Transport
A: Hello, john, what’s wrong with you? You are absent from science and art class this evening, and Mr. Sun may be angry with you.
B: Really? Oh, I happened to meet a traffic jam from my workplace.
A: Ye, Beijing’s transport are too terrible, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, but when have you been back to school?
B: about eight ‘clock. You know, originally, it just takes me less than one hour to travel from my workplace to school if everything goes smoothly, but today, I have to stand still on the bus for almost about two hours.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. Last week, I went to Chaoyang District for an interview, the bus was always at a standstill, and all I could do was waiting patiently. I was so boring at that time.
B: It’s true; maybe the only landscape I can see is some bicycles weaving their way slowly between buses and cars.
A: But you know, few people riding bicycles don’t abide by the traffic rules. It has a so bad impact on the social order.
B: You are right, if everyone obeys the rules, maybe the whole condition will be improved greatly.
A: But I also think, sometimes, it’s more convenient for us to ride a bicycle than take a bus in Beijing. And I really want to own a bicycle.
B: Agree with you, and I’m just thinking about taking bicycle into consideration.
A: Good, so am I, can we buy the bicycles together?
B: Why not? What about this weekend? I will call you, OK?
A: OK. See you this weekend.
B: See you.
Sport
A: Hello, john, how are you, where are you going now? I haven’t see you for a long time.
B: Very nice. I will continue to jog around our school.
A: Around our school? It’s great, and how often do you run like this, every day?
B: Of course, you know, it’s very important for me to keep doing sport, because not only do I have keeping running for a long time, but also I have got great benefits from sports.
A: Benefits? Keep fit? I don’t think it’s necessary for you to keep fit.
B: Of course not, doing sports also teach me a lesson that success always look after the one who has a great will. Run around our school for two rounds, and it’s not just joking. Sometimes, especially when I ran to the end, I’m too tired to continue running. But just at this moment, I say to myself: come on, come on, there are only 500meters left, ok, then 100 meters left ,yes, 50 meter left, yes, I have won. You know, the experience is very nice.
A: Excellent experience you have! Doing sports really makes our wills stronger. It is also a good prepare for the coming Olympic games.
B: Yes, we know, the spirit of the Olympic Games also is faster, higher, and stronger.
A: It’s great, and with the coming of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Game, all the athletes are preparing for the sports. From this angle, maybe the sport contains more meanings, and friendships between different countries would be shown here. It’s really exciting.
B: Yes, I also believe peace all over the world will be stronger through this great Olympic Game. OK. I think time is up, and I have to run.
A: OK, see you later.
B: See you.
Environment
A: Hello, B, where are you going?
B: I will go shopping in the Carrefour?
A: go shopping? Why don’t you bring a bag for yourself?
B: It’s such a surprise, why? There are lots of plastic bag for free in the Carrefour.
A: Haven’t you known the government’s order that the plastic bag is forbidden in almost every kinds of market from June this year?
B: Ye, I almost forget it. It’s true.
A: You know, from children’s Day this year, the plastic bag is not allowed to use in the market. Because of the requirement of the coming Olympic Games.
B: Yes, it also stands for the determination of the government to eliminate the write bags into the history.
A: In fact, there is too much white rubbish around us. Especially when it’s windy, there are lots of plastic bags in the sky. It’s really bad, you know.
B: Yes, you are right, with the development of our capital, there is more and more white pollution, which has a very negative impact on the everyday life of us.
A: So it’s necessary for us to protect our surrounding from the white rubbish. If every one takes a bag to go shopping instead of using the plastic bag, maybe, there will be less and less white bags.
B: Yes, if every one saves a white bag, there will be a clear sky for us. It’s really important for us create a good surrounding from doing little things. I will go back to have a bag for myself.
A: very well, and don’t forget tell this to others so that more people can realize the importance of protecting our beautiful sky.
B: Yes, I will. Thank you. See you soon.
A: See you.
Holiday
A: Hello, do you have any plans about the coming summer holiday?
B: Not yet. I want to be a volunteer for the coming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. But maybe I have no chance, and I have to continue my boring work. What about you?
A: I have planned to travel to Qingdao, where the temperature is just about 20 centigrade degree. It’s really comfortable to live during the summer holiday.
B: That’s great. Last year, I have live in Qinghuangdao for several days. The air was so cool, the sky was so blue, and the sight was so great across the sea.
A: That’s right.
B: What’s greater is that when you walk in the water beside the sandy beach, the surf will rush to your feet again and again, it’s really comfortable.
A: Really? It’s a great experience, and I want to have a try. What about the sea in the evening?
B: Oh, it’s too terrible; you know, in the evening, there are no rays but the dark sea before you. It’s very horrible.
A: Yes, In Qingdao, I maybe can eat some sea food, and it’s really fresh, you know. And also I want to have a special trip by ship; I even can’t imagine what the feeling is when I set myself in the center of the sea.
B: Ye, It may be very nice. By the way, how long will you be in Qingdao for summer holiday?
A: Oh, about half a month. I think I should make a detail plan about my trip.
B: Yes, wish you a good trip.
A: Thank you.
Culture
A: Hello, what’s wrong with you, are you sick?
B: No, I just feel very sad when I have heard the news that many people have sacrificed themselves to these children in the earthquake. I am really moved by their great spirits.
A: Yes, I also have heard this news. In order to rescue the children from the earthquake, many people especially teachers lost their lives. The appearance of spirit maybe is rooted in the tradition culture of china based on the collectivism.
B: You are right. In china, cultures with collectivist orientations, always place litter value on individual identity and great value on group identity.
A: That’s to say, every one has been labeled by “we” culture, but not individual, is that so?
B: Yes. So when there is something wrong with the group, individuals in this group will rescue the whole group, and even sacrifice themselves.
A: But on the contrary, in many countries, people tend to emphasize themselves but not others or the whole group.
B: That’s the differences between Chinese culture and others. Chinese culture is based on the collectivism, but, in the foreign countries, people are more independent from others, and they love freedom.
A: Yes, Chinese culture is great. But it’s a pity that many people lost their precious lives.
B: En. That’s why I feel so sad. Wish them a happy life in the paradise.
A: Don’t worry about it; trying our best to work is the best way of setting our memory to them.
B: OK, thanks.
