华中师大研究生英语口语期末考试

A. Now，let us talk about genetically modified foods.what do you know about genetically modified food ?

B.in our daily life，we often see GM foods in the supermarket. The GM foods are most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques.

C.with the development of science and technology,there are more and more GM foods in the market. Do you think we need GM food?

D. yeah,I think we need GM food. Today,what know to all is that there are a lot of regions lacking of foods in the world. However, GM plants can grow better and produce more products than normal plants. GM foods can meet this need to solve food crisis. What’s your opinion on GM food?

A:in my opinion, GM crops could cause irreversible changes to our food supply, with serious effects on the environment and human and animal health.what＇s more,GM foods have not been proven safe to eat and studies show harmful effects of GM foods on animals.

B.In addition,I think there are many other advantages.

Firstly,GM food can effectively solve hunger and nutrition problems by raising food production and increasing food nutrition.

Secondly, it can be planted in extreme environment. Cold tolerance and drought-resistant gene implanted in the food can be grown in extreme cold and dry area.

C.All you have said are the advantages of GM foods.Please let me talk about some risks of GM foods. First, GM could create foods that are toxic, allergenic and less nutritious than their non-GM counterparts.Second, GM crops could damage vulnerable wild plant and animal populations and harm biodiversity.

D .Eh.I think there are many advantages of GM foods. one advantage is that GM plants can benefit the environment by reducing use of herbicides and insecticides. Besides GM plants may grow better and stay fresh longer than normal foods,

A.what I worried is whether GM food harmful in a long-term effect although there is no relative information to prove it. So,new type of GM foods need to be extensively tested in hundreds of thousands of field tests.

B：what’s a pity，I have never heard so many risks of GM food. Next, I will spent more time in studying GM food. C：I think GM foods may meet our need in short term，but in long term，the risks of GM food will be proved and we will be forced to give up GM food.

D：In conclusion, GM foods are just like a double-edged sword, there are many benefits and risks. So, we should make use of GM food in a scientific way.

2. Sometimes, the same thing may seem to be different when it is observed from different perspectives? Do you think so? Share your experiences with your partners.

A:these days i feel very lost.I don't know why.

B:You must be study too hard, you must know you don’t have a good rest these days.I think you should have a break. A:But I can't stop studying,There are no other things that make me so happy.In my life,learning is the most important thing.I want to achieve something,so I must keep learning.I'm afraid what it will be if i stop learning.

C:what? You are so crazy.learning is so boring .Just be myself when i was traveling ,i can relax all myself .besides ,it can open my horizon I think happiness is that you can go where you want to go.I want to go to any place i can think of in the living years.

D:yeah,yeah.In my opinion,learning is not the only thing.My family is the most important in my life. when i am a child,getting a good score is the most important thing.,today,i keep learning ,for future's life.all is to let my family happy.Happiness is my family members happy.

B:In my view,life needs the pursuit.I'm glad to say that happiness is the process of pursuit.when compared with others who are not the best one,but we can still be happy.Not everyone can be a millonaire. But,through our own efforts,we will certainly improve our life in the end.when we look back ,we will find ,during the process,we have harvested many happiness that millionaires have never experienced.

A:You are all right.different people have different idea.some people are rich,they think they are happy,other people have many friends, they feel happy, happiness is a state of mind.As long as one thinks he is content and satisfied,he is happy.

C:somehow,A同学, you are too busy to have a rest .you should Spend some time to relax and think about the things that make you happy. These time will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continued happiness.

D:We should finding the humor which can lead us to happiness. While there are times that require you to be serious, when it is appropriate, find a way to make light of a situation that make you unhappy.

3. Please give some advice about what we should do when faced with an epidemic.

强：Hello everyone! Do you see the Ebola epidemic recently in the newspaper? many Africa people died in the epidemic.

俊：Yes , I know something , it is the same as the SARS we have experienced in 2002. It was a nightmare.

婷：Excepting what you said. In fact, there are many common epidemic that spreads quickly and not be controlled at once. Such as influenza, meningitis, cholera and so on .So what we should do when faced with an epidemic?

申：From my perspective ,it is necessary to develop good health habits ,wash your hands and change clothes frequently, keep the air fresh by opening the window. 张伟俊what do you think?

俊：Ok, first ,I support your idea. Then, physical exercise is a good choice, it can improve our resistance ability to diseases. In addition, A balance diet is very significant for our health when we faced the epidemic some day. Do you think so?

强: I agree with you. We should have a balance state of mind for everything in our life, of course including epidemic. So we should not be afraid of it no matter which period about epidemic. What do you think？

婷：From the view of medical, we can take some step to prevent the epidemic . Such as Vaccination, taking some medicine to improve our body immunity before it coming .

申：Water is the source of life, it is the thing that has osmotic nature So We should drink plenty of water, We can also eat fruits and vegetables and intake of vitamin C and vitamin E.

俊: The flu season, we should try not to be crowded in the square and bus and other the air polluted sites.

强：We should learn the relevant knowledge of infectious diseases and understand the ways of spreading. Then making the right choice to prevent epidemic, and finally I wish we all have a good body, happy every day.

4. In your opinion, what kind of people should an elite education produce? What kind of people are really needed in today’s society?

强: Elite education seems to be a perennially hot topic, many people are wondering what kind of people should an elite education produce ? And what kind of people are really needed in today’s society? Today, let’s say something about it.

俊: Elite education is a kind of educational idea and way. Higher education in China has experienced a transform from elite education to popular education at the beginning of the new century.

婷: Yeah, nowadays, elite education opens the doors to more and more people to take the high level education. All these aim at improving the students' ability and cultivating people with high quality and creative mind. I think, elites should be creative.

申: In my opinion, elite education should produce those people who can solve any difficult problems with professional knowledge and professional skills. Both judgment and execution are their core competence.

强: However, at present, the elite education may be hard to rich some people’s high expect. There have some disadvantages about elite education. For example, some people only master theory without practice.

俊: You are right! Some lack of morality, though they can get high score. The reason is that the society think highly of the elite and focus on test preparation which does not allow independent thinking.

婷: But I guess Elite education has its own advantages and disadvantage. Elites received a good education that they will suit to some professional careers and do good to our social development.

申: Yes, elite education is also popular in education. Not only the elite, but also the general students need to devote to our society finally. Each of them are valuable.

俊In the time of knowledge economy, many high-qualified personnel are in great need, who have creative spirit, a lot of knowledge and a wide range of comprehensive abilities.

强: All in all, elite education plays great roles in today’s social development, it can help enrich our knowledge, but more important, it cultivates outstanding personnel to enter the society and serve the society in the future.

5. Do you regularly or occasionally get close to nature to escape the city noise? What kind of life do you prefer to live, the life in city or in the countryside? Why?

A: Good news, I’m planning for an outing this weekend. Would you like to go with me?

B: That’s a good idea! I’m suck of sitting in frond of computer and doing homework all the time. I need to get close to nature and have a break.

C: So do I. And I used to ride on the outskirts of town with my roommates every month, I really like that feeling. No homework, no interpersonal relation, and forget all the trouble temporarily. it is where one can expect to find a sense of social balance.

D: So, you mean you prefer the life in the countryside?

B: Yeah, I do. I think country lifestyle is more healthy. Time moves at a leisurely pace, and life is less distressing, it is more private in lifestyle and nature. Besides, when I buy some food in local I just know for sure that its quality is farm-fresh. I also have chances to do lots of outdoor activities. In short, I'm more likely to eat healthier food, get more exercise and stay stress-free.

D: However compared to rural life I prefer urban life, I like the fast rhythm of the city. I'm a very efficient person, The traffic in the city is convenient and the medical care system is perfect, they can go to the supermarket to go

shopping and see a movie in the cinema. What about you? What kind of life do you prefer to live, the life in city or in the countryside?

A: I agree with you, big cities are my favorites because there are more opportunities for personal development and more modern facilities that make our lives wonderful and convenient. In addition, I believe that our horizons will be broadened and potentials will be fully exploited before so many challenges.

C: Although, I do like life in the countryside, but I’d rather choose to go to city because I think personal development is of vital importance rather than comfort. I reckon I will make progress if I work and live in the city, and I can

make contribution to our society better.What’s more, my offspring can receive a better education and own a better life if I am in the city.

B: These all might sound convenient, and most of the time it is. Nonetheless, people are always busy like to do as much as they can, as quickly as they can in the city. Many people do not think there's anything wrong with a fast paced urban life as well as the hustle and bustle, traffic fumes and pollution.

A: Well, I think these two kinds of life have their own advantages and disadvantages. The life in city is very convenient, very rich and colorful. But sometimes it can bring stress. The life in the countryside is very quiet simple easy, people are very harmonious, their life satisfaction will be very high. But it can also give people a very monotonous feeling. It's a not a easy choice for me.

6. What is happiness? In what ways can we achieve happiness?

A: Did you hear about the lottery winner last night? The man won 3 million dollars. B: 3million dollars? That’s a lot of money! What a lucky dog! C: Do you think that 3 million dollars would make you happy?

B: Well, having a lot of money isn’t a bad thing. In present time, some people begin to find jobs to make a living. They all want to be the second, the third, even the fourth Bill Gates. Maybe they’re millionaires now, but are they happy? I don’t think they are happy.

C: Yeah, If they want to be another Bill Gates, they must spend more time at their jobs and take less care of their families or the other things. Then, what is happiness in your eyes?

D: Happiness means different things to different people, but for me, happiness is a true feeling from our inner heart. Such as I have food to eat when I'm hungry, I have friends to accompany me when I’m alone. When we failed, we had our family to comfort us. These are the happiness that what we say.

A: Yes, a lot of small things in our life can be our happiness, sometimes it is inevitable that we will not be happy. So how do we reduce these unhappy achieve to realize the happiness of our life?

C: The first and most obvious way to increase happiness in our lives is to Focus on the positives. It sounds simple but it’s true. The old saying that you can look at a glass half full or half empty makes a lot of sense. So You could make a list of all of the positives in your life, help someone in need who has it worse than you in some way, and never Try to constantly compare yourself to others.

B: I agree with you. I believe if you are in a good situation you can be happy. Do things you love and love what you do. Choose an occupation that moves you and that you enjoy, do some reading or exercise, all of these things are good for you.

D: As I have just said that happiness is a state of mind, happiness is a feeling. So, in order to achieve happiness, we need to enrich our mind. We need to communicate more with others, we need travel more to open our mind and improve the realm of our life.

A: Listen to everyone's point of view, I feel like I've gained a lot. Happiness is both simple and easy and it's not easy to own happiness. We really should find our own happiness and try our best to realize it.

7. Do you believe you are beautiful(handsome)? Have you ever thought about cosmetic surgery? What are pros and cons of cosmetic surgery?

A：Good afternoon, teacher. My name is A ,and they are my partners B，C and D. Today we are going to talk about cosmetic surgery. OK, let’s start. Cosmetic surgery has become an overwhelming trend that enables many people to remake themselves. And there are several factors could be considered as contributors to the cosmetic surgery hot. Can you list any of them , B？ B：OK . Firstly, technology has progress so fast, which makes it a reality to do plastic surgery .As prices keep coming down ,the number of people are warming to do cosmetic surgery. Can you say something about it ,C？

C：Of course, I hold that this is a factor ,too. People have the right to purse beauty. We both contend that good-looking people are more popular than people who don’t look good in current time. Besides we are try to make us more beautiful. How do you see it, D？

D：Yes, I agree with that, and I want to add a point .In my view, the popularization of Cosmetic surgery is also linked to the change of people’s perception of beauty, Western notions of beauty have a huge influence to the Asians ones. Do you agree with me ,A？

A：What you just said are reasonable. Since cosmetic surgery has been widely available, so we must take both the advantages and the disadvantages into account. What’s your opinion, B？

B：As we all know, cosmetic surgery is a mean of gaining confidence and self-esteem. It can make up for your regret of your body, your face or any other part of your body. Beautiful appearance can improve one’s chance in the job market and later help one’s career. Do you agree with me, C？

C: Yeah, I couldn't agree more! I'm of the same opinion. Cosmetic surgery can be done to correct a birth defect or damage as a result of an accident, and can help to restore the appearance. For those patients who have had to live with a high degree of disfigurement, cosmetic surgery can help them achieve a better quality of life. What’s your opinion, D？

D：Yes, I agree with you .However, every coin has two sides. I think the biggest threat hidden behind the cosmetic surgery is its insecurity. Many tragic incidents have been reported recent years that one gets hurt or blind or even dead when she adopts a cosmetic surgery. We shouldn’t ignore the fact. What about your view, A？

A：Yeah, you are right. However, I believe the real meaning of life lies in the relentless pursuit of knowledge and perfection of character instead of merely seeking temporary outer beauty. Beauty is only skin-deep, as the saying goes, virtue is more important than appearance. Obviously, plastic surgery cannot improve one’s character. OK, let’s stop here, and have a good rest. Thank you for listening.

8.What do you think of the saying “Actions speak louder than words.”? Please use examples to illustrate it.

A: Hey, guys, nice to see you. B: hey, how are you recently?

A: I’m going to take part in a speech contest next week, and I’m kind of nervous now. C: Wow, that’s cool. Then, what’s the topic of your speech?

A: “actions speak louder than words”. What do we mean when we say that?

D: I believe words and actions are two kinds of emotional behaviors. It is ironic that some people are always talking, but they are doing nothing. So, I completely agree with the statement “actions speak louder than words”. A: Can you give some examples to illustrate it?

D: William Penn said “A man, like a watch, is to be valued by this manner of going .” The watch is crucial for every individual, because it tells the time by moving constantly. It is obvious that a man is of little value if he fail to act like a watch.

C: Yes, William Penn’s remark aims at informing us of the significance of taking actions. We can not emphasize the importance of actions too much. Action will enable us to achieve our objectives more smoothly and realize their dreams more rapidly. The more action we take, the more likely we are to accumulate experience, master skills and get close to our destination.

B: To further demonstrate the importance of action, I would like to take a famous Chinese fable story as a case in point. How could the “foolish old man” who dreamed of removing the mountain in front of his gate finally achieve his dream without taking constant actions?

A: Great, from my perspective, at no time should we ignore the value of actions. Accordingly, not only should us posses a great dream, but we also should take actions to make it come true.

D: I think it still apply for our study. knowledge is useless without action. You can read every book on any subject but your life will stay the same if you don’t use that knowledge.

A: Yeah, this may seem obvious but the reason why the self-help industry is thriving is because people read and read and read but never use the information provided.

B: I can’t agree with you more. Knowledge is fantastic but it is not life changing until used. I love to read personal development material to keep a positive outlook on my life but I also realize that if I don’t set goals to achieve then I will be a talk person who is great at giving advice but useless at implementing it. Don’t be that person, if you have no intention of practicing what you peach then it may be best to keep your mouth closed.

C: Actions are important in other fields, too. Instead of shouting empty slogans, it is more meaningful to donate books and sports goods to children in need. We should strictly and voluntarily follow traffic rules, stopping at the red light rather than complaining about traffic jams. Only when we match our words with actions can we make a difference in whatever we hope to accomplish.

A: Thanks for giving me so much inspiration, I think it’s time to write my speech. B: OK, good luck!

9. Do you think insomnia is a serious problem in the modern society? What are

the causes for insomnia? Think of advice for people with insomnia.

A: How are you?you look tired,did not sleep well last night? B: I couldn't fall asleep last night. C: Anything bothering you? D: work or anything else?

A: Or What seems to be the trouble?

B: I don not know. I guess maybe drank too much coffee. So wide-awake all night. C: Actually, I've been suffering from insomnia

D: haha,I always Insomnia in the quiet atmosphere. A: Maybe I like counting sheep all night.

B: I didn't sleep all night because I was worrying about my exams.How about you? C: I used to stay up late.

D: I will be insomnia extremely happy or sad. A: That is to bad.We all suffer the pain.

B: I wasn't sure if I was going insane,or if that night really was going to last forever. C: Maybe even the kitten curled at my feet was purring softly in a happy kitten dream. D:I have no desire to eat.

A:I think you can get some sleeping pills.

B:Sleeping pills somehow didn't work for me last night.

C:Do not drink alcohol. Yes, you will fall asleep faster with alcohol but it will wake you up in the middle of the night when the effects are over.

D:That is right,sleeping pills won't be good for your health,you will get a habbit to take it all the time. A:Well,How long have you had this problem? B:Three months.

C:Well,you may need to see a doctor to talk about this,see if she can help you with it. D:Maybe this is a good idea. A:Do you have headaches?

B:Sometimes. I have no appetite and always on the edge. C:Maybe you should take your blood pressure.

D:Well, take easy,there is nothing to be alarmed about. You are just a little exhausted from overwork.

A:I have a suggestion,You can try milk,yes,have a glass of hot milk before you go to bed,you will sleep easily and better.

B:A good idea,and any other suggestions?

C:I think you need more rest. Try to get outdoors more. Don't strain yourself too much. D:Ok,guys,you probably do some excerises before go to bed.

A:In addition,do not over sleep. Go to sleep the same time every night. B:How about get up?

C: Get up the same hour and it will make you more tired for the next night.It has found to be very helpful in some cases.

D:Dnd take a 20 minute nap in the after noon if you need to and only sleep in if you are sick. A:Remember,do not force yourself to fall asleep. It will stress you and keep you from sleeping. B:Ok,how about coffee?I like it,which make me sleep well.

C:Do not drink caffeine. If you do, drink caffeine beverages in the morning, before noon. This includes teas, coffees, soft drinks, chocolate and energy drinks.

D:That is right,and do not go to bed if you are too hungry, or after eating too much.

A:Maybe you should adjust the temperature of your room so you are comfortable. Not too hot, too cold, too dry, too humid…

B:It is not enough,adjust the lighting in you bedroom. Your biological clock is very sensitive to light. C:You should dim the lights in the evening and adjust the shades in the windows.

D:At last,I hope you can get all the difficulties ,have a good sleep is the first step to success.Come on! A:Tank you!

10. What is “a white lie”? Have you ever told a white lie? Do you think telling a white lie is ethical? Why or why not?

A:Graham said that:\"in human relationships,kindness and lies are worth a thousand truth.\" B:How do you think about the old saying?

C:I think he means that in most time telling a white lie is better than tell the truth. D:Do you think telling a white lie is ethical?

A:However,sometimes we need lies in real life,because a white lie can give one comfort and encouragement. B:Did someone lie to you ? C:Yes,sure.

D:In fact,in our daily lives,we all hate people who lie to you.We often regard those who tell lies out of some ulterior motive associated with something bad and consider those people as being dishonest and persons who cannot be trusted.

A:Oh,cannot be generalized!

B:Yes,that is right,a case in point is when a patient is suffering an incurable illness, should the doctor or the other people inform the patient of the truth?

C:I against this insist that the patients should be informed the true information about their illness, so that they can make proper decision according to their health.

D:Yes,And the laws entitle people to know the truth which concerns themselves, so telling them a lie in fact invades their legal right.

A:Not entirely,I worry about that if the patient was told the true about their condition, it will risks destroying their hope, which will make the situation even worse.

B:If we tell facts,they might refuse to receive treatment or commit suicide. Therefore, we should keep the true to ourselves.

C:So white lie is acceptable.

D:Of course,If the patient has a strong will to live and has positive attitude, telling them the truth will be helpful to the treatment.

A:Oh ,on, if the patient is the opposite, we had better not do so.

B:So.we can conclude, no matter the white lie is acceptable nor not, we should keep in mind that the information should be conveyed in a humane way.

C:In fact,Sometimes we need white lies to keep peace.

D:For example,if a women buys a skirt with hundreds of money,when her husband\"s mother asked how much it cost.what should we do?

A:I think It\"s better for her to tell a white lie,or her mother in low would may be unhappy for her luxury. B:In addition, and sometimes we also tell white lies to protect someone.

C:For example,If a girl,just like me tries her best to lose weight,but she is still very fat,then what should we do? D:Oh,It”s better for you to say you are very lovely or you really get thinner rather than tell her the truth. A:Anyway,I think white lies are necessary in our lives.

B:Anather example, I”d rather tell my mother a white lie than tell her the truth and upset her. C:So everyone tells a white lie on occasion, it’s just a question of why.

A.Foe me,some white lies save relationships, some ease a hectic situation, and others buy us time.

B:We all do it, so there is no reason to deny it. As long as we aren’t hurting others or breaking the law, these innocent lies can make life more pleasant.

C:In fact,Most of these white lies only stretch an interpretation of what the truth actually is anyways.