专家根据学生的自我介绍，用英语提问3-5个问题，问题涉及生活、专业等方面，主要考查学生的英语发音、听说和表达等外语实用能力。面试过程中，同时对考生的言谈表达、礼仪、团队精神、创新能力和抗挫心理素质等综合素质和发展潜力进行评价。
1.自我介绍(self-introduction)
Good morning, my dear profeors.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 .In 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 XXX.Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.In 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 che.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 unle he keeps on learning .Of 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 impreed 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 neceary 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 profeion after two years study here.
3.研究生期间你的计划 (plans in the postgraduate study)
First, I hope I can form systematic view of XXX.As for XXX, my expre wish is to get a complete comprehension of the formation and development as well as XXX.If poible, I will go on with my study
for doctorate degree.
In a word, I am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profeion after two years study here.
4 .介绍你的家乡(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 greatne 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 here.There 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 busine 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 tiredne.They can strengthen our relation, too.During 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.你的大学(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.
根据笔者的了解以及历届考研学生的反馈，在英语口试中，一般会涉及以下几个话题：自我介绍，家庭成员、家乡、原来的院校，考研原因，未来规划(学习、职业)。笔者对这些话题进行梳理，希望广大考生有所了解并做好充分的准备，顺利通过英语口试。
1.自我介绍篇(重点)。基本上每个院校每个专业的口试中都会涉及这一方面。考官其实是要借此了解你的口头表达能力以及你的报名表之外的一些信息。自我介绍时间以2-3分钟为宜。思路要清楚，要突出重点，口语尽量流利(不要太流利了，有背诵之嫌)。
1) 考官要求你作自我介绍时，不要用…let me introduce myself briefly / please allow me to introduce myself to you等句子，重复、啰嗦。开头可以只用一句话引入：Dear profeors, I feel so glad to meet all of you here。然后就可以进入主题，介绍姓名、年龄等等。
2) 自我介绍的主体内容。
① 姓名。介绍自己姓名时，发音一定要准(南方考生要多加注意)。
② 年龄。年龄可以跟在姓名后带过(I am XXX, 25 years old)。
③ 原来的院校、专业。注意：一定要把原来学校的英文名称、专业的英文名称弄清楚(尤其是跨校、跨专业的学生)。
所属的公司、职位。注意：在职考生则应将自己公司、自己职位/职称的英文名称弄明白。
④ 性格、能力。可以着重强调你的个性对你报考的专业有何积极的作用。如果报考的是学术性的专业，可以说自己细心(carefully，detail-oriented)、条理分明(logical)、踏实(steady)等；如果是研究性、应用性更强一点的专业，可以说自己负责(responsible)、可靠(dependable)、有效率(efficient)等。
其他的一些表示性格、能力的形容词有：active, aggreive(有进取心的)， adaptable, amicable(友好
的)， analytical(善于分析的)， cooperative, creative, disciplined, dutiful, energetic, faithful, gentle, independent(有主见的)， innovative, motivated, modest, objective, precise, punctual, precise(一丝不苟的)， temperate等等。
在职考生或有过工作经验的考生还可以强调一下你的工作成绩，如：As the aistant to the General Manger of XXX Company, I have helped to negotiate a $200,000 deal for the corporation。
⑤ 爱好。All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.除了强调你的学习的重视，同时也要避免给考官一种“书呆子”的感觉。一般可以从体育、音乐、电影等方面来说，同时要简单说明这些爱好对你的积极意义(build my body, relax myself, open my mind…)；注意避免提到那些可能引起考官反感的爱好，如：playing computer games，watching TV等。
⑥ 你对报考的专业有兴趣(be interested in/be fascinated with/be obseed with…)，可适当举出一些例子，如经常看相关的书籍、论文、文章、新闻等。在职考生可以强调知识教育对工作的影响： In my work, I find it neceary to broaden my horizons in communication.That’s why I long for entering your prestigious university。
3) 结束时可以用说：That’s all about me./ Well, that’s who I am.Thanks for your attention。
2.家庭、家乡、学校篇。考官其实是要通过你的家庭、家乡或学校来了解你的成长的环境。
1) 家庭。需要注意的是，考官并不是为了做人口调查而提出这个问题的，所以应该避免流水账似地介绍家庭成员；要尽量说明家人(尤其是父母)对你造成哪些方面(性格、职业规划、做事风格等)良好的影响。可以参考以下句式结构：Just like my father, I am especially interested in history./ Though my father is an ordinary worker, his responsible attitude towards work has a great influence on me。
2) 家乡。正所谓“一方水土养育一方人”，考官实际上是想从你对家乡的介绍中找出有关你性格、志向的线索。可以从历史、历史人物、著名景点、独特风俗或特产等方面来简单介绍，注意要表达热爱家乡的情感。
3) 学校。如果是本校考生的话，在自我介绍中就可以点到(拉近跟考官的关系)。如果是外校，考官通常会问：Why did you choose our university? 那么我们就可以说说它与报考院校之间的异同，然后说明为什么你选择这个学校(I do love the atmosphere in your university.It is full of youthful spirits。)；要注意的是：一定要说明你对在原来的院校接受教育心存感激之情appreciation(从好的方面说一说)，着重强调希望能被录取，表达自己坚定的决心、展望一下未来。
