大学英语三(视听说)口语考试参考资料.doc

2013-2014-1大学英语三（视听说）口语试卷 Part I Speech (40%)Directions: Please make a speech according to the given topic. Your time limit is 1 minute.1. Talk about your campus life. 2. What are some of the current environmental problems in your hometown?3. Do you believe in collectivism or individualism? 4. Describe one or two cultural differences between China and the U.S.5. Which family type do you prefer? Extended family, nuclear family, DINK family, single-parent family6. Which festival do you enjoy most?7. What is your dreaming job?8. Could you give me some tips on job interview?9. Can you describe one of the current social problems?10. Which mode of travel do you prefer?plane, bike, ship, bus, motorcycle, subway11. What kind of memory do you have?Part II Dialogue (60%)Directions: Please create a dialogue with your partner according to the given situation. Your time limit is 3 minutes.1. A worries about his term paper and a test and mentions ways of cheating. B promises to help but warns against any form of cheating, and finally A promises to study hard.B: You look so sad. Whats wrong ? A: I will die this time .B: Can I do something for you ?A : Well . I really want you to help to pass the final exam .B: You have two weeks before the final exam . If you want to have a good grade, the time is enough.A: But, you know, studying hard will get me crazy. So I want you to give me the keys when you finish your paper in the exam .B: No way !I refuse. Dont even think about it! Cheating in the exam is too bad .I can help you do all things except cheating.A: But, but, it is too late to study. B: No, no. If you want to do it, you can beat problems. At the same time, I will help you . Please believe me.A: OK, ok. I will try .But you must help me when I meet problems.B:I promise.2. A and B are discussing cross-cultural differences. A asks about individualism, the sense of time and work ethic, and B gives explanations.A:Hello,this article is about cultural difference.It says that the difference in individualism, the sense of time and work is commom between countries.B:Yeah,thedifferenceisalmosteverywhere.Especially Chinese cultural and Western cultural.A:Do you think the individualism between Chinese and Western are different?B:Of course.For example ,Chinese always like do things by groups while Western people like finishing things by themselves.A:What about the sense of time?B:It quite different.In China,we can be late for a meeting,it just OK.But other people will think you are not a gentleman otherwise they think you dont respect them.A:Why work is also different?B:I think it is just because the interpersonal relation between people.As we all know,companies think ability is the NO.1 important about a worker.But in China,it doesnt work.If you dont know how to get well with others,you will fail.A:thank you for you explain.B: You are welcome.3. A tells B that the worlds rainforests are in danger. B agrees and feels sorry for this. Then they talk about ways to save the forests.A: Most of the world rainforests are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute! How terrible it is!B: Many of the world plant and animal species exist only in rainforests. We cant leave the rainforests. A: We must save the beautiful forests.B: Yeah, we have to find ways to save them. A:Planting trees is a general way. Do you know more and more people take part in planting trees? B: Yeah, but it is not enough.The number of trees we cut down is far more than we planted. A: Thats true. B: No wonder we have to plat more trees. A: Dont lose heart. More and more people realize we have duty to protect forests,and do our best to protect them.B: Any other good news? A:Many countries has stepped up its tree-planting efforts. Now its the worlds No.1 planter of trees. B: Wow, Im impressed. 4. A and B are talking about the divorce rate in each of their countries. They offer possible reasons for the high rate, such as marriage at early age, different opinions on whether the wife should work, etc.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: Thats quite lower than in our country.A: Well, whats the divorce rate in your country?B: About 40 percent.Very high A:You are right.Its very high.B: In my country, People get married before 20.What about your country?A:People generally get married after 24.B:I think that is the reason why the divorce rate is too high in our country.A: I think so.If people begin working before they get married.They will experience more and maturity.5. A, a Chinese student, has just arrived in the U.S. Now he is found badly shaken by his American classmate B. A describes the terrible things he experienced: People in funny clothes and masks were everywhere, a guy with a bloody mask suddenly jumped out from a street corner, kids gave out horrible cries like ghosts, etc. B explains to A that it was Halloween.A:Are you OK?You look terrible!Where did you go?B:Just to the corner,but Im frightened out of my wits.A:You said you just went to buy a cup of coffee.B:People in funny clothes and masks were everywhere,a guy with a bloody mask suddenly jumped out from a street corner.It is too scared.A:Haha.Its Halloween,the day for ghosts and witches.B:Well, why is it called Halloween?A:It is one of the oldest holidays in western.Im sorry I dont know why it called Halloween.B:Its the most strange festival I have ever seen.I will memorize this forever. 6. A is going to an interview. He asks B for advice. B tells him to pay attention to his appearance (hair and dress) and manner (polite but formal). B also advices A to tell about his work experience, to ask about the job requirements, and to learn the usual salary for a new hand in advance.Z: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview?S: Well. First of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress professionally and have a good hairstyle.Z: But what about during the interview?S: You should speak politely and firmly. Dont look too shy, nor should you too aggressive. And necessary, you should be sure to maintain good eye contact.Z: OK, What can I talk to make myself have more chance to join the company?S:You can tell them about your work experience.I think it helpful for you.Also,you can show your confidence to the job.Z:Should I ask about the salary and fringe benefits?S:If they show interests to you,maybe you can ask about it.But I dont think its a good question.Z:Well,you are right,thank you for you advice.S:You are welcome.I wish it were helpful fou you.7. As software development company has first-rate program writers and good products, but lacks a good sales network. So A wants to merge with Bs company which has many reliable sales outlets. B is cautious and asks A why he wants to merge. B gives his reasons, each time in a positive tone.A:I hear that your corporation has considered acquiring a software development company for some time.B:Thats quite true.What have you got in mind?A:I think my company would be a good match for yours.And weve been looking for a merger(合并) partner.B:Are you sure your business can make a real contribution?A:Definitely.The quality of our products is first-rate,and we have many reliable sales outlets.Whats more,your company can propel us to even higher heights.It will be an all-around excellent match.B:I think it might be,though we have yet to discuss details.A:Thats great.I feel very happy to our cooperation in the near future.B:I wish a happy cooperation too.8. As mother welcomes her son, an assistant engineer, home after he works in another town for a year. The son smells of alcohol and smoke, the mother asks what has happened to him, expresses her disbelief again and again, and urges him to stop. The son gives his reasons for getting hooked on liquor and cigarettes, and promises to try his best to stop.A:Hi,John.Im so glad you are back,B:Its nice to be home again,mom.A:I miss you very much.But why do you smell of alcohol and smoke?B:I play with my Colleagues in a pub before I come back,you know that some people like smoking and drinking in the pub.A:Really?No,john,you lies to me.B:OK,mom,Im very sorry,I cant relax under heavy pressure.So I get hooked on liquor and cigarettes.A:But do you know smoking and drinking is bad for your healthy?You can looking for some other ways to relax.B:OK,I know,I try to stop them form now.A:It doesnt get any better.Well,Lets have dinner.9. A is booking airline tickets for her boss and herself to attend an industrial exhibition in Toronto. The travel agent is asking her about the destination, travelers names, one-way or round-trip, and the class of the tickets.B:Globe Travel Agency.Can I help you?A:This is A,Id like to book airline tickets.B:And whats your destination,Miss A?A:we are headed for Toronto to attend an industrial exhibition.B:Can you tell me your name,please?A:my name is .and my bosss name is.B:Will that be one-way or round-trip tickets.A:Round-trip tickets.B:OK,Will you be flying first class or business class?A:The first