研究生英语口语考试.docx

1、研究生英语口语考试1. Describe the differences in western and eastern spatial patterns with examples Meet by chance on the streetA: Hello, Mr. Feng. I heard you had just returned from the USA.B: Yes. You always know the time of day. I have done business with an American company.A: Oh, thats marvelous. Dealing

2、 with foreigners is really a challenge for you.B: Quiet right. You know, western and eastern countries have different cultures. It brings me a lot of troubles when both sides negotiate the contract.A: It seems very interesting. I guess you have encountered a lot of culture shock. Could you tell me w

3、hat struck you most during the visit to America?B: Well. What impressed me most are the differences between western and eastern spatial patterns.A: Really? I am very curious about this subject. Could you say some specific examples?B: OK. Dining in restaurant is a funny story. When having meals in a

4、restaurant, the Americans like sitting close to the seated guests although there are many vacant seats left.A: Yeah. You observe so carefully. I found that Chinese people usually sat far from each other. For example, if somebody takes up one seat in the dining hall, I will keep a little distance wit

5、h him.B: Yes. Thats the difference. The power of culture is too strong. It influences every aspect of our life.A: Thats true. Culture is the most profound reason for the differences between western and eastern spatial patterns. I hope you will do more successfully in your business.B: Thank you.1. Ex

6、plain the cultural conflicts caused by different spatial patterns with examples. An American boy and a Chinese girl are going to get married, Today, they discuss how to decorate theirs a large enough room. A：Baby, I think we should distribute the room around the walls, leaving the center place open

7、for a group activities such as family anference and holding a birthday party. B：Honey, Are you joking? Why we waste such a large enough space only for important things, the center place should be used as a dining room to invite our relatives and friends. A：En, It sounds good. Although its a little s

8、trange for me, I can accept it for you, Baby. B：Thank you, Honey. Now we should make full use of the right place as our bedroom, and build a small toilet-room in it. A：Oh, Are you crazy? Dont you think so it is not clear to live the toilet-room so near. B：Er, Honey. Its common in china. And we can s

9、ave time and space. Image when you get up late, you can save time. If we build the toilet-room outside, we should spend more money and occupied more space. A：I cant accept and bear that, I insist that our bed-room can have a small computer room or study-room except toilet-room. B：Mr Li, if you cant

10、conform with me, I cant marry you 2, What kind of attitude should government take towards genetically modified organism food? Mr 黄 is an expert of genetically modified food. Mr 卓 have a talk with Ms Zhang about the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified food in a conference. 卓: Hello,

11、Mr 黄, there is a heated discussion about genetically modified food recently and I have some doubts to talk with you. 黄: Its pleasure to talk with you about this question. 卓: Whats your purpose of researching the genetically modified food in the beginning? 黄: Its significant to do this work. food and

12、 closing problem could be solved through this research , such as genetically modified rice which output is twice as much as that old rice, and much more high quality kinds will be created by this way. 卓: I think so, however according to some foreigners research , the genetically modified food could

13、be harmful to people because of its no developing through evolutionary processes. 黄: Yes, I have heard of such opinion, but thats to be proven by further experiment. In addition science is a double edged sword. 卓: However genetically modified food is eaten by people so we couldnt deny its potential

14、damage before proving its damage. 黄: I think so. We will have some further research about its damage. 卓: Do you think the government will limit the spread of genetically modified food? 黄: As a citizen, I think some laws must be made to limit genetically modified food before proving its safety. 卓: Ye

15、s, I see. Its pleasure to talk with you.3. What is your attitude toward the practice of euthanasia or mercy killing? On the streetA: Hello, Mr. Feng. You dont look very well this morning! Whats wrong?B: I just came back from the hospital. One of my best friends gets cancer now and he is terribly ill

16、.A: Im sorry to hear that. Is it possible to cure his cancer? You know modern medical techniques are very advanced.B: No, not really. He got a kind of deadly cancer and the doctor said he had only three months to live.A: Thats too bad. He must be rather miserable. And the cost of medical care is alw

17、ays unfairly high.B: Yeah, his family is heavily in debt. He has given up his hopes and often asks for mercy killing.A: Do you mean euthanasia? It is a reasonable way to relieve the pain of dying patients, but its not allowed in China.B: I think so. I really cannot bear to see that he is enduring th

18、e great pain.A: Yeah, his illness is destined never to be cured. Everyone has the right to die. Continuing the therapy is only the waste of medical resources.B: Absolutely right. Many European countries have made euthanasia legal. When the patient is suffering great pain, I really want to help him,

19、but I have nothing to do.A: We should try our best to help terminally ill patients spend the rest of their lives with less pain and more happiness. So keep optimistic. We are helpful.B: OK. I will help my friend to tide over difficulties.A: Please give him my best.B: Thank you.4. What is the negativ

20、e side of keeping animals as pets? 黄: hello xiaoming, you look so low, what is up? 卓: my daughters dog died yesterday. And she is very sad. 黄: o I am really sorry to hear that. 卓: thank you. 黄: do you think it is a good idea to keep a pet? 卓: absolutely. 黄: but I believe it always make much trouble.

21、 卓: you are right, but every coin has two sides. You know, most of time , it can develop a kid a responsibilitys sense. 黄: no, like your saying, maybe it will cause damage and accident. For example, some animals have sharp teeth and claws, that might injure your children. It is dangerous. 卓: yes, th

22、at is a fact. But now, more and more people keep pets . because people often feel they are very friendly and warm. 黄: Yes, but last time , you know, my neighbors dog bited the kid when the kid beated it. It is very serious. 卓:o unbelievable. I am really sorry to hear that. 黄: yes so now you know wha

23、t I mean and why I dont keep a pet. 卓: maybe you are right 黄: any more , for me , I have not enough money and place to keep them. 卓: are you kidding ? I believe you can . 黄: ( hehehe ) you know me so much . In addition, if I want to have a trip , who look after the pet? 卓: I can do it for you. 黄: th

24、ank you, but I dont still want to keep a pet. what time is it? 卓: 10:00, maybe I should go now. ok see you. 黄: bye.4. Keeping pets has become a big industry throughout the world. Do you think people should spend so much time and money on pets? Why or why not? In the workroomA: Oh, its disgusting. Lo

25、ok at the rubbish on my desk. The mice have come again.B: Im also sick of mice. You know they often wreak havoc on foods, books and many other things.A: Yeah, how I wonder to raise a cat. I believe a cat can keep mice away.B: Maybe you are right. But do you think its a good idea to keep animals as p

26、ets?A: Absolutely. It occurred to me that I had kept a dog in my childhood. It really brought a lot of happiness to me.B: The dog is a good friend of man. But I believe it always cause a lot of troubles. For example, dogs have very sharp teeth and claws that might injure people.A: Yeah. Sometimes it

27、s dangerous. But most of time, keeping a pet can develop a sense of responsibility. You see, many children have to stay at home by themselves. A pet will give them warmth and reduce their loneliness. So do old people.B: Yes, thats a fact. More and more people are keeping pets to accompany with them.

28、 Any more, it costs a lot of time and money to keep them.A: Aha, thats why its unavailable for me to keep a cat. So the mice will continue to cause damage on my desk.B: We can buy some poison to kill mice.A: Good idea. I will get some after school.B: Ok, lets go together. 5. Are any changes taking p

29、lace concerning the attitudes of Chinese young people towards marriage? Why or why not？ In a restaurantA: Hello, Mr. Feng. Im surprised to see you here. Its a long time since our graduation.B: Yeah, everything has been so different. I could hardly recognize you.A: It seems that you havent changed a

30、bit. Why are you having dinner alone?B: Thats my secret to remain young. I am still single, so I often eat by myself.A: I cant believe it! You have followed the new fashion. Sometimes I think great changes have taken place concerning the attitudes of Chinese young people towards marriage.B: Absolute

31、ly. Its just a kind of lifestyle. Being single, you can enjoy your personal space. You can spend more time with your friends.A: Yeah, I know you can list a number of advantages to stay single. To some extent, thats what I sought. But do your parents mind your doing like this.B: In the beginning, the

32、y totally disagree with me. Now, they have accepted my idea.A: I really admire you. Its a great challenge to make such a decision. You know every parent wants to be a grandma or a grandpa. You have killed their hopes, maybe.B: I dont think so. If I marry a wrong person, it is more selfish for my wife, for me, for my parents and even the whole society. Besides, I would have more time to share with my parents.A: Actually, although I chose to marry, I feel ve