英語四六級口語??荚掝}有哪些?
又要到了大學英語四六級考試的周期了,不知道今年大家復習得如何了呢?也許有人是第一次參加,也有人是考試的老朋友了,都希望大家能夠順利通過考試。今天來說說四六級口語考試,這個部分可能經(jīng)常被人忽視,來看看英語四六級口語常考的話題吧。
大學英語四級考試時間
四級筆試時間: 6月12日09:00-11:20
四級口試時間: 5月22日
注: 四級口語考試的具體時間段,以準考證上顯示的為準。
大學英語六級考試時間
六級筆試: 6月12日15:00-17:25
六級口試: 5月23日
注: 六級口語考試的具體時間段,以準考證上顯示的為準。
常考話題一:科技(technology)
往年真題
Talk about the technology progress in recent years.
談論一下近些年科技進步。
Are you willing to post your photos on social media?
你愿意在社交媒體上分享照片嗎?
Talk about the impact of smart phones on our life.
談論一下智能手機對我們生活的影響。
What is the function of internet and what do you usually do on the internet?
電腦的作用以及你經(jīng)常上網(wǎng)干什么?
Have you ever heard about cyber crime and how can wecom bat cyber crimes via the internet?
你聽說過網(wǎng)絡犯罪嗎?如果通過網(wǎng)絡打擊網(wǎng)絡犯罪?
Do you usually cash for payment? Do you use electronic payment?
你經(jīng)常用現(xiàn)金支付嗎?你使用電子支付嗎?
Should online advertisements be banned?
網(wǎng)絡廣告是否應該被禁止?
出題規(guī)律
通過瀏覽以上真題,你會發(fā)現(xiàn),出題人在科技方面的出題規(guī)律為:
①高科技的形式;(第1,2,3,6題)
②高科技的衍生物;(第6,7題)
③某種高科技形式的功能或影響;(第3,4題)
④對于負面效果如何解決?(第5,7題)
相關詞匯及表達
根據(jù)出題規(guī)律,我們可以總結一些詞匯和表達法,來應對可能出現(xiàn)的科技類問題。
①高科技的形式
laptop; smart phone; iPad;AI(robot); shopping apps (Alipay, Applepay, Taobao, Jingdong); social media (wechat,weibo) ; other apps(Gaode navigator; online banks; music radio; e-books)
②高科技的衍生物
Online sensation ; online videos;cyber crime; internet addiction; information pollution; code security issues; violation of intellectual property rights
③功能或影響
(1) Laptop; smart phone; iPad的功能
to do research(Everything is at the touch of your finger tips. You can fix any academicquestions you bump into with the help Google or Baidu or wikepedia.);
to telecommute (toperform everyday tasks such as banking or business transactions without meeting others face to face.);
to get latest news ( to accelerate the flow of information and spread info to all corners ofthe globe. We can have easy and quick access to the latest news almost whenever or wherever we like.) .
(2) AI(robot); shopping apps (Alipay, Applepay, Taobao, Jingdong); social media(wechat, weibo) 的功能
to exchange ideas (to promote friendly contacts between different peoples and facilitate the cultural and economic interchange.);
to get help (AIcan act humanly through the Turing test approach; can speak humanly through the cognitive modeling approach; can think rationally through setting the “l(fā)aw ofthought” .);
to do shopping online (People don't have to waste their energy and time from one shop to another to choose the commodities they want. This is especially desirable to the senior citizens, the handicapped and the busy ones who cannot go to the shops in person. The goods are supposed to come in all shapes, sizes and colors on the Internet. All people need to do is to sit in front of their computer sand click the buttons. The commodities they order will be delivered to them promptly.);
to increase employment rate and income.
(3) other apps(Gaode navigator; online banks; music radio; e-books)
to navigate (locate yourself, find the nearest restaurant);
to read (ebooks can be updated cheaply; ebooks save space; easily get access to online resources).
④對于負面效果如何解決?
poor-behaved online sensation; illegal online videos ;cyber crime; internet addiction; information pollution; code security issues; Violationof intellectual property rights
(1) Government’s actions
Pass laws to tackle (vote a bill to fight against phishers, hackers and online identity thieves; punishments like fines or jail );
(2) Education (Education is key so that individual computer or phone users learn not to respond to phishing emails or messages. Anumber of studies globally have indicated that individual computer or phone users remain a weak link inthe online security chain; don’t post any private information like location orreal name on social media.);
(3) Media’s supervision (Strengthening media coverage of the cyber crime issues and letting the public have access to tricks of the criminals can give criminals now here to hide.) .
??荚掝}二:教育(Education)
根據(jù)往年的真題,教育話題主要集中在學校發(fā)展,課程學習,考試準備,外語習得等話題。當然,教育話題還有很多挖掘點,比如線上教育,宿舍生活,大學生找工作,獎學金,學費貸校園貸等問題。
學校發(fā)展類
1.What is your opinion about college ranking?
2. What is the standard of college ranking?
3. Does this university ranking mean much?
4. Do you like your university? Why or why not?
5. Do you like your high school? Why?
6.What is the role of vocational schools in the society
7. Should we have key high schools and non-key high schools?
8. Do you think every student need to go to university?
課程學習類
1. Do you have many courses in your university?
2. What are the ways to achieve good academic performance?
3. Do you think academic excellence will guarantee success in future life?
4. Do you satisfy your academic performance now?
5. What are your ways to improve your study?
6. Can you give some examples of being helped by othersin academic work?
考試準備類
1. How do you prepare for this examination?
2. How to review examination?
3. Do you think examination is the best way for students?
4. Have you ever had another examination like this before?
5. Are you nervous before taking an exam?
6. What do you do before taking an exam?
外語習得類
1. Is it necessary for small kids to learn foreign languages?
2. What are the benefits of learning foreign languages?
3. Which one do you think is more important:mother tongue or foreign language?
4. Should efforts be made to preserve local dialects?
5. Do you think it's difficult to learn a foreign language?
6. How do you learn English?
7. Are you nervous before taking an exam?
8. What do you do before taking an exam?
其他
1. Do you think university student should get part-timejobs?
2. Can you describe the importance of helping each other in daily life?
根據(jù)各種子話題,我們可以總結一些詞匯和表達法,來應對可能出現(xiàn)的教育類問題。
學校發(fā)展類
College ranking(大學排名):misleading/ directory(誤導的/指導); subjective/objective(主觀的/客觀的); help/not help prospective students in choosing the right college(幫/沒幫選擇合適大學);serve/not serve as a comparison tool for the students and parents(成為/沒成為學生家長比較工具);helpful for students when they are hunting for the particular benefits from the colleges they are considering(幫助學生在擇校時所考慮到的好處);take several rankings that seek to captureall qualities of the school(用排名尋找學校信息)
Higher education reform(高校改革):illness of administrative power prevailing in the academic arena(學術界行政力量過剩);It is not enough to expand enrollment and increase hardware(擴招,加強硬件還不夠);The key point should be building an open culture on campus (建立更加開放的校園文化).
History of the college(校史):over … years of success; Our people, our purpose and our goals are all driven by a set of values which underpin everything we do; Every year, students achieve excellent results which enable them to realize their dreams of a place at the best universities in China.
Make teaching attractive(師資力量): provide you a supportive climate and a culture of belonging where you are respected and affirmed(給你支持,讓你有認同感,受尊重感,被肯定感). In addition to our academic programs, the school includes an alliance of nationally prominent centers, institutes, and affiliated research and out reach units working to fulfill our mission (專業(yè)項目之外,還有各種途徑來輔助工作).
Education spending(教育支出):tuition fee policies; applicants who scored well on entrance exams didn't have to pay tuition.
課程學習類、考試準備類、外語習得類
Online education(線上教育); college degree(大學文憑); meaning of academic achievement(專業(yè)成績);job hunting (找工作);獎學金(scholarship).
Nowadays the only way to get a high-paying job is by having a degree and good academic achievements/ foreign languages since most employers believe that those with university degrees and good grades / foreign languages make the best employees because of their general and particular learned skills. In a constantly changing world people need a solid education to be able to face the growing professional demands.
(如今,獲得高薪工作的唯一途徑就是擁有學位和良好的學術成就/外語能力,因為大多數(shù)雇主認為,那些擁有大學學位和良好成績/外語能力的人之所以成為最好的員工,是因為他們具備了普通的和特殊的學習技能。在一個瞬息萬變的世界里,人們需要良好的教育來面對日益增長的職業(yè)需求。)
Another important reason why to pursue a university career and excellent academic performance is the personal growth and development. A person who is constantly required to think, experiment, learn and ask himself/herself questions, is a person that grows faster and in a more solid way than someone who didn′t go through the same process. (另一個重要的追求大學生涯和優(yōu)秀的學術表現(xiàn)的原因是個人的成長和發(fā)展。一個人不斷地被要求去思考,實驗,學習和問自己問題, 比沒有經(jīng)歷相同的過程的人生長更快、更堅實。)
我們也可以通過預測一些子話題,來吸收更多的教育話題方面的表達。
Online courses線上教育
It turns out, maybe not surprisingly, that students like getting the best and various content from the best universities for free.
Open the door to a world of opportunity
打開機會之門;
Help some places where education is just not readily accessible;
幫助那些教育不方便的地方
Help many more people who want and deserve a high quality education.
幫助更多想要接受高質量教育的人。
Help many more physically challenged people whose schools might not be within reach. 幫助更多身體不方便的人,他們可能無法到達學校。
People could present the online course certificate to aprospective employer and get a better job. 人們可以向未來的雇主出示在線課程證書,并得到一份更好的工作。
Dorm life宿舍生活
Common sources of roommate conflict include differences in lifestyle,
culture, habits, preferences, values, and activities.
室友之間的斗爭,包括在生活方式、文化、習慣、喜好、價值觀、參與活動方面的不同。
Communication Is the Key to Having a Good Dorm mate Relationship
交流是促進是室友關系的關鍵。
It is wise to take some time to talk to each other and let your roommates know what is important to you.
互相交流,并讓室友知道什么對你來說是重要的。
By doing small favours, clearing up misunderstandings, and treating them with respect,youwill create an environment where it is easy for your roommate to do the same.
通過幫室友小忙、消除誤會和尊重室友,你的室友受你影響也會這樣對待你。
Tuition loans/Borrowing and interestexpense學費貸校園貸
The funds should be used for education-related expenses and not wasted on unnecessary items, such as alcohol or video games.
這些資金應該用于與教育有關的開支,而不是浪費在不必要的項目上,如酒精或電子游戲。
Learn how to calculate forecasted long-term debt and its effect on personal life.
學習如何計算預測的長期債務及其對個人生活的影響。
??荚掝}三:人與自然(Human and Nature)
往年真題
1. How to protect the environment?
2. Discussion:the campaign of protecting the environment, your discussion may include:
— the purpose of the recycling campaign;
— ways to promote the campaign;
— how torecruit volunteers.
3. How to treat wildlife?
4. How to protect wild life
5. Why is the wildlife in danger now?
Discussion:tour of the safari park, your discussion may include:
— The potential danger;
— ways to remindand protect the tourists;
— How to deal with emergency.
預測問題
tourism and environmental protection(旅游與環(huán)境保護);
Airpollution (空氣污染);
biodiversity(生物多樣性);
kids and environmental protection education (兒童與環(huán)保教育)
保護自然話題主要探討:
1. 保護自然的方式(如何處理自然破壞事件+如何組織人員了解參與保護自然行動);
2. 保護自然的意義+自然破壞的影響
有用表達
保護自然的方式
Write to public officials about environmental concerns, or addressing them in person, will make environmental issues more important in the society.
向政府官員寫信表達對環(huán)境問題的關注,或親自解決這些問題,將使環(huán)境問題在社會中變得更加重要。
Volunteer for local clean-up activities. Ask about beach clean-ups, tree plantings and other events. Encourage friends and neighbors to get involved.
志愿參加當?shù)氐那鍧嵒顒?。詢問關于海灘清理,植樹和其他活動。鼓勵朋友和鄰居參與進來。
Conserve energy by turning off lights whenyou're not in a room.
當你不在房間時,關掉燈來節(jié)約能源。
Fix leaky faucets, toilets and shower heads.
修理漏水的水龍頭、廁所和淋浴噴頭。
Report polluters who aren't complying with local and national regulations. Join an environmental group or social media platform that monitors industrial-waste disposal.
報告不遵守地方和國家規(guī)定的污染者。加入一個監(jiān)督工業(yè)廢物處理的環(huán)境組織或社交媒體平臺。
Dispose dailylife waste properly, sort the garbage out before the truck comes.
合理處理日常生活垃圾,在垃圾車來之前把垃圾分類
Make less waste. Throwing fewer things away and recycling (循環(huán)利用) others means less waste.
Save resources (節(jié)約資源). We can save electricity (電) by turning off lights when we leave a room. We can save water by flushing the toilet (沖廁所) only after weuse it. We can also turn off the tap (水龍頭) when we brush our teeth. Or we can take shorter showers.
保護自然的意義+破壞環(huán)境的影響
Climateand energy
Coal andgas
Forest protection
Marine conservation
People’s body and mind; smog; polluted water; green house effect; acid rain.
The pollutants enter the body and may cause poisoning and cancer.
參考問題
1. Should we teach children to protect animals?
2. Do you think people are lacking of awareness of animal protection? Why?
3. How do we rise people's awareness of animal protection?Why?
4. Do you think government have good laws and measures to protect endanger animals? Why?
5. Do you think watching animals TV programs would encourage people to protect them? Why?
6. Do you think let people keeping pets would encourage them to protect animals? Why?
7. Should government take part in animals protection? Why?
??荚掝}四:旅行(Tourism)
往年真題
1. Talk about a tourist site you would like to visit.
2. Discussion:you and your partner are going to travel to some places, your discussion may include:
— the places you are going to visit;
— things you are going to carry in your backpack;
— the safety measures you are going to take.
3. Which city do you want to travel? Why?
4. Talk about your chief consideration about traveling overseas.
5. Discussion:you and your partner are going to travel overseas, your discussion may include:
— how to find a overseas travel agency;
— how to apply for a visa;
— what your travel plan is.
無論是國內(nèi)口語四六級,還是托福雅思留學類英語測試,旅游話題一直深受口語考試的親睞。
有用表達
旅行種類: backpack travel 背包旅行/自助旅行(campsite 露營地);driving tour 自駕游, solo/independent travel 自助旅游;package tour 隨團旅行;cycling tour 騎自行車旅游,coach/greyhound travel 巴士旅游;charter tour 租車/船旅游;cruise 乘船巡游。
旅行目的: to do sightseeing觀光; to relax and have fun; to experience different cultures; to try local food; to visit friends or family members; to do research
旅行地點:hotspot / highlight熱點; historic(al) interest歷史遺跡;landscape風景; sea scape scenery海景;view point / look-up point觀景臺;castle城堡;cathedral大教堂;mountain resort山林風景區(qū);botanical garden植物園;art gallery畫廊;concert音樂會;museum博物館;theme park主題公園;organic farm有機農(nóng)場;harbor 海港;canal 運河;hot spring / spa溫泉;cave / cavern(大)洞穴;aquarium水族館;amusement park游樂園;orchard果園;dock/ port港口;Town Hall市政大廳;Studio Theatre演播劇場;natural landscape 天然景觀;man-made tourist attraction 人造景點
景點描述(褒義詞):charming;attractive;pleasant;excellent;graceful;scenic;exquisite;fantastic ;lovely;wonderful;marvelous;picturesque;magnificent
旅游益處(宏觀):support the sale of local handicrafts 促進手工藝品銷售;promotethe catering trade 促進飲食業(yè)的發(fā)展;boom the economy 促進經(jīng)濟增長;increasethe income of local inhabitant 提升當?shù)鼐用袷杖?generate jobs 創(chuàng)造就業(yè)
旅游益處(個人):enjoy the beautiful nature 享受美麗的大自然;cross-cultural contact 華文化交際;gain knowledge 獲得知識;expand living experiences 增加生活經(jīng)歷;improve quality of life 提高生活質量
旅游不利點(宏觀): ecological destruction 生態(tài)破壞;break the ecological balance 破壞生態(tài)平衡;destroythe natural habitats if wildlife 破壞野生生物的自然棲息地;destroy ancient architects 破壞古建筑的行為;Arise in the cost of living affects local people 生活成本上升影響當?shù)鼐用?/p>
旅游問題解決(政府+居民+媒體):Government should introduce laws to protect natural environments and local cultures政府應該出臺法律來保護自然環(huán)境和當?shù)匚幕?Renewable resources like solar or water power should be used應該使用太陽能或水能等可再生資源;Waste should be recycled廢物應循環(huán)再造;social media helps government monitor the tourists behaviors社交媒體幫助政府監(jiān)控游客的行為
準備工作:search on the internet to find schedule sharing 上網(wǎng)查詢他人分享的攻略; interpreter 翻譯器;route 路線;single ticket單程票;round-tripticket; return ticket往返票;passport;VISA;cash; reservation訂房間; luggage 行李;suitcase小提箱;valuables貴重物品
大家覺得這些內(nèi)容對你的四六級復習有幫助嗎?在英語的學習過程中,大家可能會遇到這樣或那樣的問題,也可能對自己的努力產(chǎn)生懷疑。但大家要記住,如果遇到困難就放棄,那么我們之前的努力就白費了。所以希望大家能夠克服困難,堅持下去。