【正确答案】Topic Card A
a. Economy
What do you think of marketing?
Marketing focuses on the wants of consumers. It begins with first analyzing the preferences and demands of consumers and then producing goods that will satisfy them. This eye-on-the-consumer approach is known as the marketing concept, which simply means that instead of trying to sell whatever is easiest to produce or buy for resale, the makers and dealers first endeavor to find out what the consumer wants to buy and then go about making it available for purchase.
b. Food
What is fast food?
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a packaged form for take-out/ take-away. The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam-Webster in 1951.
c. College
What should students take into consideration when they choose professors?
Nowadays, many universities open electives for students to freely choose. I think when they choose professors, students should take two factors into consideration. First, teachers' personalities play a significant role in this issue. The teachers, who are humorous, easy to communicate with and open-minded, are most welcome. Second, the fields that teachers expertise in are also important. Students should choose the fields that they are interested in. Thus, they can keep their enthusiasm to study.
Questions maybe asked:
1. Is a test of spoken English necessary?
I think it is absolutely necessary to hold a test of spoken English in China. The most important thing for English learning is to use, and the spoken English test will make college students become aware of the importance of speaking English. Besides, such a test will help them with their communicating skills.
2. Can you list some reasons why some people are against the test of spoken English?
Some people consider it is unnecessary to hold the test of spoken English. There are two reasons. First, good reading and writing skills would be enough for the average English learners. Second, college students are already under considerable pressure from their course and another required test will only add to their burden.
Topic Card B
a. Discipline
Are you an honest person? Why should people be honest?
Yes, I am. It is true that nowadays, we often confront confidence crisis such as cheating, overcharging, and fake commodities and so on. I believe people should be honest. Firstly, only honest people can be truly respected by others over a long period of time. Secondly, honesty, as a traditional virtue of the Chinese people, can make our life easier and more harmonious. Thirdly, honesty can make our society more stable. Take Singapore as an example, it is a society featuring trust and integrity and it has a comparatively low criminal rate.
b. Travel
Where do you like to take a vacation?
I will choose the beaches to take a vacation. Warm climate is one of the most important features that the beach has. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The sea and the warm climate determine the activities that are available at the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal sites, there are discos and restaurants where people can dance or party throughout the night. I like the beaches.
e. Lifestyle
Do you save money? Why?
Yes, I do. First of all, saving money is a preparation for a secured life. The best way to secure a safe and sound life and be free from poverty, want and anxiety about future is, of course, in current situation, to have a certain amount of money in hand. In addition, money dissipating and luxurious life can weaken us. Finally, saving for the rainy day is a long and fine tradition of Chinese nationality. We, the Chinese, pay a lot of attention to savings, which means secured life, to some extent.
Questions maybe asked:
1. Do you make friends online?
Yes, I do. Nowadays, surfing the Internet has becoming a new life style of many people. More and more people are fond of making friends online. So do I. I can make new friends from every walk of life with diversified cultural background. Also, online communication is both times-saving and money-saving.
2. Is it wise to make friends online?
I think people should be careful when they make friends online. Every coin has two sides. One can make new friends from various backgrounds. But some people will be cheated by some "false friends". Some people will conceal their identities and cheat others for fun or for money. So, people should be alert when they want to make true friends online.