中译第二部分Topic97-02.doc

97.5Topic: The Importance of Transportation for Shanghais Economic DevelopmentQuestions for Reference1. Give a general picture of transportation in Shanghai and compare it with that in other cities in China or abroad.2. What are the causes of the most serious transportation problems in the city.3. Why is transportation more important in Shanghai today?4. How to improve Shanghais transportation system?Topic: My Opinion-Important Ways Towards SuccessQuestions for Reference1. What does success mean to you?2. People often say: Success comes out of diligence. What do you think of it?3. Can you give examples to show how people became successful in life or career?4. What is the relationship between success and an individuals personality, opportunity, ability,etc.97.11Topic: The Positive and Negative Effects of the TelephoneQuestions for Reference:1. What benefits has telephone brought to us in modern life? Explain with examples.2. What negative effects does telephone have in daily life? Explain with examples.3. How to keep the benefits and get rid of the negative effects in using the telephone?Topic: A Remarkable Impression of a Famous Tourist PlaceQuestions for Reference:1. How do you like travel?2. Give a list of a few famous tourist spots youve been to.3. What is the most remarkable impression you wish to tell others?98.05Topic: Should college students be encouraged to take up part-time jobs? Why or why not?Questions of Reference:1. Will a part-time job contribute to the students academic studies? How?2. List advantages and/or disadvantages of taking a part-time job during a students university3. Is part-time job experience helpful or necessary in the students future career? Why or why not? Cite examples.Topic: Tea-A Popular Drink in ChinaQuestions for Reference.1. How much do you know about the Chinese tea?2. The benefits and/or functions of tea in our life.3. Which cio you prefer? Tea or coffee? Cite your reasons.98.11Topic: The advantages and / or disadvantages of living in a big city.Questions for Reference:1. Which do you prefer, living in the city or living in the country? Cite reasons for your choice.2. How long have you been living in Shanghai （or any other big cities）? What do you think of the city in general and in particular its safety, entertainment, population, environment,transportation and communication, etc.3. Describe the ideal place where you would like to live.Topic: Which one is more important in your career: your educational background or your working experience? Cite reasons for your choice.Questions for Reference:1. What is a successful career in our society?2. The importance of education and/or the importance of working experience.3. Is it possible for an applicant without required educational background or working experience to find a satisfactory job? How? Cite examples.99.05Topic：My view of a successful foreign language learnerQuestions for Reference:What is the relationship between learning grammatical knowledge and learning language skills （listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.）?Which one is more important for a foreign language learner, natural environment or classroom setting? Or, are there any other important factors? What are they?What methods have you been following in learning a foreign language? Why?00.05Topic: If you were studying in a university, which would you prefer: living on campus or off campus?Questions for Reference1. Now some university students rent accommodation outside the campus. Do you know of any school regulations governing this?2. Do you approve, or disapprove, of living off campus? Give your reasons.3. What might be your parents responses if you choose to live outside the campus? Will you take their views into consideration when you are making the decision? Why or why not?Topic: Respecting the aged and loving the young-an age-old tradition in ChinaQuestions for Reference1. Do you think that we still keep this fine tradition, or the tradition is somewhat weakened nowadays? Give your reasons.2. What should we do to maintain and develop this tradition in a modern society?3. Is there any conflict between this tradition and the keen competition in our society？ Cite examples to illustrate your point.00.11Topic: Developing Holiday TourismQuestions for Reference:1. Have you ever traveled to tourist spots during public holidays? Describe your own experiences or what you have heard from your friends or relatives.2. How would you spend public holidays? What do you think is the ideal way of enjoying ones long holiday?3. In what way can public holiday tourism contribute to the national economy?Topic: How can we promote Chinese culture worldwide?Questions for Reference:1.Introduce briefly the treasures of Chinese culture?2.What do you think are unique features of Chinese culture?3.What is / are the most effective way （s） to promote Chinese culture worldwide. 01.05Topic: The significance of holding the 2008 Olympics in BeijingQuestions for Reference:1.China has won the bid to host the 2008 Olympics. What does this show to the world？2. what will the 2008 Olympics bring to China, in terms of economic development and cultural exchange?3.As young professionals or university students, what can we do to contribute to the Olympics sportsmanship?Topic: The significance of urban greening projects in ShanghaiQuestions for Reference.1. How do people or local residents feel when they find more green plots in urban areas?2. What are the benefits to have more trees and flowers in a big city like shanghai?3. What significance will the urban greening projects have on Shanghai？4. What should we do to protect the green lots in our city?01.11Topic: The falling prices of electronic productsQuestions for Reference:1. What do you know about the changing prices for electronic goods such as TV sets and air conditioners?2. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of price reduction for electronic goods and other commodities?3. Is price reduction an effective means of competition? Why or why not?4. Now that China has entered the WTO, what impact will it have on the domestic market of electronic products? And to what extent?Topic: Studying abroad: Do you consider this“brain drain”or“talent development”？Questions for Reference:1. Should Chinese students study abroad? What can they learn in universities and colleges abroad? 2. As more and more Chinese students choose to study abroad, some people hold that our country is losing talents needed for our social and economic development. Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?3. Others argue that those Chinese students trained overseas will contribute more to our country if they return home. What do you think the returned students can do to contribute to our motherland?02.05Topic: Internet changes young peoples lifeQuestions for Reference:1.What do you know about the Internet? What is your, or your friends， experiences with the Internet?2. What are the advantages and / or disadvantages of young peoples access to the Internet?3. What would you like most when you are surfing on the Internet web- sites, e. g. yahoo, Shanghai online, sohu, sina or eastday dot com. ?Topic: The current job market situation for college graduatesQuestions for Reference:1.It seems more and more difficult for college graduates to find jobs. How would you account for this phenomenon? What possible solutions could you offer?2. If you were a graduating university student, what would you do to prepare yourself for the changing job market?3. Imagine that you are unable to find a job or out of job for a time after graduation, what will you do?02.11Topic: What are the important factors involved in lookin