Studies (including learning English)
My university has a good reputation.
It has an attractive campus.
Most of my professors are friendly and helpful.
They encourage us to think independently.
We can choose a wide variety of courses.
The university provides a friendly learning environment.
There are a variety of extracurricular activities we can enjoy, like the debate club, the chess club, the university newspaper, the choir and even a band.
Learning English
It’s important to be bilingual today.
Understanding English helps me better understand English-speaking culture.
Learning a foreign language helps us become more open-minded.
People who are bilingual tend to have more job opportunities.
Singing along to English songs is a good way to improve my English pronunciation.
Reading English novels and magazines is a good way to expand my vocabulary.
I can understand English movies without reading the Chinese subtitles.
Hometown (including traffic and pollution)
It’s a city in the central China.
It’s an inland city and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills.
The city is well-known for its cultural attractions.
The city attracts many tourists each year.
It has a long and rich history.
I live in the countryside. The cost of living is low and the pace of life is slow.
Most people there have a simple and laid-back lifestyle.
Traffic and Pollution
More and more people and afford a car.
Driving is an important life skill and makes my life easier.
It’s important to learn how to drive safely and be a polite driver.
We should use public transport more often. Using public transport is more eco-friendly than driving a car.
Many people walk or cycle to work.
When I’m in a hurry, I take the underground.
Minibus, shuttle bus, ferry, light railway.
Thick smog, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, car fumes.
Film and TV
I’m really into romantic love film.
I prefer films with good acting.
I like Jacky Chen best and he’s well-known for his acting skills.
I like films with a happy ending.
Some films are fun and entertaining.
Sci-fi films stimulate our imagination.
Some films can bring back good memories.
This film has a strong cast.
In the cinema At home
Cinemas can provide a more fun and enjoyable viewing experience. It’s more convenient to watch a film at home
A cinema screen is much larger than a TV screen. I have a large collection of DVDs.
The colors also look more vivid. Watching a film at home helps me save time and money.
The sound quality in the cinema is better than at home. I have a home cinema system at home.
We share the fun and excitement with other people in the audience. Some people find it hard to concentrate on films at home.
For Against
Watching TV is fun. It’s a good way to relax. Watching TV is a waste of time.
This show is informative. It provides a variety of useful information. The storyline is too predictable.
Travel shows can expand our horizons. They help us learn about other palces and other cultures. On the other hand, the information they provide is not always reliable.
Sometimes I just surf through the channels. People who watch too much TV tend to have an unhealthy lifestyle.
People enjoy conversations about the TV shows that they like. Watching too much TV gives you square eyes.
Watching TV together help us build strong family ties. Watching too much TV increases the rist of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Watching TV can help children expand their vocabulary. Young people tend to cope what they see on TV, such as violent images, sexual images.
Advertising.
Some TV commercials are very entertaining. They interrupt TV programs. That really bothers me.
Some advertisements are fun and creative, while others are dull and boring. A memorable slogan. Such as Life’s good, Just do it.
They help me better understand new products. Advertising encourages us to buy things we don’t really need.
Good advertisements are informative. Many advertisements are aimed at children and teenagers.
They really attract our attention. Some advertisements provide false and misleading.
Advertising makes products more attractive to consumers. Children often put pressure on the parents to buy the toys advertised on TV.
The advertising industry creates many jobs and contributes to the economy. Advertising is just a marketing tool for companies.
Reading
I’m an avid reader.
Reading expands our horizons.
This book is fun and enjoyable.
I liked the book so much that I couldn’t put it down.
Reading English books is a good way to expand my English vocabulary.
Electronic books take up less space and are easier to carry.
E-books are more eco-friendly. They help to save trees.
Newspaper and magazines
Newspapers are a good source of information.
Local newspapers tend to focus on things that affect the local area.
International newspapers cover a wide variety of topics.
The articles are well-written.
Browsing through fashion magazines is a good way to relax.
This magazine is aimed at young readers.
Computers and The Internet
Computers make our lives more convenient.
There are many educational games on the Internet, such as maths games and language games.
People who have good computer skills tend to have more job opportunities.
The Internet is a good source of information.
Online shopping helps us save time and money.
Handwriting
(For) Good handwriting is easy to read. Handwriting needs to be practiced regularly.
(Against) Messy handwriting can be confusing and annoying. Children shouldn’t rely too much on the type.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones help us keep in touch with family and friend.
We can also surf the Internet, listen to music and take photos with our mobile phone.
The Smartphone is fun and entertaining.
Android
Android phones are very user-friendly.
They are less expensive.
There’s more free apps available for android phones.
Clothing
I like casual clothes, such as T-shirts and jeans.
Casual clothes make us feel more comfortable and relaxed.
I prefer comfort over fashion.
Clothing is a good way to express ourselves.
Wearing jewelry makes me feel more confident.
Wearing jewelry is a good way to express myself.
I believe it brings me good luck.
It was a birthday gift from my parents, so it has a lot of personal meaning to me.
Online shopping helps us save time and money. It’s also more eco-friendly.
Weather and Seasons.
I like bright and sunny. Sunny and warm weather is perfect for outdoor activities, such as jogging, camping and hiking.
I like light rain. The sound of raindrops falling on the ground is very relaxing.
I like walking in light rain. It makes me feel fresh and energetic.
This city has four distinct seasons. The spring is warm and pleasant. Everything feels so fresh and most plants bloom in the spring. The summer is mild and enjoyable. The city looks so beautiful with the autumn foliage. It’s a perfect place for winter sports.
The arts
Listening to music is a good way to relax.
This song makes me feel happy and energetic.
Classical music makes me feel calm and relaxed.
Playing musical instruments can help to increase children’s concentration and make them more intelligent.
Playing musical instruments is a good way to express ourselves.
Drawing and painting
Painting is a good way to reduce stress.
Drawing and painting skills can help us better appreciate works of art.
Drawing and painting can make children more creative.
Some paintings are thought-provoking.
Photography
Taking photos is a good way to express ourselves.
Photography is a creative hobby.
Photos can bring back fond memories.
My mobile phone has a build-in camera.
Taking selfies is fun.
Good photos capture precious moments in life.
Many people share photos online.