问答题 Interlocutor:
Now, I"d like you to talk about something between yourselves and speak loudly so that we can hear you. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking.
(Put Picture for Candidates in front of both candidates and give instructions with reference to the picture.)
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【答案解析】Candidate A:
This is a picture reflecting the grand spectacle of Opening Ceremony of Beijing"s Olympics. With so much preparation work before hand, we finally embrace such an exciting moment. People all share the same joy and happiness. Actually, I had the same response to it just as the people did in this picture.
Candidate B:
Me too. I still remember on that night of July 13th, I was watching TV in the dormitory. And at that moment, all my dorm mates were crazy. They were shouting, clapping and singing songs loudly. The excitement lasted the whole night. That night was a sleepless night indeed. But time files! Beijing Olympics is in full swing now!
Candidate A:
What you said is quite right. But we should remember the preparation work done by our Party. Without the Party, we can not have a new China. Without the Party, we cannot have today"s great achievements. From then on, I think, all Chinese people should be much more united as one to complete the most unique and wonderful Olympic Games. Candidate B, in your opinion, what improvements do you think Beijing has achieved when it comes to the Olympic Games?
Candidate B:
Well, good question. I think rail lines, roads, environment and air pollution in Beijing have all been greatly improved. These basic facilities are the guarantee for the Olympic Games. Do you agree with me?
Candidate A:
Certainly, the point you have mentioned belongs to the hardware. On the other hand, people, no matter old or young, have learned more English, including the relative culture, which helps to create a better language environment for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Candidate B:
Yes, quite right, China has been catching a fever for English. People of all ages and from all walks of life are crazy for English.
Candidate A:
Yes, the situation is encouraging. Taxi drivers have picked up Taxi English; those who are interested in business are occupied with BEC; young people are getting prepared for many kinds of English tests, such as PETS, IELTS and CET; children are working on the "Cambridge Young Learners"; and even the elderly are encouraged to learn Everyday English at community colleges.
Candidate B:
I think such English fever not only made great contributions to the 2008 Olympic Games, it has also promoted cultural and economic exchanges between China and other countries. What is more important, they have provided many of volunteers who can speak English and show Beijing"s image.
Candidate A:
Yeah, you are right.