大学英语四级口语考试试题构成及评分标准

1、大学英语四级口语考试试题构成及评分标准试题结构任务任务名称任务描述时间热身自我介绍(Self introduction)考生作简短的自我介绍每人20秒1短文朗读(Read aloud)考生经过准备后，朗读一篇短文准备：45秒答题：1分钟2简短回答(Question & answer)考生回答2个与所朗读的短文有关的问题答题：每题20秒3个人陈述(Individual presentation)考生经过准备后，根据所给提示作1分钟发言准备：45秒答题：1分钟4小组互动(Pair work)两位考生经过准备后，根据设定的情景和任务进行交谈准备：1分钟答题：3分钟考试成绩考试总分为 15 分

2、，分为 A 、 B 、 C 和 D 四个等级。C 等以上者将获得由教育部高教司颁发的注有 CET Spoken English Test 成绩等级的CET证书等级标准A+ 14.5-15分A 13.5-14.4分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，基本上没有困难。B+ 12.5-13.4 分B 11-12.4 分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，虽有些困难，但不影响交际。C+ 9.5-10.9 分C 8-9.4 分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行简单的口头交际。D 7.9 分以下尚不具有英语口头交际能力。大学英语四级口语考试样题 CET Spoken English Test Band FourSamp

3、le PaperTopic A - 1Topic Area: Daily Life Topic: TravelExaminer:Hello, welcome to the CET Spoken English Test Band Four. We wish you both good luck today. Now lets begin with self-introductions.Candidate A, would you please start? （考生A先回答，时间20秒） Thank you. Candidate B, now its your turn. (然后考生B回答，时间

4、20秒) Thank you. OK, now that we know each other, lets go on.Examiner:Task 1 Read AloudIn this task, you are to read aloud a short passage. You will have 45 seconds to go over the passage and 1 minute to read it aloud. Now here is the passage.(屏幕显示以下文字)Many people would list San Francisco as one of t

5、he most delightful cities in the world. Sitting on the Pacific coast, it gives you a feeling of the sea. The sea breezes wake you up and make you eat well and sleep well. The city was planned with straight roads, and these roads cross each other at right angles, making squares as they do in many Ame

6、rican cities. Very often you can find yourself on top of a hill in the city, looking down one of these straight roads as it rises and falls on its journey through the town. A good way to travel these roads is by cable car. These are buses that run on rails in the ground up and down the steep hills.(

7、考生准备时间45秒)Now please begin to read on hearing the beep. (考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟)Examiner: Task 2 Question and AnswerIn this task, you are to answer two questions. For each question, you will have 20 seconds to respond. Please start speaking on hearing the beep.(问题文字不显示在屏幕上)Question 1: What would many peopl

8、e think of San Francisco according to the passage? (考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒)Question 2: Which city in China do you like most? And why? (考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒)Examiner:Task 3 Individual PresentationIn this task, you are to talk about the picture displayed on the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare and 1 mi

9、nute to talk about it. Now here is the picture.(考生准备时间45秒)Now please start speaking on hearing the beep. (考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟)Examiner: Task 4 Pair WorkIn this task, you are to talk with your partner about a plan of travel. Suppose you have three days to go sightseeing together. Talk with each other and

10、 make a plan for your trip. Your plan may include:1. place(s) to visit2. schedule3. means of transportation You will have 1 minute to prepare and three minutes to talk. Remember, this is a pair activity and you need to interact with each other. Your performance will be judged according to your contr

11、ibution to the pair work. Now please start to prepare. (屏幕上显示以下文字)Your plan may include:1. place(s) to visit2. schedule3. means of transportation(考生准备时间1分钟)Now please start your talk on hearing the beep.(考生A和B讨论，时间3分钟)Thank you. That is the end of the test.大学英语四、六级考试口语考试样题CET Spoken English TestSamp

12、le PaperTopic A - 1Topic Area : City LifeTopic : City TrafficPart 1 (5 minutes)Examiner:Good morning (Good afternoon), everybody. Could you please tell me your name and the number of your admission ticket? Your name, please. And your number? Your name? And your number? . Thank you.Now would you plea

13、se briefly introduce yourselves to each other? Remember, you should not mention the name of your university. (1.5 minutes)OK, now that we know each other we can do some group work. First of all, I'd like to ask each of you to say something about life in the city. C1, C2, C3 1) How do you like li

14、ving in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing )?2) What do you think is the most serious challenge of living in a city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing )?3) How do you like shopping in a supermarket?4) Where would you like to live, downtown or in the suburbs, and why?5) What measures do you think we should

15、take to reduce air pollution in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing )?6) Can you say something about the entertainment available in your city?7) Where would you like to find a job after graduation, in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai or in a small town and why?8) What's your impression of the people

16、 in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing )?Part 2 (10 minutes)Examiner:Now let's move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is “City Traffic”. You'll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport. I'd like each of you to give a brief descript

17、ion of each type and then compare the two types. You'll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk about the picture(s). Don't worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are your pictures.1 minute laterNow, C1 , would you please s

18、tart first? C2 and C3 , please put your pictures aside and listen to what C1 has to say.1.5 minutes later OK. C2 , now it's your turn.1.5 minutes later OK, C3 , and now it's your turn.Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I'd like you to discuss this topic

19、further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transport for a big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing ). During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half minutes for the discussion. Your perform

20、ance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion.If one candidate talks too longSorry, I'll have to stop you now. Let's listen to what C? has to say.If one candidate keeps silent for a long time /Now, C? , could you please say something about your view of ?4.5 minutes la

21、terAll right, that's the end of the discussion.Part 3 (5 minutes)Examiner:Now I'd like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”.Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates. C1 or C2 or C3 · During the discussion, why did you say that .

22、 ?· What kind of transport do you usually use in your city?· Do you have any suggestions as to how traffic conditions can be improved in big cities?· Do you think private cars should be encouraged?· Why do you think some Western countries encourage people to ride bicycles?Now, th

23、at's the end of the test. Thank you, everybody.大学英语四六级口语考试历年话题May 2004 Questions about sense of responsibility 1. What kind of people would you like to work with? 2. What do you think about people who don't keep their promises? 3. How do you feel about students who are often late for class?

24、4. What kind of people would you like to employ ifyou were the boss? Discussion Whether the younger generation today has a strong sense of responsibility? More questions 1. Do adult children have the responsibility to care for their elderly parents? Why or why not? 2. Do you think it' s importan

25、t for students to have a strong responsibility? Reasons? 3. Could you suggest some ways to enhance one's sense of responsibility? 4. What could you do with an irresponsible employee? 5. During the discussion, why did you say that.? Questions about Social behavier 1. Do you get along with your ro

26、ommates? 2. Do you think people are less honest today than they used to be? 3. Do you think it's always wrong to tell a lie? 4. Do you think one should always be ready to help others? 5. Some people say interpersonal relationships are becoming more and more complicated. What's your opinion?

27、Fighting Dishonesty(for candidates) Please comment on the following form of dishonest behavior and give examples to illustrate your point. 1. Cheating in exams 2. Selling fake commodities 3. Taking stimulants, or illegal drugs, for better athletic performance 4. Evading or escaping taxes Discussion

28、The best way to fight dishonesty More questions 1. Do you believe in the saying that honesty is the best policy? 2. Have you ever been cheated by anybody? If yes, please tell us about it. If not, how did you avoid being cheated? 3. Do you believe honesty is important in developing friendships? 4. Wh

29、at would you do if your found somebody cheating in exams? 5. Do you think people will benefit from being dishonest? 6. During the discussion, why did you say that.? Questions about city development 1. Can you give examples to illustrate the rapid development of. cities in China? 2. Which city do you

30、 like best? Why? 3. Where do you prefer to work, a coastal city or an inland city? 4. Why does the govemment encourage young people to work in the westem areas of China? 5. Now many people from rural areas are trying to make a living in cities . What do you think about that? If you were mayor of a c

31、ity(for candidates) Please tell us what you would do about the two areas of concern listed on your card if you were mayor of the city. 1.Enviroment Housing 2.Employment Public Security 3. Education Medical Care 4. Welfare for the unemployed Public transportation Discussion The qualities a mayor shou

32、ld have More questions 1. If you were given the job of a mayor, would you accept it? 2. What do you think could be the most difficult problem for a mayor? 3. What do you think is the best way to solve the problem of unemployment? 4. Have you ever thought of doing administration work after graduation

33、? 5. What contribution so you think a university student can make to city development? Questions about education 1. How did you feel when you first went to school? 2. How did you like the school you attended? 3. DO all children in your hometown go to school when they reach school age? Why or why not

34、? 4. Did you have to pay a lot of extra fees when you went to school? Explain. 5. Can you say something about your former classmates who failed to get into university? 6. Have you ever been back to your former school to see your teacher? The right to education(for candidates) Describe the pictures a

35、nd talk about the difficulties children in poor areas face in getting an education. 1. 学校环境对比 2. 上学路途对比 3. 考上大学与否对比 4. 兄妹上学对比 Discussion Why all children should be given equal opportunity to get an education? More questions 1.Why is education important for the development of. our county? 2. Do you t

36、hink it' s a good idea for parents to send their young children abroad to study? 3. Why do you think some parents like to send their children to expensive private schools? 4. What's your comment on schools which charge students unreasonable fees? 5. Why do we encourage people to contribute t

37、o Project Hope? Ways to motivate students(for candidates) Do you think the following way is effective in motivating students to learn? 1. Giving frequent exams 2. Updating course content 3. Enhancing students' interest in what is being taught 4. Enforcing strict regulations Discussion Why some s

38、tudents lack motivation for learning? More questions 1.What' s your motivation for learning?2. Do you think it' s the teacher's job to motivate students? 3. Do you think motivation is important for success? 4. DO your have any other suggestions for motivating students? 5. Some students a

39、re planning to study abroad after graduation. What' s their reasons for doing so? 6. During the discussjon, why did you day that. ? Nov.2004 Questions 1.What kind of people do you like working with? 2. Do you belíeve ín the saying "A friend in need ís a friend indeed"? 3

40、. What do you thínk ofpeople who always rely on other people's homework? 4. What do you thínk of students who often copy other people's homework? 5. Among your classmates, who do you admire most? 6. Among your teachers, who do you respect most? People you admire （for candidates）1.

41、people who have team spirit 2. people who are ready to help others 3. people who have a strong determination 4. people who are willing to try new ideas or methods Discussion Which kind of person is more likely to be successful in life? More questions l. Do you think we shoud carry on th,e spirit of

42、Lei Feng today? 2. Do vou think Bill Gates would have been successful if he had finished college? 3. Do you think a good education will ensure a successful career? 4. Would you say wealth is a symbol of success? 5. Do you think people who get rich ovemight can be considered succussful? 6. During the

43、 discussion, why did you say that. . .? Questions 1. Do you ever throw away things that can still be used? Please give an example. 2. Do you think garbage can be recycled? 3. Do you save used things likeplastic bags for future use? 4. What sort of people do you think like to keep used things? 5. Do

44、you think used things are always worthless? The throw-away culture(for candidates) A card listing two different groups of people: 1.manufacturers and consumers 2.young people and elderly people 3.wealthy people and low-income people 4.people who care about durability and people who care about fashio

45、n Discussion Whether the throw-away culture should be encouraged? More questions 1. Do you think it's wasteful to throw away things that can still be used? 2. Why are many youngpeople in the habit ofthrowing away things which can still be used? 3. Are wealthy people wasteful? 4. Are disposable p

46、roducts a waste ofnatural resources?5. Why do e1deriy people rarely have the habit ofthrowing away things which can still be used?6. In which way can we stimulate productions? 7. Why govemment encourage people to consume? Questions 1. Do you tbink bicyc1es are a good means of transportation? 2. Whic

47、h form of city transport do you prefer? 3. Have you ever traveled long distances? Please say sometbing about our travels. If not, have you any plans to do so? 4. Whicb do you tbink is tbe most convenient way to travel over distances? 5. Do you think more and more people are going to buy cars? 6. Som

48、e people don't what to own a car even thougb they can afford it. What do you tbink is tbeir reason for not buying one? Intercity transportation (for candidates) Please ta1k about the advantages and disadvantages of the means of intercity transportation as shown on your card. 1. Trains 2. Airplan

49、es 3. Long-distance buses 4. Private cars Discussion Which means should be given priority when planning intercity transportation systems? More questions 1. What is the biggest problem with public transportation in the city you live in? 2. What is the major cause of traffic jams in big cities? 3. Sho

50、uld drivers always be held responsibLe for road accidents? 4. Can you think of any measures to make people obey traffic rules? Please name one or two. 5. What form of transportation causes the least environmental pollution? Please explain. Questions 1. Do you spend a lot of time reviewing your lesso

51、ns after c1ass? 2. Do you often attend lectures given by distinguished scholar? In what way have those lectures benefited you? 3. Do you like taking exams? 4. Do you spend a lot of time preparing for exams? 5. Do you think exams are helpful to your studies?6. Are you happy when an exam is postponed

52、or canceIled? Cheating in Exams (for candidates) Please comment on the statement about cheating in exams given on your card . 1. "It's shameful to cheat and those who cheat sbould be severely punished." 2. "I don't care whether other people cheat in exams so long as 1 don'

53、t cheat mysel f." 3. ''!'m strongly against cheating in exams and will report any such case." 4. "As long as there are exams, there will be people who cheat. Nothing can be done about it." Discussion What should be done to stop cheating in exams? More questions 1. Do

54、you think exams are necessary? 2. Do you think exams are the only way to evaluate a student' s academic performance? 3. Do you have any suggestions for reforming the present examination system at college? 4. Do you think exams will be done away with someday? 5. What are the positive and negative

55、 aspects of exams at college? Questions 1. When do college students usually start to look for a job? 2. Is a college degree a guarantee for a good job in the future? Why or why not? 3. Is it becoming more and more difficult for university graduates to get a good job? Why or why not? 4. Do you agree

56、that work experience should be a precondition for employment? Why or why not? 5. What kind of job do you expect to get when you graduate? Why? 6. Have you got any work experience? (If yes) Please say something about it. (If not) Do you think it's a disadvantage? Job Hunting (for candidates) Do y

57、ou think the student should take the job or turn it down? Try to help him come to a decision. 1. 专业对口，但工资低 2. 工资高，但专业不对 3. 工资高，但工作强度很大 4. 专业对口，但晋升机会少 Discussion What should be one's chief concern in choosing a job More Questions 1.Some applicants ask for a low salary in order to get ajob- Do you

58、 think that is a good strategy? Why? 2. What qualifications must one have to be more competitive in the job market? 3. Do you think it' s easier for male students to get a job tban female students? Why or why not? 4. Do you think the higher one's degree, the easier it will be for one to get ajob? (Explain the reasons) 5. Many university graduates would rather start their own businesses than hunt for a job. Do you th