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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Visiting People1. What is the value (or importance) of visiting others?Well I think most importantly, it shows the person youre visiting that they mean something to you. And in todays day and age, you know, its all too easy to just send someone a message or call them up, so if you go to
2、 the trouble of actually visiting someone, then I think it means a lot to them.Todays day and age = 今天的时代Call someone up = call someone for spoken English, we often add “up”go to the trouble of doing sth = 不辞劳苦地做某事it means a lot to them = 对他很有意义2. Do you ever feel that its inconvenient when someone
3、visits you?Yeah, Id say occasionally I do. You know, I think weve all experienced times when having a guest over to our home hasnt been the most convenient thing, especially if they overstay their welcome! But more often than not, I find it very enjoyable having people over, and dont see it as being
4、 inconvenient at all.Overstay their welcome = 逗留过久而惹人生厌More often than not = 多半Having people over = inviting people to my home3. Are there any differences between the way children visit their friends and the way adults visit their friends?Yeah, I suppose there are. I mean, when children visit their
5、friends, they tend to play games together rather than talk about stuff, which is what adults normally do. For example, when I think back to when I was a child, I would always be playing a game of some sort whenever I visited a friend, but now when Im visiting friends, we normally just have a few dri
6、nks together and chat about stuff. So yeah, Id say this is probably the main difference.when I think back to = 当我回想起So yeah = 所以嗯 （often used in spoken English at the beginning of the end sentence）Id say = I think = I would say4. In China, when people visit each other, what questions do they ask eac
7、h other? Well I guess the usual questions are things like, “hows it going”, “what are you up to these days?” um, “Hows everything going with your work?” So you know, Id say its actually pretty much the same as in other countries.hows it going = how are you doing = how are youwhat are you up to = wha
8、t are you doing? (e.g. what are you up to this weekend = what are you doing this weekend?Pretty much = more or less (差不多)5. Should the guest offer help to the host?Well, I wouldnt say its necessary, and the host certainly wouldnt expect it, but I think if a guest did offer help, then it would be a n
9、ice gesture. And I mean, even if the host didnt take them up on the offer, it would still leave a good impression on them.A nice gesture = 友好的表示6. Is the way people visit other people in China today different to the way people used to visit each other in the past?Thats an interesting question, and I
10、m not actually that sure, because I didnt really pay that much attention to it when I was younger. But I suppose in the past, people didnt really use to bother with taking gifts and things when they went to see their friends, whereas if you went empty-handed to visit someones house now, it wouldnt l
11、eave a good impression, and your host would probably label you as being stingy!Bother = 费心 (often we use it in the negative, for example: “most people dont bother to exercise every day”) it can also mean “懒得做某件事 cant be bothered to do something”, for example, “I usually cant be bothered to cook in t
12、he evenings”)Empty-handed = 空手Stingy = 小气Label you as being = 被起了个的绰号7. How do you think the way people visit each other will change in the future?Let me have a little thinkumactually I cant really see it being that much different to how it is now. But I think what could happen in the future is that
13、 people will visit friends in places like cafes and restaurants instead of actually going to their homes, the reason being that its less effort for the host that way!I cant really see it being that much different to how it is now = 我觉得跟现在不会有太大差别8. If a friend was visiting you at home, how would you
14、make them feel comfortable?Well, thinking about it, I would firstly put some background music on, so that there were no awkward silences, if you know what I mean! And I would also make sure that the temperature was just right, so for that I would most likely turn on the air-conditioning. Oh and fina
15、lly, I would let them help themselves to whatever food or drink they wanted, which I think would make them feel at home.awkward silence = 尴尬的沉默make sure = 确保9. How do people entertain guests at home?They entertain them in a number of ways, of which the most common would be preparing a nice meal for
16、them. And by that I mean a lot of food and drink would be prepared, as its the case here in China to prepare more than is really needed. You know, its the sign of a good host!by that I mean = 我的意思是说as = becauseits the case here in China to = 这里的情况是1. What do you think are the good points and the not
17、-so-good points about eating a picnic lunch?Well, looking at the good points, Id say that firstly, its a very pleasant feeling sitting outside to eat, because you can enjoy the fresh air and sunny weather while youre eating, assuming its a nice day of course! And it also makes a nice change from sit
18、ting inside to eat, which we do most of the time.So those would be some of the good things about it, and as for the downsides, well I guess if youre unlucky, you might get mosquitos(蚊子) or things flying around you, which could get quite irritating (厌烦), especially if you got bitten by one. And as we
19、ll as this, I suppose another not-so-good thing about them is that its a bit of an effort carrying all your food and drink to the picnic site.But on the whole Id say the good points definitely outweigh the bad points!assuming = 假定its a bit of an effort = 有点麻烦the good points (definitely) outweigh the
20、 bad points = 优点大于缺点 2. On what occasions (or, in what circumstances) do people choose to eat outdoors and on what occasions do people choose to eat in a restaurant?Well Ive never really thought about it before, but my feeling would probably be that people generally eat outdoors on informal (非正式的) o
21、ccasions, for example when theyre with friends or family, whereas(而) I think its fair to say that for more formal occasions, like business dinners and banquets, people tend to choose restaurants to eat at, probably because its relatively easier to organize.So thats one thing, and I think its also tr
22、ue that a lot of people like to go for picnics when they have a whole day free, because having a picnic generally takes a lot longer than having a meal at home or in a restaurant.I think its fair to say that = 我觉得可以说3. What are some differences between eating in an open-air environment and eating in
23、doors?Well obviously one of the differences would be that if youre eating outside, youre gonna be affected by the weather, whereas if youre indoors, then it really doesnt matter what the weathers like, because it wont have any affect on your meal. So thats one thing, and from a more personal point o
24、f view, I find that eating outside is generally more relaxing than eating inside, which is because I think being outside has a kind of calming effect on us, if you know what I mean!has a calming effect = 有镇静效果4. Do Chinese people often have picnics?Well its hard to generalize, of course, but on the
25、whole (总的来说), I wouldnt say they do, at least not here in Hangzhou anyway, because it seems to me that most people either eat at home or at a restaurant, simply as its much less effort than preparing a picnic. And I mean, if I think of the people I know, they probably only have a picnic about two or
26、 three times a year, if that!its hard to generalize, of course = 有点难概括 （当然）at least not here in Hangzhou anyway = 至少不在这里（杭州）two or three times a year, if that! =，顶多量、三次5. If you were going to have a picnic, what sort of place would you choose to go to?Well first of all, Id want to go to a place whic
27、h was well away from traffic, because that way it would be more peaceful, and you wouldnt get horrible exhaust fumes blowing around you. And as well as this, I would also choose a place with lots of greenery, for example sitting on a nice lawn surrounded by trees and flowers, because I mean, thats w
28、hat having a picnics all about, isnt it.a place which was well away from = 离远一点that way it would be more peaceful = 这样就会平静一点thats what having a picnics all about, isnt it = 野餐不就应该这样子，对不对！Sit in the shade= 坐在阴凉处6. When people are going to have a picnic, what preparations do they usually do?Well Id sa
29、y the first thing people do is go to the supermarket to get all the food, and also things like disposable (一次性的) cups and plates, which they can just throw after theyve finished using them. So thats probably the main thing, and depending on how big the picnic is going to be, some people might decide
30、 to cook a few dishes to take on the picnic. What else?还有什么？ Um., oh yeah, and one other thing people might need to do if theyre going to a popular picnic area is to make a booking a few days in advance, because some places can get pretty crowded.1. What do you think happiness is?Well, in simple ter
31、ms, I guess Id say its a feeling that we get when were content with something, for example when were doing something we enjoy.in simple terms 简单地说 (used especially when explaining something)2. What are some things that make you happy?Let me have a little thinkum well, first of all, what always makes
32、 me happy is seeing my friends and family happy, which I suppose is probably the same for everyone. And as well as that, Id say just doing the things I enjoy always puts me in a happy mood, you know, like playing the piano, and going to KTV with my friends.3. Do you think people who have more talent
33、 are happier than others?No I wouldnt say they are. I mean, there are countless examples of famous singers and actors who were extremely talented, but for some reason turned to things like drugs or alcohol in order to escape the depression they felt. And on the other end of the scale, there are peop
34、le with seemingly very little talent, but who are very happy and content with their life. So for me Id say happiness bears no relation at all to the amount of talent a person has.on the other end of the scale - 在另一极端 seemingly -看来似乎bears no relation at all 根本没有关系 (you can also say, “bears little rel
35、ation to)4. Do you think money makes people happy?Yeah, I suppose it does. You know, I think its fair to say that money makes us all feel happy to some degree, because you can do so much with it, like buy new clothes or go on holiday or whatever. But saying that, Id say its only a kind of short-term
36、 happiness that we get from money, because the feeling soon fades, as Im sure youll agree! So I think if we want to enjoy long-term happiness, then its really other things that bring about it, like appreciating what we already have in life.To some degree -到某个程度 But saying that 但话又说回来the feeling soon
37、 fades 那个感觉一会儿就消失 bring about 导致 appreciating 感激5. Are the things that make people happy today the same as several decades ago?I guess the answer would have to be yes and no. Yes, because there are things like helping others which have always made people feel happy and will always continue to do so.
38、 And no, because people nowadays have generally become more materialistic, which is a reflection of the society we now live in. So a lot of happiness now comes from acquiring material goods and possessions, like houses and cars, which wasnt so much the case several decades ago.6. Why do people feel
39、happy when they are with members of their family?Well I suppose the reason is simply that our family are people we love and feel close to, so its natural that being with them will make us feel happy. I guess thats all there is to it!thats (really) all there is to it - 也不过如此而已7. In general, what do y
40、ou think makes a happy family?Thats a good question, and thinking about it, I would say its basically just showing love, support and appreciation to one another. So in other words, I think its not enough for us to just love our family members, but also show it, and by doing this we will be able to c
41、reate happiness within the family. For example, you know, if a child does badly in a school exam, their parents should encourage and support them, as opposed to telling them off, and if they do well or win a prize, then their parents should show how proud they are. And in this way, I think the famil
42、y will definitely be a happy one!as opposed to 而不 tell off 教训, 斥责;训斥;训诫 in this way 这样做8. What kind of people do you think are most likely to be happy?I guess its probably people who have a positive outlook on life, because they always tend to look on the bright side of things. So for instance, if t
43、hey come across problems, theyll probably see them as challenges rather than problems.Have a positive outlook on life -积极面对生活、对生活充满热情look on the bright side of things - 对事物抱乐观态度、从好的方面看9. Do you think there is any relationship between a persons age and their happiness?Yeah, Id say there probably is,
44、because for example, most young children seem to be very happy most of the time, one of the reasons being that theyre blissfully unaware of all the pressures of modern-day life. And for a lot of adults, the pressure they face can be overwhelming, which naturally has an effect on their mental well-be
45、ing, and can lead to a mid-life crisis. Having said all that though, I think its very possible to go through ones whole life being happy if you live it in the right wayblissfully unaware 幸福地不知道 Mid-life crisis -中年危机 Having said all that though 不过话虽然这么说10. Some people say the happiest time in peoples
46、 lives is the period when they are at school? Do you agree?No I dont, Id say its too big a generalization. I mean, of course, it might be the happiest time for some, but not for everyone. You know, we all have different experiences of our time at school, and for a lot of people it probably wasnt tha
47、t enjoyable, because they might have been bullied for example.Generalization 概括 Be bullied by someone 被别人欺负 （一般指的比较严重的起伏）11. Do young people and old(er) people find happiness from the same things?No, Id say theres probably a slight difference. Because I mean, older people seem to find happiness from the simple things in life, such as playing a game of chess or simply sitting outside their homes