Task 1

Which of the following activities do you think bring the most benefits to children and teenagers? 1. Doing sports 2. Talking with elderly members of the community 3. Travelling to other countries

Sample response

I think doing sports is really beneficial for children’s growth. First, it helps them to strengthen their body. In their study lives, they will spend most of their time sitting at the desk doing a lot of reading and writing. They may have less chance to communicate with others or travel to other countries. But they can play sports such as swimming, cycling and various types of ball games. It helps them to do running, jumping and move whole body, which can be a great advantage for their health. Second, doing sports will also teach them how to get along with others because they should try to achieve the goal through cooperation. It is fairly important for their future life.

Task 2

Some people prefer to state their opinions publicly (such as writing to newspapers or internet blogs), while others prefer to only share their thoughts with close friends and families. Which do you prefer?

Sample response

I prefer to share my thoughts to the persons who are close to me. First, it’s unnecessary to express my own opinions to public and talking to the people around me is enough. When I have something to say, as long as I have a talk with others and release my emotion, it can help me to feel better. For example, when I feel sad, I love to talk to my parents and they always offer some suggestions to me. That’s what I want when I meet difficulties. Second, everyone has his privacy. If we publish all the things publicly, it would be embarrassing. Suppose all the people know that I break up with my boyfriend recently or I just failed in the exam, it would disturb my normal life. So sharing opinions to my friends and family is enough.

Task 3

【提议】： The university is planning to send email addresses and phone numbers of new roommates to freshman.

【学生议论】：The woman agrees with it.

Sample response

The university is planning to send email addresses and phone numbers of new roommates to freshman. The woman agrees with it. First, she thinks it’s less stressful and it’s good to know new roommates in advance. Second, she thinks it’s beneficial to plan out to save extra space. Earlier communication will avoid bringing the same appliances

Task 4

【名词解释】：social responsibility

【教授举例】： 
　　Example 1: the coffee shop practices protecting environment
　　Example 2: the coffee shop encourages it’s customers to bring their own cups to get some discount

Sample response

The reading talks about social responsibility for enterprises to take to save our planet. The professor gives an example of coffee shop. First, the coffee shop practices protecting environment by recycling paper cups. Second, the coffee shop encourages it’s customers to bring their own cups to get some discount. Therefore, the coffee shop becomes the most popular café in the town. 

Task 5

【学生困难】：The man’s problem is he didn't get a clear print of his paper due to the breakdown of the printing machine.

【方案1】：he could print another copy back at dorm

【方案2】：he could ask for an extension

The man’s problem is that he didn't get a clear print of his paper due to the breakdown of the printing machine. There are two possible solutions. First, he could print another copy back at dorm because he saved this file in the computer, but he would miss to attend a discussion. Second, he could ask for an extension, but he’s concerned that the professor would think he’s not serious about the paper. If I were him I will choose the first one. Because , asking for an extension would be a big issue and might influence his final mark which is supposed to be more important than attending a discussion.

Task 6

【讲课要点】：two benefits of wildfire for animal surviving

例子1：create a new place for animals and their offspring 

例子2：replace old vegetation by new one 

Sample response

The professor talks about two benefits of wildfire for animal surviving. The first is to create a new place for animals and their offspring. When the trees are burnt hallow, birds can build nests there. The second is to replace old vegetation by new one. New leaves are much tender and it’s easy for deer to digest.