyone is taught together, it is often difficult to keep all students on the same page. This is where distance learning has an advantage over regular courses. Since you are given all course work beforehand, you can study as much or as little as you want every day, as long as you complete your study materials in time.

你認為遠端教育計劃怎麼樣？

我認為遠端教育是一種新的有效的教育模式。首先，它增加了一個人受教育的機會，特別是那些行動不便的人，如老人、殘疾人和傷者，以及那些工作時間不規律的人。例如，一些確實有工作或照顧嬰兒的人發現他們可以同時做自己的事情和學習。第二，透過遠端教育，學生可以與全國甚至世界各地的其他學生進行交流和互動。因此，資訊和知識可以共享。第三，遠端學習可以讓你以自己的速度學習。在課堂上，當每個人都在一起上課時，往往很難讓所有的學生都在同一頁上。這就是遠端學習比常規課程有優勢的地方。既然你事先有了所有的課程作業，你可以每天想學多少就學多少，只要你按時完成學習材料。

Do you think the government should spend money on education and health care, but not on arts?

Yes, I agree with it. Education and health care are the primary facilities. They are of the highest priority and related to the general interest. Education can break the cycle of poverty. With no support, a poor student may remain poor throughout his/her lifespan, even across generations. Moreover, education can improve the productivity, which has a far-reaching effect. Health care is important to the economic and social well-being of a country, especially in an underdeveloped country. It can inspire the loyalty of citizens. They can get medical service, when they are unemployed, sick, injured and retired. Education and health care are the basic needs of every society, which relate to the stability and development of a country. Of course, art is the need for entertainment. It’s spiritual. We cannot ignore it.

你認為政府應該把錢花在教育和醫療上，而不是藝術上嗎？

是的，我同意。教育和保健是主要設施。它們是最高優先事項，與普遍利益有關。教育可以打破貧窮的迴圈。如果得不到支援，貧困學生在其一生中，甚至在幾代人之間，都可能繼續貧困。此外，教育可以提高生產力，具有深遠的影響。衛生保健對一個國家的經濟和社會福祉非常重要，特別是在一個不發達國家。它可以激發公民的忠誠。他們可以得到醫療服務，當他們失業，生病，受傷和退休。教育和衛生保健是每個社會的基本需求，關係到一個國家的穩定和發展。當然，藝術是娛樂的需要。這是精神上的。我們不能忽視它。

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