新视野大学英语4口语考试对话.pdf
1.the Tail of FameA:Good morning.B:Morning.A:Congratulations on your winning in the Speech Contest last night.It must be cool to earn a place somewhere.B:Well,thank you.But its not like that.A:Uh?B:To be honest,I dont think being popular or admired is awesome.A:Why?Does it mean you dont care about fame?B:Kind of.Seeking fame is always a tiring thing,which is just like adog chasing his own tail,and its more like a self-destruction.A:That sounds reasonable.B:Yeah,Apparently,many celebrities who have earned their famesmay finally get trapped in the so-called glory.A:Oh,got it.Thats true.When he becomes the focus of the public,one has to struggle to remain or protect his popularity.Then itseasy to lose himself,for to entertain the audience sometimes mustfollow their tastes.B:Exactly.Thats my point.A:Okay,so here is a choice for you.Reputation or yourself?B:Well,definitely,just do myself.A:Wow,cool,1 1 1 follow you.2.Longing for a new welfare systemRoles:2 welfare clientsR1:Oh,gosh.Whats wrong with my wheelchair,I just cant move it.R2:Let me see,it seems that youve lost a screw.Maybe we needcall the caseworker.R1:Well,forget about it.R2:Why?They should care for us.R1:Of course it is.But it turns out that they just work for theirorganization,not for us.R2:Yeah,I still remember Suzannes last visit to my house.Shewas just like a detective,for she looked into every corner in searchof something unreported and asked me to explain every penny.R1:Thats common thing.R2:Under this welfare system,we have to lie.R1:Yeah,its just that,if we dont lie to these caseworkers,wellstruggle on the edge of life forever.R2:Definitely.So I do expect a new welfare system,a real one.R1:Couldnt agree with you more.And I hope that new one cancare for our disabled people by action not by voice.3.the telecommunication revolutionA:Wow,your new phone looks gorgeous.B:Thank you.Its the newly developed I-phone 5s.A:Uh,new high technology.B:Yeah,today the telecommunication technology updates in aminute.A:As I know,the telecommunication revolution began in the 1990s,and it has brought about big changes in our society.B:Yes,now were in the information age,and were enjoying thebenefits brought by telecommunication technologies every day.Yousee,now I can use cell phone,QQ,web-chat and twitter to contactwith my friends.A:Me too.So we have to admit that,telecommunicationtechnologies are offering us various media to communicate andsocialize with each other.B:Thats true.Also it has become a key drive to the internationaltrade and business.A:Its hard to imagine what it looked like without the marveloustelecommunication revolution.B:Then we would have to wait for a long queue to give a call andwe would also have to wait for our foreign clients to answer ourinquiry by a letter in a week or even longer.A:That sounds awful.B:Yeah,better on the information superhighway.4.Choose to Be Alone on PurposeA:Hi,Ive heard that you had a fight with your roommate Tom.Are uOk?B:Fine,thank u.He really annoyed me by making some noiseduring my sleeping.A:Oh,its really not that good.B:U know,Im sensitive to any noise while I am sleeping.A:Yeah,I can imagine.But maybe there is a better to solve it.Fighting will never be a wise choice to build a good relationship.B:I know.Sometimes I just want to be alone and dont beinterrupted.A:Of course,sometimes we need to make a room for ourselvesafter living together with others for a long time.A:Yeah.B:But no one can stay alone forever.We need others to fulfill ourlives,like communication and cooperation can never be achievedby oneself.A:Sounds reasonable.B:So,I have to say,interpersonal relationship do play an importantrole in our daily life.Its wise to have a good balance betweensolitude and group working.A:What uve said really teaches me a lot.Thank u.B:Its my pleasure.A:Maybe I should apologize to Tom for my rudeness.B:Wow,good choice.5.Bribery and Business EthicsA:Now,suppose ure a businessman,and ure negotiating acontract with your clients.B:Uh,okay.A:Whats more,youre desperate to reach this deal.Now yourcounterpart gives u a hint that,the contract will be pleasantlyreached if u offer some extra payments,then what will u do?B:Wow,its hard to decide yet.A:Yeah,its really a test for both your business and your ethics.B:Well,I may finally follow my clients suggestion.A:Uh,now I can declare u*ve been a briber.B:Ha,but I have no choice.A:Yeah,it has been a common situation nowadays.B:Absolutely,anything connected with money can be the source ofbribery.Of course business cant be an exception.A:Yeah,thats why so much bribery is hidden behind business.ButI think business ethics like honesty and integrity should overpowerthe evil of bribery.B:Thats the thing.But only few businessmen can resist thetemptation from huge profits.A:Thats the truth.Then what if those greedy merchants hang upwith the authorities?B:Thats horrible.The combination of money and power can be asdestructive as the nuclear power.A:Exactly,so I think there should be an official law to regulatebusiness activities to avoid bribery.B:Good idea.6.How to Cultivate EQA:I know your IQ is amazing,how about your EQ?B:Well,actually,I dont know whats EQ?A:Wow,now I can guess your EQ is on the contrary of your IQ.B:Dont be that,tell me.A:Okay,EQ is the abbreviation of Emotional Intelligence,and its acapacity for recognizing our own and others feelings,for-B:Wait,just sounds so abstract,can u give me a concreteexample?A:Of course,lets say,when you come to a new environment,howlong it will take u to adapt to your new life there?B:Maybe one year.A:Wow,thats really a long time.Apparently,your EQ need improve.U know a person with a high EQ can adapt to a new atmosphere ina short time.B:Oh,I guess so.Well,then how can I cultivate EQ?A:Youve made a wise choice,for I do know something about it.Okay,listen carefully.B:OkayA:First,rising your consciousness,that is to think as mush aspossible.B:Then?A:Make full use of your imagery and always try to dream withpassion about what u want to achieve and then learn to integratethe perspective of others,that is to learn from others.B:Got it,Ill try my best.A:Well,good luck.
