PETS5十年口语真题(2009-2019)独家提供(部分为网友回忆).doc

.2011年12月：口试一Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.) My name is. and this is my colleague.He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is. and. ? Thank you.First of all, wed like to know something about you, so Im going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Hometownl Where are you from?l How long did you live there? l Whats it like living there?l How does your hometown compare with (place where the candidate is currently living)?Familyl What about your family?l Could you tell us something about it? Work/ Studyl What do you do in (the candidates hometown), do you work or study? (If the candidate has already started work:)l What does your work involve?l Is your job something you always wanted to do?l How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)l What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?l What type of Work are you hoping to do in the future?l What qualifications will you need to do that?Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) Why are online games so popular?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.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for the popularity of online gamesl To kill timel To make more friendsl To experience a different life stylel To earn pocket moneyl To relieve oneself of stressl To entertain oneselfl To escape from realityAa. EnergyDo you think China should build more nuclear power plants to make up for the shortage of power supply? Why/Why not?b. EducationWhich do you think is a more important task for students, to acquire knowledge or to be critical? Why?c. Family EducationHow can parents help children cope with the stress from school?Ba. SportsDo you think Olympic gold medallists should be rewarded a huge amount of money by the government? Why/Why not?b. GamesWhat positive roles do you think games play in childrens growth?c. TechnologyDo you think the traditional home phone service will eventually be replaced by cell-phone service? Why/Why not?Ca. Family LifeDo you have a say on family matters at home? Why/Why not?b. AttitudeWhat will you do if you find yourself wronged by your boss?c. ShoppingDo you often bargain when shopping? Why/Why not? 2011年12月：口试二Topic: Students in Financial DifficultiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies?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.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Measures to help students in financial difficulties:l Provide tuition-free educationl Grant subsidiesl Provide interest-free loansl Offer special scholarshipsl Allow suspension of schoolingl Create part-time jobs on campusl Permit extension of the period of studyAa. EducationWhy do you think that the percentage of college students from the countryside has been falling over the past few years?b. TransportDo you think car pooling should be encouraged? Why/Why not?c. AgeingWhat impact does an ageing population have on society?Ba. RecyclingWhat measures should be taken to deal with electronic waste such as thrown-away cellphones 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?Ca. LifeWhat do you think of online dating?b. TravelWhats your suggestion to a potential traveller to your hometown?c. FriendshipWhat will you do if you find yourself misunderstood by a friend?2012年6月：口试一Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Working extra hoursWhat do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? 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.Reasons for working extra hours:l a consequence of low working efficiencyl a deliberate effort to push career upl a failure to turn down your bosss requestl an act of following your colleaguesl a way to secure your job especially in crisesl a requirement of certain professionsl a result of mismanagement of timeAa. TravelWhich do you prefer, travelling alone or with your friends?b. HousingWhat factors do you consider when you buy a house?c. CopyrightDo you think the downloading of music from the Internet should be free? Why/Why not?Ba. JobWhy do many young people want to become civil servants these days?b. CelebritiesDo you think celebrities should make good role models for young people? Why/Why not?c. YouthDo you think young people today live under more pressure than their parent generation? Why/Why not?Topic CardCa. EducationWhat do you think the government should do to narrow the gap in education between urban and rural areas in China?b. FamilyDo you think it is better for young couples to live with their parents or to live separately? Why?c. ExaminationWhat do you think should be done to prevent cheating in examinations?2012年6月：口试二Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Disadvantages of job-hopping (The practice of changing jobs frequently)What do you think of job-hopping? 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.Disadvantages of job-hopping:l Unhelpful to ones career advancementl Possible suspicion of loyalty by employersl Interruption of experience buildingl Challenges at the new jobl Potential difficulties in colleague relationshipl A break from the previous business networkAa. ParentingDo you think a big prize given by parents to children is an encouragement for childrens academic advancement? Why/Why not?b. AgeingWhat are the causes for an ageing society?c. Spring FestivalDo you think a ban should be re-imposed on firecrackers during the Spring Festival? Why/Why not?Ba. Family LifeDo you have a say on family matters? Why/Why not?b. AttitudeWhat will you do if you find yourself wronged by your boss?c. Family EducationShould parents be strict with their children? Why/Why not?Ca. LifeWhy do you think many graduates stay away from employment and live off their parents?b. EducationWhat do you suggest to solve the problem of teacher shortage in rural and remote areas?c. EntertainmentWhat should instant stars do if they want to stay in fame? 2013年6月：口试一Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniformsWhat do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? 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.AdvantagesDisadvantagesl Help students concentrate on studiesl Curb self-expressionl Reduce violencel Deprive students of individualityl Relieve parents burden of buying fashionable clothesl Deprive children of comfortl Promote good disciplinel Boring and dulll Help ensure campus securityl No value out of schoolAa. EducationDo you think higher vocational education should be better developed to meet Chinas economic needs? Why/Why not?b. TechnologyHow do you think information technology has changed working practices?c. SportsDo you think playing sports will help people develop a good character? Why/Why not?Ba. EducationDo you think a native English speaker produces better teaching effect? Why/Why not?b. SportsDo you think a gifted young athlete should focus on sports training rather than school work? Why/Why not?c. CareerDo you prefer a high-paid job with little free time or a low-paid one with much free time? Give your reasons.Ca. TrafficDo you think raising parking fees is a good measure to reduce traffic congestion in big cities? Why/Why not?b. Urban planningDo you think old buildings should be demolished in the process of urban renovation? Why/Why not?c. Public healthWhat should be done to enforce the ban on smoking in public places? 2013年6月：口试二Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Preparations one should make before studying abroadWhat preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad? 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.Preparations one should make before studying abroadl Learning the language of the destination countryl Learning about the culture of the destination countryl Learning about the climate in the destination countryl Learning to manage personal financesl Learning to use household appliancesl Learning to cookAa. Holiday Do you think more public holidays would stimulate Chinas domestic consumption? Why/Why not?b. FamilyDo you think the internet has influenced family relationship? Why/Why not?c. EnergyWhat do you think individuals can do in their daily lives to save energy?Ba. Fame Would you like to be famous? Why/Why not?b. TechnologyWhat do you think of social networking websites such as Weibo?c. Generation gapWhen do you feel most strongly about generation gap? Give an example.Ca. EducationDo you think military training should be made compulsory for college students? Why/Why not?b. EducationWhat can schools and teachers do to motivate students to learn?c. CultureDo you think cultural relics should be returned to their countries of origin? Why/Why not? 2013年12月 口试一Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Health-Building ActivitiesWhat do you think can be done to encourage peoples participation in health-building activities? 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.Ways to encourage mass participation in health-building activities:l Publicize the importance of physical exercisel Install sports equipment in residential areasl Open sports facilities to the public for freel Organize sports events at grassroots levell Set up various community sports associationsl Offer training courses of popular sportsl Cultivate schoolchildrens interest in sportsAa. TechnologyWhat do you think robots can do for humans?b. AgingWhat challenges will people have to be faced with as they grow old?c. MarriageWhat is fundamental to a happy marriage?Ba. EducationShould Ancient Chinese be made a compulsory course for university students? Why/Why not?b. CareerWould you like to run your own business or work for someone else? Give your reasons.c. DisciplineDo you think self-discipline plays a key role in ones success? Why/Why not?Ca. LanguageWhat makes English particularly difficult for adults to learn?b. PopulationWhat problems has overpopulation brought about in big cities?c. EducationWhat are the criteria of a good teacher?2013年12月 口试二Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Qualities of a successful entrepreneurWhat qualities to you think are important for a successful entrepreneur? 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.Qualities of a successful entrepreneur:l Self-disciplinel Awareness of social responsibilitiesl Self-confidencel Communicative skillsl Management competencel Decisivenessl Risk-taking spirit Aa. EducationWhat does good education mean to you, a well-paid job or personal improvement?b. Generation gapWhat do you think are the main causes of the generation gap? And why?c. Mass mediaWhich do you think is more important nowadays, Internet or TV? Why?Ba. JobsWhat can be done to help college graduates find jobs?b. FriendshipWhat do you think is the best way to develop a true friendship?c. HardshipsWhat is the relationship between happiness and hardships?Ca. JobWhich is more important to you in looking for a job, a good salary or personal development?b. LifestyleWhich do you think is more reasonable for young people to do, to rent or to buy a home?c. LifeWhat do you think about young people in China buying luxury brands?2011.6Part 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?Raising the income tax thresholdImposing a higher rate of tax on higher incomeProviding free medical care to the poorEnsuring equal access to educationRaising minimum payProviding training to the unemployedPart C PresentationAa. 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?Ba. 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 priceA way to save resourcesHelpful notes from previous usersA possible health hazardA hindrance to independent learningA harm to the publishing businessPart C PresentationAa. 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?Ba. 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?2010.11Part 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 PresentationAa. 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?Ba. 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?Ca. Advertisement Whats the main influence of TV commercials on viewers?b. Co