南昌工程学院口语试题答案.doc

1.friend1.Do you have many friends? How important are they to you?(1)Yes,I have.I have Lots Of friends,some of them were my classmates in the school and some were only my schoolmates. Nowadays,some of them are around me, but most of them are far away from me. We c ontact each other by telephone or internet.(2)I even cant live without them. When meeting some happythings, I need them to share; while meeting some sorrow things, I need them to help me to relieve myself .4.Whatkindofpeopledoyouwanttomakefriendswith?Why?(1)Idliketomakefriendswiththepersonwhoiskind-hearted,sincere,honestandcaring.(2)Akind-heartedpersoniseasiertounderstandingusandtolerateseachothersshortcomings.Sincereandhonestpeopleismorereliable,wecantalkwiththemallmyrealfeelings,andneverafraidofthattheymaybetrayus,wecanbelievethemtotally,sowecancommunicatewitheachotherwell.3what kind of friend do you want to make friend with？why?I want to mke many friends.theres a big problem confused me what kind of friend we make. As far as im concerned,as the old saying goessame things together, same man joined,we should make friends with sb that have same dream and have many topics.because the big difference between people,its difficult to talk with others and live together with differents. when we faced troubles, friends can help us get away from them. wish we all have many good friends and can be good friend in others eyes.4.Howdoyoumakefriends?Itisonlybychance.WhenImeetsomepeopleoccasionallyandhavetherightfeelings.Iwillfindsometopicstotalkwithherorhim.IfIfeelcomfortablewhiletalkingwithhimorher,Iwillconsidertocontactwithhimorher;ifnot,Iwonttakeanystepnext.5.Howcanwekeepfriendshipalive?Donttrytokeepourfriendshipaliveonlybygifts;Communicatingwiththenregularlytoknowmoreabouttheirconditionsandcaretheirhappinessorsorrows;Sharingourhappinessandsorrowswiththem,keeptheminformedaboutourselves;Rememberingtheimportantdaysinourfriendslife,dontforgettocallthemonthatdayandsendyourwishestothem.6. How valuable is friendship in a persons life?Friends are very important in our life. A friend will undoubtedly help us if we are in trouble, and a friend will patiently listen to us when we talk about our problems. 2 cultural differents 1.What do cultural differences mean? Can you give some examples?People from different countries speak different languages, keep different value systems, and have different ways of looking at things. These differences are generally called cultural differences. 2.How do peoples cultural backgrounds influence their way of thinking?First, cultural background influences what people consider to be good manners or bad manners. Second, it influences what they consider to be polite or rude. Third, it influences what they consider to be on time or late. 3.What problems maybe caused by our failure to recognize cultural differences?On one hand, those who are uninformed about cultural differences may have difficulty communicating with their business associates from other cultures. On the other hand, inability to recognize cultural differences can make mutual understanding difficult. 4.How can failure to recognize cultural differences hinder(阻止) communication?Those who are uninformed about cultural differences may have difficulty communicating with their business associates from other cultures.5.How can we deal with cultural differences?First, we can avoid unintentionally offending others by learning the basic characteristics of other cultures. Second, dont not criticize or embarrass people from other cultures in public. Whats more, understanding can only be reached if we are willing to treat people from other cultures with respect and as equals.6.What should we do before visiting other countries to avoid misunderstanding?Leaning the basic characteristics of other countries cultures/Getting to know a few everyday phrases or common customs of other cultures. 7. Comment on the proverb do in Rome as the Romans do.By doing in Rome as the Romans do, you will be appreciated by the local people and considered to be a person who understands the local customs. You will have a better chance of being accepted as one of them instead of being treated as an outsider. 8. What does “culture shock” mean?Culture shock is a painful feeling people experience when they encounter entirely different ways of life in another culture. It often happens to people who have been suddenly transplanted (迁移) abroad. 9. How can we cope with culture shock?Before we enter a strange culture, we can learn about it and prepare ourselves for the new experience. When we are in the new culture, we should maintain an open attitude toward people and things, and try to adjust to the new environment. t like it.4Memory1.Whatismemory?Howdoesitwork?Memoryseemslikeacamerawithcanhelpusrememberwhathappenedandwhatwemeet.Itworksasprocess.whenmeetingtheinformation,itwillstoreitandthenreactsowehaveageneralimpressionandunderstandit.2.Whattechniquesdoyouusetohelprememberthings?Makemymemoryexcited,makesomerelationswithwhatweremember,findsomecommondisciplinesofthethings.3.Howcanweimproveourmemory?Useitnowandthen,haveagoodresttokeepitenergetic,havefullnutritionstomakeitfunctionwell.4.Whatdolong-termmemoryandshort-termmemorymean?Short-termmemorymeanmeansthatweremembersomethingstemporarily.Long-termmemorymeanstheweremembersomethingpermanently.5.Whydoyouthinkthepowertorememberisnecessaryconditionforourexistence?Thememoryistohumanwhatthewateristofish.Itisrelatedtoourstudy,workandlifeTopic7:Addiction1.Whatisaddiction?Whatarethethingspeoplecaneasilygetaddictedto?Anaddictionistheconditionofbeingdependentonadrug/thecravetodosomethingbecauseonecannotstopdoingit.Peoplecaneasilygetaddictedtocigarettesmoking/drugs/theInternet.2.Whydoyouthinksomepeople,especiallyyoungpeople,takedrugs?Peoplemaytrydrugsoutofcuriosity.Theyalsomaybetakedrugstoreducestressbecauseofpeerpressure.3.Whatharmcanaddictiontodrugsdotopeople?Drugaddictionoftenleadstoserioushealthydisordersandsometimestodeath.Whatisworse,drugabuseharmsnotjusttheabusers,butalsotheirlovedones,theirfamilyandsocietyatlarge.Forexample,theywillresorttocrimeandviolencetogetmoneytobuydrugs.4.Haveyoureadorheardaboutsomeonewhohasbeendrugaddict?Whathasbecomeofhim/hernow?Yes,Ihavereadabouther（酒井法子）onTV.Now,shebecomesfullyawareofthedangerofdoingdrugs.Andshehassuccessfullygivenupthedrugsandstartedtopersuadetheaddictstoquitit.5.Whyitissodifficultfordrugaddictstoquittakingdrugs?Drugshavestrongaddictivepower.Oncephysicaldependencehasdeveloped,oneneedstoincreasedosestoachievethedesiredeffects.6.Whyisdrugabusesuchathreattooursociety?Whatcanwedotopreventorreducedrugabuse?Theywillresorttocrimeandviolenceoreventogetmoneytobuydrugs.Inordertopreventdrugabuse,wecanlaunchdrugeducationprogramstoteachyoungpeopleabouttherisksinvolved.Besides,somelawsshouldbemadetosolveboththesupplyandthedemandsidesoftheproblem.13 Aging1.What does aging mean? How old are people considered elderly?Aging is the natural process of growing old /a decline in all areas of a persons mental and physical abilities.2.Do you think it is painful for a person to grow old?No, I dont think so. Growing old is a natural process to everyone.3.What should be the right attitude toward aging?Some old people are rather conservative and think they are always right. They are slow to accept new thing. They are frown on the behavior of the young. At the same time, they are yearn to be recognized, admired and praised by the young. They are also cling to their past glories. Many elderly people have difficulty remembering recent events but may retain vivid memories of what happened to them a long time ago / suffer from varying degrees of memory loss.4.What problems may people have as they grow old?We should treat old people with respect / affection / patience / kindness and keep them up-to-date. We should also take good care of them, especially when they are sick.5.How should treat old people?We should treat old people with respect/affection/patience/kindness/keep them up-to-date/take good care of them, especially when they are sick.6.What are the differences between old age and youth?The old have a long past and a short future before them while the young have a short past and a long future before them.7. What are the common ailments of the elderly?Most of the body organs perform less effectively with advancing age. Old age is often accompanied by various kinds of illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. 8. What are the secrets of a long life?Quitting smoking and drinking, living a simple life, exercising regularly and maintaining an optimistic view on aging can add years. They are the secrets of a long life.6 War1. What is your favorite book or movie about war? How does it affect you and your attitude toward war?My favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan. We should keep peace.2. What do you think are the causes of war?War is a human tragedy. Millions of people die and families fall apart as a result of war. War breaks out because of ethnic or religious conflicts/territorial or economic disputes/ideological difference. Throughout the history, most wars have been waged to protect the economic interests of superpower. 3. What damage does war do to mankind?War is human tragedy. It is costly in money, resources and human lives. In war, everyone loses. War creates suffering for both sides. Throughout history, war has always been the greatest source of pain and suffering. In peacetime sons bury fathers, but war violates the order of nature and fathers bury sons. 4. Is there anything positive about war?War makes heroes and it draws a nation together. Besides, it also leads to the resolution of some issues.5. Under what conditions is war justified?War is justified when the motive is to restore peace.6. Have you visited a war cemetery or a war memorial? If you have, how did you feel?I had visited Nanjing Yuhuatai. I think, we should remember history.7. Is war a constructive way to resolve conflicts? Why or why not?War, by its very nature, is destructive, not constructive. History shows that war has never been an ideal way to resolve conflicts. The winner of a war might suppress the opposition of the losing side for some time, but most likely a conflict would arise and remain in a different form. 8. Do you think war can be avoided? How?Of course we can. War creates huge suffering and causes great damage. Returning violence for violence multiplies violence. Conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means. The use of force is a poor solution to any problem. If we love peace and try to resolve any dispute through talk and negotiation, we are sure that we can avoid the war. 9. How has the development of new weapons changed the way wars are fought?New weapons and new technologies have certainly changed the way wars are fought. If we look at what wars are like at different times, its not difficult to see how great the change has been. 7 Addiction1. What is addiction? What are the things people can easily get addicted to?An addiction is the condition of being dependent on a drug or the crave to do something because one cannot stop doing it.One can be addicted to cigarette smoking, drugs and the Internet. 2. Why do you think some people, especially young people, take drugs?On the one hand, some people take drugs to feel good and forget their problems temporarily; on the other hand, some people hope to reduce stress by taking drugs. As to the youth, some of them may try drugs out of curiosity; others may be tempted to use drugs because of peer pressure.3. What harm can addiction to drug do to people？Drugs have strong addictive power. Drug abuse can cause physical and psychological dependence on the drug. Once physical dependence has developed, one needs to increase doses to achieve the desired effects. Drug addiction often leads to serious health disorders and sometimes to death. 4. Have you read or heard about someone who has been a drug addict? What has become of him/her now?Yes, I have heard about these people. People who take drugs are morally weak, having character flaw and lacking sound judgment. Many of them lose their jobs, resort to stealing to get money to buy drugs and suffer from terrible withdrawal symptoms. Drug addicts are held in contempt by former friends and even family members.5. Why is it so difficult for drug addicts to quit taking drugs?Drugs have strong addictive power. Those who try may get addicted within the first few uses. Once physical dependence has developed, one needs to increase doses to achieve the desired effects.6. Why is drug abuse such a threat to our society? What can we do to prevent or reduce drug abuse?To fight drug abuse, we need to deal with both the supply and demand sides of the problem. The root of the drug problem is the availability of narcotics in society. 7. Can drug abuse be wiped out totally? Why or why not?Drug abuse is very difficult to wipe out totally at the present time. For one thing, the cost involved would be too high. How much money has to be spent to prevent people from farming, manufacturing and trafficking drugs (走私毒品)? How much money has to be spent to send all drug users to rehabilitation centers (康复中心) and provide them with proper treatment? No nation in the world today can wipe out the illegal use of drugs. 8.What is most peoples attitude toward drug users in our society? Would you make friends with someone who has a drug history?In our society most people shun(避开) drug users. Its only natural for people to steer clear of them. Havent you heard that many drug addicts are even given up by family members? To me , I dont mind making friends with them so long as they have completely quit drugs. I dont think we should blame or discriminate people for their past errors when they have corrected them already.9. Do you think it is necessary for your university to start a drug education program? Why or why not?Yes, I do. Drug abuse has become a serious social problem in this country and many people are being affected by it. Only by more education will people become fully aware of the danger of doing drugs. University students have the responsibility to fight drug abuse. With more knowledge about the problem, they will not become victims of drug abuse themselves, and will also be able to do their bit in the nations effort to wipe out drug abuse.5 Wealth1. What is the general attitude toward wealth in our society? positive neutral negativeModern life is built around money. Money, whatever form it takes, is essential for buying goods and services. The rich are supposed to be able to satisfy their personal wishes without difficulty. For the rich, good education, travel, luxury and security are all readily available, while the poor attain these with great difficulty, if at all.2.How is life different for the rich as compared with the not-so-rich?For the rich, good education, travel, luxury and security are all ready available, while the poor attain these with great difficulty, if at all.3. Do you think money can bring happiness? Why or why not?Money does not ensure happiness. Money brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health. Those who have some means think that the most important thing in life is love. The poor know that it is money. Riches are not an end of life, but an instrument of life.4.Is money the most important thing in your life? If not, what is?Money is very important in my life, but its not the most important thing. The most important thing in my life is happiness.5.What are some of the valuable things in life that money can not buy?Happiness is not attained by accumulating wealth.6.Do you think wealth is a source of happiness or a source of problems?I think wealth is a source of happiness because we can buy something we like7. Do you think it is the moral responsibility of the rich to share their wealth with others?Yes, I think so. The rich should invest their money in worthwhile business or projects/donate money to charity/set up a fund for children who suffer from terrible diseases like leukemia.8. When did you first earn money? Has your attitude toward money changed since then? How has it changed?I first earned money in the f