外贸英语口语试题.doc

外贸英语口语试题I. Compose a dialogue of about 5 minutes on either of the following situations with your partner. You ave 10 minutes to prepare. (40%)1. Mr. White, an American businessman, makes an inquiry for plaited straw articles. We make him an offer for straw baskets and trays which enjoy popularity in the US. He counter-offers at a low price. We stick to our quotations, refuse him a commission and in the end conclude the transaction.2. Mr. Peter Thatcher from England has bought from us 250 sets of washing machines and he intends to open the covering L/C in Renminbi. But before doing so, hed like to know in detail how to make payment in Renminbi. Then he wants us to make prompt delivery. We refuse with good reason.3. A French businessman wants to buy 45 metric tons of walnuts from the China National Native Produce and Animal By-Products Import & Export Corporation. Having settled the price, he requests that the goods arrive at Paris before the middle of November, so that he can sell the goods to his wholesalers before the Christmas season, otherwise he will most likely lose out.The director of the Native Produce Corp. agrees to ship the walnuts during the latter part of September but makes no guarantee that the goods will reach Paris before the middle of November as demanded by the buyer. Our reason is that the date when the goods arrive at Paris depends on the shipping company.注意事项一 将你的准考证号，学生证号，姓名及分校名称填写在答题纸的规定栏内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。均不得带出考场。监考人员收完考卷答题纸后才能离开考场。二 仔细读懂题目的说明，并按题目要求的答题示例答题。答案一定要写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。用蓝，黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。I. Compose a dialogue of about 5 minutes on either of the following situations with your partner. You ave 10 minutes to prepare. (40%)1. Mr. White, an American businessman, makes an inquiry for plaited straw articles. We make him an offer for straw baskets and trays which enjoy popularity in the US. He counter-offers at a low price. We stick to our quotations, refuse him a commission and in the end conclude the transaction.2. Mr. Peter Thatcher from England has bought from us 250 sets of washing machines and he intends to open the covering L/C in Renminbi. But before doing so, hed like to know in detail how to make payment in Renminbi. Then he wants us to make prompt delivery. We refuse with good reason.3. A French businessman wants to buy 45 metric tons of walnuts from the China National Native Produce and Animal By-Products Import & Export Corporation. Having settled the price, he requests that the goods arrive at Paris before the middle of November, so that he can sell the goods to his wholesalers before the Christmas season, otherwise he will most likely lose out.The director of the Native Produce Corp. agrees to ship the walnuts during the latter part of September but makes no guarantee that the goods will reach Paris before the middle of November as demanded by the buyer. Our reason is that the date when the goods arrive at Paris depends on the shipping company.Tops for discussion1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Grades (marks) encourage students to learn.”2. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people?3. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be? Why?4. Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor?5. Some people would only do what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer?6. Is the ability to read and write more important to day than in the past?7. If you could ask a famous person ONE question, what would you ask? Why?8. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose?9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of the group.”10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Advertising can tell you a lot about a country.”11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics.”12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Playing a game is fun only when you win”13. Some people would prefer to get up early in the morning and start the days work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer?14. Some people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums?15. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with?16. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer?17. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Which view do you agree with?18. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop?19. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it?20. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly.”21. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular.22. What do you want most in a friend-someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable, or else?23. If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose?24. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Face-to-face communication is better than other types or communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls.”25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “A person should never make an important decision alone.”26. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.”27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Television has destroyed communication between family and friends.”28. If you could change one important thing about HUST, What would you change?29. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from?30. Some people are always in a hurry to go to places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer?31. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.”32. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, a sport event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.”33. A person you know is moving to this city. What do you think this person like and dislike about living in this city?34. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money fro some time in the future?35. What do you think is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today?36. Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer?37. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercises; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?38. Which custom from your country would you like people from another country to adopt?39. Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why?40. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school.41. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal.”42. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. “People behave differently when they wear different clothes.”43. If you could go back to some place and time in the past, when and where would you go? Why?44. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things, others learn by reading about things; still others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of those methods of learning is best for you?45. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer?46. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Modern technology is creating a single world culture.”47. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong.”48. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinion. Many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions?49. Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better?1. Whats your opinion of “the cycle of life”? 2. What kind of volunteer work would you like to do if you have the chance?3. Why cant we get rid of music?4. What can music teach us about other peoples cultures?5. What can you learn from your hero?6. If you were paid money enough to live comfortably, would you still prefer to work?7. Do you want to be a private detective?8. Are you interested in detective stories?9. How to keep safe on your campus?10. Whats the correct attitude towards competition?11. Whats your opinion on advanced technology?12. What do you think is the major flaw in our education system?13. If you were one of the survivors in the Sichuan earthquake, what would you feel about it?14. What can we do to welcome the 2008 Olympic Games?15. Whats your future plan or dream? Movie Talk about at least two movies that you like best with your partner. Talk about a film star that you like best and exchange your ideas. choose the best film star that you all like and make a speech to show to the class Dating and appointment Express describe a girl or boy who left a deep impression on you or your dream-lover and why. . Exchange your opinions about university students dating in campus Finding jobs Interview 1. School ( being a teacher) 2. government ( being a civil servant) 3. company (being a white-collar) 4. corporation (being a worker) Choose two of them and exchange your roles Prepare the questions and answers together what kind of job would you prefer after graduation? Why? Do you think that there exists sexual discrimination when finding a job? If it exists , what is your opinion, agree or disagree? Holidays 1. Among All the holidays, choose two that you like best, and tell the reason. 2. Talk about the methods that people usually use to express their feelings or wishes to their friends during the holidays. New Years Day usually has different meanings for different people, what does new year mean for you? Talk about your plan next year Traveling 1. If you had ten days holiday, which places in China would you choose to travel? And why? 2. If you were the guide in your hometown, how would you introduce your hometown to the visitors? Join in a group of three or four Each of you will talk about a place you know well or you like best in Taian and why? Make sure you all talk about different places. Leisure talk Talk about what you think as the misbehaviors on campus and the disciplinary measures that can be takenw What would be your choice and what is your reasonable reason?w ?Go with the floww ?go against the floww ?individualism w ?Romanist or realistw Sports, interests and boredomw Discuss with your partners on the following question: w w What is your favorite sport? Explain.w Which sport do you find boring? Explain why. w On the way to my island your ship sank. You now have to leave the ship and get into a small boat. The boat is not big enough for you, your friends and supplies. You will have to restrict the number of supplies you are going to take with you into your boat. From the list of items below you will only be able to take along 8 items. Discuss with your partner which you are going to take, and give the reasons.w 1.a pack of canned foodw 2. 50 meters nylon ropew 3. a knifew 4. a torch火把w 5. a tent帐篷w 6. blanketsw 7. candlesw 8. matchesw 9. a cell phone w 10. 6 bottles of wat