Online Class Notes (Ally)

Vocabulary

stretching: 拉伸

elaborate: 展开

speak it in 50 seconds

Personally, I prefer living in a big city. This is because I think it’s more convenient, those big companies always in the center of the city. If I move in the countryside, I need to spend a lot of time on commute, I think it’s a waste of time. It only takes me like 4-5 minutes walk, I can walk or ride to my company.  After work, I can hang out with my frds, there’s a lot of amusement place or just have shopping..

1. Intro sentence:

– personally, I prefer/I think … I believe/I feel… It is definitely more (adj) to … xxx is superior to yyy…

2. R1 main sentence + detail sentence:
– Firstly, First of all …  This is because… Especially when …

3. R2 main sentence + detail sentence:
– Secondly, another reason is… Besides this …  + detail sentence

4. Conclusion sentence:
– From this perspective… based on these reasons …

Q:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to vote.

Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.

A:

I think 18 yearolds are not mature to vote. This is because I think they don’t have exp in society and maybe they just see those problems from one perspective, they will not see the whole picture and make the wrong… Also, teenagers are easily effected by others, they don’t have strong opinions. / If someone told him or her if someone’s choices were better, they would blindly follow.

I think 18 yearolds are not mature to vote. This is because I think they don’t have exp in society and their knowledge is limited. They can only see those problems from their own perspective, and not the whole picture. Also, teenagers are easily effected by others, they don’t have strong opinions. / If someone told him or her if someone’s choices were better, they would blindly follow.

Q:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Artists and musicians are important to a society.

Use details and examples to explain your answer.

A:

I do think a and m are important to society. This is because they can bring us a lot of entertainment. Because we can hang out with friends  karaoke. .. for artist we can go to the galleries. For artists, they can help me relax. After my work, I’m always exhausted I would like to hear some / classic music, help me to forget all those problems.

I do think … are important to society./ play an important role in our society./ are necessary/essential in our lives. 
First of all, I think they can bring us a lot of entertainment. In our spare time, we can go to musical concerts/concerts and galleries and exhibitions. These experiences/hobbies/past times are enriching and inspiring and are important to our emotional wellbeing.  Also, musicians and artists can help me relax after a long day at work. When I feel exhausted, I would like to listen to classical music and it can really help me forget/take my mind off all my problems/issues.

Q: Some people think that materials printed on paper, such as books and newspapers, will one day be replaced by electronic versions of those materials. Others believe that printed materials will always be popular. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.

I think those materials paper will be replaced by e vers… First of all, those ebooks are convenient , they’re portable because ebooks are just like the size of half a book. If we need to carry 3 books …

I think paper materials will be replaced by electronic versions in the future. First of all/ The first reason is, ebooks are portable and are of a small size/smaller than paper books. I can read books on bus, …. because they’re so convenient to carry. / In the old days, we needed to carry 3 heavy paperpacks, now instead, we just need one lightweight kindle. Also, the process of publication of … we can read those info on ebooks and we can get the worldwide knowledge on ebooks. That’s why paper books are gradually disappearing today.

Q: Some people believe it is important for universities to provide funding for student entertainment, such as movies or concerts on campus. Others believe that university money should only be used for academic purposes. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

A:

Personally, I think universities should provide for only be useful for… This is because for students, good GPA is the most important thing…. good score/scholarship .. Also, I think for the schools, for the high achievers, …

Personally, I think universities should only use money for academic purposes. First of all, students should focus on their study because a good GPA means personal achievement, more scholarship opportunities, and better options in the future. For school, if students can get good academic performance, they can get good student and more money.