四六级口语考试2005年真题 2005.5.14 Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life After Retirement Questions: (Warm-up questions) Can you say something about your grandparents? What do you think elderly people need most? (Please give your reasons.) Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that? What kind of jobs do you think are available for elderly people? Why? What can elderly people do to stay healthy? What should we do to show our concern for elderly people? Discussion: Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China. Please describe people’s life after retirement as shown in your pictures and comment on them. C1: Traveling C2: Learning something new. C3: Taking care of grandchildren. C4: Having a good time. Last questions: Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement? Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly? (Please explain.) Do you think jogging is good exercise for elderly people? (Please explain.) What can people do for their community after they retire? Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren? (Why or why not?) 2005.5.15 Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the Net Questions: (Warm-up questions) It is easy for you to access the Internet? ([If yes] How often? [If not] Why not?) People often say we are now living in a small world. What’s your opinion? What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? (Please give your reasons.) Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it’s a good thing? (Why or why not?) More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about that How do you usually communicate with your family and friends? Discussion: Whether student access to certain Internet sites should be controlled. Please talk about surfing the Net with respect to the advantages and disadvantages listed on your card: C1: useful information / harmful information C2: communication via the Internet / junk email, computer viruses, etc. C3: e-learning / overindulging in computer games C4: e-shopping / computer crimes Last questions: What’s your advice to classmates and friends who spend too much time surfing the Net? It’s said that students who major in information technology are likely to get a good job. What’s your opinion? Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning? (Why or why not?) What websites do you often visit? (Why?) What do you think is the future of e-business? 2005.5.15 Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with Stress Questions: (Warm-up questions) What do you think of campus life? How’s the food in your school dining hall? How often do you have tests? What if you don’t do well on the tests? How do you usually spend your weekends? What would you do if you feel lonely on campus? Discussion: How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at school Please talk about the kind of pressure college students may experience as specified on your card: C1: Academic pressure.C2: Financial pressure. C3: Job-hunting pressure. C4: Emotional pressure. Last questions: Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress? Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?) Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?) Do you thing school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.) Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?) 2005.05.21 Topic area: Modern Cities Topic: Improvement of Housing