【正确答案】H: I'd like to choose the first topic—Housing problems. The housing problem in big cities is one of the most serious problems which face us at present. Though it has aroused the concern of an increasing number of people, the condition is still far from being satisfactory. And it is urgent for us to take effective steps to solve this problem. There are many ways to solve this problem. Some suggest we build high buildings, and others propose we open up underground housing areas. Between the two, I am in favor of the first idea and against the latter one. This is because the first one is more practical, easier to carry out and less expensive. Modern science and technology has made it possible for people to build high buildings and to supply water, electricity and elevators for people living in them. The second idea is unrealistic: it needs a lot more money which we don't have at present; it takes a longer period of time to carry out. It is reasonable to assume that building high buildings is a better way to solve the housing problem in big cities. Thank you. Now... (say the name of candidate B), would you like to ask... (say the name of candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.) B: Can you tell us something about your house? A: Well, I am now living in a small room with a friend. We first rented it last month. It's very small and very simple. There is a bed, a desk and a bookshelf in all. E: What do you think is the most serious housing problem in Beijing. A: The prices of houses are too high. It seems impossible for one to buy a house in Beijing by oneself. Now... (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please? B: I'd like choose the first topic—studying abroad. Attending school abroad has many advantages. In the first place, by looking at our own country from the outside, we can better see the strong points and weak points of our nation and therefore widen our vision and broaden our minds. Second, while studying in a foreign country, we can travel widely, visiting famous scenic spots and making friends with the local people. Thirdly, we can use the foreign language in our daily life so that our ability in the second language may be improved quickly. But the most important thing in attending a foreign university is to get acquainted with the latest knowledge in science and technology and make use of the first-rate facilities available. For all these advantages, it is really worthwhile to go abroad for education. However, as everything has two sides, there are also some disadvantages in attending a foreign university. The most serious problem is the language barrier. Most of the students who are ready to go abroad do not have adequate proficiency in the language spoken there. As a result, on arriving there, they will find it difficult to understand what the instructors are saying. Besides, for lack of knowledge of the customs and way of life of the local people, they may run into trouble in dealing with various situations. Therefore, misunderstandings often arise; Furthermore, the cost of living is much higher than that in our country, so most students have to find part-time jobs in order to help support themselves. Faced with these difficulties, many students find themselves unable to pay full attention to their studies and some students may even fail in their courses and learn little. Therefore, given an opportunity to attend a school abroad, one must consider both sides of the factors carefully before making up his mind. On the whole, it is a good thing to go and study abroad particularly when the subject is very weak or not available in our country. But on the other hand, one must not lose sight of the disadvantages. Thank you. Now... (say the name of candidate A), would you like to ask... (say the name of candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.) A: What do you hope for most if you study abroad? B: What I hope for most is to learn their advanced science and technology and management, meanwhile, I have the chance to confront different cultures. Then I will have a broad understanding of life itself and the world I'm living in. All of this will definitely do good to my personal development. E: Some local students feel that overseas students are treated better, what do you think? B: I don't think it's completely true. Overseas students have much greater challenges to face, so relative to what they have to go through, they are treated the same as the local students. Perhaps there are slightly more lenient entrance requirements, but international students are paying quite a lot of tuition in order to study at the university.