当前第10页共15页 Yes, I often watch TV. My favorite program is called "Discovery. As to why it is my favorite, I would like to mention the following Firstly, it is not science fiction but a documentary on real life events and happenings. For example, it had a program on the latest eclipse of the sun that occurred at the end of the year. Secondly, it often has items about nature. For example, last week it explained how some birds have adapted to survive in a desert 57. Do you think watching TV is a waste of time? (5-8 No, I do not think watching TV is a waste of time Firstly, one can learn a lot from watching TV, and secondly, it is a good way to relax. For example, the soap operas help me to relax, while the documentaries are informative. Lastly, I believe that tv has become the best source of information these days. For example, it is a fast and convenient way to find out about the latest news from all over the world b)FRIENDS 58. What does friendship mean to you?(5-8) One of the aspects I could tell you about regarding this topic is that friendship is very important to me. For example, I believe that friendship should be the basis for many of our relationships Husbands and wives, for example, should be friends. In addition, I need friends to help me when I am in trouble. I know this sound selfish, but I feel that it is one of the reasons why I have friends, and they would not mind me saying so. On the other hand, my friends know that I will always be available should any one of them get into some trouble 59. Do you have a lot of friends? (5-8) Yes, I have a lot of friends. Some of them are only casual friends like my friends at work, but I also have some best friends. For example, I have some friends who I have known for many years I will do anything to help them when they need me, and i know they would do the same for me 60. Do you preferto be alone or to be with friends?(5-6) I prefer to be alone. Please allow me to explain. I like reading, which takes a lot of my time Reading to me is a way of studying, so I have to do it alone. I often have to check the meaning of unfamiliar words in my dictionary, which is a slow process taking a lot of time 60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends?(5-6) prefer to be with my friends. Please allow me to explain. At work I spend most of my time alone in my office. So after work I like the company of other people. I often invite some of my friends over, and we listen to our favorite music, or just chat the whole evening 60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends?(7-8) Sometimes I prefer to be alone. For example, after a hard day at work I just want to relax without anybody disturbing me. Those are the times that I might meditate on the meaning of life for example, or just savour some fond memories. On the other hand, sometimes I want to be with friends. For example, over weekends, I like to go out with them and enjoy their stimulating 61. What do you usually do with your friends?(5-6) Firstly, we often visit the nearest net bar for a number of reasons. For example, to play computer games or to surf the net. Sometimes we chat to young people abroad We often spend hours there at a time. Secondly, we like to play basketball. For example, we would challenge another group to play against us 61. What do you usually do with your friends?(7-8) We usually go to the movies. My friends and I like cartoons very much, so we will look in the 当前第10页共15页当前第10页 共15页 当前第10页 共15页 Yes, I often watch TV. My favorite program is called ‘Discovery’. As to why it is my favorite, I would like to mention the following. Firstly, it is not science fiction but a documentary on real life events and happenings. For example, it had a program on the latest eclipse of the sun that occurred at the end of the year. Secondly, it often has items about nature. For example, last week it explained how some birds have adapted to survive in a desert. 57. Do you think watching TV is a waste of time? ( 5 - 8 ) No, I do not think watching TV is a waste of time. Firstly, one can learn a lot from watching TV, and secondly, it is a good way to relax. For example, the soap operas help me to relax, while the documentaries are informative. Lastly, I believe that TV has become the best source of information these days. For example, it is a fast and convenient way to find out about the latest news from all over the world. b) FRIENDS 58. What does friendship mean to you? ( 5 - 8 ) One of the aspects I could tell you about regarding this topic is that friendship is very important to me. For example, I believe that friendship should be the basis for many of our relationships. Husbands and wives, for example, should be friends. In addition, I need friends to help me when I am in trouble. I know this sound selfish, but I feel that it is one of the reasons why I have friends, and they would not mind me saying so. On the other hand, my friends know that I will always be available should any one of them get into some trouble. 59. Do you have a lot of friends? ( 5 - 8 ) Yes, I have a lot of friends. Some of them are only casual friends like my friends at work, but I also have some best friends. For example, I have some friends who I have known for many years. I will do anything to help them when they need me, and I know they would do the same for me. 60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 5 - 6 ) I prefer to be alone. Please allow me to explain. I like reading, which takes a lot of my time. Reading to me is a way of studying, so I have to do it alone. I often have to check the meaning of unfamiliar words in my dictionary, which is a slow process taking a lot of time. 60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 5 - 6 ) I prefer to be with my friends. Please allow me to explain. At work I spend most of my time alone in my office. So after work I like the company of other people. I often invite some of my friends over, and we listen to our favorite music, or just chat the whole evening. 60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 7 - 8 ) Sometimes I prefer to be alone. For example, after a hard day at work I just want to relax without anybody disturbing me. Those are the times that I might meditate on the meaning of life for example, or just savour some fond memories. On the other hand, sometimes I want to be with my friends. For example, over weekends, I like to go out with them and enjoy their stimulating company. 61. What do you usually do with your friends? ( 5 - 6 ) Firstly, we often visit the nearest net bar for a number of reasons. For example, to play computer games or to surf the net. Sometimes we chat to young people abroad. We often spend hours there at a time. Secondly, we like to play basketball. For example, we would challenge another group to play against us. 61. What do you usually do with your friends? ( 7 - 8 ) We usually go to the movies. My friends and I like cartoons very much, so we will look in the