大学英语四级口语考试试题构成及评分标准

大学英语四级口语考试试题构成及评分标准

试题结构
任务
热身
任务名称
自我介绍(Self
introduction)
1
短文朗读(Read
aloud)
简短回答(Question
& answer)
个人陈述(Individual
presentation)
考生回答2个与所朗读的短文有
关的问题
考生经过准备后，根据所给提示作
1分钟发言
考生经过准备后，朗读一篇短文
准备：45秒
答题：1分钟
任务描述
考生作简短的自我介绍
时间
每人20秒
2
答题：每题20秒
准备：45秒
答题：1分钟
准备：1分钟
答题：3分钟
3
4
两位考生经过准备后，根据设定的
小组互动(Pair work)
情景和任务进行交谈

考试成绩
考试总分为 15 分，分为 A 、 B 、 C 和 D 四个等级。C 等以上者将获得由教
育部高教司颁发的注有 CET Spoken English Test 成绩等级的CET证书
等级标准
A+ 14.5-15分
A 13.5-14.4分
能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，基本上没有困难。
B+ 12.5-13.4 分
B 11-12.4 分
能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，虽有些困难，但不影响交际。
C+ 9.5-10.9 分
C 8-9.4 分
能用英语就熟悉的题材进行简单的口头交际。
D 7.9 分以下
尚不具有英语口头交际能力。

大学英语四级口语考试样题
CET Spoken English Test – Band Four
Sample Paper
Topic A - 1
Topic Area: Daily Life
Topic: Travel
Examiner:
Hello, welcome to the CET Spoken English Test – Band Four. We wish you both
good luck today. Now let’s begin with self- introductions.
Candidate A, would you please start?（考生A先回答，时间20秒）
Thank you. Candidate B, now it’s your turn.(然后考生B回答，时间20秒)
Thank you. OK, now that we know each other, let’s go on.
Examiner:
Task 1Read Aloud
In this task, you are to read aloud a short passage. You will have 45 seconds to
go over the passage and 1 minute to read it aloud. Now here is the passage.
(屏幕显示以下文字)
Many people would list San Francisco as one of the most delightful cities in the
world. Sitting on the Pacific coast, it gives you a feeling of the sea. The sea breezes
wake you up and make you eat well and sleep well. The city was planned with
straight roads, and these roads cross each other at right angles, making squares as
they do in many American cities. Very often you can find yourself on top of a hill in
the city, looking down one of these straight roads as it rises and falls on its journey
through the town. A good way to travel these roads is by cable car. These are buses
that run on rails in the ground up and down the steep hills.
(考生准备时间45秒)
Now please begin to read on hearing the beep.
(考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟)
Examiner:

Task 2Question and Answer
In this task, you are to answer two questions. For each question, you will have 20
seconds to respond. Please start speaking on hearing the beep.
(问题文字不显示在屏幕上)
Question 1:
What would many people think of San Francisco according to the passage?

(考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒)
Question 2:
Which city in China do you like most? And why?
(考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒)
Examiner:
Task 3Individual Presentation
In this task, you are to talk about the picture displayed on the screen. You will
have 45 seconds to prepare and 1 minute to talk about it. Now here is the
picture.

(考生准备时间45秒)
Now please start speaking on hearing the beep.
(考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟)
Examiner:

Task 4Pair Work
In this task, you are to talk with your partner about a plan of travel. Suppose
you have three days to go sightseeing together. Talk with each other and make a
plan for your trip. Your plan may include:
1. place(s) to visit
2. schedule
3. means of transportation

You will have 1 minute to prepare and three minutes to talk. Remember, this is a
pair activity and you need to interact with each other. Your performance will be
judged according to your contribution to the pair work. Now please start to
prepare.

(屏幕上显示以下文字)
Your plan may include:
1. place(s) to visit
2. schedule
3. means of transportation
(考生准备时间1分钟)
Now please start your talk on hearing the beep.
(考生A和B讨论，时间3分钟)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.


大学英语四、六级考试口语考试样题
CET Spoken English Test
Sample Paper
Topic A - 1
Topic Area : City Life
Topic : City Traffic
Part 1 (5 minutes)
Examiner:
Good morning (Good afternoon), everybody. Could you please tell me your name and
the number of your admission ticket? Your name, please. And your number? … Your
name? … And your number? ... Thank you.
Now would you please briefly introduce yourselves to each other? Remember, you
should not mention the name of your university. (1.5 minutes)
OK, now that we know each other we can do some group work. First of all, I'd like to ask
each of you to say something about life in the city.
[ C1, C2, C3 ]
1) How do you like living in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?
2) What do you think is the most serious challenge of living in a city like Beijing
( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?
3) How do you like shopping in a supermarket?
4) Where would you like to live, downtown or in the suburbs, and why?
5) What measures do you think we should take to reduce air pollution in Beijing
( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?
6) Can you say something about the entertainment available in your city?
7) Where would you like to find a job after graduation, in a big city like Beijing or
Shanghai or in a small town and why?
8) What's your impression of the people in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?
Part 2 (10 minutes)
Examiner:

Now let's move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is
“City Traffic”. You'll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport.
I'd like each of you to give a brief description of each type and then compare the two types.
You'll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk
about the picture(s). Don't worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are
your pictures.
[1 minute later]
Now, [ C1 ], would you please start first? [ C2 ] and [ C3 ], please put your pictures aside
and listen to what [ C1 ] has to say.
[1.5 minutes later] OK. [ C2 ], now it's your turn.
[1.5 minutes later] OK, [ C3 ], and now it's your turn.
Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I'd like you to
discuss this topic further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transport for a
big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …). During the discussion you may argue with
each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half
minutes for the discussion. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions
to the discussion.
[If one candidate talks too long]
Sorry, I'll have to stop you now. Let's listen to what [ C? ] has to say.
[If one candidate keeps silent for a long time]
Now, [ C? ], could you please say something about your view of …?
[4.5 minutes later]
All right, that's the end of the discussion.
Part 3 (5 minutes)
Examiner:
Now I'd like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”.
[Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates.]
[ C1 or C2 or C3 ]
· During the discussion, why did you say that ... ?
· What kind of transport do you usually use in your city?
· Do you have any suggestions as to how traffic conditions can be improved in big cities?
· Do you think private cars should be encouraged?
· Why do you think some Western countries encourage people to ride bicycles?
Now, that's the end of the test. Thank you, everybody.
大学英语四六级口语考试历年话题
May2004
Questionsaboutsenseofresponsibility
ndofpeoplewouldyouliketoworkwith?
youthinkaboutpeoplewhodon'tkeeptheirpromises?
oufeelaboutstudentswhoareoftenlateforclass? ndofpeoplewouldyouliketoemployifyouweretheboss?

DiscussionWhethertheyoungergenerationtoda yhasastrongsenseofresponsibility?Morequestion
s

tchildrenhavetheresponsibilitytocarefor theirelderlyparents?Whyorwhynot?
hinkit'simpor tantforstudentstohaveastrongresponsibility?Reasons ?
ousuggestsomewaystoenhanceone'ssenseofrespon sibility?
uldyoudowithanirresponsibleemployee?
thediscussion,whydidyousaythat...?

QuestionsaboutSocialbehavier
etalongwithyourroommates?
hinkpeoplearelesshonesttodaythantheyusedtobe?
hinkit'salwayswrongtotellalie?
hinkoneshouldalwaysbereadytohelpothers?
op l'syou
ropinion?FightingDishonesty(forcandidate s)

Pleasecommentonthefollowingformofdisho nestbehaviorandgiveexamplestoillustrateyourpoint.
nginexams
gfakecommodities
stimula nts,orillegaldrugs,forbetterathleticperformance
gorescapingtaxesDiscussion

ThebestwaytofightdishonestyMorequestions
elieveinthesayingthathonestyisthebestpolicy? < br>ueverbeencheatedbyanybody?Ifyes,,howdidyouavoid beingc
heated?
elievehonestyisimportantinde velopingfriendships?
uldyoudoifyourfoundsomebodycheatinginexams?
hinkpeoplewillbenefitfrombeingdishonest?
thediscussion,whydidyousaythat...?

Questionsaboutcitydevelopment
inChina?
itydoyoulikebest?Why?
oyouprefertowork,acoastalcityoraninlandcity? < br>sthegovemmentencourageyoungpeopletoworkinthewes temareasofChina?
youthinkaboutthat?If
youwe remayorofacity(forcandidates)

Pleasetellu swhatyouwoulddoaboutthetwoareasofconcernlistedonyo urcardifyouweremayoroft
hecity.
mentHousing
mentPublicSecurity
ionMedicalCare
efortheunemployed

PublictransportationDiscussion
ThequalitiesamayorshouldhaveMorequestions
eregiventhejobofamayor,wouldyouacceptit?
y outhinkcouldbethemostdifficultproblemforamayor? youthinkisthebestwaytosolvetheproblemofunemploym ent?
ueverthoughtofdoingadministrationworkafte rgraduation?
ntributionsoyouthinkauniversityst udentcanmaketocitydevelopment?

Questionsabouteducation
youfeelwhenyoufirstwenttoschool?
youliketheschoolyouattended?
hildreninyour hometowngotoschoolwhentheyreachschoolage?Whyorwhyn ot?
havetopayalotofextrafeeswhenyouwenttoschoo l?Explain.
saysomethingaboutyourformerclassmat eswhofailedtogetintouniversity?
ueverbeenbackt oyourformerschooltoseeyourteacher?
Therighttoe ducation(forcandidates)Describethepicturesandtalka boutthedifficultieschildreninp
oorareasfaceinge ttinganeducation.

1.学校环境对比
2.上学路途对比
3.考上大学与否对比
4.兄妹上学对比
Discussion
Why allchildrenshouldbegivenequalopportunitytogetanedu cation?Morequestions
nty?
hinkit'sagoodide aforparentstosendtheiryoungchildrenabroadtostudy?
outhinksomeparentsliketosendtheirchildrentoexp ensiveprivateschools?
'syourcommentonschoolswh ichchargestudentsunreasonablefees?
eencouragepeopletocontributetoProjectHope?
Waystomotivatestudents(forcandidates)Doyouthinkth efollowingwayiseffectiveinmotivatingst
udentsto learn?
frequentexams
ngcoursecontent
ingstudents'interestinwhatisbeingtaught
ingstrictregulationsDiscussion
Whysomestudentslackmotivationforlearning?
Morequestions
'syourmotivationforlearning?
hinkit'stheteacher'sjobtomotivatestudents?
hinkmotivationisimportantforsuccess?
haveanyothersuggestionsformotivatingstudents?
'stheirreasonsfordoingso?
thediscussjon,whydidyoudaythat... ?

Nov.2004
Questions
ndofpeopledoyoulikeworkingwith?
elíeveínth esayingsafriendindeed
youthínkofpeoplewhoalways relyonotherpeople'shomework?
youthínkofstudent swhooftencopyotherpeople'shomework?
ourclassmates,whodoyouadmiremost?
ourteachers,whodoyourespectmost?

Peopleyouadmire（forcandidates）
whohaveteamspirit
whoarereadytohelpothers
whohaveastrongdetermination
whoarewillingtotrynewideasormethodsDiscussion
Whichkindofpersonismorelikelytobesuccessfulinl ife?Morequestions
hinkweshou~dcarryonth,espiritofLeiFengtoday? < br>hinkBillGateswouldhavebeensuccessfulifhehadfini shedcollege?
hinkagoodeducationwillensureasuccessfulcareer?
ousaywealthisasymbolofsuccess?
hinkpeoplew hogetrichovemightcanbeconsideredsuccussful?
thediscussion,whydidyousaythat...?
Questions
verthrowawaythingsthatcanstillbe used?Pleasegiveanexample.
hinkgarbagecanberecycled?
aveusedthingslikeplasticbagsforfutureuse?
rtofpeopledoyouthinkliketokeepusedthings?
hinkusedthingsarealwaysworthless?Thethrow- awayculture(forcandidates)
Acardlistingtwodifferentgroupsofpeople:
cturersandconsumers
eopleandelderlypeople
ypeopleandlow-incomepeople
whocareaboutdur abilityandpeoplewhocareaboutfashionDiscussion
Whetherthethrow- awaycultureshouldbeencouraged?Morequestions
hi nkit'swastefultothrowawaythingsthatcanstillbeused?
manyyoungpeopleinthehabitofthrowingawaythingsw hichcanstillbeused?
lthypeoplewasteful?
posableproductsawasteofnaturalresources?
1 deriypeoplerarelyhavethehabitofthrowingawaythingsw hichcanstillbeused?
hwaycanwestimulateproductions?
emmentencouragepeopletoconsume?

Questions
binkbicyc1esareagoodmeansoftransportation?

ormofcitytransportdoyouprefer?
ueve rtraveledlongdistances?,haveyouanypl
anstodoso?
oyoutbinkistbemostconvenientwaytotraveloverdis tances?
hinkmoreandmorepeoplearegoingtobuycars?
op ledon'youtbinkistbeirreasonfo
rnotbuyingone? Intercitytransportation(forcandidates)Pleaseta1k abouttheadvantagesanddisadvantagesoftheme
ansof intercitytransportationasshownonyourcard.

nes
-distancebuses
ecarsDiscussion
Whichmeansshouldbegivenprioritywhenplanninginterc itytransportationsystems?Morequestio
ns
the biggestproblemwithpublictransportationinthecityyou livein?
themajorcauseoftrafficjamsinbigcities?
driversalwaysbeheldresponsibLeforroadaccidents ?
thinkofanymeasurestomakepeopleobeytrafficrul es?Pleasenameoneortwo.
rmoftransportationcause stheleastenvironmentalpollution?Pleaseexplain.
Questions
pendalotoftimereviewingyourlessonsafterc1ass?
ftenattendlecturesgivenbydistinguishedscholar? Inwhatwayhavethoselecturesbenefit
edyou?
iketakingexams?
pendalotoftimepreparingforexams?
hinkexamsarehelpfultoyourstudies?
happywhe nanexamispostponedorcanceIled?CheatinginExams(forc andidates)
Pleasecommentonthestatementaboutche atinginexamsgivenonyourcard.
1.
2.
3.''! 'mstronglyagainstcheatinginexamsandwillreportanysu chcase.
4.
Discussion
Whatshouldbedoneto stopcheatinginexams?Morequestions
hinkexamsarenecessary?
hinkexamsaretheonlywayto evaluate a student' s academic performance?
3. Do you have any suggestions for reforming the present examination system at college?
4. Do you think exams will be done away with someday?
5. What are the positive and negative aspects of exams at college?
Questions
1. When do college students usually start to look for a job?
2. Is a college degree a guarantee for a good job in the future? Why or why not?

3. Is it becoming more and more difficult for university graduates to get a good job? Why or
why not?
4. Do you agree that work experience should be a precondition for employment? Why or why
not?
5. What kind of job do you expect to get when you graduate? Why?
6. Have you got any work experience? (If yes) Please say something about it. (If not) Do you
think it's a disadvantage?
Job Hunting (for candidates)
Do you think the student should take the job or turn it down? Try to help him come to a
decision.
1. 专业对口，但工资低
2. 工资高，但专业不对
3. 工资高，但工作强度很大
4. 专业对口，但晋升机会少
Discussion
What should be one's chief concern in choosing a job
More Questions
applicants ask for a low salary in order to get ajob- Do you think that is a good
strategy? Why?
2. What qualifications must one have to be more competitive in the job market?
3. Do you think it' s easier for male students to get a job tban female students? Why or why
not?
4. Do you think the higher one's degree, the easier it will be for one to get ajob? (Explain the
reasons)
5. Many university graduates would rather start their own businesses than hunt for a job. Do
you think it's a good idea? Why?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?
Questions
1. Can you say something about your primary school education?
2. Can you say something about your middle school education?
3. What subject did you Iike most at middle school?
4. What extracurricular activities did you often take part in at middle school?
5. Do you think you have more free time at college that at middle school? (Ifyes) How do
you spend your free time? (lf not) Why not?
6. What do you think of your teachers at middle school Education in China (for candidates)
Please say what you know about education in China, focusing on the area specified on your
card. Tbe prompts provided are Only For Your Reference. You don't have to cover all tbe
points or be limited to them.
1. Compulsory education
Nine-year compulsory education quality of education student workload
2. Higher education
Rapid development cbances for admission labor market
3. Continuing education
Updating one's knowledge distance education on-tbe- job training

4. Vocational education
Need for skilled technicians possibilities of career advancement teaching staff and
facilities Discussion
Which area of education should be given priority at present? More questions
1. Do you think i t' s easy to develop education in rural areas? (explain reasons)
2. What do you think you can do to help improve education in remote areas?
3. Do you think primary school education an important part of your life? (explain reasons)
4. Do you think a university education is the only road to a successful career? Why or why
not?
kind of school would you like to teach in if you were a teacher? (explain reasons)
6. During the discussion, why did you say...?

May 2005
Topic Area: Social Issues Topic: Equality between Men and Women Questions
1. Do you think you're fortunate to be admitted to college?
2. What' s the ratio of males to females in your class? Do you think this ratio is reasonable?
3. Do men students and women students have different likes and dislikes? Examples?
4. Who do you like to work with ifyou have a choice, men or women?
5. What kind of job would you like to have after graduation? Why?
Equality Between Men and Women (for candidates)
1. Talk about differences in opportunities for men and women in terms of employment and
give your comments.
2. Talk about differences in opportunities for men and women in terms of promotion and give
your comments.
3. Talk about differences in incomes for men and women and give your comments.
4. Talk about differences in family responsibilities for men and women and give your
comments.
Discussion
What we can do to ensure equality between men and women? More Questions
1. Do you think men and women have different roles to play in society?
2. Do you think there can ever be absolute equality between men and women?
3. Do you think women should stay at home instead of taking a job after marriage?
4. Do you think men and women should share housework and childcare?
5. Do you think women managers are easier to work with than men managers?

Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life after Retirement Questions
1. Can you say something about your grandparent?
2. What do you think elderly people need most? Reasons?
3. Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?
4. What kink of jobs do you think are suitable for elderly people? Why?
5. What can elderly people do to stay healthy?
6. What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?
Life after retirement(pictures)(for candidates)
1. Traveling

2. Learning something new
3. Taking care of grandchildren
4. Having a good time Discussion
Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China? More Questions
1. Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?
2. Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly?
3. Do you think jogging is a good exercise for e1derly people?
4. What can people do for their community after they retire?
5. Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren?

Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the Net Questions
1. Is it easy for you to access the Internet? How often? If not), Why not?
2. People often say we are now living in a small world. What' s your opinion?
3. What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? Reasons?
4. Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it's a good thing?
5. More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about that?
6. How do you usually communicate with your family and friends?
Surfing the Net (for candidates)
Please talk about the advantages and disadvantages of surfing the net specified on the
following topic:
1. Useful information &harmful information
2. Communication via the Intemet &Junk mail, computer viruses,etc.
3. E-learning &overindulging in computer games
4. E-shopping &computer crimes
More Questions
1. What' s your advice to classmate and friends who spend too much time surfing the net?
2. 2. It is said that students who major in infornation technology are likely to get a good job.
What' s your opinion?
3. Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning?
4. What websites do you often visit? Why?
5. What do you think is the future of e-business?
Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with Stress Questions
do you think of campus life?
2. How's the food in your school dining hall?
3. How often do you have tests? What if you don't do well on the tests?
4. How do you usually spend your weekends?
5. What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?
Coping with Stress (for candidates) Pleaseta1k about the kind of pressur college students may
experience as specified on your card:
1. Academic pressure
2. Financia1 pressure
3. Job-hunting pressure
4. Emotiona1 pressure
Discussion

How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at school? More
Questions
is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?
2. Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? Why or why not?
3. DO you think pressure is always a bad thing?
4. Do you think school authorities are paying enough attention to students' psychological
health? Explain.
5. Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? Why or why
not?
Topic Area: University Life
Topic: Students' All-round Development Questions
1. How did you feel when you received your college admission letter?
2. What was the response of your parents or relatives when they leamed you were admitted to
college?
3. What preparations did you make before leaving for university?
4. What impressed you most when you first arrived on campus?
5. Do you like the courses offered by your university? Why or why not?
6. Are you satisfied with your university life? Please explain （for candidates）
Please talk about the possible problems facing college students from the perspective written
on your card.
1. 学习方面(态度、方法、成绩)
2. 生活方面(自理、自律、适应能力)
3. 社交方面(团队精神、合作共事能力)
Discussion What measures should be taken to ensure students' all-round development? More
questions
1. What do you think is the greatest progress you've made at college so far?
2. What' s the biggest challenge you encountered at college?
3. What would you say if one of your classmates doesn't like his current major?
4. Do you believe in DIY, that is ,
5. What do you plan to accomplish during your college years?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?

Topic Area: Social Issues Topic: Charity and Donations Questions
will you do if someone has difficulty in their studies and turns to you for help?
2. Have you ever noticed there are people in need of help in our society? Who are they?
3. What do you think of the saying
4. Have you ever done any voluntary work? If yes， what did you do? If no, do you think
you'll do some voluntary work when needed?
5. Are there any students in serious financial difficulty in your class? If yes, what will you do
to help them?
6. Are there any students in your class who are from the rural areas? What's their financial
condition?
The Kind of Charitable Donations (for candidates)
Please talk about the kind of charitable donation written on your card.

1. 捐助希望工程，捐助贫困生
2. 捐建卷教学大楼、 图书馆等
3. 捐款捐物，赈济灾民

Discussion
·What should be done to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor? More questions
1. Do you think rich people are always happy?
2. What do you think you can do for the poor after you graduate?
3. Can you name one or two causes for the difference between the rich and the poor?
4. Are you from a developed area or a less developed area?
5. In what way do you think you can contribute to the development of the westem part of our
country?
6. What do you think a harmonious society should be like?
7. In the discussion, why did you mention that... ?

May 2006
Topic Area: Social Behavior
Topic: Trust among People Questions
1. Do you live on campus or at home? How do you get along with your classmates?
2. What do you do when someone asks for help?
3. Why do some people tell lies?
4. What would you do if you found someone stealing or cheating?
5. What do you do when a classmate faces difficulty? Trust among People ( for candidates )
Each of you will be given a card. I'd like you to tell the story based on the pictures given on
your card. Remember, you should tell only your part of the story.
Right. Now that we all know what the story is about, we can see thaf instead of being trusfed
and rewarded, the lady got herself into trouble. Discussion
The importance of building more trust among people More questions
1. What do you think ofthe c1aim made by the old man's family members in the story?
2. What would you do if you were the lady driver in the story?
3. Why do you think the old man's family members behaved thatway?
4. How is it that people sometimes don't trust each other?
5. What do you think we should do to promote trust among people?

Topic Area: University Life
Topic: Living and Studying Habits Questions
1. Do you exercise in the moming or in the aftemoon, or not at all? Please explain.

2. When do you usually go to bed? What do you usually do in the evening?
3. Can you always finish your homework in time? Why or why not?
4. Do you enjoy the food in your school cafeteria? What are your favorite foods?
5. Do most ofyour classmates lead a healthy life? Please elaborate. Living and Studying
Habits( for candidates )
Please describe the unhealthy habits stated on your card and comment on them.

1.学习无计划:如作业拖拉、不预习、不复习、临时抱佛脚
2. 饮食不规律:如不吃早餐、偏食、食暴饮、过度节
3. 作息不规律:如熬夜、不休息、不锻炼

Discussion
How Healthy Living and Studying Habits Contribute to one's success . More questions
1. Do your roommates or classmates have different living habits? How do you manage to get
along?
you End it annoying ifyour classmates are late for class? What do you think could be
done to solve the problems?
3. What are some ofyour living habits that you consider healthy?
4. Do you think it's easy to change one's Iiving habits? Why or why not?
5. Do you believe punctuality (being on time) is a virtue? Please explain.
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ? Dec.2006 Ⅰ. Topic Area: Attitude
towards Life
Topic: How to Find Happiness in Life
Questions about People's Attitudes towards Life
1. Do you find college life challenging? If yes, in what way?
2. Have you met with any difficulties while at college? What are they?
3. If you ran out of money, what would you do?
4. What do you usually do when you meet with difficulties In your studies?
5. Have you ever fallen i1l? Ifyes, what was the problem? If not, how have you managed to
keep so healthy?
6. Suppose one ofyour classmates came down with a fatal illness, what would you do for
them?
How to Find Happiness in Life (for candidates)
Please talk about the way to find happiness in life as suggested on your card. You can give
examples to illustrate your point if necessary. 1. Happiness lies in contentedness知足常乐
2. Find happiness in helping others助人为乐
3. Derive happiness from what you are doing 自得其乐 Discussion

How Young People Should View Happiness More questions
1. Do you think there are mental health problems among college students? Why do you say
so?
2. What attitude do you adopt towards problems that come up in your life?
3. What should be done to ensure that students have a happy time at college?
4. Do you think wealthy people enjoy a happier life? Why do you say so?
5. Some people take a pessimistic attitude towards life. What do you think you can do to help
them?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?
Topic Area: University Life
Topic: Job Hunting and Study Questions
1. What's your major? Why did you choose it?
2. Have you ever taken a part-time job? If yes, what did you do? If not, why not?

3. Do you think part-time jobs benefit college students? Why do you say so?
4. Does your university provide students with part-time jobs on campus? Why or why not?
5. Have you thought ofpursuing graduate studies? Why or Why not?

Job Hunting and Study ( for candidates)
Please talk about the topic given on your card.
l.目前大学生的就业形式
2. 大学生找工作的途径
3. 大学生求职时考虑的主要因素
Discussion
Whether College Students Should Start Looking for a Job Long Before Graduation More
questions
1. Do you think postgraduates have better job opportunities than undergraduates? Why or
why not?
2. Do you think work experience will help you find a good job? Please explain.
3. What role do academic records play in job hunting?
4. What do you think contributes most to finding an ideal job?
5. What would be your chief consideration in choosing a job?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?

May 2007
Topic Area: Language and Society
Topic: Foreigners Learning Chinese Questions
1. Can you name some of the leading languages in the world?
2. Is it necessary for university students to leam a foreign language? Why or why not?
3. Do you think learning a foreign language should start at an early age? Why do you say so?
4. Do you think you can travel to a foreign county without leaming to speak its language?
Why or why not?
5. What do you think ofthe Chinese language proficiency of today's college students?

Foreigner Learning Chinese (for candidates )
The following is a topic concerning foreigners learning Chinese. Please elaborate.
l.外国人学汉语的不同目的
2. 外国人学汉语的各种途径
3. 外国人学汉语的主要困难 Discussion
Whether Chinese is Likely to Become a World Language More questions
1. Do you know any foreigners who speak Chinese? What do you think of their Chinese?
2. Would you like to make friends with foreigners? Why or whynot?
3. Do you think it's necessary for your university to enroll intemational students? Why do you
say so?
4. As a college student, what suggestions do you have for foreigner learning Chinese?
5. What do you think of the idea of finding a foreign student who will teach you English in
exchange for your Chinese lessons?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?

Topic Area: Everyday Life Topic: How to Stay Healthy
1. Do you think early morning is the best time for exercise? Why or why not?
exercises do you usually do? Why?
3. What' s your favorite food? Why do you like it so much?
4. Do you often go to class without breakfast?
5. Do you sometimes feel depressed? Ifyes, when, for instance? If not, how do you manage?
6. When you find a classmate in low spirits, how do you help them get over it?
How to Stay Hea1thy (for candidates )

The following is one way some people try to stay healthy. Please offer your comments.
1. Regular exercise
2. Balanced diet
3. Good living habits
Discussion How to stay healthy
More questions
1. What do you think of students' health in your university?
2. Do you think people are more concemed about their health today? Why do you think so?
3. You've talking about various threats to people's health. What do you think we can do to
deal with them?
4. People say
5. Do you think medical advances have contributed to people's health? Please give an
example.
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?

Topic Area: Time Topic: Time management Questions
1. Why do some students often get up late?
2. How do you usually spend your evenings?
3. What do you usually do during your leisure time?
4. Do you sometimes feel pressed for time? Why do you say so?
5. Do you believe in the saying

Time Management ( for candidates )
The following is a topic concerning time. Please elaborate on it.
1. Different people view time different1y.
2. Lost time never returns.
3. Good ways to save time.
Discussion
·Why it is important to be punctuate? More questions
1. Have you ever been late for c1ass or absent from c1ass?
Please explain.
2. Why are freshmen less likely to be late for c1ass?
3. Do you turn in your homework on time'? If yes, how do you manage it? If not, for what
reason?

4. DO you think extracurricular activities take up too much of your time? Why do you say
so?
5. Do you have a plan for spending your college years? Please explain.
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?

Dec.2007
Topic Area: University Life
Topic: English Learning
1. Do you find learning English enjoyable? (Why or why not?)
2. Do you do any reading in English outside class? (Why or why not?)
3. How much time do you spend listening to Eng1ish every day?
4. Is there an English comer on your campus? (If yes, do you find it helpful? If not, do you
think it' s necessary to have one?
5. How much homework do you have in English?
English Learning ( for candidates )
The following are thought to be the biggest difficu1ties encountered in learning English.
Please comment on either or both of them.
1. Listening Reading
2. Speaking Writing
3. Grammar Vocabulary Discussion

Whether there is a short-cut to learning English? (本题易跑题) More questions
1. Some people say learning English takes up too much of the students' time. What do you
think?
2. Do you think English will help you future career? (Why do you say so?)
3. Which skill do you think is most important in English learning? (Why do you say so?)
4. What do you think of the English leaming environment in your university?
5. Some students find leaming English difficult. What suggestions can you make to help
them?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?

Topic Area: Sports and Health
Topic: Types of Sports and Exercise Questions
1 What kind of sports do you like best? Why?
2. Do you exercise regularly? (Why or why not?)
3. What sports facilities do you have on campus?
4. Do you think physical education is necessary for college students? (Why do you say so?)
5. What do you think of physical education in your college?
Types of Sports and Exercises (for candidates)
The following are two types of sports or exercises. Please comment on them.
1. professional sports vs. amateur sports
2. outdoor exercise vs. indoor exercise
3. individual sports vs. team sports Discussion
·What type of sports suits college students most? More questions

1. Some people say exercising in the moming is not good for health. What' s your opinion?
2. What do you think of the general health condition of today's college students?
3. What do you think your university can do to help improve students' health?
4. What do you think contributes most to health: exercise, diet or living habits?
5. Do you think sports help to build team spirit? (Why or why not?)
6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?
Topic Area: Traffic and Transportation
Topic: Solving Traffic Jams
1. Is your campus far from the city center? Where is it located?
2. Do you often go outside the campus? Where do you usually go?
3. What means of transportation do you use to travel in your city?
4. What means oftransportation do you like most? (Why?)
5. Have you ever been caught in a traffic jam? (Please say sth. about it.)
Solving Traffic Jams ( for candidates)
The following is one way of solving traffic jams. Please elaborate and offer your comments.
1. Develop public transportation
2. Limit the use of private cars
3. Implement flexible working hours
Discussion
Why in reality it is so difficult to solve traffic jams More questions
1. Do you think public transportation in your city has improved or gotten worse in recent
years? (Please give an example.)
2. Do you think the subway might be the best solution to traffic jams? (Why or why not?)
3. Do you think we should encourage more people to ride bicycles? (Why or why not?)
4. What do you think students can do to help solve traffic jams?
5. Do you want to have your own car some day?
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?

Topic Area: University Life
Topic: How to Repay Our Teachers
festivals do you celebrate on campus?
2. What do you think is the most interestingpart of your campus life?
3. Are you a member of any student club or society? (Please say something about it.)
4. Do you feel any stress in your studies and life? (Ifyes) How do you cope with it? (If not)
How do you manage so well?
5. What do you usually do on Teachers' Day?
How to Repay for Our Teachers (for candidates)
The following is one way to show gratitude to our teachers on Teachers' Day. Please offer
your comments.
1.买一份礼物送个老师
2. 亲手制作一件礼物送给老师
3. 以优异的成绩回报老师
Discussion
Why teachers deserve students' love and respect More questions

1. Do you k:now of any famous professors in your university? (What are they famous for?)
2. What k:ind of teachers are most popular with students?
3. Do you want to be a teacher after graduation? (Why or why not?)
4. In what way are college teachers different from high school teachers?
5. Do you k:now anything about Confucius? (If so, explain how he has influenced education
in China?) (难度大〉
6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?