0英语口语强化训练.docx

1、0英语口语强化训练英 语 口 语 强 化 训 练CONTENTSI. Talking about oneself (my hobby; my habit; my philosophy; my personality; my strength; my weakness; my dream; my expectation; my ideal; my idol; my greatest achievement so far; the most embarrassing experience in my life; Im proud of; I enjoy; I fear; I hate) II. C

2、ommunication SkillsTry out these phrases in conversation:“If I understand what you are saying; What I hear you saying is” “Pardon my interruption, but let me see if I understand you correctly” “If I understand you correctly, your main concerns are”“These seem to be the key ideas you have expressed”“

3、Thats (exactly) the way I feel”“I feel the same way.”“Im afraid I cant agree with you.”“Unfortunately, I see it differently.”III. Guided DiscussionTopic 1: College LifeTopic 2: Environment Topic 3: SportsTopic 4: Means of communicationTopic 5: Stress and PressureTopic 6: MoneyTopic 7: HealthTopic 8:

4、 Computer Use Topic 9: Creative AbilityTopic 10: FilmsTopic 11: Leisure time; Work and PlayTopic 12: HonestyTopic 13: HolidayTopic 14: Social ProblemTopic 15: Values and BeliefsTopic 16: DiscriminationTopic 17: Science and TechnologyTopic 18: Establishment of Harmonious Interpersonal RelationshipTop

5、ic 19: Future PlansTopic 20: Being a good citizenTopic 1: College LifeQuestions:1What do you expect to learn at college?2How do you like campus life? Please give your reasons.3If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Give your reasons.4Do

6、you think students should monitor their teachers?5Whats your view of “Higher education Vs practical society needs”? 6Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? 7Whats your view of “Graduation means unemployment”?8What else are you

7、 doing to prepare yourself for your future career besides studying?9Campus love: true love or a way of avoiding loneliness?10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on ones success in college. （For Debate）Vocabulary items involv

8、ed:Ivory tower; military training; self studying; self-discipline; Students Union; accommodation; hall of residence; dormitory; canteen; major; general knowledge; extra-curricula lectures; attendance; tuition; scholarship; transcript; expense; surf the Net; pursuit of academic achievements; Inter-pe

9、rsonal relationshipsQuotations or sayings:1. College provides many extracurricular activities, which is a stepping-stone to social life.2. College is a melting pot, a training place where we can make us become the kind of the person we want to be.3. Life on campus can work both for you and against y

10、ou and it is up to the individual to turn it to his or her advantage.Sample Speech (My college Life)Everything seemed fresh to me when I entered the college. The campus looked very large and there were so many buildings. I was excited and curious when the first class began. The students came from di

11、fferent parts of the country and I had a great number of new schoolmates. In the library, there were so many books and several bright reading-rooms. I was determined to study hard.My college life is entirely different from the life in high school. I live at the dormitory, not at home, as I did in hi

12、gh school. The great difference, I feel, is that at college I should study all by myself. I have to depend on myself in studying and writing term papers, while in high school, my study was usually scheduled by my parents or teachers.College life is an important stage in my life. It is in college tha

13、t I begin to live and study by myself, and even plan future for myself. Like Newton, I am searching for beautiful shells on the beach of knowledge. Meanwhile, in college I will change and become matured and fully grown up, both physically and mentally. Topic 2: EnvironmentQuestions:1Why should we ca

14、ll the earth we live on our Mother Earth? 2What kinds of pollution do you think we have at present? 3What is the root of the environmental problems?4Do you think we humans are to blame for the worsening of our environment? Why or why not?5What do you think we can do to protect our environment for fu

15、ture generations? 6How do you dispose of tin cans, plastic bags, and used batteries? Do you know anything about garbage sorting and recycling?7 A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? (For Debate)8D

16、o you think nuclear power plants are more dangerous than they are useful? 9How can people be encouraged to care about their environment and keep it clean?10. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agre

17、e or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not?Vocabulary items involved:sandstorm; garbage/litter/trash; acid rain; carbon dioxide; release; global warming; greenhouse effect; ozone depletion; deforestation; waste of disposal; over-cultivation; preserving biodiversity; energy conservation; f

18、ossil fuels; inexhaustible; contaminate; ecology; species; sit back; take actionQuotations or sayings:1. Nature is the only environment on which we rely for our survival.2. Modern technology owes ecology an apology.3. Take care of the earth and she will take care of you.Sample Speech (Protection of

19、Environment)Environment protection has become a very serious problem. The population of the world is increasing so rapidly that the world has become too crowded. The overuse of our natural resources has influenced ecological balance. Moreover, the smoke and harmful chemicals from the factories have

20、polluted our environment. If this trend continues, human life on the earth will be threatened.Great progress has been made in environment protection. Governments of many countries have made laws to protect the environment. Many factories have made great efforts to deal with various kinds of pollutio

21、n.Still more measures should be taken to solve this problem. People should be further educated to realize the importance of environment protection. They should use modern methods to control population growth and learn to recycle our natural resources. If this is so, we are sure that in the future we

22、 will have a better and cleaner planet.Topic 3: SportsQuestions:1) Do you like sports? What is your favorite sport?2) Do you play sports regularly? How often? What kind of sports?3) Are games as important for adults as they are for children? 4) What sports are suitable for old people?5) Why do peopl

23、e need to play sports?6) What do you know about the Olympic Games?7) What kind of sports do you enjoy watching on TV?8) What do you think is more important, winning the game or joining the game?9) Do you think teamwork spirit is important in a game?10）Are professional athletes overpaid? (For Debate)

24、Vocabulary Items Involved:Stay in shape; keep fit; relax; will power; active life; the worlds most important athlete events/a symbol of the sporting friendship of all the people in the world; host city; Ball game: football; basketball; volleyball; tennis; table tennis; badminton; rugby; baseball; so

25、ftball; golf; cricket.Track and field: running; jogging; discus throwing; high jump; long jump; pole jump; relay; javelin throwing.Other: skating; boxing; bowling; swimming; skiing; mountain climbing; rock climbing; diving; surfing; fishing; boating.Quotations or sayings:1）Sport is sweetest when the

26、re be no spectators.2）Playing fair and being a good sport are more important than winning.3）Winning or losing dont matter; its playing the game that counts. Sample speech:Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. If I had to describe

27、a sport, I would choose to talk about table tennis. I am not sure if you have played it before. It is more commonly known as ping-pong. Table tennis is extremely popular in China. That is to say, many people of all ages like to play. China is often regarded as the world champions. For example, we of

28、ten win medals in this sport at the Olympic Games.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about table tennis. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly. First of all, it is an indoor sport. What I mean to say is that we are able to play it irrespective of

29、the weather conditions. In my hometown, this is important because of the long winters.Secondly, the equipment needed to play table tennis is inexpensive. For instance, you can use any table of a reasonable size. Al you then need is a ball, two bats, and a net. Lastly, table tennis is a sociable spor

30、t. That is to say, two or four people can play at one time, while a number of spectators can enjoy the game as well. So, those were some thoughts on my favorite sport.Topic 4: Means of communicationQuestions:1 How do we communicate with one other?2 Give examples of the means of communication you use

31、 to stay in touch with your family, friends and teacher.3 Do you make and receive a lot of phone calls? Who do you call most often?4 How many kinds of phones are available today? What are they?5 Do you often use a computer? What do you use computer for?6 What can you do on the Internet?7 How do you

32、think of the Internet dating that becomes popular nowadays?8 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls.9 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal.10. Some people say that the Internet provides peopl