中科院研究生英语A课程英语口试对话2012.doc

Unit 1 Introductions and Conversation StartersYou run into a dancer you admire greatly at a party. How do you greet her/him?A: Hi Jesse. Im Simpson. Nice to meet you. Ive heard all about you. B: Really? I hope its not anything bad about me. A: Not at all. You are very popular. Mike says you are a very great dancer. B: Thanks for your compliment. Im so flattered. A:I like your dance very much. Every time when I see you dance on the TV. I really thought that you are a bird and you can fly. But I am not good at it.B:is it really? If you like this kind of dance, I can teach you. I really like to share with people who like dance.A:Oh, thats sound cool. But my body isnt so flexible as you, I am afraid I cant do it.B:No,No,No, you are wrong. You know that Never too late to learn.A:So you really think I can do it?B:Of course you can. You can be better than before at least. Right?A:Thats very kind of you. So when will be free? I know you are always very busy.B:OK, let me see. I cant decide it yet now, but I can leave you my phone number. We can contact each other after the party. Do you agree that?A:Yes I do. I think there is really so many things I can learn.B:Yes, and the secret is, if you really like it, you will success sooner or later.A:Were glad to finally be able to meet you. Dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes. B: Is there anything I can do to help? A: No, everything is pretty much ready. Were just waiting on the roast. I hope you like roast beef. B: Yes, of course. Mike tells me you are a fabulous cook. A:Oh, Im happy to hear that. so you can check wether he is right or not. Just make yourself!B:Thank you. See you later!Unit 2 Ask your friend to pick up your parents at the railway station. Make sure your friend will be informed of all the important information.A:Hello, B. Do you have time tomorrow afternoon?B:Let me see. Im free tomorrow. Whats wrong?A:My parents come to see me and they will arrive at Beijing tomorrow afternoon. But I have an important lesson at that time so I cant pick up them at the railway station as I promised. Could you help me to pick up them?B:Sure. Which train will they take?A:G34, from Jinan to Beijing. B:Which station will the train arrive at? I remember it arrives at bsrs, but Im not sure.A:Yes, you are right. It arrives at Beijing South Railway Station.B:Well, when will the train arrive?A:A quarter past two. B:The traffic is bad at that moment, Id better set off earlier.A:You are so thoughtful. The weather forecast say that it rains tomorrow, dont forget to take an umbrella.B:Thanks. Then how can I recognize your parents?A:My father has a round face and bushybi hair. He is about 175 centimetressentimi:tz tall.B:EmmWhat does your mother look like?A:My mother has short curly hair and big eyes. She is as tall as me.B:OK, I got it. But I think its a bit difficult to recognize.A:I will send their photos to your e-mails and I will tell you what they wear tomorrow in advance.B:Thats fine. I will wait for them at the front door of KFC.A:OK.I will tell them and give your phone number to my parents. When they arrive, they will call you.B:When I meet your parents I will let you know at once.A:Thanks very much. You are so kind at heart.B: Dont mention it. Thats my pleasure.Unit 3 Jessica asks for suggestions from her roommate Cindy on what gift to buy for her boyfriends birthday.A:Hey, Cindy. How about today?B:Well, thanks. What about you?A:Nothing different. Im wondering if you could help me.B:Whats wrong?A:My boyfiends birthday is coming. I was wondering about what gift should I choose for him. Could you give me some advice?B:What are his habits?A:He likes reading detective novels, playing basketball, and most of all. He has wide interests.B:EmmHow about a detective novel he wants.A:A book? I have given him one at Valentines vlntain Day.B: Well, Let me see. How about a nice pen? I remember that you told me he likes handwriting.A:Wow, thats a good idea! Do you prefer to buy things at Internet shop or real shop?B:If I were you, I would choose the Internet shop. Its more convinent and cheaper.A:So Which shopping website do you advice.B:I prefer to . I think it has more options. But you should buy it at a standard shop.A:Fine. Let me have a look.What about that one? Its very nice.B:Oh, It looks so pretty that I dont think its suitable for a boy. I think that one is better.A:You really have a good taste. Its rather wonderful. But which colour should I buy, the black one or the gray one? I think both colour are beautiful.B:It depends on you. Its your gift.A:Em. Let me see.B:I think it is hard to decide. Because no matter which one you buy he will like it because its from you.A:Well. I decide to choose the black one. B:Its really suitable for him. I beg that it must be the best gift he receives.A:Thanks a lot. You really give me a great favor.B:Dont mention it.Unit 4 Brian did something that made his girlfriend Mary pretty mad at him. Now he tries to fix things up by suggesting to take her to a fine restaurant and movie afterwards, but Mary is still quite angry.A: Hi, Mary, wait for me!B: Whats up?A: I am so sorry for what I did, forgive me, please?B: It is not easy to do so. Im pretty mad at you.A: I am terribly sorry andB:Dont say sorry any more. I wont forgive you.A:Please let me finish my words. To compensate my fault, I was just wondering if you would like to have a big dinner?B: It sounds very nice, but I dont want to have dinner with you.A:How about watch a movie after dinner. The new comedic movie lost in Tailand is really interesting. Those who have watched it speak highly of the movie. I just want to cheer you up.B: Now Im in a bad mood and watching a comedic movie is not a good idea to me.A:We can watch other the movies. Besides lost in Tailand, how about life of Pi? Are you interested in it? B:I have no interest in anyone of them.A:Please dont say so. Its all my fault. Forgive me, OK? B: Ive been waiting for a long time that day! You were an hour late. Im JUST freezing! A: Im so sorry. I was too busy that I forgot the time that day.B: Forget the time?! You must forget that you are always late.A: You know, I need to work hard for our further. Forgive my careless, OK? And I wont be late this time.B: I just trust you once more. NO AGAIN! A: I promise. Lets have dinner together and then go to see the movie tonight. B: Emm.I have to have dinner with Cindy A:Oh, its a pitty. Maybe tomorrow. Please give me a chance to compensate you.B:Thats OK.A: Great! Ill pick you up at 5 oclock tomorrow afternoon.B: See you!A: See you!Unit 5 Finding and Giving DirectionsHow to get to Beijing Capital Airport?A:Excuse me.B:Yes?A:Sorry to bother you. But could you tell me the way to the Beijing Capital Airport please?B: the Beijing Capital Airport? Let me think, its very far from here. And you cant go there directly. You must take the bus or subway.A:I see. So do you know how could I get there as soon as possible?B:I think taking the subway would be quicker. Can you see the subway sign in the street now? you just need to go down to the subway and buy a ticket for line 10, then you should change your line to 5 at station Olympic National Park. Then you can see the final station of line 5 is Beijing Capital Airport.A:Oh, thats very specific. But I am afraid I will forget the station and the subway line. Is there some good method for me to keep the right way?B:Yes, the subway station is very humanized. You can see all the stations and subway lines on a map at