Oral Test for New Integrated English Band II (2-B) Do you think that examinations should be cancelled? What is your favorite book? And why do you like it? Have you ever done a part-time job? Do you think it is a good way to prepare yourself for you future career? How do you usually enjoy yourself during the weekend? What do you want to do after your graduation? Give your reasons. Please tell a story with the help of the words and phrases given below: birthday party, friends, enjoy. Read the following story and then retell it: A man went to see his doctor one day because he was suffering from pains in his stomach. After the doctor had examined him carefully, he said to him, “Well, there’s nothing really wrong with you, I’m glad to say. Your only trouble is that you worry too much. Do you know, I had a man with the same trouble as you in here a few weeks ago, and I gave him the same advice as I’m going to give you. He was worried because he couldn’t pay his tailor’s bills. I told him not to worry his head about the bills any more. He followed my advice, and when he came to see me again two days ago, he told me that he now felt quite all right again.” “Yes, I know all about that,” answered the patient sadly, “You see; I’m that man’s tailor.” What do you think about the saying “Love makes the world go around.” What do you know about the differences between friendship in Chinese culture and in American culture? Have you ever met a person who left a deep impression on you? Who was he/she? What impressions did he/she leave on you? Read the following poem and answer the questions below it. When you planted a garden, You’ve planted hope as well; Although the gardener’s harvest is poor, Faith can still bring you a beautiful tomorrow. What do you think about the poem? Do you love it or not? Can you learn something from the poem? And what is it? Every one of us has good friends. We cannot live well without friendship. So tell us something about your close friends or your understanding of friendship. Our world is colorful. Every one of us has his or her own favorite color. What is your favorite color? Why? Every one of us may have a person who influenced us greatly. The person may be your teacher, your friend, or your parents. Who do you think has a great influence on you? Do you know something about the “Earth day”? Do you concern about our environment? What can we do for environmental protection? What’s your dream? What’s the ideal occupation for you? Tell something about New Year’s Celebration. How do you think of the influence of advertising on consumers? Say something about your favorite TV/ radio program. What is your idea of the saying “Practice makes perfect”? How can you finance your college education? Tell something about your college life. Do you think it is colorful? As the most advanced country in the world, what is America like in your eyes? Success is a very popular topic nowadays, so in your opinion, what is success? Good manners are very important in social activities. Introduce some good manners and the importance of good manners. Why do people keep pets? What’s your plan for the coming summer vocation? What’s your favorite book? Why? What do you do in your spare time? Which city do you prefer? Why? 31. Some people like to live in big cities while others prefer to live in the countryside, what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in large modern cities or in the countryside respectively? 32. With the improvements of people’s living standard, more and more people begin to consider buying private cars. What is your opinion of owning a private car? Do you think it is feasible to use a private car in China? Why? What are the advantage and disadvantage of owing a private car? 33. Some people say that college students should do some part-time job in order to have a better preparation for future, while others hold that the chief task for students is academic study. What are your points of view on this phenomenon? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part -time job for college students? 34. Theoretically speaking, men and women should be equal. In practice, is it the case? Give some example to illustrate your point of view. How can man and woman achieve equality? 35. Tell something about your life in university. What’s the most memorable thing for you? What is your opinion of present academic environment, teaching facility, and teacher‘s teaching method of our university? What are you unsatisfied with?