挑選類Selection

1. 雜誌,小說,詩歌,喜歡哪個

For me, I like poems the best, because the language is beautiful and so are the ideas. One poem I cherish is from Robert frost “the road not taken”. In it he says he picked one road out of two in the woods and how everything changed ever after. It made me meditate about how different our life can be after a simple choice. It also reminds me to not regret once I’ve settled on a decision. And there are many other poems like this one, beautiful and philosophical. So I love them.

2. 喜歡看哪種電影,為什麼:Comedy, drama, musical…

I’d say I like comedy the best, because it’s amusing. When I want to watch a movie, more often than not, I’m looking for something fun, something that relieves my tiredness or sadness. A comedy fits my criterion perfectly, as it’s not serious as say, documentaries, or tragedies. So I don’t have to think much about it. That’s why I like movies of whoopee Goldberg, especially her sister act. It makes me laugh every time and forget myself. So, this is the primary reason I like comedy.

3. 森林, 沙漠, 平原...你喜歡住在哪種環境裡?

I’d choose to live on a plain, because it’s more suitable. Firstly, I have to consider the transportation problem. Living on a plain is usually more convenient because the transportation system is more established and advanced. Compared with the forest or desert which is not quite accessible, it’s better to live on a plain where it’s easier for you to move or travel. In addition, the climate on a plain is more agreeable than that in the other two. The forest is too humid, and the desert to dry. So, for these reasons, I’d rather live on a plain.

4. 除了academic programs，還有什麼在你選學校的時候很重要：location, cost…?

Besides academic programs, there are two things I would take into consideration when selecting a university. Firstly, the location. Usually I prefer bigger cities than small town because it’s more convenient for living. Also I prefer balmy climate for the place, not too cold nor too hot. In addition, the cost is another thing to consider. The tuition fee must be reasonable and affordable. And if the programs are equally appealing, of course the less money the better. So, location and cost are the other primary concerns when I choose a university.

A good school I went to.

The university I’m studying in is an excellent institution. Firstly, the academic programs are appealing. We have the first-class faculties with solid educational backgrounds and rich experience in teaching and researching. The facilities are also high-standard. We have comfortable classrooms, well-equipped labs, big libraries and brand-new playfields. In addition, its location is perfect in the central part of our capital city Beijing. It’s convenient for transportation and shopping. I think it is the best school I have even studied in.

偏好類Preference

1. 你是喜歡自己在家裡吃還是去外面餐館吃？為什麼？

I prefer eating at home, because it’s less expensive and more creative. For one thing, dining outside everyday is not an option for me, as I’m still a student and the budget is always tight. Except for special occasions, I seldom eat out. In addition, I’d like to diy my own dishes, experimenting with all kinds of ingredients and seasoning that suits my taste. It feels more fun. And there is a great feeling of satisfaction. So for these reasons, I like eating at home.

2. 喜歡到大城市讀書還是小城市讀書。

I’d like to study in a big city, for two reasons. Firstly, universities in major city tends to have a higher qualities than those in small towns. The government may have more funding to support educational programs. More faculties are attracted. And better facilities are available. In addition, one meets more people in big cities. They help you broaden your view and even offer your good opportunities for academic or career success. For these reasons, I’d pick a big city to study in.

3. 喜歡一個人住還是和室友住

I’d prefer to live with other people, for two reasons. First, living with someone else teaches ymd to share. As the only child in my family, it’s inevitable for me to think in a self-centered way. Having somebody living with me can remind me to share and can be my first step toward maturity. Moreover, a roommate can be very helpful. Like if you forgot your key or left something in the apartment, having a roommate can save much trouble to solve the problem. So, for these reason, I’d like to have someone living with me.

4. 願意在辦公室工作還是在家工作，為什麼?

I definitely prefer to work at the office, for two reasons. Firstly, the atmosphere in the offices helps you work more efficiently. As it is supposed to be the place for work, everybody will just do his job. And in the office you get the assignment more directly, so misunderstandings are avoided. Moreover, working with other employees is more convenient if there is a problem. You can go and consult your co-workers or even the boss. With help one can do better and learn faster. So, for these reasons, I prefer the traditional way of working in an office.

5. 願意當leader還是當follower

I’d choose to be a leader, because I’d rather be ambitious rather than mediocre. Firstly, as a leader, you have other people count on you. This requires great qualities, like courage, foresights, tolerance, and it is never easy. But you can learn more from a tough work. If I can be a leader, I believe the experience will make me more mature and capable. In addition, another advantage of being a leader is more chances to implement his or her idea. It feels good you can do what you want and do it well. So for these reasons, I prefer the position of a leader rather a follower.

6. Take a long vacation or several short vacations in a year?

I’d like to take a long vacation rather than having several short ones in a year, because a long vacation enables me to make bigger plans for recreation.

Eg1: a long trip to anther city, or even foreign country

Eg2: return to my hometown to see my parents, it’s especially important for people who works far away from home to have a longer vacation, so we can stay more time with family.

So, for the above reasons, I like to take a long vacation for bigger plans.

7. Do you prefer to study alone on work assignment from class or to study in group?

8. 同意或不同意students will learn more when they have discussions

I definite prefer to study alone, because it’s more efficient. For one thing, when left alone, I concentrate more on the work assignment. In a group discussion while other people talk and you have to listen, a lot of information from the textbook may be missed. But studying alone you have more time to read and think more thoroughly. In addition, I like to study according to my own pace, like spending more time on my weak points. But in a group study, the majority preference decides all. So for these reasons, I prefer study by myself.

9. Communicate with your family and friends by letter and e-mail or by telephone

I always communicate with my family or friends by telephone, for two reasons. Firstly, it’s feels more close to the one you’re talking to. By telephone, you can communicate with hearing the other voices. It always gives me a sense of intimacy, especially when I’m talking to someone from the family, since I study far away from home. In addition, actually hearing the words prevent misunderstanding. The use of tones and emphasis in talking helps people to know your true meaning. So, for these two reasons, I choose telephone.

10. 賺錢的工作還是personal satisfaction 高的工作

I’d choose a job with more personal satisfaction, for two reasons. Firstly, it’s sad to put the pragmatic concern before everything. If I force myself to do a job without incentive for money concerns, chances are that I will not be fully-devoted to do it well, and of course my money will be affected at the end. In addition, a job with more income is often damaging to the health, because of the tension and competition. So I think it’s always safe to count on the job with more satisfaction to you for a long-term concern.

11. 在旅行時，有些人喜歡直接到達目的地，有些人卻喜歡沿途一路上觀光。

For me, I like to take my time and see things along the way. Firstly, who knows there can be some surprisingly beautiful sights on the way, and I don’t want to miss it. It can be even better than the place I wanted to go. In addition, I don’t like to rush myself. If I do so, I may already feel tired when I get to my destination. And if the point is to relax through traveling, I’d like to start that from the moment I set out. So, that’s my reason for sight-seeing along the way.

12. Get advice from family and friends or learning through personal experience.

I’d probably take advice from my family or friends, because it’s more helpful. For one thing, I know myself can be very stubborn sometimes, and I’m not aware of my problem until somebody points it out for me. And moreover, suggestions from older people or friends are more valuable. Because they watch things from another angle, they can come up with something more objective or comprehensive. More often than not, they see things you don’t see. So I’ think it’s wiser to ask for opinions from them.

13. 你選擇online courses還是traditional courses

I’d definitely choose traditional courses over online courses, because I’m more accustomed to the conventional way. I’m used to facing a teacher in the class. By concentrating on the person, I can focus on the lecture. Staring at the computer will make me tired and bored very soon. In addition, the traditional classroom allows you to raise question any time you want, which is not possible by taking online courses, because the content on the internet is pre-designed and unchangeable. So for these reason, I’d rather stick to the traditional courses.

14. Which one do you think is better to help do research, internet or academic books?

Usually I’d use both of them for my research, but if I have to choose on, I’d say the internet. For one thing, nowadays the internet has almost everything you need, but the library does not. For example, the book you want may be included or may be borrowed by someone else. In addition, it saves your energy to use internet. All you need is a computer. But carrying books around can be very heavy. So, for these reasons, I’d prefer to search online.

15. Make friends with people who have different interests from you?

Usually I don’t make friends with people who are quite different from me, because it’s hardrer. For one thing, I like to be with someone who shares my interest. It makes me feel closer to the person. We can talk about things in common, and understand each other better. In addition, conflicts may arise when I’m with someone quite different. What if I happen to be on the opposite side of his interest or view? We can argue with each other, and the relationship can be ruined. So for these reason, I prefer making friends who are similar to me.

描述類 Description(2)

1. 應該選擇工作好找的專業還是應該選擇自己感興趣的專業

I definitely agree that one should choose a major that suits his interest rather than the job market. For one thing, it’s sad to put the pragmatic concern before everything. If you force yourself to learn something you don’t like, chances are that you will not be fully-devoted to learn it well, and may even feel bored and regret. In addition, the demand of job market is subject to change all the time. There is no guarantee that the popular major when you enter the college would remain popular after you graduate. So I think it’s always safe to count on something you like to do and do it well.

2. 同不同意People should always tell the truth .

I definitely disagree that people should always tell the truth, because lying is necessary sometimes. One example is the white lie. People always tell white lies to prevent other’s feeling from being hurt. Like husbands always say their wife is the most beautiful woman in the world to please her, even though they both know it can’t be true. In addition, in business or politics, people use lies or bluffs as a negotiation strategy to win more benefit for their side. Such kind of lies are also acceptable. So, I hold that not telling the truth is ok and even helpful sometimes.

3. Do you agree that we can judge a person by the appearance at the first glance?

I definitely disagree that we can judge a person by the first glance, because it’s not reliable. For one thing, appearance lies. An extreme example will be a con man who may dress decently and talk sincerely, but in fact he is only acting to trick you. Moreover, to get a full picture of another person takes much more than a glance. There are so many information you can’t tell from people’s appearance, like their past history, their eating habit, etc.. What you get is only a partial, and the partial may lead to prejudice. So, for these reasons, I don’t think judging a person by the first impression is a good idea.

4. Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school?

I tend to disagree that students should wear uniform in school. For one thing, I think as long as the students are doing fine, it doesn’t matter what they wear. Some may say uniform is to prevent certain students wearing inappropriate clothes for school. why not just make some restrictions. The school doesn’t have to make everyone dressed the same. And this is my second point, asking students to wear uniform is a demand for conformity. As young people like to express themselves, it can be a bad influence on their psychology. So, for these reasons, I don’t like uniforms.

是否同意學生進入大學前有一個one-year的break

I tend to agree with having a one-year break before going to college. For one thing, it gives you more time to consider about your major. Traditionally, university candidates do not have much time to decide what to learn in college. With the one year break, they can collect information or think more carefully to make this important choice. In addition, some students can use this break to earn some money for their tuition. So I think the one-year break is a good idea.

5. 學生在工作前應該做part-time job或者summer intern來確定自己是否合適那份工作?

I definitely agree with students doing part-time or intern to find out which job they most fit in. because such working experience give you real information. When you do the real job, you may realize it is nothing like what you’ve learned in school. Like, through an internship a student from business school may find out he is not good at dealing with a client in practical situation. So he may think of other alternatives like becoming a lecturer. In addition, part-times and interns enable you to try more kinds of jobs and give you a greater variety to choose from. So, I recommend students taking part-times or interns.

6. Have a relaxed and unhurried life, yes or no?

No, it sounds hedonistic. for one thing, it’s not possible for one to be relaxed forever, some day there will be something urgent happen to you, if you are used to the idol way of life, you are not likely to deal with it efficiently.

Moreover, giving yourself a little tension helps you to increase your potential. Chances are that with more experience in urgent situations, one grows up faster. With more practice one gradually accomplishes more.

So that’s why I’m not an advocator o a relaxed and unhurried life.

7. 人是被電視，報紙，廣播上的資訊影響得多，還是家人朋友得影響多

8. Which one acts more influence on you newspaper, TV or teachers?

I tend to think people nowadays are influenced more by the media rather than their family or friends. For one thing, people are exposed to information from media much more than they spend time with family or friends. It is inevitable for one to absorb things from them and change a previous perception. In addition, modern people are more and more independent. They are not easy to be affected by another person. But they might believe what on the media, because these are more factual things. So I think the media influence people more.

9. 人們往往認為應該在危急時刻幫助別人，但另一種觀點認為你首先應該看清楚情況

I definitely agree that one should observe before helping others when there is a dangerous situation. For one thing, keep a clear mind helps you come up with better solutions to the emergency. Like, if the rescue may need more people than you or other tools. And you have to stop and think where to get them. In addition, if you rush too quickly to the scene, you may even endanger yourself. That’s definitely not helpful for anyone. So for these reasons, I think it will be wiser to think before you rescue people in danger.

25. Freshmen live together or with other grades?

I tend to agree that freshmen live with other grades, because it helps them fit in more quickly. For one thing, it creates more opportunities for the freshmen to make friends with their seniors and gain more knowledge about college life, like information of some professors, school policies, or resources in surrounding area. In addition, it’s also important for the new students to find an example to follow, and these examples are often from the higher grade students. Living with them helps one to know the model student better. So for these reasons, I think it’s beneficial for the freshmen to live with other grades.

描述類 Description(1)

1. 說出你認為對你最有用的一本書，並解釋原因。

I feel the most useful book is the one called “the 100 thousand why”, a book I read during elementary school. It is a threshold book introducing the most basic common sense to children. Although the language is simple, it accommodates all most everything one needs to grasp for life. In my early years, it helped me understand what’s going on in the universe, and establish a scientific view of world in me. In fact, I still remember many things learned from the books and it is undoubtedly the most useful book that has benefited me for the longest time.

2. Describe the most important decision that you made in your life.

So far, entering a university in Beijing has the greatest importance. It changed my life course and shaped my personality tremendously. In Beijing, life is totally different from what I had in my home town. I had to adjust myself to the climate, the dialect, the larger crowd of people and complicate traffic. I also learned to be independent without my parents being around. Moreover, through learning things in the university and making friends with people from all over the county, I developed a receptive attitude and expanded my view of the world. Therefore, study in Beijing is the most important decision for me.

3. Describe a social or political celebration or event in your culture.

4. 描述一件自己印象深刻的celebration或者moment.

In china, the most important celebration would be the celebration for the national day on October 1^st every year. On the day, people go to the central square to watch the national flag being raised, and sing our anthem together. There are usually other activities and performance, like an open-air gala or an exhibition of flowers arranged in the shape of Chinese characters or symbolic pictures. People are so happy about this day, for it’s not only the birthday of out mother nation, but also a day to enjoy themselves.

For me, the most unforgettable celebration was the national day 5 years when I first came to Beijing because I celebrated it with my classmates. The day before the national day, we decided to go to the tian’anmen square to watch the flag rise. Twenty of us set out in the midnight and stayed there until sunrise. When the ceremony finally began and we watch the flag climbing, we were so excited and we hold hands with each other and sang the national anthem together. I felt so warm and so proud at the moment. And it becomes a mental picture forever in my head.

5. 閒置時間用來做什麼?

6. 你通常喜歡去什麼park或者public area。

7. What will you do to relax yourself?

If I have the chance to relax, I’d like to spend some time in a café with good atmosphere and soft music. There is one such coffee house in my university that I like to go on weekends. I enjoy their delicious coffee and cookies. And also they have interesting magazines available and small chess games you can play. Sometimes I’d invite a close friend to go there together, we sit comfortably and talk about the latest changes in each other. In my opinion, café is pretty good choice when I want some refreshing moments.

8. 你和朋友在一起的時候喜歡去哪個地方？為什麼？

9. 和朋友在一起，喜歡在restaurant，café還是在家

When I hang out with my friends, I always prefer to spend some time in a café with good atmosphere and soft music. Because I’m a quiet person, and so are most of my friends. There is one such coffee house in my university that we like to go to on weekends. We’d enjoy the delicious coffee and cookies. Sometimes we also read magazines together or play chess games. And we can just sit there and talk about the latest changes in each other. In my opinion, a café is the ideal place for me and my friends to have some peaceful but tasteful moments.

10. 說出你所居住的城市中你最喜歡的地方，給出原因。

I have lived in Beijing for almost 6 years, and have visited many places in the city. However, if I am asked to name the one I like most, I’d always say that the national library is my favorite. It is the biggest library of the country, accommodating millions of books on every subject. It provides all the materials I need for research and for fun. Moreover, visits to the library increase my impulse to acquire new knowledge, because every time I go there I see lots of people reading eagerly and devoutly. These people give me encouragement. I think there is no place in Beijing I like more than the national library.

11. 說一個你敬佩的人的好性格

My mother is the one I admire the most, because she treats me with extraordinary patience and an open mind. When I was little and naughty, it often took my mom many efforts to teach me about good and bad. Sometimes I got very radical, but she was patient enough to bring me back to the track. In addition, She was always supportive when I raised a reasonable request. She also trusted me to make my own decisions, like how to spend my pocket money or which study group to join. Because of my mother’s influence, I became this cultivated and useful person today.

12. Characteristics of friends;

As far as I see, all good friends of mine are honest and helpful. I like honest people because they are easier to deal with. They open their heart to you, you feel safe to confide your problems to them, and they always offer their true opinion for your good. In addition, a good friend is always ready to help when you need a hand, like the old saying “a friend in need is a friend indeed”. They carry your boxes when you change apartment, comfort you when you feel blue, and even lend you money to get you through a tough time. Only friends like this deserve to be credited as the good ones

13. What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent?

As far as I see, good parents all distinguish themselves in treating their child patiently with an open mind. It often takes many efforts to teach the kid about good and bad. Sometimes when the kid gets very radical, the parent needs to be patient enough to bring him or her back to the track. In addition, a good parent is supportive enough when the child raises a reasonable request. They should also trust the kid to make their own decisions, like how to spend their pocket money or which study group to join. Only such parent can one make a good parent.

14. good leader有哪些qualities ？

As far as I see, good leaders all distinguish themselves in foresights and receptiveness. A leader should be able to see further than his underlings in setting a goal for the whole team. When faced with hardships, he must be able to envision a bright future for other people to hold on. An excellent example will be President Roosevelt during the Great Depression. In addition, a good leader is usually a good listener, too. He tolerates different voices to make his staff feel secure, so they are motivated to contribute more. So I think these tow qualities make a good leader.

15. 老師的character

As far as I see, good teachers all distinguish themselves in patience and understanding about the subject they are teaching. The primary task of a teacher is to transmit knowledge to students; this requires them to know their stuff well. They should be ready with answers whenever a question is raised. In addition, a good teacher needs great patience. If the students cannot follow the points in class, the teacher should repeat the relevant part over and over again until everybody understands. If students come up with questions after class, the teacher should also be willing to take time answering them. Only with these two qualities can one make a good teacher.

口說模板

(一)

When talking about the (topic), I have been to / had a experience on / think (what) (with who) when I was # years old / # years ago (when)

(1) First of all, I think (why)
(2) What’s more, I think (why)

(二)

It is assumed that it’s better to (the other choice) because of (its advantage),

However, I personally prefer to (your preference)

There are two reasons to support my preference / opinion.

(1) First of all, I think it’s more (why) for this choice. (Reason 1)

(2) What’s more, it’s better to choose this because (why). (Reason 2)

(三)

The university is going to require (who) to (what)

(1) Because they want students (Reading 1)

(2) What’s more, they wish (Reading 2)

The man / woman agrees /disagrees with the new announcement for several reasons.

(3) First, he / she mentions that (Listening 1). (Reason 1)

(4) Second, he / she points out that (Listening 2). (Reason 2)

As a result, for these two reasons, the man / woman (in this conversation) totally agrees /disagrees with this new announcement.

(四)

The reading passage introduces / discusses / describes about the phenomenon / topic known as (Reading Topic).
(1) The distinctive characteristics of it is that (Reading 1)
(2) What’s more, (Reading 2)
However / Besides, in the listening section, the professor / narrator claims that / uses two examples to cast doubt on / support this concept.

(3) (Listening 1)

(4) (Listening 2)

(五)

The man / woman has a problem / situation that (what)

And his / her friend gives him / her two suggestions.

(1) The first one is to (Suggestion 1)

(2) The other one is to (Suggestion 2)
(3) As far as I'm concerned, if I were the person,
I would follow the first / second suggestion to (suggestion description).

Because I think that would…(Reason 1)
What’s more, from this way, I could ……(Reason 2)

(六)

In the listening section, the professor / narrator describes / introduces / explains (topic statement)
(1) The first point he / she notes is (what)

For example, (Supportive 1)
(2) On the other hand, he/she mentions that (what)

For instance, (Supportive 2)