Acclaim (verb) to give public approval and praise
Time-honored (adj) respected or valued because it has existed for a
long time
Off the top of my head (phrase) without giving it too much thought
Milestone (noun) a significant event in life, history, etc
Brand new (adj) completely new
Burning the candles at both ends (idiom) to work very hard and stay up very late at night
Meager (adj) deficient in quantity or quality
Usher in (verb) To make known the presence or arrival of
Turning point (noun) an event marking a unique or important historical change of course
QUESTION FOR PART 3
12.1. What is the importance of history? Do you think history is important?
Definitely yes, history has a significant role to play in our daily lives. Through historical
lessons, people are more aware of their ancestors’ achievements and therefore
appreciate the freedom and peace they are enjoying.
12.2. What is the importance of learning about history?
Studying history enables us to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
History is
illuminating and allows us to understand how past human actions influence the present
and the future, it teaches us many lessons of life, therefore it helps us be able to think
more logically and make sound judgments about current and future events. History
enlightens future generations.
Illuminate (verb) clarify
12.3. Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history?
It is true that the Internet is a good source of information and a means though which
people can discover and learn more about the past history. However, it’s quite
unpopular among people nowadays as more young people merely see the internet as
a place to relax themselves. Therefore,
TV programs or films, I suppose, are better
alternatives.
12.4. Do you think people should be able to see historical exhibitions for free? Do you
think museums should be free?
To be honest, although charging a small amount of entrance fee will give the organizers
funds to continue their operations and encourage the artists to produce more decent
works, in my country, people seem to show no appreciation of artistic values.
Therefore, the local authorities had better let people enter
for free to arouse the
public’s interests first and then, if people are interested, a small admission fee should
be considered afterwards.
Decent (adj) good
12.5. Do people like visiting museums and art galleries?
Not everyone enjoys going to museums. Most of my friends are not interested in art,
but I have a great passion for it. After I graduated, I began to enjoy taking trips to
various art exhibits. Since then I have made a few friends that are artists, and now they
invite me to their galleries quite often.
12.6. How can more people become interested in history?
I’m not that sure, but I suppose the way it’s taught at school could be improved, and
possibly made more interesting. So for example, instead
of simply staying in the
classroom, teachers could take students out more to visit historical sites and anything
of historical relevance. So that’s one thing, and as well as this I guess, um..., increasing
the amount of history documentaries on TV could also have a positive effect on
developing people’s interest in history.
12.7. Would you say movies help people develop more interest in history?
Yeah, I’d say they can, because after all, movies are quite vivid and so they make history
come alive. And another thing is that a lot of people can’t be bothered to read a book
about history, but they’d gladly go and watch a film about it, simply because movies are
a bit more entertaining. So yeah, I’d say they generally do help people become more
interested in history.
Come alive (verb) If
you make something come alive, you make it seem real and
interesting
13. Describe a garden you visited and like.
You should say
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Where the garden is
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How do you feel about it
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Why do you like it
As a citizen in a metropolitan city, I am usually partial
to fresh outing spaces for
relaxation after being up to my neck in work. The list of ideal places to visit is in fact
pretty long but if I have to single out the most preferable one, I would probably pick the
Queen Botanical Garden on the outskirt of my city. I really need to add that whenever I
am under pressure of the fast – paced living, I will pay a visit to this amazing park, stroll
around a bit to decompress. The fresh and peaceful atmosphere at this Garden totally
enables me to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After going for a stroll in
the park and get a full lung of fresh air, I feel like I’ve been fully recharged and ready for
any challenges ahead. The factors accounting for my special love to this park are not
only the fresh ambiance but also the meaning of this botanical garden dedicated to the
collection, cultivation and display of a multitude of plants, especially endangered plant
species. For years, this park has always given me lots of precious opportunities to enjoy
the stunning fauna and flora with a plenty of gorgeous flowers and trees. There is no
doubt to confirm that this garden has made great contributions to preserving local plant
diversity as well as diversifying people’s recreational activities. Almost every individual
comes to this park show their great appreciation for the local authority’s attempt in
conserving nature lives.
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