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1. Do you have a hobby? Can you tell us something about it? What do like to do in your
spare time?
I have many hobbies, such as playing football, going fishing, climbing mountains and so on,
and the one that I like best is playing football. When I play football with others I can make friends
with those who come from different departments. Meanwhile I can learn how to forgive others’
mistakes during the match, which will help me to become more endurable in the daily life.
Besides, I can practice my ability to work efficiently with my fellows, because it seems that we
can win the game only if we can work together in a powerful team. In a word, I can reap the great
benefits of this hobby.
During my spare time, I would like to go to the library. I can learn other subjects in there so
that I can improve my knowledge structure, which will provide me with a better chance to find a
good job in the future. What’s more, I can get more references about my major, and by this way I
can also make my major improved greatly.
2. What’s your major? Why do you choose it?
My major is legal science which is also my favorite major. In this field, we are able to learn
a lot of knowledge. There are many subjects we have to learn, such as Criminal Procedure Law,
Civil Law, Law of Civil Procedure, General Rules of the Civil Law, Marriage Law, International
Law, Jurisprudence, philosophy, logic, history, politics and so forth..
The following is the reasons why I choose it:
First of all, I am interested in my major, I love watching the TV programs about laws since I
was in the middle school and it expands my horizons. Studying this major makes me know how to
become a useful, helpful and happy person, for very day, you are ready to help others which
makes you feel so happy that you find you have made your value come true .
In addition, our society is in a great need of the skilled workers and experts in laws, because
our country develops very rapidly and we need law to maintain peace and order, to protect the
rights of citizens, to secure justice, to punish wrong-doers and to make our good laws be applied
justly no matter what cases might be. Therefore, it is significant to take legal course to make
contributions to the development of our socialist undertakings. Last but not least, as far as I am
concerned, it’s good for my future career. I think I’ll have a good job in the future. I will become a
lawyer though the studying my major, which can make me earn lots of money. So I choose legal
science as my major. And I think my choice is right. And most important, it will lead me to live a
happy and wealthy life.
3. How do you like university life? Which aspect of university life do you find most
interesting (stimulating /challenging /exciting /enjoyable)?
With the expectation of the university, I came to Xinyang Normal University. I love this
university at the sight of her, and I think the university life is colorful, stimulating, exciting,
enjoyable, interesting, meaningful, and so on. Most important of all, I find college English class is
most exciting for me.
First of all, college English class is student-centered and only speaking English. In middle
and high schools, English classes were teacher-centered and bi-lingual, English teachers
explained English grammars and new words in Chinese from the beginning to the end of each
class, and we had little chance to speak English even in class. However, here English teachers
give speeches in English, and we students are required to answer some questions, discuss some
topics, and exchange our ideas, etc. only in English in class. I have to practice my spoken English
as often as possible, day after day, now I find I can state my opinions clearly in spoken English in
public. How pride I feel!
Secondly, college English class is more interesting and full of activities, such as role-
playing, English competitions about telling stories, jokes or tongue twisting. Students are active to
take part in all of these class activities to show their abilities and develop their hobbies. We come
to class not only for knowledge but also for fun. How happy I am!
In all, college English class is completely different from those in middle and high schools,
it’s so exciting and I do love it. I bet I will improve my English and achieve more here.
4. Are you satisfied with your present accommodations? Give your reasons.
What kind of accommodations would you like to have?
From my point view, I’m quite satisfied with our accommodation. My dormitory room faces
south and has a lot of sunshine in fine weather. It also has a very good view of the garden in front
of the building and the mountains in the distance. It makes me feel good when I look the lovely
grass, flowers and trees in the garden. The color of the mountains changes with different seasons
and in different weather. I really enjoy watching the view from my room.
But there are some aspects need to be improved. Above all, our dormitory is not big enough.
When everybody is in the room, there simply is not enough space for us to move around. And
with six people in it, there isn’t much privacy for anyone.
We even don’t have a washroom in it .So it’s not convenient for us, especially in winter and
summer. And the water and electricity supply are usually cut off for some unclear reasons.
Everyday we have to go to bed before half past ten. That’ too early! S o we are restricted to do
what we need to do after ten thirty. In a word, our canteens are quite good. First of all, the food
is quite cheap and the services meet most of our needs. But some canteens are so small that
have to wait in line to get our food.
In my opinion, a good student apartment should have a relatively large living room and
three or four small single bedrooms. This design will provide enough space for meetings and
gatherings while at the same time give each student his or her own room. It should have a
washroom and we should have water and electricity supply all day long. And we also can get our
food without waiting in line.
In my university, students have different types of accommodation depending on their status.
Undergraduate students generally share dormitory rooms six to a room, and master’s students four
to a room. New apartment houses are also available to students who pay an additional rent.
5. What job do you think is the best for you after you graduate?
I think the best job for me is to be a teacher after graduation. When I was a child, I had
dreamed to be a high school teacher. Now I can come to Xinyang Normal University to receive
further education and I major in Study of History. It looks like that my dream will come true in
the near future.
As a teacher, I can give what I have learnt to my students, who will make contributions to
our society. Thinking about it, I will be very proud of being a teacher. And, what’s more, I can
become an actor just on the small platform in the front of the classroom, which will make my life
much colorful. And then, what mostly makes me choose to be a teacher is that I can share some
new ideas with the young people, and by this way I will be young forever in my mind.
6. What is your most important consideration when looking for a job?
Actually, many factors contribute to job satisfaction, such as a high salary, good promotion
prospects, pleasant and friendly working atmosphere, suitability for one’s professional
talents ， and personal interests etc. For many people, money or good promotion prospects may
be their most important consideration when looking a job; but as for me, what is important is to
do something that I enjoy. I hear stories all the time about people who change their jobs because
they realize that they don’t like them after they have started. If you don’t like what you’re doing,
you are going to be miserable. You cann’t make the best use of your talents and you will get
nowhere in your work. So when choosing a job, I think, we’d better make sure that we know
where our interest lies, only by doing so, can we do very well in our work and enjoy our work
most.
7. What kind of activities do you take part in during your free time?
 Many students may feel that college life is boring. They do not know how to deal with
plenty of spare time. But I think the college life will become wonderful as long as we make it
meaningful. In fact, we can do all kinds of activities which we are interested in. Do not be
nervous.
(1) In my spare time, I often do sports. Doing sports can enhance our physical (mental)
development. It can keep fit and make us staying in health. I’ll learn some self-defense skills from
it. By doing sports, I also learn how to communicate and interact with others.
I like running. It is exciting. I feel close to nature when running .And it shows what upper
limit human physique can reach after finishing a full running.
Sometimes, I often play basketball, football, badminton table tennis, and so on. You know,
table tennis is very popular activity on campus. It is a national sport. Not only do students like it,
but many teachers like it. Playing table tennis can train my brain, especially my eyes . After
studying for a long time, My eyes are tied and hurt. So it is good choice to play table tennis with
my classmates for relaxing ourselves.
I’m a big basketball fan, even though I’m not good at playing basketball myself. I like Yao Ming,
so I love to watch the NBA on TV whenever I get a chance.
(2) In my free time, I often surf on the internet. With the development of computers throughout
the world, more and more people have access to the Internet. I know it has disadvantage to spend
too much time using it. But I just use it to get a lot of information by browsing different websites.
In fact, the Internet has changed our conventional ways for work, communication,
entertainment and expression. Apart from using the Internet for professional purposes, I also use it
to communicate with families and friends by sending and receiving e-mails, talking with others
and playing games such bridge or chess with partners or opponents they don’t see. I also use the
BBS to express my opinions in ways otherwise impossible.
In general, spending too much time surfing on the interest is not good to a person. We should
have a right attitude to it and make use of it correctly for our study.
Studying in college is a brand new start of our life. We can continue to study hard for the
better scores. If we want to show our talents and skills we can join in all kinds of activities. By
so , we can have a wonderful college life!
8. Is it necessary for students to take part in the social activity during the free time?
Everybody knows that study is one of the most important things for the young people, and a
lot of people think that young men should study everyday to get a good score. But I do not agree
with such an idea, my opinion is that the social activity and study are good friends.
I have 3 main aspects to support my idea.
Firstly, the purpose of study is to do more contributions to the society, is to serve for the work. We
learn more and more things in order to work easier and easier in the future, so social activity is the
checking standard of study.
Secondly, the social activity can make us know what is our weakpoint and what we should
learn in the future. For example, if I can not use computer in my social work, I must ask myself to
learn it well so as to improve my work.
Finally, the social activity is also a kind of rest for us after study. From what has talked
above, we can safely draw a conclusion that the social activity is a good partner of study, we
should make use of the relations between them to create a good future.
9. Can you tell us something about the after-class activities at your college (university)?
When the classes are over, students burst out of the classroom buildings. Tired after a whole of
serious study, they mostly spend one or two hours to relax and refresh themselves. If you take a
walk on campus, you will get an idea about what students do after class.
On the playgrounds, various kinds of sports activities are going on. You will see students
jogging or playing ball games. Some of them may only be practicing, some are competing
seriously against each other.
 On the weekends, members of various clubs meet at this time. Some students are learning
painting, calligraphy or paper-cut, while others simply sit around and talk. The drama group is
rehearsing and the school chorus is practicing. And there is also a film show on Saturday.
On Sundays or holidays we often have concerts, plays, or parties. Sometimes we organize
picnic, climbing mountains, visits to exhibitions of factories. From time to time we invite
professors from different fields to give lectures, they are qualified, professional and helpful.
Through the after-class activities, we widen our horizon, makes friends, have fun at the same
time, the most important is, we learn many thing that we can’t in class. It is these activities that
make our college life colorful and unforgettable.
10. What kind of after-class activities are you interested in?
I'm interested in sports after class because we have to relax after we study in class. Sports are
good and necessary for our body and mental. I like long-Running around the playground or along
the road because it is full of energy and power, I enjoy climbing the steep and high mountain to
see the beautiful nature on the top of the mountain; I'm fond of skating on the snow or ice to
balance myself after a long time exercise, standing the pains and hurts over my body; I try to
experience the extreme-sports here and there if possible to make my blood boiling...... I should do
something to make myself to be somebody, or at least to build up my mind and body to meet the
challenges in the new life
11. What entertainment does your college (university) offer during the weekend?
In fact, many entertainments are available in our university on weekends. For example,
usually at Saturday night, we can go to the report halls in the two main teaching buildings; enjoy
some English movies shown by various English study associations. And the most exiting part is,
they are free. Sometimes, there are concerts held by the Art Department, which are also free. Of
course, there are many other choices, say, we like surfing on the internet in the computer room of
our library because of its clean and quiet surrounding. In a word, after five-day study, we can
enjoy and relax ourselves through these entertainments during the weekend.
12. Are there many students in your class who have part-time jobs? (If yes) What kind of
jobs do they do? (If not) Why not?
Yes, there are many students in my class who have part-time jobs. Some of them work as
waiters or waitresses in restaurants, teashops, or some other places like this. Some work as tutors
for middle school students. Some choose to sell books, clothes or some other small ornaments just
like peddlers. Students who have part-time jobs think they can have a better understanding of the
society and their abilities to communicate with other people can be improved.
No, there are few students in my class who have part-time jobs. In my opinion, there are 3
reasons for this. Firstly, most of my classmates think doing part-time jobs is a waste of time; they
may make better use of the time by learning more knowledge of their majors. Secondly, some
students did have a try to find a part-time job in the very beginning, but most of them could not
find a suitable one. Because they think working in restaurants or teashops is meaningless, though
such kinds of jobs can make them have more pocket money. Last but not the least, most of us
have little understanding of the society, we are afraid of being cheated by some wicked people.
13. How do you like campus life? ( Why do you think so?)
Honestly, the campus life is so desirable for me that I had expectations of it before I had entered
into it. Now I am a college student. I enjoy and love campus life very much.
First of all, the environment of our campus is very special and beautiful. It is located in the
undulating hills. There are many plants and trees, man-made lakes and gardens for us to visit
when we are free. It is a good place to live and study.
Secondly, campus life is colorful. Besides knowledge from textbooks and teachers, we can do
and enjoy many valuable and beneficial things such as playing basketball, football, volleyball ;
going to “English Corner” to practise our listening and speaking; reading in the library;
communicating with others and making friends with them; taking part in a variety of mass
 organizations and social activities, which can develop ourselves and broaden our visions and
views about the world.
Last but not the least, campus life is romantic. It is worthwhile for people to yearn ,pursue and
remember.
In a word, I think the campus life in the college makes us feel substantial, colorful and happy.
14. Say something about campus activities ( 校 )
Campus activities have been organized in many universities and colleges. These activities
range from academic to recreational, such as academic reports, social consulting services, speech
contests, poet’s club, painting clubs, singing and dancing groups, etc.
　 These activities provide students with two major advantages. First of all, they play a
positive role in improving students’ studies. Due to their heavy schedules, students are often busy
themselves with textbooks and seldom expose themselves to a colorful life. But the variety of the
activities provides opportunities for them to relax themselves and enrich their minds and
knowledge. In addition, the activities also serve students living in the “ivory tower” have little
chance to get in touch with society. Now the activities open the door for participants to leave their
classrooms and get to know society.
　 All this offers an important means for students to broaden their horizons. They believe with
the right kind of guidance and help campus activities will continue to grow and flourish
15. Can you say something about the living conditions on campus?
Generally speaking, I enjoy my life here. The accommodation, canteen and some other
basic living facilities are becoming students’ major concern .There are many factors will influence
our likes and dislikes.
In the first place, the accommodation service of our university has gained in acceptance
increasingly because of its high quality and relatively low expense.
Besides, our dormitory usually makes a good impression on us. It is mostly attributed to its
fantastic but plain construction, delicate but comfortable arrangement and magnificent but
practical furniture. Fine sanitation and prompt cleaning are also appreciated. More importantly,
the strict management of working and resting as well as coming in and going out, both parents
and teachers can greatly relieve the psychological burden of safety.
Moreover the upgraded canteen service is pretty good. So we need not worry that we would
lose our appetite when far away from home. The varieties of the food are so wide that we can
enjoy differently delicious dish everyday. What’s more, the prices are very reasonable. We are
satisfied physically and mentally.
It’s no denying that some complaints still exist. Some students may argue that the accommodation
management is so stern that they have to go to bed before the power supply being cut off at 10:30
pm. The dining hall is so crowded that we must spend at least five minutes finding our seats at
peak hours. Some girls complain that the rice is so hard to chew.
Actually, it still leaves much room to be improved. But “A contented mind is the greatest
blessing a man can enjoy in this world. When you strike a balance between ideal and the reality,
you’ll certainly enjoy yourself here.
16. Do you find life on campus convenient? Please give your reasons.
Yes, I have found that my life on campus quite convenient. As can be seen on campus, our
university offers us various sorts of ways to facilitate our life.
For example, our comprehensive building can greatly satisfy almost all kinds of needs. We can
surf on the internet reading some current news, have dishes and go shopping in the First
Supermarket or six department stores. Additionally, for those who like reading, our close library
building can surely be a favorite place. We can get access to three reading-rooms everyday from
8:00am to 9:30pm. Kinds of latest newspaper, up-to-date magazines and famous works,
concerning all branches of knowledge are available. With the flow of refreshing information and
incredible amount of knowledge, our thoughts will be refined and our horizon will be broadened.
Moreover, we can borrow three books from the library every month. What’s more, if we want to
 enjoy the convenience that modern technology brings us, electrical libraries make the on-line
learning approachable at the lowest price. It seems like just with the small library card at hand, we
can keep in touch with the history and future.
Around our campus, the back street also provides abundant convenience for us. Kinds of
delicious snacks may make you drool. Clothes and decoration shops are always filled with latest
fashion. Some book stores and internet bar usually on the two sides of the street too.
At last, I’d like to mention the convenient transportation available. No.2 and No.18 bus
coming every 5 minutes, they respectively stop at the front and back gate. We can go downtown at
any time of the day.
Personally, life on our campus is convenient.
17. Some students spend a lot of time surfing the net. Do you think it’s a problem?
Internet is the result of modern science and technology. With development of society,
internet plays a more and more important role in people’s life. However, some students spend a
lot of time surfing net, I think, it is a problem. Because it has its advantages and disadvantages.
For its advantages: (1) internet is source of amusement such as movie, play, music and so on. (2)
Learning about the latest News all over the world. (3) Learning about the developments in
science, arts etc. for its disadvantages: (1) Distracting students from their work and study. (2)
Taking up too much of students’ time. (3) Corrupting students with some harmful shows due to its
violence and sex.
18. Do you have access to the Internet on campus? Which sites do you often visit and why?
I often surf online in our college labs, because of its good studying atmosphere. In lads, I
like surf the internet. Some sites I often go to visit, like www.listeningexpress.com. In our campus
internet, I like attend some courses online, for example, college English and so on. Besides that, I
like to watch the English movies and music. It excite me a lot.
19. Which do you think is more important for university students, practical skills or
theoretical knowledge? Give your reasons.
Firstly, .Theoretical knowledge is beneficial to the society. Theory study is providing
powerful tools for us to deal with the world around us as well as the body within ourselves.
Secondly, theoretical findings pave ways for more advanced scientific as well as social
studies. Take mathematics for example. Many people are under the impressions that advanced
mathematical study in university is so theoretical that it does not have any practical value.
However, the truth is that, ours is an age in which all areas of science are permeated more and
more by methods and approaches derived from theoretical knowledge in mathematics. Even
marketing, once believed to be just an art of persuading people to buy, is now becoming a
scientific subject based on statistical studies of market data, which requires profound
mathematical knowledge
Thirdly, Practical skills are based on theoretical knowledge. / Practical trainings and
theoretical studies are interrelated. Some professions require that people have solid understanding
in theoretical knowledge before going into practice in those professions.
For example, to be a qualified doctor, someone will have to first learn theoretical knowledge
at a medical school for a few years, then at the final years at the school, he or she will be given
chance to practice in a hospital to gain practical experience. Only with a combined knowledge
both in theory and in practical skills can a person truly become a successful doctor. The same goes
with a number of other professions such as lawyers, psychiatrists etc.
We have specialized schools such as polytechnic schools and vocational schools etc. which
can provide practical trainings, for example schools specialized in teaching cooking skills.
Therefore university students should focus more on theoretical knowledge.
20. Apart from your major , what other subjects do you think are very important for you ?
Please explain briefly.
 I’m a sophomore/or a freshman, and my major is tourism & hotel management . There are
so many subjects for us. In the class, almost of us focus our attention on the major, which is
appealing to us.
Generally speaking, major is very important, we will be able to learn so much knowledge about
it , including information & development in the field, even the future trends, and some knowledge
about the hotel management, which can help us to boarden our eyesight, improve our level of
management, what’s more, to seek a very glorious job. Is that so ?
Of course, meanwhile, besides the major, other subjects concerning on it are also very
important for us, for instance, English & communicative skills, and Why? Here are the reasons.
Firstly, English is so important for us, in this field, if you want to be elicit or have a very
good performance, you should speak English very fluently, Especially when you meet foreign
guests, successful communication is very important. Can you image what will happen, when
foreigners say something but you can’t understand, and how you can solve the problem or
anything else, even sometimes the situation is so embarrassed, in the case ,except for the major,
English is very necessary for us to grasp and learn very well. At the same time, in our spare time
we also should know some culture and customs in the west countries.
Secondly, communicative skills are also very important, because our major is touring, which
is dealt with tourists , to communicate with them very successfully is very important, but how to
solve the problem very well may bring the guests good or bad impression. As far as we know,
successful & suitable communication with guests is so important. So we should learn some
communicative skills after class. we can go to the library to borrow some books concerning on
this field, even we can learn the optional subjects to increase our knowledge.
Last is not least, English and communicative skills are very necessary &important for us. we
should broaden our level of knowledge and improve ourselves.
21. Could you say something about the way your English class is conducted? How do you
like it?
Yes. At the beginning of our class our English teacher gives us 5 minutes to have a free talk
or gives us some topic to talk about in order to stimulate our interests in English learning. The
atmosphere in the classroom is relaxing and pleasant. And then the teacher leads us to the content.
In the teaching process, our teacher uses modern teaching method showing us much background
knowledge which we like very much. We also have some activities to practice our spoken
English, such as retelling the text, discussing in groups, role playing, etc. After that, our teacher
gives some comments and encourages those who are shy, praises those who give very good
opinions.
I think our English class is very interesting. Our teacher can speak very fluent English. The
lecture is vivid. It’s very useful. I like it very much.
22. How did you learn to speak English?
I learned to speak English when I was still a junior high school student. My English teacher
taught me to retell and recite English lessons. Always being praised by my English teacher for my
excellent job, I was very happy. So gradually I became confident of myself. Then I went to senior
high school during which I found English, though still very important, became increasingly
difficult. I have many subjects to learn, you know. We are all very busy. To remember those
numerous words is not easy, let alone speak them in daily conversation. Whenever my English
teacher asked me to retell a story, I would be extremely nervous, for I knew I would be losing
face. Now I’m studying in the university. English is not my major though; it’s still a required
subject. Whether I like it or not, I have to study it. Besides, I have to try my best to get a decent
score in the Band 4 College English Test. Oral English isn’t included in the test, however, it is
closely related to your listening ability. If a person cannot speak English, What’s the use of
learning it? So every morning before class begins, I always sit in a classroom and loudly read out
English. I’m no longer shy, especially when I tried to argue with my classmates on some problems
in English. I have regained confidence. Every Wednesday when I’m free, I will go to the English
Corner to have more practice. There I have made a lot of new friends who are working just as
hard as me. We plan to go to graduate school after we finish the bachelor’s degree. This is my
ambition. What about you?
23. What are you going to do to further improve your English?
Well, in addition to attending regular English classes, I believe there are many other ways for
us college students to further improve our English. Here’s how I plan to do:
To begin with, I will review what is learnt and preview what will be learnt in class just as I
have done in the past. Reviewing helps me grasp what is learnt in class and previewing helps me
ready for the new knowledge.
Second, I will try every means to improve my oral English and listening comprehension.
English Corner is a good place for me to practice my oral English and I decide to visit there more
frequently. Moreover, computer and the internet are very useful tools for study. I plan to visit the
websites which are useful for us to improve English whenever possible. So far I have found some
excellent materials for English learning through computer. What’s more, I will also watch English
programs on TV, which is helpful to improve my English study.
Lastly, I will read frequently English newspapers, novels and magazines to improve my reading
comprehension. I will try to keep a diary about what I read and what I experience to practice
writing because we all know ‘Practice makes perfect’.
24. In some universities, multimedia is used in teaching English. What do you think of this
form of teaching?
In my point of view, with the coming of information age, multimedia has widely entered our
teaching. I am very fond of this teaching form because it has many favorable aspects.
Firstly, multimedia can enrich teaching form, can shorten the teaching time and improve
teaching quality. Teacher can use powerpoint which they made by themselves to give us lessons.
It can make our classes more interesting. Teacher can organize some activities related to the
English contents more easily, such as discussion, debates, role plays and so on. And when we
have English lessons, we all put our hearts into it. we all answer teacher’s questions actively It
can make us feel it is easy to learn and grasp English language points.
Secondly, teacher can show us a great deal of excellent English materials helpful for us such as
New Concept English. Family Album, U.S.A. etc. We can participate in English learning actively,
It can turn boring oral English practice into interesting. It greatly stimulate our interests in
learning English.
Thirdly, teacher sometimes download a great deal of English materials from Internet. It can
bring us more new information about American culture, history, scientific development and so on.
We can not only learn a lot of English knowledge, but also broaden our horizons as well in non-
major study.
25. Which course do you like most and why?
I like English most, the reasons are as follows:
If you want to:
be able to speak comfortably with your teachers, fellow students, and neighbors have a
good relationship with your academic adviser
obtain a graduate teaching assistantship or other form of financial aid
be able to carry out normal administrative procedures without stress
be able to shop, talk on a telephone, and use the public transportation system without
difficulty
get an internship in your field of study
make presentations at professional meetings
make a positive impression on prospective employers
make friends with people who are not Chinese
You know that all of these worthy goals require using English. Everything will be easier for
you, and you will be able to accomplish more of what you want to accomplish, if you speak
 English well. Much of your success in the U.S. will depend on your ability to communicate with
people in English. There will be times when you need to know how to use a machine, obtain
information on getting a job, or convince another person of your ideas. To accomplish these goals
you will need English. Students constantly share ideas and information in informal conversations.
If you miss out on these conversations, your chances for professional and personal success will be
limited compared to your peers.
I like Chinese most
26. Why is Chinese important?
The Chinese language has become more important globally, and China has also played a
positive role in promoting its Chinese. Chinese has been ranked among one of the world's popular
languages of high practical value, with the country's opening up since 1980s.
Over 1000 million people world-wide speak Chinese as their first language. You will hear
Chinese spoken in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Britain,
the US and many other parts of the world. As the Chinese economy grows and opens up, the
market potential will fuel an increase in communication in Chinese. It is estimated in the next ten
years more people will be using Chinese characters on their PCs than roman characters. The
culture and history of China is difficult to ignore
27. Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in? Say something about it.
I’m satisfied with the living environment on campus .Reasons are as follows: first, the room
I share with other five is clean and bright, and we have a good view of beautiful garden; second, it
is very convenient, it only takes me roughly 10 minutes to the canteen, classroom, library,
playground or laboratory; and most importantly, I get along well with my roommates, we are
open-minded with each other and help each other and to hold friendly and tolerable attitude to
each other
28.
Who is your favorite player/ sportsman?
Definitely Yao Ming! He is so great a basketball player. I never miss a single game of him. I love
him because he plays basketball so well and most important of all, he is a Chinese. I am proud of
him.
29.
What sports do most young people go in for?
　 Nowadays, a lot of young people go in for such sports as basketball and roller skating. I don’t
know exactly why they become so popular. But I guess Yao Ming may be one reason for the
popularity of basketball among young people. And both basketball and roller skating are cool and
fun sports, I think.
30.
Why do people need to play sports?
Doing exercise is a good way of keeping us healthy. Exercise makes us fitter and helps us
relax. It is absolutely necessary to take some exercise every day. No matter what kind of sports
you may choose, getting regular exercise will always do good to your health. Research shows
that getting plenty of exercise makes the heart beat faster and the lungs work harder. This
strengthens the heart, reduces the chance of heart attack, and helps lower blood pressure. Also
some people play sports because they need to lose extra weight. Another reason why people
need to play sports might be that a lot of people nowadays find themselves under a lot of
pressure. Doing sports can help them to relax. That's why more and more people are becoming
active in various kinds of sports and exercises. Of course, having a good diet is also very
important.
31.
What do you know about the Olympic Games?
Aiming at promoting world peace and enhance the friendship among people of the world,
the Modern Olympic Games have a history of over 100 years. There are the Winter and Summer
 Olympic Games. They are held every four years. Last Summer Olympics was held in Athens in
2004, and in 2008, the Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing!
32. On hobbies and interests
From Monday until Friday most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings
and off weekends they are free to relax and enjoy themselves. Some watch television or go to the
movies; others participate in sports. It depends on individual interests. There are many different
ways to spend our spare time.
Almost everyone has some kind of hobby. It may be anything from collecting stamps to
making model airplanes. Some hobbies are worth a lot of money; others are valuable only to their
owners.
That’s what a hobby means, I guess. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply
for the fun of it. The value in money is not important, but the pleasure it gives us is.
33. How do you think of living in the city?
I think the distinctive feature of city life is convenience. First, there are many public places of
entertainment, such as parks, cinemas, exhibitions, nightclubs and so on. And there are also quite
a number of schools, universities and scientific research institutions which provide good
education. Taxis, buses, trolley buses, subways, ferries can quickly take people anyplace in the
city. And third, shops and department stores are well stocked with goods of all kinds high in
quality and low in price. Anywhere living in the city you will never feel bored and empty.
However a coin has two sides. The main problems in the city are over-population, traffic jams,
pollution, aging problem and indifferent relationship between neighbors.
34. How do you think of living in the country?
I like the rural scenery in the country. First, it is close to outdoors, the air being fresh and pure.
Second, it is free from the noise and air pollution and traffic jam of the city. Third gardening and
fishing here are pleasant pastimes. Your day begins with the first cockcrow and ends with the red
sunset. Life in the country is quiet and comfortable.
35. What kinds of public transportation facilities can you use in the city? And What should
the local government and each member of society do to solve the problem caused by too
many traffic jams in the city?
There are lots kinds of public transportation facilities in the city, like taxi, bus, trolley bus,
subway, even ferry in some cities.
Well, I think there are five ways for us to solve the traffic jams in the city. First, we should
enlarge the main roads and build more overpasses. Second, the government should issue strict
traffic regulations and try best to popularize the regulations. Third, persuade people observe
traffic regulations and not to cross the street when the red light is on. Forth, enhance the quality of
public transportation facilities and encourage citizens to make full of them instead of private cars
when they go out. Fifth, give training to drivers and strictly controlling the situation of driving
without license.
36. Which is more reliable as a source of information, newspaper, TV, radio or the Internet?
Why?
I still think, the traditional media is more reliable, though the Internet, or the modern media
has the advantage of high speed, large volume, and easy access. Anyone with good computer
skills can use the media to give the information in their favor or they believe to be true.
Well, I believe the Internet is more reliable, because there are very strict restrictions or censorship
on the traditional media, so you get good news most of the time and not enough objective reports
of what is going on.
37. Piracy is a serious problem in China, especially in the field of publication. What’s your
opinion?
Well, it is true that piracy is very serious now. Books are printed before they are officially
published and film copies are sold before they are officially released, thus, causing heavy loss for
the publisher and the national revenue. Moreover, it's a serious violation of the property law in
 China. The Chinese government has done a lot of work to crack down piracy, for example,
education, stiffer sentencing, precautions, etc. but many people simply ignore all these and have a
go due to the huge profit. On the other hand, there's a group of people who like to get pirate
copies with cheap price. I think the government should also punish those people who like to get
fake copies. Meanwhile DVD or VCD player producers should produce those sets incompatible
with fake copies.
38. Can you name some advantages and disadvantages of print media versus aural media?
The print media, or newspapers and magazines, are readily available at a relatively low cost.
You can read them whenever you like by whatever methods you prefer. You can save them for a
more careful reading later. And you can share them with other people. The print media have some
disadvantages, too. For example, there is a cost you have to pay even though it is considered to be
low. Compared to the radio, newspapers and magazines are usually a little late in reporting the
latest news. When you read a newspaper or magazine, you may only do one thing at a time, that
is, reading. That is not efficient enough for the fast-paced modern life.
Speaking of the aural media, the information and entertainment provided by the radio are free
except for the cost you pay for the radio receiver itself. In addition, there are many other good
things about the radio. You can carry it easily and use it wherever you are. You can do other things
at the same time while you listen to the radio. You can interact ( 交 ) with the host or other
audience on certain shows. And you get faster news reports from the radio than from the
newspapers. The only disadvantage of the radio I can think of is that it is not very convenient to
save the information it provides and hard to repeat it.
39. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet?
The Internet, as a useful tool, has a long list of advantages. To name a few, it provides
information on a very wide range of subjects; it offers entertainment of different kinds -- from
games to music to movies; it enables people to communicate with one another conveniently and
efficiently; and it serves as a new channel for business -- from advertising, shopping to banking
and investing. Teachers and students may also benefit from the Internet as a medium for
education, which makes knowledge available to people throughout the world.
Like everything else, the Internet also has some disadvantages. One bad thing is that it's so
convenient and attractive that it tends to consume too much of the users' time as they keep doing
one thing after another on the Internet. This may keep young students away from their schoolwork
and other activities, and hinder them from learning proper social skills.
40.
Do you believe in the saying “Clothes make the man”? Why or why not?
--- Yes, I do. There is some truth in the saying. Clothes can create an image for the person
who wears them. They send a message about a person’s taste, values, personality, status, and so
on. On a more practical level, clothes may also help make a person look better and feel better.
--- No, I don’t. The function of clothes is to cover the human body and keep the body warm,
nothing more. I find those people snobbish or stupid who judge others only by the clothes they
wear.
41. How do you think of the traffic in the city you live? How to deal with the traffic jams in
the city?
I don’t think the traffic condition is bad in Haikou expect when it is during the rush hour.
Most of roads that are large enough and relatively fewer vehicles than those in other large cities
offer citizens a much comfortable traffic condition. But when it rains, all is in mess. For the road
will be full of water and serious traffic jams even traffic accidents will be caused.
As for the traffic jams in the city, there are fours ways to deal with them. First, more highways
are in need of building. Second, strict traffic regulations are in need of issuing. Third, more
training are given to drivers. Forth, we need to persuade people to observe traffic regulations and
not to cross the street when the red light is on. If the four ways can work well, I’m sure the traffic
jams in the city can be solved effectively.
42. On invention
The 20th century was an age of great inventions and discoveries, which revolutionized human
life. The invention and popularization of the computer dramatically changed almost every aspect
of people’s life and work. The invention of television and other appliances., such the VCD, DVD,
hi-fi, Walkman, MP3 and MP4, offers human beings more and better visual and audio
enjoyments. There is no denying that we live much better than before. However, a double-edged
sword of good and evil has hung over human technology for the beginning. We are more and
more aware that some scientific or technological advances, though useful, may have unpleasant
side effects. The small machine, the Walkman, is no exception. It is, on the one hand, a handy
personal stereo that can accompany us wherever we go, but on the other, it may damage our
hearing and even bring risks to our lives if used inappropriately.
43. Say something about the golden weeks in China
The GW (Golden Week) once became a peak consuming week and brought “gold” to many
tourist destinations. However, GW has been steadily losing its glitter for more and more Chinese
people, since it was first introduced on National Day 1999. Even for business, GW does not
ensure long-term commercial prosperity, as "rush consumption" during the holiday often results in
a consumption slump afterward.
Though the number of travelers during the period has increased, little room for further growth
remains. In fact, not everyone affords vacation traveling. While the positive effects of GW have
begun to fade, its negative side manifests itself in recent years. Trains, airports and sightseeing
spots get overcrowded, and accommodation in tourist areas are booked out well in advance. There
are too many people almost everywhere. Even in the toilet, people have to wait in a long queue.
Moreover, the sudden rush of visitors swarming into scenic spots at the same time causes damage
and environmental stress. All these resulted in people's disfavor with the current GW. More and
more people are tired of the crush of crowds on public transportation and at popular tourism spots,
and they prefer a short visit to a nearby park, a temple fair, and a special show or watching
exciting sports events as good alternatives.
Some people refuse to be tired and poor after GW. They would rather turn GW into a
Copper Week, killing lots of free time by doing whatever they like. Even staying at home, people
can enjoy GW in quite different ways, being extremely idle and relaxing or exceptionally busy.
Some may desire a Sleeping Week to get much needed sleep, when others work hard for those
things being put off, read many books, play mahjong, surf the Internet and watch TV till late
night. Surely it is not bad if you can get a little “gold” back through overtime work in the first
three days of GW (public holidays) that are well paid (three times standard rate). Remember,
family reunion shines GW best of all!
44. How do you arrange your holidays?
During the holidays, I like doing things that would get me closer to the nature such as
climbing mountains, camping, and so on. But I don’t like places crowded with people. I also
prefer going abroad for my holidays because I can see a lot of interesting things which are
different from ours. And if I am lucky enough, I can make some foreign friends on the trip and
improve my English, too.
If I have longer holidays, say, the National Day or the Labor’s Day holidays, I usually spend
the first few days going out with friends/ classmates for some fun/ a picnic/ traveling/ going to the
seaside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. And then I would spend the last two or few days staying
at home/ in the dorm sleeping/ reading some books to bring me back from the holiday and get
ready for my study/ work.
45. Which festival do you like best? Why?
I like the Spring Festival most among various traditional festivals in China as it is the
biggest and most exciting festival for Chinese. I like the Spring Festival also because I can eat a
lot of delicious food and do a lot of interesting thing. For me, setting off fireworks at night is the
most enjoyable thing during the festival. The whole sky would be filled with wonderful colors.
 But I don’t enjoy visiting relatives with my parents, for it’s so tiring and boring.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all
family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. All people living away from home
go back, becoming the busiest time for transportation systems of about half a month from the
Spring Festival. Airports, railway stations and long-distance bus stations are crowded with home
returnees.
People attach great importance to Spring Festival Eve. At that time, all family members eat
dinner together. The meal is more luxurious than usual. Dishes such as chicken, fish and bean
curd cannot be excluded, for in Chinese, they mean auspiciousness, abundance and richness. After
the dinner, the whole family will sit together, chatting and watching TV. In recent years, the
Spring Festival party broadcast on China Central Television Station (CCTV) is essential
entertainment for the Chinese both at home and abroad. And each family will stay up to see the
New Year in.
46. Are customs and old rituals of traditional Chinese festivals well reserved?
Well, I think Current customs to observe traditional Chinese festivals get more and more
simplified and the old rituals are gradually gone. For some people, festivals only mean the
symbolic foods, such as wrapped glutinous rice for the Dragon Boat Festival or moon cake for the
Mid-Autumn Festival. The growing popularity of Western holidays in China might be one reason
for the weakening cultural elements in China's traditional holidays. Another important reason I
think is that many festivals, considered important days on China's lunar calendar, such as Lunar
New Year's Eve and Mid-Autumn Day, are not public holidays, and relevant folk customs are not
well observed, especially in cities, as people have to work.
47. How do you look at the popularity of some western festivals in China?
A: In recent years, western holidays are welcomed by most of the Chinese people. I think this
kind of popularity has many advantages. First, through celebrates the western holiday, we
may better promote the western culture exchange. We can also learn some western
cultures. For example on Thanksgiving, people celebrate the harvest by preparing a large
meal. And this helps us to know westerners better.
B: I think the popularity of the western festivals in China isn't suitable. Western and Eastern
has different culture, and different culture created one’s own festival. They came together
and know each other really and closely only in modern times. Now, more and more Chinese
young people talk about western and accept their festivals, this may say possibly they will
forget where they are and what nationalities they are.
foreign festivals are popular mainly among the younger generation while the seniors show
little interests to them. As I have previously stated, the young people today are growing in
the atmosphere of well acceptance of foreign cultures and increasing tolerance toward
foreign festivals. They enjoy happily sending greeting cards at Christmas, DIY chocolate to
their beloved ones on valentine’s day, make jokes on April fool’s day and hug their parents
on Mother’s day and Father’s day. To them, foreign festivals enrich their lives, giving them
more occasions to have fun and appreciate love.
While, on the other hand, the older generation show quiet indifferent attitudes toward
foreign festivals. They still prefer traditional Chinese festivals, during which the gathering
of family is still greatly emphasized. They regard the young people’s craze about Christmas
and Valentine’s Day as deceived by business’ tricks. The money spent on gifts and flowers
are, in their eyes, nothing but waste.
48. Will Christmas Replace the Spring Festival?
Christmas arouses increasing attention year by year in China. Christmas cards become
popular with students. People hold Christmas parties and exchange Christmas gifts. A lot or TV
and radio programs about Christmas are on. Meanwhile the Spring Festival is less appealing to
youngsters. Thus some people wonder whether Christmas will replace the Spring Festival.
This worry is fairly unnecessary. Why? One reason lies that Christmas only affects Christians,
college students and joint-venture (workers. Another reason is that Christmas is mostly celebrated
in cities. Few people in countryside show extreme interest in this exotic festival. By contrast, the
Spring Festival is the most influential traditional festival in every family.
I think, it is natural that with increasing exchanges with the West, a lot of Western holidays have
been gradually introduced into China. For us Chinese we should never neglect or even discard our
own traditional festivals. For centuries Chinese have observed this traditional holiday to welcome
the beginning of a new year. And we will treasure the Spring Festival forever.
49. Can you tell me about Chinese food?
Yes, but it's a difficult question. You see, there is no such simple thing as so-called "Chinese
food". With a territory as large and a history as long and complex as China's, it is inevitable that
distinct regional differences in cuisine have evolved over the centuries. China's long history, vast
territory and extensive contact with other nations and cultures have given birth to the distinctive
Chinese culinary art. As you know, the nearly endless variety of natural ingredients and methods
of preparation employed in Chinese cuisine stand out unequaled in the world. I suppose that may
very well account for the universal popularity of Chinese restaurants and Chinese cooking
overseas.
It is generally accepted that we have four principal culinary regions: Shandong, Sichuan, Canton
and Yangzhou, with Fujian-Taiwan most commonly listed as a fifth. But these designations are
not hard and fast geographical boundaries. Well, Beijing food, for instance, falls within the realm
of Shangdong cooking, but includes some Sichuan dishes and Mongolian-influenced specialties.
The cuisine of the entire densely-populated Yangtze River delta area, including Wuxi, Suzhou,
Shanghai and Hangzhou dishes, falls under the category of Yangzhou cuisine.
50. Can you just briefly tell me how you think Chinese food is different from that of other
countries?
Well, I 'm afraid I don't know much about how people in other countries cook as I have
never been abroad. But as far as the cooking techniques are concerned, Chinese people tend to use
stir-fry or quick-fry method while people from other countries like to have their vegetables or
meat either steamed or boiled. Another difference is that they use cheese a lot while many
Chinese people find it too greasy. Another very obvious difference is that Chinese people like to
have their beef well done while people from other countries may like it rare or medium. You can
also find some difference in the ingredients people have in China where they eat things like
chicken or duck wings, necks, feet, intestines or liver, while other people find them disgusting.
51. Has the diet or eating habit of the Chinese changed in the last 30 or 40 years, or is it still
much the same?
Yes, our diet habit has changed a lot like with almost everything else. We go to the Western
restaurant or ethnic restaurants to taste some exotic food now and then. As we have more varieties
to choose from, many young people often go to the Western fast food places. There is actually a
fast food craze in China. Another change we can find is that people have changed the traditional
diet habit such as the age long practice of eating a big feast with pork, beef, mutton, fish, etc.
during the holidays or festivals. Now they prefer to keep a balanced diet, eating green food free of
pollution, pay more attention to nutrition, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins or the
quality of food rather than quantity. They have also changed their way of cooking, from deep-
frying to stir-frying or just eat it raw as they know some vitamins can be lost as a result of
cooking and yet a regular daily intake of vitamins is necessary. What is worth mentioning is that
people nowadays can prepare, at home, those dishes that were once thought to be luxury ones
instead of just having simple rice and vegetable dishes as they used to do.
52. Describe the type of food you like best.
I really don't know which type of food I should talk about as I like many different dishes.
Now we have many different alternatives to choose from: various ethnic foods, nutritionally-
balanced health food, and convenient and delicious fast food, in addition to traditional home-
cooked meals. If asked to choose, I think I like Sichuan food better, as you know, the hot and
 spicy food, very tasty.
53. Do you like the climate of the city where you live? Why or why not?
Yes. I do. It is very pleasant in Hainan all the year round. I can enjoy the sunshine for most
of the time. After raining, the air is very clean and fresh. The most important thing is that trees are
green all the time. I love green very much for it stands for life and hope. It is fascinating to do
some reading or exercises under the coconut palm trees. It is tropical climate so that I can enjoy
lots of fruits: mango, banana, pineapple, longan, and lychee. All of these are my favorite fruits.
Though the average temperature here in summer is about 30 degrees Centigrade and it is
quite hot under the sun, usually too shiny at noon, it is very breezy under the shade. People try to
avoid going outside in the streets during the daytime. They keep staying inside the house and
manage to cool themselves off. Therefore, people would like to go shopping or get together for
tea or beer after the sunset. And nightlife is quite colorful here in Hainan.
54. Which season do you like best in the city where you live? Why?
(Hainan Normal University is located in the north of Hainan, which is tropical and warm all
the year round. Here, there is no sharp difference among seasons. After all, among the four
seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter, I like spring best. In Hainan, spring is very pleasant,
which is very cool during the daytime and the sunshine is not hot but warm. I enjoy it heartedly.
As is known that there will sandstorms in the north of China but in here I can really enjoy the
clean air, blue sky, white cloud and beautiful sand beach. How marvelous it is!)
(I like summer best. In spite of the hot climate in the day, a cool night is much to be
enjoyed. The dazzling stars twinkle in the sky. The brilliant moon hangs herself among the trees.
If you get up before dawn, you may take a pleasant walk. You will see there is just a faint light in
the eastern sky and the stars are beginning to pale. A cool breeze blows and the birds are just
waking. Then, you will enjoy the best part of a hot summer day.)
(Autumn is the best season in this part of the world. The golden sun is not so hot as in
summer. Everything on the earth seems to be golden, too. Many flowers are at their best and
many fruits are in season. Farmers are harvesting fruit, rice and other crops. In late autumn,
though some leaves turn yellow and fade, many plants remain green.)
55. Can you tell me what kind of entertainment you like best?
1) The kind of entertainment I like most is classical music. Music changes my life. Whenever I
felt tired and weary, I would open my disc player and enjoy my favourite pieces of music. At that
time, the fantastic world of sound drove away all my worries and tension. What I got was peace in
mind.
2) I like watching TV on leisure time, of so many programmes on show, I suppose I like Man
and Nature the best, because the programme makes me close to nature, enjoying the beautiful
wildness beyond our city life. It can not only bring me visual pleasure but also widen the range of
my knowledge.
3) As far as I’m concerned, the best entertainment is to see a film. Among various types of films,
I like those reflecting the real society and revealing more social problems, such as racial or sex
discrimination, government corruption and so on. They make me more mature after watching
them. on the contrary, those comedies, love stories and adventures are naïve and unrealistic.
56. What do you think is the most favorable entertainment for the college students?
Well, it’s hard to say. There are all kinds of entertainment facilities. We can go to the cinema,
the theatre, and different kinds of bars. I guess the most popular for the young is going on line,
surfing the internet. Everywhere you go, you can see numerous net bars, cheap and convenient.
They surf on the internet for information, chat with their friends or receive and send e-mails to
friends far away. Some of them learn English. Some students just play computer game.
57. How would you describe your relationship with your parents?
I have a very good relationship with my parents. We are a close family and love each other
very much. I like to tell my parents about what I do at school and they are always interested in
what I have to tell them. Since I came to college, I think there have been some changes in our
relationship. I remember, when I was in middle school, it was usually my parents who did most of
the talking when we spent time together. They would have endless advice to give to me. Now it
seems to be the other way around. They tend to do more listening than talking. My parents and I
have different opinions on quite a few things. My parents don’t like the type of music I listen to.
They don’t seem to have any interest in football or basketball. They think little of the fashion that
is popular on university campuses. I, on my part, don’t exactly share some of their interest and
concerns. But we never let our differences hurt our feelings for each other. Most of the time we
would agree to disagree.
58. Do young men and young women have the same standard in choosing a spouse? If not,
why not?
I don’t think young men and women have exactly the same standards for choosing a spouse.
There are a large number of studies showing what these standards are for men and women in
different parts of the world. Generally speaking, you’ll find that the differences have a great deal
to do with cultural traditions and social influence.
59. Please say something about your family.
There are…in my family. My father is a … while my mother is a … I have two/one/no
elder/younger brother(s)/sister(s). In my family, my mother/father/grandfather/grandmother
influences me most. My father /mother is a well-respected…/an ordinary…/ a successful… My
mother/father is thrifty and industrious /generous and compassionate. I look more like (resemble)
my father/mother. I often call / write to my parents. I usually tell my parents…on the phone/in
the letters. I love my parents because they give me life/have sacrificed a lot in bringing me up/are
always there for me whenever I need them. I respect my parents because they have taught me to
be honest, generous, open-minded,…/ because they are role models for me. I know I can always
turn to my parents for help when I have problems, but I don’t want to make them worry about
me / but I don’t want to upset them unnecessary.
60. Please introduce oneself.
My name is…, and I’m from a beautiful county…. My classmates hold that I’m a typically
extroverted man -- sociable, talkative, warm-hearted, active and self-confident. But they don’t
know I was timid sometimes, especially when asked to speak before audience. Thus I attempt to
overcome it by consciously taking active part in the extracurricular activities, and developing
hobbies such as collecting stamps, playing basketball, chatting online, traveling and so on.. But
don’t let that mislead you, I love my major -- Chinese Language and Literature. In addition to
being present at each class, I read widely and try to discus with my teachers and my classmates,
and have written some of my own essays. Besides, I make efforts to apply what I’ve learned in
class into practice by tutoring middle school students or other part-time jobs, from which I’ve
obtained a lot and found the importance of fundamental knowledge ,self-control and willpower as
well as patience .
▲Self-introduction
I am very glad to introduce myself to you. My name is …, and I am from the city of … in
the north of … province. Now I major in Chinese in the Chinese department in Hainan Normal
University. I like my major very much. I can learn much more knowledge about our native tongue
Chinese, and at the same time I can also introduce our traditional culture to my foreign friends in
English because I have learnt English very hard. I hope they can understand our culture very well,
which will help both of us to understand each other.
After class I play with my friends and sometimes I go out to visit the beautiful beach --
Holiday Beach, which is located in Haikou. By this way, I can enjoy my life very well.
That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
▲Self-introduction
My name is … I am 22 years old this year. I am a Physics department student. I was born
and raised in … I’m very happy and I like to make friends with others. I also like singing but
traveling is my favorite, I have been to many interesting places in China but I haven’t been to
other countries. What a pity! There are four people in my family, my father, my mother, my
brother and me. My father and mother have run a small shop for more than 20 years. My brother
is a teacher of … senior middle school. There are many places of interest in my hometown. For
example, … Mountain, … Lake, … temples are very famous. Welcome to …!
▲Self-introduction
Hello, my name is XXX. I am a (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) from XXX
Department, I major in XXX, I am especially interested in my major. As Francis Bacon says : “
Craft men contemn studies, simply men admire them, and wise men use them.” I hope through
four years hard working , I will become a true man , a wise man and a useful man .
I come from XXX province. My growing environment and my parents’ teaching style make
me a quite independent person. My parent used to tell me “God helps those who help
themselves.” At the same time, I’d be glad to help my friend whenever they are in trouble.
In my spare time, like any other teenagers, I like reading, playing table-tennis and
badminton, listening to music. I like English songs very much, my favorite group is Backstreet
Boys, my favorite songs are “Yesterday Once More”, “Everybody”. Another thing I have to
mention is movie, because it attracts me so much and makes my life colorful.
▲Self-introduction
Good morning. I am glad to be here. First let me introduce myself. My name is ***, 22. I come
from ******, the capital of *******Province (a beautiful ancient city). I major in the *******
department. I am open-minded, quick in thought and very fond of history. In my spare time, I
have broad interests like many other young people, such as reading books, especially those about
******* table tennis, etc. Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the
forum on line. I am a football fan for years. Italian team is my favorite. Anyway, I feel great pity
for our country’s team. I also like English very much and I always believe that one will easily lag
behind unless he keeps on learning, so I often go to English corner to practice my oral English
every Wednesday and write compositions to improve writing skill. But I know I am not good
enough, I will still study hard in the future.
▲Self-introduction
Good morning, I am so glad to be here. My name is XXX; I am a local person here. (I come from
XX, XX province) I am a second-year (junior) student. My major is (Physics). I am especially
interested in (“”). (I like best. I was very interested in this course when I was young. And I think
it’s very useful for my future work.) My major subject is (Physics) and my minor subject is
(Practical Mathematics). I did well in college. I was one of the top students in the class. I finished
primary school in 19xx, and entered high school that September. I graduated from high school in
July of 19xx and then I entered Hainan Normal University.
大
数 Dept. of Mathematics 生 Dept. of Biology
中 Dept. of Chinese 化 Dept. of Chemistry
计 Dept. of Computer Science and Education
教 Dept. of Education 外 Dept. of Foreign Languages
地 Dept. of Geography 历 Dept. of History
数 Dept. of Mathematics 政 Dept. of Political Science and Law
物 Dept. of Physics 社 Dept. of Social Science
体 Dept. of Physical Culture
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1. Do you have a hobby? Can you tell us something about it? What do you like to do in your spare
time?
2. How do you usually spend your weekends?
3. What kind of books do like best and why?
4. What kind of music do you like best and why?
5. Do you like watching English TV programs and why?
6. Do you like traveling and why?
7. What kind of movies do you like best and why?
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1. Do you think it is important for university students to do physical exercise regularly and why?
2. What is your favorite way of keeping fit and why?
3. Do you think going on a diet is (also) a good way to keeping fit?
4. What kind of physical exercise do you think is most suitable for elderly people and why?
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1. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
2. What aspect of your study do you find most difficult?
3. What do you usually do during your vacations?
4. Can you say something about your classmates?
5. What’s your major? Why did you choose it?
6. Which course do you like most and why?
7. How do you support your study financially?
8. Can you say something about the entertainment available on your campus?
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1. How do you usually keep in touch with your friends?
2. Which way of corresponding do you think will be most popular in the near future?
3. Do you think letters will eventually be replaced by email or fax? Please give your reasons.
4. What do you think is the most efficient way for people to keep in touch with each other and
why do you think so?
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1. How do you like university life? Which aspect of university life do you find most interesting
(stimulating /challenging /exciting /enjoyable)?
2. How are you getting along with your classmates?
3. You’ve already finished quite a number of courses in the university. Which course do you think
is most interesting? Why?
4. How do you like the food in the dining halls?
5. What do you usually do on weekends?
6. Can you tell us something about the activities organized by the Student Union in your
university?
7. Are you interested in participating in the work of the Student Union? Give your reasons.
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1. Are you satisfied with your present accommodations? Give your reasons. What kind of
accommodations would you like to have?
2. Today, more and more students are entering university. How do you think the problem of
accommodation can be solved?
3. If you don’t like sharing a room with someone else, what can you do?
4. If you have problems getting along with your roommates, what could you do?
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1. Do you like watching TV? Why or why not?
2. Which programs do you like best? Why?
3. What do you think of the English programs offered by CCTV?
4. How do you like the programs offered by your local TV station?
5. Do you like sports? What do you think of the sports programs on TV?
6. What do you think the TV serials? Name one or two that you like most.
7. Do you watch educational programs on TV? Name one or two. Why not?
8. Can you recommend some TV programs that you think are worth watching?
9. What’s your general impression of the TV programs offered by CCTV?
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1. What job do you think is best for you after you graduate?
2. What’s your most important consideration when looking for a job?
3. Where would you like to work after you graduate, in a big city or a small town?
4. What factors influence you most in your choice of a job?
5. Some people would rather not work if they can’t find the ideal job. What’s your opinion of
this?
6. Why does our government encourage young people to leave home and work in less developed
areas?
7. Do you have any work experience? Would you tell us something about it? Why not?
8. How would you prepare for a job interview?
9. Do you think it is desirable to have a job in the same city where your parents live? Give your
reasons, please.
10. Suppose you fail to find the job you have in mind, what would you do then?
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1. How do you like campus life?
2. In what way is college life different from that in high school?
3. What do you think is the real challenge of studying at college?
4. Where do you like to study, in the dormitory, in the library or in the classroom? Give your
reasons, please.
5. What do you think of your college library?
6. What kind of activities do you take part in during your free time?
7. What sort of entertainment are you most interested in?
8. Are you a sports enthusiast? What kind of sports do you like best?
9. Do you get along with your roommates?
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1. What is your favorite course? Name one or two courses you enjoy most and give your reasons.
2. Which course or courses do you like the least? And why?
3. How many classes do you have in a week? Should the number of courses be cut down or
increased?
4. What do you think of your English course?
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1. What do you think was or is the happiest time for you at school, at primary school, at high
school or now at university? Why?
2. In your view, what makes a happier life, wealth or health?
3. What in your life do you feel most proud of?
4. What is the greatest challenge you’ve met since you entered university?
5. Among the people you know, who do you admire most? Tell us why?
6. As a university student, what contributions can you make to society?
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1. Some people don’t like making friends. Do you think they would be happy without friends?
Why?
2. Do you believe in “life-long” friendships? Why / Why not?
3. Do you think that people of different age groups, for example, teenagers or adults, might have
different reasons for making friends?
4. If you had the chance to travel around the country, who would you prefer to travel with, your
parents or your friends? Why?
5. What would you prefer, having many friends or just a few close friends? Please explain briefly.
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1. Can you tell us something about the after-class activities at your college (university)?
2. What kind of after-class activities are you interested in?
3. Do you often take part in after-class activities? (If yes) What are they? (If not) Why not?
4. Is it difficult for you to pay your tuition and fees at college (university)? (If yes) How do you
overcome the difficulty?
5. What do you think of students taking a part-time job while in school?
6. What entertainment does your college (university) offer during the weekend?
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1. Are there many students in your class who have part-time jobs? (If yes) What kind of jobs do
they do? (If no) Why not?
2. What is your first consideration in choosing a part-time job?
3. In what way dose your college encourage students to have part-time jobs?
4. Does your family encourage you to get a part-time job?
5. What do you think colleges (university) should do to help students finance their education?
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1. How do you usually spend your holiday/
2. How did you spend the Spring Festival/May Day?
3. What do you think is the best way to spend your holidays? And why?
4. How did you spend the Spring Festival when you were a child?
5. How do you prefer to spend your holidays, with your parents or with your friends? Why?
6. Do you think we have too many f=holidays> Why do you think so?
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1. What do you think of students who sleep away the whole day in their dormitories during
holydays?
2, Do you think that frequent holidays will make people lazy/ Why/Why not?
3. What do you think of our government’s decision to lengthen certain holidays?
4. Do you think wee-long holydays will increase pressure on transportation? Why/Why not?
5. Do you think long holidays will encourage spending? Why/Why not?
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1. How do you like campus life? (Why do you think so?)
2. What do you think is the most attractive aspect of campus life?
3. Do you find it easy to get along with your classmates? (Why or why not)
4. Can you say something about the living conditions on campus?
5. Do you find life on campus convenient? Please give your reasons.
6. What should the university do to make campus life more colorful?
7. What do you think of your teachers and professors? (Please give your reasons)
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1. Can you say something about your own hobby or hobbies?
2. What’s the most popular hobby of your classmates?
3. Some people spend a lot of money on hobbies. Do you think it worthwhile?
4. Do you think having a hobby will affect your studies? Please give your reasons.
5. Some students spend a lot of time surfing the net. Do you think it’s a problem?
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1. What changes will the wide use of the Internet in China bring about?
2. What, in your opinion, is the biggest change that has taken place in China today?
3. Please tell us something about the changes in higher education in recent years.
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1. Where do you usually get the latest news? From newspapers, the radio, TV or the Internet?
2. What newspapers are available on campus?
3. How often do you watch TV? What programs do you like best? (Please give your reasons)
4. Do you have access to the Internet on campus? Which sites do you often visit and why?
5. How dose the mass media affect our lives?
6. What would life be like without the mass media?
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1. Which newspaper do college students like most? And why?
2. Which kind of mass media do you think is most influent, TV, newspaper, the radio or the
Internet? (Please give your reasons)
3. Do you think newspapers will be replaced by the Internet in the future? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it is necessary to read newspapers when you can get the news on TV?
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1. Which do you think is more important for university students, practical skills or theoretical
knowledge? Give your reasons.
2. Today university students have to pay tuition and fees. Do you think this is reasonable? Why?
3. What’s your major? Why did you choose it?
4. Apart from your major, what other subjects do you think are very important for you? Please
explain briefly.
5. Would you like to be a teacher after you graduate? Give your reasons.
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1. Could you say something about the way your English class is conducted? How do you like it?
2. How did you learn to speak English?
3. What are you going to do to further improve your English?
4. What’s your idea of a good English teacher?
5. In some universities, multimedia is used in teaching English. What do you think of this form of
teaching?
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1. Which course do you think has benefited you most at university?
2. Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation? (Please give your
reasons)
3. Have you ever thought of studying abroad? (Please give your reasons)
4. Do you think a university education is essential to finding a good job? (Why?)
5. Is it important to develop higher education? (Why?)
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1. Do you think it’s good for young children to study abroad? (Why?)
2. Do you think it’s essential to study abroad in order to get a good job? (Why/why not)
3. Now some universities are inviting foreign teachers to teach. Do you think it’s a good idea?
(Why?)
4. Why do you think more and more graduates from universities abroad are coming back to
China?
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1. Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?
2. Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it
done? /if not, why not?)
3. Why is environmental protection important?
4. Is environmental pollution a local or global problem?
5. Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development?
(Please explain.)
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1. Is there such a thing as the generation gap? (Please elaborate.)
2. Do young people usually see things the same way as the elderly? Give an example.
3. Would you like to live together with your parents after you graduate? (Why/why not?)
4. Do young people like to chat with elderly people? (Why/why not?)
5. Who do you prefer, young teachers or elderly professors? Why?
6. Do you think elderly people are always conservative? Please explain.
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1. Do you think it’s necessary to narrow the generation gap? (Why/why not?)
2. Is there anything young people can learn from the elderly? (Why/why not?)
3. Is there anything the elderly people can learn from young people? (Why/why not?)
4. If you sometimes differ with your parents on certain things, how would you deal with the
situation?
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1. Do you think information technology is important? (Why/why not?)
2. What role do you think new technology can play in education?
3. Should university students know about the latest advances in science and technology? (Why?)
 4. Is knowing a foreign language important for scientists and engineers? (Please give your
reasons.)
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1. What rules and regulations are there in your university? Name one or two.
2. Do you think rules and regulations in the university are stricter than those in high school? (In
what way?)
3. Which is more important to good conduct, regulations or self-discipline?
4. What do you think of the rules and regulations in your university?
5. Have any of your classmates ever broken university regulations?(Please give an example.)
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1. Are all the rules and regulation in your university reasonable?(Give one or two examples.)
2. If any of your classmates did not observe the university rules and regulations, what would you
do?
3. As adults, should university students be responsible for their own behavior? Why?
4. Do you think the Students’ Union should be involved in establishing university rules and
regulations? (Please explain.)
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1. People say the climate is becoming warmer. Do you agree? (Why do you think so?)
2. What do you think we can do to prevent the climate from becoming worse?
3. Is the climate an important consideration when you look for a place to live and work?
4. Do changes in weather affect human emotions?