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1、 2011 年一级起点第四学期口语考试题目Topics for mini-talk (one minute)1 Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?A poor memory may have some advantages.For example, you can forget the unhappy things easily.easily turn your previous enemies into friendsforget the unhappy expieriences easily.
2、recover from hurt quicklyWith the passage of time, the sad memories will fade. Those with a short memorytend to recover faster than those with a tenacious memory. For the same reason,forgetful people may be more ready to forget their daily worries and forgive othersfor their offenses. With a less re
3、tentive mind, they may enjoy life more.2 Do you think it is necessary for most of Chinese children to do a lot of difficultmath problems for Olympic Math Competition?Some parents believe that by doing a lot of difficult math problems, their childrenwill have a solid foundation in math. Some parents
4、even believe that trying to solvehard math problems will promote the growth of their childrens brains and helpdevelop their logical reasoning ability and concentration, which will facilitatelearning in other areas.On the other hand, many people believe that it is unnecessary and unnatural forchildre
5、n to study difficult math problems. Some people even believe strict mathtraining harms childrens moral and physical development. Fierce competition maydampen the spirit of teamwork, which is so important in the contemporary world.3 What study habits seem to be common among successful students?Many t
6、op students seem to have these good study habits: They tend to have astrong sense of time and organize their time well. They may draw up their study planwell in advance. While studying, they check whether they are working ahead ofschedule or lagging behind it. They usually work in a systematic way.
7、Before class, theypreview the text to get some idea about what the teacher is going to say and which partof the text is difficult. In class, they listen attentively, take notes of the main points ofthe lecture, and ask questions when they dont understand. After class, they review whatthey have learn
8、ed. By going through the text and the notes, they can rememberimportant information.4 Should we be punctual for class, work, or appointments? Why?In the past, Chinese did not attach much importance to punctuality. In anagricultural country punctuality was not very important. But nowadays, owing to t
9、hequickened pace of life and the influence of Western concepts of time, the Chinese seemto be paying more attention to punctuality. If somebody is twenty minutes late for anappointment, you may be annoyed because it is a waste of your time. To avoid beinglate, we should make adequate preparations. I
10、n case an emergency prevents us fromarriving at the destination on time, we can call ahead to inform the person concerned ofthe delay. But for entertainment activities like a party, we may be a bit late, for thatcauses no inconvenience to others.5 If you wanted to start a business, which factors wou
11、ld you consider first? Why?If I wanted to launch a business, I would consider all of these factors, for they allplay an indispensable role. First of all, I would consider my ability. Since I majoredin biology, I would be cautious in starting a company to sell something I am notfamiliar with such as
12、building materials or DVDs. With my educational background,I may find it easier to run a company selling bio-tech products. The next thing Iwould have to take into account, is the money available. Suppose the establishmentof a company required a capital of a million dollars, I would try to see wheth
13、er Icould get a loan. If not, I would give up the idea and try to set up a smaller servicecompany that required less capital. Last but not least, I would survey the market tosee if the products I planned to deal with could be sold. If they were unmarketable,I had better give up the idea of founding
14、a company in this area. If they sold well,then I would go ahead.6 Name at least 5 recreational activities, and give specific comments on one of them.With the development of the economy and society , the number of recreational activitiesgrows. People can play all kinds of sports, sing karaoke, go dan
15、cing, go to the movies,play video games or online games, or surf the Internet. Some people think these recreational activities are great and necessary, becausethey can help people release their strain and stress. Some of the activities, such asplaying sports, can help people relax physically, while
16、some of them, such as surfing theInternet, can help people relax mentally. However, some people think recreationalactivities might be harmful if people are addicted. Spending too much time on them willseriously influence peoples normal life.As a college student, I hold a belief that recreational act
17、ivities do more good thanharm. As long as we arrange time by reason, and take part in recreational activitiesproperly, we can make them a helpful tool for our development.7 Can you think of some practical measures to protect forests?I think the most important thing to do is to create a law to forbid
18、 the cutting of treesin certain areas. Even when timber is needed for construction, logging should bewell planned. In addition to the law, we also need law enforcement personnel whowill fine those who fell trees illegally. It is not enough to protect the existing forests.We must also plant trees to
19、make new forests. We should also grow various types oftrees to ensure bio-diversity. To make the afforestation program successful, thegovernment should award those units and individuals that have made outstandingcontributions.law to forbid the cutting of treesLaw enforcement personnelPlanting more t
20、reesAwarding those with outstanding contribution8 What is the relationship between ones attitude to life and ones fate?Since the world is complex and mysterious, it is not easy to arrive at a definiteconclusion. Some scholars, including a British psychologist, suggest that there exists acorrelation
21、between ones attitude to life and ones fate. But more research is neededbefore we can be sure of such a correlation. Moreover, the cause-and-effect relationshiphas not been clearly identified, and we are uncertain which causes which. In real life wecan find counter examples: Some optimistic people a
22、re not very lucky, while somepessimistic people are quite lucky. Perhaps we should try to find out which case is morefrequent: optimistic people with good luck or optimistic people with bad luck. Judgingfrom my personal observations, the former is more common. I can even supply thereason: Optimistic
23、 people have more self-confidence, which facilitates their success inlife. A survey involving many people is required to discover what most people thinkabout this issue.9 What are the problems jobless workers may have? How can they overcome theirdifficulties?10 What kinds of employees are likely to
24、be fired?If employees do not observe company or department rules, they are likely to befired. Any boss will be angry if employees are late for work or use the company phoneto talk with friends. A boss dislikes people who dont work hard, gossip a lot or read thenewspaper over a cup of tea for hours.
25、Even if one works hard, the boss may not besatisfied if one doesnt work with high efficiency. After all, company profits come fromemployee achievements. Even though youve made significant personal contributions tothe company, if you dont get along well with your colleagues, you may impede thecompany
26、s productivity. After all, most jobs require teamwork nowadays. Usually theboss places a high value on employee loyalty. Disloyal employees may sell thecompanys secrets and ruin it overnight. When the company is in financial difficulty anddownsizing, the first to be dismissed will be those who have
27、some of theabove-mentioned problems.11 What are the reasons for the growing popularity of SOHO?The SOHO stands for Small Office and Home Office.There are several workstyles of it,making up of 1 to 10 workers,creating a personal office,and so on.Themodern work style has an increasing trend.Before the
28、 19th century, and the spread of the industrial revolution around the globe,nearly all offices were small offices or home offices, with only a few exceptions.Most businesses were small, and so was the paperwork that went with them.Beginning in the mid-1990s, the advent of the personal computer, andb
29、reakthroughs in voice and data communication, created opportunities for office workers to decentralize. Decentralization also benefits employers, in loweroverhead, and in many cases, greater productivity.At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, the term SmallOffice and Home Offi
30、ce and its variants along with the acronym SOHOhave been used to a great extent by companies who market products targeting thegreat numbers of small businesses which have a tiny or medium sized office.Technology has also created a demand for larger businesses to employindividuals who work from home.
31、 Sometimes these people remain as anindependent businessperson, and sometimes they actually become employees of alarger company.In China,especially the SARS in 2003 gathered way the development of theSOHO.12 Name at least 5 natural disasters and try to describe the damage caused by thenatural disast
32、ers?China is a country that natural disasters occur frequently. There are many disastersattacked our living environment every year. Such as droughts, landslides, frosts,typhoons and earthquakes.Because of the disasters, many plants and animals have disappeared. Peoples lives andproperties are also i
33、ncurred severe loses. For example, severe storm and storm surgescan also kill tens of thousands of people. However, with better fore casting warning andprotection facilities the consequences ate expected to diminish. Another example isflood. Although the immediate impact on survivors is likely to be
34、 injury and the deathof relatives, damage to crops, housing, and infrastructure can conspire to precipitateacute food shortages and homelessness. Water supplies may be contaminated withsewage, leading to disease.13 Why do people want to improve their appearance? In what ways can peopleimprove their
35、appearance?1/A love of beauty is part of human nature. People like to see beautiful scenery,flowers, and animals. It is not strange that they also want to look at good-lookinghumans and improve the way they look themselves. With improved features, onemay find a better job, attract a more desirable s
36、pouse, and gain faster promotion.Some occupations attach great importance to appearance. Most actors,anchorpersons, and fashion models can be recognized by their looks.It is sometimes argued that by looking good, one tends to feel self-confident. Withconfidence, success is more likely to follow in a
37、ny undertaking.2/Some people just want to improve their looks in small ways. They may go on a dietto maintain a good figure, they make up to improve their appearance, put a facialmask or skin smoother on their faces during the night, have their teeth straightened,or have their nails polished. Some o
38、thers have a face-lift to change their nose orchin, make their single-fold eyelids double folded, and have their skin tightened tosmooth out wrinkles and crows feet. Some even inject botox to remove wrinkles.More drastically, some people may have liposuction to remove fat.But,in my opinon the best w
39、ay to improve appearance is trying to learn to be moreelgant and to be more Knowledgeable.14 What measures should we take to prevent drunken driving?15 “Theres no such thing as a free lunch.” What is your opinion of the proverb?16 What would you say if your friend wants to borrow money from you?17 W
40、hat are the negative social effects of advertisements made by movie stars?Nowadays there are a lot of false advertisements in society made by movie stars. Theyhave caused much harm to society. The harm can be listed as follows. First, theyexaggerate the functions of the goods they advertise and misl
41、ead consumers. Second,some advertisements contain obscene contents and bring about spiritual pollution. Third,they seriously damage the credit of businesses because the shops which sell those goodswill be distrusted and even considered the conspirators of those advertisers byconsumers. Personally, I
42、 am usually vigilant against any advertisements and so I have never been taken in. However, some people are credulous and are easily taken in.Therefore, in my opinion, effective measures must be taken to ban false advertisementsand protect consumers interests. First, all the advertisements made by m
43、ovie stars mustbe strictly censored by the authorities concerned before they are published. Besides,severe punishment must be inflicted on those who publish illegal advertisements. Inconclusion, false advertisements must be eliminated in our society18 Do you think a good interior decoration of class
44、rooms will help students tofocus their attention? Why?19 What extracurricular activities can help a student land a job after graduation?Sure, life in school is pretty interesting. The good news is that colleges pay attention toour life both inside and outside the classroom. Yes , our academics come
45、first, but ouractivities reveal a great deal about us. They can make a difference to our prospectivefuture. Maybe you play on a sports team, perform in a band , do volunteer work or holda part-time job. All of these are helpful to us for landing a job graduation. Workexperiencepaid or volunteer, yea
46、r-round or summer, can help you identify careerinterests and goals, gain skills ,and apply classroom learning to the real world .It is alsoa great way to earn money for college. We can also gain skills and experience throughvolunteer work , such as by tutoring elementary school kids or spending time
47、 at a localhospital. These are good method to step into and recognize the society before ourgraduation. The precious experience can help us land a job after graduation easily.20 Suggest at least three ways to cheer up a classmate in low spirits.The first most important step is to be available for yo
48、ur friend, night and day. Makethem feel that you are there for them and they can call or approach you any time. Stay intouch as much as possible. But dont trespass on their personal space. Be empathetictowards them. Understand their feelings and show that you understand their hurt. Send asouvenir to brighten up their day. Send them a beautiful card or a pleasant gift. Dosomething to bring a smile on their face. Buy