专四口语试题

2008

Task III: Role-playing

Student A: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You think these people deserve a chance since they have contributed a lot to the country. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You don’t think these people should be given this chance since it is unfair to the other people who work so hard to pass the exam. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2009

Student A: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. You think that the Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But your partner thinks that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that the Internet is a good place to meet friends. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. Your partner thinks that the Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But you think that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2010

Student A: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a positive effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a negative effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner should start the conversation.

2011

Student A: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s child-raising memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,” which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is good for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s child-raising memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,” which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is bad for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2012

Student A: Today in China, more and more public museums at national and provincial levels have stopped charging admission fees. Yet people have different opinions on this. Some think that people have the right to enjoy free access to such cultural facilities as museums, while others insist that free admission cause lots of problems. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think that museums should be free to the public while your partner thinks that an entrance fee is necessary. Try to convince him of her. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Today in China, more and more public museums at national and provincial levels have stopped charging admission fees. Yet people have different opinions on this. Some think that people have the right to enjoy free access to such cultural facilities as museums, while others insist that free admission cause lots of problems. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think that an entrance fee is necessary while your partner thinks that museums should be free to the public. Try to convince him or her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2013

Student A: Several Chinese universities in recent years enroll students into broad areas (e.g., liberal arts, sciences, management, etc.) rather than specific majors (e.g., English, math, finance, etc.).Students have a chance to take courses offered by various departments before they choose their majors at the beginning of their second year. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think this arrangement is good for students while your partner doesn't think so. Try to convince him or her. Remember you should start the conversation.

Student B: Several Chinese universities in recent years enroll students into broad areas (e.g., liberal arts, sciences, management, etc.) rather than specific majors (e.g., English, math, finance, etc.).Students have a chance to take courses offered by various departments before they choose their majors at the beginning of their second year. You and your partner are discussing this issue. Your partner think that this arrangement is good for students while you r don't think so. Try to convince him or her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2008

Task III: Role-playing

Student A: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You think these people deserve a chance since they have contributed a lot to the country. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

2009

Student A: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. You think that the Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But your partner thinks that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that the Internet is a good place to meet friends. Remember you should start the conversation.

2010

Student A: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a positive effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

2011

Student A: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s child-raising memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,” which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is good for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember you should start the conversation.

2012

Student A: Today in China, more and more public museums at national and provincial levels have stopped charging admission fees. Yet people have different opinions on this. Some think that people have the right to enjoy free access to such cultural facilities as museums, while others insist that free admission cause lots of problems. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think that museums should be free to the public while your partner thinks that an entrance fee is necessary. Try to convince him of her. Remember you should start the conversation.

2013

Student A: Several Chinese universities in recent years enroll students into broad areas (e.g., liberal arts, sciences, management, etc.) rather than specific majors (e.g., English, math, finance, etc.).Students have a chance to take courses offered by various departments before they choose their majors at the beginning of their second year. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think this arrangement is good for students while your partner doesn't think so. Try to convince him or her. Remember you should start the conversation.

2008

Student B: Today in China, lots of famous people, such as athletes, are admitted to famous universities without taking the college entrance exam. You and your partner are discussing the issue. You don’t think these people should be given this chance since it is unfair to the other people who work so hard to pass the exam. Your partner does not agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2009

Student B: Today in China, more and more people like to make friends online. Your partner thinks that the Internet is a good place to meet new friends. But you think that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Try to convince your partner that cyber-friendship is fake and dangerous. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2010

Student B: Nowadays many college students look for romance on campus. You think campus love can have a negative effect on personal development, but your partner doesn’t agree. Discuss this issue with your partner and try to convince him/her. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner should start the conversation.

2011

Student B: Yale law professor Amy Chua’s child-raising memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has recently captured global attention. In the book, Chua stresses the merits of “Chinese parenting,” which means high expectations, strict discipline (such as no TV or computer games), and punishment instead of encouragement. You think that such strict parenting is bad for the growth of children, but your partner doesn’t agree. Try to convince him/her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2012

Student B: Today in China, more and more public museums at national and provincial levels have stopped charging admission fees. Yet people have different opinions on this. Some think that people have the right to enjoy free access to such cultural facilities as museums, while others insist that free admission cause lots of problems. You and your partner are discussing this issue. You think that an entrance fee is necessary while your partner thinks that museums should be free to the public. Try to convince him or her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.

2013

Student B: Several Chinese universities in recent years enroll students into broad areas (e.g., liberal arts, sciences, management, etc.) rather than specific majors (e.g., English, math, finance, etc.).Students have a chance to take courses offered by various departments before they choose their majors at the beginning of their second year. You and your partner are discussing this issue. Your partner think that this arrangement is good for students while you r don't think so. Try to convince him or her. Remember your partner will start the conversation.