考博面试英语口语

考博面试英语口语

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General Introduction

I am a third year master major in automation at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P. R. China. With tremendous interest in Industrial Engineering, I am writing to apply for acceptance into your . graduate program.

Education background

In 1995, I entered the Nanjing University of Science & Technology (NUST) -- widely considered one of the China’s best engineering schools. During the following undergraduate study, my academic records kept distinguished among the whole department. I was granted First Class Prize every semester, and my overall GPA100) ranked among 113 students. In 1999, I got the privilege to enter the graduate program waived of the admission test. I selected the Shanghai Jiao Tong University to continue my study for its best reputation on Combinatorial Optimization and Network Scheduling where my research interest lies.

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At the period of my graduate study, my overall GPA ranked top 5% in the department. In the second semester, I became teacher assistant that is given to talented and matured students only. This year, I won the Acer Scholarship as the one and only candidate in my department, which is the ultimate accolade for distinguished students endowed by my university. Presently, I am preparing my graduation thesis and trying for the honor of Excellent Graduation Thesis.

Research experience and academic activity

When a sophomore, I joined the Association of AI Enthusiast and began to narrow down my interest for my future research. In 1997, I participated in simulation tool development for the scheduling system in Prof. Wang’s lab. With the tool of OpenGL and Matlab, I designed a simulation program for transportation scheduling system. It is now widely used by different research groups in NUST. In 1998, I assumed and fulfilled a sewage analysis & dispose project for Nanjing sewage treatment plant. This was my first practice to convert a laboratory idea to a commercial product.

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In 1999, I joined the distinguished Professor Yu-Geng Xi's research group aiming at Network flow problem solving and Heuristic algorithm research. Soon I was engaged in the FuDan Gene Database Design. My duty was to pick up the useful information among different kinds of gene matching format. Through the comparison and analysis for many heuristic algorithms, I introduced an improved evolutionary algorithm -- Multi-population Genetic Algorithm. By dividing a whole population into several sub-populations, this improved algorithm can effectively prevent GA from local convergence and promote various evolutionary orientations. It proved more efficiently than SGA in experiments, too. In the second semester, I joined the workshop-scheduling research in Shanghai Heavy Duty Tyre plant. The scheduling was designed for the rubber-making process that covered not only discrete but also continuous circumstances. To make a balance point between optimization quality and time cost, I proposed a Dynamic Layered Scheduling method based on hybrid Petri Nets. The practical application showed that the average makespan was shortened by a large scale. I also publicized two papers in core journals with this idea. Recently, I am doing research in the Composite Predict of the Electrical Power

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system assisted with the technology of Data Mining for Bao Steel. I try to combine the Decision Tree with Receding Optimization to provide a new solution for the Composite Predictive Problem. This project is now under construction. Besides, In July 2000, I got the opportunity to give a lecture in English in Asia Control Conference (ASCC) which is one of the top-level conferences among the world in the area of control and automation. In my senior year, I met Prof. Xiao-Song Lin, a visiting professor of mathematics from University of California-Riverside, I learned graph theory from him for my network research. These experiences all rapidly expanded my knowledge of English and the understanding of western culture.

I hope to study in depth

In retrospect, I find myself standing on a solid basis in both theory and experience, which has prepared me for the . program. My future research interests include: Network Scheduling Problem, Heuristic Algorithm research (especially in GA and Neural network), Supply chain network research, Hybrid system performance analysis with Petri nets and Data

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Mining. Please give my application materials a serious consideration. Thank you very much.

研究生期间你的计划(plans in the postgraduate study)

First,I hope I can form systematic view of . As for ,my express wish is to get a complete comprehension of the formation and development as well as . 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. If luckily I got the chance to learn environment engineering in Tongji

University,I will concentrate on the study and research in this field. First,I will hard to learn the theoretical knowledge,constructing a solid base for my future work；Second,I would like to do some practical work with the help of the supervisor and classmate. And through this,I can get something that cannot be acquired from the textbooks. I believe after 2 years of learning,my dream will finally come true…… First of all,I love my major. Chinese literature is the symbol of the start of Chinese literary modernization. It plays an important part in modernization of our citizens'thoughts. What’s more,modern literature is very close to our daily life and it can deeply reflect the styles and features of our society. I am fascinated by the great masters refreshing or warm or profound styles as well. But I am not easily satisfied with such superficial knowledge. I hope I could have a better understanding in modern literature by studying further. This is a very important reason for me to take the postgraduate exams. Next,I love the feeling in the university. It is full of youthful spirit. And I am deeply attracted by the scholarly atmosphere. And the most important,it's my great honor to open my ears to your

teaching. Finally,I want to talk about a very practical problem. That is my dream of becoming a teacher in the university. I want to realize my dream and make myself to be a well-qualified person. I think the postgraduate studies can enrich my knowledge and make me competent in

my future job. That's my simple and clear reasons why I took the postgraduate

exams

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INTUCTION:Thank you for giving me the chance to interview and it is my pleasure to introduce myself to you. My name is Wang Chenghua. I major in ……and I will graduate from the…….. Medical University in July, 2006. Hope a chance to work and develop in your

department.During the past three years, under the strict guidance of my tutor, professor ……in college of ………, I have learned systematically the theory of profession and got the basic

manipulative skills about …….. With the help of my supervisor, I have successfully finished the subject “……… ” and grasped some experimental skill , such as cell culture, DNA extraction and other molecular biology technique; abstraction, separation, ….. ..I passed the CET band 6 test in2002, after that, I tried my best to learn Medical English and mastered a lot of professional vocabulary. I am good at listening, speaking, reading and writing.. I can manipulate computer proficiently and master Microsoft Office software, also be familiar with SPSS and Photoshop, etc.During three-year study in research, I studied hard and strived for excellence in our field. I benefit from working together with excellent colleague. I developed quality of diligence, responsibility, kindness and honesty. My internship in college of ….. could qualify me for this job, and I believe I can be fit for the position quickly. I am looking forward to working in your department. If I am admitted, I will be thankful and try my best to work for you.Thank you very much.

1. If there were no one-child policy and you could have as many children as you wanted, how many would you choose to have And why

Why just want one child Children are expensive to raise. They take all of the parents’ time and energy… so more children are a greater demand on the parents. Yet, some American families choose to have more child

2. Describe yourself. (appearance, inside qualities)

Generally speaking, I am a common girl with good personalities. I am not very tall, just average level. My face is unthinkable round, so I looked younger than

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my appearance.

3. Describe: three GOOD qualities three BAD qualities for each of the following people: (1). An ideal husband/ wife (2). An ideal teacher/boss/political leader (3). An ideal parent (4). An ideal friend

4. Who are your role models Why do you choose this person as your model What do you mean by “a friend” And the nature of friendship

5. What do you mean by “a friend” And the nature of friendship

6. Who is your best friend Where did you meet And, how did you meet What is he/she (your friend) like What is his/her(your friend’s) best qualities? 7. 8.

9. How is your friend similar to or different from you? 10. Do you have a lot of friends How important are friends to you What do you think are the top 5 personal qualities your friends should have? 11. 12.

13. Too much stress and pressure can cause serious health

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problems. What health problems do the stress cause? What causes stress for students For most Chinese adults 14. If you could take a trip to relax from too much work/study, where would you go What would you do Who would you travel with

15. What are the most serious health problems in China today How are these problems dealt with? 16.

17. What are some common health problems for children For adults What health problems cause the most fear

18. If an American was coming to visit China, what would you advise him about staying healthy while traveling What should he do if he becomes ill

19. Illness caused by/as a result of modern technology: Ways to deal with technological illness:

20. What is an ideal or a perfect job for you? (Salary, Work, Location, Working Environment, Opportunity for) 21. What will you like (not like) about your job How can you find such a job What problems do you think you will have

22. The top 3 popular occupations in China at present? What are the top ten popular occupations in China at

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present? And, What are the major attractions of each occupation? 23. Gun control

24. You meet a Westerner—Jeff or Anna who asks you such questions about your hometown:

1) What do you think are the special features of your hometown

2) What is your hometown like In two or three sentences, describe your hometown.

25. Which city would you like to work and live Scenario: You are working for a large company with offices in many cities. As a reward for hard work, you are being promoted a management position and your will be the manager of the office in one of those cities in the world. You get to choose which city where you live.

26. What do you think are the most important factors when you choose a place to live?

1) Job opportunities 2)Environment 3) Shopping 4) Crime rate 5) Weather 6) Cuisine 7) Historical sights 8)Cost of living 9) Nightlife 10) Architecture 11) Scenery

27. If you could live and work in any city in China, which

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city would you choose And, why? 28.

29. Which city would you like to move to, if you could afford it?

30. Explain: 1) The best thing in life is free. 2) Money talks. 3) Time is money. 4) No money, no love. 5) Save your pennies for a rainy day. 6) You can’t take it with you. 7) Money doesn’t grow on trees. 8) Until somebody puts some money on the table, all you have is talk.

31. If you could buy anything this year what is the first thing you would like to get 32. And, why

33. Recent headlines in newspapers. List one positive consequence and one negative consequence for each of the following scientific development.

1). Plastic surgery better and chapter than ever 2) Pig organs save human lives

3) Prospective parents choose child’s sex 4) Sixty-year-old grandmother gives birth

34. The advantages and disadvantages of each of these modern inventions. How has each invention improved our

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quality of life And 2) How has each invention created problems and stress

Personal computer Cell phone ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) The Internet Email Virtual chat/Virtual dates • Computer games Remote control GPS (Global Position System) MP3 player Kindle IPad

35. What do you think are some customs that a visitor to China should know about? 36. 37.

38. What do you think are some interesting customs from the

39. What are the five biggest environmental problems in China What should we do about these problems 40. Christmas custom

Good afternoon. I am very glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is XX. I will finish my postgraduate education in XX University, Majoring in XX during the postgraduate. Every one may have a dream, and I still remember that my dream is to be a expert in the field XX. I liked to make wonders just like, where are we from? Where are we going in the universe? And then I would find the answers in book by myself. Still today I think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice)

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Three years' graduate university education gives me a lot of things to learn, a lot of chances to try, and a lot of practices to improve myself. It teaches me not only what to study and how to think, but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing experiment as much as possible). In the university life, I have made many good friends. They help me improve my study and research ability, do everything just like a man, and often give me good example to follow.

Second, I will introduce my major in the graduate university. My major is XX in XX University. It has a great relationship with XX .介绍自己的专业特长

Besides what I have introduced myself above, I also have many interests in my spare time. I like playing badminton, which is an effective way i think to improve my body health, and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people. Drawing and writing is another favor to me.

Above all,I choose the major in order to broad my view in XX and enhance my research ability. I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study. OK, that’s all. Thank you very much.

41. 1.介绍下自己，什么学校毕业什么专业，让大家了解你（一页）2.自己参加过的项

目、工程之类的，让人明白你干过些什么（一页）3.如果论文较多，可以罗列出来，但是报告的时候不要读，带过就行（一页）4.硕士论文的情况（一页）5.目前主要干的工作是啥（你如果是应届生，手上一定有一些正在参与的工作）6.下一步你想干什么（重点）按照这个思路来的话，基本能描述你过去干了什么，现在在干什么，将来想干什么另外作报告的时候，要注意控制好时间，这个很重要的，不要认为报告越细越详细越好，一定要把握好时间，挑重点讲。因为面试考官看了你的PPT就能知道你做的什么工作，他感兴趣的会来问你的，你不用照着读。要学会调重点还有就是要自己仔细思考和PPT里面写的内容相关联的内容，自己想好可能会问到哪些问题在回答面试小组人员的问题的时候，首先要肯定他提出的问题，然后再表达自己的意思，不要一开口就是反对或者一开口就是否定。。同时在回答问题的时候要少用下面一些词：我觉得，我想，可能，大概，之类的。。会就是会，不会就是不会。你可以直接说目前没有考虑到这方面的因素，我以后会改进然后说PPT内容，1.很多人不介绍自

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己的教育经历，其实面试的时候通常都是面试小组，除了你报考的导师，大部分的人都不认识你的，你上来就直接说技术方面的，别人都不认识你了解你，到后面也懒得点评你。。2.很多人都是花了大幅篇幅描述自己当前做了多少多少工作，取得了多少多少成就，完全不提将来的研究方向，这几天的面试中，看到大量学生都不写自己以后想干嘛，都是说现在做了什么什么工作，想向导师表达我是一个很努力的人。其实导师更关心你以后想做拿一个方向。。3.关于将来的研究方向，最好能有一个明确的方向，不要太大太泛，也不要太细以至于导师怀疑你是否能有足够的内容毕业。面试的时候有争议其实没有关系，有争议代表着面试小组的老师也考虑过做这方面的内容，现在你提出来的方案可能和他设想的不一样，表示老师对这方面有很大的关注只是一直没有合适的方案或者实施，这就表示你的研究方向是他觉得有作为的。如果你写了一个很全的方向，概括了这方面全部的内容了，导师反倒觉得你什么都写进来你能完成吗他会怀疑你是否真的想明白过是否自己清楚到底想进行哪一方面的研究的。你可以选择导师以前给你指点的方向，也可以提出自己想做的方向，在提方向的时候，调研一下是很重要的，国内外有没有做过同样的工作，如果没有，你怎么做怎么评价自己做的好不好，如果有做过同样的工作，你在做这方面的研究的意义是什么要想清楚。这方面的装备工作要做足，很多导师喜欢问：你的这个工作有人做过没这个问题是不能乱回答的，你说没有，他就会给你举例XXX做过这方面的研究的。你说有，就一定要说清楚你的和做过的人的区别。我很清楚的记得有一个女生的PPT把某一研究方向都写全了，发问的时候没人提问，最后一个老师说：她什么都写进来了，很全了，没什么可以问的。我觉得这就危险了，博士是需要创新点的是需要有可研究的内容的，导师对你的报告都完全不感兴趣了，我想这是真的麻烦了自己的报告一定要自己先读懂读明白，把相关的问题多想想，讲的时候不要慌张不要怕，（今天就遇到一个PPT文件出了点问题，然后一紧张就什么都没讲好的）导师也是从学生走过来的，通常不回恶意的为难你的。就算你紧张出现了基础性错误，不要在意，不要去反复纠正，把你想说的说清楚就行，导师正真关心的是你以后的研究计划，看你的提议是否是有参考价值的，你的面试就不会太差。。

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