历年英语四六级口语考试话题doc.docx

1、历年英语四六级口语考试话题docMay 2004II Questions about Sense of Responsibility1. What kind of people would you like to work with?2. What do you think about people who dont keep their promises?3. How wo you feel about students who are often late for class?4. What kind of people would you like to employ if you we

2、re the boss?DiscussionWhether the younger generation today has a strong sense of responsibility?More Questions1. Do adult children have the responsibility to care for their elderly parents? Why or why not?2. Do you think its important for students to have a strong responsibility? Reasons?3. Could yo

3、u suggest some ways to enhance ones sense of responsibility?4. What could you do with an irresponsible employee?5. During the discussion, why did you say that .?III Questions about Social Behavior1. Do you get along with your roommates?2. Do you think people are less honest today than they used to b

4、e?3. Do you think its always wrong to tell a lie?4. Do you think one should always be ready to help others?5. Some people say interpersonal relationships are becoming more and more complicated. Whats your opinion?Fighting Dishonesty (for candidates)Please comment on the following form of dishonest b

5、ehavior and give examples to illustrate your point.1. Cheating in exams2. Selling fake commodities3. Taking stimulants, or illegal drugs, for better athletic performance4. Evading or escaping taxesDiscussionThe best way to fight against dishonesty?More Questions1. Do you believe in the saying that h

6、onesty is the best policy?2. Have you ever been cheated by anybody? If yes, please tell us about it. If not, how did you avoid being cheated?3. Do you believe honesty is important in developing friendships?4. What would you do if you found somebody cheating in exams?5. Do you think people will benef

7、it from being dishonest?6. During the discussion, why did you say that .?IV. Questions about City Development1. Can you give examples to illustrate rapid development of cities in China?2. Which city do you like best? Why?3. Where do you prefer to work, a coastal city or an inland city?4. Why does th

8、e government encourage young people to work in the western areas of China?5. Now many people from rural areas are trying to make a living in cities. What do you think about that?If You Were Mayor of a City (for candidates)Please tell us what you would do about the two areas of concern listed on your

9、 card if you were mayor of the city.1. Environment Housing2. Employment Public Security3. Education Medical Care4. Welfare for the unemployed Public transportationDiscussionThe qualities a mayor should haveMore Questions1. If you were given the job of a mayor, would you accept it?2. What do you thin

10、k could be the most difficult problem for a mayor?3. What do you think is the best way to solve the problem of unemployment?4. Have you ever thought of doing administration work after graduation?5. What contribution do you think a university student can make to city development?V. Questions about Ed

11、ucation1. How did you feel when you first went to school?2. How did you like the school you attended? 3. Do all children in your hometown go to school when they reach school age? Why or why not? 4. Did you have to pay a lot of extra fees when you went to school? Explain. 5. Can you say something abo

12、ut your former classmates who failed to get into university? 6. Have you ever been back to your former school to see your teacher?The Right to Education (for candidates) Describe the pictures and talk about the difficulties children in poor areas face in getting an education. 1. 学校环境对比2. 上学路途对比3. 考上

13、大学与否对比4. 兄妹上学对比DiscussionWhy all children should be given equal opportunity to get an education?More Questions1. Why is education important for the development of our country?2. Do you think its a good idea for parents to send their young children abroad to study?3. Why do you think some parents lik

14、e to send their children to expensive private schools?4. Whats your comment on schools which charge students unreasonable fees?5. Why do we encourage people to contribute to Project HopeVI. Question about College Education1. Do you think studying in college is challenging?2. Do you consider yourself

15、 a hard-working student?3. Have you won any awards since entering college? If yes, what kind of award is it? If not, what do you think about winning awards?4. Why do you think some students indulge in playing computer games?5. Do you think you are overburdened in your studies? Ways to Motivate Stude

16、nts (for candidates)Do you think the following way is effective in motivating students to learn?1 Giving frequent exams2. Updating course content3. Enhancing students interest in what is being taught4. Enforcing strict regulationsDiscussionWhy some students lack motivation for learning?More Question

17、s1. Whats your motivation for learning?2. Do you think its the teachers job to motivate students?3. Do you think motivation is important for success?4. Do you have any other suggestions for motivating students?5. Some students are planning to study abroad after graduation. Whats their reasons for do

18、ing so?6. During the discussion, why did you say that .?I Questions1. What kind of people do you like working with?2. Do you believe in the saying “ A friend in need is a friend indeed?”3. What do you think of people who always rely on other peoples homework?4. What do you think of students who ofte

19、n copy other peoples homework?5. Among your classmates, who do you admire most?6. Among your teachers, who do you respect most?People you admire (for candidates)1. People who have team spirit2. People who are ready to help others3. People who have a strong determination4. People who are willing to t

20、ry new ideas or methodsDiscussionWhich kind of person is more likely to be successful in life?More Questions 1. Do you think we should carry on the spirit of Lei Feng today? 2. Do you think Bill Gates would have been successful if he had finished college?3. Do you think a good education will ensure

21、a successful career?4. Would you day wealth is a symbol of success?5. Do you think people who get rich overnight can be considered successful?6. During the discussion, why did you day that .?II Questions1. Do you ever throw away things that can still be used? Please give an example.2. Do you think g

22、arbage can be recycled?3. Do you save used things like plastic bags for future use?4. What sort of people do you think like to keep used things? 5. Do you think used things are always worthless?The Throw-away Culture(for candidates)A card listing two different groups of people:1. Manufactures & cons

23、umers2. Young people & elderly people3. Wealthy people & low-income people4. People who care about durability & people who care about fashionDiscussionWhether the throw-away culture should be encouraged?More Questions1. Do you think its wasteful to throw away things that can still be used?2. Why are

24、 many young people in the habit of throwing away things which can still be used?3. Are wealthy people wasteful?4. Are disposable products a waste of natural resources?5. Why do elderly people rarely have the habit of throwing away things which can still be used?6. In which way can we stimulate produ

25、ctions?7. Why government encourage people to consume?III. Questions1. Do you think bicycles are a good means of transportation?2. Which form of city transport do you prefer?3. Have you ever traveled long distances? Please say something about our travels. If not, have you any plans to do so?4. Which

26、do you think is the most convenient way to travel over distances?5. Do you think more and more people are going to buy cars?6. Some people dont want to own a car even thought they can afford it. What do you think is their reason for not buying one?Intercity transportation (for candidates)Please talk

27、 about the advantages and disadvantages of the means of intercity transportation as shown on your card. 1. Trains2. Airplanes3. Long-distance buses (coaches)4. Private carsDiscussionWhich means should be given priority when planning intercity transportation systems?More questions1. What is the bigge

28、st problem with public transportation in the city you live in?2. What is the major cause of traffic jams in big cities?3. Should drivers always be held responsible for road accidents?4. Can you think of any measures to make people obey traffic rules? Please name one or two. 5. What form of transport

29、ation causes the least environmental pollution? Please explain.IV Questions1. Do you spend a lot of time reviewing your lessons after class?2. Do you often attend lectures given by distinguished scholar? In what way have those lectures benefited you?3. Do you like taking exams?4. Do you spend a lot

30、of time preparing for exams?5. Do you thing exams are helpful to your studies?6. Are you happy when an exam is postponed or canceled? Cheating in Exams 9for candidates)Please comment on the statement about cheating in exams given on your card.1. “Its shameful to cheat and those who cheat should be s

31、everely punished.”2. “I dont care whether other people cheat in exams so long as I dont cheat myself.”3. “ Im strongly against cheating in exams and will report any such case.”4. “As long as there are exams, there will be people who cheat. Nothing can be done about it.”DiscussionWhat should be done about cheating in exams?More questions1. Do you think exams are necessary?2. Do you think exams are the only way to evaluate a students 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?