2009-2011 pets5 历年口语真题.doc

2009年11月What do you think are the effective ways to prevent Internet addiction among young people in China?enhancing public awareness of the problemcloser parent-child relationshipattentive guidance from schoolpromotion of healthier leisure activitiesmore accessible counselingcure centers for Internet addictsapplying age limit to users of Internet cafesDo you usually go to big hospitals or community clinics for medical treatment? Why?What do you think individuals can do to help reduce traffic in big cities?Do you think we should give money to beggars in public places?Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?Do you think Chinese tourist should be taught manners before go abroad?Will the increased number of buses help ease congestion in big cities?Which do you prefer, a traditional library or an e-library? Why?Whats your opinion about military training programs for students?Should team work be always encouraged? Why/Why not?2010年6月Here is a list of advantages of being a librarian. What do you think are the main advantages of being a librarian?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I wont join you. You have 5 minutes.l Regular working hoursl Quiet working conditionsl Indoor workl Access to booksl Light workl Job securityl Clean working environmentWhat is an ideal age for a young person to be independent? Give your reasons.When do you think a college graduate should get further education? Immediately upon graduation or after working for a period of time?Not many business women get into the top of their companies. What are the possible obstacles in their way?Why do you think more and more young people marry quick and divorce quick?Sports stars do advertising for products. Do you think this is a proper behavior? Why or why not?Should home economics, needle work and cooking be taught at school? Give your opinions.Why do Chinese people prefer bigger cars to compact cars even with the oil price soaring?How can Chinese chained fast-food restaurant compete with western ones?What role can volunteers play in the aftermath of natural disasters?2010年11月Part BHere is a list of advantages and disadvantages for the use of mobile phones by children. Whats your opinion towards this issue?advantagesConvenient for parents to reach their childrenEasy for children to summon help if it is necessaryValuable for children to maintain their social circledisadvantagesDistracting children from studiesPotential health hazardsFinancial burden for their parentsPart C PresentationTopic CardAa. Cultural Heritage Do you think preserving cultural heritage sites can help to develop the local economy? Why/Why not?b. Social Relations What is the impact of population aging on society in China?c. Education Why do you think more and more young students are taking exams for certificates?Topic CardBa. Education Who do you think takes greater responsibility for cultivating childrens character, the school or the parents? Why?b. Entertainment Do you think computer games should be banned to school age children? Why/Why not?c. Privacy How do you protect your privacy in the era of Internet?Topic CardCa. Advertisement Whats the main influence of TV commercials on viewers?b. Communication Why are so many people fond of on-line chatting?c. Happiness What is your definition of “happiness”?Part BHere is a list of reasons for keeping a pet. What do you think are the main reasons for keeping a pet?Providing companionshipHelping a child grow up into a loving adultIncreasing chances for people to communicate with each otherDeveloping ones patienceHelping one keep fitHelping people building a sense of responsibilityPart C PresentationTopic CardAa. Health Why are there an increasing number of overweight children in cities?b. Education Do you think the use of computer has improved teaching?c. Health What help can be offered to employees to relieve them of work-related stress?Topic CardBa. Marriage Why do people in general get married at a later age?b. Communication Do you think the Internet has weakened family communication? Why/Why notc. Language What has made English an international language?Topic CardCa. Marriage What kind of preparation would people make before getting married?b. Retirement Do you think it is necessary to postpone retirement in China? Why/ Why not?c. Leisure Why do children seldom play together after school today?2011年6月Part BHere is a list of measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. What measures do you think the government should take to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?Measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor: Raising the income tax threshold Imposing a higher rate of tax on higher income Providing free medical care to the poor Ensuring equal access to education Raising minimum pay Providing training to the unemployedPart C PresentationTopic CardAa.EducationWhat can we do the enable our children to have more exposure to nature so as to have a better understanding of our environment?b.EnvironmentDo you think the banning of free plastic bags for shoppers can reduce the white pollution? Why/Why not?c.TechnologyDo you think we should design user-friendly mobile phones for children and senior citizens? Why/Why not?Topic CardBa. Free DownloadingAre you for or against the free downloading of music and movies for the Internet? Why/Why not?b. Community ServiceWhat community services can we provide to help the aged people who have no children living with them?c. Fighting PovertyApart from donating money and resources, what else can be done to help the people in poverty-stricken areas?Topic CardCa. HealthChina has one of the highest rates of near-sightedness among pupils and students. What can be done to protect their eyesight?b. Water ShortageMany cities are in serious shortage of water. What policies should the government make to deal with the problem?c. Public FacilitiesWhat public facilities, such as schools, hospitals, bus stops, should be built or improved around your home? Give reasons.Part BHere is a list of the positive and negative effects of using second-hand textbooks. What do you think of using second-hand textbooks? Low in price A way to save resources Helpful notes from previous users A possible health hazard A hindrance to independent learning A harm to the publishing businessPart C PresentationTopic CardAa.Daily LifeWhere d you prefer to go shopping, a supermarket or a corner store of you neighborhood? Why?b.Child CareWhat do you think of the phenomenon that many children are taken care of by their grandparents instead of their parents?c.Job InterviewHow do you think job applicants can impress the interviewer?Topic CardBa. EducationIf you were admitted as a postgraduate both by a university on the mainland and by one in Hong Kong?, which would you like to go to? Why?b. EnvironmentDo you think cheap fare of public transportation will help reduce greenhouse emission? Why/Why not?c. HealthWhy do you think a lot of people are overweight today?Topic CardCa. EthicsWhat should teachers do when their life and that of their students are both at risk?b. Personal FinanceDo you have a monthly budget of your everyday spending? Why/Why not?c. MediaWhich do you think is a better source of everyday news, the printed media or the Internet? Why?2011年12月Part BHere is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies?Measures to help students in financial difficulties: Provide tuition-free education Grant subsidies Provide interest-free loans Offer special scholarships Allow suspension of schooling Create part-time jobs on campus permit extension of the period of studyPart C PresentationTopic CardAa.EducationWhy do you think the percentage of college students from the countryside has been falling over the past few years?b.TransportDo you think should be encouraged? Why/Why not?c.AgeingWhat impact does an ageing population have on society?Topic CardBa. RecyclingWhat measures should be taken to deal with electronic waste such as thrown-away cell phones and computers?b. E-learningDo you prefer e-learning or classroom learning? Why?c. EducationWhat do you think of the policy that allows college undergraduates to suspend their education to get married and have children?Topic CardCa. LifeWhat do you think of online dating?b. TravelWhats your suggestion to a potential traveler to you hometown?c. FriendshipWhat will you do if you find yourself misunderstood by a friend?Part BHere is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. Why are online games popular?Reasons for the popularity of online games: To kill time To make more friends To experience a different life style To earn pocket money To relieve oneself of stress To entertain oneself To escape from realityPart C Present