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1、疯狂漫画编辑部疯狂漫画编辑部1 英语英语20112012 学年第二学期大学英语（四）口语考试学年第二学期大学英语（四）口语考试(2010 级普本级普本)Directions: In the following, there are 10 given situations. Youre asked to draw lots to choose one situation and create a dialog with your partner. The dialogue must go 6- 10 turns.1. A asks B why he looks furious. B says t
2、hat he wanted to buy an ordinary digital camera, but was tricked into buying an expensive professional one. When he went back and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one, the shop assistant behaved rudely. As B left, he heard the assistant say he was too poor to buy a good camera. A suggests that B c
3、omplain to the Consumer Protection Agency and ask them to help him get a refund.2. John and Sally meet on the street. Owing to a series of plastic surgery operations Sally has had, John fails to recognize her at first sight. Sally explains that she had the bridge of her nose raised, her single-folde
4、d eyelids made double-folded, and her teeth straightened in order to find a good job. John objects, saying that practical abilities count more than good looks3. Josh just learned a forest fire broke out on Hong Kongs Dayu Mountain. Maggie heard the local government sent firefighters and helicopters
5、to put out the fire. Maggie believes there is no point in stopping the fire since it is a phase in the natural cycle. Forests get rid of old debris to make room for new growth. Josh disagrees because the fire-hit area extends nearly 4,000 square meters, and countless rare butterflies were killed in
6、the fire, which is a great loss. Moreover, the blaze is a threat to human lives.4. Pamela has worked in a shoe-making factory for three years. She is diligent, often working overtime; she is efficient, able to complete the assigned tasks quickly and satisfactorily; and she is getting along well with
7、 her colleagues, demonstrating a good spirit of teamwork. Her boss Charles, impressed by her performance, promises to give her a rise in pay and promote her to be a manager. She is, however, expected to work in a distant African country, where she is to launch a branch office. Pamela accepts the off
8、er.5. Before Pamela finished her internship at the company, her boss, Mr. Atkin, offered her a permanent job. Pamela has been admitted to a Masters degree program and intends to leave. Atkin tries to keep her by promising a promotion and a raise, but in vain. Pamela believes that further education w
9、ill sharpen her competitive edge and promises to help find a replacement.疯狂漫画编辑部疯狂漫画编辑部2 英语英语6. Simon asks Eliza why people say “keep your fingers crossed” when they wish others good luck. Eliza tells him that the practice probably has its roots in the ancient Christian belief that “making the sign
10、of the cross” would keep away evil spirits and bad luck. Children often cross their fingers when they tell a small lie in order to avoid bad luck or punishment.7. Wang Qiang and Liu Li are planning to go abroad on a holiday trip. Li suggests going to some Asian countries such as Korea and Japan, whi
11、le Qiang proposes flying to Europe, where they can experience different cultures, customs, and architecture. They agree on a whirlwind tour instead of a long journey.8. Jane and Bob are discussing why some famine-stricken African countries refuse genetically modified (GM) crops and foods and why man
12、y Europeans insist that process GM foods be labeled. Their reasons are as follows: GM crops are stronger than native crops and may eliminate native crops in the fields; GM foods may be unsafe; GM fish may be abnormally large, etc.9. An article claims that the bubble in the real estate market is goin
13、g to burst. Simon and Pamela do not agree with this point of view and maintain that the government is trying to stabilize the property market. In answering Pamelas questions about the reasons for the overheated property market last year, Simon mentions low interest rates, the bear stock market, peop
14、les search for status symbols, a more comfortable life, and possible further rises in property values.10. Josh, a new employee, was ten minutes late for work because of a traffic jam. His friend Maggie tells him that Americans treasure time, and he should try to be punctual for work; at least, he sh
15、ould have called the secretary about his possible delay. Maggie also tells Josh that at an American university, if students handed in assignments late, the professors would lower their grades or even refuse to grade their work. Josh remains puzzled because he learns Westerners may be late for a part
16、y, then Maggie gives an explanation.疯狂漫画编辑部疯狂漫画编辑部3 英语英语例文：例文：1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened? B: Nothing. Id rather not talk about it. Just dont ask. A: Come on. You shouldnt keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome. B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy
