13 Sports , Hobby
Describe an interest or hobby that you particularly enjoy:
1)What this interest or hobby is?
2)How long have you been doing it?
3)What effect has it brought to your life?
What do you think about the balance between the work and the leisure ?
I am a big table tennis fan, even though I am not very good at playing table ten nis myself. I love to watch the game on TV. I have played table tennis whenever I
get a chance since I studied in the middle school. Playing table tennis not only
refreshes my body and makes me mentally alert ,and ready and eager to engage in
the work of the day. In addition, a reasonable amount of exercise prepares the bo
dy for a good nights sleep. However, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do
more harm than good. Because it will make you too tired to stay awake during the
work.
1/Is it dangerous for people to spend too much time on hobby?
Yes, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do more harm than good. I have
noticed that some of my friends spend too much time on sports make themselves
too tired to stay awake during the work.
2)Do you think hobby is beneficial to social life?
Yes, of course.I make many friends during playing table tennis. So, I think
that hobby is beneficial the social life.
3)Why do people like to watch games?
Oh, it is a interesting question. Watching games can enrich our leisure
life. Also, it is very exciting to watch a close game.
4)What is advantages and disadvantages for watching games?
Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to
watch a close game. But over-indulgence in watching games can affect our rest.
5) What is the advantages and disadvantages between watching games and
playing games/sports /
Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to
watch a close game. Take part in sports can build our bodies and keep us healthy.
But, over-indulgence in watching games or in physical exercise can affect our rest.
6) Do you think which sports demand enough courage ?
Oh, I think it is boxing . It is very dangerous and it can do harm to health
of athlete.
7) What are the sporting facilities like in your hometown?
Anyang City has a lot of modern indoor facilities offering bowling, table
tennis, swimming etc. But , its too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to
belong to the club in order to use the facilities.( P144 )
14. reading
Do you often read newspapers? Whats is your reading everyday?( how frequent
do you read? what do you like to read the best , I read newspapers everyday, such as Workers Daily, Henan Daily. I enjoy reading.
It is so interesting to see how other people live and it is really an
amazing way to learn about different cultures. In addition, reading can do good to us very much. It can elicit the imagination of us . I also like to read the China
Today and China Daily. Both of these magazines are in English , and it is a good
way for me to improve my English.
1) Do you like to discuss with others when you read books ?
Yes, I do . Because it is easy to understand the difficulty of books.
2) How long do you read ?
Usually, I read books or newspapers for 1 hour before I go to bed.
3) where do you like to read ?
In the library, because there are all kinds of books which I can read.
15.Handcraft
Decribe a handcraft which is made by yourself Kite flying is popular in China. Kites are often played with around the Qingming Festival in April. I like kites very much and I can make kites myself. Once, I made a kite . It was a beautiful swallow. Firstly , I collected 3 sticks and paper. The paper was adorned with paintings. Secondly , I used 3 sticks to control the paper , one linked to its neck , the other two linked with its wing. And then ,
the work was completed . The kite flew lightly in the sky as if the swallow
was
greeting the coming of the spring season. (2000/6 )
What handcraft are there in China? ?
Folk papercuts , lanterns and kites , shadow play etc.
16 . Restaurant
on the test card
1) talk about your favorite restaurant.
2) why do you like it?
Sichuan dish features pungent , spicy and salty flavors and tend to go well with
rice. Sichuan Restaurant is the largest restaurant in Anyang City. The restauran
t is a beautiful , clean and its price is cheap. My wife and I often have dinner
in the restaurant on the weekend. Stir--Fried Shredded Beef is one of the restau
rants best dishes. Its made of fresh tenderloin and celery . Condiments include
vinegar, rice wine and ginger etc. When finished cooking , the beef is red and the vegetables are green. The dish is very delicious.
extension of the card topic
1) What is the general ideas about fast food among Chinese people?
Although fast food has little nutritional value , but it is a blessing for
busy people .Few people eat fast food all the time-- usually for breakfast and/or
lunch--so they can help to balance their diet by eating a sensible evening meal.
And I like to eat fast food.
2) what do you think about science in food processing(production)?
Scientific processing(production) is important. Because it can keep us
healthy.
3) what is your opinion on food production and the worlds population.
At present, its difficult to provide enough food for worlds population.
So, on the one hand, we should limit population of world. On the other hand, we
should manage to provide enuogh food.
17. environment protect
Is there any pollution in your city? ?
( In Anyang City , pollution is serious. )With the development of modern
agriculture and industry, more and more waste is produced. Most of this waste is
harmful. It goes into the water , the soil and the air. Especially the air is often made very dirty by factories. In places around big factories , trees and
vegetables are often killed by the bad air. Also, when we breathe the air , harm will be done to our health. Fortunately, people are beginning to realize just how
serious the whole situation is. Government is taking measures to prevent pollution.
1)What has your government done to prevent pollution
The measures are:
(1)First, all new projects are to have lower discharge levels ；
(2) Second, all sources of pollution must be identified and monitored. (3)
Third, all enterprises should assure a clean and safe work place .
18. learn
What do you plan to learn in the future?
Why do you want to learn it?
Where and how will you learn it?
I plan to learn computer science in the future. I am very interested in it.
There are too many things that I dont know about computers. Also, computers
play an important role in our life and are of great use in every field. I think the whole society will be computerized soon. I need more knowledge in this field to
meet the great demands of the application of computers. If things go well , I d
like to further my study in computer science and I want to work on my Masters
degree in Canada.
1)Whats the most important skill nowadays?
I think it is computer. Because computers play an important role in our life
and are of great use in every field.
2)Are there any traditional skill in your country? what are they?
Yes, such as sewing and weave cloth. I remembered that my grandmother used
to sew clothes herself. But now, few people can do it.
3)Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?
No, I just dont like to spend much time on sewing. Because we can buy all
kinds of clothes in shop.
4)Is there any difference between your parents study and nowadays children?
In the past, when our parents studied in school, educational conditions were
very poor. But now, children are lucky enough because government provides much
better facilities and staf