1、2012-2013-2大学英语二(视听说)口语考试 Part I Speech (40%)Directions: Please make a speech according to the given topic. Your time limit is 1 minute.1. Do you think music can affect peoples lives? Why?Yes, I think music can affect peoples lives. Nowadays, music has become indispensable part in our daily life and
2、 made a profound impact on many people. Firstly, music can meet our requirements by easing our minds and comforting our bodies. Secondly, when you feel depressed, it will cheer you up. When you feel angry, it may make you calm down. That is to say, you are always will be able to find yourself in mus
3、ic. In any way, music is affecting us. 2. What do you think about buying pirated CDs or books?It is like stealing something from other people who have put in their hard work to create music or film. The writers and directors whocreate these movies and music always behind the screen. They are not dir
4、ectly visible. We should honor their effort. At least not buy pirated music and Movies. But in this regard,I have one superb idea. Shopkeepers should release their DVDs and CDs in lower prices. Let people can buy and view original DVDs and CDs. But most of shopkeepers release their DVDs and CDs in h
5、igh prices. Thats why normal kind of people purchase pirated CD and DVDs. 3. What types of movies do you like? Why?Comedy Because it can always bring me happiness, make me forget some troubles and unhappy things. There are some things in the real life that make people feel sad, but comedy can make p
6、eople laugh again.Besides, from my childhood to now Im always crazy about cartoon. Theres no reason, I just love it. But with increase of age, the type that I like has changed.4. Can you recommend a movie to me?Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story In this film, the parents of this actress take
7、drugs. When she is 8 years old, she began begging. 15 years old, her mother died of AIDS. Father put into the shelter. At 17, she prepares to use 2 years time to finish high school four years course. Finally, she get first scholarship in 1996 of the New York times and into Harvard study. Its a spiri
8、t upward movie. Bring me a lot of shock and moved. As far as I am concerned ,it is really a good film. 5. Who is your favorite director or actor or actress in China and abroad? Why?6. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why?I do not believe in love at first sight. When you see someone for the fir
9、st time, you can only feel attracted to their appearance, it is impossible to learn about someones personality and character through sightonly. Falling in love with someone requires that you know him well and understand the way he thinks. When you see someone for the first time, the only feelings th
10、at can be mustered are those of lust. Feeling attracted to their body and feeling the urge to be with them is often mistaken with feelings of love. We need to learn the difference between these if we are ever to succeed in finding true love.7. What do you know about wedding traditions in China or we
11、stern countries?There are many customs in Chinese wedding. Now, I just say one point. In traditional China, the newlyweds wear Tang suit. The brides sometimes wear cheongsam. Most of the newlyweds choose red suit, because red symbolize happy and lucky in China. For example the bride covers red cloth
12、 and the groom pins a large red flower on his suit. All the things are new that means a new start of the life.8. What do you think of the dating programs on TV?Nowadays, with the aid of the public media everyone can show themselves. Such as to meet the other half of life. But in the TV commercial pa
13、ckaging, it is no longer so simple. In the pursuit of ratings and the drive of economic benefits, the television stations first focus that whether the program attracts the audience. On the other hand, some of the guests would like to take this opportunity to increase the exposure rate. Not really wa
14、nt to find the other half of life.9. Should people buy things according to what ads say?Advertisings are full of our lives now. There is no doubt that buying things according to the ads can save lots of time. However, when you really use it, especially those who posts their ads online. It will cause
15、 some troubles which may really makes your time lost. Ads exist as a kind of suggestions but not a choice. Get full suggestions and useyour own eyes to select goods can have great fun.10. What qualities must a person have to make big money? To make big money, one should acquire a good education as a
16、 first step. However, not everyone who graduates from a privileged university can always thrive in business. One also needs a high IQ and a high EQ. With high IQ, one can easily understand a new situation and find opportunities. With a high EQ, one tends to get along well with people. Popularity may
17、 give people golden chances.Part II Dialogue (60%)Directions: Please create a dialogue with your partner according to the given situation. Your time limit is 2 minutes.1. Your group is required to create a dialogue on music. Ask your partner what his/her favorite music types are, who his/her favorit
18、e singers are, and why.A: Hey!B: Hello! A: Are you listening to the music? B : Yea, what kind of music do you like? A : Well, I love a lot of different types of music.B: Any in particular? A: Err, I especially like pop music. B: Pop music? Really? I thought you would be like country music. Because I
19、 never saw you listening to pop music. A: You should see me in my home. My room is full of popularmusic CD.B: Wow, that must be a sight! A I sure is. What about you? Do you like pop music? B Of course. I like it best. Hey, how about we go shoppingfor CDs tomorrow? Are you free? A: Sure, sounds wonde
20、rful.2. Suppose your mom/dad loves old songs of the 1970s while you prefer songs of the new century. Now work with your partner to create a dialogue, representing the two views. A Turn down the noise! What on earth is it anyway! B Mum it is pop music. It is one of the most famoussongs during this ti
21、me. A I cant understand it. It just sounds like noise to me. B Ok, if you really dislike it that much, I can put on something else. A Really? B Of course. What do you like to listen to? A At random, but I love old songs of the 1970s. B How about some popular easy-listening music?That is too old. You
22、 can listen to the songs of the new century.A No. I just love old songs of the 1970s. If you listen to it, I guarantee that you will like it too. B Come on, I never like it 3. Your group is required to create a dialogue on a movie. Ask your partner which his or her favorite movie is and why. (The di
23、alogue may involve setting, plot, casting, acting, theme etc.) A Are you seeing film? B Yes, the Titanic A Old movies, have you saw the latest version of the 3D ? B Of course, I have seen it several times. A Which is your favorite movie? B Homeless to Harvard,have you seen it ?A No, and why? I suppo
24、sed that you maybe likeromantic movies. B I really like the actress of the film; she hasa great acting in this film. A In addition to this, do you have other reason? B Er, it is a spirit upward movie and brings me a lot of shockand moved. It is a real good filmA Hearing you say that this movie is so
25、 good, I also want tosee it.B I recommend you to see, you will never regret it 4. Your group is required to create a dialogue on watching movies. Ask your partner where they prefer to watch movies, at home or at the theater? Chinese movies or foreign movies? Why? A What are you doing?B Im reading. A
26、 Do you have time tonight? B Yes, whats on your mind? A I want to see a movie tonight, can you accompany with me . B Where shall we go, your home or the cinema A Casual, where do you want to go B I prefer to stay at home. We can see any film that we wantto see. But see movies in a cinema will let mo
27、re people have feelings; the audience also can more easily into the plot. I am always not used to see the films in the cinema A Well, if so, lets go to my home .Bye the way,which a kind film do you like? Chinese movies or foreign movies.B I like Chinese movies. There are many funny in Chinese movie
28、plot.A Oh,let us see a Chinese movie at night.5. Your group is required to create a dialogue on online romance. A thinks young people can find true love through the Internet. B is against it. Tell each other the reasons why you are for or against the online romance. (You may use examples to help you
29、 illustrate.) A What are you doing? B I am reading book. Whats up A I just read a novel, which heroes and heroines find true love on the Internet B This can only occur on the Internet, in the real world it isalmost impossible A No, I believe that young people can find true love throughthe Internet.B
30、 You dont think it is too unreal? Two people are not met each other. A How come? I think it is very romantic. I also want to fall in love on the internet. B Dont do it.On the Internet,we dont know others character and hoppies.No one can truly know another person in cyberspace. A lot of people are li
31、ars on the Internet, you maybe cheated I just say it. A Maybe you are right.B Okay, you must take care of yourself6. Your group is required to create a dialogue according to the given situation. A finds B very upset. B says he just broke up with his girlfriend Janet, because she wants to get married
32、 but he wants to have a career first. A tries to comfort B. A Whats wrong with you? B Nothing A Why do you look so upset, what happened? B I just broke up with my girlfriend Janet A Its amazing. When did it happen? B I went out to dinner yesterday. After the dinner , I broke up with my girlfriend Ja
33、net A What a pity! You have been together for 5 years. I think youwill marry finally B She wanted to get married now. But I want to have a careerfirst. A This is normal; you are old enough to get married. B You also think that we should get married now A Of course, after married, you can be together
34、 fight for yourfamily Yeah, I must go to find her right now.B Thank you for your advice, bye bye 7. Your group is required to create a dialogue according to the given situation. A tells B that her boyfriend proposed to her. But he is much younger than A and lives in another city. A hesitates to acce
35、pt the proposal. A Hi, guess what! My boyfriend made a proposal to me!B Wow! Thats wonderful. Did you accept it A Not yet. I have some doubleslike the age factor. He is too young for me. B I know he is 3 younger than you, but he behaves like amature adult in spite of his age. A I also can not sure w
36、e can overcome the culture differences. B But I can see that both of you have the same interests andpersonalities. Thats more important.A Maybe you are right B What would your parents think? A I dont know. I havent told my parents8. Your group is required to create a dialogue on advertisements. A th
37、inks advertising costs too much money and customers have to pay more because of the ads, whereas B thinks advertising tells people about products. Use examples to support your opinion. A Hi, whats that magazine you are reading B It is a free magazine you can get at most place A Wake up, guy. Its not
38、 really free. Look at it:its all advertisingB Maybe so, the advertising pays for the magazine and we dont have to .A Sure you do. The cost of the ads is already included in the products, so customers have to pay the cost of the ads B But I still think that ads are useful. It tells me about newproduc
39、ts A Many companies spend more money on advertising thanon making quality products B But some good commercials really exit. And you are free toturn your eyes away from the ads A Well, its time to cook dinner Ok, lets go9. Your group is required to create a dialogue on money. Student A thinks money c
40、an bring you happiness. Student B doesnt agree. A I really wish I conld make a fortune .If I had a lat of money,Id be as happy as a king.B Do you really believe so?I have my doubts about it.A Yes, if I had a lot of money,I could buy all the things I wanted.I could buy a car and I would be late to li
41、sten classes.If only I had lots of money,I could be able to buy a villa to give my parents and they would live a comfortable life.B Although we can buy many things with money, such as bighouses, beautiful clothes, delicious foods. But can money buy everything? Obviously not! Things like knowledge, p
42、recious time, true love can never be bought by money.A But I cloud get a lot of money,I could be out of work.B In order to get more money, some people even break the law, stealing, robbing, cheating or doing other wrong things .A You are right.Money cant buy happiness.10. Your group is required to c
43、reate a dialogue according to the given situation. A wants to borrow money from B by buy a new mobile phone because he/she has blown all his/her monthly allowance. B is also short of money and advises A to save up for it.A Hi,was just on my way to find you.B Whats up?A Im kind of broke,and you usual
44、ly have a bundle tucked away.I wonder if you could give me a loan.B Dream on!Im hard up myself. A You see,I want to buy a new mobile phone, and Im just about 200 short.B Why not save up for it?A The stores have all this stuff on a huge sales promotion right now. I could save at least 20%.B But I has blown all my monthly allowance.A Thank you for the same.