雅思口语第三阶段问题与答案(2)
16. What do you think of the 3 Gorges project?
I think there are two sides to this issue. On the one hand it will probably provide a lot of needed electrical energy. I mean take the area of Chongqing. It's a growing city but it's hampered by a lack of energy and it needs to be able to feed more electrical energy to some of the poorer provinces to the west of it, particularly Tibet. Also I think it will make navigation easier along the Changjiang river and that will be good for our industries.
On the other hand, I think it creates some hardships for those people living in that region, since they must be relocated and they are giving up the area that they have lived in for so long. Also, we must be very careful to make sure there is no environmental damage since there is a lot of precious life that depends on the river.
17. What do you think of the Olympic Games? Are they necessary for the world?
A From my point of view, the Olympics are very good because they allow nations to come together and bring their
best athletes together to compete. I mean if you have international competitions in special- events that's OK, but they can't take the place of the Olympics. The Olympics also does a lot for the pride of the place that hosts it and it makes the place very exciting. I am looking forward very much to the Olympics in the 2008. I think it will help out the economy immensely. For example, there will be a lot of people who can make extra income from souvenirs and as interpreters.
B I don't like the Olympics. As far as I'm concerned they are a waste of time and money. There is just too much nationalism and pressure on the athletes. For example in the last winter Olympics you had countries threatening to boycott them or pull out for all kinds of reasons, and you had some unethical judging going on. I think also that they have become too commercialised and that they've been taken over by big companies.
18. What do you think of the popularity of English in China?
Well it's quite natural don't you think? I mean the world is getting closer and closer and I think it's natural that the world begins to use a common language. Well, that means that if you want to do well in business you should at least know a little
English. Take the Internet for example. I mean, there are lots of Chinese websites, but as far as I'm concerned, you can get a much better range of knowledge if you can understand English. Some of the best industries in the future will involve international trade so if you are reasonably good at English you will be in demand. So the popularity of English is really for practical reasons. You can get a better job and you can probably have more opportunities.
19. What do you think of school uniforms?
I personally think they are a good thing. I mean it's fine for other countries to let their children have a lot of freedom with their clothing but I think that it only creates problems in many other places. I mean I read somewhere that there is a lot of bullying that takes place in North American schools and that some kids are laughed at because too often their clothes are shabby. Another thing I think you have to understand is that we stress more harmony and unity among our students. It's important for students to have this sense of unity or otherwise our nation will fall apart.
20. Should children be punished in school?
In my opinion children should be punished but not too often. I think the best way to deal with children is to guide
