Sample 1
By nature, I’m easily captivated by numerous things around me, and off the top of my
head, one such a thing is learning foreign languages, particularly English. This is a habit
I picked up since l was knee high to a grasshopper, at about 10, to acquire a huge
number of vocabularies in English.
I try to devote a great deal of my time to revising and reviewing English words, in which
I take careful notes and keep them in my pocket all the time. Each time I’m free from
work or academic study, I take them out and start whispering to myself all the words
that I have jotted down. I feel really exhilarated when I recall correctly a word after
hiding my fingers over it. If I remember exactly, there was a time I was thrilled to bits
and even shouted out loudly on the bus because I recited correctly all 100 vocabularies
in my notebook in succession.
Learning English is an activity which I have engaged in for so many years, and I take a
great pride in saying this that I have never been fed up with learning this marvellous
language. There is no limit to knowledge when it comes to a beautiful language like
English.
Vocabulary
Knee high to a grasshopper (idiom) very small and young
Devote/Dedicate something to doing something/somebody (verb) to give all of
something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something you believe
in or to a person
Jot down (verb) to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it
Exhilarated (adj) very excited and happy
Thrilled to bits (adj) extremely pleased about something.
Engage in (verb) take part in
Take pride in (phrase) to feel very pleased about something
Fed up with (phrasal verb) be bored of something
When it comes to (phrase) as for something; speaking about something
Sample 2:
I suppose there are a number of great moments that I have had throughout my life, but
for now I would like to talk about the first time I went ice-skating.
It was the summer break when I was studying abroad. We’re so bored of going to
shopping malls and eating out, thus our seniors who has lived here for more than 5
years suggested us to try ice-skating. I was quite freaked out because I was the only
person who has never known how to skate and I was so scared of falling. However, my
friends encouraged me as they said they were going to help teach me how to skate. The
skating area was very crowded. A lot of children were proficient in skating as they could
go really fast. As an amateur I fell a number of times and got my skin scratched and bled
a bit. However, I was strong enough to get up and continue practicing. At the end of the
day, I finally can skate slowly without any help. After 3-hour skating we had a large meal
and headed home.
I think what I’ve learned from skating or playing any other sport is the “never give up”
spirit. I have to take it seriously, spending countless time on it with full of passion and
energy despite failure. Even though it hurted quite badly in the following days, I’m still
thankful that my friends gave me an unforgettable experience that I’ve never thought I
could gain.
Vocabulary
Amateur (
n
): newbie, opposite to “profession”-(pro)
Freak out (verb) be shocked or frightened
Proficient in doing something (adj) skillful at doing something
At the end of the day (idiom) used for saying what you consider is the most important
thing about a situation after thinking about it
Take something/someone seriously (phrase) to think that someone/something is
important and should be given careful attention
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
10.1. Is it good for people to try new things?
I guess, people should rise to the occasion and take chances to have novel experiences,
the main reason being that they can discover their potential in new fields and cultivate
their talent. For example, if you’re always seared of water and never jump in the
swimming pool to have a swim, you won’t ever know that you have an inborn talent for
swimming. After all, changes can be tough at first, but the long-term effects are
worthwhile.
Have an inborn talent for something (phrase) God-given talent; have ability to do
something better than others from birth
10.2. How can we help others when they try new things?
There are a couple of methods that people can take into account when they want to
help their friends or children to have more informed decisions when trying new things.
The first one is that they should give advice from their own experience which can makes
their friends feel more confident in their decisions. The second approach can be that
adults should encourage their kids to be on the go, actively seeking information and
experience from others rather than being passive and randomly making a decision.
Take into account (phrase) consider something; think carefully
On the go (adj) active
10.3. Why some people are afraid to try new things?
Probably they fear the possible bad consequences of their actions. What I’m trying to
say is some people don’t have a knack for certain stuff, and believe that they will
perform poorly at it, without even making an attempt. Such reasoning can prove to be
wrong as some are an expert on it after their first try. Besides, some fear injuries or
wounds as some tasks may involve some risks, and if not managed well, you may have
to pay a big price.
Have a knack for something (phrase) To be exceptionally proficient at (doing) something
Pay the price (phrase) to suffer the consequences for doing something or risking
something.
10.4. Should young people play dangerous sports?
Personally speaking, we should give them the freedom to do what they like. After all,
Extreme sports can bring huge benefits as it boosts their confidence and gives them
unforgettable real-life experiences. Through some sports like bungee jumping or bull
riding, the young want to test their own limit and try to overcome their fears in some
areas. Having said that, the authorities should be responsible for ensuring the minimum
safety standards, like they should not allow those having cardiovascular diseases to join
the dangerous sports, as well as this, the equipment must be up to standard to minimize
the likelihood of an accident taking place.
Extreme sports (noun) a sport that is physically hazardous, such as bungee jumping or
snowboarding
Bungee jumping (noun) a sport in which a participant jumps from a high bridge, building,
etc, secured only by a rubber cord attached to the ankles
Cardiovascular disease (noun) Heart and blood vessel disease
Up to standard (adj) good enough
11. Describe an experience you spent your time with a child
Children, with their innocent mind, could make people around laugh by their witty
words and funny actions. I’m going to talk about my niece, a four-year-old energetic girl
who did something that really made me laugh my head off.
As usual, after finishing dinner, she played toys by herself. There was a night when I was
doing my assignment. Suddenly, she knocked the door and told me tenderly that she
wanted me to come over to her room. I thought she needed to take any toys on the
shelf so I came there immediately. Surprisingly, she asked me sit down and started to
sing a Korean song named “Three little bears”. She sang and did funny actions that I
couldn’t help laughing. Her parents and my mom heard the noise, they came to her
room. She was aware of many people around. Interestingly, she opened the wardrobe,
chose a pink dress like a princess, took a lipstick from my bag and acted like a true singer
that everyone couldn’t take their eyes off her. Whenever she finished, she always
questioned whether we like to listen to more songs.
We had a nice night together. Our life is so busy and it’s hard to find a true happiness
that makes us laugh and enjoy. That was probably the best part of our family memories
that I will never forget.
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