Task1 – Which of the following do you think is the most effective way of studying?
A. Studying alone.
B. Working with others in a group.
C. Taking assignments.
Sample response:
Well, I would prefer to work with others in a group. First of all, I believe it is the fastest way to get your problem solved. When you are in a group, you can easily find someone to consult for the knowledge you are not absorbed yet, and vice versa. Although there is a possibility that all group members may face the same problem, then “two heads are better than one.” You can work together to find a solution. Secondly, people with different background knowledge can come up with various new ideas, which can help expand vision for every group member within. Through brainstorming, you can expect lots of unbelievable yet great answers.
Task2 – Some people think wearing fashionable clothes is important, while others not. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
Response tips:
Pros:
①Clothes can reflect one’s taste, and a recognized good taste can always make people, especially women happy or excited in everyday life.
②We should believe that a fashionable wearing is a social etiquette to some degree. And a fashionable appearance can make others feel respected.
Cons:
①One should not really care so much about appearance and focus on the inner part instead. And one can glitter with knowledge, capability, or morality rather than the way of dressing.
②Everyone has a very different taste upon dressing. Therefore, it is meaningless to put too much emphasis on such a subjective topic.
Task3
学校要求加强对戏剧表演专业学生的要求，要求他们到校外去看专业戏剧表演，同时学生每学期要多交35美金。对话中男生表示认同，首先只通过课本知识学习戏剧表演是不够的，看专业表演可以加强理解;其次35美金并不算多，属于合理的收费范畴。
Task4
阅读解释的是ecosystem resistance: an ability to restore to its original condition，而生态复原能力的关键在于物种的多样性。教授举例讲到ocean中coral reefs的数量如何得以恢复。如果在一片海域有多种鱼类以一种algae为生，那么当其中任何一种鱼类死亡，其他鱼类仍可以捕食algae并控制其数量，使这一海域内的coral reefs的生态环境维持原貌。但如果这一海域只有一种鱼类以algae为生，那么当这种鱼类死亡时，algae的数量就会猛增，从而影响coral reefs的生态环境，使其死亡或被取代。
Task5
女生碰到一个时间计划冲突的问题。她在宿舍等Internet installation的人来，但那人下午没来，把时间reschedule到了明天下午。但女生明天下午约了人出去看电影。男生提出两个方案，第一，让女生的室友等在宿舍，但室友第二天下午有一个test prep session要参加。第二，让女生取消和朋友的聚会，但女生非常想去看那部电影。
Task6
讲到了关于古代应用astronomy原理应用于生活的两个方面。第一种应用是农业方面, 举例古埃及人看见某颗星星就知道夏天开始了，然后开始播种;第二种是用来navigation，举例Viking人在海上航海，利用星星导航，知道离南方或北方有多远。
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