A 節部分即口頭提問，是針對所給的Topic(主題)設計出若干問題，向考生發問。它出現在考試的起始階段和最后階段。在這兩部分中每位考生大約分別有一分鐘左右的時間回答問題，大概要說十句話左右。所以不能簡單地說上一兩句就結束了。因為在口頭提問部分不給準備時間，因此考生無論在考試前還是考試過程中都應有足夠的準備。
　　(1)事先學習使用一些表達方式給自己爭取一點時間思考。常用的表達方式有：

　　As everybody knows. Sofar as I am concerned.

　　What I mean is...Well...

　　That is to say...You know, ...

　　(2)重復考官的問題也是一種得體的方式，為的是讓自己有一點時間思考。

　　(3)考試中選擇自己熟悉的東西或事情來談，否則會由于有些詞不會用英文表述，而給自己造成麻煩。比如就音樂或書籍來講，考試時選擇一種會表述或表述較為容易的音樂或一本自己熟悉的書，比選擇一種自己真正喜歡的音樂或一本書更現實。

　　(4)考試中為了使自己回答問題的內容更充實些，可以用列舉法或舉例說明法予以適當展開闡述。

　　(5)考生在回答問題時，如果發現自己要說的話太少，或覺得無話可說時，不妨把自己想到的問題再詳細地說明或細化一下。

　　A 節部分常考話題匯總及答案

　　1. And what shall I call you?

　　Most people call me Xiao Huang.

　　2. Where do you come from?

　　a. I was born in Xi‘an， which is one of the major cities in China. It used to be the capital city at one point in China’s history.

　　b. I come from Shanghai， but I was born in Xi‘an. My parents moved to Shanghai when I was just 4 years old， so I really don’t know much about Xi‘an， apart from occasional summer visits to see

　　some good friends of the family. In fact, I don’t have any relatives at all living in Xi'an.

　　3. Where about is your hometown?

　　Xi’an is located in Shanxi Province, which is in central China.

　　4. Could you tell me something about your hometown?

　　a. Hmm. . well， the population is about 6 million. It's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi'an was named the capital of China several times over many dynasties. Also, Xi'an is the starting point of the famous Silk Road, which was important in ancient times. The weather is extremely hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade, and fairly cold in the winter, about 14 degrees Centigrade below zero.

　　b. Okay. Well, first of all, my hometown is "X". I was born in the city, but moved to the outskirts of the town when I was small. "X" is a fairly large city — a pretty important economic centre actually. It has a population of 3 million. It's pretty flat, and is situated right near a large lake.

　　5. What is the climate like in your hometown?

　　It's generally very hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade. In winter, it's cold — about minus 14 degrees Centigrade. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 degrees Centigrade. Oh, and the summer time is extremely humid as well. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.