[简答题]Discussion
Topic: Water Shortage
Now, ... (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B) here is a list of causes for water shortage. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. ) What do you think are the main causes for water shortage I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.
All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Causes for Water Shortage:
· Low price of water.
· Growth of population.
· Waste of water.
· Polluted rivers.
· Climate.
· Lack of advanced technology.

[单项选择]The shortage of water became more（）this summer with the highest temperatures in 40 years.
A. needy
B. latent
C. uneasy
D. acute

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Luxury Shopping
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of causes of men’s luxury shopping.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the causes of men’s luxury shopping I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Causes of Men’s Luxury Shopping:
●gaining respect from others
●gifts for some purposes
●following the trend
●loving the brand
●get self involved into the elite group
●pursuing the quality or style
●pride or vanity

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Chinese Tradition
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of Chinese important traditions in people’s life.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most important traditions in people’s life in China I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Important Traditions in People’s Life:
●Chinese knots
●Beijing Opera
●Shadow Puppetry
●using chopsticks
●graveyard cleaning
●dragon boat
●spring couplet
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Emotional Energy
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of strategies to get emotional energy.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most important strategies to get emotional energy I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Important Strategies to Get Emotional Energy:
●Do something new
●Reclaim Life’s meaning
●Put yourself in the fun zone
●Bid farewell to guilt and regret
●Make up your mind
●Give to get
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Regional Poverty
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of causes for regional poverty.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Causes for Regional Poverty:
●lack of natural resources
●disorganization of the economy
●out-of-date conventions
●climate
●geographical position
●poor leadership
●overpopulation
●lack of education
(Candidates talk to each other for 5 minutes. )

[单项选择]The shortage of water became more ______ this summer with the highest temperatures in 40 years.
A. needy B. latent C. severe D. dredge

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Public Health
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of problems of public health.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the problems that should be solved quickly I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Problems of Public Health:
●air pollution
●contaminated food
●poisoned water
●noise pollution
●polluted infant formula
●white pollution
●littering

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Media for Advertisements
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of media for advertisements.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most important media for advertisements I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Important Media for Advertisements:
●Television
●Newspapers
●Radio
●Magazines
●Out-of-home advertising
●Internet
●Direct mail
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Explanations for Obesity
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of explanations for obesity.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most plausible alternative explanations for obesity I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Plausible Alternative Explanations for Obesity:
●Not enough sleep
●Climate control
●Less smoking
●Genetic effects
●A little older
●Mature mums
●Like marrying like
(For candidates)

[多项选择]

Shortage of Fresh Water

[多项选择]用英文写一篇题为“Global Shortage of Water”的文章。内容包括：
(1)人们认为水资源是取之不尽的(提示：雨水、井水、河水等)；
(2)水资源紧缺的原因(提示：人口增加、工业用水增加、污染等)；
(3)你的建议是…

[填空题]The shortage of water_________________________.(给当地人的生活造成了许多问题)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Ways to Save Energy
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of ways to save energy.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most efficient ways to save energy I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Efficient Ways to Save Energy:
●Insulate
●Change bulbs
●Use of heat pump
●Remake factories
●Green driving
●A better fridge
●Flexible payment for new and expensive energy
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Ways to Handle Stress
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of ways to handle stress.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most effective ways to handle stress I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Effective Ways to Handle Stress:
●Try physical activity
●Share your stress
●Take care of yourself
●Make time for yourself
●Create a quiet scene
●Go ahead and cry
●Relax
(For candidates)

[单项选择]
State officials have announced that water restrictions will be introduced starting next Monday. As a result of below average rainfall, lake reserves are now at their lowest levels in fifty years. The regional water management authority has issued the following water conservation measures:
· All water users are required to restrict their water use.
· Public and privately-owned water utilities shall restrict the monthly use of water by their customers. They may do this by interrupting supply or by advising their clients on procedures to reduce their consumption.
· Use of water for domestic gardens and yards is permitted on Wednesdays and Saturdays for residents with even house numbers, and on Mondays and Thursdays for residents with odd house numbers.
·For agricultural businesses, irrigation is now limited to the hours between 7 p.m. and midnight
What is the purpose of this notice
A. To inform residents of water
B. To warn residents of weather conditions
C. To announce water pollution levels
D. To promote mineral water sales