历年公共英语五级口语真题练习（2）
(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)
Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)
Interlocutor:
Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.
(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)
My name is... and this is my colleague...
He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.
So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.
First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)
Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).
Hometown
l Where are you from?
l How long did you live there?
l What’s it like living there?
l How does your hometown compare with (place where the candidate is currently living)?
Family
l What about your family?
l Could you tell us something about it?
Work/Study
l What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you work or study?
(If the candidate has already started work:)
l What does your work involve?
l Is your job something you always wanted to do?
l How long do you think you will stay in this job?
(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)
l What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?
l What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?
l What qualifications will you need to do that?
(For Interlocutor)
Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)
Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms
Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of advantages and disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms?
Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.
All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)
AdvantagesDisadvantages
l Help students concentrate on studiesl Curb self-expression
l Reduce violencel Deprive students of individuality
l Relieve parents’ burden of buying fashionable clothesl Deprive children of comfort
l Promote good disciplinel Boring and dull
l Help ensure campus securityl No value out of school
(For Interlocutor)
Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)
Interlocutor:
Now, in this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.
When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I’d like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.
All right? Here are your topics.
Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.
Now you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.
The candidates are given 2 minutes.
All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?
Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.
Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)
Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?
Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.
Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)
CLOSURE
The interlocutor winds up the oral test.
(For Interlocutor)
Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)
Topic Card
A
a. EducationDo you think higher vocational education should be better developed to meet China’s economic needs? Why/Why not?
b. TechnologyHow do you think information technology has changed working practices?
c. SportsDo you think playing sports will help people develop a good character? Why/Why not?
Topic Card
B
a. EducationDo you think a native English speaker produces better teaching effect? Why/Why not?
b. SportsDo you think a gifted young athlete should focus on sports training rather than school work? Why/Why not?
c. CareerDo you prefer a high-paid job with little free time or a low-paid one with much free time? Give your reasons.
(For Interlocutor)
Only for 3-candidate Format
Part C: Presentation
Topic Card
C
a. TrafficDo you think raising parking fees is a good measure to reduce traffic congestion in big cities? Why/Why not?
b. Urban planningDo you think old buildings should be demolished in the process of urban renovation? Why/Why not?
c. Public healthWhat should be done to enforce the ban on smoking in public places?
(PP 6-8 for Assessor)
Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)
Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms
Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of advantages and disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms?
Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.
All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)
AdvantagesDisadvantages
l Help students concentrate on studiesl Curb self-expression
l Reduce violencel Deprive students of individuality
l Relieve parents’ burden of buying fashionable clothesl Deprive children of comfort
l Promote good disciplinel Boring and dull
l Help ensure campus securityl No value out of school
(For Assessor)
Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)
Topic Card
A
a. EducationDo you think higher vocational education should be better developed to meet China’s economic needs? Why/Why not?
b. TechnologyHow do you think information technology has changed working practices?
c. SportsDo you think playing sports will help people develop a good character? Why/Why not?
Topic Card
B
a. EducationDo you think a native English speaker produces better teaching effect? Why/Why not?
b. SportsDo you think a gifted young athlete should focus on sports training rather than school work? Why/Why not?
c. CareerDo you prefer a high-paid job with little free time or a low-paid one with much free time? Give your reasons.
(For Assessor)
Only for 3-candidate Format
Part C: Presentation
Topic Card
C
a. TrafficDo you think raising parking fees is a good measure to reduce traffic congestion in big cities? Why/Why not?
b. Urban planningDo you think old buildings should be demolished in the process of urban renovation? Why/Why not?
c. Public healthWhat should be done to enforce the ban on smoking in public places?
(PP 9-12 for Candidate)
Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)
Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms
What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.
AdvantagesDisadvantages
l Help students concentrate on studiesl Curb self-expression
l Reduce violencel Deprive students of individuality
l Relieve parents’ burden of buying fashionable clothesl Deprive children of comfort
l Promote good disciplinel Boring and dull
l Help ensure campus securityl No value out of school
(For Candidate)
Part C: Presentation
Topic Card
A
a. EducationDo you think higher vocational education should be better developed to meet China’s economic needs? Why/Why not?
b. TechnologyHow do you think information technology has changed working practices?
c. SportsDo you think playing sports will help people develop a good character? Why/Why not?
(For Candidate)
Part C: Presentation
Topic Card
B
a. EducationDo you think a native English speaker produces better teaching effect? Why/Why not?
b. SportsDo you think a gifted young athlete should focus on sports training rather than school work? Why/Why not?
c. CareerDo you prefer a high-paid job with little free time or a low-paid one with much free time? Give your reasons.
(For Candidate)
Only for 3-candidate Format
Part C: Presentation
Topic Card
C
a. TrafficDo you think raising parking fees is a good measure to reduce traffic congestion in big cities? Why/Why not?
b. Urban planningDo you think old buildings should be demolished in the process of urban renovation? Why/Why not?
c. Public healthWhat should be done to enforce the ban on smoking in public places?