托业口语考试问题回顾与准备

PART ONE 1 what is your name My Chinese name is and you can call me Messi it is my English name 2 where are you from I come from a small but pretty beautiful village located in Hubei Province which is the shooting location of one of Zhangyimou s famous movies Under the Hawthorn Tree 3 could you give me your identification please yes of course here it is 3 first let s talk about your work what do you do Actually I am still a student studying in University my major is investment economics and I will receive my master degree in next year 2012 the doomsday of the world 4 what is your favorite hobbies I really have a great deal of hobbies for example swimming playing basketball and badminton reading etc but when it come to my favorite hobby I suppose it is magic I enjoy learning all kinds of magic and show them to my friends although I am not a professional magician my friends think I am mysterious this add lots of fun to my life and I really hope I can have the opportunity of playing one for you but I am afraid that the time doesn t permit 5 what do you like to do in holidays where did you usually spend your holidays Ok usually I went back to my hometown in the summer and winter holidays since I could not only help my parents do some housework at home but also relax myself in the quiet and comfortable environment as I have mentioned my hometown is small but quite attractive the air is always fresh and the scenery is absolutely natural it is a fabulous place to stay 5 can you tell me about yourself My pleasure I am 24years old I come from Hubei province but now I am studying in University as a postgraduate my major is investment economics 6 can you tell me about you hometown My hometown is a small but pretty beautiful village located in Yichang Hubei Province which is the shooting location of one of Zhangyimou s famous movies Under the Hawthorn Tree 7 Could you tell me about your reasons for learning English There are two main reasons first and foremost i love studying English maybe it sounds unbelievably but learning English is really one of my hobbies By studying English i can learn some exotic customs literature and history of English speaking countries Second I believe that good English will add my opportunities of finding a handsome job when I graduate since English absolutely is the basic and most important communication tool in the international contacts 8 the importance of English Well as you know since China joined WTO in 2001 China has received more competition at the same time And if Chinese corporates plan to expand their business abroad and do business with other multinational companies they will have to use English the international language to bridge the cultural difference Therefore English has become a critical factor in international contacts Actually learning English is not only for the need of globalization but more important for expanding our knowledge You see many western technologies researches are more advanced than ours In order to studying and absorbing them we should at first learn English well 9 the importance of international trade You know since China carried out its opening policy in 1970s China has started its international interaction officially and comprehensively Again since China jointed WTO in 2001 Chinese corporates have received more opportunities as well as challenges at the same time Ever since more and more Chinese companies have been established to do business with other multinational companies overseas and have reaped great benefit The importance of international trade in our nation therefore can be seen on the surprisingly increasing GDP growth of our nation and the improving standard of living for our people 10 Could you tell me about your ambitions for the future Well in the first decades after my graduation I want to work for a leading investment bank in China learn every details of this field and become an expert accumulate experiences and capital Then I my leave the company and start my own business establish my own company and devote all my energy to make it ranked in the World s Top Five Hundred Enterprises in my life Part 1 Questions for reference Can you tell me about yourself Can you tell me about your hometown Can you tell me about your friends Could you tell me about the facilities in your hometown Could you tell me about your reasons for learning English Could you tell me about your interests outside college or work Could you tell me about your ambitions for the future Could you tell me why you chose this type of work these studies Could you tell me how much you use English at work in your studies Could you tell me what you like best about your work studies Could you tell me what you like least about your work studies Could you tell me how important you think English is in business life in China Could you tell me how important you think imports and exports are to China Could you tell me what effect you think technology is having on business life in China Could you tell me what effect you think advertising has on people in China Could you tell me how working life is changing in China Could you tell me how important you think the tourist industry is to China Can you tell me about your reasons for choosing your profession or studies Can you tell me what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years Can you tell me how important a foreign language is to you in your work or studies Can you tell me how you relax from your work or studies Can you tell me what you would like to change about your work or studies Can you tell me whether you would like to work or study in a foreign country Can you tell me which foreign language you think will be most important in the future for business in China Can you tell me what you think is the biggest change in working life in China Can you tell me how important you think it is for people who work in business in China to be familiar with information technology Can you tell me which professions are most useful for China Can you tell me how people s attitudes to work are changing in China Can you tell me which you think are the most important new commercial activities in China PART 2 Well I would like to make a one minute presentation on the topic The importance of Well in my opinion you should never underestimate the importance of To begin with But more than that From my point of view has a direct impact on the success or failure of because will definitely influence the way if They will on the contrary if they may tend to So in a word How to when it comes to xxing quite a number of things can be done To we should focus on two important things first second besides When aiming at is a important factor to be considered In addition to is also important as well Besides That s all Tank you for your attention While there are also other considerations in I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones Part 3 Long Dialogue 30 seconds preparation 5 min for BEC III You know our company is Making your own point As far as I m concerned To the best of my judgment To the best of my knowledge In my view In my opinion Personally As I see it It s clear obvious to me that It looks to me as if It seems to me Developing points Besides On the other hand Not only that Apart from that And another thing Agreement You can say that again I couldn t agree more That s a fabulous idea That s absolutely true I think you are absolutely right I m with you on that That s how I feel too That s just what I was thinking That s exactly what I think That s a good point Yeah you are quite right That s just how I see it That s exactly my opinion Polite Disagreement Yes perhaps Well yes Yes in a way Yes to some extent Mmm possibly Yeah I agree up to a point Well you ve got a point there There s something in that I suppose I see your point but Well that might be the case Well the point I m trying to make is that I am not so sure Do you think so I m not so certain Well it depends Well I don t know Mmm I m not so sure you re right Important points Always use different ways to echo Use well and say often Questions like Don t you think so and Really a good idea isn t it should be used to gain high scores Use like what for example You mean mmm or uh I don t quite get it What do you mean as necessary But don t stop in the middle of the conversation Use Sooo that s all quite good or Ok let s do that etc as a signal to tell partner the first discussion topic has been finished Use questions for initiating each discussion point One of the partners should count how many points have already been covered 2 to 3 points should be enough Don t list too many points Then you won t have enough time for the next topic Use There are many ways of doing this There are not too many ways I m afraid It s not difficult to do It s rather difficult etc to add color to your language See how you can naturally make transition to the next point For example Well I ve just hit upon another good idea Oh yeah Oh well Another thing won t be a bad idea either Recap is not necessary if you have run out of time Remember to budget your time wisely Staff Suggestion Scheme Your company is planning to introduce a suggestion scheme and to encourage members of staff at all levels to contribute ideas You have been asked to consider ways of setting up the scheme Discuss and decide together How to set up the scheme so that all staff feel they can contribute How suggestions from members of staff could be evaluated What kinds of rewards would be suitable for suggestions made 1 open to everyone 2 employs a variety of means 3 anonymous 4 not time consuming 5 token reward 1 popularity 2 discussion or vote 3 comparison to current practice 4 utility and potential 1 reward system should be determine 2 types of rewards eg Cash prizes salary increases free holiday non material recognition eg the employee of the month the employee of the year Staff Suggestion Scheme A You know our company is thinking of setting up a suggestion scheme now 题目的前 一半 B Yeah just to encourage members of staff at all levels to put forward some ideas and suggestions 题目的后一半 Not a bad idea I must say 补充性发言 A So how can we set up the scheme so that all staff members will feel free to contribute 第一个圆点后的问题 以问句形式提出 B Well we should definitely make sure that the scheme is open to everyone regardless of hierarchy in the corporate ladder 观点 1 A You mean the scheme should cover everyone from top management to entry level new staff members right 反诘澄清 非实质性发言 B You got it It s difficult to imagine a scheme like this will be useful without significant input from ordinary folks 观点 1 发展句 A That s how I feel too 呼应 I also believe that we should employ a variety of means in conducting the scheme say questionnaires email communication and 观点 2 兼发展句 B and things like a suggestion box 打断 观点 2 发展句 A Cool idea 呼应 But all suggestions should be made on an anonymous basis 观点 3 You know people may have certain concerns 观点 3 发展句 B Yes I think you are quite right 呼应 Anonymity should be guaranteed to dispel any hesitation folks may have 观点 3 发展句 Oh well when it comes to that I believe the suggestion scheme ought not to take up too much time either 观点 4 Otherwise A Otherwise our busy staff won t be so happy I am sure 观点 4 发展句 B Yeah 呼应 And a token reward won t be such a bad idea either 观点 5 How would you say 反问 A Sure 呼应 Sooo that s all quite good but when we have actually gotten truckl