【正文】 nal development? 3) What’s the relationship between one’s character and his relations with others? 4) What can be done to improve one’s relationship with others? 5) What do you think of yourself as a social man? Surfing on the Internet has bee part of life for many people. Some of them enjoy making friends over the internet, why do they make friends in this way?Followup questions: 1) What are the problems in making friends in this way?2) How do you make sure that a “friend” you have never seen is sincere and honest?3) How do you protect your own privacy?4) Have you ever met an Internet friend in person? If yes, what impressed you most?5) How different are you judgments of the person before and after the meeting?Nowadays, some people are not willing to help strangers in difficulty even when they are asked for help. Why are these people unwilling to help others?Followup questions: 1) What will you do when you find a pickpocket stealing money from somebody near you?2) What will you do if a robber attacks you? Why?3) How would you feel if nobody helps you when you cry for help?4) What makes it so hard to help others, especially strangers?5) What are the possible causes of this social apathy or numbness?Politeness is a useful strategy in keeping good relationship. But appropriate language use is not that easy for quite a few people. What do you think of the power of language use in social life? Followup questions: 1) How do you feel when someone speaks to you in a wrong way?2) What do you think are important in language use? 3) How different are the ways you speak to your boss and parents? 4) What determines your choice of words and tone of voice? 5) What personal qualities determine one’s appropriate language use? Sincerity and honesty are cherished human qualities in social interaction while telling lies is what most people hate. Why are some people insincere and dishonest? Followup questions: 1) How do you judge a person in terms of honesty?2) How do you react to your partner’s dishonesty?3) Have you ever lied to your friend? Why/Why not? 4) What’s the most important basis of a good relationship? 5) What do you think of “A man is judged by the pany he keeps”? Topic 12 WeatherThere has been more rainfall this year than before, what benefits have you experienced?Followup questions: 1) Why has there been more rainfall this year?2) How did the cool climate change your summer life?3) What do you think are the main causes of such a cool climate?4) What are the places where people suffered a scorching summer this year?5) What effective measures can you suggest to solve the problem of scorching hear.Topic 13 Housing PricesThe housing market price in China has bee a hot issue because the price is not only increasing fast, but also high in absolute value. What do you think the government should do to curb the rapidly increasing prices? Followup questions: 1) What are the main causes of rising prices? 2) What economic problems has the housing market caused? 3) Why do some people still buy apartments and houses against the rising prices?4) Who suffers most if there’s a crisis arising from the housing market?5) How should one protect himself from such a crisis? A growing belief that property prices are falling is deterring both sellers and buyers. What negative effects are there on the housing market? Followup questions: 1) What problems do homeowners face as a result of the recent decline in housing price?2) What is the relationship between the financial crisis and the stagnant housing market?3) Who suffers most if the housing price continues to decline?4) How should one protect himself from such a crisis?5) What kind of pressure does the government face? Topic 14 Getting to the TopThe most successful pop stars in the world today are possibly more famous than kings and queens, politicians, and world leaders. However, only a few can ever reach the very top. Why are they famous and why do so many people want to be famous?Followup questions: 1) Have you ever met a famous person?2) Do you think you could be a star?3) Would you like to be a pop star? Why (not)?4) Do you think good looks are more important than talent? Why (not)?5) Would you give up your family or friends to be a pop star?Topic 15 Drinking and DrivingAn increasing number of people get caught drinking and driving in Beijing every year. What’s your opinion of this kind of irresponsible act? Followup questions: 1) How dangerous in drunk driving?2) What is the punishment for drunk driving?3) Why do some people drive after drinking?4) What effective measures can be used to reduce drunk driving?5) What can help people prevent themselves from drinking by peer pressure?That39。s the end of the test. Thank you.Topics：Daily LifeHolidays Education Food and Drink Freetime ActivitiesHealth and Body CareHome and Family Jobs and Occupations PeopleServicesShopping Social Relations TravelWeather Transportation Sports Housing PricesDrinking and DrivingTips for BOEC高級口試的通過標(biāo)準(zhǔn) 通過高級口試的考試能夠就生活或工作中熟悉的各種話題與講英語的人士進行比較自然的交流，例如能夠就國內(nèi)外普遍關(guān)心的話題用英語進行交流，表明自己的觀點、意見和態(tài)度。能夠描述一個事件或就一般性問題作簡短發(fā)言。能夠勝任日常生活的口頭翻譯，承擔(dān)一般性會談的口頭翻譯工作。 高級英語口語考試方式及要求 考官與考生一對一的對話方式，考試時間為12－15分鐘。 考試步驟由5個步驟組成: 1. 考官與考生相互問候和介紹（1分鐘） 2. 考官與考生進行自由對話（4分鐘） 3. 考生就某一話題按要求作口頭陳述，并回答考官提問（4分鐘） 4. 考生就未事先準(zhǔn)備的話題進行發(fā)言，并與考官就相關(guān)話題展開討論（話題范圍包括《人人說英語》高級教材所涉及的范圍）（4分鐘） 5. 考試結(jié)束，考生退場。 目標(biāo)描述 通過高級口語考試的人員應(yīng)該能夠： 1. 主動與考官打招呼，并相互問候與介紹； 2. 與考官進行自由交談，語言得體、流暢； 3. 就個人或他人的工作、學(xué)習(xí)或生活等情況與考官進行交流和溝通； 4. 在日常人際交往中有效地使用語言進行表達(dá)，如發(fā)表意見，表達(dá)各種可能性和不確定性等； 5. 描述事物及其發(fā)展過程； 6. 委婉地提出問題或拒絕回答； 7. 有效地把握談話的內(nèi)容和節(jié)奏，會用客套話，會提出問題，結(jié)束談話； 8. 在交際中恰當(dāng)?shù)乇磉_(dá)自己的感情，如：希望、遐想、意愿、懺悔等； 9. 對交際中產(chǎn)生的誤會加以澄清或解釋； 10. 清楚地講述自己準(zhǔn)備的話題； 11. 流利地回答考官提出的與話題有關(guān)的各種問題； 12. 交談中轉(zhuǎn)變話題時做出合適的應(yīng)答； 13. 與考官就未準(zhǔn)備的簡單問題進行交流，反應(yīng)迅速，