英语口语考试问题与答案解析.doc

英语口语考试题目及答案
1.Introduce yourself or your partner.
I’ll introduce myself briefly to all of you. My name is Jia Caixia, and my English name is Jelena. I come from YULIN and I love my hometown very much. My family has five people, including my parents, my sister, my brother and I. But both of them have married last year and have their own baby now, I love them very much. In my spare time, I am fond of playing tennis, listening to music. In fact, I like playing basketball too, but I can’t play it well. My advantage is I can control myself well, and my disadvantage is I’m not very confident. But now I’m trying to overcome it. I am easygoing and I want to make friends with all of you. That’s on, thank you.
2.Does it matter if a wife earns more money than a husband?
As for this question, I’ll declare myself briefly. In modern society, women are equal to men, and women become more and more independent. Many women are competent to high-paying job. And husband also can do housework. So I think who earns more money is doesn’t matter. As long as we have a good division of labor, we’ll have a wonderful life.
3.If you were given 100000 RMB to save, spend or invest, what would you do?
I’ll buy a big house and go to the country I like. I’ll also donate some money to hope project. For the rest I’ll give it to my parents, then they can do what they want to do and invest to earn more money.
4.Complete the sentences to make them true for you:
If I'd been born in a different country, I would like to born in 
Ireland .It’s a beautiful country .Known as the garden of Europe. I would
 have different friends and communicate in English .IF so, I think I would
 come to China,traveling more city,tasting Chinese food and get to know 
the Chinese culture. 
5.Talk about the movie you have seen recently.
I have watched Shawshank Redemption yesterday. And I have watched it many times, every time watching, there be a different feeling. The movie tells us that though our lives are very cruel, we should believe in ourselves, don’t give up efforts, patiently waiting for the life of your own brilliant. I like this movie very much.
6. What’s your zodiac sign? Say some personal features describing the sign .
My zodiac sign is Virgo. And the person who is Virgo is obsessive-compulsive and perfectionistic. And because of these feature,
They are always criticized by others.
7.Explain the meaning of the saying“Blood is thicker than water ”.Give an example.
 "Blood is thicker than water" is used to imply that family ties (blood) are always more important (thicker) than the ties you make among friends (water). It generally means that the bonds of family and common ancestry are stronger than the bonds between unrelated people (such as friendship.
For example, when you are in trouble,  your parents always give you help in the first place.
8.Explain the meaning of the saying “Home is where the heart is”.Give an example.
More generally, "home" may be considered to be a geographic area, such as a town, village. Home is not only a place where you live but also means your family. Really a place can make you feel relax.
For example, if you have a lot of friends in the school, you will think of school as you home.
9.Imagine someone is going to meet their girlfriend’s or boyfriend’s parents for the first time. What advice would you give?
Never be late.
Buy some gifts to them.
Wear formally, because good impression is first
10.What do you notice most about a person when you meet them for the first time? Do you go by first impressions when you meet new people?
When I meet a person for the first time, I will notice if his shoes are clean. I will go by my first impressions about a new people, because I think my first impressions of him represented his importance to our relationship.
11.Who is your favorite female singer/male singer/band? Why do you like him/her?
My favorite ban is a American pop rock band, called maroon 5 , I like them because the theme in all of their songs is love, frequently lost love; songs like "This Love", "Makes Me Wonder", and "Misery" have a very cynical tone, often expressing dissatisfaction with a relationship, while their more heartfelt and emotional songs such as "She Will Be Loved", "Never Gonna Leave This Bed" express a longing for a romantic relationship.
12.Note down items of clothing that have the following parts.
A) a belt（腰带） trousers skirt dress coat jeans
B) a buckle(） jeans trouser belt dress
C) buttons（扣子） shirt overcoat
D) sleeves（袖子） waistcoat sweater cotton padded coat
E) zip（拉链） jacket dress
13、Explain the meanings of the phrases: calm down,you are so annoying,easy to wind up,it can't be her.
“calm down”：become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation；become quiet or less intensive. I think you are angry.
“you are so annoying”：Someone or something that is annoying makes you feel fairly angry and impatient. You make me angry.
“easy to wind up”：I think you believe things too easily.
“it can't be her”：sure that he or she is mistake to recognized someone .
I am sure it isn’t her.
14.What kind of image do you find most/least appealing?
I prefer people who are confident.Confident people are the most attractive. Not all beautiful women are confident,but confident women are all to be beautiful.It is the same for all people.
15.Think of important life events associated with each stage in life
In the stage of infancy,we might learn to drink milk and speak the first words.In childhood,we might learn to swim and ride a bike .In adulthood,we might leave home.In middle age,we might buy a car and a baby.In old age,we might retire and have a trip.
16.Decide which is the best age or stage to learn a foreign language
I think the age to learn a foreign language is the earlier the better .Because children have good memory and strong ability in study. But there's an old saying means that it's never too late to start.So I think if we want to learn a foreign language,just do it and any time is the best age.
17、What is “Generation Gap”? Give some examples
The generational gap is differences between people of younger generations and their elders, especially between children and their parents.Generations can be distinguished by the differences in their language use,attitude to politics and marriage.
For example,children want to be free to choose their own friends,plan their own future,and generally run their own life in a more independent way than many parents allow.Children usually have modern ideas,parents have traditional beliefs.Therefore,misunderstanding often arise between parents and children.
In my opinion,most problems between parents and children could be solved through Communication.
18、Which points do you think parents would consider important/not important in their son or daughter’s future partner?
As far as I see, like my parents. Their daughter’s future partner should:be kind,have a good job, be clean and smartly dressed, be from a good family background, be good looking, and so on. It can’t be a real person who has such good points ,It’s a prince in the story.Because parents believe their daughter is a fairy.
19.Describe an embarrassing situation that you or others have experienced
I had a very embarrassed time six months ago when I was asked to draw a report for the thesis defense. I got stage fright. I can’t say any word under so many people’s watching.
20. When is Christmas, Thanksgiving ?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated the 2nd Monday in October.
Christmas is on December the 25th.
21. Say some words related with Christmas
Santa Claus圣诞老人 JesusChrist耶稣基督 Christmas tree圣诞树
Christmas stocking圣诞袜 reindeer驯鹿 chimney烟囱
fireplace壁炉 candle stick烛台
22. What phrases can you use to welcome someone to your home?

23. Explain the meaning of the saying "Charity begins at home" Give an example
The explanation being we need to take care of ourselves, family and those close to us before others.
Parents love children is not asking for anything and selfless dedication, which taught the child to love their family before everything
24. Explain the meaning of the saying " One good turn deserves another "
said when you do a helpful or kind act for someone who has done something good for you
In China many people help others without any deserving. There are quite a lot of volunteers like Guo MIngyi. He saved many,many people in trouble. He saved them by blood transportation. He is so kind to people that we are moved by what he has done.He sets a good example to us. 
25.Explain the meaning of the saying “birds of a feather flock together”
People of a similar type often spend time with each other
26.say some phrases about people’s appearance.
Slim , beautiful, pretty, thin , handsome, strong, smart short tall overweight lovely good-looking
27.say some words related with thanksgiving.
roast turkey pumpkin pie propose a toast CornBread blackFriday
28.What are the advantages and disadvantages of school exchanges or  study trips abroad? 
The advantages are as follows.  First, it can widen the vision as well we can have a better understanding of other country’s culture and  customs.  Second, we can improve our abilities of academic research. Third, we can make more friends who have different education  background with us. 
However, it also has some disadvantages.  For example,it will spend lots of money ,far away from hometown, we will feel lonely and helpless,what’s more, we may need to experience the culture shock.
29.what is your new year resolution?
a.study hard and get a scholarship
b.exercise everyday to lose weight
c.find a good boyfriend
d.learn a musical instrument
30.what is your dream christmas gift ?
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