九 风险与创新
043 Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
为什么有人被危险的体育或其他危险的活动所吸引?
人们喜欢危险运动的原因在于：
(1)现在的生活压力很大，生活枯燥，危险运动能够放松自己，给自己一些刺激
(2)危险运动能够带来巨大的金钱收益
(3)危险运动能够展示自己
050 Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
有人喜欢做自己已经做得很好的事， 有人喜欢新鲜事物而且冒险。
你喜欢哪个?
我选择做一些新的事情和冒险
(1)做新的事情和冒险对自己是一个挑战。感受这个过程能够让人变的更成熟
(2)做新的事情和冒险能够学习新的东西，丰富自己的知识
(3)做新的事情和冒险可以结识更多的朋友
051 Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有人认为生活的成功来自冒险或机遇。 有些人认为来自精密的计划。
成功来自何处?
(1)仔细的计划可以明确自己的目标
(2)仔细的计划可以避免未来可能发生的错误
(3)仔细的计划可以提高工作的效率
069 If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
如果你能学习一门你从来没有学过的课程，你挑选什么?
118 Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
有些人喜欢变化而寻找新经验。另外有些人喜欢生活保持稳定，不愿意改变习惯。比较这两种生活方式。你喜欢哪个?
选择改变，寻找新的经历
(1)有了改变，有新的经历，才能学到更多的知识
(2)有了改变，有新的经历，才能认识更多的朋友。
(3)有了改变，才会有更多的机会。如就业等等。
122 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
你是否同意人们永不满足自己所拥有的?
(1)在生活中，人们对自己的所有不满足。比如说，有了房子，还希望更大的房子
(2)在工作中，人们对自己的所有不满足。一些人总是希望得到晋升，努力的工作
(3)在科学技术中，人们不满足
132 If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
如果可能，你会发明一样什么东西?
发明一个英语学习机器
(1)英语的重要性，很多人不会英语，又没有机会学，所以失去了发展的机会。
(2)能够节省很多人的学习时间。学英语时间很长。
(3)能够让学校公司等更加集中于一个人最重要的方面中去