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[00:17.80]In rush hours, endless cars get stuck on the road [00:22.48]and the whole city is like a huge parking lot.

[00:27.21]The driving restrictions, therefore are put forward to [00:31.78]alleviate the traffic problems in big cities. [00:36.40]By implementing driving restrictions,

[00:40.17]around half of the private cars can be reduced from the road, [00:45.96]which will help decrease the possibility of traffic jams. [00:51.]I believe that the driving restriction can be effective, [00:56.77]but it is not the only way out.

[01:00.58]If the car ownership is increasing continuously, [01:05.53]this policy will have limited effects.

[01:09.84]So the government should look at other areas to address the traffic problem, [01:16.91]including reasonable road design, and encouragement [01:22.19]of the public using public transport system.

Topic 2: There Is No End to Learning [00:05.99]A large number of people tend to [00:08.]live under the illusion that

[00:10.34]they had completed their education [00:12.60]when they graduate from their schools.

[00:15.40]Obviously, they fail to take into account the basic fact [00:19.78]that there is no end to learning.

[00:22.86]First of all, it is universally accepted that

[00:26.47]no college or university can educate its students [00:30.44]by the time they graduate.

[00:32.86]Even the best possible graduate needs to continue learning [00:36.68]before he or she becomes an educated person. [00:41.28]Furthermore, as a famous saying goes, [00:44.76]education is not complete with graduation.

[00:48.99]A college degree can never ensure long-term job success.

[00:53.68]Maintaining success in a job depends on education after graduation. [01:00.67]Most importantly, learning is rewarding both materially and spiritually [01:07.33]by enriching our life and perfecting our personality. [01:11.45]In a word, learning is an invaluable career [01:15.12]worth our life-long pursuit.

[01:17.61]No one should be content with just high school or college education.

Topic 3: My View on Microblog

[00:06.]The microblog is very popular in the virtual world. [00:12.74]Average citizens, famous economists,

[00:16.]as well as movie stars can own a microblog

[00:21.42]and share their opinions and life with other people. [00:26.80]The microblog is attractive for the following reasons. [00:32.44]First, the Internet has different forms of dissemination

[00:38.08]and unique effects in broadcasting message compared with traditional media. [00:45.14]It is fast and efficient, and people can get relevant information immediately. [00:53.02]Second, message sent by the microblog can [00:57.39]reach a large number of people,

[01:00.29]who can interact with the microblog owners by leaving message in it. [01:06.58]This kind of interaction is appealing

[01:10.50]especially when the owner is a famous figure.

[01:14.81]The microblog is very useful and adds lots of color into the virtual world. [01:22.84]Regulated properly, the microblog can be a very interesting platform [01:29.44]for people to share opinions and make friends.

Topic 4: The Significance of Waste Sorting [00:08.48]People are producing waste every day,

[00:12.75]which is a huge burden on the planet's habitat. [00:17.27]Some waste is not degradable naturally,

[00:21.95]which will exist forever, but some waste can be recycled and reused again. [00:30.37]Waste sorting can help divide the reusable waste from the rest. [00:36.68]And there are two reasons for doing this.

[00:40.59]Firstly, the earth is limited in its natural resources, [00:45.82]and many products are made from finite resources,

[00:50.80]which cannot be generated by nature in a short period of time. [00:56.49]Simply dumping this kind of products is wasting resources. [01:02.58]Secondly, some part of the waste is of value. [01:07.52]To reuse and recycle this kind of waste is [01:12.02]to save resources to a large extent,

[01:15.83]which also contributes to environmental protection. [01:20.30]Sorting waste is a meaningful deed. [01:23.71]If everyone can do it,

[01:25.53]small things can make a big positive impact on the environment.

Topic 5: Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?

[00:06.47]In recent years, China has witnessed rapid growth in tourism. [00:11.51]Many are concerned that

[00:13.13]too much tourism may cause grave harm to the environment. [00:17.40]And I can't too agree to their view. [00:20.70]There are many ways in which

[00:22.46]tourism brings about bad effects to the environment. [00:26.51]One of the examples is that [00:28.68]in order to attract tourists,

[00:30.97]large patches of woods were eliminated to build

[00:33.99]accommodation facilities as well as artificial scenic spots.

[00:39.17]This unavoidably destroys the natural beauty of the scenic spots. [00:44.49]Worse still, it breaks the ecological balance of these areas, [00:49.]resulting in the shortage of farm land, water and animals. [00:.58]Moreover, with large numbers of tourists [00:57.82]flooding into the scenic spots every year,

[01:00.62]they have produced all kinds of garbage everywhere, [01:04.44]placing much pressure on environment protection.

[01:08.61]All in all, too much tourism brings harm to the environment in many ways. [01:14.40]So it is unwise to sacrifice the environment [01:18.31]for the unreasonably rapid growth of tourism, [01:21.81]and there should be a balance

[01:23.88]between tourism development and environment protection.

Topic 6: How to Improve Students' Physical Well-being?

[00:08.01]Recently, there have been some reports on freshmen getting military training. [00:14.71]But the focus is on the negative side.

[00:18.06]Some students fainted because they couldn't stand the training. [00:22.78]In the final analysis,

[00:24.70]this results from the poor physical well-being of the students. [00:29.73]Two factors can be found out to explain this. [00:34.00]Firstly, students have been preoccupied [00:37.16]with their study in high school,

[00:39.39]as the goal of getting admitted by a university is just too huge. [00:44.]So they could not spend time in physical exercise. [00:49.06]Secondly, students are not aware of the fact [00:53.07]that they are not as strong as they think. [00:56.02]They believe that they are still young and

[00:59.12]it's not necessary to worry about their health condition.

[01:03.53]Now it is high time that students improved their physical well-being [01:08.37]by doing more exercise and adopting healthy living styles.

Topic 7: First-tier City or Second-tier City? [00:06.93]When considering where to work,

[00:11.50]graduates are often in a dilemma of choosing between [00:16.25]the first-tier city and the second-tier city.

[00:20.88]It is generally thought that a first-tier city is a wise choice. [00:27.07]It goes almost without saying

[00:29.91]that there are more job opportunities in mega-cities, [00:34.90]which offer higher salaries as well. [00:38.57]In addition, life is more colorful in that

[00:42.93]first-tier cities provide more choices of products and services. [00:49.61]However, people are shifting their focus to second-tier cities. [00:56.26]First, the living costs are much lower, [01:00.07]which makes up for the lower salaries.

[01:04.08]Second, with smaller population and less pollution, [01:09.57]second-tier cities offer more comfortable environment. [01:14.91]For my part, I think a first-tier city will suit me better, [01:21.05]despite of its crowdedness and high living costs. [01:26.34]The promising career development and

[01:29.48]colorful life there have a great fascination for me.

Topic 8: A Letter of Inquiry

[00:07.46]Dear Sirs, I am a junior student

[00:11.07]majoring in Business Administration in South University. [00:15.43]I am thinking about pursuing further study in your university. [00:20.21]And I am wondering if you can help me [00:23.00]with some issues regarding my application.

[00:26.72]Firstly, what kind of language test does your school require [00:32.04]for a foreign student?

[00:34.23]Will TOEFL be good enough?

[00:36.93]Secondly, I am not sure how much the tuition fees would be [00:41.60]for studying a postgraduate degree

[00:45.17]on business administration in your school.

[00:48.88]Is there any way that I can apply for scholarships?

[00:52.90]Thirdly, what kind of materials should I prepare for a student visa? [00:59.45]I appreciate your time and help.

[01:03.11]I am looking forward to hearing from you shortly. [01:06.42]Best regards Liu Mei

Topic 9: Adequate Preparation Should Be Given to Exams [00:07.32]As is known to all, quite some college students [00:12.00]seldom take exams with adequate preparation,

[00:17.28]which leads to low marks or even failure in the exams. [00:23.68]The reasons for this phenomenon lie in many aspects. [00:29.73]In the first place, college students nowadays [00:33.99]attach less importance to marks and exams.

[00:39.22]Second, college students are occupied by so many activities [00:45.59]that they can just spare little time for exam preparation. [00:51.38]In addition, some teachers fail to be strict with the students, [00:57.47]which encourages students to neglect the exams. [01:02.65]To solve this problem,

[01:05.19]I think both students and teachers should play their parts. [01:11.35]On the one hand, students should have

[01:14.55]a proper attitude towards exam preparation,

[01:19.53]through which they can have a better command of the knowledge. [01:24.60]On the other, teachers ought to control the exams more strictly.

Topic 10: The Importance of Finance Management

[00:07.57]Due to the fast-developing economy,

[00:11.48]people have realized the importance of finance management. [00:16.46]It's believed that finance management can help [00:20.68]not only save money but also make more money. [00:26.41]As college students,

[00:28.65]we should also pay enough attention to finance management. [00:33.58]Nowadays we are surrounded by plenty of temptations. [00:40.14]Some students may spend all they have in a short period,

[00:45.21]which makes it difficult for them to afford basic necessities after that. [00:51.62]To make things worse,

[00:53.60]some of them are fond of keeping up with the Joneses, [00:57.87]spending too much on unnecessary things. [01:01.94]To do well in finance management,

[01:05.49]I make a note of the money I spend every day. [01:09.40]In this way, I am aware of how my money is spent.

[01:14.73]What's more, I can make adjustments after analyzing my spending habits.

Topic 11: On Students Quitting School

[00:06.49]Many college students have quit school in recent years. [00:11.73]They do it for different reasons.

[00:14.83]Some students quit school because of their poor health. [00:19.95]A serious disease or a traffic accident may

[00:24.07]have made it impossible for them to continue their schooling. [00:29.55]Other students may be forced to do it

[00:33.51]because their family couldn't afford the tuition. [00:37.53]However, there are some students

[00:41.61]who quit school out of their own choice.

[00:45.42]Some embrace a good job offer and leave school. [00:50.50]Others may find that they cannot afford to

[00:.77]lose the good opportunity to start their own business,

[01:00.01]so they quit school to start their career just like Bill Gates. [01:06.12]Whatever the reason,

[01:08.66]I think college students should think twice before deciding to quit school. [01:15.72]After all, graduates are normally better prepared [01:20.24]for their future than those who quit school. [01:24.81]College education pays off in the long run.

Topic 12: Rich Second Generation

[00:08.12]The past decades have witnessed an increase [00:11.73]in the number of rich families,

[00:14.07]which gradually draws more public attention to [00:17.67]the issue of rich second generation.

[00:20.40]There has been a widespread public debate over this issue. [00:26.59]Some people believe that the rich second generation

[00:31.60]can benefit from being affluent.

[00:34.75]With the abundant resources and chances [00:37.49]provided by their wealthy parents,

[00:40.39]the rich second generation are usually well educated and trained. [00:46.44]They are more likely to make important contributions to our country. [00:51.84]On the contrary, others hold that being rich

[00:55.80]has a negative effect on the rich second generation. [01:00.18]It is quite common for a rich kid to [01:03.03]fall into some bad habits,

[01:05.47]including flaunting their wealth and feeling too proud. [01:09.75]From my point of view,

[01:11.82]the rich second generation do have the potential to be leading figures. [01:17.98]However, they should remain modest and make efforts for that.

Topic 13: Should English Classes Be Compulsory for Students?

[00:07.87]Most universities in China have made English a compulsory course, [00:14.93]which has aroused many complaints among students. [00:19.36]Many students wish that English could

[00:22.34]be removed from the list of compulsory courses. [00:26.72]However, I think it is of great significance [00:30.72]for all university students to study English.

[00:35.45]To begin with, as an international language, English is widely used. [00:42.48]Today, university students must master the language [00:47.81]if they are to communicate with foreigners

[00:51.52]and to participate in the fierce international competition in the future. [00:58.17]In addition, studying English as a foreign language

[01:03.46]does not only provide students with a useful tool for communication, [01:09.45]but also open a door to cultures different from our own. [01:15.40]As is universally acknowledged,

[01:18.81]mutual understanding among different cultures [01:22.73]is vital for keeping the world safe and peaceful. [01:26.90]Therefore, I strongly recommend that all students [01:31.39]should take advantage of the compulsory course, [01:35.15]and try to study English well.

Topic 14: Does Electronic Equipment Promote Education? [00:09.07]Lately a number of colleges are spending

[00:13.33]large quantity of money on electronic equipment, [00:17.45]which is supposed to promote education. [00:20.19]This event has aroused a heated discussion. [00:24.76]Some people believe that electronic equipment [00:28.92]is a good supplement to traditional teaching. [00:32.88]It enables teachers to demonstrate things

[00:36.19]in a more vivid way by showing pictures or videos.

[00:41.68]To some extent, students are more involved in the class. [00:47.53]In contrast, others are against electronic equipment,

[00:52.86]which they think will inevitably distract students from study. [00:58.60]In their view, teaching with the aid of traditional chalk [01:03.42]can make students focus more on study. [01:07.49]As far as I am concerned,

[01:10.44]electronic equipment is quite beneficial to education.

[01:15.52]However, we should keep in mind that electronic equipment [01:20.80]is just a means of teaching,

[01:23.60]which will never overshadow the significance of qualified teachers.

Topic 15: Should Parents Send Their Kids to Study Abroad? [00:07.91]There is a growing trend for parents

[00:11.29]to send their young kids abroad for education. [00:15.35]Opinions on this issue vary from person to person.

[00:21.10]Some insist that kids profit from the overseas learning experience. [00:27.65]Being young, kids pick up a new language more easily.

[00:32.78]Besides, kids can learn to be independent in a foreign country.

[00:38.93]However, others believe studying abroad does more harm than good. [00:45.24]Some worry the kids don't get along with

[00:48.65]their host families or relatives and run into trouble. [00:.18]In addition, upon returning home,

[00:57.59]they may have difficulties getting back [01:00.]to the old ways of life and work,

[01:04.20]which may lead to social alienation or quitting of work. [01:09.43]In my opinion, it is better to wait until the kids grow older. [01:15.07]Only when they are old enough

[01:18.47]can they make full use of overseas education.

Topic 16: Grades and Ability

[00:06.71]Do high grades imply excellent ability? [00:10.78]Opinions vary from person to person.

[00:14.49]Some agree that high grades reflect high intelligence [00:19.56]and are thus indicative of one's ability.

[00:23.23]Students who do well in exams are therefore always favored in class. [00:29.]Others hold that grades have little to do with one's ability. [00:35.07]They point out that some students

[00:38.12]who do not work well in school may also make great achievements. [00:43.51]They take Edison for example, saying that Edison

[00:47.82]was considered not clever by his primary school teacher, [00:52.39]but became a very famous inventor later.

[00:56.56]In my view, grades are important for us students.

[01:01.13]When people have no other ways to assess our ability, [01:05.75]they can decide whether we are qualified for

[01:09.21]a school place or a position only from our grades.

[01:14.24]Therefore, we must try to achieve high grades in school, [01:20.18]even though they are not the only standard for our abilities.

Topic 17: Creating a Harmonious Family

[00:08.90]The significance of harmony in a family has long been acknowledged. [00:15.47]As the saying goes,

[00:17.53]if the family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper.

[00:23.44]It is widely accepted that a harmonious family has many advantages. [00:30.87]To start with, a harmonious family is good for [00:35.34]the development of a child's personality,

[00:39.41]while children usually have mental problems [00:42.65]if raised in a family full of quarrels.

[00:47.06]Moreover, all family members can get a lot of benefits. [00:52.09]For example, those who live peacefully [00:55.70]and happily often keep a good mood,

[00:59.46]hence they can achieve success more easily at work or at school. [01:05.66]Lastly, the increase in the number of harmonious families [01:10.]will lead to a more harmonious society.

[01:14.25]To sum up, a harmonious family is worth all our efforts. [01:20.35]Let's work for that, and eventually, a harmonious society.

Topic 18: Annual Expenses for Studying English [00:09.29]The charts show that college students

[00:12.35]have changed much in their ways of studying English, [00:16.16]and their total expenses for it have also increased greatly. [00:21.38]In 2000, they bought either reference books or tapes. [00:27.18]But in 2008, they can choose among reference books, [00:32.25]tapes, CDs or DVDs, MP3s, and the Internet.

[00:38.91]Consequently, their annual expenses for studying English

[00:43.63]have risen from 150 yuan to 230 yuan per person, a 50% increase. [00:52.99]Many factors contribute to such changes. [00:57.61]Firstly, as an international language,

[01:01.16]English is not only useful when we travel abroad [01:05.48]or communicate with foreigners,

[01:07.72]but also has become a must if we apply for a job in some large companies. [01:14.34]Secondly, the income of most families has increased considerably, [01:20.]so college students can spend more on their English study. [01:25.81]Last but not least, with the advancement of new technology,

[01:31.66]more efficient English study facilities become available for students.

Topic 19: Free Entrance to Parks

[00:06.24]Recently an increasing number of parks are offering free entrance, [00:13.72]ensuring more people, rich or poor, have access to them.

[00:19.82]It is obvious that this policy has gained wide public support. [00:26.69]Nevertheless, some people hold opposite views,

[00:31.77]claiming that this policy may cause serious problems. [00:37.00]First, parks have to bear heavier burden [00:41.22]after the implementation of free entrance. [00:45.14]More visitors may result in more rubbish [00:49.51]or more damage to the facilities.

[00:53.21]Besides, without the income of tickets,

[00:57.07]park managers may have problems running the parks. [01:01.74]Furthermore, safety cannot be guaranteed, [01:06.88]with too many people entering the park.

[01:10.]Personally, I am definitely in favor of free entrance;

[01:15.98]yet it is advisable for parks to take more measures to ensure order and safety. [01:23.14]Only in this way can people benefit most from this free entrance policy.

Topic 20: Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution? [00:08.86]In recent years, the increasing private cars

[00:12.13]have inevitably worsened the state of air pollution. [00:15.74]Confronted with this problem,

[00:18.10]the government has been considering [00:19.]taxing private car owners for pollution, [00:23.10]which has given rise to a heated discussion.

[00:26.52]For my part, I'm all for the idea of a pollution tax. [00:31.32]In the first place, private car owners should [00:34.78]pay for the harm they do to the environment. [00:37.58]It is an accepted fact that

[00:40.06]the environment has suffered greatly from car emissions. [00:43.36]Therefore, it is quite reasonable for private car owners [00:47.53]to pay a pollution tax, if they insist on using a private car. [00:52.82]Furthermore, with this tax,

[00:55.40]the government will hopefully curb the soaring number of private cars. [01:00.07]For instance, given strict policies like this,

[01:03.77]some people may have to put aside the plan of buying a car.

[01:08.26]To sum up, the pollution tax will be of great benefit in the long run. [01:13.74]If strictly enforced, this policy will sure

[01:17.30]contribute to the protection of our environment.

Topic 21: Welcome to Join Us

[00:06.51]Ladies and Gentlemen, we, DIY Tour Society,

[00:12.82]arrange self-help tours to famous tourist spots every year.

[00:18.36]And this year's destination is Guangzhou, the beautiful \"flower city\". [00:25.38]We welcome anyone who fancies delicious Cantonese cuisine [00:31.32]and southern ancient culture to join us.

[00:35.74]You can embrace a lot of benefits if joining us.

[00:40.52]To begin with, it is you who are the controller of the tour.

[00:46.57]We hold online forum to collect views and allow members to vote on the schedule. [00:55.10]Besides, we can live with the local students from our tour league [01:01.36]so that we can experience the real local life and specialties. [01:07.76]Lastly, you can make friends from different places in the tour, [01:13.66]thus enlarging your knowledge of various cultures.

[01:18.]If you want to join our society, you can send emails to diytour@diytravel.com. [01:34.91]Thanks for your interest.

Topic 22: Should Students Follow Fashions?

[00:07.16]Young university students are sensitive to fashions. [00:12.24]Some are keen on following fashions: [00:15.30]they use mobile phones of the latest style;

[00:18.96]they wear stylish clothes; they enjoy popular music. [00:24.32]Some people are not happy with this phenomenon. [00:28.28]They argue that university students should [00:32.04]focus on their studies rather than on fashions.

[00:37.02]They say fashions cost so much that university students cannot afford them. [00:44.20]Some students follow fashions crazily, for fear of losing face. [00:50.44]Fashions have caused much trouble on campus. [00:.40]However, others may hold different opinions.

[00:59.08]They say fashions can drive students to work harder [01:03.39]for a better life and broaden their horizons, [01:07.36]which is essential for their future development. [01:10.35]I understand those students who follow fashions, [01:15.19]but they must be responsible and not go to extremes.

[01:20.07]Rich or poor, students should think twice before picking up luxurious hobbies..

Topic 23: A Letter to the University President

[00:07.53]Dear Mr. President, I'm a sophomore majoring in Law. [00:14.70]I'm writing to make suggestions on

[00:18.16]improving the education quality of our university. [00:23.80]First, I think there is still much room for

[00:27.35]improvement concerning our classroom education.

[00:32.79]Some teachers just recite textbooks and their courses are boring. [00:39.29]It's not very helpful for us.

[00:43.15]We need more interaction and communication in the classes, [00:48.]and we welcome more lively and practical courses.

[00:.34]Second, we students need help to develop our initiative in our study. [01:02.78]I hope our university can invite some famous people [01:08.07]to deliver lectures to us on how to study.

[01:12.]Finally, in order to get all students involved in our studies, [01:19.70]I suggest some contests be held in the university.

[01:24.74]For example, the Department of Law can have legal knowledge contests.

[01:31.40]Thank you for reading my letter.

[01:34.60]I hope my suggestions will be seriously looked to. [01:39.42]Yours sincerely, Li Ming

Topic 24: My Suggestions on the Swimming Course in Colleges

[00:09.32]The swimming course has won great popularity among many colleges. [00:14.92]It is offered to students mainly in the hope of [00:18.21]helping students master this critical survival skill. [00:22.69]As to the outcome of this course, [00:25.]some people are not satisfied,

[00:28.72]stating that it is not properly and effectively managed.

[00:33.86]Unlike other sports, swimming is not easily taught and learned. [00:39.45]Due to the short periods of study,

[00:42.26]students are not able to have enough training. [00:46.28]What's more, teachers also face difficulties,

[00:50.49]because it takes a lot of time and efforts to teach students one by one. [00:56.84]In my opinion, there are two ways to improve [01:00.86]the quality of the swimming course. [01:03.80]First, colleges can adjust the schedule,

[01:08.07]providing more time and chances for students to practice.

[01:12.75]Second, teachers can adopt better teaching methods, like group work.

Topic 25: Self-employed（自主创业）after Graduation? [00:07.47]An online survey was conducted about

[00:11.39]the attitudes towards being self-employed after graduation. [00:18.04]It is shown that about one-third of the students [00:22.77]approved of self-employment,

[00:26.07]while about two-thirds gave a negative answer.

[00:31.11]Being self-employed has become quite popular among graduates, [00:37.62]because they are greatly attracted

[00:40.45]by the freedom and considerable profits that it may bring.

[00:46.65]Besides, a fearsome job market and high graduate unemployment rates [00:53.77]also stop them from seeking a job. [00:57.47]As for those who say no,

[00:59.91]they are concerned about lack of social experience and funds. [01:05.66]In addition, knowing few businessmen

[01:09.62]makes it hard for them to start their own businesses. [01:14.22]I strongly recommend that graduates should [01:17.87]first work in a company for several years. [01:22.08]After gaining enough experience,

[01:24.93]it's more likely for them to succeed in setting up their own businesses. [01:30.58]