英语口语实践教程.docx

学外语的十条经验：
1、学习外语一天也不能中断。倘若确实没有时间，哪怕每天挤出10分钟也行；早晨是学习外语的大好时光。
　　2、要是学厌了，不必过于勉强，但也不要扔下不学。这时可以改变一下学习方式；比如把书放到一边去听听广播，或暂时搁下课本的练习去翻翻词典等。
　　3、绝不要脱离上下文孤立地去死背硬记。
　　4、应该随时地记下并背熟那些平日用得最多的“句套子”。
　　5、尽可能‘心译’你接触到的东西，如一闪而过的广告，偶而听到的话语，这也是一种休息的方式。
　　6、只有经过教师修改的东西才值得牢记。不要反复去看那些做了而未经别人修改 的练习，看多了就会不自觉地连同错误的东西一起记在脑了里。假如你纯属自学而无旁人相助，那你就去记那些肯定是正确无误的东西。
　　7、抄录和记忆句子和惯用语时要用单数第一人称，如“I am only pulling your leg"(我只是要戏弄你) 8、外语好比碉堡，必须同时从四面八方向它围攻：读报纸，听广播，看原文电影，听外语讲演，攻读课本，和外国朋友通讯，来往，交谈等等。
　　9、要敢于说话，不要怕出错误，要请别人纠正错误。尤为重要的当别人确实为你纠正错误时，不要难为情，不要泄气。
　　10、要坚信你一定能达到目的，要坚信自己有坚强不屈的毅力和语言方面的非凡才能……

0.句型： engage (sb.) in sth； sb. be engaged in sth.
Make Full Use of Time
A proverb says：“Time is money.” But in my opinion, time is even more precious than money. Why? Because when money is spent, we can earn it back. However, when time is gone, it will never return. This is the reason why we must value time.
It goes without saying that the time for our study and work is unusually limited. Hence, even an hour is extremely precious. We should make full use of our time to do useful things. As students we must not relax our efforts to engage in our studies so as to serve our nation and people in the future.
But it is a pity that there are a lot of people who do not know the importance of time. They spend their precious time smoking, drinking and gambling. They do not realize that wasting time is equal to wasting their valuable life.
In a word, we should get into the good habit of saving time. Do not put off what can be done today until tomorrow. Laziness will not only bring us failure but also lead us to the road of poverty.
● Expressing taking part in sth.
1) take part in sth.
2) go in for sth.
3) take up sth.
4) work on / at sth.
5) be occupied in sth./ doing sth.
6) be busy doing sth. / with sth.
1. 句型: be informed of/about sth； inform sb.of/about sth.
The Importance of Extensive Reading
What is extensive reading? Extensive reading is reading a lot. When you are doing extensive reading, you should not be reaching for a dictionary every sentence or even every paragraph because its main goal is to read for knowledge and pleasure.
Through extensive reading, you learn and accumulate knowledge, and gradually become wise and intelligent. For example, by reading scientific books, we are informed of many facts; by reading history, we are told of the growth of the nations.
It is by reading that we can learn many things without actually seeing or hearing them. What is more, with a good book in our hands we will never feel lonely and dull. Books introduce us to great people. They take us to all the countries in the world and tell us stories of all ages.
“Reading makes a full man”, said by Francis Bacon. Therefore, no matter how high our education may be or how much experience we may have, we cannot become a full man unless we keep extensive reading.
● Expressing telling sb. sth.
1) keep oneself well informed about
2) tell sb. sth.
3) let sb. know
4) notify sb. of sth. / that sth.
2. 句型: Its window faces a busy street.
Our Dormitory
Our dormitory, shared by 8 students, is on the third floor of the Students’ Dormitory Building No. 5. Its window faces a busy street with a light blue curtain.
It is a small room about 12 square meters. Against both the left and right walls stand four bunks which occupy much space of the room. In the middle of the room, there is a large desk that serves as a dinner table which is covered by a white cloth. Near the door there is a stand for basins. A map of the world is on this side of the wall.
Though crowded, it is neat and clean. We have also made it beautiful by putting our favorite drawings on the walls. When we come back after classes, the room beams with an atmosphere of restful merriness. As our home for four years, it is a dear place to us.
● Expressing direction
1) The room is facing towards the east.
2) The room is looking to the north.
3) The school is located / situated in …
4) The building lies opposite the post office.
5) The supermarket stands close by.
3. 句型: It goes without saying that…
Part-time Jobs for College Students
A part-time job is popular on campus. Some students pick up jobs related to their major to acquire practical training, while others take any job to support themselves.
It goes without saying that working part-time in school has some advantages. First, a part-time job brings students more money and helps them to reduce their parents’ economic burdens. Second, it offers them a chance to demonstrate their ability and to apply what they have learned in school. Third, it helps them to gain some social and economic knowledge and to practice their sociable abilities, which are of great help to their future careers. Finally, it enriches their school life.
But this activity may also bring some disadvantages to the students. First, too much part-time working may lose their time needed for sleep, rest, study and recreation. Secondly, it may affect their studies if they come back with tiredness. And as a result, their studies are going down. Finally, more money may bring bad effects on some of the students who spend it smoking, drinking, dressing rather than studying.
In my opinion, those students should keep a balance between study and the job. As a student, acquiring more knowledge, especially more useful knowledge from books, is the main task. Although a part-time job can do you a world of good, you should not spend too much time on it.
● Similar expression
1) It cannot be denied that…
2) No one can deny that…
3) It can be easily proved that…
4) It should be admitted that …
5) It can be said with certainty that…

5. 句型: keep sth. in mind
The Best Teacher I Like
Professor Wang left a deep impression on me by his devotion to English teaching. Before class, he would make careful preparations by studying a certain text thoroughly. In reading the text, he would keep in mind what his students had learned and where their difficulties lay. Then he would find a way to make his lecture an easy task for his students.
In class, he would surely present his lecture in the most interesting way. Like a film director, he often assigned a role for each student to play. At one time, he spoke seriously, and at other time, he might joke. In each case, students were all fully involved.
After class, he often made friends with his students. A weekend tea strengthened his ties with them; an on-the-way “Hello” warmed students’ heart. Indeed, he was a most trust-worthy friend in his students’ eyes.
● Expressing remembering
1) learn sth. by heart
2) bear sth. in mind
3) carry sth. in mind
4) memorize sth.
4. 句型: have difficulty in doing sth.
The Way of Study
The purpose of our study is to master more scientific knowledge and techniques of production. The problem of learning so much during the limited time of our school life is often discussed. Methods of study, I think, can be individualized (因人而异), but the following suggestions should be helpful to all.
First, in class you must keep your attention focused on your teachers’ lectures, trying to remember all you can. Don’t leave everything to memorize after class.
Secondly, when you have difficulty in understanding, always ask yourself why several times before you go to ask your teacher or classmates.
Thirdly, you must finish your homework on time. Don’t let Sunday become another work day.
Fourthly, when you preview or review your lessons, you must also keep your thoughts on them, otherwise you will not get good results.
Fifthly, if time permits, read as many reference articles or books as possible in order to help you understand your lessons better.
In addition, write out a weekly schedule to insure having plenty of time for rest and exercise so as to keep your mind refreshed.
● Expressing difficulty
1) have trouble with sth.
2) It is hard to do sth.
3) It takes a lot of efforts to do sth….
4) spend a great deal of effort on sth.
7. 句型: realize one’s dream.
My Ideal Job
I am a student of a teachers’ university. I am being trained to be a teacher. Teaching has always been a tempting job for me. When I entered the university I had already chosen teaching as my lifelong career. After graduation I will go to a teaching post to realize my dream.
I want to be a teacher because teaching is a sacred profession. Teachers are engineers of human soul. Giving his love to his students, a teacher not only imparts them knowledge but also trains their moral character. Teachers make it possible for the spiritual wealth to be handed down from generation to generation.
I want to be a teacher also because I cherish the glorious title of “people’s teacher.” A teacher has a sense of pride as he is esteemed and his knowledge is valued in society.
Finally, I want to be a teacher because a teacher shoulders an important duty. As educators, teachers play an essential role in the training of millions of able and talented persons. Without teachers’ work, there can never be the development of education, science, and technology.
● Similar expression
1) fulfill one’s dream
2) accomplish one’s dream
3) make one’s dream come true
4) sb’s dream comes true
8. 句型: My hometown is a beautiful scenic spot.
My Hometown
My hometown is a beautiful scenic spot with a population of 200 thousand. It is situated at the foot of a hill, beside a river. The railway runs on its north side where trains carry away the agricultural products and bring back manufactured goods for daily use.
Its streets, though narrow, are straight and clean with shady trees on both sides. Stores, banks, a theatre and a cinema are in the shopping centre. Schools, a library and factories are scattered in the outer areas. Among the small old houses new multi-storey buildings are rising, creating ornaments of modernity for the city. Of course, in a wooded area there is a large park where a playground, pavilions and gardens are located around the banks of a large lake. Here people enjoy holidays with their families.
Like other villages and towns of our country, my hometown is becoming rich and prosperous. I love it very much because it is the place where I was born and brought up, and because I have numerous schoolmates, friends and relatives there.
● Similar expression
1) It is a place with the beauty of its natural surroundings.
2) It has buildings of traditional Chinese style.
3) It has an atmosphere of peace and seclusion.
4) It has a fascinating sight.
5) The city walls are built of grey bricks and kept intact.
9. 句型: be happy to do sth.
A Birthday Party
We hold a surprise party for Dona’s twentieth birthday recently. First, we carefully made a guest list and invited many of her friends from our college. Second, we planned a suitable menu including some refreshing drinks and food, such as fruit, orange juice, ice-cream, and a birthday cake with twenty candles. Third, some excellent entertainment was performed. A boy did magic tricks skillfully and another boy played the guitar .
Dona was very happy and moved by what we had done for her because she had never had birthday party before. We all feel delighted and had a wonderful time in this unforgettable party.
● Expressing happiness
1) be joyful over / about sth.
2) be pleased to do sth.
3) show joy at sth.
4) be delighted to do sth.
5) do sth. with great delight
6) It gives sb. great pleasure to do sth.
10. 句型: be indulged in sth.
Video Games
Video games have become very popular in recent years. Wherever you go you can always see youngsters or even adults indulged in the games. When they play the games in clubs, stores, or at homes, they concentrate all their attention on them, with their hands busily operating. Obviously, video games give them great pleasure and excitement.
Video games are a kind of wonderful entertainment. They bring great pleasure to youngsters, train them to respond quickly, stimulate their imagination and interest in electronics and computer science. IN short, video games play a good part in the development of youngsters’ intelligence.
Just as a coin has two sides, video games also have some disadvantages. Some young people, especially school children, spend too much time playing them, which does harm to their health and eyes and affects their school achievements. Only if one has enough self-control can he benefit from video games.
● Similar expression
1) be addicted to sth.
2) take up the habit of doing sth.
3) fall into bad habit of doing sth.
4) form good habits of doing sth
5) sb. cure the bad habit of doing sth.
11. 句型: in short
The Right Use of Money
Every man knows the value of money. Nothing can be bought without money. It is so useful that it is loved by every man.
But money is an evil when wrongly used. It may bring you sadness, misery, and even ruin. You should not waste your money in gambling, smoking, dancing, or drinking. On the other hand, you should avoid parsimony lest you should become a miser.
Money is an active thing. It should not be kept idle. You should use your money in doing something good. It is better to put it in sound investment than in speculation.
To live demands money. To live within your income is good economy. Happy are those who act upon this rule. To save money is far better than to waste it.
In short, you should use your money properly. Those who use it properly will find the way to success. You should get it properly, keep it safely, and spend it cleverly. The right use of money may bring you a comfortable life and a cheerful heart.
● Expressing conclusion
1) In summary, it is important…
2) To conclude, we see that…
3) In a word, there are three suggestions we must follow…
4) There is no doubt that steps should be taken to…

12. 句型: It is high time that sb. did sth.

Traffic problems
Traffic is one of the essential activities for any big metropolis. Each day, passengers travel by car, train or plane to and from every corner of the cities; heavy loads of goods are transported inside and outside. With the modernization in full swing, traffic has been making greater impact on the life of the cities. What a mess the cities would be in, if the arteries of such vital importance were out of action, even for a minute!
Owing to the major role it plays, traffic has long been a matter of serious concern for many municipal governments. In the past decade, new bus routes have been opened to traffic and a lot more vehicles put into service, many highways, flying-bridges as well as underground subways have been built to ease out the “bottlenecks”. Meanwhile, new traffic projects are under consideration.
For all these efforts, traffic in big cities like Beijing and Guangzhou still remains one of the biggest headaches. Traffic jams during rush hours, bus delays, and frays are a way of life with people in the big cities. In addition, traffic accidents occur with alarming frequency, resulti