大學(xué)英語3 口語考試.doc

U1 Changes in the Way We Live1. 也許我不是一個天生的農(nóng)民，但說到在農(nóng)場的生活，我還能應(yīng)付得過去。I may not be a born farmer, but I can get by when it comes to the life on the farm.2. 多年來，城市生活讓我和妻子身心疲憊，如今在鄉(xiāng)下我們找到了心靈的滿足。After years of frustration with city living, my wife and I have finally found contentment here in the country.3. 當(dāng)然, 我現(xiàn)在賺的錢遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)比不上我做全職工作時候的多。 Of course, Im not making anywhere near as much money as I did when I was employed full time.4. 但是, 我們能夠通過削減開支來彌補收入的不足。我們的生活水準(zhǔn)并沒有明顯下降。But, weve been able to make up the difference in income by cutting back without appreciably lowering our standard of living.然而，幸福的農(nóng)村生活必須具備一些品質(zhì) ：其一，能忍受寂寞；其二，要有相當(dāng)大的體力。However, happy country living takes a couple of special qualities. One is a tolerance for solitude; the other requirement is energy.U21. 地下鐵路是由那些幫助黑奴逃往自由之地的英雄們努力創(chuàng)建的。 2. 在這些曾幫助把奴隸運送到北方的英雄當(dāng)中，有些人以前自已就是奴隸。 3. 另外一些白人“列車員”由于其根深蒂固的信仰，覺得自己不能不參與其中。4. 對許多參與者來說，把奴隸從剝削者那兒解放出來成了他們的使命。 5. 當(dāng)然，他們的最終目的是徹底廢除奴隸制度。The Underground Railroad was forged by the heroes who helped slaves to escape north to liberty.Among these heroes who helped to transport slaves to the north and freedom, some of them were former slaves themselves.Other white “conductors” felt compelled to take part (in it) because of their deeply held convictions.For many of those involved, liberating the slaves from those who exploited them became a mission.Certainly, their eventual goal was to abolish slavery completely.U31. 美國已經(jīng)從“自由之國” 蛻變成一個最不安全的國家。無論在城市還是在鄉(xiāng)村，再也不是門不落鎖了。2. 取而代之的是防盜鎖，安全鏈，電子報警系統(tǒng)的廣泛使用。機場的安全部門使用電子透視設(shè)備防止恐怖襲擊。 3. 人們看到一些家庭的玻璃窗上也貼上了謹(jǐn)防盜賊的小告示，郊區(qū)人家的玻璃滑門內(nèi)也裝上了不銹鋼條。4. 大中型公司要求工作人員出示出入證。郊區(qū)的主婦們甚至在鑰匙鏈上掛上了防強暴口哨。5. 我們應(yīng)該記住的教訓(xùn)是：在對付無形的恐懼時，人們把恐懼所在門外，他們也成了自己的囚徒。America is deteriorating from “the Land of the Free” into the most insecure nation. Doors are no longer left unlocked either in cities or in rural areas. Instead, dead-bolt locks, security chains, and electronic alarm systems are widely put into use. Airport security uses electronic X-ray equipment to guard against terrorism. Small notices warning against burglary are commonly seen pasted on the windows of most homes. Suburban families have steel bars built in sliding glass doors. Access cards are required of those who work with medium-to-large-size companies. Suburban housewives wear rape whistles on their key chains. The best legacy we should remember is that, in dealing with the unseen horrors, people may have locked their fears out, but they become prisoners of themselves.U5 WRITING THREE THANK-YOU LETTERS出海在外的一個特別孤獨的日子：1943年感恩節(jié)，我開始認(rèn)真思考這一節(jié)日的真正意義。感恩節(jié)的真正意義在于：我們應(yīng)該真心地對那些曾經(jīng)幫助過我們的人表達(dá)我們的謝意。我深刻地認(rèn)識到：大凡人都暗自期望著有更多的人對自己的努力表達(dá)謝意。我立刻給我父親、祖母和學(xué)校校長寫了信，用真摯的文字表達(dá)對他們的由衷的感激之情。其實我們都是十分相像的凡人，有著相似的需求。因此，我強烈地希望每個人都能夠發(fā)現(xiàn)并褒揚各種美好的事物。On an especially lonely day to be at sea - Thanksgiving day 1943, I began to give serious thought to the true meaning of the festival.The true meaning of Thanks-giving is that we should sincerely express our gratitude to those who have ever helped us.Ive got an insight into how most human beings go about longing in secret for more of their fellows to express appreciation for their efforts.I immediately wrote letters to my dad, my grandma and my school principal, expressing my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to them with genuine statements. Actually, we are mightily and merely people, each with similar needs. So I strongly wish everyone to find the good and praise it.U6 The Last Leaf蘇和約翰西在一家咖啡屋相遇，發(fā)現(xiàn)雙方有許多共同語言，于是就一起開了這間畫室。以前約翰西總是很活潑很愉快。后來她染上肺炎，這時蘇才認(rèn)識了她幾個月的時間。而現(xiàn)在約翰西卻只能直直地坐在床上，呆呆地看著窗外，似乎喪失了生存下去的勇氣。令人費解的是，她有一個奇怪的念頭, 即當(dāng)窗外的最后一片葉子落下的時候，她也會死去。多虧了我們的樓下鄰居貝爾曼先生，他冒著生命危險畫的“最后一片葉子”卻給了她重生的希望。Sue and Johnsy had met at a caf, and they found that they had much in common, so the joint studio resulted.Johnsy had always been so lively and merry before she suffered from pneumonia. By then Sue had only known her a few months.Now Johnsy just sat up in bed, staring out of the window, and seemed to lose the will to hang on to life.It was puzzling that she had a strange belief that once the last leaf on the vine outside fell, she would die.Thanks to Behrman, our down-stairs neighbor, the last leaf he painted at the cost of his life aroused Johnsys hope to live on.U11. What do you think of parents love for their children?I think parents love for their children is selfless, forever strong, and never changing. For instance, my parents always find time for me when I need comforting and encouragement. And I know I can always turn to my parents for help when I have problems.I think parents love for their children is selfless, forever strong, and never changing. For instance, my parents always find time for me when I need comforting and encouragement. And I know I can always turn to my parents for help when I have problems.2. What do you usually do for your parents on their birthday?On my parents birthdays, I usually buy them some gifts with my pocket money or send them cards. And I will visit them or call them no matter how busy I am. In a word, I will do some-thing creative to try to express my love for them in a special way.3. Do you turn to your parents for help when you have problems? Why or why not?Yes. I turn to my parents for help when Im short of money, when Ive got problems, when I dont get on with others, or when Im sick, because I am sure that they always find time for me when I need comforting and encouragement.4. How would you describe your relationship with your parents?There is no love like a mothers love for her child. No bond is stronger than that between parent and child. I love my parents because they give me life and have sacrificed a lot in bringing me up. My relationship with my parents is one of mutual love and affection, and is based on mutual respect.5. What do you think of differences or disagreements between you and your parents?There are bound to be differences between parents and their children. My parents sometimes dont see eye to eye with me, but we never let our arguments hurt our feelings for each other. In my opinion, a good way to resolve differences is to sit down and talk.U21. What is coincidence? 巧合是指兩件或兩件以上相似或相關(guān)的事碰巧同時或同地發(fā)生的現(xiàn)象。Coincidence refers to the phenomenon in which two or more events which are similar or related happen to take place at the same time or place.有時兩件或兩件以上相似或相關(guān)的事情碰巧同時或同地發(fā)生，這種現(xiàn)象就被稱作為巧合Sometimes two or more similar or related events happen to take place at the same time or place, this phenomenon is called “Coincidence”.巧合并不稀奇，它每天都發(fā)生在我們身邊。Coincidence is not rare. It happens around us every day.就在毛主席逝世的當(dāng)年，唐山發(fā)生了一場極具破壞性的大地震，這純屬巧合。It is a pure coincidence that a most destructive earthquake shook Tangshan the year Chairman Mao passed away. 2. How do people react to coincidences?人們記住巧合并喜歡向朋友傳講。People remember coincidences and love to pass them around among friends.有些人試圖找出碰巧有些相似的事件之間的因果關(guān)系。Some people try to find a cause and effect relationship between events that happen to share some similarities.3. Can coincidence be explained? 有人認(rèn)為巧合來自于神秘力量。Some people believe that coincidence is the work of mysterious forces.人的大腦往往會記住那些相一致的事而忘記那些不一致的事。The human mind tends to remember events that match but forget events that dont match.4. What can coincidences do?有人認(rèn)為巧合能揭示不易察覺的事件、人類與自然現(xiàn)象之間的關(guān)系。Some people believe coincidences can reveal relationships between events, human beings and natural phenomena that are not obvious to them.巧合給我們帶來美妙的故事。Coincidences make great stories.巧合給我們帶來很好的閑聊的內(nèi)容。Coincidences make very good stories for small talk.無巧不成書。No coincidences, no stories.大千世界，無奇不有。Everything under the sun is possible.巧合與運氣好壞無關(guān)。Coincidences have nothing to do with good luck or bad luck.巧合不能預(yù)見未來。Coincidences have no power to predict future events.巧合使我們的生活更有樂趣、情趣，更加豐富多彩。Coincidences make life more interesting, amusing and colorful.U31、What do you think of marriage? Do you think a happy marriage is the most important thing in your life?男人和女人都認(rèn)為婚姻是他們生活中非常重要的一部分。Both men and women consider marriage a very important part of their lives.我認(rèn)為婚姻對男人和女人來說都是他們生活中非常重要的一個部分。I think marriage is a very important part of their lives for both men and women.2. What kind of person do you want to marry? What are your standards in choosing a life companion?大多數(shù)男性希望自己的配偶年輕美麗。其他一些人認(rèn)為內(nèi)在美更重要。Most men would like their spouses to be young and beautiful. Others consider inner beauty more important.女性選擇配偶時，一般比較重視他的性格，氣質(zhì)，所受的教育，職業(yè)，收入，相貌以及家庭背景。When a woman chooses her spouse, she often puts emphasis on his character, temperament, education, profession, income, appearance and family background.如今的一些年輕女性認(rèn)為在選擇男朋友時相貌是很重要的。另一些則認(rèn)為在選擇人生伴侶時人品是很重要的。Some young women today consider appearance of great importance in choosing a boyfriend. Others view character as the most important factor in choosing a life companion.我不愿意嫁給(娶)太精明，小氣，自私，脾氣暴躁，心胸狹隘又粗魯，不懂禮貌以及占有欲強的人。I wouldnt like to marry someone who is too money-conscious, stingy, selfish, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, rude, impolite and possessive, etc.我認(rèn)為在選擇人生伴侶時人品是很重要的。我想嫁一個最愛我，最疼我的人, 他 必須慷慨，聰明有抱負(fù)，心胸寬闊，體貼，英俊，還要心地善良又幽默。I consider character of great importance in choosing a life companion. So I want to marry someone who loves me and cares for me most，who must be generous, intelligent, ambitious, broad-minded, considerate, good-looking, kind-hearted and humorous, etc.3. What do you think is crucial for a happy marriage?我認(rèn)為婚姻幸福并不取決于物質(zhì)財富。以愛情為基礎(chǔ)的婚姻才能在家庭中產(chǎn)生歡樂和諧的氣氛。In my opinion, happiness in marriage does not depend on material wealth.Marriages based on mutual love create a happy and harmonious atmosphere in the family.丈夫和妻子間的互相尊重與理解有助于建立幸福的婚姻。Mutual respect and understanding between husband and wife contri-bute much to a happy marriage.教育是美好婚姻的一個重要條件，因為受教育水平不般配的夫妻可能沒有什么共同點（共同語言）。Education is an important condition for a good marriage, because a couple whose educational levels do not match may not have much in common.教育是美好婚姻的一個重要條件，因為受教育水平不般配的夫妻可能會在家庭瑣事上不斷地發(fā)生爭執(zhí)。Education is an important condition for a good marriage because a couple whose educational levels do not match may have constant arguments over family issues, big or small.僅僅建立在浪漫愛情基礎(chǔ)上的婚姻不一 定會持久，因為責(zé)任感也在成功的婚姻中起著重要的作用。A marriage based on romantic love alone will not necessarily last long, for a sense of responsibility is also essential to a successful marriage.4. What usually causes troubles in a marriage?如果婚姻中的一方不停的為小事抱怨，使另一方感到很厭倦時，婚姻中就會 出現(xiàn)問題了。Trouble starts in a marriage when one partner keeps complaining about small things, making the other feel resentful.對（雙方的）分歧缺乏真正的理解和寬容也會導(dǎo)致婚姻的失敗。Lack of true understanding and tolerance over differences may also cause a marriage to fail.不斷地批評你的伴侶，或不斷地批評對方的家庭會給婚姻帶來麻煩。Constantly criticizing your partner or your partners family may give rise to troubles in a marriage.5. Do you think differences between husband and wife are unavoidable? 每個人都是獨特（個性）的，因此丈夫和妻子間的分歧是不可避免。Each individual is unique and differences between husband and wife are therefore unavoidable.每個人都是獨特（個性）的，因此丈夫和妻子間的分歧是常有的事而不是少數(shù)的例外。Each individual is unique and differences between husband and wife are therefore a rule rather than an exception.丈夫和妻子之間能夠互相欣賞是非常重要的。It is very important for husband and wife to show appreciation of each other.丈夫和妻子之間能夠互相交談來了解對方的期望是非常重要的。It is very important for husband and wife to talk and get to know what his or her partner expects.6. What do you think of signing marriage agreements before getting married? 婚前協(xié)議聽起來太實用主義了，而且缺乏浪漫氣息。A marriage agreement sounds too practical, and lacks romantic flavor.婚前協(xié)議把婚姻貶低成了十足的交易。A marriage agreement reduces marriage to mere business.我認(rèn)為婚前書面協(xié)議表明你和你的伴侶是多么尊重對方的需要和期望。I think a written marriage agreement shows how much you and your partner are going to respect each others needs and expectations.我認(rèn)為婚前書面協(xié)議保證了婚姻生活的和諧關(guān)系。I think a written marriage agreement promises a harmonious relationship in a married life.U41. What does stress mean?緊張是由于生活中種種問題引起的壓力造成的一種擔(dān)憂，比如工作過多、學(xué)習(xí)繁重，責(zé)任重大，生活節(jié)奏加快等。Stress is a state of worry due to pressure caused by the problems of living, such as too much work or study, heavy responsibilities, quickened pace of life, etc. 2. What causes stress to people? When are you under pressure?人生中像失業(yè)這樣的重大變化就會導(dǎo)致緊張。經(jīng)濟(jì)問題，健康問題，以及社會的競爭都是引起緊張的原因。A major change in life, such as losing a job may cause stress. Financial problems, poor health as well as this competitive society are also causes of stress.當(dāng)父母、親戚對我寄予過高的期望時，我就會感到有壓力。I am under pressure when my parents and relatives place (lay) greater expectations on me than I can reach.不能說流利的英語是我最大的擔(dān)憂。不能和同學(xué)友好相處是我最大的擔(dān)憂。Being unable to speak English fluently is one of my big worries. Being unable to get on well with my classmates is one of my big worries.不得不參加各種考試給我?guī)砗艽蟮膲毫?。Having to take tests of various kinds puts a great pressure on me.不得不在課前做大量閱讀，在課后完成大量作業(yè)給我?guī)砗艽蟮膲毫?。Having to do a lot of reading before class and complete numerous assign-ments after class puts a great pressure on me.3. What do you think of stress?緊張會帶來身體疾病，如頭痛、胃痛等。Stress may result in health problems, such as headache, stomach upset, etc.緊張會帶來身體疾病，如心臟病、高血壓和失眠癥等。Stress may result in health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and insomnia, etc.但是，有時適度的緊張也是有好處的。它能激勵我們，并提高我們的警覺性。Sometimes a certain amount of stress is good. It can stimulate us and increase our level of alertness.各行各業(yè)的人都會感到緊張。有點緊張是正常的，甚至是有益的。People in all professions experience stress. Some stress is quite normal and even productive. 4. What should we do to deal with stress?運動是緩解緊張的最有效方法之一。Exercise is one of the most effective ways to relieve stress.聽聽輕音樂可以使大腦放松。（緩解緊張）Listening to light music can ease our minds.對額外的工作學(xué)會說“不”是克服緊張的一個好辦法。Learning to say No to extra work requests is a good way to beat stress.如果我們看到生活中光明的一面，這也可幫助減輕壓力。It helps to relieve stress if we look at the bright side of life.如果我們把生活中的變故看成是挑戰(zhàn)，這也可幫助減輕壓力。It helps to relieve stress if we view the changes in our life as challenges.后悔是沒有用的！要現(xiàn)實一些，接受所發(fā)生的一切和注定要發(fā)生的一切。Its no use crying over spilt milk. Be realistic and accept what has happened and what is bound to happen.U51. When did you realize that youd grown up?I realized Id grown up when _I entered high school /I became a teenager /I knew I should be responsible for my own actions / I knew I should make decisions for myself. /I knew I should work to earn my own living expenses.2. What qualities do you value most in a young person?Capabilitydeterminationperseverancecreativitysensitivitycompassioncommitmentsense of responsibilitybeing a team player3. What will you do to celebrate Youth Day?On Youth Day, we usually have a meeting to remember the heroic deeds of young people back in 1919 .The Student Union organizes a great many activities, such as singing, dancing, games, film shows, etc. We often volunteer to do something for the good of our community. Our school offers a wide range of volunteer programs or opportunities, such as _planting trees for the communityhelping others learn to readtutoring school children, assisting library staff in reshelving booksvisiting senior citizens at nursing homes.4. What should you do while you are young? (What about volunteer work?)We must have a clear purpose in what we want to do with our lives.The future belongs to us young people. While young, we must prepare ourselves for the future by studying hard and by involving ourselves in meaningful causes. While young, _I think young people must also know how to enjoy life while young. I like to go out and make new friends whenever I can. I like to visit web sites where young people can discuss their experiences with others.Volunteer workI often thought about volunteering my time to a local charity or a community organization in order to help those who are in need. I like to do volunteer work. In this way I can get an insight into the meaning of life.I can get a lot out of helping people in need. I can learn about myself, learn about others and meet a lot of interesting people by volunteering. There is no better way to overcome boredom or depression than to help others in need5. What should be the concerns of the 21st century youth?Modern youth should not bury themselves in their own day-to-day affairs, but be concerned with important issues of the world.I care about current global / environmental issues, particularly in the light of how they affect us young people.I want to find ways in which I myself can take action in my own community. As the youth of the 21st century, we should work together to make the world a place where people can live in peace, having decent shelter, clean water, and protected from violence, abuse and exploitation. U61. Are you a lover of nature? Why or Why not ?Sure I am. Nature is a wonderful world of sights, scents and sounds. Nature is the mother of humanity. And nature is where we can always find comfort, nourishment, strength, and inspiration. How can you not love it?Sure I am. I love nature for the natural world is so colorful, diverse, splendid and wonderful. I love nature for its diversity, its beauty and its power. It gives me peace of mind as well as mirrors the beauty of life.2. Which season do you like best? Why ?我喜歡秋天，因為秋天是金黃的、火紅的。我也喜歡冬天，因為而冬天常與皚皚白雪聯(lián)系在一起。 I like autumn because it is golden or fiery-red. And I like winter too, because it is usually associated with the whiteness of snow. 我最喜歡秋天，因為最顯著的顏色變化發(fā)生在中秋或晚秋， 那時葉子從綠色變成黃色，褐色，橙色，紫色和紅色。 I like fall best because the most noticeable color change happens in mid or late autumn when leaves change from green to shades of yellow, brown, orange, purple, and red. 3. What do you like to do in spring?我喜歡漫步在公園里，陶醉在春天的芳香中，觀看地平線上冉冉升起的旭日，凝視色彩繽紛的日落余輝。In spring, I like to take a stroll in the park, drink in the fresh scent of spring, watch the sun rise from th