Memory (记忆) [ NEW ]
1. Why do some people have good memory while others just don't?
I think because those people of good memory are sclected by Nature. I really envy them, as good
memory is crucial for studying. Although good reasoning seems more important, remembering all
the things learmed in lectures is essential. I think those people with better memory are just more
enthusiastic about what they leam. After all, interest is the best teacher.
2. Why do more people rely on cellphones to memorize things?
Right, it looks like what is happening. When I was a kid and there were no smart cellphones at all,
my parents were able to store hundreds of telephone numbers. Obviously, people are going
backward. The only number I can remember now is my own number. Because ellphones are too
powerful, people are prone to using them instead of their own brains. If there is a handy and
affordable database, why bother to bother ourselves?
3. Are you good at memorizing things?
Yes. I have many methods to help memorize things. They include a mind map created for some
things logically linked, a story to remember a set of new words and homophony to memorize
somebody's cellphone number. The magic of memorizing things is rooted in the way things are
organized in your mind, just like the books in the library. Y ou retrieve the information you need
via a set route.
4. Have you ever forgotten something that was important?
Sure and that is not unusual. If I am obsessed with something else, I do forget another thing. There
was a time I forgot to bring my keys with me because I was in a rush when I left home. The lesson
I learned from that is to get prepared earlier than needed.
Work (工作)
1. Do you work or are you a student?
I am currently working now. I got a part-time job working in an educational institution as a
teaching assistant.
2. What specific things do you do on your job?
I am responsible for making speaking tests and writing tests for students. And I use the test results
to assess students' ability in English speaking and writing.
3. Do you like your job?
I quite enjoy my job. The first reason is that I myself enjoy learning English very much and my
job is all about teaching English, and I can actually learn a lot from my job. Also, my colleagues
are all very nice. They are willing to help me out whenever I need them. So, I like my job there.
4. Will you change your job in the future?
I guess I will, because my current job is actually a part-time one. In the future, I plan to go to
graduate school and when I finally graduate, I will choose another job based on my past working
and study experience.
Study (学习)
1. Do you work or are you a student?
I am a student now. I am a junior in a university.
2. What's your major?
I major in intermational business, which is about economics and global commerce.
3. What kind of things do you learn at school?
Well, our major courses include accounting, intermational trade affairs, finance, organizational
management and so on. And we also learn advanced math and English writing as general courses.
4. Is it dffcult?
Well, not all of them, but I do think advanced math is quite tricky. I am not so good at math, and
our lecturer always talks at a fast pace, which makes it more diffcult for me to understand.
5. Why did you choose this major?
I choose international business as my major because I think I can learm a lot about commerce. It
helps me build a comprehensive view of today's business world, which is of great help to me
when I plan my career in the future.
6. What's your plan for the future after you have finished your study?
I will definitely get a job. But I enjoy learning so much that I will stay in school for a lttle longer
to obtain a graduate degree. After that, I may choose to work as a lecturer in a university.
Home/Accommodation (住宿)
1. Do you live in a house or apartment/flat?
I currently live in an apartment. I rent it for 3 months, and I live there only in this summer holiday.
2. Do you like it?
Yes, I quite like it. Although it isn't very big, I don't need to share the space with someone else
and I can always make myself comfortable and do whatever I like without annoying other people.
3. What's your favorite part of your home?
It has to be the study in my new house because I enjoy reading very much. There are so many
books on the bookshelves in the study that I can always just grab a book and read there for a
whole day ifl don't feel like doing anything else.
4. What kind of apartment or house did you grow up in?
I grew up in a typical residential apartment with my parents and my grandparents. It was on the
seventh floor of the apartment building, with a living room, a kitchen, and three bedrooms.
5. What was the best part of the place?
I think the balcony must be the best part. From the balcony, I can see a park and an ancient city
wall surrounding the city. It was always quite pleasant to appreciate the scenery from the balcony.
6. What kind of place do you want to live in in the future?
To be honest, I would like to live in a house in the suburb. I prefer quiet places, so city is really
not for me. Also, I want to keep a pet in the future, and a house is definitely more suitable than an
apartment.
7. Do you know anyone who lives nearby?
Yes, I know quite a few people living nearby, and some of them are my schoolmates. It is a small
community and I have been living there for about 8 years, so I know most of the residents there.
But now there are some new people who have moved in recently, and I don't know them that
much.
8. What's your neighborhood like?
Well, I think my neighborhood is a very friendly neighborhood. People living there are all very
kind and helpful when someone is in need. And we will share delicious food during some festivals.
It is quite a harmonious community. 完整版，纸质版咨询老师领取即可~
