Unwind (verb) To become free of nervous tension; relax
Every now and then (idiom) sometimes
Throw a party (phrase) arrange a party
Chit-chat (noun) friendly conversation about things that are not very important
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
8.1. How often do you visit parks?
My area is filled with parks and there's a park very close to where I live, so I probably go
there once or twice a week if the weather's neither scorching hot nor freezing cold. I
love to go jogging with my father in the early morning where we can enjoy fresh air and
spectacular scenery.
Fill with (verb) To supply or provide to
the fullest extent
Scorching hot (adj) extremely hot
Freezing cold (adj) extremely cold
8.2. Do we need big parks or small parks in the city?
Personally, small parks in the city are much more convenient than big parks. Firstly, it
would serve better quality for citizens in an area. Parks are the places for people to not
only take physical exercise, but also wind down and relax. It would also create a friendly
environment for everyone. Second, a big park takes up too much available space in the
city. This space can be used for educational purposes rather than just for entertaining
ones.
Wind down (phrasal verb) to relax after a period of excitement or worry
Take up (phrasal verb) to fill a particular amount of space or time
8.3. Why is it important to have parks in a city?
Parks play an important role in a city. The foremost reason is that parks contribute to
reduction of the urban heat effect. Another reason
is Parks provide space for
neighbourhood residents to interact with each other and meet new people. They’re also
great spaces for events and for people to engage in recreational activities. This allows
people to develop a sense of community. A park is perfect for a picnic, a concert, or a
farmer’s market - whatever your community feels it needs.
Vocabulary
Engage in something (phrasal verb) to take part in a particular activity, especially one
that involves competing with other people or talking to them
A sense of community a feeling that members matter to
one another and to the group,
and a shared faith that members' needs will be met through their commitment to be
together
8.4. Do you like to visit movie theatres?
I love to spend time watching movie in cinema with my friends. That is a moment that
we can chill out after working and build up our friendship by sharing our common
hobby.
Chill out (phrasal verb) relax
Build up (phrasal verb) to create and develop something over a
long period of time
8.5. Where do people like to go on weekends?
In the past, most people usually stayed at home and spent time with family. However,
this habit has changed currently. Shopping malls and restaurants have been increasingly
opened and become the entertaining place for everyone,
especially families with
children. Moreover, officers participate in yoga classes or sport centres to exercise.
8.6. What do old people do to relax?
Stress in the elderly has many sources, including the loss of a partner, money worries,
health problems and a lack of independence. They tend to isolate themselves at home
with negative thoughts. Therefore, the elder people should be encouraged to find and
maintain social contact as interaction with other old friends. Joining to a club or
community service is another way to make them feel happier.
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