Ann: Hi, Millie. You look so excited. What happened?
Millie: Hello! Ha, ha, sorry, I’m too exhilarated to talk. Ha, ha, ha…
Ann: I’m really interested in what you’ve experienced. Tell me, quickly!
Millie: OK. I had a crazy party just now. Look at my costume. It was very interesting and strange?
Ann: I like your red hair very much, but you must be so hot in that costume.
Millie: Thank you. I like my beautiful hair, too. This morning, some friends of mine and I went to Tom’s home to join in the party, it was like a COSPLAY show. We dressed ourselves as some characters in cartoons, such as superman, spider-man and so on.
Ann: Wow! Cool party! Cool idea!
Millie: We had a mission. There was always a monster appearing in Tom’s house, so we had to kill the monster to protect our families. After we had dressed up, the boys all wore helmets and us girls all wore a mouth-muffle. The monster was very cruel. We did a lot of preparations to deal with the large guy, including making weapons. My weapon was a sharp knife. Tom held on to a stick. Mike’s had a sword and David had an axe.
Ann: To protect yourselves, it’s necessary to use weapons. What was the result? Did you kill him?
Millie: Of course. We beat him up good and proper and he would never hurt anybody again.
Ann: Good job! Congratulations! All of you are brave.
Millie: Thank you. By the way, would you like to join us next time?
Ann: Um, nothing could be better. I’m looking forward to your next party. It must be very interesting. See you next time.
Millie: See you.
Tom: Oh, no, Betty, our mum is seriously ill and Kitty has fainted because of hunger. We have had nothing to eat for almost 2 days. What can we do? I don’t want to die.
Betty: Dear, hold on. I’m very sorry I have no money and our family has no money. And the worst thing is, I can’t find a job.
Tom: But I don’t want to be a beggar. I don’t want to.
Betty: Tom, we have been dumped by this world. Who can help us? We must think of some ideas and we must help our mum.
Tom: Betty, we have no way. I’m very hungry. I just want a meal. I want nothing but a meal.
Betty: Tom, calm down, please. The banks are nearly broke. We can’t borrow any money. We have nothing except ourselves.
Tom: The banks are nearly broke? Betty, why don’t we try to rob a bank for some money? Just a little, for our mum, for Kitty, our lovely sister, she is going to die.
Betty: Oh my god! Dear, do you know what are you saying? It’s dangerous.
Tom: Betty, we have no choice. No one wants to wait for death.
Betty: Yes! For our mother, for our sister, for us! Tomorrow, let’s rob a bank.
I’m a freshman in university and I have five new roommates. After one night of talking with each other, we became good friends quickly. We have the same hobbies, shopping, singing and watching films. You know, as a new student, we don’t know how to use money to buy useful things. We don’t know how to save money. We just know how to sleep, eat and shop. And if we go shopping, we will buy many, many things that we like. As a result, our money runs out quickly….
Because we don’t have enough money to live in school and we are all shamed of our behaviors, we lie in our beds and talk about how we can earn some money by ourselves.
“Maybe we can wash the plates for a restaurant!” Echo said.
“No, No, No, it’s too boring and tiring. Maybe we can sell our old books? That won’t be tiring or anything. We can get a lot of money as well.” Ashley replied.
“I won’t do this. I love my books.” Scarlett pretended to cry.
“We can’t do this, we can’t do that, so what can we do?” I asked.
“Maybe we can dress up ourselves and sing in public. Passers-by may give some money to us.” Joyce said.
“That’s a good idea.” Crystal said, she added: “We can rent the some instruments and clothes.”
So the other day, we became clowns. What made us angry is that someone pointed at our noses and yelled, laughing, “The clowns are ugly.”
M: Why don’t you concentrate on me?
W: I’m bathing my parrot, can’t you see?
M: OK. After that, can you go to watch the NBA with me?
W: No, I can’t. I need to look after my dear parrot.
M: I can’t bear it. How long is it that you haven’t come out with me since you got that ugly parrot? Do you remember what you promised before we married? You said you would do anything for me. But now, you are not even willing to come out with me!
W: Don’t you think my lovely parrot is very beautiful and naughty? I regard him as our baby. You know, we haven’t got a baby since we got married for 3 years ago. How I wish I could have a baby of our own!
M: So funny. Is that my fault? It’s you! You always make complaints that you have too many things to do and you have no spare time to look after a baby.
W: You have changed a lot. You don’t show concern about me at all. You don’t show consideration towards me anymore and you don’t care about my feelings.
M: To be honest, you have changed much more than me. You often show that you are suspicion of me having a girlfriend. I’m right aren’t I?
W: The fact is that you think I’m so bad these days and you don’t love me anymore, right?
M: Yeah, yeah. You don’t love me, either.
W: You are a liar. You deceive my love. I want to divorce from you.
M: Divorce?
W: Yes! What’s up, are you afraid? Bad man!
M: Nobody is scared! I’ll never regret divorcing you that is for sure. Wow, you have
made my day.
A Lovely Baby. By Cherry. Class 114
Lily: Here, Lucy! How lovely the girl is! She looks like a shining star on the stage and she catches everyone’s eyes so easily.
Lucy: Um… Yes, how cute! Shortly I will have a lovely baby also.
Lily: Oh, I have a good idea.
Lucy: What?
Lily: Ha, ha! Why not have pre birth baby education? Now, we let her listen to music and when she is born, she will be talented with music. Right?
Lucy: Oh my god! It is crazy but interesting. Maybe we can have a try. But… what can we do?
Lily: Yes, first, um… wait for me.
…….
Lily: Lucy, come on. Guess what I have found? It is really great, get some drawing pencils!
Lucy: Oh, dear, what do you want to do? Painting? Where?
Lily: Sure, painting. Now, look!
Lucy: Lily, you are painting on my abdomen. It is a little painful.
Lily: Ok, look! Two small eyes, a big mouth, how lovely! A little lovely baby! It is an interesting work!
Lucy: Sure. But it is so curious. OK. Maybe it is fun, but are there any other things?
Lily: Of course. Now, hold this earphone and now put on your abdomen, slowly and softly. Ok, ok… that it is…ha, ha…. Talented baby is born. Right?
Lucy: Ha, ha! I like the idea very much.
Dear Sir:
I’m a student who has just graduated from Yancheng Teachers’ University. I know some information about your company from the Internet. I’m quite interested in your company. It would be honored if I can work for your company.
When I studied in university, my major was English translation. As is known to all, it is hard to learn. But I still insisted on taking it as my major and worked very hard. I used to win scholarships and worked as a class leaders during the time of study. Besides, I also passed the examination of CET 6 when I was a student in Grade 2. What’s the most important is that I successfully passed TEM 4 and TEM 8. However, as an interpreter, I’m not qualified enough. Because I do not have practical experience only knowledge but also experience is very important for the job I realize. But I will try my best to work hard if I can work for your company. As a graduate, I still have a lot of things to learn from predecessors. I’m enthusiastic about being a qualified interpreter and I hope to acquire much more useful experience if I start to work for your company.
In addition to the above, I will get along well with my workmates if I am employed.
Wishing your company a good future!
Yours
Jam
Dear Leader:
My name is Alice. I major in the translation study of English. Now I’m a sophomore student in Yancheng Teachers’ University.
I want to have a job in your company in order to improve my English to better prepare myself to get a top position in the future.
Now I’ve got the certification of CET 6. I’m going to sit the TEM 4 examination soon and I’m sure that I can pass it. I’m a girl who works hard and can focus on the things I’m doing. I’m honest and I can always get on well with others. I never give up easily because I love challenges. When I meet some troubles, I’ll try my best to work them out.
I couldn’t say I’m the best in English yet, but as I’m a diligent person I will continue to improve, I’m always trying my best to do better. As a saying goes: nothing is impossible to a willing heart! I always believe that if one wants to learn then one can learn.
I hope you can give me a chance to let me show my competence.
Yours
Alice
A: a journalist B: a group of homeless children in Africa
A: What’s wrong with you? You know, you look so sad.
B: My parents went to big cities for better economic opportunities. They had been gone for almost four years. During this time, they had never come back. I am always missing them very much and I can’t help wondering if they still have me in their minds. Why didn’t they come back to see me even just once during the long time?
A: Oh, no you mustn’t worry! Of course, they love you. Maybe they have some difficulties in coming back to see you.
B: Really? So many nights, I was always thinking that my parents had left me, never to come back; maybe they didn’t love me anymore. I just felt like crying.
A: I believe that what your parents are doing is all good for you. They work hard to provide you with better economic standards and an education. So you see they love you deeply.
B: Sorry, I must have misunderstood my parents. I’m worried about them. Can you tell me about their lives in the big cities?
A: Not really you can guess that their living conditions are not so good. So many people are flooding into the big cities; however, there are not enough jobs to offer. To make a living, many men choose to work on construction sites which pay little and also are dangerous. So many women work as dishwashers in restaurants or babysitters for city dwellers.
B: Oh my god! I’m so sorry about my parents…
A: All you can do now is to study hard and try to understand them. Don’t worry. Everything will be better later on.
B: When I grow up, I’ll be a man. I’ll do my best to treat my parents with filial respect and make them enjoy their rest of their lives.
With the development of the society, more and more people recognize the independent consciousness and the liberty of their personalities. Thus they show themselves in different ways and also different aspects. Taking photos of oneself is a good way to show this.
The 90’s are representative of this phenomenon. They can take photos in any place and at any time, for instance: getting into bed before you sleep, eating at the canteen or even something happening in your neighborhood, etc. On the other hand, these photos take on their own thoughts. They are so open and willing to accept the new times. That’s good for our future. They love life, showing beauty. There’s no pioneer can compare with them. They release the energy of the new generation and take on a new expression of the society.
Apart from these, new technologies give them chances to greater expression. Your mobile phone is a good tool to show your beauties. You can take photos and put them onto the Internet. We can watch them immediately online. In recent years, many people became stars because of their own photos on websites. Some industries about these accelerate their pace to become stronger themselves. In all, it’s a good thing.
Are you a member of those who like taking photos of yourself? If not, try it!
Nancy: Oh, darling. What happened? You look so sad!
Andy: Things couldn’t be worse and I’m going to die.
Nancy: Calm down. Tell me, please. Maybe I can help you. Um… What’s in your mind?
Andy: This why I feel so sad. You see…. (a photo)
Nancy: Oh my god. You and Linda?
Andy: Yeah, she is my lover. We took this picture on Valentine’s Day last year. We were so happy and we love each other very much. I think that day that I spent with her was the happiest time in my life. We were oblivious of ourselves kissing.
Nancy: I think I had known something was starting to happen, I supposed but that
everything was going on well. However, we broke up yesterday.
Andy: Why? Don’t you love each other any more?
Nancy: No, no, no… My love will never change until death, but her parents don’t permit her to remain a lesbian.
Andy: Time is the best medicine. I think you will get out of your sadness soon and you’ll find your Mr. Right.
Nancy: No, I won’t. I don’t think it’s shameful to be a lesbian. I just love who I love. Is it wrong? I said I’ll never change my outlook on love until for the rest of my life
Andy: Ok. Calm down. I believe you and your love. But now I think you should do something else to divert yourself from your sad mood. Let’s go and relax for a while in the park.
