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1、英语口语话题讨论英语口语期末考试 话题讨论 TOPIC1：Which is more important for a college student, specialized knowledge or a wide range of learning. A1: It is universally acknowledged that our world is developing rapidly, and an unique skill for a person is indispensible. With a well specialized knowledge in a certain fi
2、eld, there is an army of graduates who have found a pleasant job, get promoted, or initiated ones own career successfully. Among millions of undergraduates who are now enjoying and have so far benefited tremendously from specialized university studies, We are inclined to the notion that the speciali
3、zed knowledge is far more important than a wide range of learning. B1: First, I admit that your statement to the issue is very wonderful. Have you ever notice the fact that obtaining all sorts of knowledge on a wide range of subjects guarantees ones job opportunity in such a competitive world, many
4、large corporations prefer a person with a wide range of knowledge. The wider the range of knowledge you have, the more angles you can receive to view the world , and surely the better prospective you will have. So were convinced that equipped with a wide range A2: To your statement we just have to d
5、isapprove. As we all know, a decent salary and a high-ranking position wouldnt be offered to one who were in lack of proficiency on the subject which requires extremely specialized skills related to his job. In a specific field, only when we are enabled to have specialized knowledge can we achieve o
6、ur ultimate goals. For example, doctors should be professional if they want to make an operation successfully. The pilot should also know explicitly how to control the plane when a safelanding is required. B2: In my opinion, you just misunderstood our views. We mean a wide range is much more importa
7、nt than the specialized one, and we havent denied the significance of specialized knowledge. A1: As you said, you havent denied the importance of specialized knowledge. We have reasons to doubt whether you have the suspicion to support our opinions. Even if what you said is true, first, how can you
8、convince us the fact that the diverse works in the world are divided into so many sorts, instead of one or two universal ones. And second, have you ever heard the fact that Bill Gates started his Microsoft relying on a wide range of knowledge without specialized knowledge in computer programming? B1
9、: Surely, we are stick close to our standpoint. What we stressed on is the key words “more important”. We maintained, It is a noteworthy fact that a high percentage of people are not working in their majors, which indicates that they devote themselves to some field that they were not specialized in.
10、 Meanwhile, it is not very likely for one to find a perfectly suitable work while beginning to search for jobs. If one has acquired diverse knowledge in university, he can easily find a position where he may apply what he has learned. A2: Well, we are firmly convinced that the fact is not as what yo
11、uve just confessed. Whether we can well adapt to the world is not depend on how wide the range of knowledge youve aquired is, but the degree of the knowledge youve handled. students who specialize in one field can be more professional than those who receive comprehensive education when they graduate
12、 and those well-trained experts might be more welcomed by the society. So its “its better to master one than engage ten”. B2: We thought we should debate according to the fact. The main reason why I put forward the idea is that taking classes in different subjects can guarantee students absorbing ba
13、sic knowledge. A good example in this point is Harvard University, which divides the courses into seven areas, including foreign cultures, historical studies, literature and arts, moral reasoning, quantitative reasoning, science and social analysis. Each undergraduate must take some classes in every
14、 area to get credit. As the most renowned university in the world, Harvard, through this means, ensures that each student has certain basic knowledge in an aspect, which will be a powerful strength while competing with others. In this case, the importance of a wide range of knowledge is self-evident
15、. In summary, the question ,which one is better between these two kinds of knowlege,c an not be answered in a nutshell. Defferent students like defferent patterns , and both of them are indispensable to our society. TOPIC2:Are copyright protection laws good or bad for poor countries? A1. Im sure the
16、 copyright protection laws is good for poor countires, because the laws show the respect for invention and inventor . As a result these laws provide a good environment for the development of science and technology. And this is most important to a country，Especially to a poor country. B1. I take your
17、 opinion but I think its hard for poor countries to develop quickly by themselves, that means they have to sue the advanced results in science and technology from other countries., they turn to themselves, so the copyright protection laws are unnecessary and be bad for these poor countries. A2. Well
18、, maybe you are right mostly, but youve ignored sth if a country just develop itself by stealing science and technology from others, they will lose the ability of creativity. How can they do further development. B2: I agree in principle but just as you said , you ignored something important. For poo
19、r countries their foundation is poor. They must learn from developed counties, but the copyright protection laws is an obstruction obviously. A1: Personally, I wouldnt go as far as that. You wouldnt learn something except for you do it by yourself. The copyright protection laws just make the poor co
20、untries learn by themselves. B1:Well well. Just as what you just said. The poor countries must get something to learn from. If the copyright protection laws are used widely, theyll pay more money for the copyright. One the key is they are poor. They cant afford it. A2. In spite of what you said. I t
21、hink the copyright protection laws bring more advantages than disadvantages for poor countries. They inspire the poor countries to the research and development of scientific and technological. B2: Well both of us have enough reasons to our opinion of this question. Its hard to say who are right. Whe
22、ther the copyright protection laws is good or bad for poor countries just depends on the characteristics of these countries. TOPIC3: The Internet does more harm than good to students. A1: Good afternoon. Im presenting the side that Internet does more good than harm to students. I hold the view that
23、the internet has enabled people to communicate with others all over the world. People can actually create a large number of friends via the web. The web is very good at putting people together with similar interests. And also we can keep in touch with our family members, friends, teachers and collea
24、gues by email, forums, club like XIAONEI and company website. Due to the internet we can get connected to each other and every place easily. B1: Thank you for your excellent argument. However, if students depend too much on internet communication, soon they will stop telephoning each other and just
25、QQ or MSN or XIAONEI chat to make friends and talking. They will be afraid to talk to people in real world once they are accustomed to virtual communication. So I consider that Internet impairs students communication skills. They might be totally different online and offline, because internet makes
26、them feel more relaxed and they can pretend themselves whoever they want. When they take off this fake coat, they will feel uncomfortable and no desire to communicate with strangers in reality. A2: Well, I see your point clearly. No offense, but I wonder whether this could happen if there is a good
27、supervise system. And, students nowadays are getting more and more extrovert. Internet is just offering them a stage to show themselves instead of pushing them away from the real world. And Im convinced that we can get the information of anything in a few seconds. News is instantly available at the
28、touch of a button. We can get informed of current affairs via major newspapers online. Meanwhile, its useful for research. People can use encyclopedia such as WIKI, YAHOO to broaden their horizon. The curriculum that has been offered online can help students a lot. They can gain from others knowledg
29、e and experiences, participate in chat rooms, share ideas and solutions and learn about the many diverse cultures out there. B2: While I admit there is considerable information students can obtain online, however, due to this explosion of information, students can hardly distinguish the good ones an
30、d the bad ones. So I hold the view that the Internet, on the dark side, contains many harmful materials especially like propaganda, violence and untruths. There are thousands of pornographic sites on internet that can be easily found and can be detriment to letting children use the internet. Student
31、s, without guidance of adults, can easily be contaminated by such information and get addicted to it. Thus will influence their study and whats worse, lead them to violence and propaganda. This is the most serious problem Internet has brought to teenagers. A1: I take your point but I think students
32、can have a clear definition of Cans and Cants. Although they do it, with good guidance, they can regard it correctly. Internet has brought them more than that, I consider that Internet also enhances entertainment and makes it relatively free. Music, pictures and video can all be shared via the Inter
33、net. We can download movies and video clips online without bothered to go out. Games are available, so there is an alternative for students to relax themselves. B1: What you argued is reasonable, but students can easily indulge themselves in Internet games and other recreations and abandon their stu
34、dy. Its likely that they can become addicted to Internet where they can get relaxation and entertainment. So its my considered view that students may spend hours staring at the screen instead of doing their homework. The result is eye strain, headaches, obesity and psychological dependence. Children
35、 can use the internet too much and fail to improve themselves in study, practice and communication. It is a very time wasting activity for teenage boys and girls because their time is very precious and they can hardly get rid of it on their own. A2: There is a lot of truth in what you said, yet, stu
36、dents can learn to overcome the dependence when they are struggling with the addiction to Internet, for everyone wants to be excellent. Internet is only one way that can spare them a moment. If Internet is banned, there still will exist other means of addiction that do harm to students. So Im convin
37、ced that Internet has helped people a lot in terms of commerce. Students can now purchase millions of products without ever visiting a store. This could vastly increase profits for a company and spare us a lot of time and money. At the same time, we can check our stocks without going out, find plane
38、 schedules and book flights with a considerable discount. By scanning the pictures online, we can feel like travelling the world and experiencing different cultures. B2: Thanks for all of you to give your precious points on this topic. Im now giving a conclusion. As we all know, there is no right an
39、swer to this question. On one hand, there are those who use Internet as a resource, use it as sparingly as possible, and find it to be very useful for doing well. On the other hand, there are those who misuse it and find it to be useful for doing harm and indulge themselves in it. Some of its effect
40、s could be seen as advantages or disadvantages, depending entirely on what the user wishes to view, how they look at it and how they deal with it. So I think every device is inborn neutral, what makes difference is us human beings. Only when we use it correctly, Internet can be brought the most to s
41、tudents as well as the world. Thank you! TOPIC4: Should examinations be replaced with other forms of assessment? A1: Good afternoon. Im presenting the side that examinations should be replaced with other forms of assessment. Im convinced that in many less developed countries with a large population,
42、 final exams which could be a decisive matter for students future can definitely bring them a considerable stress. Some examinees have breakdowns and even in extreme cases attempt suicide because they cannot handle the pressure. Pressure can lead many bright students to under-perform, which can chan
43、ge their life completely. So they are bound to suffer a lot from stress brought by exams. B1: Thank you for your argument. However, what I cannot agree is that in most cases, pressure is just the impulse that can motivate students. So what I consider is that examination is a good way to find student
44、s limits and gives them a lot of confidence if they succeed. In some high-stakes testing cases, the pressure induces examinees to rise to meet the exams high expectations. If one doesnt succeed it means that hes either not good enough or too lazy. So they just have to study harder the next time. Als
45、o, only those with real ability and great spirits can survive through pressure and gain success. A2: Well, what you argue might make sense, but how can we know a persons ability only via examinations? The society has witnessed a numerous cases in which people with high marks in school cannot well ad
46、apt to society or lack ability in coping with real affairs and their work. Personally, I hold the view that exams test memory more than creativity and understanding. They are known to be subject to practice effects, and do not necessarily assess the accumulated learning of students during their scho
47、oling years. Many say that they have forgotten all that they learnt in school or, in other words, for exams. Exams are a waste of time and nerves, if students arent interested in something, exams wont help them learn it either. B2: I see your point clearly; however, I wouldnt go as far as that. Teen
48、agers are in a rebellion state. Would they be willing to study by themselves if there werent examinations? As a result, I would say that exams give a good opportunity to check the knowledge quickly. Especially, when there is a rather large group of students. Students can compete with each other and
49、find their own weakness through exams and finally make improvement. They can have a clear self-definition on how quick they are able to study and how well they handle the knowledge. Its just a assessment that can help students learn more about themselves. A1: You are failing to see the point. Its just because students are accustomed to examinations, they have lost the desire to self-study. If there were no suc
