156 You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
When it comes to the issue of choosing a foreign country for a visit, different people hold different views. Some may say they want to go to China; some may choose to go to Japan. If I were faced with this question, I would probably choose to go to US. In the following discussion, I would like to present a few important reasons to support my viewpoint.
The most important reason that I cannot neglect is that US has many amusement parks, such as Disney World, 环球乐园 and so on. I believe there is no one who don’t know Disney. When I was a child, I always watched many cartoons which produced by Disney Co. Nowadays, not only children but also adults are both familiar with the characters like Micky Mouse, Donald Duck and Snow White. Disney World is an amazing and exciting park which can bring entertainment to you. There you have chance to communicate and play with these cartoon characters. Disney World is an attractive place I look forward to visiting it. Don’t you have the same thought with me?
Another head and chief reason that I have chosen to put there is that I want to see higher-level education in US. Back in my country, my teacher told me a lot about universities and colleges in the US. Professors teach students theories about a certain subject, and then let them have some hands-on experiences in the lab. I think this is a really great idea, since a lot of people are having trouble to apply theoretical knowledge into practical uses. I would like to visit universities such as MIT and Yale to see how teachers give lectures and how students work in the labs. Don't you think this is very attractive?
Last but not the least reason is that there are a lot of grand and splendid scenery in US. I believe that you must know Yellow Stone National Park which is the first national park built in the world. I got a lot of information about this national park from magazines. There are not only many rare animals and plants but also a large amount of special geographical phenomena in this park. All these make me much interested in visiting this park.
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above, we can safely reach the conclusion that going to US for my 2 weeks visit is the best choice. If you can come with me, we can play in Disney World and visit MIT in Boston together. Don't you think this will be a great experience?
110. Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends?
When it comes to the issue whether we should spend most of our time alone or with our friends, different people hold different views. If I were faced with this question, I would probably say I like to spend most of my time with my friends. In the following discussion, I would like to present a few important reasons to support my opinion.
The most important reason that we cannot neglect is that you can share your thoughts with your friends. Everyone gets emotional from time to time. When I am happy because of the new dress I bought, I would like to tell my friends. They will feel exited, too. When I am very upset about my recent grade, I would like to tell them as well. They will comfort me and help me to get a better grade. When my friends get something in their minds, they will call me. We always share thoughts and encourage each other on our way to success. If you can understand this, you can understand my view better.
Another head and chief reason that I have chosen to put here is that staying with your friends can help you to know more information. Everyone lives in the community has his/her own way of getting information. But sometimes, that is just not enough. At this moment, your friend will tell you more of what you need to know. Once, my friend knew about a fantastic job opportunity in the field of engineering which is my main interest. She phoned me immediately and told me where to find out more about it. I checked out the website and felt that it was the right job for me. I started applying for it. I have to thank my friend for sharing information with me. Otherwise, I may lose this great opportunity. Don't you think this example is very persuasive?
Admittedly, there are advantages for people whom like to spend their time alone. For example, maybe they can use their time more efficiently. Nevertheless, the advantages of spending with friends carry more weight than that of spending time alone. Therefore, the most striking conclusion is obvious.
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above, we can safely reach the conclusion that spending time with friends is better than spending time alone. I would like to make a suggestion to people who like to stay alone most of the time. If you talk to your friend more and spend more time with them, you will be opening a window for your future.
134. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
When it comes to the issue whether children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so, different people hold different views. If I were faced with this question, I would probably say children should help with household tasks as soon as possible. In the following discussion, I would like to present a few of important reasons to support my opinion.
The most important reason that we cannot neglect is that helping parents do some household tasks is good for you independence in the future. Household tasks build living skills to children. Every child will grow up to be an adult, and one day they will leave their parents to start their own family life. If they don’t know how to clean the room, how to wash the clothes, how to cook a meal, then how can they survive? Don’t you think it is terrible? My parents taught me do a lot of household tasks since I was a child. So after I went aboard, I could arrange my life orderly. Although I met some trouble, I could solve them quickly by myself. Don't you think this example is very persuasive?
Another head and chief reason that I have chosen to put here is that children helping with household tasks will relieve parents’ stress. Nowadays, it is common for both parents to work. When they back home, they also have more work to do. Life is stressful and there is no time for fun. Children can share and do some simple household tasks with their parents, such as picking up their own rooms, feeding the pets, sweeping the floor, or placing the plates on the dinner table. Then the family can relax together, parents will feel better because you grow up and understand how hard they are.
Last but not the least is responsibility, children will learn it from helping with household tasks. My friend’s five-year-old boy always throws his toys everywhere, but he never tidies them up. I think my friend will require her son to pick up toys himself after he plays. Because this can make him know that he must be responsible for the thing what he does. Don’t you have the same thought with me?
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above, we can safely reach the conclusion that children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as possible. Because it is not only helpful to themselves but also beneficial to other person, especially their family.
162. Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
When it comes to the issue whether the famous athletes and entertainers should earn millions of dollars every year, different people hold different views. If I were faced this question, I would probably say that they should deserve such high salaries. In the following discussion, I would like to reason and provide evidence to support my opinion.
The most important reason that I cannot neglect is that most of athletes and entertainers have very short careers. As we all know, most athletes retire when they reach 35 years old. Because at this age, they are unable to jump and run like young athletes are. The trouble of age is also puzzled to the entertainers. Can you imagine that a 50-year-old hoopster plays basketball in the NBA game or a 40-year-old actress plays an 18-year-old role? Many of them gamble early in their lives on making it big in the sports or entertainment world which prevent them gaining a good education. They have little chance to find a stable career after they retire, so they need to earn enough money to support them for a long time. If you can understand this, you can understand my view better.
Another head and chief reason that I have chosen to put here is that it is hard to become a famous athlete or entertainer. The competition is fierce. There are thousands of people who want to be a famous athlete or entertainer, but how many of them will achieve their dreams and succeed at last? For example, I watched a program about selecting “America Idol” recently. Thousands of young American entered for this contest, but only one could win at last. How cruel for this elimination game. So if you want to be a famous athlete or entertainer, not only you have a talent but also you must pay much more than a normal person. Don’t you think this is why they would deserve much more money than a normal person?
Last but not the least is that they bring fun and honour to people. Life is stressful, so people need fun. We like watching the performances of entertainers or athletes on TV after we back home. Also in the Olympic Games, when our athletes win the champion, they bring honour to our country at the same time. Don’t they gain much more award?
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above. We can safely reach the conclusion that some famous athletes and entertainers should earn millions of dollars every year. Because not everyone can reach the achievement like them, they gain what they pay.
176. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
We have many holidays which honor people or event, such as Mar. 8th is International Woman’s Day, Feb. 14th is St. Valentine’s Day, Dec. 1st is World AIDS Day and so on. If I could create a new holiday, I would give this honor to Yao Ming, a Chinese basketball player, who is now in Houston Rocket. In the following discussion, I would like to reason and provide evidence to support my opinion.
The most important reason that I will first provide is that Yao Ming is modest. Yao Ming, who is the richest athlete in China, is kind to everyone, especially to fans. Most athletes in China who earn less than Yao Ming look down upon average people, even refuse to sign to fans. But Yao Ming doesn’t refuse anything what fans want. One of my co-workers met Yao Ming in Shanghai last year, she wanted to take a picture with him but she worried that Yao would refuse it. Unexpectedly, Yao agreed quickly and gladly. Yao Ming is also generous and righteous. Last year there was a terrible disease “SARS” in China, Yao was in America that time. But when he heard this awful event, he donated 500,000 RMB to China as disease fund. Don’t you think we will create a new holiday to honor him?
Another head and chief important reason that I have chosen to put here is that Yao Ming loves his country China, although he plays basketball in America. There is nothing more important than loving motherland, especially to who are not in their own countries. If there was an important basketball games competing between China and other countries which needed Yao Ming to join. He never refused and back to China as soon as possible even though he had to give up attending NBA games which could bring him high reputation and considerable earning. As a famous athlete, he believes that the benefit of nation is much higher than that of individual. Isn’t he a national hero in China?
Last but not the least reason is that Yao Ming studies English very hard although he has enough money to hire a permanent English interpreter. At the beginning, when he came to America, he knew little English so that he couldn't communicate with his coach and teammates if there was not an interpreter. But now, less than 2 years, his English improved quickly. His interpreter even worried that he would lose his job. Don’t you think that Yao Ming is our model who impulses us to study harder.
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above. I believe you must make the same choice like me. Why don’t we create a holiday to celebrate this outstanding and excellent athlete, Yao Ming.
158. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
When it comes to the issue whether we should pay attention to the actors, athletes or rock stars’ opinions or not, different people have different views. If I was faced the same question, I would prefer to not pay more attention to these opinions which given by these famous people. In the following discussion, I would like to reason and provide evidence to support my viewpoint.
The most important reason that I cannot neglect is that we shouldn’t pay attention to famous people’s opinions just because of who they are. Some famous people make big in sports or entertainment world, but it doesn’t mean they are also professional in other fields. Can you pay attention to a medical opinion which given by a basketball player not by a doctor? Absolutely not, a basketball player is not familiar with medical field. How can he suggest which medicine can cure you? If you accepted his opinion just because of his fame, you would be probably sick more serious than before. If you can understand this, you can understand my view better.
Another chief and important reason that I have chosen to put here is that sometimes some famous people give their opinions only because they advertise for companies. Nowadays, more and more companies like to commission famous people as spokesmen for their products. They pay considerable money to these famous people who introduce their products on TV, on radio or on magazines. Can we believe these opinions? No, because famous people give these opinions only want to help companies sell their products. For example, they give us an opinion that one new sandwich or French fries are very delicious and healthy. But facts tell us, most fast foods are harmful to our health. Don’t you think this example is persuasive?
Last but not the least reason is that some famous people behave badly in public and they give harmful influences to our children. Such as Janet Jackson bared her chest in the performance, Moloan fought with competitor in the field and so on. Can we hear the opinions which given by these people who cannot control themselves?
To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above. We can safely reach the conclusion that we shouldn’t pay attention to these opinions which given by famous people. We should listen to more opinions which given by professional person. Don’t you support my view?
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