Topic: Discovering Bad Behavior

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Are the streets in your city tidy and clean? ([If yes] Say something about it. [If no] Why not?)

What kind of surroundings do you like to live in?

Is your dorm tidy and clean? ([If yes] What do you do to keep it tidy and clean? [If no] What should you do then?)

Where do you usually review your lessons? Is the place quiet enough?

Do you think it’s a good thing to have a telephone in your dorm? (Please give your reasons.)

Are washing machines available for students on campus? ([If yes] Do students like o use them? Why? [If no] How do you do your washing?)

Discussion:

“Discouraging Bad Behavior”

C 1: 阅览室打手机 / 半夜一点卡拉OK   C 2: 赤膊 / 候车室吸烟、占位子

C 3: 晾晒 / 高空抛物  C 4: overpass天桥上随地乱扔纸屑 / 乱穿马路

 “the most effective way to discourage such bad behavior”

Last questions:

What kind of behavior do you find most unbearable?

Do you think it’s necessary to discourage the bad behavior that we just talked about? Why?

Do you think good surroundings will influence people’s behavior (Please explain).

Why do you think good manners are important in interpersonal relationships?

Do you think the bad habits we just talked about can be changed easily? (Why do you think so?)

2003.11.15    Topic Area: Choice of Career    Topic: Different Jobs

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Do you think it will be easy for you to find a job after graduation? Why or why not?

What jobs do you think are in great demand?

Have you ever thought of getting a blue-collar job? Why or why not?

Would you like a job with challenge and risks? Why or why not?

Which do you prefer, an academic job or an administrative job? Give your reasons?

If you were offered a job not related to your major, would you accept it? Why or why not?

Discussion:

C1: Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher?

C2: Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a doctor?

C3: Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a scientist or an engineer?

C4: Talk about the advantages and disad of being a government official?

“What one should consider first when choosing a job?”

Last questions:

What do you think about the present situation in the job market?

What would you do if the job you like were not available?

Would you accept a job in the western regions of China? Why or why not?

Have you ever thought of starting a business of your own? Why or why not?

What do you think are the qualities of a good government official?

2003.11.16        Topic Area: Planning for the Future

   Topic: Choices for College Students upon Graduation

Questions: (Warm-up questions)

Where are you from, the city or the countryside? (Could you say something about the place you come from?)

How long have you been studying at college? Are you used to college life?

How do you like campus life? Please give your reasons.

When will you graduate? Do you think people in your field are in short supply how? Why do you think so?

What else are you doing to prepare yourself for your future career besides studying?

Do you think some students spend much time hunting for a job before graduation?

Discussion:

Whether pursuing graduate studies is the best way to succeed in life.

C1: Suppose you are going to pursue graduate studies at a university in China upon graduation, please give your reasons.

C2: Suppose you are going to find a jon upon graduation, please give your reasons.

C3: Suppose you are going abroad for further studies upon graduation, please give your reasons.

C4: Suppose you are going to start your own business upon graduation, please give your reasons.

Last questions:

What’s your idea of a successful life?

What should a person do to succeed in his or her career?

Who do you think is most successful in life? (In what way is she / he successful?)

Have you ever thought of earning big money? ([If yes] What for? [If not] Why not?)

Which is more attractive to you, fame or fortune? Why?

2003.11.16       Topic Area: University Life   Topic: Eating on CampusQuestions: (Warm-up questions)

Do you live on campus? ([If yes] Do you like campus life? [If not] Where do you live and why?)

How do you usually spend your spare time?

Do you enjoy surfing the Net? (Can you say something about it?)

What kind of entertainment do you have on campus?

Where do you usually have your meals? (Why?)

How much do you spend on food every month? Do you think it’s a burden?

Discussion:

“what the university can do to improve canteen service”

C1: Please describe the place where students can go for meals in terms of variety, quality, price, service, etc.

C2: small restaurant   C3: roadside food stall   C4: fast food restaurant

Last questions:

Many students seldom have breakfast. Do you think it’s a good habit? (Why do you think so?)

Do you often eat instant noodles? (Do you think instant noodles are good for your health?)

What in you opinion is a healthy diet?

Why do you think Western food is popular with young people?