2011春季口译二阶段口试在即，开考前的口语考察部分要求考生就给定话题做3-5分钟的口头演讲，这里有四篇模拟口语话题，大家在考前应该自己练习一两篇，找准开口的感觉。

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is ...” “My registration number is ...”

Topic: How to lead a low-carbon life?

Questions for Reference:

1. What is the definition of low-carbon life?

2. What is the correlation between low-carbon lifestyle. and climate change?

3. What can individuals do to lead a low-carbon life? Cite examples to illustrate your point.

Answer for Reference

Low-carbon life encourages people to minimize energy use and greenhouse gas emission, especially the emission of carbon dioxide which scientists say is a major cause of global warming. In other words, we are encouraged to leave less carbon footprint in our daily life. When you drive a car, the engine burns fuel which creates a certain amount of carbon dioxide. Even if you heat your house with electricity, the generation of the electrical power may also have emitted a certain amount of carbon dioxide. All those activities can put strains on the environment and lead to a worsening climate change. That’s why low-carbon lifestyle. is advocated. Everybody has to share the responsibility to tackle climate change. Some changes in your life can make a big difference to the environment. Firstly, choose public transport instead of private cars. If you have to drive a car, car-pooling is recommended. Secondly, switch your computers, air conditioners, and other electronic appliances to energy-saving mode; choose energy-efficient bulbs; turn them off when they’re not in use. Thirdly, use reusable carrier bags, cups, chopsticks as more environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposable commodities