新视野大学英语第二册口语考试材料

topics:

1. Which of the following four ways of seeing a movie do you like best? Why?

- watching a movie on a laptop computer

- watching a movie in a cinema

- watching a movie on TV

- watching a movie at a drive-in cinema

2. What kind of animals do you especially like to see in a zoo? Should animals be kept in a zoo?

3. Explain the meanings of the following two seemingly conflicting English proverbs.

- Watch the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.

- Don't be penny-wise but pound-foolish.

Which of the two proverbs is true? Or can both be true?

4. What does the saying \" Every Jack has his Jill.\" mean? Do you believe in love at first sight?

The above four topics are taken from Lead-in parts of Unit 2, 3, 5 and 7 of the textbook \" Speaking Listening Viewing\".

I like watching a movie in a cinema best. I have to admit it costs more money or even more time. But if you make a right choice in the films, you’re gonna find the visual effect and the sound effect it brings you is far better than the rest three ways do. A good film is always worth my paying for it. And as my point of view, the best way to prove my appreciation of a film or an actor and my respect for movie industry is to buy the movie ticket.And it’s an effective way to expand movie industry and develop larger market for movies. Besides, among many ways contacting people’s feelings, going to a cinema to see a film is definitely important and its help shouldn’t be ignored. When I am planning for a date with my girlfriend, the first thing in my mind is watching a movie in a cinema, as it’s both interesting and relaxing and it makes the date more special comparing with watching a movie in other ways.

Pandas,definitely. Giant Pandas are endangered species and the treasure of our country. They have short limbs, fat body and they are kind of naughty which makes them more lovable.Idon’t think animals should be kept in a zoo or I really don’t like animal circus. The environment for animals is gonna make their instinct degenerate and they’re no longer as wild. And keeping them in a cage as prisoners is too impersonal, depriving their freedom what we human beings are always fighting for. Comparing with zoos, I think nature reserves are more suitable for animals. It’s not necessary to go to a zoo if we want know more about animals. We can watch documentaries which can help us learn both their appearance and living habits without disturbing them. For example, there is a live program called Ipanda, showing me every moment of panda’s daily life. It’s more interesting than just watching them in zoos. We should care about animals’ feelings and never hurt them for our own fun.

The first sentence means the little things do add up, which has the same meaning as “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. It’s usually used to encourage others to save money, study or do something for the common welfare. The second one means don’t risk big things for the sake of small ones. He that lets the small things bind him, leave the great. I think they are both true and they’re not conflicting. The first one focuses on persistence while the second one’s point is taking the interests of the whole into account and making a bright choice. When we want to reach a great goal, we’d better divide it into tiny parts so that the stress won’t be able to let us give up. After all, one step at a time is not that difficult. After taking many little steps, we’re gonna find we’ve gone a longway. It’s necessary for us to

weigh pros and conscarefully before making a choice. We should figure out if that little thing is worth our loss in other things.

It means every man will eventually find a woman to be his romantic partner.I think it’s unreasonable. How can there be so many single men and women in the world if that’s true. But I do believe in love at first sight. If it’s able to show its magic power is decided by people’s choice. I guess most people must have experienced love at first sight but they do nothing because of blindness or hesitation. Love at first sight doesn’t mean falling in love with someone just because of something on the surface. There will be a voice in your heart telling you that he’s the one and a feeling that you wanna get close with him. I am a crazy fan for fairy tales and romantic love stories, which are always based on love at first sight. It’s an excellent beginning for a section of love, the following chapters are written by you. I think a person believing in love believe love at first sight.