Unit1
1  How do you feel about trying new things?
• I like trying new things because it enables me to experience more and learn more about others, by which I can become more liberal and less biased.
• I don’t like trying new things because they often let me down. Trying new things sometimes means venture or even danger, so I don’t like trying new things and would like to stick to the familiar
2 What stops you from trying new things?
Trying new things may have too much demand on me. Furthermore, trying new things may bring me disappointment or even failure.
3 What have you achieved in your life that makes you feel proud?
I take great pride in winning first place in the speech contest held in my university.
4 Who do you admire for their achievements and why?
I admire Winston Churchill, who led his country from the verge of defeat to victory.
1Do you believe that a good memory is critical to success? Why or why not?
•Yes, I firmly believe that a good memory determines a person’s success. Firstly, a good memory is a great help in the process of learning. Secondly, a good memory can help you build relationships, which is also a decisive factor for success. Thirdly and most importantly, a good memory can provide you with quick, reliable access to essential thinking tools.
•No, I don’t think a good memory is critical to success. In my opinion, it is diligence, creativity and persistence that eventually determine one’s success.
2 Have you ever tried any method to improve your memory? Do you think that useful?
•Yes, I have tried some methods to improve my memory. For example, I learned the method of location from a book and I liked it very much.
•Yes, I once believed that there might be some special shortcuts to improving my memory. But when I tried a couple of methods, I felt it was inconvenient to apply them and it is a waste of time. I think I would never try any method again
unit2
1 How are you feeling today? Why?
  • I’m feeling quite well-balanced and optimistic today.
  • I am not quite feeling myself today. I feel I have a sore throat.
2 Would you describe yourself as an optimist or a 
pessimist? Why?
  • I am an optimist. Whenever I get in a tricky situation, I think
of the positives and manage to pull myself through.
  • I think I am a pessimist. I always feel that I can’t do well 
enough. I am always afraid of being laughed by other
3 What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this
year?
The happiest thing that happened to me this year is that I got a scholarship. I was even not a good student last year and indulged myself in playing computer games. But I made up my mind to catch up with my classmates because of the encouragement from my family and my teachers. After several months of hard work, finally I made it
Discuss and give advice to:
1. someone who is nervous about a job interview.
Firstly, be prepared for the interview process.
            • getting familiar with the interview process
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            • making thorough preparations
Secondly, take deep breaths.
Finally, distract yourself a bit from being nervous.                 
              • reading your resume
2. someone who is stressed about his / her studies.
First, recognize the cause of your stress.
            •a real threat or just imagined
Second, learn to relax.
            • planned relaxation
            •music, a long soak, or a walk
Finally, relax yourself on a regular basis.
          •Relaxation exercises for the body and the mind               
          •combine the two techniques
3. someone who has too many things to do.
First, compile a checklist of all the things to be done.
Moreover, prioritize the list of things.
                    •urgent things
                    • general routine things
                    • last-minute tasks
Finally, tick the finished task off.
2 What other methods can you think of to deal with the 
problem that people are getting angrier in modern society?
1) Explore what’s really behind your anger.
        It is very likely that…
        Only…can… (e.g. help you tackle this bad emotion)
2) Be aware of warning signs and triggers.
        …allow you to take steps to manage your anger before it gets        out of control.
3)  Contact a metal health specialist for consultation. 
      … can give you advice if you cannot deal with … on your own.
Unit3
1 Do you know your neighbors? How well do you know
them?
•Yes, I know my neighbors very well. We have been friends for many years and often invite each other for family dinners.

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