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1、第1题和第2题为独立回答题，预备时间为15秒，回答问题时间为45秒。问题会被朗读出来，同时会出现在屏幕上。第3题和第4题要求考生先阅读一段文字然后再听一段与阅读文字在内容上相关的听力材料，要求考生回答相关问题。通常一道题是情景题，另一道是学术题，阅读材料只含一个自然段，共45秒钟的阅读时间。听力材料可能是对话，也可能是演讲，其长度大约为1分半钟，考生可以在听录音的过程中做笔记来帮助答题。考生有30秒的预备时间，有60秒的时间回答问题。第5题和第6题以考试中的听力材料为基础，要求考生回答相关问题。听力材料通常一道题是情景题，另一道是学术题。听力材料可能是对话，也可能是演讲，其长度大约为1分半钟，

2、考生可以在听录音的过程中做笔记来帮助答题。考生有20秒的预备时间，有60秒的时间回答问题。每个回答的得分是04分。这个帖子主要介绍如何准备第一题，虽然是第一题，但确不是最简单的。理由：（）回答第一题比较紧张，因为刚进入口语，还没有进入状态，所以很容易因为紧张，就闷了。（）第一题的问题几乎没有什么提示，这里所谓的提示，指答案的提示。不像第题，是有提示的，回答，甚至都可以。所以第一题还可能卡在理由上，例子上。下面主要介绍第一题考试的范围，偶当时准备就是按照这个范围准备的，参考了不少口语书，几乎逃不出偶下面列的范围：我相信大家已经研究过,里面其实对每一题的出题范围都有介绍：第一题的出题范围分为四个方

3、面：(1) 地点类(place)ex: Describe your favorite placein the city and explain why you like thisplace. (2006/1/6) (2006/7/15)这是2006年1月和7月的真题(2)事情或活动类(event or activity)ex: Describe the most importantdecision you have made in your life. (2005/12/2)(3)人物类(person) ex: Describe yourfavorite teacher and explain

4、 how this teacher influenced you.(4)物体类(objects)ex:Describe thebest/worst invention in the 20th century and explain how it affects your life. 以上4个范围，就是ETS考察第一题的内容。接下来，就一个个主题来看怎么准备：（我在下面举的例子大部分以上海为例，大家可以根据自己的情况改写就可以）准备的核心原则:详见序II 主题I: 地点类先看4个真题和解题步骤: 1. Describe your favorite placein the city and exp

5、lain why you like this place. (2006/1/6) (2006/7/15)（1）首先描述一下这个地方：Shanghai, CenturyPark, locatedin Pudong, the largest park in Shanghai句型：Well, my favorite place is（2）喜欢的理由：Relax: with family or friends, enjoy thebeauty of the parkExercise：jogging around the park in the morning or eveningEntertainme

6、nt activities: flower show,firework show, gorgeous句型：The reasons why I like this place is asfollows:Firstly / Secondly (The second reason isthat) / (Finally)Therefore (小结)2. 你喜欢去什么park 或者 Publicarea? (2006/1/21) （2006/11/17）(同上) 3. A place/ city you want to visit(1) 描述想去参观的地方Beijing, the capital of

7、China,one of the biggest cities in China(2)想去参观的理由：Firstly, there are several famous sceneswith historical meaning, such as the Great Wall, the SummerPalace, theTian Anmen Squire, know history, and learn from historySecondly, 2008 Olympic games, great honor,proud4. 你和朋友在一起喜欢去什么地方？解释原因。（2006/1/14）（1）

8、喜欢去的地方是什么？Well, to me, I often go to the CenturyPark with myfriends. Located in Shanghai, Pudong, near where I live, largest park in Shanghai（2）为什么喜欢这个地方？Firstly, Entertainment facilities forrelaxation, have a good time with friendsThe second reason is that being quite andbeautiful, a good place for

9、 talking with friends All kinds of shows like the flower show,the firework shower, enjoy these activities大家可以看到，在这4个题目中，我反复用到the century park, 这就是前面序II讲的精华所在。按照这样的思路，可以大大缩短准备的内容，通俗点说就是你准备的内容会变少，反复操练这点内容，你会越来越熟悉。另外值得一提的是, 前面讲的4个主题是可以相互联系的，地点类完全可以和人物类相结合，可以自由搭配，如上面的第四题，换个问法: 你和朋友在一起最喜欢做什么事情？完全可以回答成，在c

10、entury park 聊天，看表演等等。地点类还需要准备的内容：准备思路1. BuildingDescribe the highest/emblematic/historic building inyour town.Describe a kind of traditional building in yourcountryThe OrientalPearlTower, It stands by the bank of the Huang Pu Riverand is opposite to the Bund which is famous for its grand buildings o

11、f variousarchitectural styles. The tower is 468 meters high. It is thehighest TV Tower in Asia and the third highest one in the world.The tower is the best place to get a birdsview of Shanghai. When it is sunny, it is really relaxed and happy to have thedistant views of the ChangjiangRiver and the C

12、hongmingIsland.The tower also has many wonderful andexciting entertainment items for both the old and the young like thethree-dimensional movie, hot balloon.It has already become the symbolicbuildings and tourism resorts in Shanghai.2. Place(1). Describe a shop/restaurant/museum/park/garden/an ideal

13、 house/ company andexplain why you like it. Park/ GardenThe CenturyPark, which islocated in Pudong near my community, one of the biggest park in Shanghai l Beautiful scenery, variousflowers, trees, grasses, singing of different kinds of bird, l Wonderful and excitingentertainment items like three-di

14、mensional movie, hot balloon, riding bicyclel All kinds of shows: fireworkshows, flower shows, statue shows, MuseumShanghaiMuseum, it is the biggest museum in Shanghai.It is located in the centre of Shanghai in the PeoplesSquare. The museum has 11 galleries and 3 exhibition halls cover the most majo

15、rcategories of Chinese Art.The museum tells the complete story of thehistory of China- paintings, coins, sculpture, ancient JadeIt would be a greatplace to those people who want to know China.RestaurantRestaurant in the OrientalPearlTower, ORT is 468 meters high and it is thetallest TV tower in Asia

16、 and the third tallest one in the world. The restaurant is on thesecond sphere of the tower. It would be a great time to have a bird view of Shanghai whilehaving dinner.There are some wonderful and excitingentertainment items there like the three-dimensional movies, hot balloon. Wecan relax ourselve

17、s after dinner.ShopI like the shop in the OrientalPearlTower.OPT is one of the symbolic buildings in Shanghai. It is 468meters high and is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest one in the world. It would be a great time toshop in the tower while having a bird view of Shanghai.You can bu

18、y some souvenirs in the shop likethe model of the OrientalPearlTower. It is meaningful to bring some souvenirs of Shanghai to friendsand family members. They can share the happiness with you.An ideal houseMy ideal house is near the CenturyPark, which isthe biggest Park in Shanghai.Beautiful scenery

19、of the park, variousflowers, grasses, trees, fresh air, and the singing of different kinds of birdsLots of wonderful and excitingentertainment items like the three-dimensional movies, hot balloon, ridingbicycles, a good place to relax myselfA good place to keep fit, jog around the CenturyPark everym

20、orning, good for healthCompanyThe oriental pearl tower groupThe company that develops and manages theoperation of the OrientalPearlTower, which is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest onein the world.The company has a good design of thebuilding that it is the best place to have a bird

21、view of Shanghai. When itis sunny, it is really relaxed and happy to have the distant views of the ChongmingIsland, the HuangpuRiver. The company also manages the tower verywell. It has lots of wonderful and exciting entertainment items like thethree-dimensional movies, hot balloon. The Oriental Pea

22、rl Towel has become oneof the symbolic buildings in Shanghai.(2). Describe your room and explain how you spend time there.RoomMy room is my favorite place of my home. Itis very big and is about 50 square meters.I have my book shelf, my computer, my ownTV and other furniture there. 学习的地方，placethat I

23、study, doing some reading, I have many books from history books tobusiness magazines娱乐的地方, placeto relax myself: listening to some music, surfing the internet, watching movieson the computer锻炼的地方, placeto do some exercise, doing some boxing in my room to keep fit and health(3). Describe your school

24、and campus and explain what impression it givesyou.Campus and schoolMy university gives me the deepestimpression. It is located in the suburb area of Shanghai.First of all, it has beautiful scenery. Thereare various flowers, trees and grasses planted in the campus and the air thereis very fresh. We

25、can also hear the singings of different birds.It has good exercise facilities, like thefootball court, the basketball court, the swimming pool, a big playground.Usually, would like to jog around the playground in the morning and swim in theafternoon to relax myself and keep fit.3. CityBeijing1. Hist

26、orical buildings like the Tian AnMen Square, the Summer Place, the Great Wall, It is the best place to know the historyand culture of the country by visiting these places with historical background.2. held the 2008 Olympic Games, greatfacilities like gyms and courts; 3. the volunteer of the game, do

27、 somecontribution to this country4. Countrywell, to me, I would like to visit the United States for the following reasons:First of all, lots of my friends are studying or living in the United States and we havent met for a long time. Iwould like to go to the United States to visit them to see how ev

28、erything is going on with them.Also, I want to see some famous historical places of the United States like the Yellow Stone National Park, Statue of Liberty, the White House, Times Square, the Grand Canyon, the Empire State building with my own eyes.主题II: 事情或者活动类（Event or activity）1. Describe the mo

29、st important decision you have made in your life. (2005/12/2)（1）最重要的决定是什么？Choose the university I want to attend and the major I will take.句型：Well, to me, the most important decision I have made in my life is（2）The reasons why I think it is the most important decision I have made in my life is as fo

30、llows:Firstly, it is the first independent decision I have ever made. Usually, my parent would like to make decision for me for they always take it for granted that what they chose for me is the best choice. But that time, I insist on choosing my favorite university and major based on my interests.T

31、he second reason is that a right university and major will probably have a significant influence on my further development. 2. 空闲时间用来做什么事情？(2005/12/3)（1）有哪些空闲时间？Well, to me, weekend is my spare time. Usually, I am busying working from Monday to Friday. （2）做什么？Actually, I do a lot of things when I am

32、 free from work.Relax and exercise: Century ParkHang out with good friendsDoing some house work and shopping3. 描述一件自己印象最深刻的celebration or moment? （2005/12/16）（2006/6/16）（2005/12/16）（1）是什么？Well, to me, the most impressive celebration is the celebration for Chinese New Year Festival It is a great time

33、 for the Chinese people to gather together and welcome a new year.（2）为什么印象深刻？Firstly, it is time for the family union. Every year during the New Year Festival, the whole family is gathering together to celebrate the coming of a new year. Usually, the whole family would have a big dinner together sha

34、ring the happy with the whole family. After dinner, it is time for firework. Beautiful and gorgeousSecondly, have a long vocation during the New Year Festival. Can do what you like: long trip to other places; visiting friends that havent met for a whole year4. Describe a social or celebration events

35、 in your culture. (2005/12/17) (2006/12/3)(同上)5. Describe a popular activity in your country?(2006/6/9/10)To me, a popular activity in my country is drinking tea.First of all, Tea is unique to China and it is a tradition for Chinese people to have tea in their daily life. Especially to those old peo

36、ple, after lunch or dinner, they will prepare a bottle of tea to share with the family or friends. Another reason why it is so popular is that it is helpful to peoples health. As is well known that tea is a drink that can help people prevent cancer and other disease. A cup of tea a day keeps a docto

37、r away.6. 你是怎样自我调节放松的？（2006/9/15）Well, to me, I have several methods to relax myself. They are as follows:Firstly, hang out with best friends, find a quite place to talk with friends, Secondly, Century Park near my community, jogging around the park, watch shows performing in the ParkThirdly, travel

38、ing, new places, know about new people and new culture7. 学生放假该做什么？（2006/11/19）Well, in my opinion, students should do something meaningful and interesting to enrich their lives.(1) Doing some volunteer work, know the outside world, enhance social responsibility, (2) Traveling, know about other cultu

39、res, be tolerate of other cultures(3) develop hobby: reading, dancing, playing piano8. 描述童年的一件Happy thing, why it is memorable? (2006/12/1)(1) 是什么？Well, to me, a happy thing in my childhoodis that I was elected the monitor of the class in my first school year. (2) 为什么memorable?Firstly, it was the fi

40、rst time that I felt I was trusted by others. The teachers and students in the class trusted me very much and they firmly believed that I can quite competent for that position.Secondly, the first time that I felt I am not only responsible for myself but for other people as well.This would encourage

41、me to do things better than usual. Set a good example for others9. Favorite time of a year? (2006/12/16)(1) 是什么？Well, to me, the favorite time of a year is the Chinese New Year Festival, which is a great day for family union.(2) 为什么？Firstly, a great time for family union, have dinner together sharin

42、g the happy things of the whole years with the family.Secondly, a long vocation, do everything you want to do, visit friends, a long trip通常活动类的题目需要和人物类和地点类相结合：XX人在XX地做XX事情，为什么重要，难忘，有趣？这样这个问题的回答就圆满了。照这样的思路，序II的思路完全可以用在这里。拿上面第六题来说，Century Park 又可以派上用场了，或者以前准备的地点类，都可以派上用场，休闲时间也完全可以去某个城市，某个国家旅游，也可以去某个知名

43、景点放松，大家随便结合，自己总结。主题III: 人物类（Person）1.Describe a family member/close friend/schoolmate/workmate/neighbor/anadventurous person A family member (influence you most/ youadmire most)Mother,my mother has a lot of good qualities worth my learningFirst ofall, an open-minded person, well-educated and quick t

44、o learn new thingsEx: inher fifties, she is learning how to use computers for she thinks it is importantto learn this skill.Also, sheis a hard-working person. She believes that once decided to do something, shemust do it best. She has been awarded the best employee of the company forseveral years fo

45、r her great contribution to the company.Close friendGood qualitiesof a good friendReliable,a friend indeed is a friend in need, help you out when you are in trouble orencourage your when you are frustratedA senseof humor, feel happy with a friend with a sense of humor, wont feel boringIntellect,lear

46、n the thinking method, inspired SchoolmateHelpful,help you when you have trouble in studyIntellect,get inspired and learn his way of thinkingA senseof humor, wont feel boring, interesting WorkmateHelpful:when you have trouble in your work, try to help you outRespectyour work and suggestion, A senseo

47、f humorNeighborHelpful:when you are on a business trip, take care of your pet, children, or your homeRespectyour privacy, not publicize themA goodsense of community, keep the community tidy and clean, An adventurous person2. Describe your favorite teacher andexplain how this teacher influenced you.M

48、yfavorite teacher is my English teacher who is from the United States. She makes me love to speakEnglish and love the culture of the Untied States.She givesme many English books and websites to practice English, for example, sheintroduces me the website of VOA. I found it is a good program to listen

49、 andspeak American English.Also, sheis not only a teacher but a good friend to me. She tells me a lot about thehistorical places in the United States, like the YellowstoneNational Park, the Grand Canyon, the EmpireStateBuilding, Statue of liberty, the WhiteHouse, Times SquareAnd nowvisiting the Unit

50、ed States is one of my objects in my life.3. Describe a famous businessperson/a sportperson/sports team you admire and explain why you admire him/her. BusinesspersonBillGates, the founder of Microsoft, a lot of good qualities worth my learningImpressiveprofessional knowledge in his field, created a

51、lot of new techniques in thesoftware industry, decide the direction of the companyAcharitable man, set up a charitable organization to help the poor student to goto university.A braveman, dare to do what he is interested to do, to give up the university study4. Describe your favoritesinger/actor/act

52、ress/band group/character in a film and explain why you likehim/her/them.Favorite singerCeline Dion, one of the most famoussingers in the Untied States.1. I like the song for the Titanic, myheart will go on. It is really a wonderful and romantic masterpiece of her.Every time I listen to this song, i

53、t would remind me the great love story.2. She is a hard-working and talentedsinger. She has been awarded several great prizes in the world. But she neversatisfies about these and tries to create more music to her fans.Favorite actor/actressJackieChan, 1. Theworlds greatest action star, admire his ex

54、cellent martial skills; Jackieshaped not only the movie, but also an entire generation. People like to mimichis martial skills.2.hard-working actor, practice his martial skills everyday; though he is verysuccessful in his career, he is very strict to himself and tries to make goodmovies to his fans.

55、 Favorite BandBeetles, famous English rock band,1. The Beatles shaped not only music butalso an entire generation. People mimicked all that they did, includinghaircuts, clothing, and outlook. Their style and innovative music set thestandard for all musicians to follow.2. Hardworking, though they are

56、 verysuccessful of their time, they have tried hard to create more excellent musicfor fans.Character in a filmForrest Gump 1. His good qualities: honest, keep hispromise, brave, all worth my learning in my life2. Appreciate the famous script: Life islike a box of chocolate, you never know what you a

57、re ganna get. Tells ussomething about life, really meaningful5. Describe a celebrity/a famous person inhistory you want to see most and explain why you want to see this celebrity.Jackie Chan1. One of the greatest action stars, goodat martial skills, shaped not only movie, but also an entire generation;2. Ask his what makes him successful in hiscareer, learn his good qualities看真题：1. 好老师的character? (2006/3/3)Well，to me, a good teacher should bear the following characters:Firstly, a good teacher should be pati