一、複試中的口試要求
1、評價標準：
(1)語言準確性（語法和用詞的準確性、語法結構的複雜性、詞彙的豐富程度、發音的.準確性）
(2)話語的長短和連貫性（內容的連貫性、尋找合適詞語而造成的停頓頻率及長短、表達思想的語言長短等）
(3)語言的靈活性和適合性（語言表達是否靈活、自然，話語是否得體，語言能否與語境、動能和目的相適應）
2、口語測試一般包含如下兩部分：
第一部分：考查學生理解並回答有關日常生活、家庭、工作、學習等問題的能力（3--5分鐘）。
第二部分：考查學生連續表達的能力。考生從所給的問題中選擇一個話題，就此話題表達自己的看法（7--10分鐘）。
3、評價成績一般為：
a優秀--能用外語就指定的話題進行口頭交流，基本沒有困難
b良好--能用外語就指定的題材進行口頭交流，雖有些困難，但不影響交流
c及格--能用外語就指定的話題進行簡單的口頭交流
d不及格--不具有口頭表達能力
二、考研英語複試口語常見問題30例
1. Where do you come from?
2. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?
3. What do you do during the Spring Festival?
4. Tell me something about the customs of your hometown.
5. Could you tell me something about your family?
6. What social responsibilities should a post-graduate take?
7. Which kind of professor do you like best?
8. What does friendship mean to you and what kind of people do you make friend with?
9. What is your major? How do you like your major?
10. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?
11. What impressed you most when you were at university?
12. What is the best university in your opinion?
13. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant to present-day society? Why ?
14. What do you do for a living?
15. What are your job prospects?
16. If you had the opportunity to change your subject, what would you do with it?
17. What are your spare time interests?
18. Where have you been traveling to? Which place interested you most?
19. What kind of differences in the system of higher education between China and other countries?
20. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of your intended study program?
21. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies?
22. Why did you choose our university?
23. If there were an opportunity of studying abroad, what would you do?
24. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reasons, please.
25. What do you intend to do after you finish studying?
26. How serious is unemployment among young people and what will you do if you cannot find a job after graduation?
27. In your opinion, what are the most serious problems associated with modern life?
28. What do you think have been the most important changes in your study field over the past 5 years?
29. How do you afford your tuition?
30. Does your family support your decision on studying? What help do they offer?
三、部分常考話題參考範文
1. 自我介紹(self-introduction)
Good morning, my dear professors. It’s my pleasure to be given a chance for your interview. My name is XXX，I am XXX years old. I come from XXX, a very beautiful city. My undergraduate period will be accomplished in XXX university in July, 2009, and now, I am striving for obtaining a key to your prestigious universuty.
In the past two years I have been prepareing for the postgraduate examination for it has been my dream to be a postgraduate. I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of XXX my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngsters and I will try my best to finish it no matter how difficult it is..I like reading books, especially those about uently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on addition, I am a person with great perseverance. During my college years, I found web sign very interesting, so I learned it very hard. Therefore, I have a comparative good command of network application and I am skillful in searching for information on Internet. Well, in my spare time, I like basketball, tennis and Chinese chess. Also English is my favorite. I often go to English corner to practice my oral English, and write compositions to improve my written ability.
I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning course, if I am given a chance to study XXX in this famous University, I will concentrate on my study and make great efforts to master a good command of advance XXX.
Ok, that is all, thank you for your attention.
2.考研原因 (reasons for my choice)
There are several reasons accounting for my endeavor.
Above all, I have been deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when I came here last summer. In my opinion, as one of the most famous XXX in our country, it provides people with enough room to get further achievement. This is the first reason.
The second one is I am long for doing research in XXX throughout my life. It’s a pleasure to be with my favorite XXX for lifetime. I suppose this is the most important factor in my decision.
Thirdly, I learnt a lot from my XXX job during the past two years. However, I think further study is still urgent for me to realize self-value. Life is precious. It is necessary to seize any chance for self-development, especially in this competitive modern world.
In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years study here.
3.研究生(Q吧) 期間你的計劃 (plans in the postgraduate study)
First, I hope I can form systematic view of XXX. As for XXX, my express wish is to get a complete comprehension of the formation and development as well as XXX. If possible, I will go on with my study for doctorate degree.
In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years study here.
4 .介紹你的家鄉(about hometown)
I am from XXX, a famous city with a long history over 2,200 years. It is called XXX because there were lots of XXX even 900 years ago. The city lies in the eastern part of the province. It is the center of politics, economy and culture. Many celebrities were born here, for instance, XXX，XXX and XXX . . You know, there is a saying that “The greatness of a man lends a glory to a place”. I think the city really deserves it. In addition, it is famous for the hot springs. They are known for high-quality. Visitors at home and abroad feel it comfortable bathing e is my beloved hometown.
5.你的家庭(about family)
There are four members in my family: my parents, my XXX and me. My father is a technician in XXX. He often goes out on business and therefore, most of the housework is done by my industrious mom. Climbing at weekends is our common interest. The fresh air and natural beauty can help us get rid of tiredness. They can strengthen our relation, ng my prepareing for coming here, my parents’love and support have always been my power and I hope in the future I wil be able to repay them.
6.你的大學(about university)
XXX University is the oldest one in the province. It was founded in XXX and covers an area of over XXX. The building area is XXX square meters. It develops into a comprehensive university with efforts of generations, especially after the reform and opening up. It takes the lead among the XXX universities with excellent teaching and scientific research ability. The library has the storage of XXX books and various research institutes are set up including XXX research centers. There are teaching research experimental bases. For example, the computer center, analyzing-test center, modern education technical center and so on.
Rember that practice makes perfect!