英语口语联系资料

2020年12月4日发(作者：何德庆)
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Unit 1

Learning a foreign language is usually tough, but knowing the basic
greetings is a polite and simple thing to do. It shows that you have an
interest in the culture. Each countries has its own customs and ways of
saying hello. For example, British people like me greet each other by
talking about the weather, while in China they will say你吃了吗？The
most common form of greetings in many countries when you are
introduced to a new friend is a handshake. But shaking hands is rare in
Japan. The Japanese greet each other with a short bow and not returning
someone’s bow is considered very rude. The degree of the bow is
directly related to the difference in status between the two individuals.
Greetings between friends are just a nod of the head, while a
low-ranking worker should greet a superior with a long and deep bow.
Also, a great first impression can be important, and once made it’s very
difficult to change. To make a good impression, you need to act as if you
are meeting a good friend. This is a pretty good starting point for
developing a good relationship.
In daily life, we also need to be careful about first meetings. For example,
someone may phone you to ask for your personal information. You need
to be cautious, because they may ask you for this in order to steal your
email address, your money, your credit, or your identity.
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So, it is important to learn the proper way to greet people and make a
good first impression. It is equally important to be careful in giving
strangers your personal information.

Unit 2
My mother is my best friend, and I can talk to her about anything. She
helps me through everything, and we don’t have any secrets. Whenever
I feel lonely, my mother is the only person I can talk to.
My mother has been my best friend for as long as I can remember, and I
prefer her company over anyone else. She is kind, intelligent, funny and a
good listener. I can say without bias that I’ve never met another person
more worth being friends with.
Sure, I’ve had friends, but I just liked my mom more than them. I didn’
t feel the need to go shopping with my friends and I’ve kept contact with
hardly anyone from those years of my life. To this day, I tend to relate
better to people decades older than me. I have given my mother so
much access to me that it is difficult to be myself. My friends told me that
I’m living in a house without walls – emotional walls.
At 25, I am only now learning how to make and maintain friendships
outside of my family circle. Feeling that my mom doesn’t understand my
life has encouraged me to develop a new circle of friends that has
nothing to do with her. It’s helped me to keep some things private from
her. I started setting boundaries. For example, my mother doesn’t know
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what music I‘m listening to. I still feel the urge to tell her, but now there’
s a voice in the back of my head that reminds me some things need to be
mine and only mine. By nature of being a great best friend and parent,
my mom understands and accepts this.
I hope it‘s a compliment to my mother that her role in my life has always
been too comforting and too loving — so much so that I had to start
keeping a distance from her.


Unit 3
People in different countries cook various kinds of food. The historical,
geographical and climate features of where they live and their ways of
life influence their cuisines. People in South Korea love to have pickles. In
Thailand, most people enjoy spicy food, as Thai curries can be really hot.
The Japanese prefer to have raw food and sea food, for they live in a
small island. In Italy, most people have pizza and pasta with every meal.
There are many specialty pizza restaurants all over the country. The
British love fish and chips. The traditional foods in the United States are
hot dogs, cokes and other fast foods. American style fast food chains are
currently on the increase all over the world. Most people in Europe or
Britain have a simple but nutritious breakfast such as whole-meal bread,
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juice, milk and bacon. Some Americans have a sandwich and coffee for
lunch on weekdays. Chips are also called French fries or fries for short.
Similarly, food is the best way to explore Chinese culture. Chinese
traditional food is mostly made of grain. Balanced nutrition is important
in Chinese food. Western people value time very much, so sometimes
they eat fast food to save time as well as keep enough energy.
This is quite different from the Chinese attitudes towards food, as they
often eat together to communicate with friends and family. Unlike the
West, where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes
are placed on the table and everybody shares. They tend to cook more
than enough, especially when they treat our guests at home, as they will
do their best to show their warmth.
We are what we eat, and we choose food to suit our ways of life.

Unit 4
It seems true that every kid in school is learning English. Why do you
want to learn English? Learning English is very useful. Some people want
to know English well to gain more knowledge. We can read books, listen
to music, watch movies and surf the internet. For example, songs in their
original form tend to be better when you can truly understand them and
55% of all written content on the internet is in English. Whenever you
have a problem, you can ‘Google it’ to find a way to solve the problem.
Others like to learn English for more practical reasons, such as taking a
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school exam, getting a job or working in a large international company.
For instance, French and Chinese business partners may communicate in
English. If you can speak English with confidence and get your message
across clearly, it is a critical advantage that can help you advance further
in your career.
Learning a language can be so much fun. Some people learn them in
order to meet new people from around the world. It’s also fun to learn
about other cultures and their traditions. Maybe you like the culture, the
country and even have a desire to even live or visit there. As well as being
useful and fun, learning a language helps improve your memory, and
decision-making skills.
As a required course of schools at different levels in China, and as an
item to be tested at different stages of one’s learning and working life,
English is with us the whole way through our lives. Students’
performance in learning English and in taking English tests is of vital
performance importance to achievements at school and to their
opportunities for further learning. In fact, English is an influential factor
that affects the quality of life.
English is a global language. We simply have many more options, and
those options can help you in life. Like it or not, it is here with us, helping
us lead a richer and happier life through a different perspective.


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Unit 5
There can be tough times. The weather is getting worse, the traffic is
always overcrowded and the tests can be really difficult. These may make
you sad. Sometimes you are in a bad mood and sometimes you feel
happy. You may feel better when it’s a sunny day or you find a way out
of a problem. That is happiness.
So, how do we find the path of happiness? This seems to be the million
dollar question. There are tons of books on the subject. The more you
read, the more confused you are. Evaluating what makes us happy might
take more time and energy and actually make us unhappy.
We may look at ourselves and decide what we like and don't like and set
about making changes. It doesn't have to be big changes. Look in the
mirror and be glad. If you don't like what you see, change it. Make the
solution that simple!
You may be saying “Sure, that sounds easy”, It is always easier to talk
about problems than to take the obvious actions to fix them. But for the
most part, things are as difficult or as easy as we determine them to be.
Sometimes we just make things harder than necessary.
Being unhappy takes no courage or effort. True achievement lies in
struggling to be happy. As we grow and progress we will realize who we
really are and what makes us happy and what we are responsible for.
Steve Jobs said “Good times, hard times, but never bad times”.
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Unit 6
There are a great many hobbies to choose from. Some people enjoy
reading and writing, while others choose to spend their time on
swimming and cycling. I have many hobbies, but reading and jogging are
my favorite. When I have free time, I often read some famous books.
Through reading I can open my mind as well as my heart. Through
reading I become more and more knowledgeable. I often jog on the
school playgrounds in the early morning. Jogging not only helps me
build my body, but also cultivates my perseverance.
My father is a man with wide interests. His favorite pastime is playing
weiqi, chess. He often plays chess with his friends in the park, sometimes
on the side of the road. Recently, my father taught me how to play Go.
Go is a puzzle game that originated in China. It is both a kind of
competition and a leisure game in daily life.
My mother is a food lover and crazy about cooking. Without much effort,
she can make very delicious meals of different styles. On the weekends
or holidays, my parents and I will go to the supermarket to buy some
ingredients and seasonings to cook what we like. My father and I will
help wash vegetables. Sometimes my mother teaches me some cooking
skills. I like to enjoy fine food with my parents in our spare time.
Every year my family will go travelling once or twice and we are very fond
of family travelling. For one thing it is exciting to visit different places
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and get to know the customs of the local people. And for another
travelling is one of the best ways to learn.

Unit 7
Learning about your feelings is a way to develop your emotional
intelligence as well as an opportunity to learn more about you. It is
sometimes tough to share your feelings with others. If you do not tell
anyone that you're feeling sad, frustrated, worried or upset then it's just
you and these bad feelings. If you keep feelings locked up inside, it can
make you feel sick!
Before sharing with anyone figure out what feelings you have by making
a list of your feelings in your head. Write it out on a piece of paper or
drawing pictures. This can help you find what is really bothering you.
Your parents and close friends want to know if you have problems
because they love you. They can't know the real you unless you let them
into your world by opening up. If you don't want to talk with them find a
trusted counselor who can help you talk about your problems or
concerns. Talking about your feelings can be the first step towards
getting it.
Once you know who you can talk with pick a time and a place to talk. If
you feel shy about sharing your feelings, you don't have to share every
feeling. Similarly, you don't have to solve every problem. After you talk
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with your friend or a counselor, you will almost always feel better. You
are not all alone with your problems and worries. It doesn't mean your
problems and worries will magically disappear, but at least someone else
knows what's bothering you and you can help find solutions.
If sharing with others makes you feel uncomfortable, it is normal. The
more you practice sharing your feelings, the more natural it will feel. You
can also choose to listen to your friends' feelings. This may be
challenging as you need to give your undivided attention. It does not
work well if you read text messages while listening to your friend. Turn
off the technology and maintain eye contact with your friend and listen
to understand his or her feelings.
The rewards of opening up are profound. Sharing your innermost
feelings and being accepted is a basic human need and can be incredibly
healing.

Unit 8
Health is the most important thing in the world. Health makes it possible
for us to live, love, and laugh. It includes two aspects: first, physical
health and secondly, mental health.
To keep physically healthy, first of all we should have a balanced diet. Eat
more vegetables and fruits which are full of vitamins. We should also eat
meat which provides us protein. Try to avoid junk food. Also regular
physical exercise does well to our health. Sports like jogging and
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swimming help keep us healthy and happy. Bear in mind that a certain
amount of exercise is not a waste of time. What's more we have to get rid
of the bad habits that damage our health such as smoking, drinking, and
staying up late. Develop some healthy habits such as going to bed early
and rising early. Enough time for sleep will help one become rested and
refreshed.
There are many ways to help achieve mental health. First we should have
a positive attitude towards life. When we come across difficulties and
setbacks, we should not be frustrated. Stay optimistic and brave.
Secondly we should get along with our classmates, teachers and parents.
They help us a lot. They are our treasures. Without them nothing seems
enjoyable. Thirdly know how to lower your level of stress. Stress can
encourage us to make progress but also may influence our life negatively.
Relax yourself and always look on the bright side of life.
Physical health is equally important as well as mental health. Follow
these suggestions and you will become a healthy person.


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