问答题
2. Interlocutor:
Now, I'd like you to talk about something between yourselves. We're just going to listen.
(Place the Picture Sheet 1 in front of both candidates.)
I'd like you to talk about the landscape. This is the picture for your reference. It shows four kinds of landscapes: 1) the grassland; 2) the desert; 3) the mountain; 4) the seaside.
Now, I'd like you to talk about something between yourselves. We're just going to listen.
(Place the Picture Sheet 1 in front of both candidates.)
I'd like you to talk about the landscape. This is the picture for your reference. It shows four kinds of landscapes: 1) the grassland; 2) the desert; 3) the mountain; 4) the seaside.
【正确答案】1. The grassland is very beautiful. There is tender green grass everywhere which can make your eyes relax. In the grass there are some wild mushrooms and little flowers here and there, like shining stars. There are also wild rabbits and birds. The sky is always blue, and the space is very open. There are many cows and sheep grazing all around. You can ride a horse, drink fresh milk, live with those shepherds to experience special native life, such as horse racing, wrestling and eating delicious roast mutton. Life is very peaceful there.
2. It may be difficult and uncomfortable to live in desert, but the landscape there is very characteristic. There are cactuses and camels. It's dry there with very strong sunlight. There is sand all around and sometimes the wind blows large amounts of sand that can be very dangerous to people. There is sometimes an oasis in the middle which can provide for animals some water and food. If you want to travel in the desert, you have to bring a lot of water with you or you may die of thirst.
3. The mountains contain rich resources of both plants and animals. It is usually covered with thick forests. Some mountains are so high that there is snow on the top with clouds around it. There are some waterfalls and brooks in the mountain. Various animals take mountains as their home, including some rare animals that are under the protection of law. It's said you can experience four seasons in large mountains. Many mountains have been set as the scenic spots traveled by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
4. Living beside the sea may be a great enjoyment. The air is always fresh. The sea is blue with various kinds of fish. There are many islands. On the beach there are often beautiful shells that can be used for decoration. Many people choose the sea as the resort. You can sail around the sea on a ship or swim in the seawater, or lie on the beach enjoying sunlight. You can eat a lot of delicious seafood such as crabs and lobsters. But in some areas, people may have typhoons that can sometimes be very destructive.
2. It may be difficult and uncomfortable to live in desert, but the landscape there is very characteristic. There are cactuses and camels. It's dry there with very strong sunlight. There is sand all around and sometimes the wind blows large amounts of sand that can be very dangerous to people. There is sometimes an oasis in the middle which can provide for animals some water and food. If you want to travel in the desert, you have to bring a lot of water with you or you may die of thirst.
3. The mountains contain rich resources of both plants and animals. It is usually covered with thick forests. Some mountains are so high that there is snow on the top with clouds around it. There are some waterfalls and brooks in the mountain. Various animals take mountains as their home, including some rare animals that are under the protection of law. It's said you can experience four seasons in large mountains. Many mountains have been set as the scenic spots traveled by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
4. Living beside the sea may be a great enjoyment. The air is always fresh. The sea is blue with various kinds of fish. There are many islands. On the beach there are often beautiful shells that can be used for decoration. Many people choose the sea as the resort. You can sail around the sea on a ship or swim in the seawater, or lie on the beach enjoying sunlight. You can eat a lot of delicious seafood such as crabs and lobsters. But in some areas, people may have typhoons that can sometimes be very destructive.
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