本校推免面试英语口语准备

Ⅰ. 部分常见问题 进考场后,一般先做自我介绍,然后考官会问一些问题,考生要结合自己的经历和见解来准备答案,让自己回答的问题和自我介绍融为一个整体。否则,很容易被考官抓住把柄问个没完,这样就容易因紧张而露出马脚。这里列出一些考官常考的问题,供大家参考。 ------hometown Where are you from? How long have you lived there? How do you like it? Why? Do you live near here? Where about? What do you think are the good points about living in this city? ------family Could you tell us sth. about your family? What does your family usually do for the weekend? What do you think about living together with your parents? ------leisure Do you have any hobbies? How did you become interested in the hobbies? ------study/work Why do you choose to study at our institute? Why do you want to go to graduate school instead of finding a job? What are your favorite subjects? What kind of job did you do? Have you ever worked during the vacation? Why do you want to go back to study instead of going on with your work? What qualifications are needed in order to do your job well? What did you enjoy most about your campus life? ------future plans What do you expect to achieve during your study if you are enrolled into this institute? Do you think English is important for your future plans? In what aspects is it important? 针对部分常见问题,需做出的回答(一些模板): (1). self-introduction (自我介绍) Good morning, my dear teachers and professors. I am very happy to avail myself of the opportunity to introduce myself. I am *****, a ***(年龄)-year-old girl/ boy graduated from ****University. My major was ****. Four-year study in **** department gives me all-round knowledge about*****(专业名称). In the past two years I have been preparing for the postgraduate examination. I am a very hard-working person with great perseverance. And also, I am very kind-hearted as well and ready to help others especially when they are in troubles. Owing to my kindness I made a lot of friends in university. In my spare time I like sports. Among all the events, I like football best,because we should unite as one to achieve success. In my opinion, it is the best slogan of team work spirit. I also took some part-time jobs as a family tutor. One of my students got his mark improved through our joint effort and I was very proud of that. This is all for my self-introduction. If I am lucky enough to get the chance, I will devote all myself to my major and focus all of my energy on it. (2). reasons for my choice (考研原因) 1 Firstly, I have a profound love in my major, ***, which is very practical and useful. Through four years’ study in university I find the knowledge I have mastered is not enough to solve some specific problems though I have satisfactory marks in all the subjects. So I decide to further my education and take the postgraduate entrance examination. Secondly, I want to take ***(专业) as my life long career, therefore, further study in this field is still necessary. In my opinion, I can broaden my horizon and enrich the knowledge in this field through the postgraduate education. It is an indispensable step for my self-development in the future as well. Last but not the least, I have a long-lasting love of the atmosphere of campus. It is full of passion and youthful spirit. All the things can inspire me to form some fantastic thoughts and excellent ideas. This kind of atmosphere is very helpful for study. As for my choice of universities, I should say I love this university very much. When I came here for the first time I was deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere and the faculty. In addition, your university enjoys a good reputation in this field. I think as one of the most famous ******(专业)in our country, it provides people with enough room to get further enrichment. (3). plans in the postgraduate study (研究生期间你的 计划 项目进度计划表范例计划下载计划下载计划下载课程教学计划下载 ) First, a systematic view of *****is my first and most important goal in the postgraduate study. second, I would like to take more social activities to promote myself in every possible way. If possible, I will go on with/continue my study for doctorate degree. In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for my future profession and life after two/three years study here. (4). about hometown (介绍你的家乡) I am from **** a beautiful city in the****(写个方位)part of *** province. (如果是省会可以加上:it is also the capital city of **** province.) It is famous for**** (特产或是旅游项目). Every winter numerous visitors are attracted by its(特产或景物).The city lies in the ****(方位)part of China and the climate there is very suitable for living. Thanks to the government’s effort to protect the environment, our city is becoming more and more beautiful and attacks people all around the world. Last five years witnesses the fast economic development of my home town due to the Opening Policy. I believe my hometown will definitely be prosperous in the future. After my graduation I will return to my hometown and make my due contribution to its development. (5). about family (你的家庭) I have a happy family .In my family, there are five members: grandfather, father, mother, brother and I. My family is just like a hand, and each of us like a finger. Just as the relationship among fingers and hand, we five members live together and can not be separated. I will introduce my family to you. My grandfather My grandfather is a healthy old man. He likes moving and believes that one can have long life only if he takes exercise. So, though he is over seventy, he doesn’t feel tired after long walking. My father My father works in a private high school and he is the vice-headmaster of that school. My father is a diligent man. He likes reading and writing. No matter how busy he is, he must read something useful in his spare time. He often says that as a teacher who must read as much as he can. He does what he says. He gives me a good sample with his action. My mother My mother is a hardworking housewife. She is a kind, gentle and diligent woman. She cooks and washes for us day after day. However, in my mind, she is the greatest woman in this world. Now I study out of my home, and I always miss her very much. I miss her cooking, I miss her speaking too much, and, of course, I also miss our quarrelling! My brother My brother is a clever and tall boy. He is a senior high student .I am three years older than him. He likes reading. His favorite writer is Yi Zhongtian. Therefore, he reads most works written by Yi Zhongtian and watches all the programs talked by him, called Bai Jia Jiang Tan. In my mind, he is a thoughtful boy. Myself I am a college student. Next year, I will graduate. I dream much for my future.In the future, first I will be a teacher. But maybe I will try other kinds of jobs, such as free writer, editor ,and so on. However, no matter what is my hobby, I will be on my own stage; no matter which stage I am on, I will dance wonderfully! (6). about university (你的大学) My university is …., which is modern and smart. You see, the many age-old buildings here are actually great libraries and labs. Scientific and technological development is easily smelt in the air, because she never lags behind the world. Her everlasting youth and vigor beam through every corner of the campus and the young in school vivify every piece of concrete and wood here. What makes me happy and strong is that it perpetuates me with unfading energy. And it is definitely beneficial for me to be granted enthusiasm. The deep impression of my university is her creativity and profundity. As is known to all, she has a wide range and comprehensive style. No wonder I can enjoy the multi-colored life here. Every school year a diversity of competitions and activities are held and a large number of students take active part in them. I do appreciate such a style, and in my mind’s eye, she re sembles a tall tree silhouetting with all shapes of branches while stretching far into the blue sky. Undoubtedly there is a world of difference between university and high school. University students are supposed to enjoy more freedom to develop themselves. However, … seems more concerned about the efficient cooperation and teamwork among students as to prepare them for the competitive society. I believe upon graduation I will be equipped with abundant skills to face more unknown challenges. After all, in my opinion, university is for more cultivated character, richer knowledge and greater abilities.That’s why I chose …. She provides me with what I’ve dreamed of.After my graduation, I want to find a job in Siemens and make good use of the theories I will have learned from this university. I have the potential to be a professional manager and do program management. (7). Why do you change your major? (为什么换专业) I have shifted my major from Mathematics to Quantitative Economics, mainly out of my interest. During the holidays, I got the chance to work for a company as an intern, when I first acquainted myself with the knowledge of Quantitative Economics, and I was attracted deeply by it. What’s more, what I have learned can be applied very well to this subject. Meanwhile, the major has gained wide application and concern for the time being. So gradually, I got the idea that I should try my best to learn Quantitative Economics. (8). Why do you choose this major? (为什么选择这个专业) I major in International Trade and have great interest in it. International trade currently become increasingly important in the world of globalization, and those companies desirous to file themselves into the international market and have to confront plenty of issues. Thus, corresponding emphasis have been put on these issues in this field. But during my college study and internship period, I have found I have many to study, so it is very necessary and urgent for me to grasp firmly and comprehensively the relevant knowledge of international trade. That is why I chose this major. Now I look forward to enriching my scope in this field in our university. (9). Could you tell the importance of English? (您觉得英语重要吗) Yes, it’s very important. It plays an indispensable role both in my academic study and future career. When I look for some learning material on-line for my research paper, the Chinese information is usually not enough, and thus the English information works as an essential compensation. Furthermore, when I command English,work efficiency will be greatly improved because the time of the translation between languages is shortened. (10). plans in the postgraduate study (研究生期间你的计划) I’ve already made a plan for my postgraduate study. If luckily I got the admission to the …university, I would make good use of the two/three years. You know, three years is very short for an aspirant pursuer for knowledge, so it’s necessary to make a good plan both for my academic research and future career. First, I will try my best to grasp the theoretical knowledge and set the solid foundation for my further study. Second, if time permits, I will do some part-time job relevant to my major and in this way I can put the theory into practice. Third, I will apply for a doctor degree and if impossible I will find a job related to my major and become an expert in this field. (11). plans after graduation (毕业后有什么打算) After my graduation, I want to find a job in Siemens and make good use of the theories I will have learned from this university. I have the potential to be a professional manager and do program management. I love economic policy research. After graduation, I want to further my study for a Doctor’s degree. Then I’ll work for a research institute. What satisfies me most is to make contributions for Chinese economic growth. (12). What can you tell me about yourself? (关于你自己,你能告诉我些什么?) I am 21 years old, born in Heilongjiang province, northeast of China. I am now a senior student at Beijing XX University. My major is packaging engineering, and I will receive my bachelor’ degree after my graduation in June. In the past four years, I have spent most of my time on study. I have passed CET4/6 with an ease and I have acquired basic knowledge of packaging both in theory and in practice. Besides, I have attended several packaging exhibition held in Beijing and I have taken a tour to some big factories through which I have had a deep understanding of domestic packaging industry. Compared to developed countries such as U.S., unfortunately, although we have made extraordinary progress since 1978, our packaging industries are still underdeveloped. But I have full confidence in a bright future if only our economy can keep the growth pace still. I choose to learn law in my graduate study because pursuing law is one of my lifelong goals. I like my major packaging and I won’t give up it. If I can pursue my master degree here I will combine law with my former education. I will work hard in patent, trademark, copyright in the packaging field. I am optimistic and confident. Sometimes I prefer to stay alone, reading, listening to music, but I am not lonely. I like to chat with my classmates on various subjects. My favorite pastime is playing volleyball. Through college life, I learn how to keep balance between study and entertainment. By the way, I was an actor of our amazing drama club. I had a few glorious memories on stage. (13). What would you like to be doing within five years after graduation?(在毕业以后5年内你想做些什么?) Five years are quite a long time, I would like to divide it into two parts for my future plan. In the three years of postgraduate in this university, if I am admitted, I will spend our my efforts on the knowledge of my major and skills concerned, and try to learn more interpersonal skills at the same time. After equipping myself full, when I will get my master’s degree, I will immense myself into the society in the next two years. I will find a job which I love and specialize in so that I can make a contribution to our nation as well as the society. (14).What is your greatest strength? (你最突出的优点是什么?) As for my strongest strength, I think it is my conscientiousness in work and learning, which promotes me to develop unceasingly and devote myself in my work and do a good job. I think it is helpful for my future work. 1. 相关表达: be lack of experience 缺乏经验 be lack of proper planning 缺乏合理的计划 drive myself work too hard 辛苦工作 set high goals 制定高目标 be eager to complete an assignment 急于完成任务 critical to others 对其他人要求严格 2. 相关句型: My greatest weakness lies in My greatest weakness is I am…, I think that is m y greatest weakness. I’ m a perfectionist that I always require myself get a job well done. 3. 范例 There is no perfect man in the world, so do I. I feel that my greatest weakness is that I often devote nearly all the time in work. Sometimes I even forget to do some excises. Although this weakness makes me sad sometimes, I try my best to overcome it. (16). How do you feel about your progress today? (对于你至今所取得的进步你是怎样看的?) To be frank, I made a great progress in the past few years with the help of my classmates and friends and under the guidance of my teachers. In academic aspect, I acquired much basic knowledge of this field from text books and learnt how to solve problems with them. In other aspects, I got along well with all my classmates and gained their friendship and respect. What is more important is that I learnt to work with the others and now I have a good sense of teamwork. All in all, the last few years are really important for me. 问完上边问题后,考生有时需要就一个话题进行自我陈述。在此也列举了一些常考话题,仅供参考: (1). Why do you choose Renmin University to study MPA? Tell me a little about Renmin University from your point of view. (2).What has been your greatest accomplishment in solving a problem? Use a specific example to demonstrate. (3). Please tell me sth. about the job you have held, and what you have learned form it. (4).What do you think about taking part-time job? Somebody thinks that it is necessary for every university student to take, do you agree or disagree? (5). Tell me the time when you made a bad/good decision. (6).What is your point of view about the hot debate of private housing? (7). Explain your understanding on the old saying “practice makes perfect”/ “age brings wisdom”/ “silence is gold” ect. (8).What are the main problems in our society/of college education, and how to solve them? (9).What does happiness mean to you? (10).What’s your view on the gap between rich and poor? 在面试快结束的时候,一般考官都会问,你有没有什么要问的。这时候,如果你是最后一个考生, 明显感到所有的考官都急切的想离开,你可以说“I have nothing else to ask”; 否则,一般不适合说“I don’t have any question.”, 可以问考官一两个你关心的问题, 比如: (11). Which is the best course in our school? (什么课程是我们院最好的课程) (12). Does our school provide some guidance of job to XXX? 最后可以说:Thank you for giving me the chance. I hope to see you again and soon. (谢谢您给我机会,我希望很快能再见到您。) Ⅱ. 复试常用话语: 由于紧张,难免面试老师的话听不清楚,千万不要不好意思进行询问(当然也不能就一个问题一直问个不停),对于自己不清楚的问题一定要勇于承认,免得弄巧成拙。如果别人的表达没有听懂想再次用自己的话表达,用什么样的话表达,因此为大家整理了一些常用话语避免尴尬。 (1). Sorry, I did not catch/follow your meaning. Pardon, please. (2). Let me pu t it another way. You mean that … (3). Well, let me see. I am not the expert on this, but I have heard quiet a lot of such discussion from TV program and other people’s talking, so I think … (4). That’s not exactly what I mean / You know, that’s what I thi nk. (5). I’ m not really sure, I’ll have to check. (6). Um, this isn’t easy to explain/ Hard to say, but I think I would have … (7). I can’t tell you how sorry I am, but I really don’t know. I will have to check. (8). I’m not exactly sure how to put this, but I am really sorry. (9). The point is … (10). Yes, that’s true, but … 6