unusual illnesses that your body is not used to. While you can follow particular interests and hobbies, you may not be able to speak the language of the people you meet who share your interests. What is more, even though you can learn about foreign cultures, you may find it difficult to adapt to these cultures; for example, attitudes to women may be different and difficult to accept.
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Your friend Peter needs to make a decision in choosing to study history or computer science. He really likes history, but he is told that it will be easier for him to find a job if he studies computer technology. Make the comparison and then write a letter to him and give your suggestions. Your letter may include the following points. 1.学习计算机的优缺点。 2.学习历史的优缺点。 3.你的建议以及理由。
Dear Peter, You have asked me for my advice concerning whether you should study history or computer science at university, and I will try to make some useful suggestions.
You must keep in mind that, above all, your university training is a preparation for your future career. Therefore, your first consideration should be to study a subject which will best equip you with the ability to earn a living. There is no doubt that the field of computers offers far job opportunities than history.
Besides, we are now in the age of the high-technology revolution. For the foreseeable future, not only will it be necessary for everyone to be computer-literate, it will also be vital for them to be armed with computer skills merely to earn a living! History, I'm afraid, however fascinating it may be, offers few career prospects. Of course, you don't have to devote all your time at university to studying computers and nothing else. On the contrary, I would recommend that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time. That way, you will find that your leisure hours are enriched while you prepare yourself for a worthwhile career in computers. Yours sincerely, James
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Job-hunting now is a big headache for most of the university graduates. What are the causes? And how should the students get prepared to meet the challenge? Write an essay on the topic \should base your essay on the outline below. 1.现在大学毕业生就业紧张。 2.造成这一现象的原因是什么。 3.大学在校生应如何积极准备挑战。
Nowadays it seems increasingly tough for college students to find a satisfactory job, since millions of college graduates pour into the tight job market every year. As a result, many of them have to do with jobs irrelevant to their specialties.
As a college student, we should have a clear mind about the economic situation and the difficulty in getting employed. Therefore, as far as I am concerned, I am going to continue my postgraduate in school. That’s what the old Chinese saying goes: sharpen the edge of your axe before chopping down the tree. 17
Nowadays more and more people start to celebrate western holidays, while neglecting the Chinese ones. What is your view on it? Write an essay on the topic \Holidays to Celebrate, the Chinese or the Western?\And you should base your essay on the outline below. 1.列举中西节日的类型。 2.你的观点。
3.列举理由支持你的观点。
In different cultures, there are, without any doubt, a diversity of festivals. In China, people usually observe holidays according to the lunar calendar. For example, in the first lunar month, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. In the fifth lunar month, they celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Americans also have their own festivals, including Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Day, etc.
However, western festivals gain ever-increasing popularity in China. A growing number of people in China are immersed in the thrilling atmosphere of the upcoming Christmas. In comparison with the Spring Festival, the equally high status is given to Christmas by some of them.
There are a variety of factors contributing to this craze. First, younger age groups are exposed to western culture and lifestyles through
learning English. And festivals are regarded as the highlight of western culture. For example, Valentine‘s Day provides a vehicle for young adults to show their love. Second, the advancement of economy enables Chinese people to possess increased purchasing power. They are heavily targeted by businessmen, who view foreign festivals as golden opportunities to make money. So they desperately try to boost the atmosphere of foreign festivals.
The necessity of celebrating these foreign festivals is widely questioned. People involved are to blame for their loose traditional values. Our national festivals play crucial roles in Chinese traditional culture. However, their foreign counterparts are exerting strong
influence on people‘s values and thoughts. There is no doubt that we should give our priority to Chinese traditional festivals. 18
Many people find it hard to get along well with others, and this has a negative impact on their work and lives. What are your suggestions on how to get on well with others? Write an essay on the topic \Well with Others\1.有不少人的人际关系很差。 2.分析原因是什么。
3.保持和谐人际关系的建议。
Many people are confronted with the great difficulties in getting along well with others. A multitude of reasons may account for this phenomenon as follows. Some people tend to be mentally weak. They are psychologically challenged, unwilling to communicate with others. Maybe, they have a kind of nightmarish experience of having been looked down upon by others in their childhood. Little by little, they end up locking themselves in their own world. For others, they are adversely affected the surroundings. It appears that people are more apt to become old and indifferent. When others need their help, they may shy away from them.
However, since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances.
To get well along with others and win their friendships, we must observe strictly the following words. To begin with, we need to be honest with others and should always say what we mean. Lies will surely make people stay far away from us in the long run. After all, honesty is the best policy. Second, we have to be humble enough. If we are proud in public, we can hardly win other's respect, not to mention \Finally, we must not be selfish. We should learn how to show concern for others.
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Some people choose to live in the city, while others prefer to live in the suburbs. Write an essay on the topic \Suburbs\1.有人认为居住在城里有很多好处。 2.有人认为居住在郊区有很多好处。 3.你的选择及原因。
People’s opinions vary on where to live. Some people think that it is far better to live in the city. To begin with, city life is more colorful and exciting which may be an important factor to attract some people especially the young. If you live in the city, you can surely find places to spend your spare time. For a person who wants to enjoy the stimulus of modern life, the various opportunities offered in the cities will never disappoint him. In addition, city life is definitely more convenient than the life in the country. Supermarkets are in a distance of a few minutes walk, and you can get almost everything you need without any effort. Others think otherwise. They prefer to live in the suburbs due to clean air, spacious room, the blue sky and more countryside activities.
For my own part, as a person who enjoys the beauty of nature, I prefer to live in the suburbs. There are several reasons for my choice. The most important one lies in my love for the nature. It's just so sad that some people are confined to the skyscraper, and don't have the chance to get close to nature. In today’s world, the city center is full of noises are colorful lights, so you can easily lose yourself and can't find the true self. The other reason is that living in the suburbs is more helpful to one's health than living in the city center. With all kinds of cars emitting pollution to the air every day, the only place where we can breathe fresh air is the suburbs and countryside. 20
Urban life means different types of pressure, which affects the quality of our lives a lot. How to keep ourselves healthy physically and mentally? Write an essay on the topic \with Pressure in Life\And you should base your essay on the outline below. 1.现代人要面临各式各样的压力。 2.压力对人生活的影响。
3.如何给自己减压，使自己保持健康心态。
Pressure seems to be a natural part in our daily life in this competitive society. Like it or not there is always pressure of one kind or another.
And it seems there is hardly any way to avoid it or get rid of it. Moreover, as the pace of modern life continues to quicken, pressure seems to be on the increase all the time.
Different people have different ideas about pressure. Some hold that pressure is something very vicious. If there is too much of it, it will lead to the decline of one's physical and mental health. So they are always complaining about it or trying to flee from it. They think, only relaxation, the opposite of pressure, is what we should desire. Others, on the other hand, argue that pressure is not as bad as is often thought. In fact a certain amount of pressure is essential to provide motivation and meaning to our life. It is pressure that propels our progress and contributes to our success.
When stress or pressure does occur, it's important to recognize and deal with it. There are some methods we can try. A large number of physical activities can reduce anxiety. Sharing our stress with others can be enormously helpful. Making time for fun such as listening to music may be good medicine. Sometimes even crying is an efficient way to release pressure. 21
In modern society today, co-operation and competition co-exist. Why? And which one is more important to you? Write an essay on the topic \Relationship between Co-operation and Competition in Modern Life\should base your essay on the outline below. 1.现代社会合作与竞争并存。 2.有人认为竞争比合作更为重要。 3.你的观点。
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Cooperation and competition are both important. They
are attributes which are equally necessary for a person to achieve success in his life.
Learn to be cooperative. No one likes a selfish, greedy, or arrogant individual. However, everyone likes a considerate and cooperative person. Everything we do today, whether in doing business or making friends, depends upon our ability to get along with one another. In our society, most tasks demand the cooperation of many individuals so that they can be accomplished effectively. In this situation, we must be supportive and cooperative. Each person is like a small part of a machine. If only one part is out of order, the machine can’t be running well. Besides, transportation and communication systems are rapidly
