英语角话题汇总

englishcornertopic（英语角口语主题资料汇编）English Corner Topic: ResponsibilityWhat kind of responsibilities do you have to your family Are those responsibilities based on love for your family or a sense of duty or obligationWhat responsibilities do you have to your neighbors and your neighborhood Are the qualities that make for a good neighbor in the city the same as those in the countryside What kind of responsibilities do you have to your classmates/colleagues Can you think of a time that a classmate/colleague negatively effected class/work environment by not fulfilling his/her responsibilities What does it mean to be "socially responsible" What are your social responsibilities How do you know that those are your responsibilities Are they learned or did you think of them yourselfEnglish Corner Topic: Reality TVWhat is your favorite reality tv show Why do you like that one better than the othersWhy do you think reality tv shows have become so popular in recent years Do you think that dramas and sitcoms have fallen in popularityDo you think that reality tv brings out the best in the participants or the worst How do you think reality tv shows affect the people watching themIf you could participate in a reality tv show, which one would you want to be on Do you think you would be the kind of person that would do anything to win or the ‘nice’ kind of participant English Corner Topic: ThankfulnessWhat five things are you most grateful for in your life Arethey tangible things or intangibleWhat person in your life do you feel the most grateful to Why If someone helps you in a big way, how do you express your gratitude Do you use words, gifts, treat them to dinner, etc. If you do something good for s omeone but they don’t express thankfulness, how do you feel Should you do something in that situation Is it right to expect people to be gratefulEnglish Corner Topic: LoveHow would you define love What different kinds of love are there What are some different ways to express love Do you think the way you receive love and show love is the same or different Do you think that the people you love know you love them What do you think about telling someone, “I love you” When do you think that is appropriate When is it inappropriate Is it as meaningful if you say it in a language that’s not your native languageWhy is love important Do you think love is as important as movies and songs imply that it is What kind of love is most importantEnglish Club Topic: TrustHow would you define trust Is it just a feeling Is it a decision How do you come to trust a person Does building trust require time and experience with another person or can you trust someone as soon as you meet them Are there different levels of trustfor different people in your lifeWho in your life do you trust the most How has that person gained or earned your trust If you found out that person had lied to you, would you trust them again or notdo you think is a worse quality in a person- being tootrusting or not being trusting enough In what ways would life be hard for both of these kinds of peopleEnglish Corner Topic: Fame1. Who is your favorite famous person Why do you like that person How did that person become famous2. What different kinds of fame are there Is the fame a person has for being a scientist different than that of a movie star What’s the difference between ‘famous’ and ‘infamous’3. If you could be famous, what would you like to be known for Do you think you would like the life of a famous person What do you think would be hard about it4. Why do you think so many people who are famous end up in a scandal Do you think it’s possible to be famous and have integrity and good morals Do you know of any famous people that are especially respected for their good lives English Corner Topic: Wealththe following in order of importance to you: a) health b) family c) money d) a good reputation e) education. Why did you choose that order Is there any of these that you could do without are the advantages and disadvantages of being rich Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versaa person be poor and happy What do you think the hardest part about being poor would be for you if you were poor What do you do you think would be the hardest part about being rich responsibility do you think is it to take care of the poor: their family, the government, their neighbors, everyoneEnglish Corner Topic: Music's your favorite kind of music What do you like about that style of music What kinds of topics does that style of music usually take as for its content Is there a style of music that youespecially dislike Whyyou like to sing or play a musical instrument How often do you go to karaoke (k-tv) What do you like/dislike about karaoke you like to listen to different music when you are in different moods What kind of music do you like to listen to when you are sad Happy Do you think music can change a person's mood do you think all cultures have music What is the function of music in culture What do you think our world would be like without musicEnglish Corner Topic LifeStoryBriefly share the life story of someone you admire. Why do you admire that person What made his/her life special Tell the highlights of your own life story. What major events in your life made you the person you are todayIf you could change one circumstance or event in your life, what would it be WhyCreate an ‘ending’ to your life story. What are some things you want to do/accomplish before you die How can you do/accomplish those thingsEnglish Corner Topic: Dreams1. Do you often remember your dreams What’s the most recent dream you can remember Did you dream it in color or in black and white2. Do you ever have recurring dreams What are they about Why do you think you dream about that specific thing Are your recurring dreams usually good dreams or nightmares3. If you see a certain image in a dream, do you think it hasa specific meaning For example, if you saw the following things in a dream, what do you think they would mean: a road, your middle school, your mom, a bird, sand, an open door,darkness, teeth4. Have you ever dreamed something that came true in real life Do you think it’s possible to know something in a dream before it happens in real life Do you think you dream about that thing because you fear it or is there another explanation English Corner Topic: Change1. What kinds of changes in life do you look forward to What kinds of changes do you not like Why2. Do you feel like you are the kind of person that easily adapts to change or new circumstances Can you give an example from your life If you suddenly found yourself in a new city with no friends and no job, how fast do you think you could adapt3. If a person does not like change or adapt easily, how do you think that person can develop the ability to adapt What other qualities does a person that accepts change easily have4. Are there advantages to keeping things the same What things in your life would you not like to change What things about your country do you think should stay the same English Corner Topic: Acceptance1. How much do you care about what other people think of you Do you feel like are you are confident or insecure Do you feel self-conscious most of the time2. If you want to gain other people’s acceptance, what do youthink is the best way to do that Should you try to be similar to them Should you be yourself What should you do if the people around you don’t accept you3. Do you care most about people accepting you according to physical standards, mental standards, emotional standards, personality If your classmates don’t like your personality, doyou think you should try to change it4 .Do you pay attention to fads and trends Do you care about fashion or technology fads If you don’t car e about these things, whyEnglish Corner Topic: Social Networking1. What forms of social networking do you use (QQ, Facebook, MySpace, Xiao Nei) How often do you use them2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages to different social networks Do you think one is superior to the others Do you feel one is particularly safe3. What do you primarily use these social networks for Do you think it’s possible to maintain deep relationships only through social networks4. How do you think social networking has changed the way people do friendships Do you think the friendships you make on a social network are as real as the ones you make in the other areas of your lifeEnglish Club Topic: Vampires1. Do you think vampires really exist Do you think they ever existed Why or why not2. In your mind, what do you think a vampire is like Handsome or ugly Horrible or wonderful Fascinating or repulsive3. In many places in different parts of the world and at different times in history there have been stories about vampires. How do you think so many places and times have come up with stories about vampires Why do you think people today are so fascinated with vampires4. If you had to choose between dying as a human tomorrow or becoming a human-blood-drinking vampire that could live forever, what would you choose WhyEnglish Club Topic: Trust1. How would you define trust Is it just a feeling Is it a decision2. How do you come to trust a person Does trust require time and experience with another person or can you trust someone as soon as you meet them3. Who in your life do you trust the most How has that person gained or earned your trust If you found out that person had lied to you, would you trust them again or not4. Do you feel that you are trustworthy If so, why If not, why not Do you think trustworthiness is a characteristic you can developEnglish Club Topic: Being Cool1. What does it mean to be cool What does it mean to be a geek/nerd Is it possible to be both cool and a geek2. Do you think the people in your high school thought/think you were/are cool or a geek (or both)3. What social groups or positions were/are there in your high school (For example, in America, we have groups and positions like jocks, computer geeks, skaters, class clown, teacher’s pe t, student body president, cheerleader) What social group did/do you fall into Did/do you hold any special position in your school4. If you could go back and do high school again, would you If you did do it again, what would you do differently Study more or study less What social group would you want to be a part of。

Work1.What is your ideal job? (Including: How many hours per week?What kind of benefits? Located in which city?)2.What does it mean to be successful in your work？3.What kinds of situations would cause you to change jobs?4.How can you keep good relationships with your co-workers?What qualities do you want in a co-worker?5.If you have a problem with your boss, how can you resolveit? Should you talk to him directly about your problem?6.If a person has a good job opportunity in a city far awayfrom his/her spouse and child, do you think he or she should take the job?Holidays1.What is your favorite Chinese holiday? Which Western holidaymost interests you?2.Do you think holidays are very significant? What meaningsare expressed by such holidays as National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, Spring Festival and Thanksgiving?3.What is the history of your favorite Chinese holiday? (Forexample, what’s the history of Dragon Boat Festival?)4.What did you think of the National Day celebration?5.Describe your ideal holiday.Life Stories1.Briefly share the life story of someone you admire. Why doyou admire that person? What made his/her life special?2.Tell the highlights of your own life story. What major eventsin your life made you the person you are today?3.If you could change one circumstance or event in your life,what would it be? Why?4.Create an …ending‟ to your life story. What are some thingsyou want to do/accomplish before you die? How can you do/accomplish those things?Family1.Describe your family, and tell your group a story about yourfamily from your childhood.2.Who do you think should have the highest authority in thehome- the husband, the wife, or both equally share authority?If you think both should have equal authority, how should they make decisions on where to work or live if they don’t agree with each other?3.What do you expect to do to take care of your parents whenthey grow old? What do you expect your child to do for you when you get old?4.Do you think the Chinese tradition of children taking careof elderly parents will change in the future because of the One Child Policy? How can only children cope with the pressure of taking care of their parents when they are old?话题类：Friendship1.What are 3 qualities you want in a good friend? What are 3qualities you don’t want in a friend and why?2.How and where do people in China make their closestfriendships?3.If you move to a new place, what is a good way to make newfriends?4.What advice would you give a foreigner about how to developgood friendships with Chinese?Education1.Tell your group about your most enjoyable learningexperience of the past. What made it good?2.Describe what qualities you think the ideal teacher must have.What are some qualities you don’t want in a teacher?3.In Chinese society, do teachers have a high status or a lowstatus? Do you think being a teacher is a good job? Why or why not?4.Is it the teacher/school’s or the parents‟ responsibilityto teach a child good morals and behavior?Rich and Poor1.Rank the following in order of importance to you: a) healthb) family c) money d) a good reputation e) education. Whydid you choose that order?2.What are the advantages and disadvantages of being rich? Doyou advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa?3.Can a person be poor and happy?4.Whose responsibility do you think is it to take care of thepoor: their family, the government, their neighbors, everyone?Cities1.Describe your hometown, and tell your group 3 things you likeabout your hometown and three things you don’t like about it.2.If you were the mayor of your hometown, what problems wouldyou try to fix? How would you go about fixing those problems?What things would you not want to change?3.How do you feel about Changsha? What challenges do you thinkChangsha will face in the next 2 years? 10 years?4.In your mind, what city is the ideal city? Is there a placewhere you’d like to live for the rest of your l ife?What/If…1.If you could be an employee of any company in the world, whichcompany would you choose?2.What would you do if it was your best friend’s wedding, butyou didn’t have any money to give him/her?3.What would you do if you got lost in an unfamiliar city?4.If you were going to a foreign country and you could onlytake one thing with you, what would it be?Thanksgiving1.What five things are you most grateful for in your life? Arethey tangible things or intangible?2.If someone helps you in a big way, how do you express yourgratitude? Do you use words, gifts, treat them to dinner, etc.?3.If you do something good for someone but they don’t expressthankfulness, how do you feel? Should you do something in that situation? Is it right to expect people to be grateful?时事类：The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games1.In which cities did Asian Games host?2.What sports are you good at or do you like?3.Why was Hangzhou chosen to host the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games?What are the advantages of Hangzhou?4.What will you do when Hangzhou will be hosting the 2020 AsianGames?Selfie-stick ban1.Have you ever taken photos with a selfie-stick? Is that anenjoyable experience?2.What do you think why some countries have banned takingphotos with a selfie-stick?3.Will you use a selfie-stick when taking photos or not?。

∙6.1.10 English Corner Topic: Fear1. What things/circumstances are you most afraid of? Do you think there is a reason you fear those things?2. Are your fears now the same as those you had as a child? Which ones have changed? Which are the same?3. Do you think a person can overcome something they deeply fear? How? Would you ever choose to face one of your deepest fears for money, like on the tv shows?4. Do you fear death? Why or why not? Do you think being afraid of death is a good thing or a bad th ing?> 删除∙April 20th, 2010 English Corner Topic: Family Stories1. Tell the group a story from your grandparents’ childhood. How was there life then similar toyour life now?2. Tell a story from your parents’ childhood. How do your parents generally describe theirchildhood?3. Tell a story from your childhood. How do you think your childhood differed from that of yourparents and grandparents?4. What do you think your child’s childhood will be like? Do you think it will be happier or lesshappy than your childhood? Why?∙11.03.09 English Club Topic: Cities1. Describe your hometown, and tell your group 3 things you like about your hometown andthree things you don’t like about it.2. If you were the mayor of your hometown, what problems would you try to fix? How would yougo about fixing those problems? What things would you not want to change?3. How do you feel about Changsha? What challenges do you think Changsha will face in thenext 2 years? 10 years?4. In your mind, what city is the ideal city? Is there a place where you’d like to live for the rest ofyour life?。

DatingQuestions:1.Describe the appearance and the character of the person you would like to date?2.If you are a man, and a woman asks you for a date, do you feel you should pay, or that the woman should pay?3.What do you like to talk about when on a date?4.Do you believe in love at first sight?5.What was the most interesting date you've ever been on? What would you consider "the perfect date" for you?6.Does your first love still hold a special place in your heart? Do you believe that he or she will always have a special place in your heart?7.What kind of place do you think is the ideal for a first date? Why do you think so?8.What do you think about internet dating?9.How do you know you are in a relationship?10.Do you have any expectations for your partner?11.Would your parents have a problem if you married someone much older or younger than you? Would it make a difference if that person were rich?12.Have your parents ever disapproved of any of your relationships?13.What qualities are important to you in a boyfriend or girlfriend?14.What was the most boring date you've ever been on? What was the most interesting date you've ever been on?Words & Phrases1. go Dutch各人付自己的账,，AA制例句：I'd love to go, but I insist we go dutch.我很愿意去，但我坚持我们各付各的。

英语角话题收集话题一: Personality1. Which three words would you say best describe your personality?Give examples for each word you choose.2. Do you think a person ' s person results more from nature (theywere born with that personality) or from nurture (their family/society/culture formed theirpersonality)? Why? Are there certain personality traits you think result from nature and others that you think result from nurture?3. Do you think people can change their personality through effort?(For example, can a person who is shy change his personality to beoutgoing?) Can society or culture change a person ' s personality?4. If you could significantly change your personality, would you choose to? Why?话题二：Annoying1. What annoys you most about living with other people? Do you thinkyou have any habits that annoy the people you live with? If you are annoyed by your family ' s living habits, do you try not to be annoyed ordo you talk to them about it?2. What new pet peeves do you have as a result of recent technology (texting, twitter, mp3)? When do you think its not appropriate to text? Why?3. What are some things that annoy you that don ' t annoy your best friend and vice versa? Why do you think these things are different for different people?If there is someone in your class or work that really annoys you but youmust be around that person, how do you deal with that situation? Do you think there ' sa way to make that person seem less annoying to you?话题三：Acceptance1. How much do you care about what other people think of you? Do you feel like are you are confident or insecure? Do you feel self-conscious most of the time?2. If you want to gain other people ' s acceptance, what do you think isthe best way to do that? Should you try to be similar to them? Shouldyou be yourself? What should you do if the people around you don accept you?3. Do you care most about people accepting you according to physical standards, mental standards, emotional standards, personality? If your classmates don ' t like your eprsonality, do you think you should try tochange it?4 .Do you pay attention to fads and trends? Do you care about fashion or technology fads? If you don ' t care about these things, why?话题四：Health1. On a scale of one to ten (1 being the most healthy, 10 being theleast healthy) how healthy do you think you are? In what areas ofhealth do you think you are the healthiest? Least healthy?2. What do you think are your ‘ healthy habits ' ? Do you drink enough water? What are some of your unhealthy habits? Do you ever smoke or drink alcohol?3. How often do you exercise? What kinds of exercise do you like?What kinds do you not like?4. How is your diet? What thing do you think are important to ahealthy, balanced diet? What is one thing you think you could do to improve your diet? 话题五：Generations1. What characterizes the 70 ' s, 80 ' s and 90 ' s generations? Howare these generations similar? How are they different?2. What generation are you a part of? How has being a part of thatgeneration shaped your character? Do you think you would be a different person if you had been born 50 years ago?' generation?3. How is your generation different from your parentsWhat kinds of generational conflicts do you have with your parents?How different is your grandpare nts ' generation from your parents4. Is there a particular generation of the last 100 years that you feel has particularly good character? Particularly bad character? Why?话题六：Expectations1. What kinds of expectations do your parents and grandparents haveof you? Do you feel like you are fulfilling their expectations? Whathappens if you fail to meet their expectations?2. What kinds of expectations do your friends have of you? Do you ever feel like your friends have unrealistic expectations of you? If so, how do you deal with that situation?3. Do you think it ' s better for your boss/teacher to have very high expectations of you or low expectations of you? Why? What kinds of expectations do you have for your teacher/boss?4. What is expected of you culturally? If, culturally, you do something that is unacceptable, how do other people express their disapproval?How does their disapproval affect you?话题七：Dreams1. Do you often remember your dreams? What ' s the most recent dream you can remember? Did you dream it in color or in black and white?2. Do you ever have recurring dreams? What are they about? Why doyou think you dream about that specific thing? Are your recurringdreams usually good dreams or nightmares?3. If you see a certain image in a dream, do you think it has a specificmeaning? For example, if you saw the following things in a dream,what do you think they would mean: a road, your middle school, your mom, a bird, sand, an open door, darkness, teeth?4. Have you ever dreamed something that came true in real life? Doyou think it ' s possible to know something in a dream before ithappens in real life? Do you think you dream about that thingbecause you fear it or is there another explanation?话题八：Dreams1. Do you often remember your drea ms? What ' s the most recentdream you can remember? Did you dream it in color or in black andwhite?2. Do you ever have recurring dreams? What are they about? Why doyou think you dream about that specific thing? Are your recurringdreams usually good dreams or nightmares?3. If you see a certain image in a dream, do you think it has a specific meaning? Forexample, if you saw the following things in a dream, what do you think they would mean:a road, your middle school, your mom, a bird, sand, an open door, darkness, teeth?4. Have you ever dreamed something that came true in real life? Doyou think it ' s possible to know something in a dream before ithappens in real life? Do you think you dream about that thingbecause you fear it or is there another explanation?话题九：Holidays1. What is your favorite Chinese holiday? Which Western holiday mostinterests you?2. Do you think holidays are very significant? What meanings are expressed by such holidays as National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, Spring Festival and Thanksgiving?3. What is the history of your favorite Chinese holiday? (For example, what ' s the history of Dragon Boat Festival?)4. What did you think of the National Day celebration?5. Describe your ideal holiday.话题十：Happiness1. Define happiness. Is it a feeling, a state of being, a decision? Is happiness something that comes and goes with changing circumstances or something you can always have?2. What things in life and the world make you happy? Why do those things make you happy? What things take away your happiness?3. Complete the sentence: “ I would be completely happy if4. Are you the kind of person who actively tries to achieve or obtain the things you think will make you happy or are you more the kind of person who tries to accept your situation as it is and learn to be happy in it? Do you think it ' s better to be resigned to your fate or tryto change it?。

英语角是大学校园生活的一角，通过英语角可以锻炼我们的英语口语水平，很多人的英语口语就是在英语角练出来的！A Description of an English CornerCorner at the front of the English Department. More than forty, students turned up, i ncluding one Polish and three Russian students studying in our university.To begin with, at our request, the Polish student sang the song Yesterday Once More, which was followed by the song My Heart Will Go on to two Chinese students. After that, we practiced tongue twisters and guessed some riddles. During the next two hours we talked f reely with each other. Many of the participants are sports fans, including the Russian students and they talked a lot about the Olympic Games and European football matches, Moreover, as for the Chinese students, they learned something about the history of Vodka from the Russianstudents. On the other hand, all of the foreign students learned what Chinese usually do durin g the Spring Festival.Everyone present enjoyed it very much. It is really true that people from different cou ntries can exchange their ideas in English and get a better understanding of each other. And we need to work to build a cultural bridge between China and the rest of the world.。

关于食物的英语角话题Food is an important topic of discussion in English corner, as it connects people from different cultures and backgrounds. It provides an opportunity to learn about each other's traditions, preferences, and experiences with various cuisines. This article aims to explore the subject of food in English corner conversations, discussing common questions, vocabulary, and cultural aspects related to food.1. IntroductionFood plays a vital role in our daily lives and serves as a means of nourishment, pleasure, and communication. Engaging in discussions about food in English corner is a great way to stimulate conversation and improve language skills. Let's delve into some common topics of discussion related to food.2. Sharing Personal Food ExperiencesAn excellent way to start a conversation about food is by sharing personal experiences. Participants can talk about their favorite dishes, memorable meals, or unique food encounters. This will not only provide insights into one's cultural background but also generate interest and curiosity among others.3. Discussing Traditional CuisinesEnglish corner discussions often revolve around traditional cuisines from different countries. Participants can describe the key ingredients, preparation methods, and popular dishes associated with their culture. This exchange ofinformation encourages cultural understanding and fosters appreciation for diverse culinary heritages.4. Exploring Food VocabularyFood-related vocabulary is essential to effectively communicate during discussions. Participants can learn and practice terms like ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavors. Additionally, discussing food-related idioms and expressions can add an interesting twist to the conversation.5. Healthy Eating HabitsThe topic of healthy eating is relevant in today's society. Conversations in English corner can focus on sharing tips for maintaining a balanced diet, discussing the benefits of specific foods, or exploring the concept of mindful eating. This encourages participants to adopt healthier habits and learn from each other's perspectives.6. Exchanging RecipesSharing recipes is a popular and engaging activity in English corner conversations. Participants can discuss their preferred cooking methods, secret ingredients, and personal adaptations to traditional recipes. This not only expands culinary knowledge but also promotes creativity in the kitchen.7. Exploring Food EtiquetteFood etiquette varies across cultures, making it a fascinating topic for discussion. Participants can talk about table manners, dining customs, and the significance of certain rituals associated with food. Understanding andrespecting these cultural nuances can enhance cross-cultural communication and foster mutual respect.8. Dining ExperiencesConversations about dining experiences can spark interesting anecdotes and stories. Participants can discuss their favorite restaurants, memorable meals, or unusual food establishments they have encountered. This promotes engagement and allows participants to learn about new places to explore.9. Food and FestivalsMany festivals and celebrations worldwide are closely tied to food. Engaging in conversations about food-related traditions during festivals provides an opportunity to learn about different cultures' festivities. Participants can discuss the significance of specific dishes and the customs associated with these celebrations.10. Travel and FoodThe relationship between travel and food is undeniable. Participants can share their culinary experiences from different countries, describing unique delicacies they have encountered during their travels. This not only enhances language skills but also encourages participants to explore new destinations.11. ConclusionEngaging in discussions about food in English corner not only expands vocabulary and improves language skills but also promotes cultural understanding and appreciation. By exploring personal food experiences, traditional cuisines, healthy eating habits, and other related topics,participants can connect through their shared love for food. So, let's keep the conversation going and discover the world of flavors and traditions together.。

英语角话题-travellingTravellingMay Day is coming! And the travel season is coming too!Seeing is believing!Join us and share your travel experiences and your travel plans!Ⅰ.Why do people travel?●To see beautiful sceneries●To enjoy delicious food●To meet and make friends●To get to know the customs and living habits of the local people●For pleasure/ relaxation●Be away from one’s work or homelands●For learning: learn much about the ge ography, language, and history of theplaces you visit……Ⅱ.How do people travel and why do people choose the means of transportation?●By plan/train/ship/bus/car/bike/subway/spaceship…●A. Cost(花费) B. Safety(安全) C. Comfort (舒适)D. Quickness(快捷)E. Convenience (方便)Ⅲ.Where are you going for vacation?●At home:--The Great Wall(长城) --Tian’anmen Square（天安门）--Forbidden City（紫禁城）--Budala Palace(布达拉宫) --Yunnan(云南)●Abroad:--Venice(威尼斯) --New York, America（美国）--Holland(荷兰) --Canada(加拿大) ---Fujiyama，Janpan日本富士山●The Moon/Mars/......Ⅳ. When/which season are you going?●--the Spring Festival --May Day --National Day--weekend --summer( winter) vacationⅤ.Others:1.Who are you going with?2.What are you doing for vacation?3.How long are you staying there?4.What’s your feeling about your trip?5.What’s the most unforgettable experience during your vacation?TravellingIt is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has become one of the faster growing industries in most countries.The main reason why people travel is, perhaps, for pleasure. For example, having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a widened trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation. For another example, spending an annual holiday travelling abroad is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic, ready to work harder.Travelling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you area careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge acquired from travel, as you will have found in your life, is no less valuable than that from any influential reference book.。

Topics for English Corner1. PressureAs the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing as it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “flight or fight” and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.2. Cheating on the CampusI walked into the examination room, tired and stressed. I had been up late the night before, preparing for our first arithmetic test of the year.When everyone sat down, test papers were handed out and I began. Less than ten minutes later, our teacher announced he had an errand to run, and told us to keep working until he returned. As soon as he walked out of the door, however, I knew exactly what was going to happen.I continued concentrating on the questions in front of me, but suddenly the room was not so quiet any more. With a sigh I lifted my head, and looked around the room.Now that the teacher had gone, many of the students began sharing answers and discussing the problems together. Although this was far from the first time, once again I was filled with a feeling of disappointment. I tried to continue working, but my mind was now clogged with confusion and disappointment. After all, this was an important exam, and we were seniors in high school. Shouldn't we be trustworthy enough to be left alone in the classroom without the teacher having to worry about us cheating?CheatingThe word brings to mind many different connotations, from deception to dishonesty to corruption. I have always been against cheating and have worked hard to earn my grades honestly, seeing what have happened all around me is very difficult to accept. I have never really understood how difficult it can be to resist cheating, until I began to witness my peers doing it on a daily basis. For many, cheating has become just a part of everyday life, and they don't even think twice about doing it. I can't even explain how disappointing it feels to put all my effort into a homework assignment orstudying for a test, and then see someone else cheat to get a better grade. To me, the grade one receives should represent not only his intelligence, but also how much effort and hard work he has applied to honestly earn the grade.A few weeks later, when our class ranks were disclosed, I was very excited to rank 2nd in my class. I honestly felt that the amount of work and commitment I had made to my studies throughout high school earned me this place, and I was proud to have come this far. However, I was wondering about those who had cheated to get where they were. Many of them were ranked close to me, and even at the top of the class.I have contemplated many times whether it is right to let all these acts go unreported and to let these students continue to think that cheating is the best solution. Of course the temptation to cheat will always be there, but as a result many of these students will never be able to experience how good it feels to earn a good grade through hard work. Cheating may seem like the easiest solution now, but in the future it will make things much more difficult. These students who become accustomed to cheating on a regular basis will find it may progress far beyond their schoolwork. They will continue to deceive others in all aspects of their lives, from personal to business relationships. I just hope that some day they will be able to realize that cheating and misleading others cannot be kept up forever. Eventually, they will realize for themselves that the only way to success is to work honestly, and to honestly earn what they want. All I can do is to pray and hope that some day, somehow, people will be fair and honest. It's a simple wish, but a sad one that is probably beyond my grasp.As for my first arithmetic test, I ended up getting a 142 on it. As I sat in class thatday, I listened to the students around me, who had cheated, bragging about their grades each other. I have now realized that no matter how angry I get, or how much I complain about it, some of these students will continue to cheat, as long as they can get away with it. Although my 142 may not be perfect, I can walk out of the room feeling good about myself, and being proud that I worked to the best of my ability. I feel confident in what I believe is right will help me grow better as a human being, and hopefully it can help me to advance one step further on the long, complicated path of life.3. Worries about TelephoneAs is known to all, telephone is one of the most indispensable parts in people's everyday life. However, it has brought a lot of worries as well as quite some trouble to me.As long ago as I was studying in junior high school, my deskmate, who was rather poor at his school work simply regarded me as his private teacher. On average he telephoned me five times a day and asked me many questions concerning different subjects, which made it hard for me to concentrate on my own study. However, thinking that he was in real need of help, I did my best to provide him with satisfying answers, although it always took me plenty of time.Since I entered senior high school, more trouble emerged. Maybe owing to my good study and my appearance which seems always ready to help others, at school, I was invariably surrounded by several puzzled faces and my brain was thus constantly filled with a large number of academic questions. Then at home, on the phone, I wasinevitably wanted by my classmates and even my former ones to solve their problems of study, especially before the exams, during which period of time I was almost fully engaged by those regular telephones. And I just couldn't concentrate on my preparations for the exams.However, as time went by, it turned out to be more than Mom could possibly bear. Every night's continual disturbance eventually gave up to the explosion of her annoyance . "You are a student. You aren't their teacher!" she said angrily to me, "They only care about their own study. They've never thought of your heavy burden." "One day, you will see them making great progress while you yourself...."At first, I didn't take it seriously as I thought she didn't understand me. I really didn't want to disappoint my friends. I even reasoned her with all the good that answering telephones would do to the mastery of my own knowledge. But that didn't help at all. What was worse, for the next several months, I had indeed had a hard time putting up with Mom's endless screaming every time after a phone call. The worst was that at last she spoke really loudly when I was answering a phone call. At those moments, I felt really embarrassed because her penetrating remarks could be heard by my classmates. What would they think of her and then me?I understood that Mom was just worried about my school work, but as far as I could see from my academic achievements, I had not been affected by answering the calls. So by then I was still under the impression that it wouldn't do much harm to my study. Therefore I persisted in answering each phone call regardless of Mom's opposition.It was not until I got poor marks during the two consecutive examinations that I came to realize how telephone had affected my study. What was more important, I shouldn't have placed too much concern over other people's attitude towards me. I shouldn't have turned away from the reality that I didn't have enough time and energy to spare. My ambition of becoming a key university student was unlikely to achieve unless I put my whole heart to the arduous and tortuous process of study. Mom was right.Thus, it was necessary for me to do something to make my telephone somewhat silent. How? I had no alternative but to appeal to my classmates. To my great comfort, they all understood me and promised to ask fewer questions on the phone.Sure enough, ever since then, I have been able to go on smoothly with my study every evening, free from the frequent blaring of the phone and the screaming of Mom. Of course, occasional telephone calls still distract me now and then. But I don't have to 'worry' about the ill results of them any more.Above all, I have already got out of the trouble brought about by phone calls and I've come to know that it is absolutely important for a student like me to have a correct and practical attitude towards the relationship with his classmates and the relationship between helping others with their study and making progress himself.4. My favorite pastimeDo you often surf the internet?Do you like traveling? Where have you been?Can you say something about the characteristics of these places?5. What're your criteria for making friends?6. How do I go about learning Chinese well?There is actually no need for you to ask someone else that question; you only have to ask yourself the following hypothetical question.　If a foreigner were to ask you: “How do I go about learning Chinese well? How can I become so fluent that I can mimic the speech and writing of a Chinese?” what would you have said to him?You probably would tell him to read a lot, listen more and practice writing and speaking as much as possible. On top of that, you would tell him that knowing a bit of Chinese tradition, culture, history, myths and legends, folklore, children’s rhymes … will all contribute to his proficiency in the language.　So, there you have it. You do not need to go around asking other people how you could become proficient in English. You have the answer all along. All you need to do is to apply those same principles you would have given to this foreigner and apply them to your own situation.　I am not here to endorse or condemn any particular method of learning. One must realize that different people would thrive under different techniques. (However, I do object to certain hypes and misleading promotional methods used by certain schools.) Just remember the old saying :” All roads lead to Rome” 條條大路通羅馬。