1.How do you view those people who strive to seek fame? What influence may fame have on a person's life? AA: Did you watch Voice of China last night? I think the singers are just tried to seek fame.B: Why do you think so?A: Look, fancy clothes, touching story. They are spurred by impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers.B: Well so how do you view those people who strive to seek fame?A: A person who seeks fame is like a dog chasing his own tail When he captures it, he does not know what else to do but to continue chasing itB: Do you mean that the lure of drowning in fame's imperial gbry is not easily resisted?A: Exactly, and the cruelty of success is that it often leads those who seek such success to participate in their own destruction.B: well you mean fame will likely contaminate a man's soul, aren't you? It's of significant for a man to remains true to himself.A: Yes. But seldom people can remain true. For example, the famous Irish writer Oscar Wilde, paid heavily for remaining true to himself both social and sexual to which the public objected.B: On the other hand, those who gain fame most often gain it as a result of expbiting their talent for singing, dancing, painting, or writing, etc.A: Yes, but there is little deny that it is those who fail that reap the greatest reward: freedom! They can express themselves in unique and original ways without fear of losing the support of fans.B: Unfortunately for most people, however; failure is the end of their struggle, not the beginning.A: That's true. Thomas Edison was thrown out of school in the fourth grade, because he seemed to his teacher to be qu让e dulL But he remains true to himself；and consist to work.B: So what do you think we should do instead of trying so hard to achieve success?A: Try to be happy w让h who you are and what you do. Try to do some works that you can be proud of.B: I agree w让h this point. Maybe you won f t be famous in your own lifetime, but you will be better than before at least.2.What do you think of young people's craze for their idols? AA: You know what, Susan took 3 part time jobs in order to attend Bingbang's concert! And she is on diet to save the money for a shirt which showed up at their ins. That's crazy!B: Come on, idolatry is quite common among the youth nowadays. Generally speaking, young people are inclined to adore the people who excel in appearance；intelligence or talent.A: But if we simply worship the idols by go to their concerts or pursuing fashions unreasonably, the idolatry is certainly a waste of money time and energy.B: Actually, I wonder what the significance of keep shouting out at the concert until their throats go hoarse. Why not make full use of time to create a promising future?A: Yes, What's more, idolatry leads young people to mix the reality with the fancy. You see, the attractive appearances and unusual styles of stars tell nothing about the harsh reality but leave them dreaming of getting something for nothing.B: Yes, idolatry affects both the world and worth values of teenagers. But we will lead a positive life if we endeavor to improve ourselves by bridging the gap between our models and us.A: Howevei; the young people are far from mature to identify what are the truth, the goodness, and the beauty. They will tend to consider their idols as perfect models.B: Exactly. Even the negative aspects of their icons can be beautified, for example, young fans may think their icons' sexy or violent behaviors is cooLA: Well so we should seize our invaluable youth and protect ourselves from blind idolatry.3.What should an effective welfare system be like? AA: I saw the news that because of all kinds of unfair things in the society there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor; and many people live in a great trouble.B: Yes, sometimes I wonder whether we have a welfare system or not.A: Of course we have, but it maybe not that effective.B: So in your opinion what should an effective welfare system be like?A: I think that an effective welfare system should be fair; complete and can brings kindness to the people who really need it.B: Yes, and the government should establish some reasonable policies that can make sure the people who need help really get the assistance payments and can live a happy life.A: And people who needs assistance should be free to develop their talents without guilt or fear一just hold a good, steady job. Besides, some special equipment which can bring some convenient should installs in the public area.B: And the caseworkers should be honest and rich of sympathy, so those policies can work effective. A good system should encourage people to live a better life, not seek evidence all the time to convict them of cheating.A: Well on the other hand, a welfare client is supposed to be honest, they shouldn't tell the caseworker that the landlord raised the rent by a hundred dollars or something like that.B: Yes, exactly. So an effective welfare system need the joint efforts of the whole society.4.Is it justifiable for devetoping countries to invest large sums of money in telecommunication networks? AA: Did you hear that? The latest news said by installing optical fibei; digital switches, and the latest wireless transmission systems, a parade of urban centers and industrial zones from Beijing to Budapest are stepping directly into the Information Age.B: Wow, Places that until recently were deaf and dumb are rapidly acquiring up-to・date telecommunications.A: Yes, that will let them promote both internal and foreign investment. Transformation is occurring that should greatly boost living standards in the devetoping worldB: I wonder how does it work?A: Widespread access to information technologies, for example, promises to condense the time required to change from labor-intensive assembly work to industries that involve engineering, marketing, and design.B: Like Telecommunications is a key to Shanghai1s dream of becoming a top financial center; is that right?A: Exactly.B: But It may take a decade for many countries in Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe to improve telecommunication networks.A: Well How fast these nations should push ahead is a matter of debate. Many experts think Vietnam is going too far by requiring that all mobile phones be expensive digital models.B: These countries lack experience in weighing costs and choosing between technologies. For countries that have lagged behind for so long, the temptation to move ahead in one jump is hard to resist.A: Yes, so it is justifiable for developing countries to invest large sums of money in telecommunication networks.B: Exactly. Just like the old saying goes," No pay no return0.5.How do you understand "I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude"? BA: I saw a beautiful sentence in Wechat.B: What is it?A: T never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude/5 Do you familiar with it?B: Yes, of course. It was told by Thoreau, the author of Walden. Did you ever readthis book?A: Nope, would you mind tell me something about this book?B: Of course not. This book emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, solitude；and closeness to nature.A: So, how do you think? Do you think being solitude can make ones comfortable?B: Well, it's hard to say. For example, a king is alone, and it is always necessary for the king to be alone. He doesn't need to accept any person's identity, or anyone's mercy. The real solitude is noble.A: Yes, I'm quiet agree with you. A solitary man, no matter what kind of environment he is in, he can make himself quiet, he is always able to enjoy himself. We, as human beings, need time to be alone.B: Actually, the cond让ion of loneliness rises and falls； but the need to talk goes on forever. Its more basic than needing to listen. We still need friends we can tell important things to, people we can call to say the daily succession of small complaints.A: Exactly. People deal w让h each other every day. This interaction is at the heart of social life. Its important to be solitude and settle down and make ourselves comfortable. But more importantly; stay rationaLB: I'm totally agree w让h you.6.Do you think theme parks like Disneyland will be a cultural invasion to the local culture? AA: Hey! You know what? I've heard that Shanghai has conditions to build an excellent Disneyland and all preparations are well under way.B: Yes, I r ve heard about that, the news has sparked a heated debate on the Internet. Although some people are exc让ed about what a Disneyland might bring to the city; many expressed their disagreement and worries.A: Yeah, many people view the proposed park as a "'cultural invasion/ They are worried that American cultural and entertainment concepts carried by Disneyland might strike a blow to Chinese culture. Do you think theme parks like Disneyland will be a cultural invasion to the focal culture?B: Well people welcoming the Disneyland challenge that transnational and trans-regional cultural communication is an irreversible trend and the Chinese should welcome the introduction of various foreign cultures.A: The unrestricted introduction of foreign culture might threaten the cultural security of China. No matter how globalization evolves, it is not good to have a world full of Disneyland parks and Hollywood movies.B: As the global brand of a resort theme park, a Disneyland represents happiness and attracts tourists of all ages and from all kind of country. What's wrong w让h building a resort place like this? Besides；Shanghai is well justified in opening another window to show off its image as well as China's commitment to opening up.A: Well that's all right. But while we should regulate foreign investment in the entertainment industry according to law, we must adopt an open mind in developing our entertainment industry trying to absorb good elements of other cultures and mix them into an advanced culture with Chinese characteristics.B: If so, we can create more signature images that are popular; appealing, long-lasting and rich with Chinese cultural characteristics to satisfy people's mental demands.A: Exactly.7・ How do you understand "without the software of emotional maturity and self-knowledge, the hardware of academic training alone is worth less and less"? BA: Did you see the movie called Forrest Gump? I was deep-touched by the hero.B: It is a story about a man who become successful w让h low IQ isn f t it?A: That's right. His experiences proved that people with tow intelligence can be successful, as long as he has a high EQ. I heard a very interesting sentence "without the software of emotional maturity and self-knowledge, the hardware of academic training alone is worth less and less." So, how do you understand it?B: I think it means that the academic training is useless without cultivating emotional intelligent. However; at one point in time, IQ was viewed as the primarydeterminant of success.A: But some critics began to realize that high intelligence is not the only reason for success. Although being smart is very important, but more important is how to well use the intelligence you have. No matter how broad, knowledge is useless until it is applied And application takes high EQ.B: Ho we ven IQ is still recognized as an important element of success, particularly when it comes to academic achievement. People with high IQs typically to do well in school often earn more money, and tend to be healthier in generaL So, I think having a high IQ is really important.A: You're right. But today experts recognize it is not the only determinate of life success. Instead, it is part of a complex array of influences that includes emotional intelligence among other things.B: You mean, one's character determines one's destiny, which stresses on the importance of EQ. And a high EQ will make a person become more optimistic, confident and passionate in his work. Is that right?A: Yes, research has found that individuals w让h strong leadership potential also tend to be more emotionally intelligent, suggesting that a high EQ is an important quality for business leaders and managers to have.B: Therefore, while EQ indeed can't be ignored, IQ is also vital for one to be successfulA: That's right.。
