2012级研究生英语口试题目1.What are the features of academic writing? In what way is academic writing different from ordinary English?A: Hi, ….. I need your helpB: Ok, do not worry,what’s wrong?A: My teacher asks me to write an academic paper, but I do not know how to write. and I know you are good at academic writing, so I hope you can give me some suggestionsB: Ok! Firstly, I know that there are eight main features of academic writing, like complex, formal, objective, explicit, hedged, responsible, precise and accurate.A: Can you give me a specific example?B: Ok!Generally, written language is objective rather than personal. Therefore, avoid words like "I", "me", "myself".A:Ok, I know, it is different from ordinary, English is the features of academic writing, like formal, responsible, precise and accurate B: Yes, If you want to know more information, you can also surf the internet A: Ok, I will, thank you for your suggestions,it is readly kind of you! B: You're welcome, best wish for you.2. What is the challenge of writing a good abstract?A: Hi, ….. What’s wrong? I feel you're very tiredB: Yes, recently, I have been busy writing an academic paperA: academic paper? Is your tutor very strictB: Yes, paper's abstract is difficult for me, because I write several times, but my tutor thinks that it could be betterA: That is trouble! The paper abstract usually include background, methods, results and discussion, conclusions. What is difficult?B: Language's precise, concise and Logic! Because my language skills is poor.A: I know a good paper web, which there is a lot of good papers abstracts, maybe this will help youB: Ok, thanks, I willA: you also need a convertation with your tutor. and you will know where you are wrong and how to write.B: year! Now I will go to his office. Time is coming, I must goA: OK, good luck! ByeB: Thanks, bye…3. What are some challenges when giving a presentation of your research? A: Hi, ….. I heard you are invited to participate in the international geography conference, congratulations.B: thanks. Now, I am doing to prepare for something.A: Do you need a presentationB: Yes.A: This is a good chance to show your research capacities, and you can also communicate with some famous geographersB: en…so I think I need to learn a lot.A:en… do you think which part is difficult for you?B: In my opinion, maybe it is introduction. Becouse a good beginning is half done. But introduction is beginning of the whole presentation, I may be nervous, head likes a blank, finally, I do not know what to say.A: ho…You should be well preparedB: Yes! And you?A: For me, to present the main parts is difficult. Because I think it needs a strong logic. I must clearly know, how to say first part, second part and so on.B: Year! So we should learn from the experienced peopleA: We could also see some related videos. Ho…it is time for dinner, Let’s go.B: Ok, let's go.4. If you are invited to speak at a conference but can not attend how would you turn down the invitation?如果你被邀请到在一次会议上发言，但不能参加，你会怎么拒绝邀请？A: Hi, ….. What happens? I feel you're very tiredB：You know I received an invitation in the morning.A: Yes, this is worth celebrating, but it seems that you aren’t happy, why?B: That day is my mom’s birthday, it is a special day for me, I have more important things to do, I would like to stay with my mother, so I have no time to attend the conference. And now I don’t know how to turn down the invitation. Can you help me?A: ok, you can write a letter to the organizing committee, told them the reason why you can’t attend the conference, and express regret for you can’t participate in the meeting. You needn’t worry, I believe that the members of the organizing committee will understand.B: That’s great! Thank you! Now, I must go home and write a letter. A: OK, Bye!B: Bye!5. How can you judge whether the text you find on line is reliable? 你怎么能判断你发现网上的文本是否可靠？A: Oh! My God! I'm crazing!B: What is wrong?A: I was downloaded some papers about research ancient village from Baidu. But many of them are useless, so I must to download some others. B: Why?A: I find some of these texts I find on line is reliable, such as the data is fraud.B: Ah, You download those papers from Baidu, It’s no wonder that some of them are unreliable. When you downloading, you should pay attention to those which are credible and which are not credible.A: It’s mean that you know how to identify these articles believable, haha.. It’s great! Can you tell me how to judge whether the text I find on line is reliable? You know that is a very boring thing.B: Of course, First, you should select Journal Net. Second you should pay attention to the information of author and whether the sources of datas is trust. I hope these can hlep youA: yea, Thank you!B: you are welcome!6. What is culture shock? What causes culture shock? How to overcome it?A: Hello,Lily.B: Hello,Lucy.A::Have you heard the word “culture shock”? My teacher asked me to think this word last class, but I do not understand this word.B: Yeath, I just have read some knowledge about this word in my English book. Culture shock is simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture.A: Oh, this seems to be a common situation. When you move to a new place, you're bound to face a lot of changes.B: Yes,That can be exciting and stimulating, but it can also be overwhelming. You may feel sad, anxious, frustrated, and want to go home.A: This is right. You are a master of learning. If you have this problem ,do you know how to face this case or how to overcome it？B: From my perspective, Culture shock is not something you can avoid when living in a new place. You must learn how to interact with other people.A: Yes, this is a good idea. However, when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it.7. How can you remain true to your own culture while respecting others? And how can you balance the two?A: Hello,Lily.B: Hello,Lucy.A: Recently, we often talk about the topic of the cultural differences.This is a complex question.B: Yes,We know that culture is equal for us, but how to remain true to your own culture while respecting others?A: I think that by respecting other people's culture you aren't taking anything away from your own culture , your own belief in your own God or not belief in your own God.B: I think that the more you learn, whatever you learn does not diminish your basic beliefs.A: Yes, I totally agree with your opinion. I also believe that by respecting others, we increase our self respect at the same time. B: At the same time, you have your freedom. but you definitely have to respect them and follow them while you are visiting that culture. A: This right,En ,it is time for dinner,let’s go.B: let’s go.8. What gifts should we avoid giving to American people? Why?A: Hello,Lily.B: Hello,Lucy.A: In our country, we often give gifts to each other. When giving gifts, We know what to give, and what to avoid. But in American, do you know how to give a appropriate gift?B: Gift-giving customs vary from culture to culture. It is important to understand how various countries view gift giving.A: en, yeath. Gifts may be viewed as thoughtful gestures, generosity, business development & promotion, or payment for special favors. However, what gifts we can not give to American people?B:In my view,I think we should avoid giving to American people the Obvious Regift. Sometimes the gift itself is great, but what hurts is the knowledge that it wasn’t chosen especially for them.A: Yes, I totally agree with your opinion. I also think it is easy to cause unpleasant when giving American people an pet as a gift. B: So, Never, ever give American people an animal unless you are 100 percent sure they want one and are capable of caring for it.9.What should an applicant pay attention to when writing a job application letter in English?A：Hi……oh(吃惊)，you are unhappy，so ,what are you worrying about? B: Oh,you know,I am looking for a job,but ,it is difficult for me to write a job application letter.A: Write a job application letter?B: Yeah,oh ,it is too much trouble……A：Don't worry ,I will help you.B：oh,that is great.（下午，A来找B，拿出一张准备好的资料，给B，上面是关于写信的模式。