视听说期末口语考试

1、6Question单元2：1.Have the environmental conditions of your hometown changed since your childhood?As environmental problems are becoming more and more serious all over the world, my hometown has changed a lot too since my childhood .For example, in my childhood, there were not many cars and the air was

2、 always so fresh to breath, but now, cars have made the air unhealthy for people to breathe and poisonous gas is given off by factories. Before, my hometown was surrounded by many trees, with the development of factories, many trees have been cut down and waste water is being poured continuously int

3、o rivers. Furthermore, wherever we go today, we can find rubbish carelessly disposed. These are the changes of environmental conditions of my hometown since my childhood. 2. what are some of current environmental problems in your hometown?Environmental problems are becoming more and more serious all

4、 over the world, so is my hometown. Nowadays, there are many kinds of environmental problems in my hometown. For example, the most obvious problem is water pollution, the rivers are not as clean as they were any more, worsely, fishes in it were died since these years, it is mainly caused by industri

5、al production and the use of chemical substances in agriculture .Then is the solid waste pollution. We all know that solid waste occupying and polluting land, it also can increase the incidence of acid rain.That is all, thank you. 3.what is being done to deal with the problems?To deal with the probl

6、ems, our governmenthastakenmanyconcretemeasures.Firstly, it has been let people gradually realized the importance of environmental protection through education. Secondly, many efforts have been made to put the population planning policy into practice. Finally, those who destroy the environment inten

7、tionally have been severely punished.Also, we ourselves has attached the importance of the environmental protection. We are no longer throw rubbish into the rivers and we plant more trees to clean the air.We know it is a long way to improve the environment of our hometown ,but we will never give up

8、. also, we will devote more efforts to protect it. 单元四Work in pairs and discuss what these family types refer toExtended familyAn extended family a family group with a close relationship among the members that includes not only parents and children but also uncles, aunts, grandparents and so on.An e

9、xtended family is usually very large and has a lot of members, which means youll never feel lonely. However, it also means youll have a lot of problems to deal with, especially how to get on well with others.Nuclear familyNuclear family refers to a family consisting of parents and their children. It

10、 is the most common family structure in the society which represents most peoples life.DINK family“ DINK” means Double Income and No Kids. When we talk about family, usually we think of children, who are very lovely and nave with big eyes, soft hair and round faces and always asking funny questions.

11、 But nowadays many young couples refuse to breed children. Then the family with only wife and husband is called “DINK family”.Single-parent familySingle-parent families are families with children under age 18 headed by a parent who is widowed or divorced and not remarried, or by a parent who has nev

12、er married.The reasons for single-parent families are different. Some single-parent families came about because of the death of a spouse,some single-parent families were the result of divorce,and some single parents have never married and so on.That is all,thak you! 单元五Which festival do you enjoy mo

13、st?My favourite festival is Spring Festival. It was the first day of the lunar year. Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, and I have lots of fun at the Spring Festival. I can have delicious food and wear new clothes .I can also get some money and gifts from my parents. On the fir

14、st day of the new year, everybody wears new clothes and greets relatives and friends with bows and congratulations wishing each other the best during the new year.Also, on the eve of the Spring Festival, The first thing we often do is to paste a spring couplet on doors which is written on red paper

15、to give a happy and prosperous atmosphere. Then, the whole family sit together to make dumplings. After eating dumplings, my brother and I go outdoors to set off firecrackers .We often stay up late to see New Year in, which is memorable.单元六1.What do you think people will choose: a low-paid job one l

16、ikes, or a boring well-paid job?I think many people prefer to find a job that they really like. After all, most people want to enjoy themselves rather than have plenty of money without a sense of achievement and happiness. On the other hand, some people may choose a well-paid job instead of a job cl

17、ose to their heart to earn more money. If one is in serious financial difficulty, one can hardly afford the luxury of a dream job. Money is the top priority.2. Do you think ones character is important in finding a job? Why or why not?I think it is. Although many employers lay emphasis on candidates

18、educational background and work experience, some believe that candidates character is equally important for a successful career. In contemporary society, many projects are so large that they require the coordination of a group of people rather than a single persons effort. Therefore, a good team pla

19、yer is often welcomed. Professionally skilled people may not be able to accomplish a large project if they are easily angered and cannot get along with their colleagues. If you want to assume a leading position, you should be firm on important issues while allowing your subordinates plenty of freedo

20、m. In fact, it is becoming increasingly common for companies to test candidates EQ (emotional quotient) before they decide to hire them.3. What questions do you think are often asked in an interview? Why are they asked?To start with, the interviewers may ask you about your education. In this way the

21、y can gather information to see if you have acquired the basic knowledge required for the job you are applying for. Perhaps most of them will ask you about your work experience in this field to see if you have the necessary skills for the job you have in mind. Usually employers do not like an entire

22、ly inexperienced employee. They may also ask about your character, weaknesses and strengths to find out what kind of person you are. They may even ask you something that is not directly related to the job in question. Your answers tend to show your intelligence level and communication skills.单元八1、Wh

23、y do you think some people smoke? What are the disadvantages of smoking? Some people think smoking makes them relax. Some people smoke just because all those around them smoke. Some believe that by passing cigarettes around, it will be easier for them to start a friendship. Others claim that smoking

24、 is a precondition for a booming tobacco industry, which in turn ensures a large tax income for the state. But I think those reasons, if we can call them reasons, are insignificant compared with the harm smoking brings. Smoking is harmful to ones health. It can lead to many diseases. Long-term smoki

25、ng may result in lung disease, or even lung cancer. Also, some heavy smokers may suffer from breathing difficulty, high blood pressure, heart trouble, amongst other diseases. It has been proved that even non-smokers who breathe in the smoke can develop health problems. Moreover, cigarettes cost mone

26、y. Some chain smokers consume two packs of cigarettes a day. This can be an unnecessary financial burden on a family that is not rich.2、In China becoming an old-age society ? Why? What problems can this cause and how can we solve them?The aging of the population depends on mortality and fertility, a

27、nd the falling birth rate is the main factor to accelerate the aging of the population. Earlier entered the aging society of China is one of the developing countries. Chinas population aging is not only Chinas own problems, and relationship to the process of the aging of the population in the world,

28、 the world watches. An aging population will bring the elderly family intergenerational structure changes. Population aging makes the medical security problems of the elderly is becoming prominent. And it causes elderly dependency coefficient, family and social burden of raising the old man. Healthy

29、 old age security efforts and development, is to ensure social stability, one of the important measures to solve old support, need the help of the whole society and support.3、What problems can poverty cause ?Can you think of any solution to the problem of poverty? With the boom developing of economy

30、, rich-poor divide is becoming more serious, many people are in poverty. Poverty may leads to some social problems. Owing to poverty, many children die of hunger and disease, leaving high mortality. Whats worse, crime rate is on the rise. Also, many kids can not be educated like their peers; many ch

31、ildren have to drop out of school because of lacking of money. So, what can we do to solve the problem? I think the high-roller should pay more taxes. Our government also need invest huge funds into the poverty-stricken areas, providing with the basic prevent of life and creating more jobs. Last, as

32、 Chinese citizens, we should not look down upon poor man. On the contrary, we could try our best to help them get rid of poverty and become better to get rich.4、What should be done to help unemployed people?Before unemployed people find a new job, their basic living standard should be met. They need

33、 subsidies (补助金) from the government to maintain live a normal life, which includes money for food, clothes, shelter and transportation. It is also important for unemployed people to be trained for re-employment. The government should offer training programs to update their skills so that they will

34、become competitive on in the job market again.对话单元二A: Most of the worlds rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers. They are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute!B: What a tragedy! , Many of the worlds plant and animal species exist only in rainforests.A: We

35、 really need to save the beautiful forests.B: Yeah, weve got to find a way to save them.A: Do you know our mayor is making a call to plant trees?B: Yeah, we do have to plant more trees. I hear China doesnt have a lot of forests compared with many countries.A: Thats true. Ive just read an article abo

36、ut afforestation. Chinas forest coverage rate was 18.21percent last yea, ranking only 130th in the world.B: No wonder we have to plant more trees.A: Dont lose heart. Progress has been remarkable. In 2000 the rate was just 16.55 percent.B: Wow, Im impressed.单元四A: It seems strange to me that Westerner

37、s fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.B: Is it the same where you live?A: I dont think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: Thats quite lower than in our count

38、ry. Moreover, do people get married young?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: wow.many of our young people get married before 20 and a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.单元五A: Are you okay? You look terrible! Where did you go?B: Just to the comer, but

39、Im frightened out of my wits.A: Whats up? You said you were only going to the store for a coke. B: All over people wore strange clothes and masks, with some in tall, pointed hats .I was scared silly when a guy with a bloody mask jumped out from a street comer all of a sudden.A: Ah, its October 31st,

40、 Halloween, the day for dressing like witches and ghosts and dont worry, They meant no harm. They did that just for fun.B: A group of children came over to me shouting, Trick or treat?A: They were hoping youd treat them with candy.B: Well, I didnt know that, so I simply ignored them.A: Then theyd pl

41、ay a trick on you, I guess.B: Exactly, they threw eggs at my car window. Its a funny kind of holiday. Whats it called? Halloween?A: Yes, its one of the oldest holidays in the West.B: I myself will never dress like a ghost and shout, Trick or treat?单元六A: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed

42、in an interview?B: Well, first of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress appropriately which means its often best to wear a suit. Some bosses dont like to see a candidate on a dirty T-shirt and jeans.A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in

43、 work.Then, what about during the interview?B: You should speak politely but firmly. If you look too shy, they may suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging task.A: Im not sure what kind of questions theyll ask.B: Theyll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companies usually dont want an entirely new hand. They dont want to spend time and money on training.A: Fortunately, I gained some experience at a law