1  The population explosion in China

 

China has the largest population in the world, about 1.2 billion people. Before Liberation there were only 400 million people. But Shortly after Liberation in 1949, China began to have a population explosion. The standard of living has been rising and people have obtained better and better housing, while medical care and job security have been improved. As a result, the average life expectancy of our nation is going up rapidly, as well as the birth rate.

 

With a population explosion, a series of other problems will emerge. There will be a lack of land, food supply, water, fuel and so on in our country. The consequence of the problems will threaten human life.

 

Therefore, in order to stop these terrible consequences, we have used family planning to control the birth rate. At the same time we should take other effective steps to make sure people everywhere continue to limit their families through birth control.

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2 Clothes

 

Clothes are of great use to people. For one thing, they can make ladies prettier and gentlemen more handsome. For another, they can help protect people from wind and cold and so on. In a word, they have a variety of uses.

Women pay more attention to clothes than men.  Some girls think more about them and try their best to keep up with the latest fashions, while some young men just buy what suits them and what they can afford. IN China, even some old women nowadays also care deeply about the style of their clothes.

My opinion of clothes is this: to be well dressed needn’t mean being luxuriously dressed, though I work hard to earn as much money as possible to dress myself up. I like to dress in my own style. As long as something suits my style, it is fine for me.(147 words)

 

 

3. Thrift

 

Thrift is a good habit for everyone, especially students who are still supported by their parents. For it is by no means easy for their parents to earn money in the present day. There are many English proverbs which set forth the advantages of thrift. One of the best known is: “Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.” It is thrift that makes us rich or successful in life.

However, there is a popular belief among people that students have formed wasteful habits. When you go into the dining hall, you will find out they waste a lot of rice. Moreover, wasting time, effort and money are common among them. Those who spoil the pages of their books are not cultivating their thrifty habits. In a word, waste is becoming a big problem at universities, so we should take steps to bring it under control.(150 words)

 

4. Cheating in tests

 

More and more students are cheating in exams. It is now considering to be a major problem at colleges and universities. In every exam, some students feel the temptation to sneak a look at their neighbors’ tests, or at textbooks. Some students even take tests for other ones. According to a recent poll, 40 percent of students have admitted to cheating ion exams at least once during their college life. There are indications that such dishonesty is on the increase.

Colleges and universities across our country have decided to take steps against students cheating. For instance, students cheating are not given marks, or some of them are criticized publicly. But none of these measures work effectively. We ought to make all students realize that if they cheat on exams, they will be dishonest in their future work, and in the end, they will be entirely dishonest men.

 

5. Recreation

 

We all regard recreation as part of our life, for it is impossible to keep in good health unless we take sufficient relaxation. The mind, too, requires change to make it acute and vigorous. There is much truth in the old proverb, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Of course, everyone should relax according to his own circumstances. People who sit a lot at work should choose a kind of recreation that will exercise their muscles. Some examples are: football, tennis, kite-flying, boating, cycling, and dancing. Those who spend most of their time in the open air and constantly employ their muscles should adopt reading or some other quiet form of recreation.

However, some young men append their leisure hours indulging themselves in gambling, drinking or other bad activities. Improper means of killing time not only waste valuable time, but also do great harm to the person concerned.(152 words)

 

 

6. Education in China

 

Education is highly valued in China. According to the law, everyone must, as a minimum, attend elementary and middle school. And colleges, universities and special school have been established for students to study in. IN addition, we have sent many students abroad so that they can absorb more advanced science and technology, and improve and develop our country’s economy.

In our times, considerable education is indispensable for anyone who wishes to play a role in society. With the development of science and technology, more and more courses are being offered, even at primary and secondary levels. And greater emphasis is put on the practical side, as compared with education in the past.

However, there are still some problems in our country. For example, in the countryside, a large number of people can not read and write, even not knowing how to write their names and so on. Our government and all the people are making efforts to wipe out illiteracy.

 

7. Hobbies

 

Different people may have different hobbies. Some like reading novels, painting pictures or listening to music; some like travelling around, playing ball, climbing mountains and some enjoy collecting things, such as stamps, books, shells, and insect specimens.

Why do people like taking up hobbies? It is because hobbies can provide people with knowledge and enjoyment. They can also help you feel relaxed after your busy day at work. Anyone, young or old, can develop a satisfying hobby.

Today people have more time than ever before for hobbies. With the development of science and technology, machines have reduced the amount of time people have to spend on their jobs and their housework. They can save more time for hobbies and enjoy themselves in their spare time now. (126 words)

 

 

8. Health

 Health is the foundation of one’s future success. This is because health gives us strength and happiness. If you are healthy, you can do whatever you need to do to realize your hopes. On the other hand, if you are sick, it is impossible for you to go on with your work or studies.

How can we have good health? Firstly, forming good habits is very important, including getting up and going to bed early. Secondly, doing exercise every day will help to strengthen you not only physically, but also mentally. Thirdly, a proverb says “prevention is better than cure”. Try your best to keep fit and avoid getting sick, or cure yourself of a disease while it is still at an early stage.

In conclusion, nothing is more valuable than health. With good health, you can study and work efficiently, you can achieve more success and make a greater contribution to society. (153 words)

 

 

9. Friendship

 

Friendship is very important in one’s life. A good friend is truly a person of the highest value. Many of us may have several friends, but true friendship is not easy to achieve.

There is a saying. “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.” A good friend is always there when you need him. He will try every effort to help you if he can.

We know friendship works in two ways. If you want love and respect from your friends, you must give them your love and respect. You should also help them when they are on trouble, encourage them when they need it, and cheer them up when they are sad.

Nothing in the world is more treasured than a true friend in one’s life. If you have made a good friend, put every possible effort into keeping and developing your friendship. (145 words)

 

10. How to improve your spoken English

 

Many English learners have found that speaking is the most difficult aspect of learning English. They seem to know the basic English language structures, but feel awkward and embarrassed in situations where a conversation in English is needed.

This does not mean that those learners are unable to organize their ideas in English. The problem lies in their lack of confidence and practice. They are afraid of making mistakes and losing face.

The best way to improve your speaking is to build up confidence in yourself and open your mouth whenever you get the chance. Everyone makes mistakes when he or she is learning a language. Only by speaking more can you speak better English. (118 words)

 

11. Mother’s kitchen

My mother’s kitchen is not large, but it is clean. It faces north and is next to our sitting room. The walls of the kitchen are spotless with snow-white china-bricks. A well-designed cabinet hangs over head. All the cooking utensils, such as bowls, plates, pots and a gas-stove, are polished. Knives, spoons and brushes are hanging in their places on the wall.

The kitchen is my mother’s favorite place, in which she cooks delicious food for us everyday. Every morning, the savory smell form the kitchen wakes me up. I like the familiar smell from mother’s kitchen, and I love my mother. (101 words)

 

 

12 Spring time

 

Spring, the loveliest and most welcome of our four seasons, has come again. The sprouts of willows are coming up. The grasses and the leaves are green and full of fresh scents. Everything has come to life again after long suffering from the cold and dreadful winter. Spring is also a season which prepares us to do our work. But some young men are apt to spend this good time in pleasure and idleness. They have no desire to study so as to widen the scope of their knowledge during this season. It is a pity that they do not know the famous saying that the plan for the year should be made in the spring, and we should make full use of our time to prepare for the whole year.(131 words)

 

 

13. sports in our country

 

Tennis is the most popular sport with people in our country. School children start playing tennis when they are very young. Not only is it played in school, but it is also a favorite game with workers and people in other walks of life. In fact, it has become a sort of national game.

There are other popular sports as well. For example, badminton is very popular, although it is not played as widely as tennis. Wushu and sword play are both traditional forms of sports. Mention should be made of such ball games as football and volleyball, in which much progress has been made.

In order to keep fit and win honor for our motherland, men and women, young and old, take an active part in sports. And our government takes effective measures to promote physical culture and build up people’s health. Nowadays sports are flourishing in our country. (150 words)

 

 

14,Patriotism

 

Patriotism means the love of one’s country. It makes one ready to sacrifice one’s life for one’s country, and to do many other deeds which can bring benefits to the people. It makes a country strong, and her history glorious. It also improves a man’s character and secures for him widespread fame.

To love our country, to work so as to make her strong and rich, to support her government, to obey her laws, to pay fair taxes into her treasury, and to treat our fellow citizens as we wish to be treated ourselves—this is to be a real Chinese patriot.

If the people of a country are not patriotic, the country is very weak. History tells us how some countries of ancient times were, owing to a lack of patriotism, conquered by other people and how the people of those conquered countries were made slaves under the yoke of their victorious masters.

 

 

15. What I usually do after class

 

Many students spend their after-class time in entertainment. Some go to the sports ground. Some go to the clubs. But nearly everyday after class, I would sit amidst the garden plants, practicing oral English with one of my classmates or a friend from other classes.

It is goods to have some entertainment after class. But I think it is more sensible to use the time to improve my oral English because, as an international-business student, the ability to present well orally will add to my success in the future.

However, our curriculum doesn’t offer us enough time to practice speaking English, as there are too many lecture-based English courses and courses in Chinese. During class hours, you don’t have the time to speak English, nor can you find a partner, because all the others are busy having classes.

The only solution is to practice my oral English after class, when there are both partners and time. Still, I hope the school will adjust to our curriculum so that we will have more chances to practice oral English during class hours. (179 words)

 

 

16 the ocean floor

 

The ocean floor contain many riches that can be used by men. Oil and some mineral already are taken from the sea. BY using nuclear energy, we can remove the salt from ocean water, which can then be turned into fresh water.

Food from fames under the sea is a possibility in the future. Food grown in the sea could help to solve the problem of many of the world’s people who go hungry every day. About 10%-15% of the world’s people do not have enough food.

Some scientists believe that some day the sea will be used to make electric power. This would help to meet the need for more power for the world’s industries. The decreasing supply of coal, oil and gasoline shows that the need to find new kinds of power is urgent.

 

 

17. My idea of becoming a teacher in the future.

 

Most students want to become a business person, some want to work in a government department, and only a few want to be a teacher. I’m one of the few. I think teaching is a noble job, and it is beneficial, too.

China is now developing her economy, which can’t be achieved without a solid foundation of science and technology. Without education, advanced science and technology is out of the question. It’s safe to say that teachers play a decisive role in the country’s economic development. Besides the importance of their job, China’s teachers enjoy a lot of special benefits. The job is secure, salaries are guaranteed, and there are two vacations in a year, of which people in other occupations are often jealous. One is a month long and the other lasts two months.

It’s glorious to do what the country most needs us to do. And personally, I like the profession of teaching.（155words）

 

 

18．TV: A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING

Nowadays TV has gotten into nearly every person’s life. Most people spend their spare time watching TV programs. People like doing this because TV is a good thing in many respects.

First, TV is a good source of information. News programs and commercials timely and completely provide information about world affairs, domestic problems, sports events and business developments. Second, TV is an effective tool of education. Millions of students take the same TV lecture at the same time. NO school can offord such a large class room. Third, TV is a convenient means of entertainment. People can view plays, movies and art shows without taking the trouble of going to the theatre.

Information, education, and entertainment are so important that TV has become part of people’s lives. It is a really good thing today. However, if we further improve the quality of programs and eliminate sex and violence from the screen, it will be an even better thing tomorrow.

 

 

19.Advantages and disadvantages of taking a part-time job

 

Nowadays, many college students have a part-time job. They work in their spare time in bars, restaurants, or at their client’s home as a tutor. The upside of this is that it can make them more independent. The downside is that it is harmful to their study and their mind.

Traditionally, Chinese parents take care of everything for their children until they get married, which makes the young too dependent. However, working off campus takes a lot of time from their studies, especially for us language students, basic language skills demand time-consuming practices. Working more at a job means working less at school. Moreover, a bulging purse can easily turn one from knowledge learning to the pursuit of money.

Comparing the two sides, there are more disadvantages than advantages. To us students knowledge is more important than independence. It’s not wise to earn a little money at the cost of  neglecting one’s studies.(155 words)

 

 

20 The main difference between my college life and my middle-school life

 According to my experience, college life is more independent and life in middle school is just the opposite. My middle school teachers often talked through the whole class and we were there to memorize everything. Homework was assigned so that we didn’t have a minute of our own. But my college professors just show us different ways of solving problems and then leave us along to get the conclusion. We have a lot of free time after class for our own plans.

Comparing the two, I like college life better. It is important for us students to learn to be independent because after college, we will be left alone struggling in the vast sea of society, and there we’ll have to solve problems that force us to make decisions by ourselves and there will be no teachers over our shoulders.