廣州中醫藥大學博士口語試題及答案(2014)

Questions for PhD students (2014)

1. Should a country give free medical care to its citizens?
2. Why is it important to follow proper procedures when performing a medical experiment or examination?
3. Why are people given vaccinations? How do vaccinations work?
4. Please describe some types of pollution and how they affect the body.
5. What are some differences between Western medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine?
6. Do you believe music can have healing effects on patients? If yes, what type of effects can it have?
7. Do you think ancient doctors and philosophers understand nature and man better than modern doctors and philosophers?
8. How many hours should a person sleep on average every night? What time should a person go to sleep and rise?
9. What organs are affected by smoking and which diseases can be caused?
10. What organs are affected by drinking alcohol and which diseases can be caused?
11. Do you believe modern lifestyles and technologies are leading to healthier people? Why or why not?
12. Please describe one of the body’s systems and the function(s) it performs.
13. Which do you believe is more effective, Chinese medicine or Western medicine?
14. Do you think food is an important factor in keeping healthy? Why or why not?

15. What are the differences between an acute and chronic disease?

16. Do you feel it is ok to screen embryos for genetic diseases such as cancer?

17. Do you think people who go to have cosmetic surgery should have to be tested for psychological issues?

18. What is the correct and healthy way to lose weight?

19. What eating or exercise habits do you feel are good for heart health?

20. Do you feel it should be illegal to smoke in public places?

21. Do you think there should be high taxes on cigarettes to help pay for health costs for people with lung problems?

22. What are the reasons for people to avoid or protect themselves from direct sunlight?

23. Who do you feel holds the responsibility of caring for the elderly?