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Place
If you could live abroad, where would you go? Explain why you would go there. Include details and examples to support your explanation.
Foreign country
I like to live in Indonesia because I like the sunshine and beach in Bali of that country. I love sunny days because I always feel drowsy in rainy days. Ive been to Bali several years ago, and the sunshine there really caught my eye and made me feel excited. Besides, its a dream place to swim and bask considering the beautiful beach, bright sunshine, clear water, and the warm weather. Finally, It well accepted that both swimming and basking are good for our mental and physical health, because while exercising in the sea and enjoying the sunshine on the beach, we are relaxing our mind at the same time. In fact, Ive already planed to live there after I retired from my work.
Home town
My hometown is Yixing, a small-sized town in the southeast part of Jiangsu province. It is comfortable living there. Most important of all, the air is clean there for the city is not densely-populated and does not have many heavy industries. In addition, the transportation is very convenient. Its just 2 hours drive from shanghai, 1.5 hour drive from Nanjing. Besides, the people are well educated and are always kind to other people. My hometown is getting bigger and bigger and it has become a lot more modern than it used to be. There are a lot of new buildings and he roads are much wider than they used to be.
The favorite place in your town. / when you are away from home, what do you miss most?/ The place you would like to go with your friends./ Whats your favorite park or public area/what do you do to relax yourself
My city boasts the largest and the most famous garden in my province. Its the JiuBin park which featuring the best of Chinas modern gardens, is located in the western suburbs of Yixing. This Park, being built at a cost of $398 million and opened in May 1991, covers 8 hectares in Central and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with the natural landscape. A further attraction is the way of flowing water, which has been employed as a thematic motif to 1 TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved.
TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved. link the different features of the park by waterfalls, streams, ponds and cliffs from artificial rocks. Its a nice place to go with your family and your friends . Most important of all, because of the trees there and the vast water surface, the air there is always fresh and has a high density of oxygen. In addition, there are a lot of vacant place where you can plan badminton, skate, dance or just watch. You can build up a strong body while strengthen the relationship between you and your friends. In fact, the people there start their day with jogging, doing morning exercises or aerobic exercises in the beautiful jiubin park.
A place to eat
I would recommend the Chinese restaurant. It is a place with a charming settings .When you go in, youll notice the classical Chinese styles of tables, chairs and other furniture. Chinese landscape paintings and artistic Chinese calligraphy works are on the walls, and will hear typical Chinese folk music and even see a folk dance on the stage. Dinning in this atmosphere is truly a pleasant experience. Whats more, the restaurant is renowned for its seafood, the best in the city They cook fish and oyster in such a superb way that its not only good to look at and even better to eat. What is more, the prices there are very reasonable. Its really worth it..
TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved. really started to grow up there. It was like a second home, and I went through so many different emotions there. it contained some of my best and worst memories. Now Im going to study abroad. I do miss it a lot, but I wouldnt want to return to that life since it was so structured and controlled.
People
Famous people
The person I would like to talk about who worked hard to achieve something is the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. He puts a lot of effort into making his films artistic and realistic. Some times he took chances and made some adventurous films. For example, in 1987, he directed Red Sorghum and took a chance with the story, which was a bit controversial, and he also used an unknown actress at the time named Gong Li. He then went on to produce a lot of award winding films. Moreover, he loves natural things in life and he expects actors and actress to be that way as well.
Normal people
In my family, my mother has influenced me greatly because she has so many good qualities. She is a kind-hearted and good-humored person who is always kind and generous to other people, even the strangers. In addition, she is a good listener. This makes her tolerant of other peoples opinions. Besides, she is diligent and responsible for her work. In fact, shes never disappointed her boss about her assignments. Further more she loves her family with the whole of her hart. It is our mother who contributes most to make our family a harmonious one full of love. Her personal values set a good example for me to follow in my own life. The way she treats people and does things makes me want to become the best person I can be. This is why I think my mother has influenced me the most in my life.
The character of a person you admire/ the person who influenced you/
Ping is a real estate agent who puts almost every extra RMB into investments like property and stocks. He never seems to lose money. He is a driven man and I like his energy and persistence. Hes not a boastful guy, in fact hes 3 TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved.
TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved. quite modest, but hes a complete workaholic and even if you sit him down for over a minute he will think of things he could be doing. He has a sharp wit, and never seems to be serious when you talk with him, but in fact hes always thinking of this and that. In addition, he is very generous and lends money to so many people, without even expecting them to pay it back. But he spends hardly a penny on himself. You might say he is a miser, but actually he just doesnt care that much for luxuries since he doesnt get any pleasure from them.
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Event
Most memorable event /in your childhood
My university graduation is the most memorable event in my life because it was such a special day full of both sorrow and happiness. We gathered together with our beloved classmates and teachers .We cried and said goodbye to our friends with whom we studied and lived together for 4 years, because we all would go to different parts of the country and even of the world to work or pursue ones future study. We also gave our sincere well-wishing to our dear friends, because on this day we would end one part of our lives and embark on the beginning of our promising future.
Important decision
I can remember an occasion when I won first prize in a singing contest. The competition was held outside the school, and we had a stage set up for each of us to sing. I really dont think I am that good of a singer and I can remember my feeing on the stage as nervous as I was going to die. Finally my teacher taught me to pretend this was my profession. I followed her advice and thought of myself as a famous person. At last, after the song was finished I remember people were giving me quite a good applause When my name was announced as the winner I felt like flying again. I consider it my best day because it was the first time I had ever won something and from that day on I really believed I could be the top at anything if I tried hard, and even my grades started to improve after that competition.
Happy event
Spending one of summer vacation in Bali for rest and relaxation is a very happy event in my life, The sunshine, the beach and the sea are very attracting, but they are not the major factor I am delighted with. I am extremely happy due to the accompany by my parents. My father is very busy with his company, he seldom has time to stay with me and my mother for such a long time. He taught me to swim , went shopping with me, and chatted a lot with my mother. I really hope I can shoulder some of my fathers heavy burden so that we can have more time together.
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What do you do in your spare time /A popular activity in your country.( sport , game, activity)
Walking my dog in the park. As we know, in modern society, were living in a very competitive world under great pressure. It is very important for us to keep physically and mentally healthy. Walking your dog can be a good way to release pressure and maintain fitness. And some people also take it as a way of entertainment. The reasons are obvious, the park has a lot of trees and is located by a vast lake, so the air there is much fresher than that in your home. In addition, walking is a kind of exercise so it can help us keep shape and reduce our pressure. Furthermore, our lovely dogs add the fun and joy to our activity and it benefit your dog as well in way of providing your love and accompany.
criticize
When I was in school, I was criticized most because of my hair. I always forgot to comb my hair. As a result, my hair always looks like a net. I didnt do this deliberately, sometimes because I was late for classes and other times I didnt look at the mirror when I do my hair. My family didnt agree with the way I treat my hair. They said it made me look lazy and careless in my attitude. People thought I didnt care about my study either. But in fact, I was the top student in my class, so to me , looks and appearance didnt mean everything.
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Object Subject
Important subjects
Although I know that I have to study a variety of subjects to become a well-rounded person, math and English are two courses on which I put special focus. The reason for my attitude comes from my career plans, I want to become a biotechnology engineer, Mathematics,of course, is basic to learn the physics , chemicals and computer operations. English is also very important because the America has a big lop ahead in biotechnology. So if I what to keep ahead with the everyday news in this field , I have to reed a lot of materials in English and go to America for my future research. By working particularly hard in these classes, I feel I am furthering my career plans, as well as getting good grades now!
Worst subject
My worst subject in school was mathematics. I didnt understand it as well as other subjects. Furthermore, it was hard for me to see the relevance of math in my life. I just never saw the point of studying so many formulas and equations that seemed do abstract. I think I could have been good in math if my teacher were to have taken more time to explain it ot me . Maybe I needed a different approach to math. In as much as I was weaker in math, I was stronger in art, literature and even biology so ether was balance in my subjects and in my marks.
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A toy
My favorite toy in my childhood and at present is a stuffed bear, because it means a lot to me. Firstly, Its a present from my parents, so it represents the love from them. It is their love that encouraged me through a lot difficult time. Secondly, It is also my fiend who tickles me and string along with me. When I am tied or sad, a simple look at its fuzzy body and cute face will lighten me immediately. At night I am used to carry it in arm while sleeping to keep myself away from loneliness. It was something that helped me through my childhood and added to my social life. It stopped me from being lonely, and allowed me to feel empathy for something, even though it wasnt rally alive.
Food&eating
Favorite food, useful food material
Egg is my favorite food, there are several reasons for my preference. Firstly, it is nutritious . Eggs can provide us with enough protein for an entire day. Secondly , cooking eggs is very convenient especially the boiling egg, all you have to do is just boil the water with the cleaned eggs in it Besides there are so many different ways to cook eggs. You can boil it, pan-fry it, stir-fry it, quick-fry it, steam it ect. Whats more, you can choose any way you like to season it. I prefer spicy food, so I add garlic, onions , and sauted mushrooms. I think Cantonese food seems to be the best .It is light, and you can taste the natural flavor of the wide variety of foods without much seasoning .Seafood cooked in Cantonese style is wonderful. But the only thing Im not happy about is the prices.
TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved. Further, eating at home is much cheaper, and I dont like to waste hard earned money. For example, preparing a fine meal at home for a group of 6 or 7 probably costs 40 dollars. But , on the other hand ,if you eat in a restaurant , it is going to cost 200 dollars. Also, when I eat at home, I dont have to worry too much tipping a waiter or watching out for my manners. Eating at home, I am more comfortable and more likely to enjoy the food.
pets
I would like to have a dog as a pet for I can a lot of things from a dog such as loyalty, content, and positive attitude. First of all, you will never feel alone if you are accompanied by a dog, because your dog will always abide your orders and will never leave you. You can walk your dog in the park so as to keep fit. you can also take your dog to your camp site bringing more fun and laugh to your trip. In addition, a dog is very cheap keep. It doesnt need any special foods, as long as you love it and give it enough food and care, it will live happily and contently being your true friend during its whole life
Useful/interesting book
I find the English dictionary a very useful book when we learn English. It is well known that the first step to acquire one language is to remember a lot of words. However, many English words have more than meanings and my confuse us . The dictionary can help you get over by offering many detailed explanations and examples. In addition, you can also learn how to apply the new words into writing and speaking by studying the examples earnestly. Furthermore, you can learn a lot of knowledge beside the word. For example, it is very likely that a good dictionary illustrate a specific animal or plant with a picture. Thus, we get more information out of the dictionary.
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Clothes
IN my closet I have clothes of many colors but my favorite color is white . White strikes me as such a easygoing color. For this reason I feel that I always look good and I feel good when I ware white. Gradually, I have added pieces to my collection of clothes but they all go together with each other and with the color white. My wardrobe is coordinated around a color that both flatters me and makes me feel good.
Music
My favorite music is pop music /I am more interested in pop music than classical music. On the one hand, it is easy to understand and close to our lives. Thats why so many people love it. Meanwhile, by listening to pop music, I can keep up with the time. On the other hand, although classical music has so much more depth and meaning, I havent got the appetite to enjoy yet. Theoretically speaking, pop music is roughly divided into two types: music which stimulates people and music which calms us. It seems that music which stimulates us gives rise to actual changes in our bodies. So if I am tired or drowsy during my work hour I will choose the stimulating music, because if we listen to it, our hearts beat faster , our blood pressure rises, and our blood flows more quickly. On the other hand, Ill listen to calming music. In this way, my heart beats more gently, my pressure drops, and I feel calm. The sooth flowing melodies help me relax.
Culture
The rudest thing a person can do in our culture is to abuse someone in public. It hurts peoples 10 TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved.
TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Copyright 2010 http://toeflsmallville.blog129.fc2.com/ All Rights Reserved. feeling and damage peoples reputation. Abusing shows selfishness and a lack of respect to others. If I am trying to catch someones attention in a meeting to discuss something or in a store for assistance, it can be very embarrassing to be ignored. It can hurt peoples feelings and make people lose self-confidence. Furthermore, it makes anyone witnessing this rude behavior uncomfortable. Overall, the rudest thing you can do is to ignore someone as it huts everyone involved.
Motto
Wealth is nothing without health. I use this proverb to remind my self about the importance of exercising.
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