27.What's your favorite means of transportation? Why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each means?

Although many people claim that, along with the rapidly economic development, the number of people who use bicycle are decreasing and bicycle is bound to die out. The information I've collected over the recent years leads me to believe that bicycle will continue to play extremely important roles in modern society.

Using bicycle contributes greatly to people's physical fitness as well as easing traffic jams. Despite many obvious advantages of bicycle, it is not without its problem

Bicycle can't be compared with other means of transportation like car and train for speed and comfort .In view of such serious situation, environmental tools of transportation like bicycle are more important than any time before.

Bicycles are very popular in China. Almost every family in the city has two or three bicycles. During the rush hour, you can see that thousands of people -man and woman, old and young-ride their bicycles to work and study. That is why China is called "the kingdom of bicycles."

　　Compared with cars, bicycles are superior in many ways. First, they are cheap, convenient and easy to ride. Second, riding bicycle is good for health. Third, they bring no noise nor air pollution. Though cars are faster and more comfortable, they are too expensive. They consume plenty of oil and they pollute the air. Sometimes, it is difficult for a driver to park his car. Moreover they often cause traffic jams and accidents.

　　In my opinion, the future of bicycle is very promising. Since China is a developing country and has a large population, I think, riding bicycle is appropriate to Chinese present conditions. It will be an important means of transportation for quite a long time.

There millions of bicycles in today's China. Bicycles are very important means of transport in people's daily lives. Because to ride a bicycle is very simple, to buy a bicycle will not cost so much money, to park a bicycle needs just a small room and to ride a bicycle does not need oil but the rider's strength, biycles are popular all over the world, especially in China.

　　Compared with a car, a bicycle is much cheaper. It is more suitable for China as a developing country. And a bicycle has almost caused no pollution but a car has. On the countary, a bicycle is too slow, it costs more times than a car.

　　I think the population of China's bicycle will be kept for the long run. Becuse it will be replaced by a car, a bus and so on in some developed areas in China, and it will be made a wide use in the developing areas in China, the number of bicycles in China will be the same as today but I believe that it's quality will be improved.

Today, most people in the city rely on automobiles as a means of transportation. While many people still take the city buses, more and more are driving to work every in their own cars. To many city dwellers, cars have become a necessity. But too many cars in the street also create problems. Traffic congestions, accidents and air pollution are the three most obvious problems that accompany a sharp increase of cars. We often get caught in heavy traffic during the rush hours, when it takes a long time to move forward even an inch. And thousands of people die while a greater number are injured, some crippled for life, in traffic accidents every year. If we want to enjoy our cars in safety, we had better follow the traffic rules carefully.

{2}As our living standard is higher than it used to be, most people can now afford to own a car. As a result, there are too many cars in our streets. This is a symbol of high economic development. However, it is also a shame that our streets become clogged with all kinds of automobiles. Not that our streets are not wide enough, but that our drivers seldom obey the traffic rules. Not that we don't understand the importance of observing the traffic rules, but that we in our selfishness refuse to observe them. The urgent problem at hand is how to reduce the traffic jam. I think the only way is to obey the rules--not only the drivers but also the pedestrians. Everybody should realize that the observance of the law is the first duty of a citizen.

{3}In a modern society, we can't live without cars. Time is the most precious thing in the world, and cars save time for us. Besides, they also provide comfort and convenience. Although cars have many advantages, however, too many cars in the streets create difficult problems. First of all, cars make too much noise, which gets on our nerves. Second, they are the main cause of air pollution, which deprives us of fresh air. Third, many people  either lose their lives or are seriously injured in traffic accidents because our drivers are careless. Finally, cars occupy too much space. We really must try to keep the advantages of cars and get rid of the disadvantages.

28.What are the benefits of traveling?

Leisure traveling has many benefits. It is no wonder that many people love to travel. It is very common, nowadays, for people to just get away on a vacation trip any time. Some even consider traveling as part of their routine lifestyle. Perhaps, the reason for its popularity is because more people have come to realize the benefits of traveling. People from all walks of life, both young and old, enjoy traveling. Most of the younger travelers tend to seek for fun, discovery and adventure in their travels. They prefer to visit strange and exotic places. The older travelers, on the other hand, tend to look for a more pleasant and enjoyable trip. In fact, it was not too long ago that an increasing number of older people start to go for leisure trips more often. It could be that after spending a major part of their life working so hard, they feel that they need to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Leisure traveling becomes a treat they give to themselves for the years of hard work they had done.

Traveling provides tremendous opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit places in other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us, as well as their differences from us. It is interesting to learn from people with diverse backgrounds.

Traveling helps to enrich our lives. It increases our knowledge and widens our perspective. When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travels more exciting and challenging, we can choose to plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit. Traveling not only provides us fun and adventure, it also provides us marvelous insights and enlightens our minds.

Traveling is refreshing and revitalizing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who has stressful jobs. In this society nowadays, many people suffer tremendous stress at work. Relaxing at home during the weekends is insufficient for some to unwind. Taking periodic vacation trips reap better results for them. The vacation trip helps to recharge their batteries and enable them to handle better the stress they experience at work. After the break, they feel more energize to return to work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them sustain their energy and vitality they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer the consequence of work burn out.

Traveling provide opportunities for us to share our happiness with our friends and family. When we travel with our friends and family, we create memories that would last a lifetime. It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with those we love. Giving them a wonderful traveling experience far outweighs the benefit of buying presents for them. Goods have a limited life span, whereas memories last forever.

One benefit of traveling is that we can choose the kind of trip we would like to have. There is a wide variety of traveling options for us to select from. We are free to select the type, duration and cost of travel that suits our interest and budget. For example, we can choose a two-day cruise to a nearby island or a year-long trip round the world. We can also choose to stay in a cheap motel or a five-star hotel. Apart from these, we can choose to travel as an independent traveler or go on a group packaged tour. With the enormous variety of options, there is definitely a kind of vacation trip to meet every individual need.

Technology has made traveling cheaper, easier and faster. As the cost of flying is cheaper now than before, traveling have become more affordable to many people. Besides, flying to more distant places is made available now. Many places in the world are more accessible. Hence, we can choose to visit more places. Furthermore, it is faster to get to a place now than before. Thus, we should make use of the opportunities technology has made available for us. We should venture forth and discover for ourselves the places that we can only read about in the past.

If you are able to be away from work, can afford to travel to the place you hope to visit, then you should take a vacation trip now and not later. You can learn from your traveling experience more than you can imagine. Many times, you will make discoveries you can never think of. Be prepared for abundant surprises!

I am always interested in traveling. My reasons are quite (extremely) simple and clear. If anybody is not satisfied with my viewpoint(s), I shall be greatly surprised at his ways of thinking.

In the first place, traveling increases our knowledge. Only by traveling can we see （因為用（only）開頭，主動詞須顛倒）things outside our home town.

In the second place, traveling is good to our health. While we are traveling, we usually exercise our bodies.

In conclusion, I earnestly hope that everybody must seize (grasp at) the opportunity of traveling.

29.Your friend in Britain is coming to Ningbo. What scenery spots do you recommend him to visit? Why?

the moon lake

The first fishing in the Moon Lake this year took place last afternoon. And over 2000 kilograms fish of different kinds were caught in the process. The director of the Moon Lake scenic spot management office introduced, "in order to keep the ecosystem in the Moon Lake waters, the site has poured in large quantities of small fish since 2000, and the site would arrange fishing to catch the grown-up fish, to protect the quality of the Moon Lake water."

dongqian lake

Dongqian Lake, a state-level 3A tourist attraction, is situated in southeastern Ningbo and 15 kilometers off the heart of the city. The site covers a planned area of 234 square kilometers and enjoys a loud reputation for an intoxicating blend of its picturesque mountains and clear waters with rich cultural heritages. This is a multi-functional retreat incorpoarating tourist destinations, recreational spots,vacationing and entertainment.

The major places of interest in at the lake are:The Hanling Street: a thousand-year-old village used to be known as Hanling City. 　　The Museum Stone Carvings of the South Song Dynasty: the museum exhibits collections of stone sculptured images for tomb passages during the South Song Dynasty and some 120 rare stone crafts carved during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 　　Si Jian Tomb Passage: the passage to Shi Jian's tomb. Shi Jian was granted the title Rev. Qi and commissioned the highest officer of the military of the Song Dynasty. 　　Reverend Tao's Island: the island is named after Fan Li, also known as Reverend Tao. Fan Li was a minister of the Yue Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period. 　　Central Lake Area: the 1800 metre-long dyke in the center of the lake that connects the Dual-Soul Hill in the east with the Peninsula of Reverend Tao in the west. 　　Butuo Cave: also known as the Cave of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, it is a grotto constructed during the South Song Dynasty. 　　King Yue's Temple: built in 1234 AD during the South Song Dynasty, the temple is in memory of Yue Fei, a prestigious national hero. 　　Suggested Visitor's Itinerary: Dongqian Lake Wild Animal Zoo--Hanling Street--South Song Stone Carvings Museum--Reverend Tao's Garden--Central Lake Area--Faithful Family Temple--Boating in the Lake—Waterfront reed—celebrity culture site.

26.List three places where you would make your dream trips if you have the time and money. Explain your reasons for your choice.

Hainan Island:
China's largest island is also its smallest province, and an equally small population gives the place a much less hectic feel. Hainan Dao (Hainan Island) tempts with all the trappings of a tropical idyll and the central highlands, with their thick canopies of forest, offer superb - if challenging - hiking. Listen not to those who grouse about tour groups crowding their stretch of beach: there's much that's unexplored here.
Hainan's climate is far more temperate than the rest of China. Even in winter, average temperatures of 21°C (69.8°F) prevail; the yearly average is 25.4°C (77.7°F). From as early as March through November, the weather becomes hot and humid. Typhoons usually descend on the island between May and October, and can cripple all transport and communication with the mainland.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is a Chinese fortification built from the 5th century BC until the beginning of the 17th century, in order to protect the various dynasties from raids by Hunnic, Mongol, Turkic, and other nomadic tribes coming from areas in modern-day Mongolia and Manchuria. Several walls, also referred to as the Great Wall of China, were built since the 5th century BC, the most famous being the one built between 220 BC and 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang; this wall was located much further north than the current wall built during the Ming Dynasty, and little of it remains.
The Great Wall of China was originally a project of the Chairman Mao during the Cultural revolution designed to keep out the nomadic Xiongnu invaders from the north. Some of the wall was built during the Qin, but most of it that we see today was constructed during the Ming dynasty.

Shanghai

Located on the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is now the symbol of the city. Built in 1994 and opened to the public in 1995, it is now the highest building in Shanghai and the third highest in Asia. The Tower has a quite unique structure and consists of 3 large and 5 small balls. Inside the balls, you can have a bird's eye view of the city.