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大学英语四、六级考试口语考试(CET-SET)

1. 报考资格: 四级成绩550分以上,六级成绩520分以上.

2. 报名方式: 考生必须首先登录网站www.cet.edu.cn，进行网上报名。 3. 报名费: 50元

4. 考试形式:面对面:2名主考和3-4名考生 5. 试题构成:自我介绍等; 发言和讨论; 主考提问 6. 考试时间: 20分钟(3名考生)

26分钟(4名考生)

7. 考试成绩: 总分为15分, 报道时分为 A 、 B 、 C 、 D四个等级 A+(14.5-15) A(13.5-14.4) B+(12.5-13.4) B(11-12.4)

C+(9.5-10.9) C(8-9.4) D(7.9以下)

8. 合格证书: C等以上者将获得由教育部高教司颁发的注有CET Spoken English Test成绩等级的CET证书.

考试目标

为适应国家改革开放的需要，“全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会”从 1999 年 11 月起已在部分城市开始实施大学英语四、六级考试口语考试（ CET Spoken English Test ） 申请参加口语考试的考生必须是已经获得大学英语四、六级考试证书的在校生，且六级成绩在 75 分及以上或四级成绩在 80 分及以上

四、六级口语考试 2004 年已在全国 28 个省市的 34 个城市设立了考点 口语考试成绩合格者由教育部高等教育司发给证书，证书分为 A 、 B 、 C 三个等级，成绩低于 C 等的不发给证书

大学英语四、六级考试口语考试能力等级标准如下： 等级 等 级 描 述

A 等 能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，基本上没有困难

B 等 能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，虽有些困难，但不影响交际 C 等 能用英语就熟悉的题材进行简单的口头交际 D 等 尚不具有英语口头交际能力 大学英语四、六级考试口语考试大纲 一、评分标准

CET-SET 主考在评分时使用以下标准：

a. 准确性 指考生的语音、语调以及所使用的语法和词汇的准确程度 b. 语言范围 指考生使用的词汇和语法结构的复杂程度和范围

c. 话语的长短 指考生对整个考试中的交际所作的贡献、讲话的多少 d. 连贯性 指考生有能力进行较长时间的、语言连贯的发言 e. 灵活性 指考生应付不同情景和话题的能力

f. 适切性 指考生根据不同场合选用适当确切的语言的能力 二、语言功能

CET-SET 考试要求考生参与不同形式的口头交际，其语言能力将根据其在考试中的表现予以测量。考生需要掌握的语言功能和意念在《大学英语教学大纲》中已明确列出。以下仅列举其中部分的语言功能和意念。

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友好往来 问候，介绍，告别和告辞，祝愿和祝贺，感谢和应答，道歉和应答，提议、邀请和应答。 相互交流 开始交谈，继续交谈，改变话题，停止交谈。 态度 愿意，希望，意向，决心，责任，能力，允许，禁止，同意和不同意， 否定，喜欢和不喜欢，偏爱，责怪和抱怨，判断、决定和意见。 劝说 命令，劝告和建议，承诺，提醒。 感情 焦虑，惊奇，兴趣，加重感情色彩。 存在 存在和不存在，有和没有。 空间描述 位置，方向，运动，距离。 时间 时刻，时段，时间关系，频度，时序。 发表意见和看法 询问意见和看法，发表意见和看法，对意见和看法的反应，同意，不同意，要求澄清，澄清意见和看法。 争辩 讨论，讨论观点，反驳论点，提出进一步论证，劝说和对劝说的反应。 三、考试形式 CET-SET 考试分三部分： 第一部分是考生和 CET 授权的主考进行交谈，采用问答的形式。时间约 5 分钟。 第二部分包括 1.5 分钟的考生个人发言和 4.5 分钟的小组讨论。时间共约 10 分钟。 第三部分由主考再次提问以进一步确定考生的口头交际能力。时间约 5 分钟。 四、输入信息 CET-SET 考试运用以下两种形式的输入信息来产生信息差： 1 ）画面提示（如图片、图表、照片等）； 2 ）文字提示。 五、标准描述 语言准确性和范围 5 分 语法和词汇基本正确 表达过程中词汇丰富、语法结构较为复杂 发音较好，但允许有一些不影响理解的母语口4 分 音 语法和词汇有一些错误，但未严重影响交际 表达过程中词汇较丰富 话语的长短和连贯性 在讨论有关话题时能进行较长时间的、语言连贯的发言，但允许由于无法找到合适的词语而造成的偶尔停顿 能进行较连贯的发言，但多数发言较简短 组织思想和搜寻词语时频繁出现停顿，有时语言灵活性和适切性 能够自然、积极地参与讨论 语言的使用总体上能与语境 、功能和目的相适应 能够较积极地参与讨论，但有时内容不切题或未能与小组成员直接交流 语言的使用基本上2

发音尚可 3 分 语法和词汇有错误，且有时会影响交际 表达过程中词汇不丰富，语法结构较简单 发音有缺陷，有时会影响交际 2 分 语法和词汇有较多错误，以致妨碍理解 表达过程中因缺乏词汇和语法结构而影响交际 发音较差，以致交际时常中断 会影响交际 发言简短 组织思想和搜寻词语时频繁出现较长时间的停顿，影响交际，但能够基本完成交际任务 发言简短且毫无连贯性，几乎无法进行交际 能与语境、功能和目的相适应 不能积极参与讨论，有时无法适应新话题或讨论内容的改变 大学英语四六级考试口语考试样题 CET Spoken English Test Sample Paper Topic A - 1 Topic Area : City Life Topic : City Traffic Part 1 (5 minutes) Examiner: Good morning (Good afternoon), everybody. Could you please tell me your name and the number of your admission ticket? Your name, please. And your number? … Your name? … And your number? ... Thank you. Now would you please briefly introduce yourselves to each other? Remember, you should not mention the name of your university. (1.5 minutes) OK, now that we know each other we can do some group work. First of all, I'd like to ask each of you to say something about life in the city. [ C1, C2, C3 ] 1) How do you like living in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)? 2) What do you think is the most serious challenge of living in a city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)? 3) How do you like shopping in a supermarket? 4) Where would you like to live, downtown or in the suburbs, and why? 5) What measures do you think we should take to reduce air pollution in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)? 6) Can you say something about the entertainment available in your city? 7) Where would you like to find a job after graduation, in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai or in a small town and why? 8) What's your impression of the people in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)? Part 2 (10 minutes) Examiner: 3

Now let's move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is “City Traffic”. You'll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport. I'd like each of you to give a brief description of each type and then compare the two types. You'll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk about the picture(s). Don't worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are your pictures. [1 minute later] Now, [ C1 ], would you please start first? [ C2 ] and [ C3 ], please put your pictures aside and listen to what [ C1 ] has to say. [1.5 minutes later] OK. [ C2 ], now it's your turn. [1.5 minutes later] OK, [ C3 ], and now it's your turn. Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I'd like you to discuss this topic further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transport for a big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …). During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half minutes for the discussion. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion. [If one candidate talks too long] Sorry, I'll have to stop you now. Let's listen to what [ C? ] has to say. [If one candidate keeps silent for a long time] / [If the group is silent for some time, then ask one of the candidates to start the discussion.] Now, [ C? ], could you please say something about your view of …? [4.5 minutes later] All right, that's the end of the discussion. Part 3 (5 minutes) Examiner: Now I'd like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”. [Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates.] [ C1 or C2 or C3 ] · During the discussion, why did you say that ... ? · What kind of transport do you usually use in your city? · Do you have any suggestions as to how traffic conditions can be improved in big cities? · Do you think private cars should be encouraged? · Why do you think some Western countries encourage people to ride bicycles? Now, that's the end of the test. Thank you, everybody. 内容 主考用语 : 对主考的提示 : 变量（考生姓名） : 时间提示 : 过程说明 : 可变换的内容 : 体例 黑体 [ 白体 ] [ 斜体 ] ( 白体 ) 举例 Good morning. *Interrupt him/her if …+ [ C1 ] (5 minutes) Part 1 Good morning (Good afternoon) 斜体 ( ) 4

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考 生 手 册

一、考试简介 1.1 考试性质

大学英语四、六级考试口语考试（ CET Spoken English Test ，简称 CET-SET ）用于测量我国大学生运用英语进行口头交际的能力 1.2 考试对象

CET-SET 报考对象为获得全国大学英语四、六级证书且成绩达到一定分数线的在校大学生。

试行阶段的报考对象根据教育部有关文件决定，具体报名规定见考试委员会通知。 1.3 考试形式

CET-SET 考试采用面对面的形式，每场考试由 2 名主考和 3 （或 4 ）名考生组成（如下图）：

1.4 试题构成 部 分 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

时间 5 分钟 10 分钟 5 分钟

题型 问答 发言 和 讨论 问答

说 明

“热身”题，包括考生自我介绍、回答问题。

考生准备 1 分钟后，根据所给提示作一个 1.5 分钟的发言；小组就指定的话题讨论（约 4.5 分钟）。 由主考进一步提问。

1.5 考试成绩

考试总分为 15 分，分为 A 、 B 、 C 和 D 四个等级（描述见“能力等级标准”）。 1.6 合格证书

C 等以上者将获得由教育部高教司颁发的注有 CET Spoken English Test 成绩等级的 CET 证书。 二、考生须知 2.1 考生报名

全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会根据教育部主管部门的文件规定，在有关城市设立若干个考点。考生到所在考试中心指定的考点报名并参加考试，报名时须随身携带身份证、二寸报名照一张及报名费用。 2.2 注意事项

考生须携带本人的准考证和身份证准时到规定的候考室报到，逾时 15 分钟不得进考场。 考生如发现准考证上的姓名有误，请在正式开考前将修改后的准考证交给主考，由主考按身份证上的姓名核对并签名确认。

如中途无故退场，将作自动放弃考试处理，成绩一律记为不合格。 自备饮料；不得携带手机、拷机等通讯工具进入候考室。

考生须在候考室等候参加考试，在候考期间未经同意不得随意离开候考室。

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考试期间，必须遵守考场纪律，服从管理人员安排。

考试结束时，必须将准考证交给主考，同时记下自己的准考证号。 考试结束后，必须立即离开考区。 2.3 考试时间

一年两次，分别在 5 月和 11 月。

2.4 考试地点

考试地点在考生报名的考点。具体考场在考生报到后随机编组确定。 2.5 考生培训

考生必须参加考点组织的考前培训。 培训内容包括：

通知考试时间、地点、考场及候考室等考务安排

介绍大学英语四、六级考试口语考试程序并播放考试过程录像 三、能力等级标准 等级 A+

14.5-15分

能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，基本上没有困难。

A

13.5-14.4分 B+

12.5-13.4 分 能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，虽有些困难，但不影响交际。

B

11-12.4 分 C+

9.5-10.9 分

能用英语就熟悉的题材进行简单的口头交际。

C 8-9.4 分 D

四级口语考试提问中常见169个问题 1. What‘s your name?

2. Does your name have any special meaning?

3. Where were you come from?来源：考试大的美女编辑们 4. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown? 5. What is the main crop in your hometown?

6. What is the difference between Beijing and your hometown? 7. What are the main places of interest in your hometown? 8. What is the climate like in your hometown?

9. What is the character of the people like in the region where you live?

10. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing? 11. What is people‘s favorite food in your region?

等 级 描 述

尚不具有英语口头交际能力。

7.9 分以下 7

12. How do you make dumplings?

13. What do you do during the Spring Festival?

14. Why is the Spring Festival so important to Chinese people?

15. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country? 16. Tell me something about the Lantern Festival. 17. Tell me something about the Qing Ming Festival. 18. Tell me something about the customs of your country. 19. How long have you lived in Beijing? 20. What is the weather like in Beijing?

21. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown? 22. What place in Beijing do you like best? Why ? 23. Which is the worst place you‘ve been to China? 24. Which is the best place you‘ve been to China? 25. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?

26. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved? 27. What is the biggest problem China faces?

28. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why? 29. Could you tell me something about your family? 30. Have you any children?

31. What is your child‘s name? Does his name have a meaning? 32. What does your wife/husband do? 33. When did you get married? 34. Describe your wedding.

35. How have weddings changed in recent years?

36. Are there any special customs about wedding in your region? 37. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony. 38. Where did you go for your honeymoon?

39. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married? 40. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?

41. Where do you think a newly couple should live? Living with their parents or on their own? 42. What responsibilities should a couple take? 43. How do Chinese usually celebrate birthdays?

44. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby? 45. What kind of parent do you intend to be? 46. What do you think of One-Child Policy in China? 47. Why do people in China traditionally want to have a son?

48. What difficulties do Chinese farmers have concerning their old age? 49. What do you think needs to be done in order to relieve the farmer‘s worries? 50. What hope or fears do you have for your children? 51. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?

52. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were brought up? How? 53. Do you enjoy shopping?

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54. Who does most of the shopping in your family?

55. What are you good at cooking? What is your favorite dish? 56. Who does most of cooking in your family? 来源:考 57. Is there sex discrimination in China?

58. How do you sum up women‘s conditions in China? 59. What are the causes of sex discrimination?

60. Should government pay certain salaries to those housewives?

61. Would you want your wife to continue with her career or to stay at home taking care of the household after you get married?

62. Have you ever wished to be one of the opposite sex? Why (why not)?

63. What would you do if your next-door neighbour were noisy nearly all the time? 64. Do you have a lot of friend?

65. What does friendship mean to you? What kind of people do you make friend with? 66. What is your major? 67. How do you like your major?

68. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained? 69. Do you still remember your school days?

70. What impressed you most when you were at university? 72. Could you sum up your own study habits in a few points?

73. What do you think of the practice of setting up key schools in primary and secondary school education in China?

74. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant to present-day society? Why ? 75. What do you think education should be? Should it be a process of learning what is useful for your future life or should it be simply learning for enjoyment? Why? 76. What do you do for a living?

77. What do you do in the office every day?

78. Since your job seems too professional to me, could you explain it in detail? 79. What are your job prospects?

80. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do with it? 81. Do you have any ambitious?

82. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way? 83. What are your spare time interests? 84. How do you spend your weekends?

85. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules? 86. What is the most popular sport in your country?

87. What are the sporting facilities like in your university/Beijing? 88. What do you know about Qigong? Do you believe in Qigong? 89. What do you do in your spare time?

90. Do you often read newspapers? If not, why ones do you read? 91. What do you think of computer?

92. Do you think computer has changed our life so much? 93. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?

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94. What kind of films do you like best?

95. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program? 96. Do you think watching TV too much is a waste of time? 97. What kind of music do you enjoy?

98. Who is your favorite film star? Will you describe him/her to me? 99. Do you enjoy travelling?

100. Where have you been travelling to? Which place interested you most? 101. Do you smoking?

102. Do you think smoking is a problem that needs special attention and has to be solved? If so, why?

103. What do you know about XXX?

104. What problem do you think you will have in XXX? 105. How will you overcome the difficulties?

106. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of your intended study program in XXX?

107. What difficulties do you think you‘ll encounter in your studies in XXX ?

108. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia/London, etc. would be like? 109. How will you fare in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. without your family? 110. What do you intend to study?

111. Which university are you going to study at? 112. Why did you choose this university? 来 113. Where are you going to study in XXX?

114. What are you plans in XXX?

115. What is your research proposal all about?

116. What do you hope for most from your study abroad?

117. Will your study abroad help your job prospects after come back to China?

118. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reasons, please. 119. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the XX? 120. How will your study in Britain benefit your work in China when you come back to China? 121. What do you intend to do after you finish studying?

122. What will be your main problem when you are study in a foreign country?

123. What problem can you foresee in the future when you come back to China?

124. Will there be any adjustment problems in your life when you come back to China? If so, what are they?

125. Will you have to make any changes in your work/life when you come back to China?

126. Do you think there will be a gap between your knowledge gained in China and the level of knowledge you are going to encounter on arrival? If so, what will it be?www.Ｅxamda.CoM考 127. What do you think of the future of China keeps an open policy?

128. What do you regard as the most significant events in your country‘s recent history? 129. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they? 130. What do you especially want to do in Canada? 131. How do you like your life in ******* University? 132. What do you think of the training in the university?

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133. In what way do you think university training is helpful or falls short? 134. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?

135. Do you find American English easier to understand than Britain English? 136. What sports are played in your country?

137. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?

138. What role dose religion play in everyday life in your country?

139. What would you regard as the most significant events in your country‘s recent history? 140. How aware do you think people are nowadays about environmental issues? 141. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the university of ****? 142. What role dose tourism play in your country‘s economy? 143. How serious is unemployment in your country?

144. In your opinion, what are the most serious problems associated with modern life?

145. What do you think have been the most important changes in your field over the past 5 years? 146. What are you going to major in ?

147. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?

148. Some local students feel that overseas students get preferential treatment. What is your opinion?

149. Do you think you will be able to cope with the English-language demands of your intended program?

150. What do you think are the main causes of road accidents?

151. Do you think the government is doing enough to prevent road accidents?

152. As there are more and more private cars, what do you think the government should do in order to encourage citizens to use public transport? 153. How do you see yourself in ten years‘ time?

154. Have you ever thought to have your own business?

155. What business do you hope to have?

156. Do you know about any policies about opening a business abroad?

157. What are your plans for your future?

158. Why do you think there are more and more people leaving to immigrate to other countries? 159. Is it good for China that so many people are going to other countries? 160. Will your life change a lot after you immigrate to XXX? 161. What will you do if you are ill abroad? 162. Do you know what to do in case of emergency? 163. What will do if you cannot find a job in XXX? 164. Why do you want to immigrate to XXX? 165. What will you do after the IELTS test? 166. What will do if you fail the IELTS test? 167. How long have you been learning English? 168. What troubles you most at the moment?

169. Does your family support your decision on going XXX?

2010年英语四六级口语考试练对话记单词 A

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A: What is NY an abbreviation for ? B: New York.

abbreviation n.缩写, 缩写词

A: You always abide by the law.

B: Yes, I think it is important for national governance abide vt. 容忍 abide by 遵守，履行

A: I think my child’s behaviour is abnormal. B: No, he just has a lot of energy. abnormal

a.反常的，异常的

A: I think they should abolish all the rules in this school. B: But then there would be chaos.

abolish

vt. 废止, 废除(法律、制度、习俗等) A: Can you have an abortion in your country? B: Yes, do you agree with it? abortion

n. 流产, 堕胎

A: Henry abounds with energy.

B: I know I can never keep up with him. abound

vi. 1. 大量存在

2.(in,with) 充满 ,富于

A: Do you read the newspaper every morning?

B: Yes, I at least try to keep abreast of current affairs. abreast ad. 并列，并排 keep abreast of

与……齐头并进，了解……的最新情况 A: I heard that you were nearly in an accident.

B: Yes, it was a close call—but the car came to an abrupt stop just in time. abrupt

a. 1. 突然的,意外的

2.(举止、言谈等)唐突的，鲁莽的 A: Why do you abstain from alcohol? B: I think it is better for my health. abstain

vi. 1.弃权 2.(from)戒除

A: That was an absurd joke.

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B: Maybe, but it was still funny.

absurd

a. 荒谬的，荒唐的

A: There are an abundance of flies outside. B: I think that is because of the warm weather. abundance

n. 大量，丰富，充足 in abundance 充足，丰富 A: Mary hangs around with Joe a lot. B: Yes, I almost mistook her as an accessory. accessory

n. 1.附件，零件，配件

2.[常pl.](妇女手提包之类的)装饰品 3.同谋，帮凶，包庇犯

A: He acclaimed that he was fully recovered. B: And do you think that he actually was? acclaim

vt. 向……欢呼，为……喝彩 n. 称赞，欢迎

A: How many people will your hotel accommodate? B: Fifty, at a push. accommodate vt. 1.容纳

2.向……提供住处(或膳宿)

3.使适应，顺应

A: Do you think that Mr. Hand committed the crime alone? B: No, he has an accomplice. accomplice n. 共犯，从犯

A: Why were you late for work?

B: I don’t have to tell you, I’m only accountable to my boss. accountable

a. 负有责任的

A: That was an ace tennis match. B: Yeah, it was fantastic.

ace

n. 1.(纸牌等中的)幺点，“A”牌 2.(网球等比赛中)发球得分 3.(在某方面的)佼佼者 a. 第一流的，杰出的

A: Do you play the acoustic guitar? B: Usually I play the electric. acoustic

a. 1.听觉的，声音的

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2.(乐器)原声的采集者退散

A: Have you acquainted yourself with the material yet? B: No, I still have to read the book. acquaint

vt. (with)使认识，使了解，使熟悉

A: Has the case come to a close?

B: Yes, the suspect was acquitted because there was not enough evidence. acquit

vt. 1.宣判……无罪

2.(oneself)使(自己)作出某种表现

A: If you press that red button you will activate the bomb. B:I’ll be sure not to press it then. activate

vt. 使活动起来，使开始起作用 A: What do you want to be when you grow up? B: A feminist activist , working for female rights activist

n.(政治活动的)积极分子，活动家 A: Do you drink tea?

B: Yes, but I am addicted to coffee. addict

n. 1.有瘾的人;2.入迷的人 vt. 使成瘾，使入迷 A: I watch too much television. B: Me too, it is addictive

addictive

a. 使人入迷的，使人上瘾的

A: Are you going to wear those old shoes to the wedding? B: Yeah, I hate adhering to formalities. adhere

vi. (to )1.黏附，附着;2.遵守，坚持;3.追随，支持 A: Your poster has fallen down from the wall. B: I ran out of adhesive and forgot buy some more. adhesive

n. 黏合剂

a. 可黏着的，粘性的 A: Where do you live?

B: Adjacent to the hospital, and near the school. adjacent

a. (to)邻近的，毗连的

A: I always see Mary and Bill together.

B: I do too, it is like as if they were adjoined at the hip. adjoin

vt. 贴近，与…毗连

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A: The pharmacy down the road is closed.

B: Yes, it lost its license to administer over the counter drugs. administer

vt. 1.掌管，料理…的事务;2.施行，实施;3.给予，派给，投(药) A: I am reading a book about a sailing voyage set in 1900. B: Is that the one where the admiral gets thrown overboard? admiral

n. 海军将领，舰队司令

A: He looks too young to be at university. B: I thought he was just an adolescent adolescent n. 青少年

a. 青春期的，青少年的 A: I simply adore the band U2.

B: They are good , but I prefer The Cranberries. adore

vt. 1.崇拜，致敬，爱慕;2.非常喜欢 A: Did you enjoy the wedding?

B: It was beautiful, the bride was adorned with rose in her hair. adorn

vt. 装饰，使生色

A: I can not wait until advent is over.

B: Likewise, then I can open all of my Christmas presents. advent

n. 出现，到来

A: Peter and Mary are always fighting.

B: I didn’t know that they had an adversary relationship. adversary

n. 对手，敌手

A: Did you see the thunder and lightening last night? B: No, but the weather has been unusually adverse resently.

adverse a. 不利的，有害的

A: By the way , I broke the radio aerial last night. B: I was wondering why the reception was so bad. aerial

a. 1.飞机的，航空的，由飞机进行的;2.空中俯瞰的，架空的 n. 天线

A: Do you like Monet’s work?

B: No, I prefer Degas, He appeals more to my aesthetic sense. aesthetic

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A: I am going on a study exchange to France next year.

B: Oh, that’s right, your university is affiliated to one in Paris.

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affiliate

vt. 使隶属(或附属)于 n. 附属机构，分公司

A: Simon affirmed that he was in good health. B: Good , so he will be fit for work tomorrow. affirm

vt.1.断言，坚持声称;2.证实，确认

A: I could never afflict harm upon another creature. B: Does that mean that you are also a vegetarian? afflict

vt. 使苦恼，折磨

A: You live in a very affluent area of the city. B: I am lucky, but I am not weathy. affluent

a. 富裕的，富足的

A: I love being in thunderstorms. B: I must say that I prefer the aftermath. aftermath

n. 后果，余波

A: My little sister aggravate my daily!

B: But aren’t you glad that you have a little sister?

aggravate

vt. 1.加重;2.激怒，使恼火

A: Life is of aggregate all past experience.

B: Indeed, so I better try to gain as much experience as possible. aggregate

n. 总数，合计

a. 总计的，合计

vt. 1.总计达，合计;2.使聚集，使积聚 in the aggregate 总共，作为总体 A: Stop agitate your brother! B: He is the one that started it . agitate

vi. (for,against)煽动，鼓动

vt. 1.搅动，摇动;2.使焦虑不安

A: Try to calm down. The wound is not serious. B: But I am in agony agony

n. (极度的)痛苦，创痛 A: Do you like your new neighbours? B: Yes, I find them very agreeable

agreeable

a. 1.令人愉快的，惬意的;2.(欣然)同意的，乐意的 A: My grandmother lives alone.

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B: Oh, mine now has an aide to help her in the home.

aide

n. 助手，副官

A: You are not looking well today.

B: Unfortunately, I always have some sort of ailment in the winter. ailment

n. 小病，疾病

A: This room is far too warm.

B: Turn on the air-conditioning then. air-conditioning n. 空调设备，空调系统

A: I tripped up walking down the aisle in church last Sunday. B: That is because you never tie your laces property. aisle

n. 过道，通道

A: Did you take a lot of photos on your holidays? B: Yeah, two album full. album考试大论坛

n. 粘贴簿，集邮簿，像册 A: I’m not too fond of alcoholic drinks. B: Well I usually drink Coke as well.

alcoholic

a. 1.酒精的，含酒精的;2.由酒精引起的 n. 酗酒者

A: I would love to visit South America.

B: So would I , but at the moment it seems almost alien to me. alien

a. 1.外国的，外国人的;2.陌生的;3.性质不同的，不相容的 n. 1.外国人，外侨;2.外星人

A: The new girl in our class seems to be alienated from us. B: I will invite her to join us at lunch, maybe that will help.

alienate vt. 1.使疏远，使不友好，离间;2.转让，让渡(财产等) A: He alleged that he was burgled during the night. B: I do not believe him, he is always telling lies. allege来源：www.examda.com vt. 断言，宣称，硬说

A: Here is some cream to alleviate your pain. B: Thanks, I will use it straight away. alleviate

vt. 减轻，缓解，缓和 A: Where did you lose your purse? B: In the alley beside my house. alley

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n. 小巷，胡同

A: I have been allotted only two shelves for all my belongings in the dor. B: I am sure that you can ask for more space if you need it. allot

vt. 分配，拨出

A: Is your ring made of pure silver? B: No, I think that it is just an alloy . alloy n. 合金

vt. 将……铸成合金

A: Mr. Jones often alludes to his wealth.

B: yes, but actually I don’t think he is wealthy compared to Mrs. Devan. allude

vi. (to)暗指，提及

A: Why did you come to Beijing?

B: I was allured by the bright lights of the city. allure

n. 诱惑力，魅力

vt. 诱惑，引诱，吸引

A: I heard an almighty amount of noise outside last night. B: Sorry, that was my dog chasing my neighbour’s cat. almighty

a.1.全能的，万能的;2.很大的，很强的 A: How often will you be able to work? B: Only on alternate days I am afraid. alternate

a.1.交替的，轮流的;供选择的;2.间隔的

v. (使)轮流，(使)交替

A: I amassed a lot of lecture notes during my undergraduate degree. B: I hope that you amassed them in your head also! amass

vt. 积累，积聚

A: Did you enjoy the end of the novel? B: No, it was too ambiguous for me.

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a. 引起歧义的，模棱两可的，含糊不清的 A: You work very hard.

B: Maybe, but I ma ambitious and want to do well in my career. ambitious

a.1.有抱负的，雄心勃勃的;2.有野心的

A: Your essay is good. But I think that you need to amend the conclusion.B: Oh, I thought the ending was the best part. amend

vt. 修改，修订，改进

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n.[pl.]赔罪，赔偿

A: Do your parents get along well?

B: Yes, they at least have an amicable relationship. amiable

a. 和蔼可亲的，友好的

A: The army in my county is under-funded.

B: I think that it is a good thing that it can not afford more ammunition though. ammunition n. 弹药，军火

A: Is there enough space in the back of the car? B: Yes, ample. ample

a.1.足够的;2.宽敞的，面积大的 A: I can not hear the lecturer.

B: He needs to amplify his voice more.

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vt.1.放大(声音等)，增强;2.扩大，详述，进一步阐述

A: My teacher used the analogy of an acorn and oak tree to explain the potential of the school. B: He must think you all have a lot of potential then. analogy

n. 比拟，类比，类推 by analogy 用类推的方法 A: That guy is crazy.

B: Maybe he needs to see an analyst. analyst

n.1.分析家，化验员;2.心理分析学家 A: You have a very analytic mind.

B: I think that is why I enjoy mathematics.

analytic 见analytical

A: Do you ever read the Financial Times? B: No, it is far too analytical for me. analytical

a. 分析的，分析法的

A: My two year old son is very destructive.

B: Maybe he wants to be a political anarchist when he grows up! anarchist

n. 无政府主义者

A: I would like to research my ancestry some day.

B: Do you even know the origin of your family name yet? ancestry

n. 祖先，世系 A: I love Philip’s stories.

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B: Yes, particularly his anecdotes.

anecdote

n. 轶事，趣闻

A: Do you like Micheangelo’s paintings?

B: Very much, particularly his depictions of angels. angel

n.1.天使;2.可爱的人

A: My classmate had to go to hospital just before the exams. B: Probably too much anguish and stress. anguish

n. (精神或肉体的)极度痛苦

A: Did you know that Germany annexed part of Czechoslovakia during the war? B: Yeah, I read about it in my history book. annex

vt. 兼并，吞并 n. 附属建筑物

A: Do you know who wrote this poem?

B: No, it is anonymous, the poet did not disclose his name. anonymous

a. 1.无名的，不具名的; 2.匿名的 ;3.无特色的，无个特征的 A: The film was about an antagonism between two countries. B: Sounds too violent for my liking. antagonism

n.对抗，敌对，对立 A: Is that insect dangerous? B: Only if you touch it’s antenna. antenna

n.1.触角，触须 ;2.天线

A: My grandfather went missing in South America while conducting a research project. B: Was he an anthropologist or a scientist? anthropologist

n.人类学家，人类学者

A: Do you know the antonym of “fast”?

B: Yes, “slow”. It was the opposite meaning of “fast”. antonym n.反义词

A: Would you like to come to the zoo with me ? B: So long as we can visit the ape compound. ape n.猿 vt.模仿

A: I was appalled by the state of the living conditions of the poorer people in the region.B: Yes, but the government is doing their best to help the situation. appall

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vt.使惊骇，使大吃一惊

A: Can you help me with my science experiment?

B: So long as you have the necessary apparatus and it is not dangerous. apparatus

n.1.器械，器具，仪器 ;2.机构，组织 A: Did you enjoy the meal?

B: Yes, thanks. And it certainly appeased my hunger. appease

vt.平息，抚慰姑息

A: I can’t find the information that you quoted. B: Look in Appendix Four, page 231. appendix

n.1.阑尾 ;2.附录

A: I think the performance was fantastic.

B: The audience seemed to agreed, they applauded for five minutes. applaud

vi.鼓掌，喝彩

vt.1.向...鼓掌，向...喝彩 ;2.称赞，赞许

A: A journalist for the national paper wrote a warm appraisal for the new play. B: I must book a ticket soon then, before they are all sold out. appraisal

n.估计，估量，评价

A: Did they apprehend the criminal yet?

B: No, I think that the police are still looking for him.

apprehend vt.逮捕，拘押，领会，理解 A: What is your current occupation?

B: I am an apprentice electrician but I will be qualified in two months. apprentice本文来源:考试大网 n.学徒，徒弟

A: Your shirt is filthy.

B: Oops, I was cooking but did not have an apron. apron

n.1.围裙 ;2.台口(舞台幕前的突出部分) ;3.停机坪

A: Your comment about inefficient train service was most apt. I have been waiting in this platform for half an hour.

B: Oh, not quite. Here comes the train now.

apt

a.1.易于，有(做某事的)倾向 ;2.恰当的，适宜的 ;3.聪明的，反应敏捷的 A: Did you get into the university course that you applied for?

B: Well, I have to pass an aptitude test first, and then if I am successful I will be admitted. aptitude

n.(学习方面的)才能，资质，天资 A: That is a beautiful bridge.

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B: Yes, it’s in the shape of an arc.

arc

n.1. 弧形(物) ;2.弧 ;3.电弧，弧光 A: The new town hall is now completed.

B: Yes, I saw it , and the front arches look really beautiful. arch

n.拱，拱门，拱形(结构) v.(使)成拱形

a.调皮的，淘气的

A: I am very interested in buried ruins and treasures. B: You should study archaeology. archaeology

n.考古学

A: It is my ardent wish to travel around the world. B: You better start saving your money now. ardent

a.热心的，热情的，热烈的

A: The concert will take place in the main arena .

B: Wow, it will be huge. I know it can hold 30,000 people. arena

n.1.表演场地，竞技场 ;2.活动场所

A: Mr. Smith was an aristocrat and owned a large piece of land in the south of the country. B: Does that mean that he was also very wealthy? apprehend

vt.逮捕，拘押，领会，理解

A: What is your current occupation?

B: I am an apprentice electrician but I will be qualified in two months. apprentice n.学徒，徒弟 A: Your shirt is filthy.

B: Oops, I was cooking but did not have an apron. apron

n.1.围裙 ;2.台口(舞台幕前的突出部分) ;3.停机坪

A: Your comment about inefficient train service was most apt. I have been waiting in this platform for half an hour.

B: Oh, not quite. Here comes the train now. apt

a.1.易于，有(做某事的)倾向 ;2.恰当的，适宜的 ;3.聪明的，反应敏捷的 A: Did you get into the university course that you applied for?

B: Well, I have to pass an aptitude test first, and then if I am successful I will be admitted. aptitude

n.(学习方面的)才能，资质，天资 A: That is a beautiful bridge. B: Yes, it’s in the shape of an arc.

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arc

n.1. 弧形(物) ;2.弧 ;3.电弧，弧光 A: The new town hall is now completed.

B: Yes, I saw it , and the front arches look really beautiful. arch

n.拱，拱门，拱形(结构) v.(使)成拱形

a.调皮的，淘气的

A: I am very interested in buried ruins and treasures. B: You should study archaeology. archaeology n.考古学

A: It is my ardent wish to travel around the world. B: You better start saving your money now. ardent

a.热心的，热情的，热烈的

A: The concert will take place in the main arena .

B: Wow, it will be huge. I know it can hold 30,000 people. arena

n.1.表演场地，竞技场 ;2.活动场所

A: Mr. Smith was an aristocrat and owned a large piece of land in the south of the country.B: Does that mean that he was also very wealthy? 来

aristocrat n.贵族

A: I dreamt last night that a knight in shining armor rescued me from a burning tower. B: Let me guess the ending, you woke up before you had a chance to fall in love! armor

n.盔甲，装甲，保护物

A: The new shopping centre has a vast array of interesting products. B: Yes, but they are far too expensive.

array

n.1.展示，陈列，一系列 ;2.排列，队形 ;3.衣服，盛装 ;4.数组，阵列 vt.1.排列，配置(兵力) ;2.打扮，装饰

A: Why did you break up with your first boyfriend? B: He was too arrogant and never listen to me. arrogant

a.傲慢的，自大的

A: I heard that Ted was arrested for arson . B: Yeah, he set the local school on fire. arson

n.纵火(罪)

A: Don’t eat so many fatty foods, they will block your arteries . B: But they are the foods that I like the best. artery

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n.1.动脉 ;2.干线，要道

A: I find Paul difficult to understand.

B: That is because he does not articulate his words very clearly. articulate

a.1.善于表达的，发音清晰的 ;2.表达得清楚有力的 vt.1.明确有力地表达;2.清晰地吐(字)，清晰地发(音) A: The army has amassed a huge amount of artillery . B: Let’s hope they don’t have to use it. artillery

n.1.火炮，大炮 ;2.炮兵(部队)

A: Do you think that we ascend into heaven when we die? B: I am not sure. I am still undecided. ascend

vi.渐渐上升，升高

vt.攀登，登上

A: I couldn’t ascertain whether he was joking or serious. B: Don’t worry, he has a strange sense of humor. ascertain

vt.查明，弄清，确定

A: Your father ascribed beauty and intelligence to you. B: Thanks for the compliment.

ascribe

vt.1.(to)把...归因于;2.把...归属于

A: The man’s body came ashore five days after he went missing from the ship.

B: Oh, how terrible, that must have been the one that was found on the beach yesterday. ashore

ad.在岸上，上岸

A: It is my aspiration to become a doctor.

B: Well, if you stick to your goals I am sure you can do it. aspiration

n.强烈的愿望，志向，抱负

A: I do not think I have achieved enough yet.

B: Well, if you always aspire to do your best then you will not be unhappy. aspire

vi.渴望，追求，有志于 A: Is that a donkey or an ass ? B: Neither, it is a small horse. ass

n.1.笨蛋，傻瓜 ;2.驴

A: Did you hear that there was an attempted assassination on the president? B: Yes, but it was not true, somebody was spreading rumours. assassination n.刺杀，暗杀

A: We were warned about the risk of assault in the city.

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B: Good, it is always better to be aware of the dangers. assault

vt.(武力或口头上的)攻击，袭击

A: He asserted his points strongly during the debate. B: Why didn’t he win it then?

assert

vt.1.肯定地说，断言 2.维护，坚持 A: I think that guy is too rude.

B: Really, I think he is just trying to assert himself . assert oneself

坚持自己的权利，显示自己的权威

A: I think that the new student has assimilated well into his new environment. B: Perhaps, but he does not seem to have many friends. assimilate

vt. 1.吸收，消化;2.使同化 vi. 1.被吸收，被消化;2.被同化

A: I gave Linda an assorted box of sweets for her birthday. B: Did you not know that chocolates were her favourite?

assorted a. 1.各种各样的，混杂的，什锦的 A: I received assurances that I would get help.

B: And did they come through? assurance

n. 1.把握，信心;2.保证，表示保证(或鼓励、安慰)的话;3.(人寿)保险 A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma . B: Don’t worry, I can’t run fast either because I am unfit! asthma

n. 气喘，哮喘

A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day. B: I too would love to see the earth from space. astronaut n. 宇航员

A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me?

B: I’d love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with? astronomy n. 天文学

A: They are closing down the local asylum .

B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible. asylum

n. 1.庇护，政治避难;2.精神病院

A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are. B: No, I don’t have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific. atlas

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n. 地图集

A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary? B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is. attendance

n. 1.出席人数;2.出席，参加，出席次数;3.护理，照料 A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday.

B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found? attendant

n. 服务人员，侍者，随从 a. 伴随的，随之而产生的

A: The box of old photos that you are looking for is in the attic . B: On the right or left hand side? attic n. 阁楼

A: The auction will be held at 3pm on Saturday.

B: Good, I’d like to set a starting price of one hundred dollars for my table.

auction n./vt. 拍卖

A: Even though I’m not registered in this department, will it be alright if I audit your classes?B: It is fine with me, but it is best to check with the department first. audit

vt. 审计，检查(帐目)

A: Are all the accounts from your business in order? B: No, the auditor still needs to check them. auditor

n. 审计员，稽核员

A: Where will the classical concert be held?

B: In the main auditorium

auditoriumwww.Ｅxamda.CoM考试就到考试大 n. 1.观众席，听众席;2.礼堂，会堂 A: He is suffering from an auditory infection. B: I hope he recovers soon. auditory

a. 听觉的，听觉器官的

A: My salary will be augmented with the aid of extra hours. B: Great, but don’t work too hard. augment

vt. 扩大，增加，提高

A: I attended a memorial service last night. B: It must have a very austere occasion. austere

a. 1.朴素的，无装饰的;2.严峻的，一丝不苟的;3.十分简朴的，苦行的 A: Are you jeans authentic ?

B: No, they are just cheap copies of the original brand.

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authentic

a. 1.真的，真正的;2.可靠的，可信的

A: John has such an authoritative voice. It is frightening. B: I find him scary at times also. authoritative

a. 1.权威性的，可信的;2.专断的，命令式的

A: Stop! You are not authorized to enter this section of the building. B: Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that I needed special permission. authorize vt. 授权，批准 A: What are you reading?

B: Nelson Mandela’s autobiography , I highly recommend it.

英语四级考试提升档次的简单十句口语

有时候在网上同时和老美和老中用英文聊天， 通常用不了多久， 我很快就能分别出这是老美的英文还是老中的英文。 就算同样是用那些单字，老美用的英文就是有一种特别的味道。 因为我发觉老美常常会 “换句话说”。 整句话的味道就不一样。 例如 “me too.” 没有人不知道吧！ 但老美不只会用“me too.” 他们还会用 “same here.” 虽然 same 跟 here 你我都认识， 但我们就不会说 “same here.” 对吧！其实这就是我所说的味道。 大家不要一味地去追求艰深的单字和用法， 反而是要对日常生活中常用到的单字片语要有活用的能力， 这样你的美语听起来才会地道。这次大家来学学这十句简单的用法， 看看能不能让自己的美语活起来。

1. Do you have any pet peeve？你有什么样的怪毛病吗？

所谓的 pet peeve 就是个人生活习惯上的一些小毛病， 例如有些人不喜欢别人碰他的电脑， 要是你碰他的电脑他就会不高兴，这就是所谓的 pet peeve. （而非 bad habit.） 通常 pet peeve 都是比较无伤大雅的小毛病， 几乎每个人都有属于他自己的 petpeeve. 所以就有老美跟我说过， “Everybody has his pet peeve.” 当然 pet peeve也常常成为老美谈话之间彼此开玩笑的话题。 记 “Friends” 有一集就是两边人马在比快问快答， 而其中有一类的问题就是 pet peeves.蛮有意思的。

如果是这个坏习惯大到会影响别人， 像是在公共场所老是讲话很大声， 这就不是 pet peeve， 而要用 annoying 来形容。例如我就常听老美抱怨， “Don’t you think he is annoying？” （你不觉得他很烦吗？）

2. Maybe I’m goingout on a limb， but I think we still have to invest it.或许这么作有点冒险，但我想我们还是要投资它。

一般人想到冒险， 直觉的反应就是， “It’s risky” 或是 “It’s dangerous.” 但是囗语上老美喜欢说，“I’m going out on a limb.” 来表示这件事需要冒险。 这个 limb 原意是指树枝，想象当你爬树时爬到小树枝上去了，你是不是不知小树枝什么时候会断掉？ 这种不确定的危机感， 就是为什么老美要用 “Go out on a limb.”来表示冒险的原因了。 例如你来到一个清澈的河边， 你很想下去游泳， 但四周又没有救生员， 这时你就可以说， “Maybe I’m going out on alimb， but I think I am gonna try it.” （我知道这么作有点冒险， 但我还是要试试看。） 3. I don’t haveskeleton in my closet.我没有什么不可告人的秘密。

每次竞选期间一到， 一定会看到候选人争相证明自己的过去是清白的，没有什么不可告人的秘密。 这句话在英文里要怎么讲呢？ 当然最简单的说法就是， “I don’t have any

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secret in the past.”但是这样的说法不如俚语的用法 “I don’t have skeleton in my closet” 来得传神。 在这里 skeleton 是指骷髅， 而closet 是指衣柜的意思， 各位不难想象， 一个人把骷髅藏在自己的衣柜里作什么？ 一定是有不可告人的秘密。 例如你在高中时考试作弊被抓到，还被记了一个大过， 但你长大之后这件事再也没有人提过， 所以你也不想别人知道。 这件考试作弊就变成是你的 skeleton in thecloset.

有时候我自己也会别出心裁， 把这句话改变一下， 展现一下自己的幽默感。 例如有次我室友不让我进他房里， 我就用这句话亏他， “Do youhave any skeleton in your room？” （你房里是不是有什么不可告人的秘密啊？） 当然 in your room 是我自己改的，但在那样的情况下， 却有另一番的味道。

4. Are you sure you are going to set usup？你确定你要帮我们制造机会吗？

在英文里制造机会可不是 make a chance 喔！ 虽然这是大家最自然会想到的说法。 正确的说法应该用 setup 这个片语， 例如 set you up 就是帮你制造机会的意思。 另外， 老美也很喜欢用 fix up 和 hook up 来表示撮合某人。例如你有一个妹妹长得还可以， 你想把她介绍给你同学， 你就可以跟你同学说， “Do you like my sister？ I can fix you up.”（你喜欢我妹妹吗？ 我可以撮合你们。）

5. Probably. It’s still up in the air.大概吧。但还不确定。

大家都应该常常有和别人相约的经验吧！ 其实和别人相约是一件很不容易的事情。 一开始没女朋友觉得没人陪不想出门，但就算有人陪了却又不知要去哪里， 而就算知道要去哪里， 又不知道要作什么。 不知道各位有没有这样的经验， 你问他我们今天见面要作什么， 他说我也不知道，到时再看看吧。 其实这种情形中外皆然， 各位不必惊讶。 到时候再看看也是老美常说的一句话， 简单的讲法就是， “I haven’t decided yet.”“I haven’t made my mind yet.” 或是 “We’ll see.” 就可以了， 不然的话你也可以小小地卖弄一下英文， “It’s upin the air.”

另外 “It’s up in the air.” 比较俏皮的翻法就是： “八字还没一撇呢！” 例如别人问你， “Are youdating Jennifer now？” （你跟 Jennifer 开始在约会了吗？） 你就可以答， “It’s up in the air.”（八字还没一撇呢！）

6. Okay. Just checking.好吧。 我只是随囗问问。

在囗语中我们常会讲， 没什么，我只是随囗问问而已。 这个随囗问问在英文里当然你可以讲， “Just asking.” 但事实上呢？ 大多数的老美都会说， “Just checking.”Check 当动词用是一般指 “检查” 而言， 例如你想进来时可能忘了关门， 你就可以说， “Go check if the door is stillopen.” （检查看看门是不是还开着。） 但是老美说， “Just checking.” 时， 这个 check 要翻译成 “随囗问问” 会比较通顺一些。这句话老美用得很多， 非常值得把它记下来。

另外有一种情形， 比如说我们说了一些无关痛痒的小事， 别人也没听楚， 当他再问你刚才说了些什么事，也许你不想再覆述一遍。 （反正是无关痛痒） 这时你可以说， “Just a though.”; “Just an idea.” 意思就是我只是随囗说说而已。不然的话也可以说， “Never mind.” （没什么大不了的， 不用操心。）

7. Do we need to hit a showerfirst？我们需要先洗个澡吗？

Hit 是一个老美很喜欢用， 但老中很不会用的动词， hit 指的是去开始作某件事。 像是在囗语中老美喜欢讲，“Let’s hit it.” 的意思。 例如摇滚乐团的主唱常会看看吉他手， 键盘手， 贝斯手准备好了没， 如果大家都准备好了的话， 他就会大喊一声，“Let’s hit it.” 这就代表 “Let’s go.” 的意思。 所以像是去洗澡， 我相信大多数的人都会讲， take a shower.但你如果学老美说， hit a shower， 那种层次立刻就不一样。 类似的用法还有像是睡觉老美会说， hit the bed， 上

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路会说 hit theroad. 都是蛮值得学的用法。

8. That’s OK.不用了。

大家相信吗？ “That’s OK.” 和 “OK.”指的是完全不同的意思喔。 如果别人问你要不要先洗个澡啊？ 你答， “That’s OK.” 就是不要的意思， 答 “OK.” 却是要的意思。像我刚来美国时因为不信邪， 结果每次都耍宝。

记得有一次老美来我家作客， 我问他， “Do you need something to drink？”他说 “That’s OK.” 我想 “OK.” 就是好的意思啊， 当然赶紧把茶水奉上， 老美一脸莫名其妙的表情。 其实我这是错误的示范。 要记住， 当别人说，“That’s OK.” 就表示 “I’m fine.” 我很好， 你不用操心的意思， 言下之意就是你不用麻烦了， 我会照顾我自己。 所以要记住，“That’s OK.” 其实有没关系， 无所谓的味道在里面。 所以如果你要明确的拒绝的话， 可以这么说， “That’s OK. I don’t needanything to drink.”

9. Just right place， right time.只不过是天时地利而已。

大多数的人想到幸运，都会直觉反应 lucky. 但其实 lucky 有很多种表示法。 像有一次我问老美怎么追到这么一个如花似玉的女朋友， 他回答我， “Just rightplace， right time.” 我一听就立刻联想到了中文里的， “天时地利人和” 这句话， 没想到英语里就这么简单， “Right place，right time.” 就解决了。 （或许应该再加上 right girl？） 所以我也开始不单说， “I’m just lucky.” 了。例如后来有一次老美问我为什么我有免费的 T 恤可拿， 我就很潇洒地回答他， “Just right place， right time， no bigdeal.” （只不过时间地点刚好对了而已， 没什么大不了的。 ） 事后想起来， 连自己都觉得很得意。

10. Samehere.我也是。

我想当大家看到中文 “我也是” 的时候， 百分之九十九的人 “me too.” 会立刻脱囗而出。 甚至有些人还会说， “So doI.” 但是说真的， 老美是会说， “me too.” 和 “So do I.” 没错， 但好像太平常了一点，（大概是因为这些用法我上国中的时候就知道了吧！）

我觉得比较酷一点的讲法应该是， “same here.” 它完完全全就等于 “me too.”例如上网聊天最后大家常会说， “All right. I have to go to bed now.” （好吧， 我该去睡觉了。） 这时对方就可以回答，“same here.” 表示我也该睡觉了。 或是像老美在彼此自我介绍时， 通常一个会先说， “Nice to meet you.” 另外一个人就会说， “metoo.” 但我也听过老美说， “same here.” 所以这个 “same here.” 是完完全全等于 “me too.” 的。 另外 ditto这个用法也流行过好一阵子。 它的意思是， “同上” 当然也就等于 “me too” 的意思啦。 例如最有名的例子， 在第六感生死恋 （Ghost） 里，Demi Moore 和 Patrick Swayze 的对话， “I love you.” “Ditto.”

2010年英语四级口语考试口语汇总

1) take a rain check 延期 2) lost count 弄不清楚

3) be in another world 精神恍惚;魂不守舍 4) make yourself at home 随意，随便 5) save your breath 省口气吧;别白费口舌了 6) make sense 有意义，理解

7) cost sb. an arm and a leg 非常昂贵 8) burn a hole in one's pocket 很快地被花光 9)fill one's shoes 很好地顶替;令人满意地替代 10)is ice cold 表示理所当然

11)like apples and oranges 用来表示无法相比的事物

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12)wait until the last minute 直到最后一刻

13)lose one's train of 忘记

14)meet each other half way 相互妥协，让步 15)on the dot 准时;正点

16)once and for all 最后一次;干脆

17)out of earshot 不在听力所及范围 18)out of this world 非常好

19)play by ear 随机应变，视情形而定

20) ring a bell 令人想起某件事;听起来耳熟 21)share a common outlook 有共同的观点

22)six of one and half-a-dozen of the other 半斤八两;没什么区别 23)stick around 在附近逗留或等待 24)stick with 继续做，坚持 25)straighten out 扯平;结清

26)toss and turn (身体)翻来覆去(通常表示难以入睡) 27)turn one's back (在别人遇到困难时)不愿帮助

28)under the weather 身体不适，生病

29)bite off more than one can chew 贪多嚼不烂;心有余而力不足;不自量力;力不从心 30)break new ground 创新

31)do the trick 做成功;达到理想的结果

32)drag one's feet 行动缓慢;磨磨蹭蹭不情愿

33)draw the line 拒绝，拒不容忍www.Ｅxamda.CoM考试就到考试大 34)feel down in the dumps 心情不好;情绪低落

35)few and far between 不多;少而分散的;不常碰到或发现的;稀少的 36)fit as a fiddle 身体很健康

37)grin and bear 任劳任怨;毫无怨言地忍受

38)hit the spot (特指吃了食物，喝了饮料之后)精神完全恢复过来或感到满足;恢复精力;提精神

39)keep between the two of us 不让第三者知道，保密 40)know a thing or two about 略知一二

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