1、Unit11 How do you feel about trying new things? I like trying new things because it enables me to experience more and learn more about others, by which I can become more liberal and less biased. I dont like trying new things because they often let me down. Trying new things sometimes means venture o
2、r even danger, so I dont like trying new things and would like to stick to the familiar2 What stops you from trying new things? Trying new things may have too much demand on me. Furthermore, trying new things may bring me disappointment or even failure. 3 What have you achieved in your life that mak
3、es you feel proud? I take great pride in winning first place in the speech contest held in my university. 4 Who do you admire for their achievements and why? I admire Winston Churchill, who led his country from the verge of defeat to victory.1 Do you believe that a good memory is critical to success
4、? Why or why not? Yes, I firmly believe that a good memory determines a persons success. Firstly, a good memory is a great help in the process of learning. Secondly, a good memory can help you build relationships, which is also a decisive factor for success. Thirdly and most importantly, a good memo
5、ry can provide you with quick, reliable access to essential thinking tools. No, I dont think a good memory is critical to success. In my opinion, it is diligence, creativity and persistence that eventually determine ones success.2 Have you ever tried any method to improve your memory? Do you think t
6、hat useful? Yes, I have tried some methods to improve my memory. For example, I learned the method of location from a book and I liked it very much. Yes, I once believed that there might be some special shortcuts to improving my memory. But when I tried a couple of methods, I felt it was inconvenien
7、t to apply them and it is a waste of time. I think I would never try any method againunit21 How are you feeling today? Why? Im feeling quite well-balanced and optimistic today. I am not quite feeling myself today. I feel I have a sore throat.2 Would you describe yourself as an optimist or a pessimis
8、t? Why? I am an optimist. Whenever I get in a tricky situation, I think of the positives and manage to pull myself through. I think I am a pessimist. I always feel that I cant do well enough. I am always afraid of being laughed by other3 Whats the best thing thats happened to you this year?The happi
9、est thing that happened to me this year is that I got a scholarship. I was even not a good student last year and indulged myself in playing computer games. But I made up my mind to catch up with my classmates because of the encouragement from my family and my teachers. After several months of hard w
10、ork, finally I made itDiscuss and give advice to:1. someone who is nervous about a job interview.Firstly, be prepared for the interview process. getting familiar with the interview process making thorough preparations Secondly, take deep breaths. Finally, distract yourself a bit from being nervous.
11、reading your resume2. someone who is stressed about his / her studies.First, recognize the cause of your stress. a real threat or just imagined Second, learn to relax. planned relaxationmusic, a long soak, or a walkFinally, relax yourself on a regular basis.Relaxation exercises for the body and the
12、mind combine the two techniques3. someone who has too many things to do.First, compile a checklist of all the things to be done. Moreover, prioritize the list of things. urgent things general routine things last-minute tasksFinally, tick the finished task off.2 What other methods can you think of to
13、 deal with the problem that people are getting angrier in modern society? 1) Explore whats really behind your anger. It is very likely thatOnlycan (e.g. help you tackle this bad emotion) 2) Be aware of warning signs and triggers.allow you to take steps to manage your anger before it gets out of cont
14、rol.3) Contact a metal health specialist for consultation. can give you advice if you cannot deal with on your own.Unit31 Do you know your neighbors? How well do you know them?Yes, I know my neighbors very well. We have been friends for many years and often invite each other for family dinners. Actu
15、ally, I dont know my neighbors very well. Its difficult for people living in apartments to know their next-door neighbors nowadays. We may nod at each other or say hi when meeting in the building but never have a long conversation. I even dont know what they do or where they work. 2 What do you thin
16、k makes a good / bad neighbor? A good neighbor is someone you can trust, depend on and share your happiness and grief, just like one of your family members. / A bad and inconsiderate neighbor makes much noise late at night, throws rubbish anywhere in the doorway, and never cares about what others fe
17、elWhich of these websites do you use regularly? Which do you use occasionally? Which do you never use? The websites I use regularly include search engines, news sites, blogs, Wiki and social networking sites. I use these websites almost every day to get information I need and share things about myse
18、lf. As to the types of websites such as photo sharing websites and travel sites, I only visit them occasionally. The websites I never use include rating sites, dating sites, and corporate websites1 What do you think are the similarities and differences between an online community and a real communit
19、y? I think there are similarities as well as differences between an online community and a real community. On the one hand, an online community is just similar to a real community in sharing and discussing. On the other hand, there are also many clear differences. For Example, 2 What are the benefit
20、s of online communities? Online communities provide another chance for people to communicate with each other. They do things without going out, and this saves time, money, energy and natural resources. Furthermore, through online communities, people can sometimes do what they cant do in real communi
21、ties. For example, a guy who may be shy and quiet in the eyes of his friends and families may become open and talkative in online communitie3 What are the possible dangers or problems if people spend a lot of time in online communities?If people spend a lot of time in online communities, they will b
22、e greatly affected physically, mentally and emotionally. They may become inactive, slow in memorizing things, as well as addicted to the Internet and confuse the online communities with the real ones, thus having difficulties in communicating with other people around them.1 Would you like to visit t
23、his please? Why or why not?I like traveling a lot, and I prefer going to places like Anuta. Though underdeveloped and isolated, it has not been damaged by industrialization and civilization.I dont want to visit such underdeveloped and uncivilized places. People there may be rude and impolite. And th
24、e food may also be raw and not attractive. Moreover, there are no modern facilities2 What can the modern world learn from places like Anuta?Anutan society emphasizes the value of collaboration. Places like Anuta show us how human beings should coexist with nature and protect their environment, tradi
25、tions and customs. These are what the modern world can learn from places like Anuta.3 What will happen to the local community of Anuta if more and more tourists visit there? I think a lot of changes will occur if more and more tourists flock there. On the one hand, the tour industry would bring local people higher income and more opportunities foremployment. On the other hand, it will cause increasing damage to their environment and bring about changes in the values and lifestyles of local community
