2008年雅思口语新话题卡解析

2008年雅思口语新话题卡解析 2008年雅思口语新话题卡解析(一):Music Hall Describe a theatre or music hall that you have seen or been to You should say: Where it is What kind of music is performed there Why people go there And explain your impressions of this place ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 解答思路:把4个subtitle按照主次进行描述，侧重点放在最后的个人感觉上。同时注意其 中逻辑关系，上下句要有起承转合: where it is (简单交代) what kind of music is performed there (简单交代) why people go there (简单交代) and explain your impressions of this place (重点描述) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When I was in Shanghai last spring, I had some extra time one day and went to the Shanghai Concert Hall. It was time very well spent. Built in 1930, the 78-year-old building is located on the central of downtown and is a typical classical architecture in an European style. The theater?s classical European architecture makes it one of the most famous architectural and cultural heritages sites in Shanghai. Music performed here is usually 'classical' music, although there are exceptions. The acoustics are so fantastic that many world-famous artists have been attracted to perform in this hall, including violinists? maestro Isaac Stern, Salvatore Accardo, Choliang Lin and cellists Yoyo Ma; pianists Alieda de Larrocha, FU Chong, YING Chunzhong as well as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and many others have given high appraisals after giving their successful concerts here. I was very impressed by the atmosphere and intimacy of the hall. The sound is clear, full-bodied, and clean for every vocal part and the mix is perfect. Even without microphones, every one of the nearly 2,000 members in the audience could hear the speech given by conductor. With its stunning architecture, advanced facilities and modern management, the center will be the crowning jewel of Shanghai's many performing venues. Not to be missed!!! 高分词汇: architectural: a. 建筑的, 建筑学的,建筑术的 heritage: n. 遗产, 继承物 acoustic: a. 美声的，听觉的,音感教育,音响学的 violinist: n. 小提琴家 pianist: n. 钢琴家 appraisal: n. 估计,估量,评价 intimacy: n. 亲昵的言行,熟悉,亲密接触 full-bodied: a. 醇厚的, 魁梧的, 浓郁的 vocal: a. 声音的 stunning: a. 足以使人晕倒的,【口】极好的 备选内容: Where it is The Shanghai Concert Hall is located in a park between People's Square and the shopping street of Huaihai Lu - when I first came to Shanghai, I lived just around the corner. What kind of music is performed there Built in 1930 and originally called the Nanking Theatre, this concert hall holds regular concert mainly from international music troupes. Why people go there The project cost 150 million Yuan (18.1 million US dollars) and is the largest among similar endeavors made by the east China metropolis. Many widely known musical celebrities such as conductor Tang Muhai and Zhang Guohai started their careers here. It echoes from the ghosts of many many many great artists who performed there And explain your impressions of this place The concert hall is decorated with marble pillars, Roman chandeliers and other architectural designs. Sixteen huge marble pillars are seen when audiences step into the lobby, and the front hall is deliberately ornamented with elegant patterns of slightly solemnized color, which is very much in harmony with the music played inside. Most notably, there's a large television jumbotron on a nearby building. It plays commercials, and there's speakers lying about to play the commercial's sound at night. Kind of annoying, really. 2008年雅思口语新话题卡解析(二):Magazine Describe an interesting magazine. You should say: what the magazine specializes in? what information it contains? who you think reads this magazine? and explain why you think this magazine is interesting? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 解答思路:将???作为?的原因，把整个话题卡串联起来，使其make sense. 最后 总结 初级经济法重点总结下载党员个人总结TXt高中句型全总结.doc高中句型全总结.doc理论力学知识点总结pdf ， 可以谈一下读杂志为自己带来什么好处，如何使自己受益。 My favorite magazine is called " Falklands". I'm a university student who has been in love with history (especially ancient history) for years, and when I discovered this magazine, I was in heaven. It's a weekly magazine. Since I began reading it two years ago, I never missed a single issue. It's a comprehensive magazine published in the U.S. it has been translated into several versions. I prefer to read the original version. It owns millions of readers around the world. Everything is covered in it, just like an encyclopedia; colonial America, ancient Egypt, you name it, it's probably in here. The photography is breathtaking, and the information is superb. I've spent more than one night up late, just reading through everything. It's quite a good magazine - though I'm just speaking from my own perspective. It might not be entirely accurate, but I'm not complaining. It enlarges my general knowledge and broadens my horizon. I enjoy the feeling of curling up in the sofa with a magazine. Although surfing the Internet is the faster way to get information, you cannot feel the sense of touching paper. Trust me. Is it a magazine for pretty much everyone! Go and get it if you like any bit of history, Egyptian or Mayan or American. 高分词汇: ancient: a. 古老的 古代的 issue: n. 发行物 期刊 comprehensive: a. 综合的 理解的 encyclopedia: n. 百科全书 colonial: a. 殖民地的 breathtaking: a. 美极了 superb: a. 极好的 read through: vt. 读完(读一遍) perspective: n. 看法 surf the internet: 网上冲浪， 上网 sense of touching paper: 如乐静所言:„书拿在手里，有质感～? 备选 答案 八年级地理上册填图题岩土工程勘察试题省略号的作用及举例应急救援安全知识车间5s试题及答案 What the name of the magazine I often read a magazine named as National Geographics. Reading magazines and newspapers is my favorite leisure activities. I often read a magazine named as … what the magazine specializes in? It's a fashion magazine about dressing and make-ups It's one of the most popular magazines in the world, offering updated local and international news and other information on entertainment, technology and something like this. what information it contains? It presents newsworthy events. It is exclusively about world affairs. Just like an encyclopedia, it contains such fields as … & explain why you think this magazine is interesting? The magazine presents in-depth reports and objective articles. The magazine boasts abundant information. It never disappoints you when you finish reading it. The layout and design of the magazine is neat. The glossy cover makes it stand out of other magazines. The most attractive thing of the magazine is the well-shot pictures. Some show the charm of magic nature; some pictures themselves tell stories. It offers me useful information and good entertainment as well. Reading the magazine also arouses my interest in learning English. Reading is more imaginative than watching TV or surfing the Internet. I keep the habit of reading magazine for at least half an hour each day. It brings me serenity in mind. 2008年雅思口语话题卡解析(三):new or exciting thing Describe a new or exciting thing that you did recently. You should say: * what it was ? * when you did it? * who you did it with? and explain why this activity was new or exciting for you.? 关于这个话题卡，考察的是事件题的描述，口述一次经历的能力。考生可以把最后的?作为 主要部分进行描绘，而???均包含其中，前后简单交待即可。 Skydiving jump Skydiving jump. It was the first adventurous activity ever in my life. We made it last summer. It was a nice sunny day when we went to skydive. We took a 6 hour course and were ready to subdue the sky I went for it with my class mates. I was a little afraid before my first skydiving jump, but my class mates encouraged and convinced me to do it. Crickey!!!! It was fantastic! I can?t express all the feelings of free flight. It was the combination of happy, frightened, excited, and satisfied. All of these feelings happened at the same time. I could see the Earth below me as I flew like a bird with my parachute. I remember I was flying my body with my friends and was building different formations in the sky. Unfortunately I finally landed in the tree, but it was a smooth landing. I wasn?t hurt at all. That was a good lasting memory and all I can think about now is when I would be able to skydive again. Part 3: New & Exciting Activities Some people think that it?s good to experience new things, such as exploring new places. Do you agree? Yes without a doubt. Life is boring if you never encounter or try new things. People will never know what's really out there unless you explore. I went to Egypt last summer, which was a totally new place to me. The civilization of Egypt did broaden my horizon. What qualities does one need in order to be an explorer? To be an explorer, one should be brave, cautious, friendly and open-minded. The ability to pick up local customs and language easily is also important. Do you think young people can handle new experiences and new activities better than old people? I will say Yes, for the most parts. Seniors usually prefer comfort and to dwell in what they have built for themselves, including daily routine. That?s what we called: falling into a rut. Young people like to keep on trying and learning new things as they can adapt well. 2008年雅思口语话题卡解析(四):Traditional Event Describe an important traditional event in your hometown. You should say: what this event is. when it happens. who participates in this event, what they do. and explain how you feel about this event. What this event is Well, one of the important traditional events in my hometown is Temple Fair, which is now a mass gathering of entertainment and commerce. When it happens The Temple Fair in my hometown has a very long history, probably dating from Ming and Qing dynasties. And now it usually occurs from the first to the seventh day of the first month on the lunar calendar. Who participates in this event and what they do The Fair attracts a lot of people. Some are going to sell something, most of which are traditional arts and crafts, while others just go there for fun. There will be feature dragon and lion dances, waist drum dancing, as well as other folk performances, and even some staged traditional wedding ceremonies. Besides, you can taste numerous kinds of local snacks and dishes. Acrobatics and other performers are on hand to keep the crowds entertained throughout the day. and explain how you feel about this event. For me, I like the Temple Fairs because there are so many games to play, food to eat and performances to appreciate. But what?s more important, it is definitely a cultural experience, and allows one to see Chinese cultures from a very detailed perspective. 高分词汇: Temple Fair: 庙会 mass: 大众的 commerce: 交流，交际。 贸易，商业。 lunar calendar: 阴历 arts and crafts: 手工艺品 dragon and lion dances: 舞狮，舞龙。 waist drum dancing: 腰鼓舞蹈 folk performances: 民间 表 关于同志近三年现实表现材料材料类招标技术评分表图表与交易pdf视力表打印pdf用图表说话 pdf 演 snacks: 小吃 Acrobatics: 杂技 on hand: 在场，即将发生。 perspective: 观点，看法。 Part 3 Traditions & Culture Are young people as interested in traditional events as older people? Young people are only interested in events that are loaded with music and alcohol. Until they have children no one changes their lifestyles. 年轻人只对与酒精、音乐相关的事情感兴趣。除非有了孩子以后，否则他们的生活方式是不 可改变的。 What traditions in China are disappearing or are in danger of disappearing? I have to say many traditions are dying out, especially for those traditional crafts; most of them have been replaced by the modern industry. 很多习俗正在消失，特别是那些传统手工艺。它们中的大多数都被现代工业所取代了。 How can old traditions be kept alive (= continued)? Traditions can be kept alive by keeping practicing and performing them. And they should not only be practiced, but taught to children. Passing them on from generation to generation is the most important part of human nature. 传统习俗需要遵循，还需要去实践才能保留下来。不光是要实践，更要教给孩子们。把传统 习俗传递给下一代是人们生活中最重要的部分。 Is Chinese culture being affected by foreign cultural influences? Kinda!! For instance, young people are celebrating Christmas every year, which is not a traditional Chinese festival. It?s hard to say if it is bad or not but the fact is China is becoming a „melting pot?. Foreign people are just helping add to that „melting pot?. 有点儿～～举个例子，年轻人每年都在过圣诞节，这不是中国传统的节日。很难说这是好是 坏但是中国现在正在变成一个“大融炉”，老外们正在帮忙往炉子里面填东西呢。(melting pot 指各种族同化的国家) 2008年雅思口语话题卡解析(五): Environmental problem Describe an environmental problem in a place that u have been to. * (or, where u live) You should say: what this problem is what (you think) the causes of the problem are how this problem affects people (or you) and explain how you think this problem could be solved. *Note: If the words just say, 'a place you have been to', you could talk about a part of your hometown that has an environmental problem - you don't have to talk about going to a place away from your hometown. 考生注意:这个话题卡虽然是问a place that u have been to，我们依然可以描述自己的家 乡城市。不必要一定说自己曾经去过的某个远离家乡的地方。 what this problem is I?m not talking about air pollution, water pollution, soil erosion or anything like that. Sometime we should calm down, watch the things around us carefully, may not solve the problems we ken, but solve the problems we can. Right, I?m from Hangzhou , I?ve lived here since the moment i was born. The biggest environmental problem in my eyes is the “Spitting”. 我不说空气污染，水质污染或者石油短缺这些东西。有时候我们应该冷静仔细观察下周围的 事情，就算不能解决我们知道的问题，但能解决我们可以解决的问题。我是北京的，我生在 这儿，我觉得这最大的环境问题是“吐痰”。 Hangzhou, actually, China is developing super fast in recent years. But a world of people restored their bad habit and they spit everywhere. As u can see, now and then, whether in the street, on the bus, or in city gardens, we will see some people, sorry, many people I?m afraid, the fine ladies, gentlemen and even kids spitting without feeling a bit ashamed. They just turn a blind eye to where the “NO SPITTING” shown. 北京，确切说是整个中国 在飞速发展。但是还有很多人保留了他们的坏习惯，随地吐痰。就像你看到的，不管是在大 街上，公车上，公园里，我们总能看到一些人，不，恐怕是很多人: 男人、女人、甚至还 有小孩面无羞涩的随地吐痰。他们对“禁止随地吐痰”的警示视而不见。 what (you think) the causes of the problem are I don?t know what they were thing about but know what they think about: They feel released and have freedom in fresh open air and they think the earth is a gigantic spittoon. 我不知道这些人当时在想什么，但我知道他们怎么想的。他们觉得在空气新鲜的户外得到了 更多的释放和自由，觉得地球和一个大痰盂没任何区别。 how this problem affects people (or you) Spitting does great harm to public health. Have u ever noticed the street, the road... sputa everywhere, aye? At least 40% people are keeping this ugly habit. One single sputum contains thousands upon thousands of germs and viruses. How many people in hangzhou? How many viruses they are gonna produce? U do the maths! 随地吐痰对公众健康危害巨大，你没有注意过街上路上么，到处都是痰。至少4成人还保 留这种恶心的习惯。一口痰就含有成千上万的细菌和病毒，北京有多少人,这些人得制造多 少病毒和细菌,你自己算算吧。 explain how you think this problem could be solved To solve this problem, education doesn?t work, self-disciplined neither. The law of punishment should be enforced, or even torture if needed. In the bible: every tree that no bringeth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. And now the axe is to be laid unto the root of the trees. 要解决这个问题，教育不管用，自律也不管用。应该加强法规上的处罚，必要的时候用酷刑。 圣经上说:凡不结好果子的树，就该被砍下来，丢在火里。那把斧子现在应该被放到树根上 了 2008年雅思口语话题卡解析(六): Invention Describe an important invention (before the age of computers) that has influenced human society.*** You should say: what the invention is when and where it was invented how it is used and explain how this invention has influenced society. *** ***题目要求的是电脑时代之前的发明创造，因此考生需要注意描述对象的选择。描述这个 发明创造的时候要涉及到这个发明创造是怎么用的，这也是我在课上提到的"state how"的问 题，当然，并不是必须的。如果需要使用，要注意一些动词的准确性。 What the invention is The phone booth. After the great invention of telephone by Bell, another American inventor Greg William invented the coin public telephone in 1889. When and where it was invented Inventor William Gray invented the phone booth after realizing the difficulty of placing a phone call from outside the home. How it is used A telephone booth is a small structure furnished with a payphone and designed for a telephone user's convenience. The user of the booth pays for the call by depositing coins into a slot on the telephone or by using a telephone card. and explain how this invention has influenced society. More than a century has passed and now the telephone booth is seen almost everywhere. It has even become the art in some condition. However, with the rapid growth of the Internet the use of mobile telephone, the traditional telephone booth will probably fade out. And nowadays more and more cities are building the high-tech telephone booth that serves both as an ordinary phone and an information centre. Maybe we will only see the old ones in the museum show in the near future. Part 3 Electrical Appliances 1. What kinds of electrical appliances are most used in the home besides the telephone and computer? I would have to say washing machine, vacuum cleaner, rice cooker, coffee maker, electric kettle, air conditioner, etc. Those would be the ones I couldn't live without or I mean wouldn't want to do without. 2. What are some advantages and disadvantages of using electrical equipment? Firstly, it saves our time but, one the other hand, people will become totally dependent on equipment and not to do things they could do themselves. Lastly, people could get electrocuted if using them carelessly, which happens every year. 3. Do you think we can now live without electrical appliances? Well, it?s hard to say. Electricity has truly become the lifeblood of our society. Right now we can?t live without electrical devices because we rely on them to make our life easier. Many of us have become addicted to what can be done with indoor plumbing, the Internet and cell phones. Actually, It is difficult but not impossible. Modern Technology & Human Progress 1. What changes have taken place in society as a result of the use of modern technology such as the television and the computer? No doubt to say that modern technology has made our life easier and convenient. Invention of the tools like stapler, Hoover and ATM is the milestone of technology as well as human being's progress. Take the Internet for instance; people can communicate with friends all over the world now. Only by clicking, you will gain what you expect. 2. Do you think people rely too much on machines and modern technology nowadays? Yes most people do. Most people like looking for the easy way to get certain things done like: cooking with microwave, weeding with lawn mower and so on. I think maybe we rely on conveniences too much that we should actually get away from it all and back to nature. 3. How do you think modern technology will change the way people work in the future? It has already changed the way people work in every field and it will continue. For instance, my mom studied to be a graphic designer when she was in college. She did everything by hand 20 years ago. Now, her field grew with the use of Internet and new technology as she?s drawing by computer, bidding work online, and submitting work online. In the future, more work can be done automatically, and all we need to do is just to press the button or to check the jobs if they are ready for collection. 2008年雅思口语话题卡解析(七): Sth You Would Like to Learn Describe something that you don't know but would like to learn. You should say what it is you would like to learn why you want to learn this how you would learn it who you would ask to help you learn this and explain what difficulties you think you might have learning this. I would like to learn knitting, which is called the "new yoga". It is very relaxing and is the perfect hobby for our busy, stressful, 21st-century life . I think it's just a fashionable hobby with women in their 20s and 30s. because Hollywood stars like Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Madonna all knit, they lead the way. I always see people knitting in coffee shops, hairdressers', bookstores. They knit wherever and most of time they even knit through lunch break. Time issues and safety things. I come back from work, mad and stressed almost every day. I'm not sure if I will get around to do it. It's hard to believe that something you enjoy doing could potentially be painful, but when it comes to knitting, for some people there is such thing as too much of a good thing. I heard the needles are always sharp, fingers getting pricked is awful. Also, I cannot imagine sitting for long periods in the same position. Posture must be important in this way. Anyway, I believe i can overcome all the difficulties and, after I start knitting, I will be really into it and find myself totally relaxed. Knitting helps me clear my head and start fresh, slows down my heart and lowers my blood pressure. Hopefully one day, I can knit wonderful purses and scarves, which is very romantic and colors my life. Part3 Questions: Do you think computers are useful for teaching skills to children? I teach both online and face to face and I don't think a computer can replace a teacher completely, but it can do a lot of useful work for learners. The fact that they can access things when they want for free gives them advantages that were simply not possible until very recently. however, the biggest advantage to me is not the computer's ability to serve up tests and references, but the ability to put people in touch with other people. Things like forums make it possible for learners to ask what they want, when they want and to get answers from all over the world, which is only possible through the Internet. Do you think computers can completely replace teachers. Never... For example, computers will never teach students the intuitive critical thinking skills that come from taking liberal arts courses, nor will computers teach students how to be good scientists, journalists, businesspeople, etc. Computers simply allow people who have already developed their job and life skills to access information faster and compute quicker. A good scientist is a good scientist, whether or not she has access to a computer, and likewise with almost all other professions. Do you think it would be good to increase the use of computers in education and, as a result, reduce the amount of face-to-face interaction between teachers and children? A teacher is nothing more than a guide or "coach" who is meant to train you how to look up the answers for yourself. A computer can not guide you, and you still need to learn how to use the computer properly to discount the incorrect answers that can be found. Remember, Garbage In Garbage Out. With a computer there is always room for error. A teacher is supposed to show you how to do it for yourself, or lead you to finding your own answer. Tips: Garbage In, Garbage Out: (abbreviated to GIGO) is a phrase in the field of computer science or ICT. It is used primarily to call attention to the fact that computers will unquestioningly process the most nonsensical of input data and produce nonsensical output. Garbage In, Garbage Out: 是电脑上的用语，意为“无用(错误)信息输入;无用(错误) 信息输出”，缩写为GIGO。这是在 资料 新概念英语资料下载李居明饿命改运学pdf成本会计期末资料社会工作导论资料工程结算所需资料清单 处理上一个十分著名的理论，这个理论强调的是， 电脑系统只能对有意义的输入资料处理，产生有意义的输出，无论电脑的能力多强，假使输 入电脑当中的资料是垃圾(指错误的资料)，则输出来的必定是没有用的资料。也就是说，假 如输入一堆乱七八糟的东西到电脑里，那么结果就也是乱七八糟的。这个词来也经常用来形 容学生入学和毕业时的素质，听起来还真是有点可怕…… 08年雅思口语话题卡解析(八):A Good Law 同学普遍认为5月的新题中，法律题最难，不知道如何开口。其实素材还是很多的，下面 精讲一下。 注意:在西方，政策和规定也是法律的一种，唯一不同的是，违反这种法律被称作“轻罪”而 不是重罪。对于口语考试，如果举“独生子女政策”作为法律的一种，是可以的。因为考官不 会知道其中的差别。 取材: New Labour law 新劳动法 Traffic Laws 交通法 Environmental Protection law 环境保护法 Taxation law 税务法 New plastic-bags standards塑料袋使用规定 One Child Policy 独生子女政策 ? When it went into effect? 何时实施的, 实施 + 时间: Come into force Go into effect Become effective Take effect New Labour law 新劳动法:Jan, 2008 New plastic-bags standards 塑料袋使用规定: June, 2008 ? What contents? 什么内容, 举例子，给细节: 第几章第几条:chapter, article 规定，说明:states...says... New labour law 新劳动法 The new law greatly limits the use of short-term contracts. The new law allows employers to assign only two consecutive fixed-term contracts. After that the employer must offer the employee an open-ended contract. The LCL imposes severe restrictions on the use of probationary periods in the employment relationship. Probationary periods are permitted, but the length is limited. Furthermore, an employee can only be subject to a single probationary period by a single employer. Wages during the probationary period must also be no less than 80% of the contract wage. New plastic-bags standards 塑料袋使用规定 New standards forbid supermarkets and shops from handing out colorized plastic bags. Authorities say those bags are mainly made of wasted plastics which will pollute the environment. The standards also have other industrial requirements. For example, plastic bags should have a thickness of no less than 0.025 millimeter, so that they can be reused. Enterprises fail to conform to standards will face severe punishment. ? And explain how good you think this law is. 该法律/规定/政策的好处。 New labour law 新劳动法 Chinese workers are increasingly aware of their rights these laws seem more favorable to workers The LCL has been actively publicized and employees are well informed about their rights under the new law. try to redress the balance of power between workers and employers. For example, mines and construction sites have been getting a lot of attention for several years now. workers were clearly being abused. All of this represented a source of social instability, and I think they just decided they couldn't afford it. So they decided to get at one root cause: the lack of contracts. Implementation and enforcement are traditionally the weakest points of labor law in China. New plastic-bags standards 塑料袋使用规定: China's new standard is to change consumers' shopping habits. If everyone can use just one plastic bag a day, he or she can save around 300 bags a year. And that would mean as much as a 2-thirds reduction in the use of plastic bags for the entire country. Mainly aimed at protecting the environment. Stop the "White pollution". 试一下:下面大家可以按照题目的要求，任意挑选以下两种法律法规来自己试一下，完成其 中任意一个话题。个别部分已经给出资源或模板答案，仅供参考。法律题不是很难。 ?What the law is: 道路交通安全法 独生子女政策 ?When it went into effect: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ?What contents reward of only child policy 独生子女的政策奖励 force implement 强制执行 impose a penalty on sth 超生罚款 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ? And explain how good you think this law is. 道路交通安全法: It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel, his car becomes the extension of his personality. 有一种说法我认为是对的，每当人们手握方向盘 的时候，他们的个性就显露出来了。 Only Stricter Traffic Laws Can Prevent Accidents. 只有制定更严格的法律才能防止事故发 生。 Creating a safe, harmonious, orderly and convenient traffic environment. 创造安全、和谐、 有序、方便的交通环境。 Drunken driving may cause traffic accident and death. Strictly abide by traffic law will guarantee a safe driving. 酒后驾车会导致交通事故及死亡，严格遵守交通法规保证驾驶安 全。 独生子女政策 : Reducing the population 减少人口 favorable to economic growth 有利于经济增长 one-child policy has helped the fight against global warming by avoiding 300 million births. 独生子女政策减少了三亿人口的出生， 帮助阻止全球变暖。 口语近期话题:一个有水的地方 “一个有水的地方”考了一段时间了，这个题目可以跟景点、花园、旅游扯到一起 去的 escribe a place that you have been to that has a lot of water. You should say: where this place is what people do at this place why (& when) you went there and explain whether you like this place or not. My hometown is famous for springs. In the centre of our city, there are a group of springs located together. They all flow into one lower pool. People name itBlack Tiger Spring. It has become a symbol for my city and attracted crowds of local citizens and tourists. Summer is the best time to visit the spring, especially on a hot day, because spring water makes the air cool down, plus there are trees providing shelters. All these have contributed to the popularity of this place. People living nearby like to come to fetch spring water. It?s also a paradise for fishing lovers. Old men could spend a whole morning there fishing. They seem to enjoy themselves a lot. At weekends, English learners come and get together to have English corner. Calligraphy lovers practice writing characters on the ground with a huge brush pen and spring water as ink. A few decades ago, there were even more springs flowing. For one time, the rapid developing industries consumed a lot of water. Some springs therefore become dry. However, in recent years, the local government has been working on reconstructing the city?s underground water system to make dried springs flow again. They did a good job. Springs now come back into our life. I was there last July. It rained slightly that day, which made the trip kind of romantic, as you could see rain needles dipping into the water surface. I walked along the pool, feeling so peaceful in mind. I like the place, and I will go there again. Part 3 Water Usage Do you think people use more water today than they did before (e.g., 20 or 50 years ago)? I think so. First of all, industry is the largest user of water. We are now having more industries. Industry requires a great amount of water. So, more water is being used. The second largest user of water is domestic use. People use more, drink more, and most sadly, waste more. Do you think it's important to try to save (conserve) water? (Why?) It is of vital importance for human beings to save water. We need water – our lives depend on it. We all know that the world?s population is getting larger day by day. More water is being consumed. At the same time, there are many places on this world where people are suffering from lack of drinking water. Water is a precious resource. It is urgent to save water from being wasted. How can people save water? Water conservation has two aspects: one, use water efficiently so that there is enough for the needs of all living things; two, keep freshwater clean, so that it can continue to support life on Earth. As an ordinary citizen, I appreciate what my family does in saving water. We reuse used water. It?s simple. I?ve always believed that if every family devotes its own effort, water saving will no longer be a mission impossible. What are the main ways that water is used in the home? In the home we use water to brush teeth, to take a bath, to flush toilets, to wash face and hands, to wash dishes and clothes, to shave legs, to prepare food and clean up, and to drink. Water Resources What water resources do you think are most important for protection and conservation? Freshwater is most important for protection and conservation. More than two thirds of the Earth is covered by water but less than 1% is freshwater – 97% is too salty and the rest is ice. No one would disagree with me on this issue. I am sure about this. Obviously, without water, people cannot live. What measures do you suggest the government could do to protect these resources? Government should make laws against water wasting and pollution. As for factories, they should be forbidden from pouring industrial waste into rivers. Otherwise they will get sever punishment. It is the government?s responsibility to educate the community about how to save water and encourage consumers to be water efficientin the home andgarden, in business andat school. Is the way people use water today the same as the way people used to use water, say, 50 years ago? I should sayNO. In the past, water doesn?t seem to be a problem. People don?t usually suffer from lack of fresh water. But now it is a problem. As a result, people are becoming increasingly conscious of water being a precious resource. Water-saving washing machines have been produced; the idea of water recycling gets popular among families; water-saving is seen as a good virtue. What are the reasons for water shortages in (parts of ) China? There are both geographical and humans? reason for water shortage in parts of China. Geographically, there is imbalance among areas in terms of rainfall. Places with less rainfall are more likely to suffer from water shortage. For the human beings? part, big cities with large population consume huge amount of water every day. This could cause water shortage, too.