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1、Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more.-author-date英语口语考试材料重新来过啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦1. Work with your partner to discuss what is more important in pursuit of ones career: social skills or studies? Why?A: Hey, what do you think is more important in
2、 pursuit of ones career: social skills or studies?B: In my opinion, its hard to underestimate(忽视) the impact of good social skills on pursuing career.A: I agree with you. In fact, across the board, in a wide variety of businesses, people would rather work with someone who is skilled. And people who
3、lack social competence end up looking like they lack other competencies, too.B: When it comes to pursuing a job, social skills matter more than ever. For people who want to break into a popular field like entertainment, for example, the only way to differentiate yourself at the bottom is to be skill
4、ed.A: As we know, many fields that used to be heavens for loners, like programming, increasingly require exceptional people skills.B: And as the need for social skills at work grows, the bar for good social skills gets higher. So I think it is important for us college students to study hard so as to
5、 master the necessary skills.A: I think so.2. Share with your partner your viewpoints of the four-year college studies from the perspective of your future career.A: What are your viewpoints of the four-year college studies from the perspective of our future career?B: I think the four-year college st
6、udies are important for our future career. With it, we can have more options which will lead to greater success and happiness.A: Yes. The more you learn, the more choices and opportunities you will have.B: Besides, by going to college we can choose what we want to do in life .And be able to choose a
7、 career that interests us and that will enable us achieve our dreams.A: Yes, more career opportunities are open to college graduates, and they are more likely to be employed.B: So it is vital for us to study hard in college in order to get necessary skills.A: Yeah!3. Work with your partner to discus
8、s why China has been working to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor and how we can narrow the gap.A: Do you know why China has been working to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor.B: Of course. By taking measures to narrow these differences, we can reduce poor peoples resentment and
9、 contribute the building of a harmonious society.A: Right. A society with only a small gap between the rich and poor will ensure a lower crime rate. And a better social environment will in turn promote economic development.B: Well, but how we can narrow the gap?A: I think the government should come
10、up with some measures to change the poors life style .for example, the opportunity can be offered to help the poor to find a job for them ,which can make them make progress in their ordinary life.B: And it is also important for them to learn some knowledge, no matter what he is the poor or the rich.
11、 By learning knowledge can make the poor and the rich know much more about their perspective life(最好的生活). After that the gap between poor and the rich will improve a lot.A: Every one of us in the modern society should make contribution to shout the distance between the poor and the rich.B: Yeah. Alt
12、hough it is difficult for us to do it, we believe it can make great progress.4. Some people are accustomed to the fast pace of life, while others enjoy the slow one. What are your decisions and opinions?A: When it comes to the fast pace of life and the slow one, which do you prefer?B: I desire a slo
13、w pace of life owing to the possibility of enjoying every moment of life and the progress.A: However, it may also result in some negative effects. Some people may eventually become lazier and lazier, losing their ambitions and motivations. By contrast, people living a fast-pace life seem more produc
14、tive, efficient and energetic.B: But as the proverb goes, more hast, less speed(欲速则不达); people are more likely to make mistakes during a fast progress.A: Maybe you are right. But things may become more time-consuming for those slow-pace people.B: Well, so I think it is better to live a medium pace o
15、f life, neither too slow, nor too fast.A: That maybe best. And we should be capable of changing the pace at which we live life on the basis of the situation.B: Yes, I agree with you.5. Has modern technology made our lives easier or more burdensome? Give examples to illustrate your opinions.A: In rec
16、ent years, more and more people argue that what the real thing has technology brought to us? Is it liberating us or making our lives more burdensome?B: From my standpoint, I take the view that its sure that the development of technology has made our lives easier and easier.A: Why?B: The main cause t
17、hat someone feels burdensome is that the endless desires. For example, you are going to buy something from the Internet, you may find there are so many goods that hard to choose. Then you gradually forget your initial goal and buy something futile(没用的).A: Yeah. And the peripheral reason is that quan
18、tities of people believe that the machine has eaten further into our time. For another example, motorcar, in a large part of people opinion, is not improving personal mobility but slowing down them by traffic jams. However, a new invention named clear path has solve the problem .Nowadays we dont nee
19、d to worry about being stuck in traffic jams.B: Every one of us has to admit that we actually benefit a lot from the developing technology.A: Yes, although we may suffer something badly. However, we can evade(逃避) some futile thing and make full use of our own time.6. In recent years, an increasing n
20、umber of people choose to travel to spend the holiday. Most people prefer a concentrated seven-day long holiday to a short one. Do you agree or disagree?A: In recent years, an increasing number of people choose to travel to spend the holiday. Most people prefer a concentrated seven-day long holiday
21、to a short one. What about you?B: It goes without saying that I prefer long vacations because it can have enough time to do things that cannot be finished within a short time.A: But I like short vacations. For two or three weeks rest is adequate for students to refresh themselves without forgetting
22、the lessons that are to be continued next semester.B: But dont you think taking a full time job to earn money for one or two months is another benefit the long vacation provides, and sometimes a good academic thesis with a considerable length needs a long vacation.A: Well. As has been noted, either
23、long or short vacation has its advantages and disadvantages. What matter is how to make use of it?7. It is proposed that our fate is linked to our attitude rather than pre-determined. One of you speaks in favor of the proposal, the other against it. A: some people think that all the things in the wo
24、rld are pre- determined. What is your opinion?B: I dont think that our fate is pre-determined. We can get the best of education and even be born with a silver spoon in mouth but if our attitude sucks,our life is going to face many a storm of our own making.A: So you think attitude is the major facto
25、r that influences our fate?B: Yes. I am increasingly aware of the powerful influence of attitude to life. We cant choose the fate, but can choose our attitude towards it.A: But I dont agree with you. In my opinion thefateislinkedtopre-determineratherthanattitude.Ithinkthatfateispredestined(注定的)andno
26、bodycanchangeit. For example, Apersonsinnate(天生的)featurescandeterminehiswork,theNBAnooneheightislow,andtheOlympicchampion,theirtalentsareverygood.Ofcourse,everyscientistwasbornveryclever.B: Yeah. But in the opinion of most people, they hold the view that attitude determines the fate. I believe that
27、the key to solve problem is your attitude. Our fate is in your own hand. Making the best effort to do everything, you will feel very satisfied with yourself and your future fate will be much better.A:Althoughwecanmastertheirownpath,changetheirattitude,theirimpactandevenaroundtheirownfate,buttheyalso
28、affectyou,orswiminthefateofthetorrent( 急 流 )Essentially,wecantchangesomething.A: OK, OK.now we can stop arguing and go to drink a coffee!B: Well. Lets go!8. There have been frequent occurrences of natural disasters. What may be the major reasons? What can human beings do in the face of natural disas
29、ters?A: In the past hundred years, there have been frequent natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, earthquakes. What do you think may be the major reasons?B: We have cutdown many trees in the forests, and have badly polluted the environment. As a result, climates have become worse and worse.A:
30、 Yes. The earth is our home-planet. Its urgent for us to stop damaging it, and to do our best to protect it and make it a lovely place suitable to livein, for we have nowhere to go and survive except where we are now.B: You are right.Do you know what can human beings do in the face of natural disast
31、ers?A: In my opinion, we should calm down in the face of natural disasters. In several research. the data tells us people who are sober in the disasters have much higher survival rate than people who are not.B: Because they can help to rescue others.A: Thats right.9. Discuss with your partner what p
32、reparations should be made after you hear the report of a coming typhoon.A: Do you know typhoon?B: Yes. A typhoon is the same as a hurricane, except that it strikes in the western Pacific Ocean instead of in the Atlantic Ocean.A: But do you know how to prepare for a typhoon.B: No. Maybe you can tell
33、 me something about it.A: OK. First, determine whether you can remain in your home during the typhoon. Second, make lists of television and radio stations where you can get storm information, phone numbers to call in case of emergencies.B: Uh, it is really necessary. What else?A: Remember to shut of
34、f electricity, water and gas to your home before evacuating. Most importantly, Pack food that doesnt have to be refrigerated or cooked along with disposable plates, each person and pet in the home should have enough to eat for three days.A: I see. Thank you.B: You are welcome.10. Discuss what factor
35、s an employee should consider before deciding to switch to a new job. Give reasons for your opinions.A: I think it is time for me to find a new job.B: Why? Is it time to quit?A: In fact, I dont know. Do you know what factors should I consider before deciding to switch to a new job?B: Well. Do you sp
36、end so much time worrying about what will happen when you go to work that you dont enjoy your time away from work? If this is the case, it might be time to find a new job.A: No. I also dont know what I really think.B: OK. Maybe you should consider that if you feel you are incompatible(矛盾,不相容) with y
37、our organization, wish you had more challenging assignments.A: I see. I will consider carefully before doing any decisions. Thank you.B: Best wishes for you.11. Some people believe work is work and pleasure is pleasure. Others, on the other hand, argue that work and pleasure are one. Hold a discussi
38、on on it.A: When it comes to work and pleasure, some people believe work is work and pleasure is pleasure. Others, on the other hand, argue that work and pleasure are one. What is your opinion?B: Well, I believe that work and pleasure are one. They dont contradict with each other. In fact, they comp
39、lement each other.A: Tell me more.B: As the saying goes, All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. A life burdened with work leads you nowhere, for you would get tired and bored with your daily routine work.B: Yeah. Thats true. On the other hand, proper recreation(娱乐) will relieve the tension and d
40、iscomfort of our monotonous(枯燥的) life because it offers you various ways to let out your pent-up emotions(被压抑的感情).12. Some people prefer frequent job changes and believe distant pastures are always greener. Do you think you will be a job-hopper in the future?A: Some people prefer frequent job change
41、s and believe distant pastures are always greener. Do you think you will be a job-hopper in the future?B: Maybe. I think changing jobs could exercise our ability, especially adaptability. When we meet the new environment and new people, we need times to adapt all of it.A: But in my opinion, if one c
42、hanges his job frequently, he will not get the necessary experience needed in his work.B: But if a person is not interested in his job, job hopping is normal and even necessary. Otherwise, he will suffer from his work, and inevitably, he is not likely to succeed in his career.A: Maybe thats right. B
43、ut dont you think that one can never do his work well unless he is devoted to only one job in his lifetime?B: No. I think if a person does only one job all his life, he will certainly be bored with it.A: All right.13. Discuss with your partner what damages an earthquake may cause and what our govern
44、ment should do to help the victims get over the disaster.A: Do you know what damages an earthquake may cause?B: Yes. The earthquake may cause heavy casualties(重大伤亡), countless people lose their lives. Some of the children lose their parents and some parents lose their sons and daughters.A: Thats ter
45、rible.B: What do you think our government should do to help the victims get over the disaster?A: I think it should provide assistance for public health and medical care needs.B: What about providing equipment, materials, supplies and personnel to federal entities during response operations.A: It is
46、also necessary. And governments should ensure that food gets to affected areas.B: Yeah. It is important.14. Do you agree the longer you know people the more you are puzzled by them? Explain your opinions.A: Do you agree the longer you know people the more you are puzzled by them?B: Yes. I agree. I k
47、now them longer, I will know more about them, and something about them are conflicts with the other things.A: I think so. I will shrug my shoulders when people tell me that their first impressions of a person are always right.B: They must have small insight or great vanity.A: Yeah. For instance, you
48、 might be wrong if you judged by appearances only people like Edward Burton. In appearance, he seemed a man all of a piece.B: Nevertheless, he turned out to be very cruel. He insulted and fooled Lenny who was down and out and made himself commit himself to an insane venture.A: What was still more surprising was that he was completely indifferent to Lennys death. Without doubt, Burton was a man