1、My Favorite SubjectThe first time I took English as a subject I was a pupil of grade four at a primary school. From then on, things are constantly changing except my love for English because it is truly a miracle that any idea can be expressed within the limit of 26 letters.I have good reasons to fa
2、ll in love with English. Firstly I am fond of language study innately. Secondly, I was born to do well in language learning, which turns out that I have the talent to learn English well. Finally, English is one of the most commonly-used languages in the world. With the deepening of the open-and-refo
3、rm policy of our country, English is not only a tool but also a passport to ones successful career now and even in future.Although I major I Foreign Trace, my favorite of all subjects is still English. Yet I am not going to shift my major from Foreign Trade to English. I like English best no matter
4、whether it is my major or not. Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the most essential festival for the Chinese in one year. Days before the Lunar New Year, most families busy themselves in shopping and cleaning their houses for the observance of the day.On the eve of the Spri
5、ng Festival, the whole family will sit together talking, eating and watching special TV programs from CCTV and local TV stations. The next day after they get up, they usually put on new clothes and new shoes. Young people go and greet their elders, wishing them good luck and good health and children
6、 usually receive “red packets” stuffed with money. When people meet their relatives or friends, they greet one another with “Happy New Year!” or “Happy Spring Festival!”In recent years, the traditional celebration has been changing with economic development in China. For example, many families spend
7、 the Spring Festival on a tour, or have a family feast in a good restaurant.Test Experience Tests are important activities in school. Since the very first day I went to school, I have had to deal with them almost every month and I have gone through all kinds of exams; entrance exam, quizzes, final t
8、ests, and tests for various certificates. I have tasted the flavor of happiness and laughter, but mostly sadness and sorrows. I always suffer for quite some time before each test. I feel biter and gloomy and my books are disgusting. During the examinations, my stomach often aches; my hands shake and
9、 my heart beats fast. I try desperately to squeeze out every piece of information to answer questions but still cant come up with much and often feel at a loss. After the exam, the world seems to be bright only for a short period. Another test is round the corner. There are endless ones in front of
10、me. The only way for me to get rid of the nuisance is to adapt myself to them and face them courageously.DictionariesThe dictionary is a patient and qualified teacher. Whenever you come across a new word, just look it up and you will get at least one definition or explanation. Every student, whether
11、 attending school or self-taught, must always have a dictionary at hand. As a study aid, it is cheap, and convenient.Language skills will develop with your wise use of various dictionaries. The more you use them, the more familiar you will become with them. Sooner of later, you will be good at findi
12、ng the page, scanning the entries and locating the exact meaning of the new words.But there is one thing you should keep in mind. As a language student, you must never fall back on your dictionary to excess; basic language skills come from your practice, but not from your use of dictionaries. The on
13、ly way to the mastery of a language is to expose yourself to the language by listening, speaking, reading and writing more.See the WorldIt is quite vital for university students to see the society. Having stayed in the ivory tower for over ten years to learn a lot of theoretical knowledge from textb
14、ooks, the students still feel bewildered as soon as they step out of the campus.It is time they got to know the world outside the campus right now. fortunately, the society has offered them various opportunities to practice what they have learned in school. They can learn to cooperate with others an
15、d to contribute their knowledge to the society. One of my friends once managed to find a part-time job of tutoring a girl of 8.Through this experience, he has learned how to deal with people and how to dedicate his love to people who are in need of it. Consequently, he can always be ready when confr
16、onted with a chance to know the world for he has really benefited a lot from it.ExaminationMany arguments exist about the advantages and disadvantages of an exam. Some students complain that their teachers have given them too many exams and they have little spare time whereas teachers hold it true t
17、hat some of their students do not work hard only because they do not have frequent examinations.The examinations can show what and how much a student has mastered. It is fairly evident that a teacher prefers to give his students a test after he has finished teaching a unit. On the part of a teacher,
18、 he can find how well his students have grasped in the unit learning. On the part of the students, they can learn what aspects they fail to master and should pay more attention to later.Therefore, examinations, if given at reasonable intervals, can benefit both the teachers and the students. From ex
19、aminations, teachers can figure out what points they have missed in teaching and must work hard to improve and the students can also focus their concentration on their weakness.Childrens BooksDifferent books are designed for different people. Picture books are usually for babies and children. Love s
20、tories and novels are written mainly for young people. Books with such purposes as health and medical care are welcome to old people.Children are not supposed to read all kind of books. Owing to a rather limited experience of the world, they are not old enough to tell good from bad or right from wro
21、ng. It is not easy for children to resist the temptation to commit a sex crime if they are exposed too often to the books with much description of sex and violence.Proper guidance is helpful to young people, especially to teenagers. Children who receive proper instructions from parents and teachers
22、about their spare time reading will be most likely to live in harmony with neighbors and social values. Those who are not properly guided may possibly be puzzled and grow up to be troublemakers.Who Should Have the Say?It is quite common for the parents to make all the decisions for their child in Ch
23、ina. They choose schools for their child. They decide on the childs clothing, timetable and even company. After their childs graduation, the parents tend to pick up a job, perhaps a spouse, to some extreme, for their child.Having no say at home hinders a child from making way in the world. The paren
24、ts cannot stay with their child and make decisions on everything fro him all the time. The parents having all say for their child will make him develop a passive and dependent habit, which will do him more harm than good in their future career.To learn to be independent is essential for every child.
25、 After graduation, a child has to be faced with all the problems he may encounter, such as job-hunting. He will build up a family of his own and has a baby. Therefore, giving advice to rather than making decisions for the child is more realistic. The Advantages and the Disadvantages of TravelingPeop
26、le have good reasons to enjoy traveling. They claim that traveling broadens their horizons, especially I geographical and historical learning. They go on to argue that traveling helps people understand each other better and makes their life more colorful. It offers them more chances to taste differe
27、nt foods and try on different clothes. Without traveling people will possibly fail to interpret other cultures.Those who hold opposite idea have their reason, too. They emphasize that traveling means a considerable amount of money and energy. While traveling, tourists are often ripped off or even ch
28、eated in an unfamiliar or strange place and dont know where to make a complaint. As a result, they will be fatigued after all these walking, shopping, quarrelling, and trafficking or even feel getting hurt.In reality, I think traveling can benefit us a lot. If we do some traveling from time to time,
29、 we will make many new friends all over the world, and come up with new ideas frequently. We can get familiar with new places that are better than our hometowns, which we always think to be the best in the world.DiscoveryDiscovery is not a mysterious word for explorers and scientists to enjoy only.
30、In fact, all people make new discoveries as they grow up. For instance, a baby will eventually find out he can float on water if he is given enough time to play in a bathtub.Sometimes a discovery brings you a great joy. When you find what you have been looking for, you will feel very happy. When you
31、 one day realize that you have learned and mastered a skill or a method, you will certainly be delighted.A discovery is likely to mean regret or even pain to you. If you find that the person you love cheats you occasionally, you will feel greatly betrayed. If you realize that you failed the exam you
32、 care so much, you will surely be discouraged. Whether you like it or not, discovery is a part of your life.Video GamesNowadays, video games can be seen in many recreational centers and they have also found their way into families. Both adults and children find video games a convenient and cheap ent
33、ertainment and even believe it can help them to become quick in response.However, some people argue against video games. They exclaim that many video enthusiasts play the games for nothing but to kill time. They stare at the TV screen for many hours each day. As a matter of fact, video games are occ
34、upying too much of a game-players life and making him lazy, not to mention its harmful effect on his eyes and his physical and mental health.Different people see the same thing in different lights. I think that video games, like anything else in the world, have both advantages and disadvantage. Thei
35、r value depends on how you take advantage of them. But when you find yourself hopelessly addicted to them, your only way out is to throw them away.High Rise FlatsBlocks of “high-rise” flats have been erected in large numbers in many cities. They are the inevitable product of the rapid growth of citi
36、es. Since a lot of people have immigrated from rural areas to urban ones, the population of cities is growing larger and larger.To relieve this pressure, architects have been designing plenty of high-rise flats. They say that high-rise flats are the ideal solution to the dual problem of acute housin
37、g shortage and lack of space in urban areas. However, many inhabitants are suffering quite a lot from the inconveniences caused by these tall buildings. Sociologists are much concerned over severe loneliness and deep depression brought about by life within these great towers.In many metropolitan are
38、as, I think, constructing more tall buildings is the only answer to continuous growth of urban population. It should not be rejected because of its dehumanizing effect. Great efforts should also be made to improve the high-rise building environment and its living conditions.Man and Woman Choose Thei
39、r Own Leisure ActivitiesThough most adult men and women have a job today, many of them still spare some time for leisure activities. It is interesting, however, to note that there is a difference between the degrees to which men and women are involve ed in certain leisure activities.We find out wome
40、n spend more of their time shopping. However, more men than women like to do sports. There is a slight difference between the numbers if men and women who watch television, movies, shows or listen to music.The fact that more women than men like to do shopping can be explained in two points. First, i
41、n general, women pay more attention than men to what they look like and what they dress every day. Second, it is the women who shop for both their daily necessities and their childrens needs. Therefore, they prefer shopping more than men do. As for the fact that more men than women like exercising,
42、it is because men in general enjoy more outdoor activities.The Private Car a Plus or a MinusThe use of a motorcar is becoming widespread in many places. Possessing a car offers people greater mobility, enabling them to move around freely. There is no irritation caused by waiting for buses or undergr
43、ound trains, standing in long patient queue or on noisy platforms for half an hour sometimes. People are able to enjoy their leisure time to the full by making trips by car to the country or the seaside on weekends.The drawbacks, however, are also self-evident. As more cars are produced and used, th
44、ere is an ever-larger volume of poisonous gas in the air. Besides, as more people drive cars, traffic in cities has become increasingly heavier with frequent traffic jams. The soaring costs of petrol, and maintenance and road tax all add to the drivers burden. Therefore, people sometimes wonder whet
45、her the motorcar is a boon or a menace.YouthYouth is a precious gift and golden time in your life. Youth is also the time when your memory is the best. You are more capable of learning when you are young that when you are old. The knowledge you have acquired during this time will certainly be helpfu
46、l and useful in your later career.Young people are the least conservative and always ready to take in the new. When you are young, you are energetic and vigorous, strong and healthy. Therefore, they young should make full use of time to learn a skill of profession in their youth, setting high goals
47、for themselves and having the courage to overcome any obstacle in their way.Youth comes only once in a lifetime. It is important that you should not idle away your youth. If you realize how precious youth is, you will certainly take advantage of it. The truth should always be remembered: never dream
48、 away your time when you are young.The Elderly and the YoungThe elderly are respectable as a whole. To begin with, the elderly have made great contributions to our society. Secondly, the elderly are rich in experience and can offer some guidance to the young. In addition, everyone will grow old inev
49、itably.The young should also be taken good care of. The young are the future of our society. They are less conservative, which is indispensable to the development of our society. Since they are poor in social experience and liable to make mistakes, the elderly should provide the young with some good advice and help them do their best to build our society.It is essential to respect the elderly and take goo