Topics for oral English for postgraduates 1(2012年12月).doc

Topics for oral English (for Postgraduates) (2014年12月)1. How do you look at the popularity of some westernfestivalsinChina? 2. How could you describe your relationship with your parents?3. Can you tell me what kind of entertainment you like best?4. How do you arrange your holiday?5. How do you think of the traffic in the city you live? How do you deal with the traffic jam in the city?6. Which is more reliable as a source of information, newspapers, TV, radio, the internet or Wechat? Why? 7. What kinds of public transportation facilities can you use in the city? Why? 8. Which do you think is more important for university students? Practical skills or Theoretical knowledge? Give your reasons. 9. What kind of activities do you take part in during your spare time? Is it necessary?10. What is your most important consideration when looking for a job?11. “The thinner, the better?” you are free to exchange your views on beauty. 12. Have you ever cheated on exams or have the thought of cheating on exams? What are the reasons?13. Your view on the value of life. 14. Do you think human beings are largely responsible for natural disasters? How can we prevent them from happening?15. Do you believe in falling in love at first sight?16. Do you prefer making friends on the internet or face to face? Support your ideas.17. What kind of people may accept cosmetic or plastic surgery?18. What would you do if you find out your girlfriend or boyfriend is a man-made beauty/cool boy?19. Whats your opinion about the cohabitations of college couples?20. Some people think that science has good effects on your life; other thinks that science has caused many problems around us. Give your points of view and explain why?21. Talk about your personalities. State the weaknesses and strengths in your characters and find some ways to improve them.21. What personality traits do you have? (Sociable, open-mined, fashionable, generous, reliable, honest, compassionate, kind, and the rest.)22. Do you sometimes feel stressed and how do you cope with it?23. Generally speaking, how do you think about your life? Happy or not happy? And explain why?24. Some students like to buy books to read, others like to borrow books from libraries or from other people, compare the advantages of these two ways of reading, which do you prefer? Why?25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A students main purpose in getting education is to earn a lot of money, use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.26. People should be realistic rather than romantic in order to live a better life. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use specific reasons to support your views. 27. What do you think of Wechat/Micro-letters?28. What are your favorite courses? Why do you like them?29. If you are not satisfied with the teachers who give you classes, what will you do?30. Have you ever done any voluntary work or would you consider it?31. What types of behavior in public places are considered anti-social?32. How would you prepare for a job interview?33. What do you think Spring Festival will be like in the future?34. What is the ideal profession you wish to pursue? Why? How to be successful in this field?35.As a college student, you may notice some problems on campus. Talk about them: What are you concerned about? Are there any ways to improve the situation?36. What sports are popular with college students? Why?37. Talk about the benefits and risks of shopping on line? 38. Whats your favorite kind of weather? Why do y