研究生入學考試復試英語面試通常有兩大環(huán)節(jié)：第一個環(huán)節(jié)是自我介紹或者讀一篇考官指定的文章;第二個環(huán)節(jié)是問答，考官會問一些問題，要求考生用英文作答。在這一階段，考官主要問一些常規(guī)問題，有些考官還會問一些隨機問題。在回答問題時，建議考生采用“三步走”策略。先說一個主題句，表明自己的觀點。其次，如果需要對問題展開分幾點論述，則要用firstly, secondly(further/moreover), thirdly(in addition)等詞逐條有邏輯地表述出來。然后，總結(jié)一下，例如“Due to/Based on the above reasons/statements, I believe/I think…”，最終形成一個全面具體的回答。

　　1、 What is your undergraduate major? How do you like your major?

　　My major is economics. I like my major very much and I quite enjoy my learning journey for the past four years. That’s why I would like to go onto further studies in this area.

　　2、 Why did you choose our university?

　　I choose Beijing Foreign Studies University because of the following reasons. Firstly, it has been my dream place for years as it owns the top quality facilities for language training and the best environment for conducting research in this area. Secondly, I could learn up-to-date knowledge and real world experience to get ready to launch into my chosen career after graduating. Therefore, I could receive a first-class education with a focus on practical skills and professional relevance, giving me excellence prospects for employment and career development.

　　3、How do you plan to study in your postgraduate program?

　　In my opinion, the study method is quite important for research. So firstly, I will choose a certain approach in my study area with your guidance. Then I will draw a pragmatic research plan and time schedule, as I hope that I can form a systematic view of my major. Thirdly, I would familiarize myself with the latest development of this area by reading books and journals. I do hope that I can get somewhere in this field. If necessary, I will continue my research and study to pursue a doctor’s degree.

　　4、 Why do you change your major for your postgraduate study?

　　I change my major for two main reasons. One is that I am quite interested in economics. In my spare time, I often read books on economics, like An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations written by Adam Smith, Principles of Economics written by N.Gregory Mankiw, and Intermediate Microeconomics written by Hal Ronald Varian. The more I read those books and relevant articles, the more fascinated I’m in economics. The other is that economics is likely to bring more employment and development opportunities to me than psychology. That’s why I choose economics as my future domain.

　　5、 If there were an opportunity of studying abroad, what would you do?

　　I would like to seize the opportunity for the following reasons. For one thing, I could enhance my overall knowledge and understanding of my subject while exposing myself to English and developing my intercultural skills. For another, I could increase my independence and self-confidence as well as widen my network of friends and future contacts.