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1. Your hometown:
a/an industrial/coastal/inland/tourist/capital city
metropolis
international atmosphere
cultural diversity
over-crowded
a huge population
well-known
numerous historical sites/tourist attractions
heavy traffic
traffic congestion
delicacy
snacks
pace of life
pleasant climate
gorgeous landscape
air pollution
night life
cost of living
shopping/entertainment/sport facilities
high-rise buildings
skyscraper
infrastructure
2. Your studies
compulsory/optional subjects/courses
curriculum
extra-curricular activities
associations
exam-oriented/exam centered
rote learning
force-feeding
exam machine
memorize/learn…by heart
heavy pressure from exams
do a good/bad job in the exam
fail
retake/resit a test/exam
marks/score
kill our imagination and creativity
canteen/cafeteria
dormitory/hall of residence/dorm room
boarding school
a day student
school uniform
cheat in exams
thesis/dissertation
paper qualifications: degree/certificate/diploma
practical experience/skills
theory/theoretical/academic
intern/internship
postgraduate/post graduate school
science
arts
engineering
3. Your job
resume/CV
HR department (human resources)
find employment
employer/employee
be out of work/out of a job
fire/hire
work overtime
overtime pay/double pay/triple pay
pain annual vacation
sick leave
maternity leave
compassionate leave
related to/have nothing to do with my major
get on well/badly with my colleagues
working environment
company culture
office politics
pays me well/gives me a decent salary/well-paid
lots of opportunities for business travel
good promotion prospect
fair performance assessment
perks/benefits
bonus
flexible working hours
get to work
leave work
change my job
resign/quit
good job security
stressful
monotonous
be in charge of
my main responsibility
4. Your home
downtown/suburban flat/house
on the second floor
a duplex flat
decorate/decoration
wallpaper
ornaments
coffee table
sofa
cushions
LCD TV
fish tank
electrical appliances
spacious
tiny
light
get/doen’t get the sun
stuffy
depressing
airy
cozy
study
living-room
bathroom
dining-room
balcony
French window
bay window
curtain
get a very good view of the city from the window/balcony
get a very good bird’s eye view of the city
watch the sunrise/sunset
houseplants
vase filled with lilies
wedding photo
family photo
a landscape painting
calligraphy
5. cooking
economical/money saving
healthier
more hygienic
heart-warming
a lot of trouble
do the washing-up/do the dishes/wash the dishes
do the cleaning up
wipe the table
mop the floor
do the cooking
do the shopping
learn cooking from my mum
help my mum with the washing.
serve the dishes onto the table
cooking books
cooking schools
a great cook/chef
my mum’s cooking
home-style dishes like KungPao chicken
it’s real delicacy
cooking programs on TV
recipes
share meals with my family
6. Shopping
shopping malls/department stores
the chemist’s/florist’s/green grocer’s
a bakery/stationery
a paper shop/gift shop/shoe shop/book shop
a supermarket
convenience store
24 hours open
a discount store
24 hours open
a discount store
boutiques
a wide range of products
reliable quality
better environment/service
shop assistants/sales clerks/sales girls
the checkout
receipt
pay by credit card
discount
hunt for discounts
holiday sales
50% discount/off/half price
giveaway/freebee/freebie
window shopping
a great pastime
a shopaholic
shop till drop
cost me 200
bought lots of stuff
a rip-off
browse in an online shop
a shopping website
e-shopping
7. sport /work out
get exercise/get regular physical exercise
sedentary
overweight
obese/obesity
back and neck trouble
a decline in fitness
keep you away from diseases
keep fit
boost your fitness
a perfect way to let off steam
a marvelous stress reducer/killer
a great way to meet new people and make friends
a great way to expand your circle of friends
Health is your biggest wealth.
Get a slim figure
Shed a few pounds
build up your body/get muscular
sport facilities
basketball/volleyball/tennis/badminton court
football field/pitch
yoga club
dancing club
fitness center/gym/gymnasium
treadmills/exercise bikes
sport center where we can play badminton and ping pong.
sport gear
tennis/badminton racket/ping pong bat
exercise structures around the community/neighborhood
gentle exercise like swimming and jogging
strenuous and competitive sports like basketball and football
get lots of kicks from such sports.
It’s really thrilling.
physically stronger
physically challenging
exhausting/exhausted
Girls don’t like to sweat a lot.
team sports/individual sports
Team sports help us to develop a team spirit.
Individual sports help us to discover our own value and potential.
Individual sports is also a great way to boost our self-confidence.
8. Swimming/aquatic sport
go for a swim
go for a dip
bathing in the sea
bathing/swim suit
Trunks
swimming goggles
ear plugs
swimming cap
swimming coach
life guards
swimming ring
life ring
life jacket
Lane
swim a few laps
float on water
slide through water
locker room
a 5-meter diving platform
swimmers and divers
It’s marvelous exercise and also great fun.
In summer, it’s the best way to beat the heat.
Swimming is perfect way to help you cool down and wind down.
Swimming is a great stress killer.
It’s really refreshing.
swimming lovers/enthusiasts
water slide
water play activities
swimming strokes
do the freestyle
back stroke
breast stroke
Butterfly
dog paddle
swimmable river/lake
no-swimmer
could save your life
have a fear for water
drown to death
9. Cycling
ride the bike
bike/cycle
biker/cyclist
biking/cycling
cycle to work/school and back home
Cycling is a great way to get around, especially for short trips.
economical, eco-friendly and great exercise
bike-friendly, with excellent road conditions and bike lanes
Cycling could be dangerous in some parts of the city, where the traffic is heavy and often messy.
So, cyclists have to watch out and stay alert all the time.
In China, bikes are mainly used as a means of transport. Not many people ride the bike as a sport.
Sometimes, riding a bike is considered to be a symbol of having no money.
I think the government should encourage people to bike more instead of driving anywhere, for the sake of their health and also the environment.
10. Driving/get a driver’s/driving license
I’ve been driving since I was 18.
the make of your car
drive to work/school
I love to get around by car.
Having a car does make you life much easier.
You get to have your own timetable.
You are free to make your own decisions about when to go and where to go, and how to go there.
It’s fast, comfortable and private.
go for a drive in the countryside
I hate driving in Beijing. The traffic jams could drive me mad/crazy.
under-age driving/drive under-age/teenage driving
Teenagers like to drive fast for kicks.
They lack experience and patience.
So, they’re more likely to get into a car crash.
drink and drive/drunk driving
drive while drowsy/drowsy driving
traffic police
Garage
car wash/wash the car
Insurance
Maintenance
Petrol
Toll
Tax
speed limit surveillance camera