大二口语考试复习提纲

2009级口语考试复习提纲1. Do you think parents love for their children is the greatest love in the world? Why?Yes, I agree with the opinion that parents love for their children is the greatest love in the world. For one thing, parents love for their children is selfless because they never ask for something from their children in return for their love. For another, parents love for their children is never changing. They are always there whenever they are needed.In a word, theres no love like parents love for their children. 2. Do you often call your parents? What do you usually tell your parents on the phone?I call for my parents every week because we make it a point to spend some time with each other. Besides ask them whether they are well, I usually tell my parents about my friend, school, activities, dream, hopes and so on. In a word, I will ask them for help when I am in trouble. But when fathers day, mothers day and their birthday coming I also will call them and express my gratitude for them because they pay out more for us during we grow up. Of course, if I am use out of money, I will ask them for some money.3. What is your father/mother like?My father seems to be a very ordinary person. But he is quite extraordinary in my eyes, I have never lost my wonder at his good-personalities such as devotion, care, optimism ever since my childhood. Being a farmer, my father works very hard in the fields all the year round. Father devotes all himself to our family. He always tries his best to support our family and afford the tuitions for my two brothers and me. Now he is looking much older and weaker than any other fathers of his age because of hard work. In spite of all this, my father never complains to us. It is his full devotion that both my brothers and I are able to study at colleges. My father is a person full of optimism. He never complains about our poor life. He often tells us that everything will be all right if we have enough confidence in life. Due to his optimism, we are all confident to face our life and study.4. Do you usually remember your parents birthdays? What do you usually do for your parents on their birthdays?I remember my parents birthdays clearly. On my parents birthdays, I usually buy them some gifts such as a coat, a glove with my pocket money or send them a letter or a congratulation card for them. And I will visit them or call them no matter how busy I am. In a word, I will do some-thing creative to try to express my gratitude and my deep love for them in a special way. My dear friends, when your parents birthdays coming, please call them and tell them you love them.5. Have you ever experienced or read about an amusing case of coincidence? What is it?Theres No Story without Coincidence. The story happened two years ago. One day, I was walking along the street when a man walked towards me. He asked me the way in English. No matter how hard I tried I couldnt understand what he said. He repeated again and again. At last I seemed to know what he was saying. He thought I could speak English. So he asked me the way in English. My goodness! His English was very fast and confused me a lot. Then he spoke English very slowly. He even wrote the English words on a piece of paper. In the end I managed to help him get the right way. A few months later, I attend a summer course, learning English. I was surprised to find that man was there, teaching us English. Theres no story without coincidence!6. How do people react to coincidences? How important are they in human life?People remember coincidences and love to pass them around among friends. Some people try to find a cause and effect relationship between events that happen to share some similarities. Some people believe coincidences can reveal relationships between events, human beings and natural phenomena that are not obvious to them. Coincidences make life more interesting, amusing and colorful. Coincidences make very good stories for small talk. Coincidences make great stories, just as the saying goes “No coincidences, no stories.” 7. What do you think of marriage? Do you think a happy marriage is the most important thing in your lifeFor me, marriage is the harbor for two tired heart. When I feel tired, there be a harbor for me to relax ourselves. Family is an important part of our society. Our harmonious society is composed of thousands of happy family. Marriage, family, work, and so on compose our life. Lack of any aspect will make our life incomplete. A happy marriage is the basis of our happy life. One cannot work and live happily without a happy marriage. So a happy marriage is very important in our life. 8. What kind of person do you want to marry? What are your standards in choosing?I want to marry someone who loves me and cares for me most, must be ambitious, broad-minded, and has a sense of responsibility. I wouldnt like to marry someone who is too selfish, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, rude and impolite. When I choose my life companion, I often put key point on her character and appearance. She does not need very, but she must be kindhearted and responsibility. Only with these characters that she can take good care of our baby and parents.9. What do you think is crucial for a happy marriage?A happy marriage depends on various kinds of conditions.One of them is Communication. In my opinion, Communication takes an important part in a happy marriage. Obviously a couple must have a common topic which can exchange. Whether talking about principle of big problem or daily life things. We should speak directly from our feelings, desire and needs. Whats more, respect and understanding between husband and wife contribute much to the happy marriage. And matched educational levels may help the couples have more in common. Though happiness in a family does not depend on it, suitable wealth is also essential for a happy marriage.10. Have you heard of marriage agreements? Do you think a couple should sign a marriage agreement before getting married?Yes, I heard of marriage agreements. Nowadays more and more couples make marriage agreements for the benefitof their marriage and they want that can help their marriages for better directions. I think a marriage agreement shows how much you and your partner are going to respect each others needs and expectations. Whats more, it promises a harmonious h:munjs relationship in married life.11. If you sign a marriage agreement, what items will you write in?12. How do you define humor?Humor is easy to recognize, but difficult to define. Generally speaking, humor refers to something that is funny, amusing or comicalkmikl. It helps in overcoming the various problems in life and not being bothered too much by them. For me, humor also is a sign of intelligence. It refers to the ability to see, appreciate, or express what is amusing or comical. So sometimes we also regard it as an important kind of art.13. What is the value of humor in interpersonal relationships?Humor is valuable to a persons growing up. As the saying goes, Laughter is the best medicine. On the one hand, a sense of humor shows that a person is well educated. A sense of humor reduces stress and makes the body function better. On the other hand, humor can break the ice, strengthen relationships and help one handle an embarrassing situation. In a word Humor is important in everyones life, whoever he is, because you can deal with all kinds of embarrassing occasions with this special skill. Why not enrich your knowledge and become a man with a good sense of humor?14. Does humor mean lack of seriousness?I do not agree with the opinion that humor mean lack of seriousness. Having a sense of humor does not mean that one is lack of seriousness. Oppositely pzitli, humor means express ones communicative skill and social adaptability. As for me, humor is a very important element in our daily life, it shows up whenever and wherever while we are making friends, going sightseeing and even having a blind date. So sometimes we also regard it as an important kind of art. People cannot live without humor, just like fish cannot live without water. All in all,