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小编： 547——张霖楠
Seasons and Weather
What's the weather (usually) like in yourhometown?
The weather is usually nice in my hometown, especially during thespring--it’s neither hot nor cold. I can do many outdoor activities.
What's your favorite season? (Why?)
I like spring and autumn because the weather is neither hot norcold. I could go outside to do many outdoor activities.
Is there any season you dislike? (Why?)
It should be summer. The summer in my hometown is a little too hot,so I would usually feel very uncomfortable if I stay outdoors for too long. Ireally hope the summer here could be a little cooler.
In what weather do you like to go out with yourparents?
Often it is on fine days. Without worrying to be caught in the rainor snow, with a comfortable temperature, we would like to have some outings tothe parks or other tourist attractions. We really like to be close to thenature and meanwhile have a family get-together.
What’s your favorite weather?
Well, it depends. In winter and spring, I like sunny days, becauseit makes me feel warm and relaxed, and I can walk around to do activitiesconveniently. But in summer, sunny days will be too hot for me to go out. Andthus, I like rainy days in summer, coz it can always bring me a feeling ofcoolness.
What weather is best for working and studyingin your opinion?
To be frank, I don’t think weather matters much when people aredetermined to work or study, not to say usually people are doing this inside.However, to those outdoor activities, maybe sunny days or cloudy days will bemore convenient than stormy days or rainy days.
What kind of weather do Chinese people like?
Well, it is hard to say for sure, coz people’s preferences may varyfrom person to person. Generally, in winter and spring, people may like sunnydays, because it makes them feel warm and relaxed, and they can walk around todo activities conveniently. But in summer, sunny days will be too hot forpeople to go out. And thus, people may like rainy days in summer, coz it canalways bring them a feeling of coolness.
In which season there are more fine days? why?
Well, in China, I think there are more fine days in autumn, aseason of harvest. You know, in autumn, the temperature is not as high as thatin summer, and it is always sunny. The weather is fine enough for people to dowhatever they like, not matter indoors or outdoors.
Do you think the weather now has changedgreatly compared to the past?
To some extent, yes. I remember that in my childhood, thetemperature was not so high, and it was not so hot in summer. Besides, therewas less disastrous weather like these days. The disasters brought by typhoon,hurricanes, hails, acid rains and sandstorms were much less.
Part 2
Describesomething you do to keep healthy
Youshould say:
What it is
How you do it
When you do it
Andexplain why you think it can keep you healthy
Sample:
I like walking a lot becauseit can help me relax and appreciate my living environment. I would usually takea walk after dinner because there’s a saying in Chinese, “Walk after you dine;live to ninety nine.” There’s a canalnear my home and there’re many flower trees planted along the banks. It’s mypleasure to look at the beautiful blossoms at different seasons. I wouldusually take a walk there with my parents or friends after dinner. We couldtalk about what happens during the day and share our feelings. Sometimes, mydad would tell jokes to us during the walk. I’m just wondering how he couldremember so many funny stories.
There’re actually quite a lotof people taking a stroll after dinner. We could see people at all age walkingand talking. Sometimes, we could also see some neighbors walking their dogs.When two dogs meet, they’ll make a scene. There’ll usually be some barking andfighting among the little dogs, and then their owners have to use a lot ofstrength to pull them away.
I think walking is a verygood habit to have because it provides the time to communicate and exercise. Ihope I can continue it in the future.
Part 3
Why parents want their kids to win the firstplace in a sport competition?
Parents do so for various reasons. Some parents, failing to makesuch achievements themselves, hope that their children can, on behalf of them,realize their dreams. Other parents, expecting to earn a face in front of otherparents, may also want their children todo so. And still others, out of true love of their kids, hoping that the children can gainconfidence through wining the games.
Which one is better, participating in orwatching a competition?
Well, it depends. When one hopes to have an overall view about thecompetition, and try to learn something from it, standing by watching thecompetition may be a good choice. However, when one expects to feel the realexcitement, or display his talents,participating in the competition may be better.
What indoor and outdoor activities are there inChina?
Well, there are great varieties of indoor activities in China, suchas chess, table tennis, billiards, cards, mahjong and so on. On the other hand,we also have a lot of outdoor activities, such as football, tennis, basketball,and boating. However, these days, with the help of technology in construction,we now are enabled to play indoor activities outdoors, and we can also playoutdoor activities inside.
What sports are popular inChina? What sports do Chinese people like?
Well, many sports are popular in china now. For example, manypeople are in favor of playing badminton, and even without booking in advance,one cannot find a place to play. Also, many students like to play pingpong ortable tennis with their classmates or friends, especially in school, because ofthe availability. University students, however, may be better fond of playingbasketball and tennis.
when do you watch the matches？What will you do when you arewatching the match?
Well, at nights or weekends, when I finish myschool work and when there are some excellent basketball or football matches onshow, I will be there watching or even sometimes, when I know some matches areheld in the sports center, I may go with my friends there to watch the games onspots. When we are watching, we will cheer for the good performance of theplayers, and of course, when I have a preference of the teams on playing orwhen I am fond of some specific players,I will only cheer to support them.
Who likesports more, men or women?
Generally speaking, men like sports more than women. For one thing,men are usually stronger physically, andits human nature to choose doing something they are good at, so men play sportsmore than women. Also, because men are often more energetic, sports help themto release part of their energy, otherwise, they may feel fidgety. In addition,men like to seek excitement more than women, and sports are just a way for them to achieve the aim.
What will life be when there are no sports?
Well, it’s hard to imagine when there are no sports in the world.Our ancestors had long in history invented varieties of sports, to help thembecome stronger, to relieve their pressure, to amuse themselves, and toentertain others. Without sports, our world will be monotonous, and to achievesomething like from the sports, there may be more wars around.
What’re the advantages of watching live gamesand games on TV?
Well, there are some differences. For example, by watching livegames, people can enjoy the games with a larger audience and so feel thegreater excitement. Also, people can be closer to those players or the stars,and so get more involved with the games. In comparison, watching games on TV isquite convenient and economical to enjoy the same game. Also, we can record thegames and so watch the games repeatedly on TV, which is impossible for livegames.
Why do you think some old people like excitingsports more than young people?
Well, I am not so sure. Maybe some old people are still quitestrong physically, and so they like exciting sports. Or in some otheroccasions, because they are old and they can not take part in those sports,they like to watch those games to show that they are still energetic. Inaddition, some old people may like those exciting sports since they were young,and so it is their habits to still love those sports.
What benefits can a country get from hostinginternational games?
Well, to host international games, a country can benefit a lot. Forexample, it may attract millions of people to come there to watch the games,which may bring them huge income. Also,to meet the requirement of holding the games, the country may be forced toimprove its construction of those facilities, which, if not given the chance,may be delayed. In addition, the games will be reported in various mediathroughout the world, which provides a very good chance for the country topublicize itself, and so make it better understood and have its internationalstatus enhanced.
Do you think men are better sports players thanwomen?
Generally, I think so. This s because men are usually strongerphysically, and so can run faster, jump higher and farther. However, thesedays, with the improvement of people’s life level, women can also enjoy thenutrition to become as strong as men, and with the help of professionaltraining, women can also do well in sports
