Do you prefer to further you education or work in practice after your graduation?

Candidate 1: I will choose to further my education without any hesitation(犹豫). It is true that working in practice after graduation enables a person to get involved in(涉及，接触到) the society earilier to gain social experience. However, further education offers more for me. As a matter of fact, nowadays more and more companies and organization offers more for me. As a matter of fact, nowadays more and more companies and organizations prefer to hire graduate students because of their better self-study capability and unparalleled(无比的) potential(潜能). Further education can help me go further.

Candidate 2: I think I will further my education. Because I think the knowledge we acquire in undergraduate period is far from being enough. And the major in my university is not the first-class. So I want to put myself ahead in a better school and follow a famous professor to do some research. What is more, with higher qualifications(资格条件), it will make me more competitive(竞争的) in job hunting.

Candidate 1和Candidate 2不约而同地将继续深造作为毕业后的优先选择，具有一定的代表性。随着社会的不断发展，社会对人才的需求标准越来越高，因此两位答题者都谈到了继续是实现理想就业的充分条件。

2.Why do you prefer to pursue your future education overseas? What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying overseas?

这个问题是前一问题的推进，其实隐含了一问“What do you think of the education in China?”or “Why don't you study in China?”这样可以帮助考生拓展考题思路，把题目理解为在国内国外深造的各种的利弊，我的选择是为了取长补短，更好地自我发展。既然选择出国深造，困难是难免的，对第二个问的回答是向考官表示自己对未来各种问题的预期和客服困难完成学业的决心。三个参考答案层次清楚，语句的可参照性强。

Candidate 1: On the hand, it is true that the education in China is very good, which lays a firm foundation for the children and contributes to the further development of students. On the other hand, we can't turn a blind eye(熟视无睹) to the disadvantages of it, such as too much pressure from the fierce competition in National College Entrance Examination, the low rate of environment of university and the lack of modern facilities and technology. I decided to study overseas study can help me obtain valuable and prestigious credentials(权威的证书) which are essential for a promising career. I can also gain a different and globalized prospecitive(全球的角度) on my field of study. In addition, it enables me to make life-long friends all over the world so that I can build a broad social network. However, the language barries, the initial cultural shock and homesickness are inevitable(不可避免的) when studying overseas. We need full preparation before starting the overseas study.

Candidate 2: There are many advantages to study overseas. Firstly, when we go to other countries, we will contact some brand-new(全新的，崭新的) cultures and customs, which can make friends from all over the world. It will be a great wealth throughout our life. Thirdly, studying overseas can equip us with(使具备) diversities of knowledge and skills. They are essential for a promising future. However, there are also several disadvantages. For example, the language may be a problem when we communicate with others. We will feel lonely or even be fed up with study. What's more, when we come back from other countries, we may find we have lost contact with our domestic friends.

Candidate 3: I am totally in favor of studying abroad. Firstly, there is no better opportunity to improve my second-language than to live in the country in which it is spoken. Secondly, there is no doubt that(毫无疑问) students could equip themselves with diversities of konwledge and skills, especially modern technology different from our own country, thus greatly broadening our horizons(拓展视野). Last but not least, students could not only become more independent through living abroad, but also be better at communication through getting along with others, which contributes to improving the social skills of the students.

三位答题者逻辑清晰，表达准确，形式上都运用Firstly，Secondly等关联词层层推进自己的见解，在内容上重点分析了海外深造对知识面的拓展和自身素质提高的有利因素，对于不利因素的简要陈述甚至撇开不谈反映出学生对出国深造已经做好了充分的思想准备，非常希望通过这种方式使自身竞争力获得进一步提高。

3.Could you compare the education systems between Asian countries and West countries?

这三问其实环环相扣，所谓“知己知彼，百战不殆”，对东西方教育制度的对比可以最大程度折射出考生对教育问题的了解和思索。

Candidate 1：The Asian countries emphasize a solid foundation of basic knowledge while the West countries lay stress on(强调，重视) the ability to handle practical problems. Asian countries commonly use examinations to judge whether a student is excellent while Western countries concentrate more on the daily performance. Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. It is better that the two systems learn from each other to make progress.

Candidate 2：Firstly, when children are young, most parents in Asia countries focus on improving their memory and learning some skills. But parents in the west create a free academic atmosphere in class, which helps to cultivate students' confidence and interests. Furthermore, teachers don't give specific answers to narrow students' thoughts. Therefore, the students are usually more active and creative. In addition, people in our country usually think going to university is the only way to success. They are ashamed to study in technological academy. Meanwhile, our country also hasn't given enough support to that kind of schools. But it is different in the western education system. Students graduating from universities and technological academies are treated equally in empolyment. Some companies even prefer the students who have got specific trainings.

既然是口语准备的书面化，求的不外乎是一个精准，我们可以看到Candidate 1用emphasize，lay stress on和concentrate on三种不同的方式表述了相近的意思，“避免重复”在口语和写作中一样是对考生表达基本功的考查；Candidate 2的层次和逻辑感较强。

4. Do you think universities should give priority to practical subjects, such as computer and business than those traditional ones like history and geography? Why?

题目中得give priority to 意思是“给予重视和优先权”，如果有的考生在听题目时有置疑，一定要套用What do you mean by...等句型及时和考官沟通，切忌自以为是，不懂装懂，在错误理解题目的前提下答题。在这一拓展问题里考查的重点是comparison，所以考生要考虑一下两种科目的性质。简单地说，实用科目的实用性往往体现在社会需求更多，就业机会更大；而传统科目的功用扣在tradition这个字眼上，是不可偏废的。三位答题者分别从“反对”、“支持”和“中立”的三种不同的立场答题。

Candidate 1: To be honest, I don't quite support the idea that universities should give priority to practical subjects. As far as I am concerned, a good university should provide a well-balanced(均衡的) education for the students to help them grow up, instead of sense of truth of the nature and life through studying the traditional subjects. They are absolutely significant. I take a firm stand that the purpose of study is broadening our horizons, equipping ourselves with knowledge, and developing our interests, instead of simply finding a job with prospect.

Candidate 2: Yes, I think so. University is a place where we should learn some practical skills. And it is the duty of the university to make us fully prepared for the future job. Just learning or giving priority to those traditional subjects, we can only get narrow scope of knowledge. However, when it comes to practical work, we will get confused. If we learn more practical skills, we will be more confident in job hunting. It turns out that, in today's society, companies need skillful and well-rounded persons rather than bookworms.

Candidate 3: It seems reasonable for many students, as well as parents to consider the higher education principally as training for a well-paid(均衡的) job. Practical subjects seem to be much more job-oriented(以工作为导向). But personally, the traditional courses deserve at least equal attention in higher education for they could cultivate students' national pride(民族自豪感) and cultural identity(文化认同感). The equal emphasis on different subjects will lay a solid foundation for each student and help students learn comprehensively(全面地), which benefits them in a long run.