【事件】
*encourage
Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn’t
want to do
You should say:
Who he or she is 他一直是环保的人/想做贡献，但是公务员很难，他不敢
What you encouraged him/her to do 考公务员
How he/she reacted 一开始拒绝/我鼓励他并陪她泡图书馆-最后考上了，感谢我
And explain why you encouraged him/her to do it 因为他曾经跟我说过他的城市主张，我很赞同，我也想让城市更美好
-who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I persuaded my close friend Mr Lee to strive for his dream.
Mr Lee is an environmentally conscious person and he has had a keen interest in environmental protection ever since he was a child. One day, he told me that, honestly, he has a dream of becoming a mayor of our city so he can act as a policymaker to make contributions to our environment.
However, he dared not do that cuz it can be a difficult task to become a civil servant, let alone promotion to mayor.
-what
[encouragement]Then, I told him in life we must take risks. Do not only do things that you think you can you. It it imperative to get out of your comfort zone and take up a new challenge.
Although in order to be a civil servant, you have to pass an annual recruitment examination, and the acceptance rate of favored positions are fairly low, you must have a try and push yourself to the limits to strive for your dream!
-reacted
After hearing that, Mr Lee decided to give himself a chance and registered for the recruitment exam.
Several months had past since he took the exam, one day, when I was walking to my dormitory, suddenly I received I phone call. It was Mr Lee, he informed me that he successfully past the exam and what was even more exciting was that he came first!
He expressed his gratitude for my impeccable advice. We were all over the moon.
-why encourage
As for why I encouraged him..well...because he said he wanted to make policies to combat the effects of climate change and I agree with him. So, encouraging him to become a mayor is my own way to make contributions our planet.
*bored
Describe a time when you felt bored
You should say: 不喜欢的home
When it was
Who you were with
What you were doing
And explain why you felt bored
-when + who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I felt extremely bored.
It was when I was paying a visit to my uncle’s rural house accompanied by my father. My father is always fond of visiting my uncle because they are in good relationship. But for me, every time I go there, it can be an incredibly unpleasant and wearisome experience.
[time]My uncle’s house is located in a small village far away from where I live. It takes us about 2 hours by high speed train and then an additional hour by bus to get there.
[house]The house was a primitive cottage .It was a three-story building with a small courtyard filled with different dirty and smelly farmyard animals such as cows, sheep, chickens and even horses.
-what
[bedroom]To tell you the truth, when I first arrived at that house, I was required to sleep in a small bedroom with a stiff and uncomfortable bed. So I suffer from poor sleep during the night.
[signal]Also, I was always restricted to only one bar of signal on my smart phone. The network often disconnected while I was playing smart phone games, which made me extremely depressed and chagrined.
[recreational]Furthermore, there are few recreational activities in the countryside, so I had to stay in my room after dark. I felt bored out of my wits there.
-why
Finally, in terms of why felt bored there...well...
Perhaps it is because life in the countryside is utterly different from my daily routine. I just cannot get accustomed to such a primitive way of life! I cannot live without network and my smart phone!
However, my father always compel me to go with him. He looks furious if I refuse.\
*short trip dislike
Describe a short trip you often take but do not like
You should say: 不喜欢的home
Where you go
When you go there
Why you go there (dad fond of - relationship- tedious- furious)
And explain why you do not like the trip
-why
Okay, I’m going to talk about a short trip I often take but do not like...
Actually, my dad is always fond of taking me to my uncle’s house in the countryside cuz they grew up together so they have a good relationship. However, every time I visit my uncle’s cottage, it is always a monotonous and tedious experience.
He looks furious if I would not go, so I have no choice but to accompany him.
-when
As to when I go there...well..as I said before, it depends on my dad. Perhaps about once a year.
-where
[time]My uncle’s house is located in a small village. It takes us about 2 hours by high speed train and then an additional hour by bus to get there.
[house]The house is a primitive cottage .It is a three-story building with a small courtyard filled with different dirty and smelly farmyard animals such as cows, sheep, chickens and even horses.
-why do not like
[bedroom]To tell you the truth, when I first arrived at that house, I was required to sleep in a small bedroom with a stiff and uncomfortable bed. So I suffer from poor sleep during the night.
[signal]Also, I was always restricted to only one bar of signal on my smart phone. The network often disconnected while I was playing smart phone games, which made me extremely depressed and chagrined.
[recreational]Furthermore, there are few recreational activities in the countryside, so I had to stay in my room after dark. I felt bored out of my wits there.
[felt]Therefore, the reason for why I do not like this short trip is that...
Life in the countryside is utterly different from my urban daily routine. I just cannot get accustomed to such a primitive way of life! I cannot live without network and my smart phone!
*tell a truth
Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was 交通/空气质量 - 应该尽一个citizen的责任支持mayor的policy
What your friend’s reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth 因为不仅政策限制cars，她可能会面临fines因为乱停车，更是因为应该为环境做贡献
-who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I told my friend: Mr Lee an important truth.
Actually, he is my neighbor.
[neighbour]I live on the outskirts of the city.When I was fairly young, my parents relocated to this part of area and ever since then, the Lee family has been my neighbors.
[classmates]Mr Lee and I are of the same age. Fortunately, we became classmates. So we used to hang out together regularly. There is no doubt that Mr Lee brought a lot of fun and happiness to my childhood days.
However, when we grew up and entered into the workplace. I discovered that Mr Lee always commuted by his private car.
-what the truth is
[problem-policy]So, one day, when I met him in the elevator, I told him that, our city is now facing serious traffic and air quality problems; and recently a new policy has been published which is about embracing a greener approach to urban planning in order to combat the effects of climate change.
[duty]So, it is every citizen’s responsibility to support this policy and leave a smaller carbon footprint. This is our way to make contributions to our environment.
-reaction
After listening to my speech, Mr Lee agreed with me and promised to make a difference.
-important
[environmental]I think it is imperative for me to persuade my close friend to be as environmentally conscious as possible to make our world a better and beautiful place to live in.
[no longer]Moreover, according to the policy, the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center will be limited and there will be far less on-street parking spaces, which means driving will no longer be a convenient mode of transport.
bike trip
Describe an unforgettable bike trip you had
You should say:
When and where you had the trip
Who you went with
Why you had the trip by bike
And explain how you felt about it.
-when/where
Okay, I’m going to talk about a bike trip I had in Paris.
[experience]It’s not often that have the chance to have an international trip, as it is fairly expensive to go abroad. So when I do, it is always a memorable and riveting experience.
[intention]Last summer, my friends and I took a trip to Paris. We were all overworked. So the intention of the trip was to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and get closer to nature.
-why
We booked an adventure bike tour with a company. You may wonder why we choose to go on a bike ride around the city.
Because recently, we have read an article about Paris’s travel guide. It said:”Now, a bike boom was sparked in Paris. [结果]If you plan on visiting once global travel rebounds, renting bikes or booking a bike tour to explore the city would make a lot sense.”
-felt
[do]According to the cycling itinerary, we rode past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame(诺戳-当), the Louvre and the River Seine(散) and took in all the unforgettable sights. We caught numerous precious photos on the way.
[experience]There is no question, the best way to experience a place is on a bike. Bike tours are for gentle paced recreational cyclists, who want a local, unique and memorable experience of a foreign city.
[felt]This cycling trip left a deep impression on me and I was amazed by all the stunning architecture as well as unforgettable beautiful sceneries. It helps me gain an insight into the world-famous city Paris which enjoys a long history. I took numerous photos so I frozen many memorable moments, and this amazing bike tour will stay in my mind forever.
*wild animal
Describe a time when you got close to a wild animal
You should say
Where you were
What the animals were doing
Who you were with
And what your reaction was
-where/who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I got close to a wild animal...
[experience]It’s not often that have the chance to have an international trip, as it is fairly expensive to go abroad. So when I do, it is always a memorable and riveting experience.
[intention]Last summer, my friends and I took a trip to Paris. We were all overworked. So the intention of the trip was to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and get closer to nature.
[bike tour] We booked an adventure bike tour with a company. There is no question, the best way to experience a place is on a bike. Bike tours are for gentle paced recreational cyclists, who want a local, unique and memorable experience of a foreign city.
[monkeys] While on this trek, we had the unbelievable fortune to spot a group of snub-nosed monkeys. These primates are very endangered, so to see them in the wild is incredibly rare.
Our guide advised us to to be quiet and tried to capture a few photos of these elusive animals. So, we paused our journey and stayed for a short while to gaze upon these rare animals.
-what they are doing
They were very endearing. The primates were eating food together and grooming each other. They looked like an amiable and well-bonded family.
-reaction
[action]We remained very quiet, silent in fact and ensured that we do not stay too close to them so we would not startle them and cause them to flee.
[felt]I was in awe and enraptured by the uttered beauty of the creatures before me.
It was a moment that I shall hold dearly for the rest of my life.
*imagination
Describe a time when you needed to use imagination
You should say:
What the situation was
Why you needed to use imagination
What the difficulties were
And explain how you felt about it.
-what
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I needed to use imagination.
[meeting]It was when I was a primary school student, at that time we would have a class meeting once a week. And each time, we would have a discussion around a topic.
[mayor]I remember one day, in the meeting, we were required to use our imagination to talk about our desired career path. And I was chosen by the teacher to speak on the stage. After 2 minutes of preparation, I said to my classmates that I want to be a mayor, which is unexpected to them.
-why
To tell you the truth, talking about our future plan definitely requires imagination cuz you need to use your limited knowledge and experience to make up things that have never occurred.
-difficulties
The difficulties lie in how to describe your desired profession and what would you do if you achieve it.
[mayor]I said I’m kind of person who is environmentally conscious and want to combat the effects of climate change. So, If could be a mayor, I would have a goal to leave a smaller carbon footprint and create a green paradise of “urban forests”.
[do] I would make some policies to build more parks and gardens, which makes the city more pedestrian and biker-friendly. In addition, I would limit the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center. Of course, I would remove some on-street parking places to make room for sidewalks and bike lanes.
-felt
When I finished my speech, I heard my classmates applauding for me. At that time, I felt so proud of myself, as I was encouraging a greener and healthier way of transport:riding, which makes the city a better and beautiful place to live in. I think this is my way to make contributions to our planet.
*promise
Describe a time you made a promise to someone
You should say:
Who this person is
Why you made a promise to this person
What the promise was about
And explain whether it is difficult or easy to achieve
-who + why
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I made a promise to my classmates and head teacher.
[meeting]It was when I was a primary school student, at that time we would have a class meeting once a week. And each time, we would have a discussion around a topic.
[mayor]I remember one day, in the meeting, we were required to talk about our desired career path. And I was chosen by the teacher to speak on the stage. After 2 minutes of preparation, I said to my classmates that I want to be a mayor, which is unexpected to them.
-what
Actually, the difficulties of this speech lie in how to describe your desired profession and what would you promise to do if you achieve it.
[mayor]I said I’m kind of person who is environmentally conscious and want to combat the effects of climate change. So, If could be a mayor, I vowed to make a difference to protect our environment, I mean, I would have a goal to leave a smaller carbon footprint and create a green paradise of “urban forests”.
[do] I would make some policies to build more parks and gardens, which makes the city more pedestrian and biker-friendly. In addition, I would limit the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center. Of course, I would remove some on-street parking places to make room for sidewalks and bike lanes.
-why difficult
[difficult]It goes without saying that whether it is becoming a civil servant or promotion to mayor, it must be an incredibly difficult task. First, I have to pass an annual recruitment examination. And the acceptance rate of certain positions are rather low, which means hundreds of people will have to compete for one position. The difficulty of such a situation is plain to see.
*advice
Describe a time when you gave advice to others
Who you gave advice to
What the advice was
Why you gave advice
And how you felt about the advice
-who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I give advice to my old friend. He is Mr Lee, who used to be my neighbour.
[neighbour]I lived on the outskirts of the city in the past. When I was fairly young, my parents relocated to this part of area and ever since then, the Lee family has been my neighbors.
[classmates]Mr Lee and I are of the same age. Fortunately, we became classmates. So we used to hang out together regularly. There is no doubt that Mr Lee brought a lot of fun and happiness to my childhood days.
Twenty years have passed since I knew him. Now, he is our mayor and not long ago I met him in the coffee shop accidentally.
- what
He told me that in order to combat the effects of climate change, our city was going to embrace a greener approach to urban planning in the future. But he was in two minds about what specific policies he should make.
So, I gave him some advice.
First, the goal was to leave a smaller carbon footprint and create a green paradise of “urban forests”.
Second, we need to build more parks and gardens, which makes the city more pedestrian and biker-friendly. In addition, we should limit the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center. Of course, it was also reasonable to remove some on-street parking places to make room for sidewalks and bike lanes.
-why/felt
[why]I gave that advice cuz I’m kind of person who is environmentally conscious.
[felt]I felt so proud of myself, as I was encouraging a greener and healthier way of transport:riding, which makes the city a better and beautiful place to live in. I think this is my way to make contributions to our planet.
*interesting conversation
Describe an interesting conversation you had
Who the person was
Where and when you talked with the person
What you talked about with the person
And explain why is was interesting
-who
Okay, I’m going to talk about an interesting conversation with one of my old friend, Mr Lee, who used to be my neighbour.
[neighbour]I lived on the outskirts of the city in the past. When I was fairly young, my parents relocated to this part of area and ever since then, the Lee family has been my neighbors.
[classmates]Mr Lee and I are of the same age. Fortunately, we became classmates. So we used to hang out together regularly. There is no doubt that Mr Lee brought a lot of fun and happiness to my childhood days.
[moved]However, after graduating from elementary school, I moved. So I had not seen him for a substantial length of time.
-When/where
[reunion]Actually, 2 months ago, my primary school classmates decided to organize a reunion. We gathered at the Pizza Hut and it is the place where I finally met again with my old neighbor: Mr Lee.
[conversation]We were so excited and could not wait to catch up with each other.
-what
[mayor]He told me that now, he is our mayor. And recently, in order to combat the effects of climate change, our city was going to embrace a greener approach to urban planning. But he was in two minds about what specific policies he should make.
[advice]So, I gave him some advice.
we need to build more parks and gardens, which makes the city more pedestrian and biker-friendly. In addition, we should limit the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center.
-why
[interesting]I consider this conversation to be rather interesting. Because I was giving suggestions to my mayor! Do you know how amazing and unexpected this experience is?
[felt]I just felt so proud of myself, as I was encouraging a greener and healthier way of transport:riding, which makes the city a better and beautiful place to live in. I think this is my way to make contributions to our planet.
change opinion
Describe a time when you changed your opinion
You should say:
What the plan was
Why you changed it
What you did instead
And explain how you felt about changing the plan
-what
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I changed my desired profession.
[parents]when I was young, my parents were rather ahead of the time and really care about the environment. They told me we should always try our best to be as environmentally conscious as possible.
[dream]Therefore, at that time, I had a dream to work in the environmental protection organization.
-why
As to why I changed this plan...
[turn]To tell you the truth, the turning point came last summer, one day I was reading news on my smart phone. Suddenly, I came across a local news talking about incredibly serious traffic and air quality problems in my city.
[collected]After that, I investigated and collected some related information and realized that the most effective way to protect the environment of our city is to be a mayor.
-what
[mayor]Moving on to what kinds of work I will do when I become a mayor, I must say I will build more parks and gardens to make our city more pedestrian and rider-friendly.
In addition, I will limit the number of automobiles that are permitted to enter the city center.
Of course, I will remove some on-street parking places to make more room for sidewalks and bike lanes.
-felt
Finally, in terms of what I felt about changing my plan...
[felt]I just felt so proud of myself, as becoming a mayor is a far more difficult task than being a member of green groups.
Furthermore, I was encouraging a greener and healthier way of transport:riding, which makes the city a better and beautiful place to live in. I think this is my way to make contributions to our planet.
decision
Describe a good decision you made recently
You should say
What was it?
When you made it?
What was the result?
And explain how you felt about it?
-what+when
Well...I’m going to talk about an important decision I made recently...
[parents]when I was young, my parents were rather ahead of the time and really care about the environment. They told me we should always try our best to be as environmentally conscious as possible.
[dream]Therefore, at that time, I had a dream to work in the environmental protection organization.
[turn]However, the turning point came last summer, one day I was reading news on my smart phone. Suddenly, I came across a local news talking about incredibly serious traffic and air quality problems in my city.
[collected]After that, I investigated and collected some related information and realized that the most effective way to protect the environment of our city is to be a mayor.
-result
As for what’s the result of that decision...well, that means I have to prepare myself for being a civil servant.
It goes without saying that being a civil servant is a difficult task. First, I have to pass an annual recruitment examination.The acceptance rate of certain position is fairly low, which means hundreds of people may have to compete for one position. The difficulty of such a situation is plain to see.
-felt
Finally, in terms of what I felt about making that decision...
[felt]I just felt so proud of myself, as becoming a mayor is a far more difficult task than being a member of green groups.
Furthermore, I was encouraging a greener and healthier way of transport:riding, which makes the city a better and beautiful place to live in. I think this is my way to make contributions to our planet.
**lost
Describe a time when you lost your way
where
what happened
how you found you way
felt
-where
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I first talked with a foreigner in English.
[experience]It’s not often that have the chance to have an international trip, as it is fairly expensive to go abroad. So when I do, it is always a memorable and riveting experience.
[intention]Last summer, my friends and I took a trip to Paris. We were all overworked. So the intention of the trip was to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and get closer to nature.
So, We booked an adventure bike tour with a company.
-What happened
[original]According to the cycling itinerary, we should ride past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame(诺戳-当), the Louvre and the River Seine(散) and take in all the unforgettable sights.
Perhaps it was due to the fact that I was so fascinated by the Eiffel Tower, when I came to my senses, I would not find my tour guide. I realized that, unfortunately, I was lost.
-how you found you way
Shortly after, I asked a local for the direction of my next destination. Since I could not speak French, I had to speak English. Actually, It was the first time I communicated with a foreigner in English.
To my surprise, that native successfully understood my English and he told me in detail how to get to Notre-Dame by bike.
-felt
[felt]I was so excited and proud of myself.
Although I was lost due to my carelessness, I successfully found my way by talking to a native with my second language!
first talked in a foreign language
Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language
You should say
Where were you?
Who were you with?
What did you talk about?
And explain how you felt about it?
-where + who
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I first talked with a foreigner in English.
[experience]It’s not often that have the chance to have an international trip, as it is fairly expensive to go abroad. So when I do, it is always a memorable and riveting experience.
[intention]Last summer, my friends and I took a trip to Paris. We were all overworked. So the intention of the trip was to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and get closer to nature.
So, We booked an adventure bike tour with a company.
[original]According to the cycling itinerary, we should ride past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame(诺戳-当), the Louvre and the River Seine(散) and take in all the unforgettable sights.
Perhaps it was due to the fact that I was so fascinated by the Eiffel Tower, when I came to my senses, I would not find my tour guide. I realized that, unfortunately, I was lost.
--what
Shortly after, I asked a local for the direction of my next destination. Since I could not speak French, I had to speak English. Actually, It was the first time I communicated with a foreigner in English.
To my surprise, that native successfully understood my English and he told me in detail how to get to Notre-Dame by bike.
-felt
[felt]I was so excited and proud of myself, as it was the first time I was engaged in a second- language conversation, which was so challenging to me.
[impression]This cycling trip left a deep impression on me and I was amazed by all the stunning architecture as well as unforgettable/beautiful sceneries.
I took numerous photos so I frozen many memorable moments, and this amazing bike tour will stay in my mind forever.
*computer
Describe a time when your computer broke down
You should say:
When it was
What you were doing
What you did about it
And explain how you felt about it
-when+what
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when my computer abruptly broke down.
At the * of last term, I was playing computer games with my classmates. However, shortly after the game commenced, my computer abruptly broke down. [具体]The display unexpectedly turned into blank and the screen was totally black.
[felt]I felt extremely shocked and anxious at that time.
-what did about it
Moving on to what I did about that..well..
[shopkeeper]I brought it to a computer city in the vicinity. Then the shopkeeper informed me that the cause of my computer breakdown was a corrupted graphics card that had been burned out. And I had to repair the card or buy a new one.
[insurance]After hearing about that, I immediately thought of/ recalled the insurance that was included within the purchase of my computer. So I called the computer customer service. The after-sales service told me that if there is a problem with the hardware, you can replace it free of charge within one year.
I was incredibly overjoyed and relieved when I heard the news! Finally, I successfully got my computer repaired by replacing the graphics card for free.
-felt
Originally, I was frustrating when my computer abruptly broke down, but I was glad that I took out the extended warranty service,otherwise I could have to be encountered with a 1000 yuan bill to repair it.
I felt that this eventful day was a lesson to me that: it is imperative to have insurance, cuz it can indeed relieve the cost of many of life’s risks.
*wait in line
Describe a time you had to wait in line(queue up) for a long time
You should say:
When it was
Where you were
Why you were there
And explain how you felt about it
-when
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I had to wait in line for a long time.
About 3 months ago, an internet famous milk tea vendor HeyTea, launched a new shop in the downtown shopping mall. [具体]This shop aroused a great interest in my surrounding area, so I began to notice this shop’s existence.
[原因]Due to all the type and excitement, my close friend Anna and I decided to have a try.
-where
It was on a Saturday afternoon, we visited the shop by bus. After arriving there, we discovered that there were a sea of people queuing up to purchase this internet famous, critically acclaimed milk tea.[具体]I would estimate there were at least 200 people in the queue, stretching from the facade of the store far into the distance.
-why
Although I knew exactly we would have to wait for several hours, we still want to endeavour, so we entered into the queue.
-felt
How I felt about it...well...
[felt1]Originally, there was nothing to complain about, Anna became very verbose and talkative and we soon engaged in several conversations with our neighbors in the queue.
[felt2]After about half an hour of waiting, my feet began to feel a little sore for standing too long.
[felt3]As time progressed, I felt increasingly exhausted and monotonous, cuz there were nothing to entertain myself with except chatter and games on my smart phone.
[felt4]Finally, after about 2 hours of waiting, I finally bought 2 bottles of milk tea. Perhaps It was due to fact that I was extremely fatigue and thirsty, I felt like this milk tea was the best tasting drink I had ever tasted. I thought it was all worth it!
*ate first time
Describe a time when you ate something for the first time
You should say:
What you ate 3
When you ate it 1
Where you were 2
And explain how you felt about it 3
-when
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I ate something for the first time.
About 3 months ago, an internet famous milk tea vendor, HeyTea, launched a new store in the downtown shopping center. The shop aroused a significant interest in my surrounding area, so I gradually realized this shop’s existence.
Due to all the type and excitement, my close friend Anna and I decided to have a try.
-where
It was on a Sunday afternoon, Anna and I arrived at this shop by bus. Actually, we saw a sea of people queuing up to purchase the internet famous, critically acclaimed milk tea. I would estimate there were at least 200 people in the queue, stretching from the facade of the store far into the distance.
But we still decided to endeavor and after about 2 hours of waiting, we successfully bought a bottle of milk tea per person, which was the first time I tasted HeyTea.
-what + felt
As to what I ate...well...I ordered a bottle of signature strawberry smoothy with cheese. Perhaps It was due to fact that I was extremely fatigue and thirsty, I felt like this smoothy was the best tasting drink I had ever tasted.
[描述]The whole tea was produced by strawberries and HeyTea’s unique tea blend. The sweetness of the drink and quantity of ice cubes can be tailored according to customers. Not only could I enjoy strawberry flavored smoothy, but I could also consume large strawberries. The flavor was at once sweet and sour and very yummy!
[总结feeling]Personally, although I had waited for about 2 hours in order to purchase this milk tea, when I finally tasted it, I thought it was all worth it!
*live sport
Describe a live sport match you have watched
You should say:
What it is 1
When you watched it 2
What it was like 3
And how you felt about it 4
-what
Okay, I’m going to talk about a time when I watched a live sport with my close friend Anna.
I have always had a keen interest in soccer and every once in a while I would buy a front-row ticket to see my favourite soccer team play at the stadium. I often go with my close friend Anna, who is also a big fan of the sport.
-when
It was on last Saturday afternoon, we took the subway to arrive at the stadium on the outskirts of the city.
-what
[large/open-air]This is a massive stadium that it could hold tens of thousands of people. It is also open-air, which allows fresh air to circulate without making audiences feel stuffy.
[palpable]There was a palpable energy within the crowd, and it fills with such life and excitement. I am filled with utter elation when my team scores and the entire stadium comes to life with the cheers and shouts of adoring fans.
[players]Besides, I can see my favourite players running on the pitch. I could even get a clear look at them if I was close enough. It’s as exciting as seeing a celebrity.
-felt
[expensive]However, tickets to watch the soccer at the soccer at the stadium are significantly expensive. So, it is not an activity that I can attend frequently. Since watching live soccer at the stadium is a rare occurrence for me, each time I get to enjoy the activity, it feels extraordinary.
[people]Having said that..Some people do not understand the joy of watching live sports. I have had many friends who find sports dull and tedious. But you never know how chilling and exciting it is until you experience it live.
**mobile phone
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
when it was
where it was
why not allowed
how you felt
-when & where
It was when I was paying a visit to my uncle’s rural house accompanied by my father. My father is always fond of visiting my uncle because they are in good relationship. But for me, every time I go there, it can be an incredibly unpleasant and wearisome experience.
[time]My uncle’s house is located in a small village far away from where I live. It takes us about 2 hours by high speed train and then an additional hour by bus to get there.
[house]The house was a primitive cottage .It was a three-story building with a small courtyard filled with different dirty and smelly farmyard animals such as cows, sheep, chickens and even horses.
-why allowed[signal]
As to why I was not allowed to use my mobile phone...well...
[原因]Because my uncles’ house was in an isolated village surrounded by numerous mountains,which means that there was nearly no communication infrastructure at all!
[结果]As a result, with almost no bar of signal on my smart phone, I can neither chat online, nor play smart phone games!
-felt
[bedroom]To tell you the truth, when I first arrived at that house, I was required to sleep in a small bedroom with a stiff and uncomfortable bed. So I suffered from poor sleep during the night.
[recreational]Furthermore, there are few recreational activities in the countryside, so I had to stay in my room after dark. I felt bored out of my wits there.
[felt]Needless to say...the reason for why I felt extremely bored was that the life in the countryside is utterly different from my daily routine. I just cannot get accustomed to such a primitive way of life! I cannot live without network and my smart phone!