2:26 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is the best thing about being a part of your family? How do your experiences with your family members affect you? What is one thing that you contribute to your family that is helpful for them? ele ir) much blessed in every wey to have the most supportive, loving, understanding parents. In China, parents usually make it an unwritten rule that their kids get involved in one activity or job whether the kids: wamt to or not. But my parents eneauraged me to follaw my own dreams and supported me 200% on the way. When | was only seven, | was already super interested in music, but my family wasn't that rich. My mem enrolled me in piano lessons and eventually found an affordable piano to have at home. My parents wentto every single music event and supported me. This inspired me to follow my dreems. Their hard work contributed not only to ¢. comfortable heme, solid healthy meals on the table day in day out, clothes, ears, extracurricular expenses, etc. | thank them by leaming really hard, and evertually got excellent grades in cchool, which made my perents genuinely proud of me. And now, because of my fefy guest who comes to my place and help ‘every subject leamt a1 proficiency in piano, | can play a piece of music to welcome ev them better enjoy the stay.2:56 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a profession that you believe is underpaid. Why do you think people who do this job are not paid enough? How would you justify increasing their salaries? Camera a Answer When it comes to the underpaid profession, the first one that comes into my mind is the nurse. Itis an indisputable fact that nurses play vitel roles in teking care of patients. They are using their professional expertise to facilitate the healing process when people get sick or injured, assisting surgeons ta carry out the surgery, and sa forth. Apart from doctors, nurses help ensure people's health both physically and of them have to work night shifts to serve existing and potential patients. Without nurses, taking surgeries and hospitalization would be horrible experiences for patients. Nonetheless, nurses arent getting paid enough, especially those whose job invoh yy-duty and requires them to stay 100% hift. Nurses are assuming massive responsibility as one simple mistake could mentally. Many es heay focused throughout t trigger deadly consequences. In this sense, I reckon nurses should be paid more.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that robots will result in people losing their jobs, or do you think that they will create more jobs? Provide reasons to support your opinion. er Teat ie) -en plenty of predictions that robots are about to put everyone, from factory workers to journalists, ‘out of a job, with blue collar work most vulnerable to automation. In my opinion, robots will result in a great number of people losing their jobs. Labour-intensive industries such as manufacturing or agriculture rather than talent-based industries such as law ar journalism will see the highest robotization. And its lower-skilled people who may have moved from the former industries who are vulnerable. In other wards, the more repetitive the job, the greater the risk of its being wiped out. While it sees the robots moving out of the factories and into service industries, its still in manufscturing that they will have the most impact, particularly in China where armies of workers could be replaced by machines. Gn the other hand, jobs which Tequire more compassion, creativity or social intelligence are more likely to continue to be carried out humans for decades to come. Nevertheless, it's still a considerable number of people thet will substitute by robots.2:56 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that people should be allowed to say anything they want to say? Provide reasons to support your opinion. fer=T patie) Answer The freedom of speech and the ability of governmentto regulate it have been a controversial issue for cemturies. Personally speaking, people should be allowed to say what they want, provides they are prepared to accept any consequences for their choice of words. This is because you can‘ ask to be protected from how people react to your point of view. The reactions of others cannot be controlled. Despite the reaction of others to what you say, itis commonly argued that everyone deserves the right to speak their ming, reject, protest and refuse. Freedom of speech is a fundamemal part of art criticism, cultural criticism, and protects the right to protest and fight against what we donit want, and to argue for what we do. We need to have opposing views co-existing with one another to free our minds and challenge us. We shoulantt allow ourselves to let political correctness’ make us afraid of sharing views that can contribute to critiquing eur culture, Freedom of speech is the gatew. ing able to question consensus, and to challenge what is being presented as truth, | think it's everyone's right to share their investigations and critiques, to challenge the cultural consensus.2:55 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you were scared to try something new but did anyway. How did you get the courage to try it? What did you learn t i I ? rom this experience that will help you in life Camera Answer Thad never tried skiing before because I was too scared to do so, but | did it anyway last winter. My best friend, William, asked me if | would like to go skiing with him and a group of his friends. | didn't give him my response straightaway. Instead, | had a thorough thought aver that plan for @ cauple of days because | had never skied before, and | harcly knew any of the other people in the group. Finally, | made my mind — | decided to join them and leave all the concems behind. | suppose the biggest driver was my will to-try playing extreme sports. if, for any reason, | had chosen otherwise, | suppose that | would regret so much Because | experienced the grest fun of skiing and viewed the amazingly gorgeous scenery of the snow mountain. Besides, | wouldn't have met so many smazing people who have taken good care taught me how to ski. Apart from the skiing skill, also learnt that I should step out of my comfort zone and try things that | haven't experienced before as | only live once. me and2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a person in your life who inspires you What is your favorite memory with this person? What can you learn from his or her life that you can apply to your own? Camera Answer The person who inspires me a lot is my grandfather. To me, he is @ hero, an ideal father, = benevolent person and @ man of his honour. He is around 75 years old now. We live in @ joint family and he is still the head of cour family. Though he cant manage every aspect of our family due to his age, yet he is still the decision maker for our family, and each single decision he has ever made involves a great level of kindness towards every other person. | remember him from my early childhood when he used to play chess with me. He taught me many things including the value of kindness. He told me some of his great adventures in his life through stories and those stories are still inspiring for me. He has a great number of virtues that | can leam from him. He is person of his word, He would not talk much but when he does it carries unparallel weights. He is a benevolent person as | have seen him helping many people in our locality. | like him so much that | want to become a person like him.#105 Speaking Free Response 2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is the name of the book that has influenced you the most, and what is it about? Explain haw the book has influenced you (eFTeat ar.) Answer When it comes to the book that has influenced me the most, the first one that jumps into my mind is the Herry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. Despite his strong magic, Harry Potter is @ true hero as he is willing to stand up for people who are in need. This quality is what | have always been aiming at. Harry has always been on the side of protesting vulnerable group and justice. For example, if someone is bullied, then he will correct what is wrong by using the magic to appropriately punish the protagonist. Itis Harry's bravery of protecting disadvantaged people and doing justice that inspires me. Although it is impossible for me to have magic, mbition will never change. And in order to stand up for people who I love, | will continue to pursue strength and whatever it tekes to live @ secure and happy life2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is something that you think is very important, but money cannot buy it? Explain the reasons for your choice er Teat ie) Answer To be happy we need to have enough money to cover our basic needs. Worrying about having enough money to put food on the table, or being able to pay medical bills in case a family member falls ill, is highly stressful, and can negatively affect happiness levels. But the bottom line is that money car't buy it all. In fact, there are many things which are vital to our happiness and well-being that simply can't be bought Money can buy lust, attraction, power and so forth, but it can’t buy love. This is because love is something intimate; something heartfelt; something mysterious. Money is none of these things. Money is simply method of exchange — no more and no less. It's used to pay for a product ora service; its convenience, comfort, and luxury. One funny thing about love is that having too much money may even pose a difficulty in getting true love. For example, Everyone wants to associate with = wealthy person, due to this, it would be complicated to find true love since you may not be able to differentiate between the people who love you for who you are and these who love for what you have. Also, having money may help you in making good memories with your loved ones, but in the absenee of love, all the money in the world cannot build a stable relationship. Thus, money cant buy love.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is a song with lyrics that you find meaningful, and what is an important line from the song? Explain your reasons for your choice er Teat ie) Answer Man in the Mirror is & song with lyrics that | find deeply meaningful. It is @ song by one of the greatest artists in human history - Michael Jackson. Although sadly, he died at an early age, he has left us-a large number cof works mang which many are considered classic. The philosophy Michael shares in this song is very inspiring. This song creates a realization of our reality today. We cant keep complaining, or painfully watching people suffer. We must be unselfish and assist those who require assistance. An important line from the song is “If you want to meke the world e better place, take a look at yourself, and then makes change. We slways talk about our society and all the bad things that happen thst have no ressoning. and that someon uld be right in the mirror. There is 8 quote that perfectly represents this song, “Our world suffers a lot, not because of the bad people and, the violence. But, because of the good people that are silent. In the song, he urges us to stop being selfish and extend our kindness to others, especial who are in desperate need. That consider this song to be one of the most meaningful songs created | ever forget, and may his legacy be passed down to by the one and only Michael Jackson that no on future generations to come.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What do you think is the most important quality Tor a student to have? How do you work to improve this quality in yourself? How can having this quality help all people learn better? as Answer ‘As far as | am concemed, the most important quality for a student to have is an inquiring mind. itis an indisputable fact that the majority of students nowadays have stopped thinking while learning. They are increasingly inclined to learn by rote, which is definitely not the most effective approach of leaming. Students should be constantly encouraged to think creatively and critically. In doing so, they can understand the knowledge to a greater depth, and in tum apply what they have learnt fromthe textbooks to the real world. In order to develop an inquiring mind, | take the initiative to read around the subjects outside of the classroom, research mare about a theory | touched an in class, talk about the concepts in my personal statement. Itnot only demonstrates @ curious mind, but also & positive attitude to study, an interest in my course and an ability to-think and work independently2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe a difficult skill you have mastered. Explain how you overcame problems in order to master the skill er Teat ie) a Answer Time management is the key to success in the workplace as well as in one’s personal lives. Without proper time management, people cannot meet their personal daily goals or finish their work on time, resulting ina life filled with stress. In order to master the skill of time management, | have overcome a number of problems. First of all, itis of critical importance to understand why it's important for me to manage my time well: effective time management helps me to get things done on time, to be productive and not waste my own and other people’s time. This being said, setting goals is a practical way to implement successful time management. Procrastination is one thing that a large proportion of the population has nowadays. Luckily, there is a broad spectrum of w ‘ome procrastination. Living in a digital v Ican download apps, edjust sleep time, create lists, and whatever else works for me. ys to help one ov d means that2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What are the most important qualities to look for in a friend? Explain why these qualities are more important than others. er Teat ie) Answer Research has shown that the better the quality of your relationships, the more likely you are to be happy. So, being ¢ great friend to someone and having friends support your back is good for your wellbeing. Trustworthiness is often the "make or break’ element in any interpersonal relationship. Any breach, regardless of perceived magnitude, can devastate a relationship. Trustworthiness is comprised of several components, including honesty, dependability, and loyalty, and while each is important to successful relationships, honesty and dependebility have been identified as the most vital in the realm of friendships. Honesty requires that we speak openly from the heart and incorporate objectivity into our words. Being dependable means that friends can count on you to be there when you say you will, to do what you say you will, and to be willing to stand up for friends, especially when they canit stand up for themselves. If you are as likely to let friends down as come through for them, the relationship often becomes superficial, less engaging, and even resentment-provoking, if it doesnt end akegether. Loyalty is valued early on in all of our relationships, from the time we make our first friendships. We need friends whe won't spill our secrets 10 others, gossip about us, or allow others to criticize us.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you made a difficult choice that someone disagreed with. How did you decide what to do? How did your decision impact your relationship with the person? Camera Answer Decisions | have to make within @ team are difficult, only because these decisions take more time and require deliberate communication between team members. The last time | made ¢ difficult choice was in last year. | was working on a team project at university, and my teammate and I had to make same choices about how to successfully launch a new product into the market with limited budget. | would like to maximize the quslity of our product while compromising on the marketing because | believed customers would ultimately come to buy your product if it was genuinely good. On the contrary, he insisted to put great efforts into marketing, saying that’s how 3 nev product was supposed to be launched into an existing market and then gradually gain market share. After a long debate, | compromised, and we arrived at the seme decision that the majority of the limited budget should be put into the marketing of our new product. During the heated negotiation, we were able to see each other's unique understanding of the project. At the end of the day, the project reinforced our relatianship, and we became good study partners aver the rest of the course2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is important to you today that wasn't important to you 5 years ago? Explain why it's important to you now. fer=T patie) Answer Having a job or a career is now of crucial importance to me. But it wasnit important to me 5 years ago because | was still a full-time student then. First of all, | get paid for work. if| can eam money, lean Duy things | need, pay my bills, have a place to live, and basically do things | want to do. Without money, | cant do much. Besides, having a job or career makes me feel good. Knowing that | can do something well and earn money for my skills is @ greet feeling. And when | work, | develop new skills, learn new things, and create a record of employment. Last but not least, having a job or a career comes with self-respect, dignity and self-worth. | am being responsible and making sure that | ean take care of myself. | am creating a solid foundation that | can build on to have a success!2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a goal that you want to achieve in the next year. What are you doing to achieve this goal? How will accomplishing this goal make you a better person? Camera Answer ‘At the end of every yeer, | would like to set 2 goal for myself that I can achieve in the future For the coming year, one goal ! want to achieve is 10 find @ decent job so that| can be financially independent from my parents. Next year would be my last year at university, so finding a job is necessary. To achieve this goal, first of all, |need to accurnulate my practical experience in the professional fields through internships. Moreover, itis ideal for me to check which skills are looked after by current employers, therefore, I can fe those skills directly to be successful in employment. Finding a job is regarded as the first step that ve stepped imo society from the ivory tower. If can support my life with my own job, ! would demonstrate to my parents thet | can live on my own and they would stop worrying about me2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you needed to argue your point of view. How did the other person respond to your opinion? What did that experience teach you about sharing your thoughts with others? eer) Answer Speaking of the last time when | needed to argue my point of view, which is my last group assignment where Ipropose my ideas and discuss those with teammates. After conducting a detsiled research, | shared my opinions on how we should conduct this assignment. Some teammates agree with me while some have raised their concerns, One student has given his proposel which is totally different from mine. But we have discussed thoroughly with the advantages and disadvamages of each one’s plan. | listened to their thoughts carefully without simply denying them. Finally, we reach an agreement that can combine the advantages of both plans. The high marks we have been awarded contribute to the great teamwork we had. | have leamt from this experience that if others disagree with you, it doesnt necessarily mean that they re wrong. Listening to other's idea can also help us to learn from others and improve oursel2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you believe that there are times when it is right to lie, or do you think all lying is wrong? Explain your reasoning er Teat ie) a Answer From my perspective, not all lying is wrong because there are also white lies which are from good considerations. The most reasonable point for my argument is that sometimes when people are lying, they are trying to minimize the effects caused by the cruel truth. Forinstance, before the entrance exam of the university, some parents may choose not to tell their children that they are going ta divorce. From the parents’ perspective, the most important task for their children is to pass the entrance exam, so they decide to tell this lie just to minimize the negative effects caused by the cruel truth. Moreover, in daily life, some lies are insignificant and dla not harm anyone's interest, such as itis a tasty cheesecake’ when the cheesecake is just plain. Itis not easy to define which statement is absolutely right or absolutely wrong in actual world 50 we cannot judge decisively whether it is-a lie2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What do you think is the most important thing humans can do for the environment? Explain your reasoning fer=T patie) Answer From my perspective, the most important thing humans can do for the environment is to reduce the carbon footprint from individual aspects. The increasing carbon dioxide has caused a series of problems, like rising temperature and poisonous smog, which have caused severe problems in our daily life. Actually, there are lots of behaviors we can change to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. To be more specific, we can reduce the usage of unrecycled plastic in our daily life, such as plastic bags and plastic cookware. Moreover, rather than driving private cars, choosing public transportations can reduce the emission of exhaust fumes, in turn, we will have clean air to breath. Through our efforts, the carbon footprim caused by buming w reduced significantly, which can contribute to a better environment. Efforts can also be made by how much we eat. Eating a vegetarian or are also likely to be better for the environment than a diet includes a lot of meat.2:59 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What do you think your life will be like in trrenty years? How do you think it will have improved? What do you think will be your biggest challenges? fer=T patie) Answer When it. comes to my life in twenty years later, | would already be in my forties where I may live with my families and one lovely puppy. Ideally, my goal that to build up my own business would come true. | hope at that time, | will have sufficient money and time to support my family no matter in living costs or children's education. Also, it would be greet that I can live in the same city with my parents so that | can spend more time with them. Compared to my current life, | would be more capable of taking care of others in twenty years. Now, | am still supported financially and mentally by my parerts. If | have children in the future, itis, supposed that | can set a good example forthem. On the other hand, bringing them up can also be one of my biggest challenges in twenty years2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you believe that people can actually make a difference when it comes to climate change? Prowide reasons to support your opinion. fer=T patie) Answer From my perspective, people can definitely make a difference in terms of climate change. The first and most important reason for my argument is that individual activities can contribute to a significant change in the environment, which has already happened. For instance, after the public transportation and electric vehicles being encouraged by the government, the smog phenomena in large cities have been eased without doubts Under the strong enforcement of appropriate legislation, the usage of plastic bags has been reduced to a large extent. Moreover, there are more and mare people developing the awareness that it is our responsibility to protect the environment while taking resource from it. Therefore, an increasing number of volunteers participated in the activities to plant trees, pick up rubbish and recycle clothes. Also, the non: profit organizations have grown to perform their duties. Looking in the long run, we will obviously save the environment we are living in by ourselves.#91 Speaking Free Response 2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe your typical weekend. What activities do you enjoy the most and why? What do you do on weekends that helps you to prepare for school on Monday? (eFTeat ar.) Answer ‘The weekend is normally a period for me to relax and get ready for school on Monday. Typic: ill start my Saturday with a brunch, where | can enjoy a cup of coffee with soft pancakes. After that, | would like to ge far a walk along the beach with my close friends or families. Breathing the fresh air and relieving my eyes, | can definitely get rid of the hustle and bustle in weekdays. Also, the conversation with friends of families are always encouraging and inspiring, which | share my study and life with them. If that is a rainy day, 2 film time st home with snacks is also great option. feast is s highlight for weekends but sometimes I may get frustrated by the long line out of the restaurant. At weekends, | have more spare time to spend on my interests, such as playing guitar and skateboards. The relaxing time is necessary for me to take a rest so that | can start a new week with energy.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that most people are trustworthy, or do you think that most people are untrustworthy? Explain your reasoning, er Teat ie) a Answer From my point of view, | reckon that most people are untrustworthy. The first reason for my argumentis that itis reasonable to believe thet everyone is living in their ovn interests. Therefore, if there are conflicts of interests, they are more likely to fight for their ovm interests. Moreover, in current society, competition is so fierce that people may need to sacrifice other's interest to survive no matter in study, work, or life. Fer instance, if two employees are the candidates for one team leader position, that other two cannot trust each other on work. What's more, the relationship among people become gradually distant in modem society, people lack empathy and dont care about others too much. They tend to not make commitments or fail to fulfil the commitment. In conclusion, with all the reasons mentioned about, | con: untrustworthy. « most people as,2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below When you meet a person, what is the first thing you notice about him or her? Why does that one thing stand out to you? er Teat ie) Answer From my point of view, the first thing | wil notice sbout a person is his or her dressing. From the cloth th are wearing, | can speculate their age, job and maybe personality. To be more specific, if aman is wearing suits, itis reasonable to believe that he may be working in a company as a manager. On the ather hand, a man wearing fashion brands is more likely to work en clothing or fashion industry. According to my experience, a woman who wears light colour is commonly more easy-going than who wears a dark colour Moreover, in some specific occasions, the appropriate dressing can also reflect whether the person value this meeting. For instance, attending a business meeting with formal elething can show your professionality and respects ta counterparts. A person who can wear cloth suitable for different occasion tends to have high EQ and pay greet attention to details. In conclusion, the two aspects mentioned above are the reasons why I consider clothing as the most important factor for the first impression2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is something that is completely free but gives you as much joy as expensive things? Explain the reasons for your choice. fer=T patie) Answer ‘The happiness one stuff brings to me cannot be measured by its price. Actually, there sre many things that can make us happy but don't cost 100 much. From my point of v brary is completely free but gives me more happiness than expensive things, During my university period, | borrowed plenty of books from the university library in various fields ranging from arts, history to philosophy. The knowledge | leamed from these books is priceless and cannot be bought by money, And | have developed the good habit of reading, which benefits me for my further study. Moreover, the easy atmosphere in the library enabled me to take a rest and think about my study, life, and future. Even I was there alone for most of the time, | never felt lonely. The expensive things may give me @ moment of pride, but the library gives me the treasure of lifetime.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is your favorite genre of film, television, or literature? What do you like most about the genre? What is your favorite story in this genre, and what makes this story interesting? as Answer Among all the genres of film or literature, historical drama is definitely my favorite. Some historical dramas focus more on how'to recreate the original scenes of a certain period, while other dramas tend to combine some fictional factors with history. For example, it may talk about a college student, who likes researching history, and occasionally travels back to ancient times and has a magical experience. My collection of historical dramas is ranging from stories in ancient Chinese dynasties to European kingdoms. The Kangxi Dynasty is a historical television drama that | keep watching for more than three times. It depicts the lifetime of a legendary emperar on how he was dedicated 10 developing a country from military, agriculture and business aspects. The fantasy c stume and grand setting specifically designed make me more involved into that drama. While learning history, | can also feel the relations and feelings among characters, such as the pressure in royal famnily and trust between the emperor and generals.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is a life lesson that you had to learn by making a mistake, and how did it make you a better person? fer=T patie) Answer This topie reminds me of 3 mistake | mace curing my university. In my freshman yeer, | was attracted by the new life in university so that | participated in several exttra-currieulum activities. However, I spent only 3 time on studying my major courses. Even for the final period, | didn't take the exams seriously, unsurprisingly, | failed one exam. Since it was a fundamental exam, | must pass it to enrol advanced courses. Therefore, my graduation was delayed for one more semester and there is a fail remark in my transcript, This mistake always warns me to treat study and life seriously at any time. In the following studies, | tried my best to balance between study and interests. Moreover, | gradually develop good habits on how to manage time wisely and utilize time efficiently, although thet mistake cannot be corrected, the lesson I learnt from it will benefit me for the rest of my life.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What do you think are two of the most important factors in becoming successful? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer There are many factors that. can contribute to s person's success. From my point of view, education ana positive attitude are two of the most important factors for suocess. in terms of education, the highest paid people are those who know more cutting-edge knowledge than the average. Therefore, they are valued more by the employers and ultimately earn more money. Especially in today's society, it is clear that education becomes increasingly important. it enables you to acquire the essential knovrledge and skills, When it eames to the other necessary factor, positive attitude can help us get through the tough time quick! transform the risks imo opportunities. Everyone will meet difficuhies when they are pursuing goals. to think positively so that we dont give up easily. Moreover, people are more willing to work with you if you are confident and optimistic. In conclusion, | consider the education and positive attitude as the most important factors tow js SUCCESS.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think people are more motivated by a desire to succeed or by fear of failure? Explain your reasoning fer=T patie) Answer From my perspective, people are more motivated by the fear of failure rather than the desire to succeed. The first reason for my argument is that people only need to meet the minimum standard if their goal is not failing, therefore, they need fewer efforts and it is easier to start. Butt requires more efforts to sucoeed, which is more likely to frighten people to give up. Specifically, most students study to pass the exam but only small @ proportion of them are willing to spend more time to get @ high distinction. Moreover, when facing the possibility of failure, peaple start to worry about the significant loss after failure. By contrast, the results of not successful are not serious compared to that of failure. In conclusion, it is reasonable to believe that people tend to be motived by the fear of fsilure due to fewer efforts needed, and serious results failure caused.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is something that you think our dreams might be able to tell us about ourselves? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer Sometimes what we experience in dreams is 50 I that we can even remember when we wake up nd it, reflects what burdens us in daily life. To be mo fic, if the deadline of an exam is approaching, we tend to dream of getting up late so that missing the exam or leaving the materials at home. This is because we keep worrying about the exam, and even when we sleep, we still make our nerves tense. And family member who has passed away always sppeer in our dreams, which is an expression that we still miss them and cherish the memory. In other cases, the dream may be in contrast toreality. For instance, in real life, we m: not have the courage 10 try the skydiving, but we may ying the air and excitement of skydiving in dreams. This can tell us that, in our deep inner world, we are really eagerto do these activities d ourselves are enjo:2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a person who you think is very kind toward others. What do they say or do that models kindness? What have you leamed from him or her? Camera Answer ‘The person whois very kind toward others is my grandfather, To me, he is a hero, an ideal father, 2 benevolent person and @ man of his honour. He is around 75 years old now. We live in a joint family and he is still the head of our family. Though he can't manage every aspect of our family due to his age, yet he is still the decision-maker for our family, and every single decision he has ever made involves a great level of kindness towards every other person. I remember him from my early childhood when he used ta play chess with me. He taught me many things including the value of kindness. He told me some of his great adventures in his life through stories and those stories are still inspiring for me. He is a person of his word. He would not talk much but when he does it carries unparellel weights. He is s benevolent person as | have seen him helping many people in our locality. We never take his kindness for granted, instead, we very much appreciate all the things he has done for us. | revere my grendfather for his acute observation and greet decisions. | ike him so much that | want to become a person like him.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last group project you completed in school. How did the group members work together to complete the tasks? What did you learn about yourself while working together with others? Camera Answer The last group project | completed in school was a project report for the subject called Construction. The entire class was divided into groups of six by our subject coordinator, ensuring that each group had a mix of students from different backgrounds in an attempt to best simulate the reablife workplaces. | am fram China, and was assigned to a group with two Indians, one American and two Australians. In order to work together smoothly, the very first thing we did was to introduce yourself to the rest of the team, including your strengths, wesknesses and your favourite part of the group assignment to do. After knowing each one's personalities, roughly, of course, we elected s team leader ta coordinate our tesmwork. Then we divided the report i created a Facebook group to communicate instantly with each other. Probably because the way we cooperated and peer pressure, we each finished our own parts within the given time and to the required quality. From the group project, | learnt that | am more of a follower rather than the team leader, and | have excellent attention to detail which enables me to complete every single task with 10 se | sub-sections, delegated tia members to each task, and set up timeframe. We also2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that prison is the best consequence for criminals, or do you believe there's a better way? Provide reasons to support your opinion Camera Answer Imprisonment is an increasingly common method of punishment in modern society, it is designed to punish the offender by depriving them of their liberty. In reality, however, imprisonment is under constant debate and has many critics, leading us to question its effectiveness, Prison usually involves indignity, physical discomfort, psychologieal pain and general unhappiness, as well as impairing future praspects ef employment and social integration upon release. However, as far as | am concemed, impriscnment may not be the best punishment in many cases. Some offenders who are not direct danger to the general public should not be put into prison. For instance, some career criminals resort to crime because they were seeking more profitable opportunity then honest work provides. And even taking them out of society for a short 1 year without @ work-history and a criminal record on top of it, makes it more difficult for them to-get an honest job than it was before they had a record in the first place. In these cases, imprisonment is not encouraging thern ta correct their wrong. And | believe there is a better way to punish these criminals. Nevertheless, there are many other types of criminals who definitely deserve imprisonment2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the best party you ever attended. Who was with you at the party and what did you do there? What is your favorite memory from this arty? = ears) Answer Ihave attended many parties on different occasions but the most memorable one was 6 party that | held to mark my elder sisters twenty-fifth birthday. It was a surprise party that I planned with the help of my mother It was on the twenty-fifth of September last year, and had started to plan it a week ahead. After my sister left for work in the morning, | started decorating our house end installing the setup. My mother started baking the birthday cake and cooking. | had also contacted all my sister's close friends and our relatives befarehand and asked them te come-to our place before 6, which was the time my sister finished work. The celebration commenced at the very moment my sister stepped inte the house while we surprised her by pulling the crackers. She was Iierally frightened but was soon overwhelmed by happiness. We then socialized and enjoyed an increcible dinner. | m sure everyone had an amazing time at the party2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What unusual animal do you think could make a great pet? Provide reasons for why you chose that animal fer=T patie) Answer Keeping ¢ unique pet will surely give its owner en exceptional experience, but there certainly will be various associated concems which the owner hi al with. Also, the owner will need to assume 4 huge tesponsibility. | am going to briefly introduce you to keeping a hedgehog as a pet. Despite their spines, hedgehogs are incredibly friendly, and they can become extremely affectionate with owners. Hedgehogs are rather cute, and they make perfect pets since they are calm and need low maimenance. But beer thatin mind: they require lots of attention, especially when they are small. As long as you are gentle and shew no harm to hedgehogs, they will nat use their spines against you. Before you buy a hedgehog, make sure you check the legislation in your srea. Hedgehogs are nocturnal, so if you are not & night owl, itis better to choose another unusual pet2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is the biggest benefit to having constant access to the internet? What do you usually do online? What is one thing you think should change about how people use the internet? as Answer As far as | am concerned, the biggest benefit of having constant access to the internet is that it largely facilnates people's study. 20 years ago, whenever | wanted to learn about something, ! had to esk someone or to visit the local library. Things are so different now, and even though having access to the internet is just a part of daily life, it still is amazing. I can leam pretty much anything online. There are experts and experienced people sharing knowledge freely online. itis easy for people to get caught up in the busyness af life. We often take things for gramted and fail 1o notice and appreciate the abundance and there is always something to be thankful for in our lives. Therefore, we need to appreciate the tings around us, and my way to show thankfulness is to say "thank you" to those who share good stuff online.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is your favorite school subject? Why do you enjoy studying this subject? Hi H learning this subject help you in lite? fer=T patie) Answer My favorite school subject is physics, sna there are 6 number of reasons. Firstly, physies teaches people how to think. Humans are naturally inclined to take the easy road and just make assumptions based on emotions and beliefs, rather than making decisions based on the facts presented. In fact, it takes a lot of practice to train our brains to think critically. Secondly, physics explains. There is a broad spectrum of physics theories of relativity tured out to fundamemally change the way we look st space and time. These theories answered se many questions. Physically woven into the fabric of space and time, physics surraunds us everyday, giving us ample space to stop and consider what itis we are really experiencing. So many aspects of our daily lives revolve around the laws of physics. Besides, physies is 2 wonderful tool for math. Intakes all these numbers and symbols end puts them into real world use.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the most important thing you do to stay healthy. Who taught you this behavior, and how have they modeled it for you? Why do you think itis important? as Answer Organized, well-structured youth sports and on-going physical activities cen provide many benefits for people. The most important thing I do to stay healthy is to exercise on @ regular basis. My father taught me this behaviour and helped tailor an exercise plan for me to stick with. Basically, | have to be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. I break this up into three 10-minute sessions when pressed for time. Healthy movement may include walking, jogging, stretching or other activities | enjoy and feel like to perform in different cases. Exercise is important because it can help me reach my fitness goals and maintain a healthy weight. However, it also encourages healthy decision-making such as not smoking and nat drinking Sports also have hidden health benefits such as lowering the chance of s number of diseases.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a film that had a big impact on you. What about the film was so memorable? What did you learn from the story? fer=T patie) Answer We tend to look for ourselves in our favourite superheroes. They inspire us to take action, to do justice, to stand for what's right. As @ woman, | appreciate seeing a female on the front of a Marvel movie poster for a change. Captain Marvel is everything thet | admire: determined, strong, just, and willing to be vulnerable, She doesnt let others tell her who she is or what she can do, but discovers those things for herself. Though another character tells her, "Your emotions make you weak" she soon learns atherwise—that women arent lesser beings and were not created by God to be menis servants or eye candy. We are all one in Christ. The friendship between Captain Marvel and Nick Fury is particularly wonderful, while viewers.can also enjoy the usual explosions and fights familiar to the MCU. This is e fun superhero origin story that carries with ita weighty message of biblical truth if we are willing to look. Superheroes who demonstrate mercy, rescue the innocent, and call out injustice are mirroring attitudes that Christ displayed. Captain Marvel is the best of these.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you did something fun outdoors. Who was with you, and what did they think of the experience? What are some benefits of spending time outside? as Answer Last yeer, my friends and | went to the snow mountsin for skiing. Frankly spesking, | had never skied before then, but | signed up for that without hesitation because | had always wanted to give it a try. There were 13, of us. When we finally set our foot on the snow mountain, we were amazed by the gorgeousness the nature presented to us. Before attending the skiing class, | was worried that if | could learn a new skill simply ina couple of hours. To everyone's surprise, despite the fact thar it was literally my first attempt of skiing, | picked it up rather quickly, probably because | had learnt roller skating when I was about 10. After finishing the class, | was free to go on my own. | was then taught by my friends how to tum while keeping going, and again, [leernt quickly. after thet, my friends snd! went around and eround on the harder track, and we all had great fun. if, for any reason, | had chosen otherwise, | suppose thet | would regret so much once Willism came back from the snow mountsin and showed me all the pictures and video clips he had shot when skiing. This is because | have actually experienced the great fun of skiing and viewed the amazingly gorgeous scenery of the snow mountain. Besides, | wouldn't have met so many amazing people whe have taken good care of me and taught me how to ski.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Everyone makes mistakes, but why do you think that many people are so afraid of making them? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer There are real and imagined ressons why people are afraid of making mistekes. The latter is shout eatastrophising about a future that hasnit happened yet. We ere generally social animals, and are affected by where we find ourselves in the pecking order. Low self-esteem, and trauma can make people afraid of being judged, criticised, or even punished. No one is born with low self-esteem, it's handed to them by someone, mostly when they are too young to choose otherwise, The person who is critical of others has made mistakes 100, but you'll tend to find they are hardly likely 10 draw attention 10 that fact. Mast mistakes are inconvenier, and sometimes embarrassing, but we all make them. I's how we leam, and it is important to personal development to be allowed to make occasional mistakes. Some people have an issue with jonism which others may say it 4 rejection of other things, or a need for more control. This does not 1 all perfectionists try to control others. Maybe itis just themselves. Feeling safe in certainty is their tefuge, but as we all know life is rarely certain. We all just have to hope for the best, while putting in some effort2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Ifyou could add one hour to your days from now on, what would you da with it? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer When was the last time you looked up in the mirror and just looked st yourself? That messy hair, that dry-dull face, that fat bulging up its way around your belly-band. But when was the time you actually did something for it? We are into a fast-pace age, where everything needs to be done right now. Working people hardly find any time for themselves. Schedule is so tight, that you miss @ minute and you will be late everywhere after that, and finally at the end of the day, when you are laying dewn on your bed you will complain "I didnt had time today", age-old excuse that fits in everywhere everytime. If| had an extra hour a day, | would take care of myself. Daily in these 24 hours, | take care of work, my family, friends, issues, roommates, but this extra hour, | would just spend for myself, as they say "ME+time’. Many times, [look in front of mirror and remember that | ciled my hair few months back, that these nail polish which is in tits-bits need to be removed, that [just haven't taken enough care of my skin. If [had that extra time, it would be me, tsking care of me, as "Looks do matter’ and when I say looks | am not talking about pink-fair skin, hazel eyes and pink lips. I am talking about the way you present yourself to others, and that does count2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What does the word home mean to you, beyond simply the building you live in? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer Home means an enjoyable, happy place where you can live, laugh and leam. It’s somewhere where you are loved, respected, and cared for. When you look at it from the outside, home is just @ house, ¢ building, maybe a yard. But on the inside, it's = lot more than wood and bricks. The saying ‘Home is where the heart is" says it all, Home is also where your memories lie. Home is where | got my head stuck under the couch, Home is where I fell in the goldfish pond. I remember sleeping in the playhouse, falling down the stairs and climbing up the apple tree. Without memories, most people wouldnt be the people that they are today. Just ike memories, home is also where your hopes and dreams are. Dreaming about when you grow up. Being a spaceman or @ firefighter. Sinking beneath the sea as ¢ scuba diver. | couldnt imagine living without dreams. My home grounds them, and without ¢ home, | wouldnt have any2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you disagreed with your best friend. How did you solve the disagreement, and how did it impact your friendship? as Answer Last week | had 4 big disagreement with one of my closest friends about a trip we were planning to go to. It was just after the final term exam in our university when one of our friends proposed to plan for a trip. The disagreement occurred with Jonathon when he proposed to visit Mexico while | preferred travelling to England. Jonathon might have reasons to visit Mexico, but | preferred to visit a place where | could enjoy the tranquillity and rich heritage. | argued that the majority of other friends have agreed to visit England, and the plan's sudden change would deter many of them from joining us. After an hour's argument and discussion, we finally agreed that we should both make 2 compromise and decided to go te Australia instead. Since then, we became closer than before. What | learned from this experience is that we should respect our friends ideas; even if you do not agree with them, we can always find e solution that satisfies both parties.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the most beautiful place you have ever seen. What were you doing there, and who was with you? How did you feel when you saw this place? fer=T patie) Answer ‘The most beautiful place that | have ever visitedis the Monterey Bay in California. | wert there with my friends for our graduation trip. There are several little towns/communities there: Monterey, Carmel-by Se8, Pacific Grove, and 17-mile Drive. They all are incredible. In the harbor of Monterey, you can see see otters and seals, There is also a very nice and interesting aquarium there, During the surnmer, the beach in Pacific Grove is covered with flowers. Carmel-by-the-Sea is an artist community with many art galleries. The beaches in Carmel are gorgeous. And there are many, many, many CYPRESS TREES. In case that wasn't enough, an the 17-mile Drive, there are lots of millionaires (in faet they all are) and even some celebrities. | will conclude by saying that the Monterey is such @ wonderful place, and | hope I can go there again in the near future.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Ifyou have children, what is one thing you would da differently from your parents? Why would you do this? How would this choice impact your children? as Answer If [have my own kids, one thing that | would do differently from my parents is that I will give them more freedom to play. In the past, parents used to neglect the benefits of free-play, they attached to much importance to learning academic knowledge, especially our parents’ how to entertain themselves and helps them lear to think independent skills. It provides opportunities for childrento discover what interests them and what they are good at. Free- play teaches kids to play with others. It helps them learn to regulate their emotions and be aware of other people's feelings. Letting children play amongst themselves allaws children to-develop conflict resolution skills ang learn to take turns. Free-play also helps children learn how to be leaders and work as part of 5 team. | will conclude by saying that free-play is essential in children’s overall development. nerations, Free-play teaches children y and develop decision-making2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think it's true that “A picture is worth a thousand words"? Provide reasons to support your opinion er Teat ie) a Answer “A picture is worth @ thousand words" is an English language adage meaning that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than @ mere verbal description. | totally agree with this sentence. As humans, we ate largely responsive to visual pictures, whether we like to admit it ar not. Pictures have the ability to make us feel happy, excited, disgusted, and curious, among other things. We can remember a famous brand just by looking at their image and can even reminisce sbout 10, 20, 30 years into the past to a moment in our lives, where we were affected emotionally by 3 specific event simply by looking at an old picture. Images can also warn us or give us clues about what's to come. Along with powerfully emotional headlines, pictures that capture stunning moments in time stand prominently in our view peaking our curiosity and changing our mood instant!2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last thing you learned that made you wiser. Who taught you this, and how did you thank them for it? How will you use this knowledge to help you in the future? fer=T patie) Answer The last thing | have leamed is that listening to others is one of the best social skills. Some people told me multiple times that they know howto listen. This wes a bit confusing for me because Ie never understood how you could not listen to others. 've noticed that we are too selfish nowaday: ourselves to listen to others. | have learned it from one of my friends, who is always the most popular one in any group. He told me that we are just not interested in others. However, being a bit curious, and listening deeply to others makes you a great friend, gitl/boyfriend, and even a better human. This is really beneficial for building good relationships with others, and to show my gratefulness, | invited him to a big dinner. Inthe future, I will focus on what others talk and figure out what their true meanings are and we are too focused on2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name one food that you can make. What's the hardest part of making that food? How did you learn to make it? fer=T patie) Answer I can make delicious macarons at home. Colorful, adorable, and bite-sized, their soft meringue exterior crumbles almost too easily into their smooth, creamy filling once they're safely in your mouth. Unfortunately, making them is hardly as simple. The trickiest part is getting the meringue shell right. Each individual shell should be frail, crisp, and smooth, so the baking process can be quite long and drawn out. To make them soft and shiny, you'll need a steady hand when piping cut the mixture, Getting the meringue mixture right is pretty technique sensitive, too. Some chefs say that the eggs you use will need 10 be at least two weeks old while the egg whites themselves will need to sit out at room temperature for 24 hours befare you can even think about whisking. When I first ate macarons, | feel in love with this sweet food. That's why | searched for videos online and learned by myself. | spent a lot of time and energy leaming how ta make them, and finally, I succeed2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name something you learned this year that has made you wiser. Who taught you this, and how has it improved your life? How will you share your new wisdom with others? fer=T patie) Answer ‘The most important thing that | have learned this year is alway friends, Js try tolisten toothers. One of my best wha is always the most popular person in any groups shares this wisdom with me, and | hope | will share this to other friends of mine one day by showing them the many benefits of listening. Good listening isn't something that we should limit to authority figures. It's something you can do with everyone you encoumter: your friends, your family, and new people in your life. Effective listening offers you many benefits and enceurages the speaker to feel valued as well. Being 2 good listener has improved my life significantly. There's the practical side — you cantt do well academically if you dent pay attention to instructions, you'll get in trouble at home if you drown out your parents when they're laying down the rules. Good listening connects me to the world around me and helps me understand my responsibilities.2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that watching a movie based on a book is just as good as reading the book? Provide reasons to support your opinion. fer=T patie) Answer Itis arqued watching a movie based on a book can be equally good as reading the book. Everyone with regard to his private viewpoint and interests may maintain a specific direction toward this statement. Some believe that watching a movie would provide much excitement while others have 4 conviction that reading book before wetching film gives humans deep insight in a broad sense. | arm unanimous with the first group. To begin with, nobody could overlook the fact thet movies are as tools which assist people 10 be amused. A movie which is produced with exaggerated scenes and exciting music, is able to attract ¢ large audience. As a matter of fact, humans would employ their all imaginations in accompaniment with a mavie to escape from their real life. The second reason for my argument lies the reelity that directors usually display their characters briefly because they are restricted to a limited time. Watching ¢ movie will cause the audiences to find shallow but total understanding about personality. It can be said that in such a greet condition, when people refer to the related novel, they will confront the developed descriptions ebout characters and even the story; therefore, their former mentality helps them to improve their deduction power and perceive the book better.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think social media is more likely to help or harm a person's chances of achieving goals? Provide reasons to support your opinion. fer=T patie) Answer ‘The controversial issue in respect of the role of social media, in today’s society, has drawn huge public attention and sparked s heated debate. Some people hold the view that social medis has the potential to impede people's progress. While there are certainly valid viewpoints, on the contrary, | personally believe that social media is more likely to help a person's chances of achieving goals. With the advancement in imemet-elated technology, there is no doubt that our society has entered the era of social media. That is to say, social media now predominates over any other ways of people acquiring information. Therefore, social media can help propagate the information rather quickly, and the higher exposure it gets, the greater the influence will be. For instance, when 8 person wants to encourage people to protect the environment, he or she will stand up in front of a camera and shoot a video that later will be posted onto the social media. By doing so, a large audience will be able to see the message that a person wants to convey. And if the message is convincing and justifiable enough, viewers will put it into action, which will greatly aid the process.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name some of the benefits of public parks and community gardens. How could these places improve your neighborhood? What kinds of activities could your family and friends enjoy in these public spaces? ert eI Answer The public parks and community gardens of cities have provided open space to improve our physical and psychological health, strenathen our communities, and make our cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live and work. Numerous studies have shown the social, environmental, economic, and health benefits parks bring to. city and its people. For example, they attract tourists, serve as community signature pieces, offer a marketing tool for cities 10 attract businesses and conventions, and host festivals, concerts, and athletics events. Abave all, green space in urban areas provides substamial ecosystem services. All of these are the benefits that can help ta improve our neighborhood, as well as pravide @ better living environment for residents. The public parks and community gardens are the ideal places for my family and friends to enjoy our time; we can bring fruits and snacks to have a picnic on the green grass, play frisbee with our dogs, or enjoy the outdoor music concert.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe an aspect of your home culture that is very unique. Explain how you can live successfully within a culture different from your own. fer=T patie) Answer ‘As one of the world's most ancient civilizations, China is rich in traditions and unique customs. The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the happiest time of the year for nearly all children in China. No matter what region or background their families are from, they normally receive "hongbao,” also known as lucky money. Lucky money usually consists of brand-new bills putin a red envelope and given by the family's elders. The lucky money represents bles sings for the year to come. People tend to stop receiving lucky money when they begin ta work, but in some parts of China, for example, Guangdong and Hong Kong, peaple can receis lucky money until they get married. Giving lucky money to children is one of China's unique cultures, but in ‘Australia, there is nothing like it. People tend to combine Christmas and the New Year vacations together and spend it with families or travel to other countries. So Inged to adapt to these different cultures and adjust myself to get used to the fact that no one is going to give me the lucky money during New Year's celebration. So | always organize a trip with friends, either travel within Australia or go abroad. The New Years’ time can also be an ideal time for me to relax with friends, just like the Australians.What is the best surprise you ever received? Who gave it to you and how did you thank him or her? How did this experience impact your ? son? relationship with the person’ Camera Answer A few months earlier, | was having @ chat with my boyfriend, and | told him how badly | was getting bored these days. As we're ina long-distance relationship ang itis difficult for us to see each other very often. Two days later, | got 2 message from him, it was written “I've been working on this from the past two days, and | slept at 7 am yesterday. | hope you like it! :)’. But there was nothing! | texted him asked him about it, and then he sent me a link. | opened that link. My heart wes pumping louder, and then the magic began. The background music of my favorite track started playing. In the middle of the screen, a heart started using thin threads and filing itself with colors like red, pink, orange, blue, purple. It was awesome! On the left-hand side, there were two pictures, one above anether. The above one was me, while the below one was him. And this wasnt over yet. There was a background text which started typing as soon as the link was open. It typed "How a simple hi at stairs ended up with endless talks. Sometimes its hard to find words to tell you how much you mean to me. Many times, | dorit say anything at all. But | hope someday you'll understand, having you is what | live for." was in tears. This was undoubtedly the best surprise that somebody ever did for me. | thanked him for inviting him to a fancy restaurant on our anniversary and giving him my handmade gift, Since then, our relationship has become more durable and reliable, and we have already planned for our weddings.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is something that you have worked hard to be good at? What makes you want to be good at this thing? How do you stay motivated, especially when you are tired or not sure about the outcome? Camera Answer Ihave worked hard to be 8 good chef, which is my dream, and | really want ta work as a chef as my career. | like cooking because my wife always encourages me even if | cooked terrible dishes at the beginning of our telationship. Those encouragements are pushing me to cook better and practice more cooking skills and techniques. After | have decided to work as a chef, | keep practicing at home and self-learning for about four years, But after years of home practicing, there are some problems with my techniques, and lots of questions about ingredients and confusion of combinations that have popped out. | started to feel tired to keep practicing by myself and unsure whether | can become a good chef. But one day, after | took my wife to a fine dining restourant and enjoyed their delicious dishes, I realized that I need professional training anda place that allows me to use professional equipment. So | decided to enroll in a professional chef course, and | started to regain my original purpose to become chef, which is presenting delicious dishes to people I really like to see people's happy and enjoying faces when eating the food | cooked. To fulfill my dream, | will keep practicing and training hard to become a well-known chef.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a skill or quality that you would like to be known for. Why would yau like people to remember you for this? How would being ? known for this benefit you’ Camera Answer ‘As a young chef, | want people, such as chefs and customers, to remember my cooking skill Although | am still being trained, | had practiced my cooking skill for many years before | decides to be a chef as my career. Working as @ chef, the experience is much more important than qualification. To gain experience requires 4 chef to work from the bottom level in the kitchen before handling the dishes. Moreover, as a chef, itis important for customers and the head chef to remember me, not for my personality but for the dishes that | have cooked and served. Itis only the good taste and good caoking skill that! wart people to remember. One of the benefits that being known for my cooking skill is that it allaws me to get into @ higher- level position in the kitchen so that | can learn more, think more, practice more and train more for my other skills. Once | have been graded satisfaction for my skills, lean have the opportunity to work in @ higher-level restaurant, and the head chef of the restaurant | work for is willing to write me a recommendation letter for it. Once | am relatively reputable, | also can have the opportunity to work as Michelin 3+star Chef.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe a time when you were part of a large crowd. How did you feel about being in that group of people? What is one positive thing or one negative thing about being in large crowds? fer=T patie) Answer [remember a time when I was part of a large crowed that it was New Yeers Eve. Many people were gathering at the Harbor Bridge and waiting for the countdown and the New Year's Eve fireworks. | felt very excited about being in that group of people, as they were all very cheerful and excited, all of them were chatting playing, dancing and singing. Everybody was waiting happily for the new year to come. One positive thing about being in that large crowd is that you will see everyone is enjoying their time with friends and families and having a good time. You will experience that people are all very happy and looking forward to the new year, and this kind of happiness would make you feel more excited and waiting for the good things 10 happen in the coming year.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What do you think is the most important thing you need in order to have a happy life? Explain the reasons for your choice. fer=T patie) Answer When it comes to the most important thing I need in order to have a happy life, | suppose it would be a heshthy relationship. Personally spesking, the only thing that really matters in my life is my relationships with ether people. | reckon what brings us the most happiness is family and friends. It is hard to think of life without relationships. | am terribly afraid of loneliness. The root of happiness is not money, fame, or good looks—it's the people we choose to surround ourselves with and how well we nurture our relationships them. Having a better social life can be worth as much as an enormous amount of money in terms of life satisfaction. Most of what we doo relieve stress doesn't actually work. Friends, however, do take the edge off. This being said, as with most things in life, when it comes to build good relationships, quality is more important than quantity. We are only capable of having a finite number of people in our social sphere, probably 100 to 200? I cannot be sure of this. But | find it not essy to manage social network. Therefore, | choose to concentrate.on a handful of friends in order to maintain quality relationships. Having someone in my life whom | would feel comfortable phoning anytime to tell my troubles to makes me feel relieved.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Ifyou could listen to only one type of music for a whole year, what would you choose? Explain your reasons for your choice. fer=T patie) Answer If could listen to only one type of music for s whole year, I definitely would choose classical music. This is because classical music has the power to cultivate @ person's taste. When people hear classical music, many of them will think of “first class" and "sophistication’, because back in that time period, people who would attend music events at theatres which were usually the ones of the upper class. Besides, each piece of classical music has a fascinating story behind it. With the genre of classical music when people hear this, music, they can pinpoint the era of where it came from. My favorited artists who perform classical music are Mozart and Bach. When I listen to their masterpieces, | can hear what the music was like during those times, snd it gives me s sense of what the culture was like back then. In those times they didnt call it ‘classical music” it was just their form of music. They have crested music that is original, different for our generation and generations to come, and their music is also timeless because no matter what, classical music will live on. People nowadays may have different preferences in music, but the fact that everyone has been exposed to classical music since they were young is undeniable. | really appreciate that classical music has been around for such a long period of time and is still loved by maiDo you think it's possible for a person who has committed a serious crime to change and be Dart of society again? Provide reasons to support your opinion Camera Answer as far as crime. Day after day with, nals are capable of changing, even if they have committed e serious © year, imagine having no space to call your own, no choice over who to be shat to-eat, or where to go. There is threat and suspicion everywhere. Love or even a gentle human touch can be difficult to find. You are separated from family and friends. If they are to cope, then prisoners confined to this kind of environment have no option but to change and adapt. This is especially true for those facing long-term semtences. | suppase no one can remain completely unchanged or unscathed by the prison experience. | haven't had the epportunity to visit a prison in reality, but from what | have learnt from the movies, prisoners are to observe extremely strict rules and regulations, and to perform tasks that sever the community, such as manufacturing a certain type of product and gardening. By doing so, criminals get a sense of working for the good of the society. Time spent as a prisoner, in highly structured yet socislly threatening environment, is bound to lead to significant personality changes. In conclusion, | believe that it is possible for & person who has committed a serious crime to change and be part of society again. Contact US. Related Links2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is your least favorite school subject? What makes this subject unenjoyable for you? How would you change the subject to make it more enjoyable? ferent =ie=] Answer My least favourite school subject is mathematics. | prefer humanity subjects and physics in scientific subjects. During the free periods, all I want to do is to read the work of great authors and perfect my writing find the principles of physics to be intriguing and straightforward, but when it comes to mathematics, either algebra or geometry, the content is too difficult for me to participate in and prepare for. | just cant get my head around it. How on earth can a certain number be transformed into a completely different one? And the rather sophisticated formulae have always been a massive obstacle that | guess | can m reame My math grades werertt always that low, they were okay when Iwas in primary school, but since year 9 they s | gradually year by year as the content got increasingly complicated. Unfortunately, mathematic is 5 mandatory subject, so | will have to try my best to complete the course. If something could be changed to make mathematics more enjoyable, | would like anything relsting to advanced level mathematics to be eliminated from the subject.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name three qualities that you think your friends would say you have. Why do you think they would choose these? How do these qualities ; 3 affect your friendships’ as Answer When itcomes to three qualities that | think my friends would say I have, | suppose they would pick kindness, trustworthiness, and attention to detail. This is because | am genuinely friendly, generous, and considerate. Being kind often requires courage and strength. Kindness is an interpersonal skill. t usually involves devoting resources to others, rather than be self-interested, which means having more and more for myself. As a resuk, kindness actually brings lasting well-being for me. | am 2 man of my word. I dort much but when | do it carries unparalleled weights. Every time | am assigned a task, | will make sure e single detail is up to required standard, Therefore, my friends can always trust me te get things done besutifully. Also, | always keep an eye on details, and | am active see friends in need. after being helped, my friends will appreciate my kindness, show me respect, and probably return the favour later when | need hand. By helping others, | get @ sense of fulfillment, and the relationship is reinforced2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Describe the last time you volunteered to help a Triend. How did your help affect your Triendship? How did helping someone else make you feel? as Answer we all need help et some point in time in our lives. | also received help in many occasions and help others too. When Ihelp others, it makes me happy in the way that it gives me a sense of fulfillment. Today, | am going to talk about the last time when | voluntarily helped one of my friends. | helped my needy friend who was my classmate. His name is Wesley, and he comes from a poor family. He didn't have enough money 10 buy books. And | used to receive a hundred bucks pocket money per week in these days. Usual would have spent that money on graceries such as snacks and drinks. However, | decided to help him by giving all my pocket money to him se he could afford to buy the books he needed for the course. | still remember vividly his facial expression. The very moment he received my financial help, he was so touched that he couldnt help but almost cried out. He didn't dare to let me stare at him while he was crying, 30 he hugged me tightly for a long time. | kept patting him in an attempt to soothe him, Quite a while later, he went to the bookstore to buy the books. Since then, we have been best friends. To be honest, | felt happy at that moment. That feeling was extremely different which I never felt before. | noticed something that could give me more happiness than eating snacks.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name something you like about your neighborhood. Why da you enjoy it? What is one thing that could be improved in your neighborhood, and how would it benefit the residents? eT) Answer Pride in ownership is obvious when the residents, whether renters or owners, maintain their homes and care about their neighborhood. In my opinion, neighbours should participate to connect and create local groups that bring the residents together for the betterment of the area. Luckily, 've got e neighbour who is very kind to others. When I want an expensive tool for one-time use, my neighbour would be more than happy to lend it to me. When | am inthe middle of cooking brunch, but one egg or spoonful of salt short, | know'l can ask my neighbour for it, which would save me from driving all the way to the shopping centre. Of course, | have to return the favour, but it worit necessarily be in the same means. For instance, when | finished cooking brunch, | would ask him to join me, and we would have 4 good gossip. That is how me maintain 4 heshthy relationship in the locale. When it comes to what can be improved in my neighbourhood, | suppose that would be the security. Low crime rates give a neighborhood a sense of esse and calm. As safety and security are everyone's concen, crime is a quick way to tell if a neighborhood is improving er not. You can usually spot a transitional and improving neighborhood by the improvement or decline in its crime rates. Improving the security level of the locale will make the place more liveable and more agreeable for everyone in the neighbourhood2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is an activity for the whole family that most teenagers would enjoy? Do you think it is important to spend time with your family? How can spending time together benefit family relationships? fer=T patie) Answer ‘Teens tend to have much energy to get out, 80-going out to play basketball or tennis ¥ must be fun. The family h the whole family here teenagers grow up has 4 big influence on how he or she deals with relationships, copes with situations, and leams about living life. Family time is also important because if children don't get the required attentions, they might do things that could get them into troubles, There's an old saying that goes: families that play together, stay together. We all know that the quality time with our family is paramount in building stronger relationships. Building forts, sharing stories, and just being together makes a difference in all of our lives. Family bonding time builds confidence, teaches children about interacting with others, and creete wonderful memories thet last a lifetime. The childre spent time with them did far better in school than those whose parents spent their off: their own hobbies. Plus, parents may discover it really fun and relaxing to play gai build forts with their kids! whose parents work hours pursuing read books, and2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What kind of books do you prefer to read~ fiction or nonfiction? Explain your reasons for your preference. fer=T patie) Answer I will read both fiction and non-fiction, but | much prefer fiction; probably 90% of the books I read are fiction. tertainment value. Usually, Im hoping to get several useful ideas to \aving to monitor what I'm reading with a critical When | read non-fiction, it's rarely implement in my work or in my life. As such, I'm constam ‘eye; in contrast to the way the question is phrased, just because something is non-fiction doesn't mean that real. There are some non-fiction books that | do read for entertainment value; Mary Roach’s Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers comes to mind. Fiction is mostly for entertainment, even though | often wamt to be challenged by the material. When a fictional text is challenging, it provides me with insight into the human condition that | didn't have before.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think schools should teach students social skills in addition to core subjects, or do you think schools should leave that to parents? Provide reasons to support your opinion as Answer Ibelieve schools should teach students social skills in addition to core subjects. Building social skills in students can have long-term benefits for them. Besides the academic knowledge, getting slong with other people, and adapting te interact in a different cultural environment can go a long way in shaping the personality of a student. Learning social skills at school can teach a student not just about communication but also about cooperation, self-control, confidence, independence, and empathy. Here are a few reasons why schools should teach social learning skills in schools: 1. Builds confidence and individuality: Having good social skills not just makes a student interactive; it also gives students’ a sense of confidence. He or she can articulate express his or her feelings. This is a lifelong skill thet will have lifelong benefits. 2 Encourage positive behaviors: Social skills improve students’ positive behaviors and discourage negative behaviors like bullying and throwing tantrums or acting out. Students who find controlling their emotions difficult will benefit from social learning skills. 3. Good quality of life: Being able to strike up an interesting conversation is an art that helps a person in life. Learning social skills teaches students to develop good communication skills. This will go long way in improving the emotional quotient of a child.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Share a favorite memory from when you were young? What makes that event special to you? Who have you told about that memory, ad how did they respond? Camera Answer One of my favorite childhood memories was working alongside my ded when he fixed the family cars. Working with my dad taught me the value of hard work and sticking to @ project until it is done right. Those moments in my childhood might seem smell, but they have made herd work and stick-to significant part of who | am today, | shared this experience with my friends, and they have the same feelings | miss our childhoods. They were so great. You didn't have to deal with career, relationships, bills, depressions, loneliness, bills, fear, everything. Yet you didn't know, you were so jonderful time with your parents and wish eness asme. Vi money, conspit eager to grow up, be an adult, and then think about your blissfully you could enjoy that pure heppiness again,2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think it's important to keep all your friends, or is it okay to let go of some and make new friends along the way? Explain your reasoning. Camera Answer We're all in relationships because we have needs, so it's not a problem to be needy. Every friendship has ups and downs, so it's important to eveluate the situation holistically before taking any action. To me, there are three markers designate @ healthy friendship. The first being positivity. To megsure this, | take note of whether I feel good or bad after hanging out with this person. The second is consistency, which has to do with how often | see or connect with this friend. And the third concems vulnerability. When a friendship satisfies these guidelines, | feel ike | can share myself 10 that person, be acknowledged for wha | am, and feel known. An unhealthy relationship, on the other hand, is lacking in at least one of the components Interestingly, whenever something goes wrong, | need to have more than 1 positive feeling for every negative feeling in the relationship te keep it healthy. For instance, a friend of mine talks endlessly at dinner about his issues without asking me about mine. | feel rather upset. But if he then calls me the next day, invites me to something fun, pays the check to thank me for listening, and so on and so forth, my net experience may ultimately be a positive one. In the cases where a friend is lacking one or more of those components, and keeps acting the same way, | would rather terminate the relationship. To me, it's perfectly okay.Do you think that technology in the classroom improves instruction, or do you think it is just distracting? Provide reasons to support your opinion Answer ‘The modem classroom is aglow with screens. Children as young as five are packing their own personal computers and tablets in their schoolbags along with their lunchboxes. But people would argue: do laptops, tablets and phones in the classroom promote and enhance learning or do they bring with them a warld of distraction for students and for teachers a battle for learners’ attentions? Using computer technology in the classroom isnt just about digital devices in class — it relates 10 anything that facilitates an interaction between teachers and students. Personally spesking, technology can be hamessed to improve student engagement and effectiveness. Firstly, using technology in the classroom allows you to experiment more in pedagogy and get instant feedback. Secondly, there are countless resources for enhancing education and making learning more fun and effective. With technology in the classroom, students have instant access to fresh information that can supplement their learning experience. Thirdly, technology can automate a lot of your tedious tasks. Furthermore, we live in a digital world, and technology is @ life skill. A 21st century view of leamer success requires students to be thoughtful consumers of digital coment. In conclusion, | hold the view that technology in the classroom ean improve instruction. ve Contact US Related Links cere Beavis coer aa ero arte ~2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is one thing about your home culture that you wish you could change? Explain your reasoning. fer=T patie) Answer If I were to change one thing about my home culture, mostly likely it would be the imbalanced preference for male children over the female ones. Just like western countries, both men and women should move out of their parents’ house and create their own home and family. The birth family becomes extended family thereafter, and the spouse should become immediate family and priority over birth family. In Chinese society, girls’ parents accept the fact that since her birth that one day she will leave them. Personally, boys parents should also start accepting that their sons will be moving out after marriage if nuclear family come into existence not just as an option or need but as an integral part of a culture. if parents can accept that both son and daughter will move out after marriage, they will not have desire only for a male child. Hence, will automatically nelp control population as families will no longer keep giving birth to children until they have @ male child, and it will, more to the point, stop the worse things from happening, which are the cold- blood killing of female children in womb and the deserting female children. in my home culture, femininity is strongly associated with the domestic work. They are supposed to do all the housework and reise children. | believe we should abandon the stereotypical image of feminine behaviour.Do you think that people are actually able to change, or are they only able to act like they have changed? Explain your reasoning. ert patie) Answer Surely there are things about people that they themselves dont like or are not liked by others, so they change them. Nonetheless, sometimes it's more likely that the people keep on doing them, even though they seid they would like to change them. There is an old saying, "A leopard can't change its spots." Well, itis virtually true in the animal world, but we people don't necessarily see the same pattern. To me, this is more of a philosophical or psychology issue, or probably bit of both, and it can get rather complicated. Hereby, I'll just express my personal thoughts. Firstly, ‘personality" is a word used to describe traits that are consistent across time and place. For example, we expect a highly extraverted person to be eutgaing at home, at work, and at school. While personality is not perfect predictor of behavior, @ does give us a general idea someone is likely 10 think and act. In this sense, people are less likely to be able to change, instead, they can just act like they have changed in order te fit into the environment. On the other hand, when it comes to the way people behave and think, personally speaking, people are able to change. However, people car't just snap their fingers and say goodbye to well-established pattems, even when those pattems result in bed consequences, because those patterns have been shaped since we were young. People are so used to behaving and thinking in a particular way thet the change will require extensive effort and will be quite time- consuming. We cannot expect to see the change take place any time soon. Itis usually a slow pracess, and is highly dependent on one’s commitment, and it takes perseverance. owName one thing young people could do to make the world a better place. How would it make the world better? Why don't more young people do ny Camera Answer Young people are always the best when it comes ta adopting new changes. Therefore, it would make the world 6 better place if young people share a common gosl and work towards it together. Personally. youngsters can greatly help protect the environment, 5 10 reduce the pace of global warming. To begin with, young people can make smart choices by using energy-efficient products. In orderto do this, it is critically important that young people understand which areas of their lives generate the most carbon emissions. In most cases, it would be the personal vehicles and electric appliances that contribute the most to global warming. Therefore, firstly, they can apt to travel to and from universities, workplaces and shopping malls by public transportations, such as buses and underground, rather than private cars, which can help reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses by 3 great amount if we all commit to it. Secondly, househols appliances such as air-conditioners, televisions, washing machines etc, normally consume the most power. Hence, young people need to specifically look at the energy consumption ratings when they plan to buy those items. Apart from acting on their own, it is strongly advisable that youngsters should also raise the avrareness of protecting the environment among their parents and other relatives. If | was asked the reasons why dont more young people do this, | suppose itis probably because they themselves have not yet realized the significance of being environmentally friendly, or even if they have realized it, but lack the motivation to implement the action cifically2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below What is an issue that you feel passionate about? What can you do to solve it? fer=T patie) Answer Personally speaking, | am rather concerned about the environmental issue that we human ere facing particularly the global warming problem. | believe that we, as individuals, ean all make choices that will greatly reduce our global warming impacts. We can make smart choices by using energy-efficient products. For instance, normally, | choose to travel to and from my university, workplace and shopping malls by public transportations, such as buses and undergrounds, rather than a private car, which can help reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses. Also, we need to understand which areas of our life generate the most carbon emissions. Fer example, | learnt that air-conditioners, televisions, washing machines etc. consume the most power, and hence | deliberately looked at their energy consumption ratings when | bought them. What's more, making climate-friendl atthe seme time. That is to say, these nvironmentally friendly appliances may cost a bit more initially, but the energy savings will pay back the extra investment within = couple of years. choices can save my mone! morWhat was the last test that you had to study for, and how did you prepare? What resources did you use that were helpful? How can you use what you learned in the future? Camera Answer If [have to recall the last test that | hao to study for, Ill tell you this. it was the last couple of weeks of the semester in 2016, and | was in the final year of my bachelor’s degree. During this period, | was rather busy as | had to complete my final year project while getting ready for final year exam simultaneously. On the very first day | realized that | had to make a proper timetable for both works. Otherwise it would be highly likely that | lose either final year project or the final exam, which both were equally important for completing my degree. The resource | used was excel. | used it to create the study plan | was going to stick with. Though | spent few hours to make that plan, it was really helpful for me to manage both tasks without getting much stress. | leernt that 3 good plan prior to the commencement is essential for a successful project, and | believe this will help me in my future career. Even though [had a plan and timetable for my works, | had to work 15-18 hours per day wit ‘ours’ sleep. Some days | felt that | was going to suffer from shock or even die of tiredness. But after having a short interval of break - @ hot shower usually served 1! urpos: was able to reduce my stress down to certain level, and eventually | went through those bleakest time throughout the course. During the shower, | went on YouTube to play music, which | would strongly recommend other students who have to study hard for their examinations, as listening to music really helps you relaxAnswer ‘The controversial issue in respect of experiment on animals has long been open for debate. In my opinion, it is okay to do experiment on animals forthe sske of developing life-saving medicine which has the potential to da greater good. If you've ever taken 2 medicine or had a medical procedure, you've benefited from animal testing and research, you just haven't realized it. Animals have been used repeatedly throughout the history of biomedical research. Here are some examples: research in cows helped create the worlds first vaccine, which in tum helped end smallpox. Studies with monkeys, dogs, and mice led to the polio vaccine. Medications used to combat cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, hepatitis, and malaria would not have been possible without research with primates. Animals have contributed greatly ta life-saving and life-improving breskthroughs, without which, humankinds wouldnt have thrived as we now do, and possibly wouldn't even have survived through the norrible outbreak of the pandemics that | have just mentioned, as they all have the capability ta take away hudreds of millions of people's lives within a short period of time, if vaccines hadnt been developed. The harmo humans from the use of substances that have not been first tested on animals could be devastating and fer beyond your imagination. | can't stress more on the importance of animal experimentation to avert or prevent human tragedy. The practice of using animals in biomedical research has led te significant advances in the treatment of various diseases. In conclusion, | agree with the practice ef animal testing ta develop life-saving medicine. Contact US Related Links M ©) suppor@hedwigedu.com Aviation Education Center ~~ omName a basic skill that people struggle to learn. How can this skill be taught so that more People will know how to do it? How would knowing this skill improve people's lives? ert patie) Answer The ability to cook a meal is a necessary life skill It will save you when your favorite takeout restaurant is closed for a holiday, or there's no time to go to the store, or in the midst of a global pandemic, such as the Corona Virus we all experiencing worldwide at present. Being able to cook can also sever as @ catalyst for your relationships such as romance. Imagine that on the night of Valentine's day, you and your beloved ‘one can spend some time together at the kitchen, with the delightful music being played, and then drink some wine and have two beautifully cooked steaks served on a table with candles lit up. Who would say no to such a romantic evening? This being said, a goad proportion of aur people, however, are still struggling 10 lear this basic skill, indeed, not all of us are gourmet chefs. Thanks to the advancement in technology, | happen to have learnt s list of dishes from the epplicstions on my mobile phone. They allow me to search for any dishes that | feel like to cook, and more importantly, the receipt is vividly taught ine short clip which enables me to learn with ease. Trust me, there are enormous amounts of resources readily available on the internet that can help you to leam. If you are not a big fan of the kitchen, have a few low-effort dishes in your repertoire you feel confident whipping up, even if i's just macaroni and cheese.At what age do you think It's appropriate for children or young people to have unrestricted access to the Internet? Provide reasons to support your opinion een] Oey Answer think young people who ate over the age of 18 should have unlimited access to the internet, because they are already adults by law in China. Ang they have the rights to get access to the information available online and decide for themselves whether they will utilize the information or not. It is important that they can only get aovess to these information efter they turn 18 years old, because people before 16 still have incomplete understanding of the world and immature thinking or one-sided thinking towards certain issues. It is easy for them to be biased through controversial information on the Internet. [tis also easy for them to cornmit illegal activities online that they may not aware of. Therefore, we should restrict people who are under the age of 18 1o some extent in terms of internet access. Contact US Related Links NM © suppor @hedwigedu.com ® Aviation Education Center an 4 2071 All Dinhts Pecerusd HecwinWhat is the most unusual food that you have ever eaten? Who were you with, and how was the experience? What did you learn about yourself from eating this unusual food? Camera Answer 38 having dinner with my parents at home. My mother cooked a lobster for us in two me because I have never Seen her cooking this way and | have never 1a Made into sashimi, and cooked with noodles and creamy sauce. | vening, | 5. Itis very unusual f eaten @ lobster like this before. It loved the experience especially when its dinner with my family. What | have learned from this experience is that we should always give the best to our family and look after one another. Making unusual food for your y 10 express the lave and improve the relationship between each member of the family Contact US Related Links M © support@hedwigedu.com © Aviation Education Center aa2:57 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Do you think that the studying literature is relevant for students, or do you think students should primarily read non-fiction? Explain your reasoning, Camera Answer Ibelieve students should primarily read no in orderto cope with the high demands iction because students should focus on their academic ability om universities. It does not mean that students should never read literature, but literature is somehow irrelevant for students who do not aim to do artistic work, for example, writing fiction. If students have enough leisure time, then fiction is a good way to relax and to inspire them. Other reasons for focusing more on reading nomfiction would be extending students knowledge of differem content areas and improving their academic writing skills. Especially for students whe aim to achieve higher level af education such as a doctorate, they should read research paper more often rather than distracting themselves: by too much fiction.2:58 Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below Name a hobby or skill that you would like to learn. How do you think knowing it would benefit you? What can you do to learn this hobby or skill? (ery ateie-| Answer I would like to learn skiing as itis interesting. Since it is 8 sport, it can also benefit me in terms of my physical health and mental health. In order to learn this skill, | need to go to snowy mountains to learn from a coach and keep on practicing. | will keep in mind that keeping alert at any time is important, because skiing is a pretty dangerous sport. tis like surfing. In surfing, you have to be aware of any possible ‘cumstance that will happen and know all the measures to deal with accidents. It is also excitingto ski, as we ean blend inte the nature and find a way to co-exist with the nature rather than fight against it. | believe in the end I will aequire this skill and really enjoy itDo you think it's better to be taken advantage of, or to take advantage of someone else? Explain your reasoning. ert patie) Answer We all feel taken advantage of from time to time. Perhaps you did not get the right heircut on your last visit tothe salon, or your lest restaurant meal was mediocre. Maybe a friend is taking you for granted, or a neighbor is continually asking for favors. Feeling taken advantage implies a feeling of injustice or inequality. As a person who is quick to help or listen, | am often taken advantage of. | use to be upset about it, but now | find I'd rather be taken advantage of than taking advantage of someone else. One of the most important factors is that | want someone to love me because | can always offer help. like the feeling when someone turns me for help, and [will feel proud of myself whenever | can help them figure out the problems. Moreover, it will make me feel guilty if |take advantage of others. Contact US: Related Links M © suppor @hedwigedu.com ® Aviation Education Center Aan]