大学英语第四册口语考试话题

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1. What do you think of “Do the Rome as the Romans do”?
2. Why is it important to be aware of cultural differences?
3. Do you think wealth is a source of happiness or a source of problems?
4. What do you do to improve your memory in learning English?
5. What is the most unforgettable experience in your life?
6. What kind of people do you want to make friends with? How important are they to you?
7. “In prosperity our friends know us, in adversity we know our friends.” Please comment.
8. What is addiction? What are the things you can easily get addicted to in your daily life?
9. Can drug abuse be wiped out totally? Why or why not?
10. How can we pursue growth and at the same time protect and improve the environment?
将上述10个话题分别写成10段英语口语文章,要求每篇不少于350字。
不要求全部写完,但至少3个,多写额外多给分!超过3篇每篇+10分,最多追+50分。

第一个话题是有问题的,不应该是Do the Rome as the Romans do而是When in Rome,Do As the Romans Do (*^__^*)文章在下面

It is definitely right that we should do as the Romans do when in Rome. This is an accumulated experience we inherit from our forefathers, and now it is still widely applied to our daily life. The old saying tells us vividly that wherever we are, we should do everything according to local customs.

The proverb has profound impact on our interactions with people from other cultures. As far as I am concerned, I have had the experience myself. Last year, my neighbor, Xiao Wang and I went to the U.S. to travel. One day we were lost and it seemed we would never find our way back to our hotel. Suddenly an elderly lady came near us. Excited and trying to be polite, Xiao Wang approached her and asked, "Excuse me, how old are you?" This polite opening remark in Chinese culture made the lady stare at him in surprise, because age is a taboo in Western cultures. Seeing th