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• 1 Is it good or bad to work a year before study at university？Please include specific details in your explanation.•Note 笔记•T：work b4 university•2s：1 grow up—independence—competition—important –in the future • 2 ￥--buy，but x run out of budget•economic burdens --parents•T: personally，I think students should have work experience before attending college.•2s：one reason is that taking part-time jobs can help students grow up from children into adults, because this work experience can definitely allow them to cultivate independence among young people and help prepare them for the competitiveness of the work place, which is important for students in the future.•Furthermore, working helps build up students’pockets. With the money earned, they can buy whatever they want, and also learn how to budget their money correctly. Meanwhile, they are able to relieve the economic burdens on their parents.•C: For these reasons, I would definitely recommend that all students undertake work experience before college.2 Describe your favorite place for shop for clothes. Explain why you like go thereAs far as I’m concerned, my favorite place to shop for clothes is Vere Mode. First, I think they have really cool, good quality clothes in a funky style. Their selection always varies, and I always find something good to buy there. The clothes fit me the best as I have a big hips and a smaller waist.Second, I think it is the best place for shoes. I used to have difficulties finding shoes for my feet shape and size. And I’ve been happy with the shoes that I’ve bought from there. They are always of good quality, and it is fun to drool over the shoes that I would love to buy.Therefore, I love going shopping at Vere Mode.3 describe the steps through which you once learned a new subject and explainhow you learned it.Personally, I would like to share 3 simple steps to shortcut the process of learning a new language like English.Step one is to find someone who has experience in learning English and the get some good advice. You see, if someone has had your problem before and solved it, the it make no sense for you trying to learn from his experience.Then I will buy books on the topic, because reading the book and taking good notes will help me quickly pick up the knowledge and shorten the time it takes to learn.Finally, I need to take action on the things and practice as much as I can, because practice makes perfect. Without action nothing will ever be accomplished.4 which is better, independent learning or studying in groups?The main reason is that I’d like to think and solve problems on my own. Studying and solving problems without disturbance from others would allow me a better understanding of the materials and I feel happy whenever I get over difficulties by myself.The second reason is that, studying on my own is the best way to focus on my weaker areas, which might not be discussed within group studies. I’d make a schedule according to what I have to study, therefore, I would not waste my time on the material that I already know well enough, and I can well prepare for myexam.For these reasons, I like to study on my own.5 what kind of clothing do you usually wear and why?To be honest, I usually wear formal clothes and don’t really pay much attention to casual or funky clothes, because I believe that formal clothes can be very usedful.Firstly, formal clothes are required for work and for accasions such as meeting elders and attending meetings. So wearing formal clothes every day prepares me for every eventuality.Moreover, formal clothes are easier to wear: a pair of pants, a shirt and shoes are all you need. Formal clothes are timeless: they will never be out of fashion. These are the reasons I usually opt for formal clothes.6 Describe an activity that you enjoyed doing together with your family in your childhood.Personally, I would have to say that those picnics are a memorable experience, and there are a couple of reasons to name.First of all, I think the picnics are meaningful because they inspired my interest in cooking.before we went out for a picnic, my parents and I worked together to prepare food. Besides learning cooking skills, I realized that cooking was an enjoyable task.In addition, while eating and sharing the delicious home-made snacks, wechatted together freely in a pleasant atmosphere. I told my parents about some funny occurrences that had happened at school, and they shared some jokes and anecdotes on the books with me. I really enjoyed those days.So that’s why I consider those picnics to be unforgettab le.7 Describe the most unforgettable success in your life and your feelings about it. Please include specific details in your explanation.As far as I’m concerned, passing my university exams has been the greatest success in my life so far.The first thing I remember is that my university exams were the most difficult ones that I’ve ever taken. I had to learn in—depth knowledge about a range of subjects, all with minimal help from our tutors. That really tested my determination and discipline.Secondly, I clearly remember the feeling when I was receiving my exam results. That’s because I achieved a really high grade—exactly what I wanted. My parents were so proud of me, and I felt that my hard work has paid off.Those two reasons make my success in university exams the most unforgettable on in my life.8 describe an activity that you plan to do in the near future. Explain why, andAs far as I’m concerned, an activity that has been stuck in my mind recently is to travel to Mongolia.The main reason is that my childhood dream was to ride horses on the opengrassland, to experience life without boundaries, and to see the wide horizons of that magnificent region.Moreover, soon I will have enough time to fulfill this lifelong ambition, and it’s paramount that I seize the opportunity now. Maybe I won’t have another chance. These two reason s make me plan to travel to Mongolia, and I can’t wait!9while choosing a friend, which of the following characteristics do you care about most: honesty, loyalty or sense of humor? Explain why this characteristic is the most important to you?I think a good sense of humor has to be the most important characteristic for choosing a good friend.Although honesty and loyalty are important too, it’s important to say whether a person is honesty or loyal before you have known him or her for a long time. Therefore, when I meet people for the first time, their sense of humor is a good indication of whether we will be friends.Also, friends should be people who you can make jokes with, tell something funny and enjoy each other’s company. I think it’s more important for friends to have sense of humor.So these reasons are why I think friends should have a good sense of humor.10 Describe one of your friends and explain how you met and became friends.One of my closest friends since I left high school is called Danny. He’s a remarkable guy.Firstly, I met Danny while I was working in Singapore two years ago, and we have been good friends ever since. We were colleagues at that time, and we worked together and helped each other on many successful projects. I feel happy and comfortable when I work with him.Furthermore, I quickly learnt that he’s extremely talented. In fact, I would call him multi-talented. Not only does he work hard and achieve great success for our company, but also he is an accomplished sportsman and a capable musician. Overall, Danny’s such an easy-going and friendly guy that we became friends in no time.11 describe your feeling of having done something that you have never donePersonally, I love that feeling of experiencing new things is so satisfying. Particularly, human brain has an innate desire to learn new skills, so it must be part of our DNA. For example, I feel a sense of progression and excitement when I grasp a new skill. Trying new things makes our lives richer. It’s a very fulfilling experience.Another point to consider is that new experiences give us a great sense of awe. Doing new things like learning to play piano, makes us appreciate those people who are very skilled, like professional pianists.In one word, doing new things makes our lives colorful and satifying.12 what skill such as playing a sport, playing a musical instrument or speaking a foreign language would you like to acquire? Include details and examples in your explanation.Without doubt, one skill I’ve always wanted to learn is riding a motorbike.The primary reason is that riding a motorbike is a great mode of transport. It’s fast, inexpensive and extremely convenient in the city. Driving cars in the city is really stressful, so I would love to jump on a motorbike and skip all the traffic jams.The other reason why I want a motorbike is because of the style. Imagine riding on the open road, with the sun-setting in the west and a warm breeze coming from the ocean. It’s such a cool im age.Overall, there are many benefits of riding a motorbike, but these two are really what attracts me.。