英语口语考试经典话题（共4篇）
How do you like city life? Which aspect of city life do you find most enjoyable?
As there are more and more private cars, what do you think the government should do in order to encourage citizens to use public transport?
Describe a person who influences you most in your life.
Please describe one of the happiest things in your childhood.
Do you like pets? Why do people have pets?
Do you agree or disagree: people should always tell the truth? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city?
Describe a person you respect or admire.And tell me why?
If you were given a billion dollars, what would you do with it?
Green food is now becoming more and more popular.Do you know why? And can you say something about the changes in people’s diet nowadays?
Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
“The thinner, the better?” You are free to exchange your views on beauty.
How would you like to get rid of your stress in daily life? Please share your experiences with your partner.
Do you think surfing on the Internet can help you? And how?
Do you have a mobile phone? If you do, do you think it’s good or bad? If you don’t, would you like to buy one? Why?
Do you like developing friendship or love with a key pal(网友)? Why or why not?
If you got 5,000,000 Yuan by winning lottery ticket, what will you do? Share your opinion with your partner.
Do you often judge people by appearances? How do you think about it?
Have you ever cheated on exams or thought of cheating on exams? What are the reasons? If not, what’s your opinion on cheating on exams?
Discuss the difference between college life and middle school life
What is your favorite holiday?(Spring Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, Qingming Festival, Christmas, etc.)
Do you love traveling? What places have you ever been to? Please share your traveling experiences with your partner?
How do you feel about students who are often late for class?
How do you get along with your roommates? What’s your advice for those who don’t get along well with each other in the same dorm?
Do you think it’s always wrong to tell a lie?
Please comment on Cheating in exams
Have you ever been cheated by anybody? If yes, please tell us about it.If not, how did you avoid being cheated?
What would you do if you find somebody cheating in exams?
Have you ever traveled long distances? Please say something about our travels.If not, have you any plans to do so?
Can you think of any measures to make people obey traffic rules? Please name one or two.
What are the positive and negative aspects of exams at college?
Do you think there can ever be absolute equality between men and women?
Can you say something about your grandparent? What do you think elderly people need most?
1. What’s your name?
2. Does your name have any special meaning?
3. Where do you come from?
4. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?
5. What is the main crop in your hometown?
6. What is the difference between Beijing and your hometown?
7. What are the main places of interest in your hometown?
8. What is the climate like in your hometown?
9. What is the character of the people like in the region where you live?
10. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?
11. What is people’s favorite food in your region?
12. How do you make dumplings?
13. What do you do during the Spring Festival?
14. Why is the Spring Festival so important to Chinese people?
15. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?
16. Tell me something about the Lantern Festival.
17. Tell me something about the Qing Ming Festival.
18. Tell me something about the customs of your country.
19. How long have you lived in Beijing?
20. What is the weather like in Beijing?
21. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?
22. What place in Beijing do you like best? Why ?
23. Which is the worst place you’ve been to China?
24. Which is the best place you’ve been to China?
25. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?
26. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?
27. What is the biggest problem China faces?
28. What troubles you most at the moment?
29. Could you tell me something about your family?
30. Have you any children?
31. What is your child’s name? Does his name have a meaning?
32. What does your wife/husband do?
33. When did you get married?
34. Describe your wedding.
35. How have weddings changed in recent years?
36. Are there any special customs about wedding in your region?
37. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony.
38. Where did you go for your honeymoon?
39. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?
40. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?
41. Where do you think a newly couple should live? Living with their parents or on their own?
42. What responsibilities should a couple take?
43. How do Chinese usually celebrate birthdays?
44. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby?
45. What kind of parent do you intend to be?
46. What do you think of One-Child Policy in China?
47. Why do people in China traditionally want to have a son?
48. What difficulties do Chinese farmers have concerning their old age?
49. What do you think needs to be done in order to relieve the farmer’s worries?
50. What hope or fears do you have for your children?
51. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?
52. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were brought up? How?
53. Do you enjoy shopping?
54. Who does most of the shopping in your family?
55. What are you good at cooking? What is your favorite dish?
56. Who does most of cooking in your family?
57. Is there sex discrimination in China?
58. How do you sum up women’s conditions in China?
59. What are the causes of sex discrimination?
60. Should government pay certain salaries to those housewives? Why or why not?
61. Would you want your wife to continue with her career or to stay at home taking care of the household after you get married?
62. Have you ever wished to be one of the opposite sex? Why (why not)?
63. What would you do if your next-door neighbour were noisy nearly all the time?
64. Do you have a lot of friend?
65. What does friendship mean to you? What kind of people do you make friend with?
66. What is your major?
67. How do you like your major?
68. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?
69. Do you still remember your school days?
70. What impressed you most when you were at university?
71. Which is the best university in your country?
72. Could you sum up your own study habits in a few points?
73. What do you think of the practice of setting up key schools in primary and secondary school education in China?
74. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant to present-day society? Why ?
75. What do you think education should be? Should it be a process of learning what is useful for your future life or should it be simply learning for enjoyment? Why?
76. What do you do for a living?
77. What do you do in the office every day?
78. Since your job seems too professional to me, could you explain it in detail?
79. What are your job prospects?
80. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do with it?
81. Do you have any ambitious?
82. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way?
83. What are your spare time interests?
84. How do you spend your weekends?
85. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?
86. What is the most popular sport in your country?
87. What are the sporting facilities like in your university/Beijing?
88. What do you know about Qigong? Do you believe in Qigong?
89. What do you do in your spare time?
90. Do you often read newspapers? If not, why ones do you read?
91. What do you think of computer?
92. Do you think computer has changed our life so much?
93. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?
94. What kind of films do you like best?
95. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program?
96. Do you think watching TV too much is a waste of time?
97. What kind of music do you enjoy?
98. Who is your favorite film star? Will you describe him/her to me?
99. Do you enjoy travelling?
100. Where have you been travelling to? Which place interested you most?
101. Do you smoking?
102. Do you think smoking is a problem that needs special attention and has to be solved? If so, why?
103. What do you know about XXX?
104. What problem do you think you will have in XXX?
105. How will you overcome the difficulties?
106. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of your intended study program in XXX?
107. What difficulties do you think you’ll encounter in your studies in XXX ?
108. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia/London, etc. would be like?
109. How will you fare in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. without your family?
110. What do you intend to study?
111. Which university are you going to study at?
112. Why did you choose this university?
113. Where are you going to study in XXX?
114. What are you plans in XXX?
115. What is your research proposal all about?
116. What do you hope for most from your study abroad?
117. Will your study abroad help your job prospects after come back to China?
118. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reasons, please.
119. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the XX?
120. How will your study in Britain benefit your work in China when you come back to China?
121. What do you intend to do after you finish studying?
122. What will be your main problem when you are study in a foreign country?
123. What problem can you foresee in the future when you come back to China?
124. Will there be any adjustment problems in your life when you come back to China? If so, what are they?
125. Will you have to make any changes in your work/life when you come back to China?
126. Do you think there will be a gap between your knowledge gained in China and the level of knowledge you are going to encounter on arrival? If so, what will it be?
127. What do you think of the future of China keeps an open policy?
128. What do you regard as the most significant events in your country’s recent history?
129. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?
130. What do you especially want to do in Canada?
131. How do you like your life in ******* University?
132. What do you think of the training in the university?
133. In what way do you think university training is helpful or falls short?
134. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?
135. Do you find American English easier to understand than Britain English?
136. What sports are played in your country?
137. Could you desc ribe the traditional architecture of your country?
138. What role dose religion play in everyday life in your country?
139. What would you regard as the most significant events in your country’s recent history?
140. How aware do you think people are nowadays about environmental issues?
141. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the university of ****?
142. What role dose tourism play in your country’s economy?
143. How serious is unemployment in your country?
144. In your opinion, what are the most serious problems associated with modern life?
145. What do you think have been the most important changes in your field over the past 5 years?
146. What are you going to major in ?
147. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?
148. Some local students feel that overseas students get preferential treatment. What is your opinion?
149. Do you think you will be able to cope with the English-language demands of your intended program?
150. What do you think are the main causes of road accidents?
151. Do you think the government is doing enough to prevent road accidents?
152. As there are more and more private cars, what do you think the government should do in order to encourage citizens to use public transport?
153. How do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
154. Have you ever thought to have your own business?
155. What business do you hope to have?
156. Do you know about any policies about opening a business abroad?
157. What are your plans for your future?
158. Why do you think there are more and more people leaving to immigrate to other countries?
159. Is it good for China that so many people are going to other countries?
160. Will your life change a lot after you immigrate to XXX?
161. What will you do if you are ill abroad?
162. Do you know what to do in case of emergency?
163. What will do if you cannot find a job in XXX?
164. Why do you want to immigrate to XXX?
165. What will you do after the IELTS test?
166. What will do if you fail the IELTS test?
（一）枚举法
枚举法也叫列举法，用这种方法扩展话题，首先提出论点，然后列举一系列论据或原因对主题进行论证或阐述。请看下面一段语段：
There are two reasons why I have decided to attend our university.First of all, there is the question of money, our university’s tuition fee is reasonable, and I don’t even have to pay it all at once.This is very important, since my father is not a rich man.With the deferred payment plan, my father will be able to pay my tuition without too much difficulty.The second reason is the fine education I will receive in management, my chosen field.For some well-known experienced managers are hired as visiting professors in our university.Moreover, our university requires all students to gain practical experiences by working in a company.说话人在论述选择上该大学的原因时，首先提出论点：“我选择上该大学出自两个理由”，接着列举了学费和教育两个方面，来对该论点进行论证。两个论据通过连接短语first of all和the second reason贯通在一起。在论证第二方面的原因时，又从两方面进行阐述，即：该大学管理系聘请了最好的有经验的管理专家担任访问教授并为学生求学期间提供实习机会。Moreover是连接词，将这两层意思连接起来。
表示枚举的常见过渡性连接词语有：first, second, third;in the first place, in the second place;first of all, first and foremost;to begin with, to start with;for one thing, for another;also, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition, what is more;above all;next;beyond that;initially;eventually, finally, last but not least等。用枚举法来扩展话题，可以帮助考生迅速理清思路，同时使论述的内容层次分明，脉络清楚。
（二）描述法
描述法是话题扩展的一种常用手段，语段描述一般都是描述人、地方或物品的某个特点，并且语段的主题句往往表达说话人的总体印象。请看下面一段人物描写：
The most fascinating person I know is Xiaoming, a friend of mine.Xiaoming has many unusual characteristics you would not guess from his physical appearance.He is probably the shortest and thinnest man that I know.Nevertheless, he is the best athlete in our school.Moreover, he is also a wonderful storyteller.He often entertains us for hours with stories about the interesting things he does and the people he knows.The most important thing is that he is a person who will not hesitate to help you when you are in trouble.You will feel how wonderful it is to be one of his friends.I am sure that you would find him a fascinating person too.该语段是典型的人物描述，所有的句子紧紧围绕主题句—Xiaoming is the most fascinating person I know—来展开。Xiaoming给人的总体印象是迷人的，说话人通过从外貌、特长、品质等方面对他进行描述，突出强调他与众不同的典型特征，给人留下深刻的印象。应该注意到形容词在精彩生动的描述中所起的作用，如：the most fascinating, unusual, the shortest and thinnest, best, wonderful等。
（三）举例法
举例法亦称例证法，它与枚举法有很多相似之处，唯一不同的是，用例证法展开话题时，主题句中提出论点，然后通过实际事例予以论证或阐述，而不是仅罗列一些原因或利弊。值得注意的是，要求所选的事例能很好地支持主题句中的论点。请看下面的语段：
There is no denying that life is full of undesirable risks.To illustrate, a driver throws himself into danger when driving too fast, and a heavy smoker is running the risk of suffering from lung cancer.However, there are many risks worth taking, since they will bring you success, fame or pleasure.For example, Ke Shouliang once challenged the physical limitation of a man and risked his life in flying over the Yellow River in his car.And he made it and was hailed as hero.说话人以生活中的冒险为主题，认为有的风险应该避开而有的风险却值得尝试。每层意思均以举例的方式展开阐述。首先以驾车超速招致祸患和吸烟导致肺癌为例来说明类似的风险应该予以回避；接着以柯受良驾车飞跃黄河为例来阐述值得冒的风险及其原因。
表示举例的常见过渡性连接词语有：for example, for instance, as an example, as an illustration, such as, such, a case in point is, to illustrate, in particular, specifically, say, next, namely, that is, like, take …as an example等。举例法是通过具体的实例来阐述论点，使该法来支持或反对某一观点。
（四）比较对照法
比较对照法是阐述话题主旨的常用方法之一。比较对照法由比较和对照两部分组成，但两者往往一起使用，以阐述两者或更多事物间的异同。比较描述的是所比对象的相同和相似点，而对照则强调所描述对象的不同点，甚至相反之处。比较对照的结构有多种，可以先集中描述甲A、甲B、甲C……；乙A、乙B、乙C……；也可以是甲乙方同时逐点描述：甲A、乙A；甲B、乙B……例如：
My two friends have similar and different characteristics, such as appearance, personality and hobbies.Wendy is short and blonde.In contrast, Lisa is taller than Wendy, and Lisa’s hair is much darker and curlier than Wendy’s.Wendy is the shy type and doesn’t talk loudly when other people are there.On the other hand, Lisa is more outgoing than Wendy and likes to speak more.Both Lisa and Wendy enjoy doing different things, and they do them well.For instance, Wendy is a folk dancer, and she dances more gracefully than Lisa, but Lisa can play tennis better than Wendy.Wendy and Lisa are friends;for this reason, other people like to compare them.说话人比较了两个朋友在外貌、性格和爱好方面的相同点及不同点，以“甲A、乙A；甲B、乙B……”的比较方式展开，分条讨论这两位朋友的异同。又如：
There are some similarities between the city and the countryside;however, great differences between them still exist.In our country, most people like to live in the city, because of entertainment and better health service as well.Children can get better education.But it is noisy and crowded in the city.Life in the countryside, on the other hand, is much simple and comparatively dull.Transportation is not convenient, and the chances of education are limited.But there is much less noise there, and the air is cleaner.说话人从交通、娱乐、教育、环境等四个方面论述了城乡生活的差异，采用的是“甲A、甲B、甲C……；乙A；乙B、乙C……”先城市后农村的集中对照手法。
常用的表示比较的过渡性连接词语有：similarly, likewise, correspondingly, in a similar way, in the same way, too, like, resemble, similar to, equal to, equally important, both…and…, the same as等。常用的表示对照的过渡性连接词语有：on the one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, in contrast, by contrast, in contrast to, in sharp contrast, conversely, otherwise, however, nevertheless, but, yet, although, even though, whereas, while, it is true…but…, instead, unlike, rather than, in spite of, contrast with, different from, contrary to, differ from, though等。
（五）因果法
因果法经常用以阐述原因，回答为什么这类问题，分析事物发展的前因后果。因果关系的普遍性决定了因果关系的复杂性，通常因果模式有一因一果，一因多果、一果多因和因果链等，而以因果方式扩展话题时通常采用先因后果或先果后因的一因多果或一果多因模式，其中的多因或多果又常以枚举方式列举。例如： There is a great demand for colleges to conduct reforms on English teaching and learning.Is there a particular reason for college English reforms? Educational surveys uncover many contributing causes.Some students see little relationship between class work and future employment requirements.In addition, their oral English is quite poor even learning English for so many years.The daily school routine presents an unchanging and often boring schedule.In addition to these factors, the students’ own problems and needs may lead students to lose interests in learning English.说话人分析了进行大学英语教学改革的原因。原因是多方面的，有课堂教学与未来工作要求脱节的原因，有教学效果不如意的原因，有课程单调乏味的原因，还有学生自身的问题和需求使其失去学习兴趣等方面的原因。可见，这是一种一果多因的关系。过渡性连接词语in addition, in addition to以及reason, cause, lead to等词语将多种原因串联起来，取得很好的连贯效果。
展销会展位布置需考虑哪些要点?
Attractiveness
Security of exhibits
Space arrangement
Firstly, attractiveness is very important when planning the stand layout. In order to get more people to visit your stand, it should be designed in a creative way to make it as eye-catching as possible.
Secondly, security of exhibits is also important. No one want to see any visitor to your stand be hurt due to the neglect of security of exhibits. So make sure your exhibits are placed in safe way to avoid any potential dangers.
On top of that, space arrangement should be also taken into consideration.
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