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　　第一周作业：

　　1. Study or work

　　E: Do you work or study?

　　C: Now, I’m a teacher in a language training institution. That means helping students improve their English skills is my responsibility.

　　(If studying)

　　E: What subject are you studying?

　　C: In fact, I am a freshman in Hu Nan University, majoring in English Teaching. The compulsory courses that I am learning, includes Literature, Teaching methodology and so on.

　　E: Why did you choose to study that subject?

　　C: Actually, I had strong interest in it. I think I’m also talented for language learning. What’s more, it can not only help me to get an insight into English culture but also benefit for me when I study abroad.

　　E: Do you like your subject?

　　C: Definitely, I really enjoy my current major, not only because English is one of the most international and practical language in the numerous languages but also because English literature attracts me a lot, especially English poems written by William Shakespeare.

　　E: Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

　　C: Actually, I’m a morning person. I can have a better absorption in the morning. Compared to afternoons, the lazy afternoon sunshine makes sluggish and I can’t keep focused on my study successfully.

　　E: Are you looking forward to working?

　　C: Not really, to be honest. The classes at school are fun because I’m learning new things, but it’s great to be able to make friends with the other students. Some of my closest friends are people I met in class; we just happened to hit it off and now we’re as close as peas in a pod.

　　(If working)

　　E: Why did you choose to do that type of work or that job?

　　C: Initially, l believed being a teacher is a kind of decent job which is suitable for girls, but now, the working environment, colleagues and students, make me fall in love with this job. I mean, being a teacher is fulfilling and spending time with students is a gratifying experience.

　　E: Do you miss being a student?

　　C: I absolutely miss my school days. I consider it as the most precious time in my life. Being a student is the most relaxing thing and I didn’t need to worry about anything except academic performance.

　　E: Do you like your job?

　　C: As like said before, I completely love this job, doing this job enables me to stay with the young students who are always full of passion, curiosity and fun. I also love the atmosphere in my work place where there are no trades of office politics.

　　2. Accommodation

　　E: Do you live in a house or a flat?

　　C: I live in a pretty spacious apartment in the outskirts of the city. It's about 1-hour drive from here. We live on the 23rd floor of a high-rise. It's a three-bedroom condo. I think it covers pretty much.

　　E: Who do you live with?

　　C: I'm currently living with my parents and my pet named Tofu, but I will leave for UK in July, then maybe I'll share a flat with a roommate.

　　E: Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

　　C: I think it’s living room where we usually watch some entertainment programs together after dinner especially on weekends. Sometimes, we’d like to chat with each other when sitting in the couch in living room.

　　E: What part of your home do you like the most?

　　C: My bedroom, I think. Coz it’s cozy and private where I can’t be interrupted by others. I tend to stay in my bedroom and lay on my bed.

　　E: Do you plan to live there for a long time?

　　C: I'm going to live there until I go abroad. And I suppose I will live in this house for a year or two after I come back to China, you know, until I can afford an apartment by myself.

　　E: Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

　　C: Given the choice, I like house more than apartment. There are more rooms in villa, and I can get larger space. I can have my own garage and play music as loud as I want not worry about disturbing the neighbors.

　　E: What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

　　C: Actually, several months ago, I lived in a 3-bedroom flat in Feng Tai district near 3rd ring road which was far away from my work place while later, I moved into a studio where it’s just 5-min walk from my office which it’s so convenient for me.

　　3. Hometown

　　E: Where is your hometown?

　　C: My hometown is Beijing, the capital city of China, as the second largest city in my country; Beijing is the political center as well as the center of culture and education.

　　E: How long have you lived there?

　　C: It’s been 20 years since I was born, in other words, I have lived here for my entire life; so far so good; in fact, I don’t plan to live somewhere else in the future simply because I love my hometown so much.

　　E: Do you like your hometown?

　　C: Personally, I like the history and culture here in Beijing, as the ancient capital of China, people today can see many buildings of centuries old here or there in the city.

　　E: Is there anything you dislike about it?

　　C: Well, I hate the traffic here, which can be a nightmare when people travel during the rush hour; it’s quite common to be stuck in the road for hours if you are not lucky.

　　E: Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

　　C: Sure, it’s my hometown where I was born and raised; my families and friends all live here. Honestly, I can’t live without them in my life.

　　4. Friends

　　E: What do you think makes good friends?

　　C: As far as I’m concerned, many factors make good friends. The first one that comes to mind is that goods friends have a lot in common. Those who share similar interests can become great gals/pals. Another thing is that those who are trustworthy. You know, no matter what or whenever you need them, they will be there. I think he fulfils the definition of “a friend in need is a friend indeed”.

　　E: Do you keep in contact with friends from your childhood?

　　C: I am sorry that I have to say no. I talk to those who grew up in the same neighborhood with me once in a blue moon, for the simple reason that two decades ago, there was no social networking app and I lost their phone number and any other type of contracts. Also, we live far away from each other, and Long-distance communication can cause misunderstandings and resentments to build up. That’s why I don't keep frequent contract with them.

　　E: What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?

　　C: I love to make friends who is highly respected in some fields but hide his light under a bushel. I also love to make friends with those who are easy-going and broad-minded.

　　E: Do you think you are a good friend for others?

　　C: I believe so. Frankly speaking, I have never kept a secret from my best friend, and I can say the same for him. I bend over backwards to help my friends with their difficulties and obstacles. I hope they can trust me with their life. I can say that I have always been there for them.

　　5. Movies

　　E: What’s your favorite movie?

　　C: I love watching movies! They really take you to another world. Plus, it can be really fun to just kick back and relax with your friends and put a movie on to watch together. I especially like romances; even though they’re cheesy, they’re pretty sweet. After all, everyone wants to live happily ever after.

　　E: Do your friends like this movie?

　　C: I love romantic comedies. They’re funny and they always have a really cute love story. I don’t mind if they’re cheesy; I just like seeing people have a happy ending. It’s a great way for me to wind down and think about someone else’s life for a while, even if they’re not even real.

　　E: What kinds of movies do you think young people like?

　　C: I definitely prefer watching a movie with others. More specifically, my friends and I really love going to movies together. It’s a great bonding experience for us, even if we end up hating the movie. It’s just nice to catch up with each other.

　　E: Do you want to be a movie star?

　　C: Actually, I prefer to watch movies at home. Maybe I am too lazy. When watching movies at home, I can eat any kinds of snacks, not only the popcorn and coco-cola. Also, I can pause the movie if something interrupts and then continue when I am back. What is the most important, if I find the movie is terrible, I can just stop it, but in cinema, it will be impolite to leave halfway.

　　6. Language

　　E: Will you learn other languages in the future?

　　A language I would like to learn is Spanish. It’s used not only in Spain but also in many other countries, and I believe it’s one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. So, it’s a language that is definitely worth knowing. It would be useful to me for business purposes. Also, Spanish culture is becoming more and more influential internationally. It is, for example, overtaking English as the most widely spoken language in certain parts of the USA. It is influencing music and art. So, all in all, I think it’s a handy language to know.

　　E: Do you think it’s difficult to learn a new language?

　　I doubt it would be too challenging for me to learn Spanish because it is a Latin language, just like my mother tongue, French. I think Spanish vocabulary would be easier for me to acquire than Spanish grammar. I understand the grammar is one of the most difficult things about the Spanish language.

　　E: What languages can you speak?

　　C: I can speak Chinese fluently since it’s my mother tongue. Plus, I have learnt English for about 15 years. If possible, I hope I can learn some other languages in the near future.

　　E: Why do you learn English?

　　C: There are many reasons. For starters, English has long been a lingua franca for many years. I bet I would have a good career prospect in the future if I can speak English, especially in an English-speaking country. Even if it is not in English-speaking countries, speaking English has long been widely used as an essential skill to communicate. Being able to speak English allows me to make friends from all walks of life and from different cultural backgrounds throughout the world.

　　7. Animals

　　E: Have you ever kept pets?

　　C: Absolutely, I have. However, keeping a pet can be troublesome. It is time-consuming. You have to feed them, as well as play with them. All of this needs time and money. I would suggest that one should give it a second thought before deciding to keep a pet. I thought keeping a dog was going to be easy. I never thought that I would need to take my dog for vaccinations every month for six months.

　　E: Do you like to go to the zoo?

　　C: For sure. The experience of visiting the zoo is simulating. It is a good way for me to have access to the Great Outdoors, which feels great!

　　E: Have you ever seen any wild animals before?

　　C: I have seen many wild animals before such as Manchurian tigers, Snub-nosed monkeys, Chinese sturgeon, pandas, and just to name a few.

　　E: What wild animal do you like most?

　　C: The animal I would like to talk about is the golden monkey, or snub-nosed money. Biologists say that this genius species is rare. These moneys get their name from the short stump of a nose on their round faces, with nostrils arranged forward. These cute, docile little monkeys would play a trick on me without a second thought, but the grace that goes with that intelligence is what truly attract me.

　　8. Voice

　　E: Has your voice ever changed?

　　C: Yes, I think so. Just like others, my voice has experienced a natural change during the process of growing up. I mean, when I get older, it has become more mature and less piercing than before. When I call somebody, he or she can immediately recognize that I am a grown-up instead of a child.

　　E: Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?

　　C: No, I have never done that. Actually, I think it is a bit weird. I am not a singer or an orator, who lives on his or her voice and thus has the need to check it constantly in order to perfect it or see if anything goes wrong. As a normal person, I simply do not care so much about how I sound.

　　E: Do you like your own voice?

　　C: I have never thought about this question. For me, voice is a quality that I was born with and I accept it just like I accept my arms and legs. It is a part of who I am. Like it or not, I still need to live with it. So, I think my attitude towards it is neutral.

　　E: Does your voice should similar to your parents’?

　　C: I do not think so. We actually sound quite different. As a boy who has gone through the puberty, my voice cracks compared to my mother’s. In terms of my father, he is much older than me. The muscle of his vocal cords has loosened up, which makes his voice sounds a little thicker than me.

　　9. Jeans

　　E: Do you like wearing jeans, why?

　　C: Yes, I do. I wear them. Actually, I only have three pair of trousers that I wear often. But you know what, three of them are jeans. I felt they are pretty durable.

　　E: How often do you wear jeans?

　　C: I wear them quite often. Normally, I will wear them to go to school if there’s no particular requirement for me to wear the school uniform or any other formal ones because I feel jeans are fashionable and also comfortable.

　　E: Do you wear jeans?

　　C: Yes, they are my favorite. The reason why I love jeans is that I feel that they are the trendiest kind of trousers, which somewhat makes me feel confident among my friends. Also, they are very durable. I don’t have to worry that it will be worn out easily.

　　E: Why do you think jeans are popular?

　　C: Well, I guess the main reason why jeans are favored by most people is that they are really durable, which is cost-effective for most consumers. Also, it seems that jeans generally have good styles. People of all walks find them suitable to wear on most occasions.

　　10. Haircut

　　E: Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?

　　C: Well, yeah, I’d say the chance for me to have an unhappy haircut experience is probably around 50-50. I’m a bit near-sighted so most of the time, I don’t really know what the barber’s doing with my hair and once the job is done, it can really go either way: being perfectly satisfactory or a complete nightmare.

　　E: How long have you had your current haircut?

　　C: It’s been a while since the last time I had a current, so around three months. I’m still on the fence about whether or not I should pay a visit to the barber’s because honestly, I don’t put too much thought on my hairstyle.

　　E: Do you like having your hair cut?

　　Not really. On the one hand, I feel a bit self-conscious when I stare into the mirror with someone there fumbling my hair. Plus, I hate it when barbers attempt to initiate a conversation with me. I’m not good at making small talks.

　　E: How often do you have a haircut?

　　C: I don’t actually go to the barber’s that often, perhaps twice or three times a year. I feel a bit self-conscious when I stare into the mirror with someone there fumbling my hair.

　　11. Walking

　　E: Where do you usually take a walk?

　　C: The answer would definitely go to the public park in my neighborhood where it is well-facilitated with some fitness equipment and the fresh air is also pleasant for citizens to take a walk outside with their family and pets. Certainly, you still have any other options, explore and discover the city life, it usually brings you with a lot of surprises.

　　E: Do you walk more often than in the past?

　　C: I’m afraid not. In the past, my flat was near my workplace. So, I usually went to there on foot while currently I have to take subway or taxi to get there due to its long distance.

　　E: Do you walk a lot?

　　To tell the truth, I am a so called “coach potato” who opts for a staycation when I have leisure time rather than doing some kinesthetic activities like jogging, walking or working out my body in the gym, since I suppose it is a waste of my energy and actually I could get more pleasure from staying alone at home.

　　E: Do you think people will walk more in the future?

　　C: I don’t think so. I believe more and more vehicles will be innovated in the future. People may have more choice to get to the destination rather than on foot.

　　12. Concentration

　　E: What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

　　C: I think my smart phone may disturb me a lot when I’m trying to keep focused since I can’t help to checking the messages and news on those apps.

　　E: When do you need to be focused?

　　C: Taking the exam like that. Without concentration, I may not understand the questions and get a worse performance or even fail the exam.

　　E: Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

　　C: Sure. I can’t focus on things for a quite long time due to the short attention span. That’s why I usually take a regular break when I have to complete a complicated program.

　　E: What do you do to help you concentrate?

　　C: Firstly, you need to give yourself a psychological suggestion, I mean, you attach great importance to this object subconsciously and try to find the effectiveness of this object connected with your real life. Secondly, taking this object into your daily routine, that is to say, habit would help you to focus on something naturally. Day by day, you may probably get fun through insisting on it.

　　13. Eating

　　E: How often do you eat with your family?

　　C: Actually, I seldom eat with my parents, coz they live in my hometown while I’m in Beijing which has a long distance between them. We usually have a meal during some festivals, like the spring festival.

　　E: Do you like eating healthy food?

　　E: It’s hard to say. I prefer to eat some low-salt, non-fat food to have a good shape. However, these kinds of food usually tastes bad.

　　E: Do you eat out a lot?

　　E: Actually I usually ask for delivery since after work, I always feel too exhausted to cook for myself or eat outside. Compared with eating out, takeaway may be more convenient for me.

　　E: Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

　　E: I prefer eating at home since the food in a restaurant may be not fresh. I usually heard some news reported the sanitary problems in restaurants. Cooking by myself would be better and healthier.

　　14. Tiredness

　　E: What things make you tired?

　　Something’s boring, I think. If I had no interest in something, like basketball, these things for me can bore me to death.

　　E: What do you do when you feel tired?

　　I may find something interesting, like listening to some rhythmic music like rock music which can make me feel more energetic.

　　E: Who do you prefer to talk to when you feel mentally tired, your friends or your families?

　　I usually deal with it by myself. Just like what I said before, I’d like to listen to some music or just have a good sleep. All these can help me to have full of energy again.

　　E: Do you want to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?

　　It depends. If they just ask me for some help, like the direction, I will try my best to help them. However, if there is a man persuading me to buy something, I think I’ll just say thank you and then ignore him or her.

　　15. Shopping

　　E: Do you like going shopping?

　　C: Sure. I prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall. I’d like to try and buy something new, like in-style clothes or shoes. Sometimes, I do some online shopping as well.

　　E: Do you shop online?

　　C: Certainly. It’s convenient. I just can click the button and these things will be delivered to my doorstep.

　　E: Does shopping take you a lot of time?

　　C: Not really. I’m not fond of window shopping since it’s a waste of time. For me, my spare time is limited and I will do a list first and then go to the shopping mall.

　　E: What’s the best part about shopping?

　　C: Like find or try something new. For example, when I find some new items which is also creative, I will feel so excited and if it can suit me perfectly, I will buy it immediately without any hesitation.

　　16. Island

　　E: Have you ever been to an island?

　　C: Actually, I have been to San Ya in southern part of China which is an island.

　　Last year, I travelled there with my bestie. And the sunrise near the sea impressed me a lot.

　　E: Are there any island in your country?

　　C: In fact, there are many islands near the coastline in China, especially in the south of China. However, there are few people living there. Actually, I don’t know the reason but I guess it may be because the transport system is not well-developed.

　　E: Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?

　　C: Sure. I prefer to have a slow-paced lifestyle in the future on an island which is far away from the city center. If possible, I hope I can afford a house near the sea.

　　E: What do you like to do when you are on an island?

　　C: There are many water sport that I can do, like surfing, swimming. What attracts me most is that I will have more chance to enjoy the splendid sunrise and sunset near the seaside. What’s more, laying on the beach and getting suntan attract me as well.

　　17. Trust

　　E: Who do you trust most?

　　C: I trust myself most. Coz I know myself deeply. Like, when compete a task, I can organize my time by myself according to my own ability and habits.

　　E: Have you ever lost trust in someone?

　　C: Sure. I think it’s common in the work place. Like, I lost trust in one of my colleagues, last year. In fact, it’s a long story.

　　E: What kind of people do you trust?

　　C: I think it’s hard for me to totally trust someone. But if I have to say, I would like to talk about the people who are honest. They are self-disciplined and may not betray others.

　　E: Do you trust artificial intelligence?

　　C: I think it depends. If it’s about the calculation, I think I will trust the number they give me. However, since it’s still a kind of technology rather than the real person, I think I will not believe some affective results.

　　18. Countryside

　　E: Will you live in the countryside in the future?

　　C: Firstly, you need to give yourself a psychological suggestion, I mean, you attach great importance to this object subconsciously and try to find the effectiveness of this object connected with your real life. Secondly, taking this object into your daily routine, that is to say, habit would help you to focus on something naturally. Day by day, you may probably get fun through insisting on it.

　　E: Have you ever lived in the countryside?

　　C: I’d like to talk with senior people since they usually share some profound ideas with me. Once upon a time, I talked with an old man with decent job and high social status, I asked him “what would you do after your retirement?” He said he would move to the countryside to spend the rest of his life and provided the reasons as below: First, the living expenditure is lower than that cost in the city center. Second, almost all the people pursue rural life for fresh air...Last but not the least, the quiet and natural atmosphere in the countryside could help to cultivate our temperament and keep mentally enjoyable.

　　E: What do you usually do in the countryside?

　　To be honest, it was very difficult for me to fuse myself into the countryside life, but sometimes I observed the local culture silently and found that the self-sufficient farmers sold their agricultural products in the open-air public market in the earlier morning; plus the elderly got together to play a sort of popular folk dance named Yangko in the evening which is a typical entertainment in countryside of China.

　　E: Do you enjoy living in the countryside?

　　C: I’d like to talk with senior people since they usually share some profound ideas with me. Once upon a time, I talked with an old man with decent job and high social status, I asked him “what would you do after your retirement?” He said he would move to the countryside to spend the rest of his life and provided the reasons as below: First, the living expenditure is lower than that cost in the city center. Second, almost all the people pursue rural life for fresh air...Last but not the least, the quiet and natural atmosphere in the countryside could help to cultivate our temperament and keep mentally enjoyable.

　　19. Sun

　　E: Do you like sunshine?

　　C: Sure. When the sunshine coming from the window, I can always have a good mood at that time. What’s more, when I go traveling, sunny days can also bring me a fantastic memory.

　　E: What do you do on sunny days?

　　C: I usually go outside to do some cardio exercise in nearby park, like jogging or playing Tai Chi. Sometimes, I will hang out with my friend or go shopping.

　　E: Have you ever used sunscreen?

　　C: Sure. When I traveled to San Ya, last year, I went to the beach during a sunny day. Because of the strong sunlight, I had to use sunscreen to protect my skin. I think it worked.

　　20. Amusement park

　　E: Do you like amusement parks?

　　C: Sure. Although I’m an adult now, the entertainment facilities are still attracted me a lot. I prefer to take roller coaster which is so excited.

　　E: How often do you go to amusement parks?

　　C: I think maybe once a year. Since I’m busy with my work, I don’t have enough time to go to the amusement part quite often. Plus, these parks are far away from my flat.

　　E: What do you usually do at amusement parks?

　　C: For me, although I’m an adult now, the entertainment facilities are still attracted me a lot. I prefer to take roller coaster which is so excited.

　　21. Forest

　　E: When was the last time you went to a forest?

　　C: Last year, I went to Zhang Jia Jie with my parents during the summer time where a fantastic place with rolling mountains and forests. Walking along the path in the forest, the air was fresh and it’s so quiet which can help me to think out of the box.

　　E: Do you like going to a forest if you are free?

　　C: Sure. These places are so quiet that I can not only release myself but also think out of the box. If possible, I hope I can travel to the forest in Si Chuan province and get closer to the panda.

　　22. Makeup

　　E: Do you often wear makeup?

　　C: I’m afraid not. Coz I’m allergic to these cosmetics, like eyeliner pencil which always makes my eyes with tears.

　　E: What does wearing makeup mean to you?

　　C: I think it’s kind of thing that can make people look better. Like, the eyeliner pencil can help you to enlarge your eyes.

　　E: Do you give makeup as gifts?

　　C: Sure. Since friends round me, especially the female friends, are fond of wearing makeup. So, I think these cosmetics, like lipsticks, may be the suitable presents for my friends.

　　E: What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?

　　C: I think it’s a common thing. Some of my male students put on makeup as well which makes them look more energetic and handsome. I don’t think they are girlish or something.

　　23. Perfume

　　E: Do you give perfume as a gift?

　　C: Yes, perfume with big names, like DIOR and CHANEL is a precious and exquisite gift. Sending it to my friends can show my respect and sincerity. Fragrance is such a wonderful element that can increase a person’s charm.

　　E: Do you use perfume?

　　When I need to have a date or attend formal occasions, like wedding ceremony, I will use perfume. It is a sign of respect and sincerity. However, in my daily life, I would not use that because I tend to faint from perfume, especially in confined spaces

　　E: What does perfume mean to you?

　　C: Most young people use perfume. When attending some important events, such as weddings, ceremonies or formal dinners, people would use some perfume on their clothes. In comparison to those perfumes with very strong flavors, some young people prefer those with lighter flavors, such as flowers or woods, more acceptable for others.

　　E: What kind of perfume do you like?

　　C: When I need to have a date or attend formal occasions, like wedding ceremony, I will use perfume. It is a sign of respect and sincerity. However, in my daily life, I would not use that because I tend to faint from perfume, especially in confined spaces.

　　24. Social network

　　E: Do you think it is good to make friends online?

　　C: Generally speaking, yes. Social networking websites enable us to meet a lot of new people. We can look for those with similar hobbies and interests so that there are more topics of common interests. What’s better, we can make friends with people from different countries, regardless of where we live. OR To be honest, I don’t think so. It’s hard to tell whether a person is genuine or trustworthy without seeing them in person. Some people are cheated online, so we have to be really cautious about revealing personal information to people online at first. Friendship online may not last long for the reason that people don’t share life experiences. They may have little to talk about with each other as time goes by.

　　E: What are the disadvantages of social networking apps?

　　C: (advantage) We can access a wealth of information, e.g. job opportunities and rent information, which helps us to make well-informed decisions. (advantage) It’s easier to develop and maintain friendship on social networking websites. (disadvantage) Some people take advantage of social media websites to sell things to friends, which is really annoying. (disadvantage) Personal information may be misused if it’s put online and available to others.

　　E: Why do you use social networking apps?

　　C: When I was abroad, I used Facebook to keep in touch with my fellow classmates and friends. I really like the way that people are closely connected through posting, sharing, liking and commenting.

　　E: How often do you use social networking applications?

　　C: Quite often. I use WeChat many times a day, both for work and for communication with families and friends. It’s really convenient because we can send instant messages and voice messages, as well as share photos and various documents. I also use Micro-blog every now and then because it’s fun to follow celebrities and stars I like.

　　25. Math

　　E: Do you often use a calculator?

　　C: Yes, I may use calculator almost every day. Actually, calculator is like 1 of my favorite apps in my phone for its practical.

　　E: Are girls generally good at mathematics?

　　C: The first time I start learning math should be many years ago when I was little girl, because math had been seemed as the core module for general education.

　　E: Do you think it’s difficult to learn mathematics well?

　　C: Honestly, I hate math as I’ not very good at logic of quantity and arrangement. Besides, as an ordinary people, I don’t think we need to know too much about math.

　　E: Do you think mathematics is important?

　　C: Although I don’t think math is important, understanding the basic math functions is still important in life for its practical, everyday applications like cooking and banking, financing a home and even providing the right tip at a restaurant.

　　26. Reading

　　E: Do you read books related to your profession?

　　C: Yes, as an education major. Taking some time away from learning how to teach others is really beneficial. Whether you're reading something that you think you may one day want to teach, or maybe reading about the life of someone who already teaches, reading is obviously going to be very instrumental for you.

　　E: Do you read electronic books?

　　C: I love eBooks. Mostly because I can keep all my books on one device and not have to tote everything around. However, there is a clear pricing problem surrounding eBooks. Publishers cannot expect people to pay the same price for a book and an eBook. Currently, many top-selling books are priced the same. Economically speaking, the cost of every eBook (except the very first copy) is zero. People will (and should) be willing to pay a couple dollars per book but expecting that people with pay full price is ludicrous and will only spur piracy. If eBook companies want to be successful, they will recognize that pricing will play a large part in their success and act accordingly.

　　E: What kind of book do you read?

　　C: I like detective novels most which are with full of twists and turns. Sometimes, I’d like to read some books about teaching, like teaching methodology which can help me to improve my teaching skills.

　　E: Do you like reading?

　　C: The time that I give to reading depends only on my attitude towards that particular book. If I like it so much and am very interested in it, I’d read it continuously for more than two hours without a break. If the book is interesting, but it needs some mental effort, I’d read it only when I want to, from ten minutes to an hour everyday

　　27. Daily Routine

　　E: Will you change your daily routine in the near future?

　　C: I think I will. Coz I always missed my breakfast which I think it’s unhealthy. So, I will get up earlier and prepare breakfast for myself next month.

　　E: What’s the difference between people’s daily routine in the past and that in the present?

　　C: In the past, they usually have a slow-paced lifestyle. So, there were just few things they should finish during the daytime. However, now, people especially living in a large city, like Beijing, they should organize plenty of things in the whole day.

　　E: Has your daily routine changed? And how?

　　C: Sure. When I was a student in schools, I had to get up early in the morning while now, if I don’t have morning class, I can have a longer sleep.

　　E: What do you usually do on weekends?

　　C: For me, I usually stay at home and lay on my bad to have a rest. Coz after a whole weeks’ work, I often feel so exhausted. That is the best way for me to release the stress.

　　28. Plan

　　E: What is the hardest part about making plans?

　　C: Being realistic is the prerequisite when making a plan. By that I mean, a person has to draw up a plan based on his/her specific situations such as the time available; the mission that can be achieved as well as the frequency of the task, etc. otherwise, the plan will end up becoming another disappointment for the planner.

　　E: What is the latest plan you made?

　　C: In fact, I am not a good time organizer. I prefer doing things based on my mood or out of necessity. If something is urgent, I will give priority to that.

　　E: Do you make plans every day?

　　C: Honestly, I only make plans when I have to. Whenever exams are coming along, or deadlines are approaches, it is the time for me to burn the night oil and stick to my studies. I will draw a complicated plan ranging from when to get up, to where to have dinner, etc.

　　E: Are you good at managing your time?

　　C: Well, in most cases, I am not a good time organizer. I prefer doing things based on my mood or out of necessity. If something is urgent, I will give priority to that.

　　29. Borrowing/lending

　　E: How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?

　　C: I’ll kindly remind them to return the things. This works on most occasions due to the fact that they may just forget to give them back. However, there may be cases where people keep the things they’ve borrowed deliberately / on purpose. I would try to talk to them in person. If they refuse to return the things for no reason, they lost my trust and I’ll never befriend with them anymore.

　　E: Do you like to lend things to others?

　　C: Sure, I’m kind-hearted and generous. I often lend things to others for the reason that it makes me feel I’m a contributing member. Moreover, I believe that if I do others a good turn, they’ll return the favor when I’m in need of help. OR It depends on who they are and what they borrow. If he’s a close friend of mine or if someone wants to borrow small stuff like stationery, I’ll never say no. However, if I’m unfamiliar with him or if someone asks for valuable things, I may be reluctant to lend them. OR Not really. There are cases where people break the things when they use them. There’re also people who don’t return the things they’ve borrowed. I don’t want these to happen, so I seldom lend things to others.

　　E: Have you ever borrowed money from others?

　　C: Sure. I lent some money to my bestie last week since her phone was power-off which means she couldn’t use Ali pay to pay the bill in a shoes shop. I paid it for her and she returned the money back several days ago.

　　E: Have you borrowed books from others?

　　C: I borrowed some fairy tales from my classmate when I was in a primary school since my mom didn’t allow me to buy these books. She thought they were not that practical.

　　30. Visit relatives

　　E: What do you do when visiting relatives?

　　C: For me, I am really fond of chatting with my families, the stuffs like working issues or life topics. Truth to be told, we do not often do the normal family things, something like going shopping or watching TV together. We are more like sitting around the table and chew the fat in our spare time.

　　E: Why do people visit their relatives?

　　C: Oh, I love this question, because for me, staying with my family is the cosiest thing in my life. The reason is very simple, I do not need to wear suit or formal clothes like going to work when I am staying with my family, right? And I can talk or even complain everything to my families, whatever from my work or friends. So, staying with my family is more like doing a massage or refreshment for my mind.

　　E: When was the last time you visited a relative?

　　C: I remember that it was before the last summer vacation. You know, as a teacher, summer holiday should be the busiest time during the year, so I seldom have the spare time to go somewhere during that vacation. That means, I usually go somewhere like visiting relatives or traveling before the summer vacations. And it was a very clear memory that I bought a gift for my grandma when I went back to visit her last year. She was really over the moon when she received that gift, and to be honest, that was the first present I have ever given to her.

　　E: Do you often visit your relatives?

　　C: Actually, it is not often, because my hometown is not Beijing, and I have my own family here, I may back to my hometown twice a year. So, visiting my relative is a kind of extravagant thing for me because of the long distance. But, fortunately, I usually spend more time to chat with them on WeChat or talk with them on the phone as much as possible.

　　31. Smile

　　E: Can you recognize a fake smile?

　　C: I’m not a very sensitive, which means, basically, I can’t tell whether someone’s smile is fake or not.

　　E: Do you smile when people take pictures of you?

　　C: Yes I’m a girl who likes to smile. It is not only just because of my naturel, but also I have believed a friendly smile may leave other person a good impression.

　　E: When do people smile at others?

　　C: People may smile on many occasions for different purposes. However, most people show their politeness through smile when they greet people, although sometimes people smile just because of their Optimistic nature.

　　E: Do you like to smile?

　　C: Yes I’m a girl who likes to smile. It is not only just because of my naturel, but also I have believed a friendly smile may leave other person a good impression.

　　32. Travel

　　E: What kind of cities do you like to travel to?

　　C: I prefer to travel some coastal cities where I can enjoy the splendid sunrise and sunset near the seaside. What’s more, I can also do some water sport as well, like surfing.

　　E: Do you like travelling?

　　C: Sure. I’m the big fan of travelling. These years, I’ve been to many overseas countries, like Thailand, Japan and Korea. If possible, I hope I can earn more money to travel abroad with my parents and experience different lifestyle.

　　E: Which cities have you travelled to?

　　C: These years, I’ve been to many overseas countries, like Thailand, Japan and Korea. If possible, I hope I can earn more money to travel abroad with my parents and experience different lifestyle.

　　E: What is the place that left you the deepest impression when travelling?

　　C: I think it’s San Ya. What impressed me most was that I enjoyed the spectacular landscape of sunrise laying on the beach with my parents.

　　33. Garbage

　　E: Do you think your city is clean or not?

　　C: Definitely. A clean environment is helpful to people’s physical and mental health, even the relationship between neighbors. Everyone should be responsible for environmental protection.

　　E: How do you feel when you see people throwing garbage on the street?

　　C: I think this is due to their weak sense of environmental protection. Maybe they can’t find a trash can in the street, but this is not an excuse for them to litter.

　　E: Why do some people throw garbage on the street?

　　C: Well, generally there are three reasons. Some people are lack of the sense of environmental protection and some cities are not well-developed in environmental equipment. Also, related laws and regulations are not well-legislated enough.

　　E: What do you do with the garbage when you are on the street?

　　C: It depends. If the place is extremely clean, I will pick it up and throw it in a nearby garbage bin while if the place is quite dirty, I think I will just let it be.

　　34. Outdoor

　　E: Is it important for children to play outdoors?

　　C: I think it’s necessary. Firstly, the air is fresher especially in a garden. Plus, they can make some new friends in the community which may bring them tons of fun. Some outside activities, like running, are benefit for their health as well.

　　E: Did you often go to your friends’ house when you were young?

　　C: I’m afraid not. My parents didn’t allow me to go to other’s flat. So, I usually went back home after school. During the weekend, we usually hung out with each other outside.

　　E: Did you like to go outside when you were young?

　　C: I used to go out often to play with my friends when I was in high school. Generally, I would like to do some team activities with my friends, like playing football and playing poker. However, I would occasionally go to a cafe shop, order my favorite Latte and read a book for the whole afternoon. It's always very joyful to spend an afternoon alone.

　　E: Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors?

　　C: Well, I used to go out often to play with my friends when I was in high school. It changed a lot since I came to university. Now what I consider most is to spend more time with my family, as I am far away from my home studying in Beijing, I can only stay with them during winter voca-tion and summer vocation. So when I come home, I prefer to stay at home chatting with my parents or watching TV with them together.

　　35. Market

　　E: Are there many street markets in China?

　　C: Definitely. As a matter of fact, numerous street markets can be found across the country where the public get easy access to a whole bunch of commodities. They include vegetables, meat, snacks and many other kinds of groceries.

　　E: Do you often go to the supermarket?

　　C: Well, it depends on what things I am going to purchase. If daily necessities are needed such as vegetables, fruits or other similar commodities, street market will be my priority due to the fresh goods and low price. However, if clothes, shoes, home appliances alike are the goal, I will go to shopping malls where shopping experience is incomparable

　　E: What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?

　　They exceed the counterpart in different aspects. For instance, the environment in shopping mall is better than that in the street market where we may see dirty grounds or rubbish. Nevertheless, the price in street market is much lower and the vegetables are fresher

　　E: What do street markets sell?

　　C: It depends. For example, in the snack markets, visitors can try some local food there while in some antique markets, we can find some collections.