英语听说练习方法

第一篇：英语听说练习方法

作者：杜伟

我在新东方任教已经两年多了，以教授与听力、口语相关的课程为主。我最大的体会是，中国学生的词汇量巨大，一开口就能说出上千个美国人既没见过、又没听过的单词；并且中国学生对语法掌握的精辟程度，完全可以胜任教老美TOEFL、GMAT语法之职，不禁自我感觉十分良好。但是，一提到口语、听力，很多人便倍感痛苦，因为我们的听、说水平体现不出我们学习英语多年的功底，有时甚至连最简单、最基本的东西都听不出，说不明白。有限的听说技能是横亘在很多学生求知路上的拦路虎，它使无数人在TOEFL、TSE以其它国内等级考试中吃尽了苦头。而如今国际性大公司纷纷抢滩中国市场，若想在其中谋得满意的职位，英语听说能力是必不可少的敲门砖。许多学生都认识到了在英语口语和听力方面取得突破的重要性和迫切性，也投入了不少精力，却收效甚微。其实，英语听说取得突破并不是那么困难，关键在于掌握方法。若把握住其中真谛，你就会很快体会到随心所欲听说英语的乐趣。下面，我就谈谈英语口语和听力的学习方法。

一、口语的学习方法

1． 语音问题

几乎每个人都接受过英语语音训练，但是在实际应用时，语音仍是最让人头疼、最难攻克的问题。若是语音不过关，自己开口讲话时就会底气不足，并且无法辨别对方的发音，听力受挫，那么交流就会很困难。要突破语音难关，首先要明白单个音素的发音，在此基础上把握连续、缩读等口语表达时最常见的语音现象，进而练习英语口语的语调和节奏。练习时要模仿原声录音，有条件的还应录下自己的发音，与原声带进行对比，这样比较容易发现自己的不足。纠正发音是一个枯燥的过程，只有具备耐心、细心和恒心，才会有进步。“Well begun is half done”，因此，一定要有一个好的开端。

2． 词汇问题

中国学生学习英语，词汇量并不是问题，但为什么我们讲话美国人有时听不懂呢？关键在于我们掌握的词汇含义，与实际的地道用法脱节。很多美国人有这样一种感觉，中国学生讲英语时“talk like a book”，并且是一本“difficult book”。这样交流的效果肯定是大打折扣的。如何学习、掌握地道的口语语汇呢？我给大家的建议是多看原版电影。尽管电影情节是夸张的，但语汇是最地道的。在实际表达时，并不需要太大的词汇量，关键在于掌握其地道的用法，加以灵活运用。

3． 句型问题

解决语音、词汇问题的同时，还要积累大量实用、简洁的英语口语句型。由于传统英语语法教学的定式作祟，很多人一开口就是结构复杂的句式，从句套从句，一会儿独立主格，一会儿定语从句，这样讲话，美国人是无法听懂的。因为这样表达太麻烦、太复杂。语言是交流的工具，其目的是让别人明白“what you are talking about”，因此不要把它当做炫耀自己的手段。平时大家在练口语

时，一定要学会使用口语化的句型，《英语900句》就是一本简单、实用的句型总汇。中国学生认为这本书太简单而不屑一读，这也是我们学习英语口语的一个普遍问题，忽视了口语的本质是简单。英语口语表达的最高境界应该是“simple but elegant”。

4．思维问题

有些人发音不错，词汇不是问题，对句型的把握也可以，但是开口说英语时仍磕磕绊绊，词不达意，这里有一个很重要的问题，就是思维不到位。美国人的思维模式和我们有很大的差异。如果对两种不同思想表达方式和思维逻辑关系把握不准，就达不到交流的目的。比如说，美国人在劝说、安慰或提建议时都是有一定的思维套路可遵循的。如果大家能把握好它，就能有效地“organize ideas”。语音、词汇、句型和思维是突破英语口语的关键。在此基础上，还要配合大量的练习，坚信“Practice makes perfect”，要有“hungry for speaking”的欲望。只有这样，才能在短期内真正地突破口语关。

一、听力的学习方法

在提高听力水平之前，你应该严格按照前文所述的方法，同时提高口语水平。听说水平是相辅相成的有机整体，两者互为条件，互相制约，因此必须同时兼顾。除此之外，练习英语听力，应该特别注意以下几个问题：

1． 必须给自己创造一个尽量真实的语言环境

置身于一个处处可闻英语的环境，尽可能多地接受英语信号对自己听觉的刺激，随着熟悉度的加深，对捕捉到的英语的反映速度也会加快。提高听力是不能脱离语言环境的。如何置身于这样的一个环境呢？学英语之初，我曾问过一个美国朋友，他说：最好的方法是“Go to the United”，其次是“Marry an

American”。当我表示实施起来有很大难度时，他说，那么其他有效的方法就是“watch American movies”。因为看完一部电影，就仿佛是在美国呆了两个小时，而学到的东西是你在美国两天、甚至两个星期都不一定能掌握的。我对此有很深的体会。在我教授电影课期间，很多学生的听力水平突飞猛进，就是由于电影为他们提供了一个真实的语言环境。

2． 必须要大量的泛听

英语不仅是一门知识，更是一种技能。俗话中用“拳不离手，曲不离口”来形容熟练掌握一种技能的诀窍。训练英语听力的办法也是如此，它需要大量听，大量背。一个没有乱听过英语的人，不可能突然有一天拥有良好的听力。一开始有兴趣就乱听，一点儿听不懂或听懂很少，这没有关系。也许三个月过去了，好像每个单词都这么熟悉，但还是不知道它的确切意思。你的感觉是什么？——没有长进。其实在不知不觉中，你已经有了很大的进步，只不过这是一个潜移默化的过程。泛听是一个知识储备的手段，为你打下了坚实的基础，为你迎接听懂英语的“一刹那”做必不可少的准备，有了这个基础，再配合精听，你的听力很快就能实现突破。

3． 泛听必须和精听相结合仅仅泛听是不够的。它只是量的积累，是一个准备过程，只有在精听之后，听力才能有质的飞跃。我练听力之初，泛听过很多部美国电影，但对每部影片的理解也就局限于三四成左右，似乎听力水平就停滞于此了。于是，我开始精听《毕业生》这部影片，经过仔细学习、揣摩电影中的词汇、文化和思维等，我对它的理解达到了80%以上。我又用同样的方法攻克了《阿瑟》、《漂亮女人》、《哈里遇到塞丽》等其他四、五部影片。当我再去看其他影片时，我惊喜地发现，要理解60%以上非常轻松，真有豁然开朗的感觉。从此之后，我很注意看电影时的精泛结合，听力水平也一步一个台阶地提高了。精听电影，就如同为自己的听力插上腾飞的翅膀，成为突破听力难关不可缺少的步骤。

上述口语、听力方法的介绍，希望大家借鉴。同时大家也应该明白这样一个道理：“Rome wasn’t built in a day”, 冰冻三尺非一日之寒。只有持之以恒，突破口语和听力难关的那一刻离你并不遥远。

第二篇：中小学英语听说练习系统建设实施方案

中小学英语听说练习系统建设实施方案

英语听说能力是第二语言教学领域非常重要的一个内容，目前在国内一些沿海开放省市（广东、江苏、浙江、山东等），已经在小学毕业考、中高考、大学四六级考试、职教英语考试中引入了听说考试。由于语言学习的本质是为了交流，英语听说能力的培养完全符合国家教育主管部门对于职业教育需要强化学生实用能力的提升的精神要求。为了贯彻落实这一精神，推动我市教育信息化的改革，特制定基于智能语音评测技术的中小学教育特点的英语听说测评系统建设实施方案。

一、工作依据

1.十九大报告中明确指出，努力让每个孩子都能享有公平而有质量的教育。要让教育在公平基础上实现“有质量”，关键要解决优质教育资源不足、区域配置不均衡的问题。这些，都是实现“有质量”的教育课程表上的必修课。

2.新一轮高考改革浪潮随着2013年11月发布的《全面深化改革若干重大问题的决定》主体政策文件拉开了序幕，文件中明确提出“外语等科目社会化考试一年多考”。之后于2014年9月，颁布了《关于深化考试招生制度改革的实施意见》进一步提出“外语科目提供两次考试机会”的具体方向；上海和浙江已经分别出台相关实施细则，其中上海明确了“外语科目除提供两次考试机会外，增加听说测试，从2014年秋季入学的高一学生起开始实施。”

3．在国际从上世纪八十年代开始已逐步在一些语言类

模的实考论证，使得上述困难可以得以有效的解决。本实施方案也将就中小学教育中引入语音评测技术进行日常教学和练习的方式进行深入分析，并结合中小学英语测评的实际情况，最终提出开发部署基于语音评测技术的英语听说练习系统建设的实施方案。

（一）智能语音评测技术的基本原理

目前国内外技术体系成熟的主流的智能语音评测技术，基本原理一般是基于统计模型的方法：采用事先以海量数据训练并对当前考生的声学环境和语言环境进行有效自适应后的声学统计模型和语言统计模型，对考生音频进行语音识别和语音分析。根据语音识别和语音分析的结果提取评分相关的高维评分特征，主要包括三大方面：声学级特征，语言级特征和语义级特征，针对不同测评题型，这些特征侧重点会根据考要求作相应调整；最后采用事先以海量真实测评数据训练并对当前考题评分标准进行有效自适应后的统计评测模型，根据提取的评分特征从考生口语的发音准确度、语音语调、流利程度和语言测量特征等多个方面由计算机自动对考生的口语水平进行评分。

（二）日常教学中如何进行口语练习

日常教学中的英文口语练习主要由口语作业和测评两部分组成。教师根据课堂教学内容，布置相应的口语作业。学生回家后用手机或PC完成口语作业。整个口语作业从发布、评分到最后生成统计分析报表，都是系统完成。大大减少教师批改作业的工作量。统计报表能直观的反映学生口语薄弱的地方，教师能在课堂上针对性的指导纠正，提高教学效率。学生也能根据自己的情况，自主在系统上进行口语练

（一）小范围试用阶段

了解目前英语教学的方式、英文教材、机房环境、软硬件配置等信息。制作针对我市教学的听说练习和测评内容。选择不同层级的中小学进行试点。收集教育主管部门、老师和学生在使用过程中提出的需求和建议。组织试点学校进行听说测评。

因此，此阶段的主要工作如下：

1.了解我市学校英文教材、机房环境、软硬件配置等信息； 2.完成英文听说练习和测评的内容制作； 3.完成试点学校老师培训工作；

4.试点学校将系统用于日常教学中，经常布置英文口语作业；

5.组织试点学校进行听说测评；

6.收集试用阶段发现的问题，总结改善措施；

（二）全面铺开阶段

在小规模试用验证可行的基础上，在全市中小学推广英语听说练习系统。

本阶段的主要工作如下：

1． 组织全市中小学老师去试点学校进行参观和学习； 2． 组织学校老师培训工作；

3． 完善英文听说练习和测评的内容制作； 4． 收集使用阶段发现的问题，总结改善措施； 5． 让布置口语作业，组织听说测评成为常态。

第三篇：英语听说翻译

Unit3

1.广播词给乘客提供最新的飞行信息。

Announcements provide passengers with updated information about the flight.2.飞机即将起飞时，提醒旅客系好安全带。

When the take-off is imminent, passengers are reminded to fasten their seat belts.3.乘务员在指定的时间给乘客读广播词。

Cabin attendants read the announcements to the passengers at specified time.4.当飞机正飞越在名胜景点上空时，乘务员会告知乘客。

Cabin attendants will advise the passengers when the plane is flying over the scenic spots.5.由于天气不好，飞机将在备降机场降落。

The airplane is going to land at an alternate airport due to unfavorable weather conditions.6.为防发生火灾，请迅速离开飞机。

Leave the vicinity of the aircraft as soon as possible in case of fire.7.广播包括预计到达时间、当地时间和天气状况。

The announcement contains the estimated time of arrival, local time and weather conditions.8.乘务员向乘客简单介绍飞机即将到达的机场和城市。

The cabin attendants give the passengers a brief introduction to the airport and the city that the plane is approaching.9.由于等待放行许可，飞机推迟起飞。

The departure is delayed due to waiting for departure clearance.10.飞机现在有些颠簸，请您回原座位坐好，系好安全带。

We have met with some turbulence.Please return to your seat and fasten your seat belt.Unit4

1.这些乘客除了头等舱以外，还包括年纪大的、有残疾的，带婴儿的乘客和无人陪伴的儿童。The passengers include the elderly, the handicapped, those with babies or children as well as First Class passengers.2.请按照这个方向走，不要把东西放在过道里。

Please walk in this direction, don’t leave things in the aisle.3.行李应存放在每位乘客前面的座位底下或是在头顶上的行李箱中。

The baggage should be stored under the seat in front of each passenger or in the overhead compartment.4.请把安全带系低、系紧。

Please fasten your seatbelt low and tight.5.请不要抽烟。

Please refrain from smoking.6.乘务长派组员去登机桥了。

The chief purser assigned some crew members to the boarding bridge.7.乘务人员要致欢迎词和作安全演示。

The cabin crew will give the welcome announcement and perform safety demonstrations.8.航站楼外有大巴和出租车通向市里

Just outside the terminal, there are limousine and taxi connection to the downtown area.9.此时，他们才可以稍许休息一下，等着航班起飞，但他们必须保持警惕，因为起飞是飞行中最危险的时刻之一。At this point, they may rest a little, waiting for the flight to take off, but they must remain alert as the take-off is one of the most dangerous moments in the flight.10.对那些放置行李可能有困难的乘客,乘务员需要主动提供帮助。

They need to offer assistance to those passengers who might have difficulty in putting their own baggage away.Unit5

1.他们首先在机腹舱口附近安置好带式装载机。They first position belt loaders near the belly cargo hatches.2.邮件和货物根据终点城市装好。

Mail and freight are loaded according to destination city.3.由于天气原因，飞行时间将要长些。

Due to the weather condition, our flight time will be longer.4.请把系好安全带，保证颠簸时的安全。

Please fasten your seatbelt to ensure your safety during turbulence.5.乘务长给我们分配责任区域。

The purser assigns our section of responsibility.6.救生衣储存在座位底下，杂志就在椅背的袋子中。

Your life vests are stowed under your seat, and the magazines are in the seatback pockets.7.请把舱顶行李箱锁好。

Please latch the overhead bins properly.8.请坐在号码正确的位置上，保持飞机平衡。

Please sit in the seat with the correct number in order to keep the balance of the plane.9.乘务员控制面板上所有开关和控制钮都得到检查，确保它们处于飞行设定位置。All switches and controls on the cabin-attendant panel are checked for operation settings.10.对于机组成员，两位驾驶员在起飞前要进行仪表检查工作。For the flight crew, the two pilots will check the instruments before take-off.Unit6

1.在椅背的袋子中你可以找到安全手册和杂志。

You may find the safety instructions leaflet and magazines in the seat-pocket.2.随身携带行李不得超过规定重量。

Your carry-on luggage must not exceed the regulated weight.3.你可以根据需求调整通风孔。

You may adjust the air blower(nozzle/vent)in accordance with your need.4.照明灯在头顶上，照明方向可以调整。它可以用来阅读，由于灯光集中，不影响别人。The light is over your head, with adjustable directions.It may be used for reading.Since the light is concentrated, it will not interfere with other passengers.5.为了安全起见，餐桌在降落前应折叠起来。

For the sake of safety, the small table should be folded up before landing.6.如果需要帮助，可以按钮求助。

If you need any help, press the button to ask for assistance.7.移动电话、摄像机、收音机、电子游戏机、遥控玩具以及任何无线设备在飞行过程中严格禁止使用，因为它会干扰飞机的导航和通信系统。Devices like mobile phones, TV cameras, radios, electronic games, toys with remote controls and any cordless items are strictly prohibited all through the flight journey as it can interfere with the aircraft’s navigational and communications systems.8.所有上税的物件都必须列出来。申报单上没有的物体可能使物主受到重罚

All taxable items must be listed.Those, which are not found on the declaration form, may subject the owner to heavy fines.9.根据检疫规定，乘客不能携带新鲜水果，他们在飞行结束之前必须处理掉它们或把它们交给乘务员。

According to the regulations of quarantine, passengers can’t bring in fresh fruit, they have to dispose of them or give them to cabin attendants before the end of the flight.Unit7

1.中国的传统不同于西方文化

The Chinese tradition varies from the Western culture.2.这种饮料由伏特加和桔子汁兑成。

This kind of drink consists of Vodka and orange juice.3.穆斯林餐适合很多中东乘客。

Muslim meals apply to most passengers from the Middle East.4.给孩子喂整口整口的食物会呛着他的。

You are sure to choke the child if you feed him mouthful of food.5.机上有浓度2%的牛奶和桔子汁。

Two percent milk and juices are available onboard the aircraft.6.可能引起窒息和辛辣的食品应该避免。

Foods that may cause choking or are spicy are avoided.7.乘务员应该对他们所服务的乘客的不同需求给与回应。

Cabin attendants should respond to the varied needs of the passengers they will serve.8.两种舱都供给软饮料，不收费。

Soft drinks are offered in both classes at no charge.9.保健食品能适应各种不便的许许多多人。

Meals for medical purposes apply to a large number of people with different conditions.10.中餐、晚餐食品构成基本相同。

Lunch and dinner consist of basically the same dishes.Unit8

1.急救可做到使生命延续、保护昏迷不醒的伤者、阻止病情 的恶化以及帮助病人尽早康复。It can preserve life, protect the unconscious, prevent worsening of a condition and promote recovery.2.如果机上乘客的病情十分严重，飞机应在备降机场进行紧急着陆并且寻求地面援助。If the passenger suffers from serious diseases, the plane will make an emergency landing at an alternate airport and ask the help from the ground.3.除非万不得已不要随意移动病人或伤者。

Do not move the passenger unless absolutely necessary.4.为了帮助机上生病的乘客，飞机上都必须携带急救箱。

In order to help the sick passengers in flight, the first-aid equipment must be carried on board.5.在病人的额头上放一块冷毛巾。Place a cool cloth on the forehead of the sick.6.深度昏迷会危及病人的生命安全。

Deep shock can be a life-threatening condition.7.一个感到昏迷的患者会觉得头晕目眩、内心不安、忧虑不定、恶心和口干舌燥。A casualty experiencing shock may be faint or dizzy, restless and apprehensive, nauseous and thirsty.8.在实施急救措施时，也要采取一些预防措施防止或降低乘务员和患者被感染的可能性。When administering first aid, take precautions to protect yourself and the passenger to reduce the risk of becoming infected.9.在实施急救措施后，尽快洗净自己的双手。

Always wash your hands as soon as possible after administering first aid.10.当机上出现急救事件时，乘务员必须有详细的报告。

When a first aid incident occurs, the cabin attendants must make a complete report.

第四篇：英语听说对话

The trouble of fame/the meaning of a good fame A:Doyouknow?Wenzhang famous again!

B: Yes，He betrayed Ma Yili.Almost everyone knew.A:yes.Actually,I want to say:do you want to be famous?B:sure,A: en,Do you think what are the advantages of fame?

B:let me see, there are too many benefits.if I become famous,I will get

worship

fromfans and praise from peers.and I have much money I can go to wherever I want to go.A：That's right.But fame also bring about trouble.such as,if you are an artist,you cannot remain idle,when you become bored,your works begins to show a lack ofits appeal and it becomes difficult to sustain the attention of the public.B:you are right.A:in addition,fame’s spotlighttakes you out of yourself:you must be what the publicthinks you are,not what you really are or could be.B:so I think I will be remains true to myself.one drop of fame won’t contaminate the entire well of my soul,A:right，if you be well-known,you should sustain a good fame.B：The meaning of a good name is the person who achieves success that it doesmore good than harm,try to be happywith who you are and what you do.try to do work that you can be proud of.maybe you won’t be famous in your own lifetime,but you may create better art.An original person in my life/why being original is important A: you look upset!What's the matter with you?

B:the resultof My spoken language test is worse.ACheer up,you should face it for positive attitude.B:I havetried,but，, A:then next step is，…Seriously think aboutyourself，if Learning method is correct.Maybe you can try something new and unique way

B:en

A: I'd like to introduce a person to you, she is my teacher

B:your teacher? A:yes，My teacher, she is a original andunique person, she always use a different kind of way to teach, you know, almost everyone likes to hear the story， no matter how boringtheory is , she would be in the form of story to tell us.it can bring the students' interest, and can let studentsremember easily.B:yes,wonderful

A :She told me, originality is very important we should learn to build ourselvis own originality.She put the theory into a very attract people's story, then teach her students.B: Yes, originality is important, it can make themselves stand out from all kinds of game with many players, it also allows you to create their own wealth.But how can I do the originality, how can I let me win from this game? 独创性重要，它能使自己从各种比赛中和众多选手中脱颖而出，它也能让你创造出属于自己的财富。但是我该怎么样才能做到独创性，我要怎样才能让我从这比赛中胜出呢。

A: thereare a first name in your life, what do you think they are very successful?, learn about their way of learning, learn their originality B:yes ,there are many person who are my an examples.A:Perhaps, you can start practice oral English, for example, to

participate in the morning reading, communicate with classmates andteachersin English, ensure their various pronunciation is correct, then select a unique speech, such as touching story也许，你可以从练习口语开始，比如，参加晨读，多与同学老师用英语交流，保证自己的各种发音正确，然后，选择一篇独特的演讲稿，比如感人故事

B:maybe you are rightI will try my best to do.A:good luck to you

第五篇：英语视听说（本站推荐）

1,Mention at least three reasons people get angry.What can we do to control our anger?

People tend to get angry when treated unfairly.Specifically, we may fly into a rage when we realize we were betrayed by a close friend or tricked by a clerk into buying something unnecessary at a high price.When people treat us with contempt, or deliberately ignore us, we may get annoyed.Also, the sight of injustice often fills us with indignation.For instance, when we see a child being bullied by a group of hoodlums, it makes our blood boil.To overcome our anger, we have two options: to fight or to run.In the case of a small offense, it's better to walk away and calm down.It is not necessary to explode at a slight provocation.However, when confronted with a gross injustice or a serious crime, we need to stand up for ourselves and speak our mind.After venting our anger, we may feel better.If we keep negative feelings to ourselves, we will probably feel miserable for a long time and regret not taking action.2,Why do people get depressed? Is there any connection between depression and bad luck? Can depression be overcome?

People feel blue for a variety of reasons.They feel depressed after failing an exam or losing a job.They feel grief when someone dear to them, for example a close family member, passes away.Suffering from a serious disease with little hope of a complete recovery, one may feel dejected.There seems to be a relationship between depression and bad luck.If your spirits are down and you show it, people might refrain from talking to you.Many good opportunities may slip away as a result.And you might be left wondering why your luck doesn't change.To cheer yourself up, you can study or work.Your mood might improve if you keep yourself busy and try to achieve goals.And if staying busy doesn't help, you can just wait for the sadness to go away.It is said that time heals all wounds.Finally, you might find solace in realizing.Your situation is not the worst.You can also choose to look at the bright side of things because every cloud has a silver lining.3,What makes you happy? Are you happy when others are happy?

The greatest pleasures seem to come from hard-won achievements.For example, if after a lot of hard work, you passed an important examination, finished a big project, or got a promotion, you would feel incredibly happy, right? Human happiness is not limited to one's good fortune or success.If you help someone in need, you'll probably feel wonderful.This accounts for the success of Project Hope, through which people volunteer time and donate money to help people in need.4,Is there a relationship between reason and emotion? Which plays a bigger role in our lives?

Both reason and emotion are important in our lives.Although they are obviously different from each other, they complement each other just the same.Think about it, it is difficult to isolate reason from emotion and vice versa.When one is arguing, one is combining logic with feelings.When a speaker is advocating a principle, the feeling he puts into his voice reinforces his argument.When scientists conduct researches, they may choose an area that is interesting to them.Darwin studied science because he had been fascinated by plants and animals since his childhood.However, in some areas either reason or emotion may play a bigger role.Science students may need more logic than emotion to conduct experiments, while art students tend to rely more on their emotion for creativity.Within a family, people usually cherish the emotional ties between family members.Emotion could be more

important than reason when falling in love or trusting a member of one's family, whereas reason plays an important role when deciding how to educate a child.Together or separate, reason and emotion play critically important roles in our lives.What do you think? Or feel? 1,In what ways can people improve their appearance?

Some people just want to improve their looks in small ways.They may go on a diet to maintain a good figure, use makeup to improve their appearance, put a facial mask or a skin soother on their faces during the night, have their teeth straightened, or have their nails polished.Some others have a face-lift to change their nose or chin, make their single-fold eyelids double folded, and have their skin tightened to smooth out wrinkles and crow's feet.Some even inject botox(肉毒素)to remove wrinkles.More drastically, some people may have liposuction to remove fat.2,Why do some people want to improve their appearance?

A love of beauty is part of human nature.People like to see beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals.It is not strange that they also want to look at good-looking humans and improve the way they look themselves.With improved features, one may find a better job, attract a more desirable spouse, and gain faster promotion.Some occupations attach great importance to appearance.Most actors, anchorpersons, and fashion models can be recognized by their looks.It is sometimes argued that by looking good, one tends to feel self-confident.With confidence, success is more likely to follow in any undertaking.3,What disadvantages are there in plastic surgery?

We should not attempt to change our physical appearance by cosmetic means.Such changes may bring unexpected disasters in the future.Some beautifying methods, if not properly applied, have dangerous side effects.People who receive botox injections to remove wrinkles may eventually ruin their skin.Some surgical operations that are intended to make single-fold eyelids double fold actually make them multi-folded--not what the patient had in mind.4,How can one strike a balance between buying clothes on a budget and yet having fashionable clothes to wear?

People who don't have much money can also make themselves look fashionable.There are many ways to buy fashionable clothes without spending much money.For example, people can buy clothes that are on sale or sold in discount stores.It's smart to buy winter clothes at the end of the winter.Clothes are cheaper at the end of a season and can be stored until the next season.Some people are good tailors, and they can alter their clothes to make them fashionable.They may even create original styles.1，Describe some superstitions in English-speaking countries.English-speaking nations have a number of superstitions.For example, many people believe 13 to be an unlucky number, and do not want to live on the 13th floor or in Room 13.They say “knock on wood” or “touch wood” to avoid bad luck.To wish somebody good luck, they may say “I'll cross my fingers for you.” Superstitious people avoid walking under a ladder or opening an umbrella in doors.When they see a black cat run across their path, they think it's a bad omen.Some people may hang a horseshoe over their door to ward off bad luck.If they happen to drop a mirror, they worry that they will have seven years' bad luck.To ensure good luck, they may carry a charm of some kind, such as a lucky rabbit's foot!

2,What is the relationship between one's attitude to life and one's fate? Does the former determine the latter or is it the other way round?

Since the world is complex and mysterious, it is not easy to arrive at a definite conclusion.Some scholars, including a British psychologist, suggest that there exists a correlation between one's attitude to life and one's fate.But more research is needed before we can be sure of such a correlation.Moreover, the cause-and-effect relationship has not been clearly identified, and we are uncertain which causes which.In real life we can find counter examples: Some optimistic people are not very lucky, while some pessimistic people are quite lucky.Perhaps we should try to find out which case is more frequent: optimistic people with good luck or optimistic people with bad luck.Judging from my personal observations, the former is more common.I can even supply the reason: Optimistic people have more self-confidence, which facilitates their success in life.A survey involving many people is required to discover what most people think about this issue.3.Do you believe there are extraterrestrial beings in outer space?

It is difficult to come to a definite conclusion on this issue.On the one hand, many people claim to have seen a UFO, and some even assert that they were abducted by aliens in their spaceships.Theoretically, it is difficult to prove that in the vast universe people on Earth are of the most advanced civilization and have the most advanced technology.If we cannot see ETs, it may be because they are far more advanced than we are.Similarly, if primitive people cannot detect radio waves, it does not mean more advanced civilizations do not exist.On the other hand, human beings have not collected solid evidence to prove the existence of ETs.Although some people claim to have witnessed a UFO, it could be a visual mistake.A mirage is a case in point.When somebody claims to have seen a ghost, do you believe it? In my opinion, while mankind should continue to explore mysteries in the universe, they had better direct most of their time and energy toward pursuits that are more relevant to their present lives.4,Do you think success is due more to luck and opportunity or to diligence and perseverance? Why?

Sometimes a lucky person achieves great success without making the corresponding efforts, while a person who has worked diligently on and on fails to accomplish anything.But on the whole, I am inclined to believe that success is more closely related to diligence than to luck.It is true that in gambling, card-playing and some other games, luck plays a large role.But in most fields of endeavor, one has to study and work hard before one has a chance of success.For example, all scientists, engineers, teachers, musicians and athletes must receive years of rigorous training before they can do their work properly and stand out from the rest.Without hard work, they have almost no hope of success at all.After all, opportunity favors those who are well prepared.1,Name at least ten recreational activities, including those requiring a lot of physical exertion and those that are more relaxing.ome forms of recreation require a high level of physical activity.Here are some examples: football, basketball, badminton, tennis, and table tennis.Some people like climbing mountains, going bodysurfing, or going rafting.After those strenuous outings, they feel mentally relaxed.On the other hand, some people prefer more sedentary(久坐的)activities.Instead of playing a ball game, they watch it.They go to a cinema, a theater, an opera house or a concert hall, or they simply sit at home watching TV.Some play various kinds of games on the computer, and others play chess or cards.Even when they want to stay outdoors, they may choose peaceful pastimes like fishing.2,What do you think about the computer and the Internet as sources of entertainment?

With the advent of the computer and the Internet, we can play all kinds of games in the virtual world;we can play chess and cards with people we have never met, even a chess master.We can travel to all parts of the world on the Net.We can send and receive e-mails, and chat with people online.Moreover, we can make use of the Net as a way of learning.But we should be careful not to get too much of a good thing.If we sit in front of a computer all day long, there will be many negative effects.Our eyes may get damaged.Long exposure to radiation from the computer may cause disease.Too much sedentary work is bad for our health.We may become physically weak and develop a weight problem.Worse still, if we get addicted to the computer, we may neglect human relationships and communication between one another.In the end we would rather talk to a computer than to a human.3,Would you like to go on a tour during the vacation?

If I have enough money, I'd like to visit a distant place during my vacation.After a term of hard work, I think I deserve a trip for relaxation.From the trip, I could gain useful geographical and historical knowledge about the place--knowledge different from what we acquire from books.Furthermore, I would be refreshed from traveling, and then I could work more energetically in the next term.However, if I do not have enough money to travel, I can relax myself in many other ways.I can go to parks, or enjoy local scenic and historical sites.What's more, on the Internet I can visit remote places of the world.I can play computer games to kill time.Perhaps I will also do a lot of reading.If I arm myself with abundant knowledge, I may find a good job, which will offer me opportunities for traveling both at home and abroad

4,Stores are closed in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in many Western countries, while they are normally open in China.Which system do you prefer? Why?

In my opinion, each system has its advantages and disadvantages.The weekend is meant for people to have a rest, and the employees at stores, post offices, government departments, schools and so on all deserve a rest.The two-day weekend was won after centuries of demands for workers' rights.If one store breaks the rules and stays open on the weekend, it will do unusually good business, but this is unfair competition.If people can enjoy proper rest over the weekends, they can work more vigorously during the weekdays.However, if all stores are closed, this can be inconvenient for many people, especially those in double-income households.If a small proportion of the population, that is those in the service industry, work on weekends, most people will enjoy their weekends even more.On the whole, I am in favor of the current Chinese system

1,What are the essential differences between the concepts of individualism and collectivism? Search the Internet for information.Individualism asserts the primary importance of the individual and holds that an

individual's interests should be placed above the group's.Individuals are being given opportunities and freedom to develop character, interests, abilities, careers, etc.within the context of individualism.In addition, the collective culture respects and even values the initiatives of each reason.On the other hand, collectivism emphasizes the interests of the group over those of the individual.It is believed that if the group prospers, all its members prosper.If an individual works for the benefit of the group, he or she will benefit as well.Sometimes collectivism requires individuals to sacrifice their short-term interests to the group's long-term goals.Perhaps we should strike a balance between promoting team spirit and bringing individual initiative into play.2,Should we follow the ethics of hard work or introduce fun into our work?

In my opinion, we can introduce fun into our work, but an industrious spirit is a more valuable element.It's true that people like to have fun, and that if learning involves fun, people tend to learn faster.Without fun, learning can be slow or even painful.This is illustrated by the popular saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” However, since many people do not study or work hard, I think it is necessary to stress diligence at the present stage in the nation's development.To attain advanced levels, we have to make greater efforts.If we all work hard, our offspring will be able to have more fun.Although fun plays a role in work and study, most human achievements are gained mainly through hard work.Most successful people have worked diligently to achieve success.After all, “no pain, no gain.”

3,Should different cultures integrate or keep their own characteristics?

A well-integrated nation is more capable of maintaining unity and stability.People in some countries dislike foreigners or ethnic minorities to behave differently from the norm.They prefer foreigners to assimilate into their culture.The saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” illustrates this point.The trend toward globalization promotes international exchanges and integration of different cultures.On the other hand, diversified cultures make our world more interesting and colorful.If all nations integrated into one, the world would be monotonous.Therefore, all ethnic groups should be allowed to keep their unique customs.The Chinese government has adopted favorable policies to allow the ethnic minorities to keep their traditions.All nations should be treated equally.Large nations should not pose their cultures on small nations.The world is composed of different countries and cultures.To achieve better development and cooperation, perhaps we should advocate multiculturalism while encouraging free exchanges between cultures.4,Should we be punctual for class, work or appointments? Why? What can you do to ensure punctuality?

In the past, Chinese did not attach much importance to punctuality.In an agricultural country punctuality was not very important.But nowadays, owing to the quickened pace of life and the influence of Western concepts of time, the Chinese seem to be paying more attention to punctuality.If somebody is twenty minutes late for an appointment, you may be annoyed because it is a waste of your time.To avoid being late, we should make adequate preparations.In case an emergency prevents us from arriving at the destination on time, we can call ahead to inform the person concerned of the delay.But for entertainment activities like a party, we may be a bit late, for that causes no inconvenience to others.