华中科技大学研究生实用英语期末考试说明和口语考试指导(最新版2016).doc

研究生实用英语期末考试说明1. 考试时间（1）口语考试时间： 第17周-18周随堂（2）写作考试时间： 第18周周四下午（未定）2. 考试形式及题型（1）口语考试（总40分）形式：每3-5个考生为一组，每组从课程口语部分的10个话题中随机抽取1个话题，15分钟准备，15分钟考试（平均每个同学不超过2分半钟的表达时间， 回答问题占5分钟）。每个话题附有若干子话题：每组考生可以共同选择其中某一个子话题进行交谈等（形式不限），也可以分别选择不同的子话题。列出的子话题仅供参考，考生也可以在不脱离抽到的话题的条件下自由发挥。 注意事项：* 请各组考生按抽签决定的顺序和时间到平时上课的教室参加考试并签到。* 考试时考生如果查看甚至照读准备的内容，不给成绩。* 考生必须自己制作醒目的姓名卡，考试时别在衣服上，以供考官记录成绩。（2）写作考试（总30分）：题型：信函写作10分+摘要句子排序5分+摘要汉译英15分形式：开卷，（只可携带纸制课本，笔记本，词典等，不可携带并使用任何电子工具，如电子词典，快译通，手机，笔记本电脑等。如需携带手机考试时必须关机。）时间：60分钟 注意事项：* 由研究生院安排统考，具体考场安排届时见研究生院网页。* 考试安排中会列出班号，上课的时间，教室，教师姓名等信息，各考生一定要到自己上课所在班级相应的考场参加考试并签到，否则造成成绩缺失的，后果自负。口语考试话题、子话题见2-3页Topic 8 Housing and DwellingSub-topic 1: Where do you live?Ileaveinadormitorywithmythreeotherroommates.Moreimportantly,ilikesharingnewswhichhappeneverydaywithmypartners,roommates.Lastbutmostimportant,ifigotintroubleanddifficult,iwouldaskhelpformyroommatesintime.Asforthesereasons,iwilllive in a dormitorySub-topic 2: When you look for a place to live, which things are important for you?Asforme,aquietconditionsisthemostimportant,Icantstandthenoiseinthedeepnight.Trafficisimportanttometoo,becausegoingtoworkandgoingoutsidemaybebemoreconvenientifthetrafficaroundyourhouseiswell.Lastbutmostimportant,myhousemustbefarawayfromtheindustrialzone,whichguaranteesmyfamilyhealthand.Sub-topic 3:Have you ever thought about your ideal / future dwelling? What would it be like?Yes,Firstly,Ithinkmydreamhouseiscleanandsmellsverywell,itwillmakeyouworkefficientlyandreleaseyournervous;whatsmore,myidealhousehadbetterbeabletoclosetotheparksothatIcanappreciatebeautifulsceneryandlistentothesoundofallkindsofbirds;Withmoreandmorepeoplerushingintocities,thecontradictionbetweenlimitedlandresourcesandurbanizationissosharpthattherearelotsofproblemsbehindthissocialphenomenoncontaininghighprice,largegapinhousingconditionsandforceddemolition!Whatismore,thereisabigbubbleinChinasrealestatewhichwillburstsoonerorlater!SoIwillrentahouseaftergraduationbecauseitischeapandconvenient!Here,Ihavetotalkabouttwohotwords:anttribeandnakedweeding!Anttribemeanspeopleliveinbasementlikeants.Itistoocommoninfirst-tiercitiessuchasBeijingandShanghai!Nakedweedingmeansacoupleownamarriagecertificatebuthavenocar,noweedingandnohouse!WealsoknowasitcomnamednakedweedingtimeplayedbyWenzhangandYaodi.Inthissitcom,theyalwaysgetintroublebecauseoftheeconomicsituation!LiuYiyangisaperfectmanlovedbysomegirls,butitmakesusthinktwicethatnakedweedingisfeasibleornotinthismaterialisticsociety!Becauseoftheseproblems,ourgovernmentshouldtakesomemeasurestosolvethem!Formulaterelatedlawandstrengthenthesupervisionbypublicopinionarepositiveways!Iwanttoshareasentencewithyou,thesentenceisthatenjoyingyourownlifeisthemostimportantnomatterwhetheryouhaveahousenornot,whetheryourhouseisbigorsmall,whetheryourhouseisincityorvillage!Thatisall!Thanksforyourattention!Topic 4 Interpersonal RelationshipSub-topic 1What interpersonal relationships should we deal with in our lives?A:Forourgraduatestudents,wehavetodealwithavarietiesofinterpersonalrelationship,includingtherelationshipwithourclassmates,withourroommatesandespeciallywithourtutor.Becausemytutoristhepersonwhoisimpactfultome.Sub-topic 2What are important in ensuring good human relationships?A:Firstly,weshouldrespectothers,andrespectisthebaseofinterpersonalrelationship,justasasayinggoes:Ifyouwanttowintherespectofothers,youfirstneedtorespectothers.However,onlyrespectisnotenough.Ifyouwanttobepopular,youshouldalwaysunderstandandtolerateothers.B:Secondly,justopenyourmindandbewarm.Whenwegetintoanewenvironment,weneedbemoreactiveinordertomakefriendsandgettoknownewthings.Andapersonwithawarmheartiswelcomed.Everytimeyougiveyourhandtoothers,youwinafavorableimpressionwhichmayplayanimportantroleinthefollowingcontacts.C:Atlast,Iassumethatwehavetolearnhowtocareabouttheothers,theirfeeling,lifeandface.Ifwecareaboutthemanwhowetalkwith,wewillfindalotoftopicsthatwecantalktogetherandthemanwillbewillingtoexchangehisideaswithus.Sowecanlearnmanythingsfromhim.AndItisgoodforimprovingourinterpersonalrelationship.Sub-topic 3Interpersonal relationship differs from culture to culture.Cultureiscomplexwhichincludesknowledge,belief,customandotherabilitiesandhabitsacquiredbypeopleasmembersofsociety.Cultureistheaccumulationofhumanhistory,whichinfluencespeoplesrelationshipandactivitiesindifferentareasanddifferentperiods.Weshouldrespectotherpeoplescultureandalwaysshowourgoodunderstandingtothemannerwhichtheytreattoothers.Interpersonal relationship is defined as a social relation established by people when they are in the process of production and life. Interpersonal relationship containing friendship, love and profession exists in almost everywhere, such as our schools life, our campus activities, and our companies, in short, it exists in our whole society life. This is what our mankind different with other animals. Interpersonal relationship which is the basic demand of our society can help you get a better understanding of yourself! It used as the criterion for social psychological health can help you reach self-realization and affirmation! Although in different places you will find different interpersonal relationships, they have one principle, you should obey certain rules to keep a good relationship with other people and therefore enjoy the benefit in turn. Today our life is becoming better and better, but there is still a problem, that is how to improve interpersonal relationship? In my opinion, first we should respect others, as an old saying: if you want others to respect you, you need respect others first. Second, we shouldnt be selfish. If we are selfish we cant make a true friend. Third, we should listen to others opinion with an open mind and be ready to help others. At last we shouldnt be inferiority; we need to be outgoing and friendly. Therefore, I am sure we can improve interpersonal relationship through these ways. That is all! Thanks for your attention! Topic 2 Traffic and TransportationSub-topic 1What are the reasons that cause more and more traffic accidents in China today?Sub-topic 2How to avoid traffic accidents?Sub-topic 3Should private cars be encouraged in China?With the development of society and the improvement of peoples living standards, more and more people have their own cars. However, it will also bring some negative effects. Aswe all know, more and more traffic accidents happen every now and then because of high traffic volume, lagging infrastructures such as inadequate and incompetent road designs, lack of meaningful driver education and testing and a system of traffic enforcement. Many bad and dangerous drivers are not skillful enough and irresponsible. I think the best way to avoid traffic accidents is education for Drivers self-discipline and for pedestrians self-protection! Those measures, such as strict and effective official monitoring and management, strict rule implementation, severe punishment, are indispensable. As a driver, we should obey traffic rules all the time. Do not drive too fast in case of tailgating; do not use cell-phones during driving; stop aggressive driving habits such as running the red light or sudden changing lane! If there were an accident, what would we do? First of all, you should stop your car and take some deep breaths to get calm, never hit-and-run. Second, keep yourself and others safe and report to the accident police and call your insurance company. It is important to take the emergency kit with you all the time in your car. So keeping safety in mind is cherishing our own life! Topic 5 TravelingSub-topic 1: Where do you dream to travel to? Why?EgyptianpyramidsistheplacethatIwanttogoeveninmydream.Itisnotonlygrandbuilding,butalsothemysteriousstoriesaboutitischarmingtome.ForexamplethestoriesaboutEgyptianpharaohandmummywhichwasmadebytheirbody.Itissaidthatthemethodtomakethemummyhasnotbeencrackbyourscientists.Soitismydreamplace.Sub-topic 2: What do people often do before leaving home for traveling?Inmypinions,makingagoodscheduleisessentialanditwilldecidingthequalityofyourtraveling.Then,youandyourpartnershouldcreatingdetailedbudgetstokeepyouawayfromunreasonablecostingexpenditure.Finally,peopleshouldtakesomedangerintoaccountandtellourtourplaceforourfamilymembers.Sub-topic 3:Which one do you prefer, joining a group traveling arranged by a travel agency or traveling by yourself with a free line?I prefer joining a group travel, because if I faced dangers ,i would have asked help for my partners,i can share some viewpoints and plans with others. In addition to these ,joining a group can make me feel not lonely,safe so that i can enjoy the beautiful scenery.It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has become one of the faster growing industries in most countries. The main reason why people travel is, perhaps, for pleasure. For example, having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a widened trip to the nearby mountains or beaches to relax. For another example, spending an annual holiday travelling abroad is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic. Travelling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you are a careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge acquired from travel, as you will have found in your life, is no less valuable than that from any influential reference book. Topic 6 Love and MarriageSub-topic 1 What characteristics are so important in the opposite sex that may attract you? Oh,therearemanycharacteristicsareimportant,suchasmeneasilygetsexcited,butwomenismorequietandismorecareful,andmenandwomenhavedifferentideasaboutalmosteverything.Womenoftenpayattentiontofamilyanditismostimportantthingtome.Sub-topic 2Why do some people keep single? A:Beafraidtorestartanewaffectionafterbeingharmedbyhisorherformerlover，becauseheorshedonotwanttoenduretheharmwhichcantakeplacesurelyinthenextaffectionwithhisorherloverB:Wanttoenjoythehappinessofbeingsingle，likeonecandothingsathisorhermindwithoutconsideringhisloverC:Finally，someonekeepsingleintentionallybecauseheistoopickyabouthisloverandthinkhisidealmarriagepartnerisstillnotcomingeventhoughhestandsbesideyouactually。Ofcourse,thereshouldbeasmallnumberofpeople.Ithink，whothinkhispresentsituationdontpermithetoChasehislover，nohouse，nocar，nomoney，willmyloverlovemeandstaywithme sohestillkeepssingleintentionallybeforeherealizehisdreams。Sub-topic 3 Why does marriage matter and how to make it last? Forthemostpeople,weonlyhaveonechancetomarrywithanotherpeople,andtheywillbelivewitheachotherforalongtime,so,weneedtoconsidermanythingsclearlybeforemarriage.Ifacouplewanttomakemarriagelast,Ithinktheymusthaveaclearunderstandingofeachother,andmakethedeeprelationshipasbasisofthemarriage.People defined love as: based on certain material conditions and the common ideal of life, two people in their heart form the most sincere admiration for each other, and eager to become his/her lifelong partner .It is the strongest, most stable and specific feelings. “L”Loyal: Be loyal to your lover. “O”Observant: It is the bridge of love, which can lead one to the depths of the soul of another. “V”Valued: When you have dispute in something, you should respect his/her opinion or choice. “E”Excuse: Forgive hisher shortcomings and mistakes which can make love longer. People defined marriage as: the formal and public commitment of two people to spend the rest of their lives together. Love and marriage are closely related and promote each other. Marriage is built on the base of love. Only with the base of love can the marriage be happiness. Love is a prelude for marriage, and marriage is where love continues to grow. Before marriage, love is passionate. After marriage, love has changed gradually into a realistic one. Once married, the couple have to deal with numerous household chores and are disappointed to find the perfect beloved one. Love is a subjective personal emotion, whereas marriage is an objective legal union. However, starting a marriage requires a careful consideration. People should think it over that whether they are ready to perform their respective rights and obligations that laws and regulations call for. So, love needs attraction and marriage requires consideration. Topic 1 HealthSub-topic 1What important factors contribute to health? Why? Ithinkhealthylivinghabits,happymood,exercisemaycontributetohealth,becausesuitablelivinghabitscanprotectourbodyagainstviruses,keepinghappymoodcanmakemeworkandstudyinhighspirit,exercisecanmakeourbodystrong,enhanceOurbodysimmunitySub-topic 2Which is more important, mental health or physical health? Why? How to keep mental health or physical health? Ithinkmentalhealthismoreimportant,becausegoodmentalhealthcanhelppeopleenjoythemselfmore,secondly,itmayhelppeoplehandledifficultsituation,thirdly,itmakepeoplestaybetterwiththeirparents,theirfriends,theirpartners.Firstly,youmustgetenoughsleep,sleepisatimeforyourbodytorepairandreducestressfordailylife.Secondly,youshouldexerciseeveryday,exercisecanmakeyourbodystrong,whenyoufacestress,exercisecanhelpreleaseyourself.Thirdly,buildingconfidenceisvitaltomentalhealth,confidencecanhelpyougetthroughmanydifficulties.Sub-topic 3What is the biggest threat to peoples health in modern society? Why? How to cope with it?HealthydietisallaboutgivingyourbodythenutritionitneedsratherthanhowmuchyoueatFirstly,Insteadofasodaorbeer,youshouldeatfoodwithfluentoffibrinthatstosayyoushouldeatlessmeatbutmorevegetable.Secondly,youshouldusuallyeatfruitstogetvitaminandsomemineralsubstance.Thirdly,youshouldkeepawayfromalcoholandthetrashfoods.Health, by definition, is a state of physical, mental and social well-being. It implies the absence of infirmity or disease, but their mere absence does not mean health. Earning and maintaining health is an active process. Good health is a result of proper nutrition, regular exercise, health care and hygiene. One of the most important factors determining the mental health of an individual is his/her happiness quotient. Hence, effective stress management forms a vital factor in remaining healthy. What should we do to keep healthy in our daily life? Firstly, try to be less materialistic and keep your life simple. It is really unnecessary to keep up with the joneses. Why do you buy a car if you can avail of public transport? Secondly, to be healthy also includes being mentally healthy. Its another important guaranty for people to live or work well. Control your mind. What you think and how you think affect your general well-being. Refuse to entertain negative or self-derogatory thoughts and emotions. Thirdly, exercise regularly. Go for a short run every morning and exercise your eyes regularly, especially if you spend a lot of time in front of the computer. If you have to run errands around the neighborhood, walk or cycle around. Walk up stairways instead of taking the lift. Here, I want to share a sentence with you, the sentence is that enjoying your healthy life is the most important! That is all! Thanks for your attention!Topic 3 Job and CareerSub-topic 1What jobs are popular? Do you know some newly-born careers?IthinkJobsrelatedtoITindustryandfinancearepopularBecausethesejobsarewidelyrequiredandyoucangetwellpayed.IfIhavegratuted,IllalsosearchforajobrelatedtoITindustry.Todaymoreandmorenewly-borncareersareknownbyusselectedbymanypeopleastheirprofessionandalsoknowsomethingaboutthesenewly-borncareers.Forexample,withthedevelopmentofthebullettrain.,thestaffsonthebullett