课件：口语考试注意事项.ppt

* * * * the CET-SET has three parts. The first has some warm-up questions. It is intended to give you a few minutes to calm down, adjust your seating and microphone, and get acquainted with the examiners voice. In it, you are asked to give your name and your admission receipt number, a brief introduction about yourself, and an answer to one or two questions. The self-introduction can include your major, hobbies, or work you would like to do in the future, preferably with a few words explaining why. Remember, you are not supposed to mention the name of your college or university anywhere during the test, and your answers should be short and sweet, because there are only five minutes for this part and there are two other test-takers in your group. Of course, it would enhance your image or impress the examiners if, upon entering the test room, you were to greet them smilingly with Good morning, or Good afternoon, or say something like May I sit down? or Shall I sit here?  * The second part lasts 10 minutes and is for individual presentations and group discussions on a more specific topic. You are each given a card with a picture, a graph or a statement, with different contents but all related to the topic. You are allowed one minute for preparation. Be sure to finish your presentation within a minute and a half, but do not be concerned if the examiners interrupt you at the end of the time. When each of you has talked about the card, the examiners will ask you to hold a discussion and see whether you can reach an agreement on what you have discussed. During the discussion you can argue or ask each other questions to clarify points. Your performance will be judged on the contribution you make to the discussion. During the one-minute preparation, you are expected to organize your thoughts by centring them on the topic. The examiners may be interested in what you say, but they often care more about how you say what you want to say. So it is important that you be im