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le majors we would study, and what university we would like to attend. 6. a) A third reason why s/he is my best friend is that we share many principles. b) For example, we both believe that we should not damage our health by smoking cigarettes. 7. a) Lastly, I believe that XXX has had a positive influence on my life since we have met. b) XXX is always friendly, cares about his/her family and friends, and is always willing to listen to others. So now you know why XXX is my best friend. Describe a restaurant or caf233。. You should say: Where it is. What it looks like. What kinds of services are provided? What kind of food you like there. Why you like it. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. 1. Of all the restaurants I could tell you about, the Smiling Dragon restaurant is probably the one that I would like to talk about the most. 2. The reason for my latest visit there has to do with the fact that I wanted to introduce my foreign English teacher to some Chinese dishes. 3. The Smiling Dragon is well known for its seafood dishes. I would mention the bakes fish and fresh squid. I always enjoy a visit the Smiling Dragon for a number of reasons. Please allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly. 4. Firstly, the food is of a good quality and well prepared. For example, they prepare only fresh fish, which they purchase at the fish market in Dalian. 5. Secondly, the waiting staff is always friendly, polite, and helpful. What I mean to say is that they will advise you on any specials on offer, and they tend to any need you may have swiftly and efficiently. 6. Thirdly, the restaurant is always spotlessly clean. Therefore, I never feel embarrassed to invite my family, friends, or foreigners to join me there for a meal. 7. Lastly, it is situated conveniently near the university, in a respectable neighborhood. That means that I am ab le to take my girlfriend there after dark, without fearing that we will be in danger on our way there and back. Describe the most important invention before the puter. You should say: What it is. What it is used for. What the advantages and disadvantages of it are. TOPIC THE MOST IMPORTANT INVENTION THE AUTOMOBILE 1. Since its invention, the automobile has bee one of the most important means of transport in the world. Automobiles have pletely changed the lifestyles of almost all people in the world. 2. On the positive side, people can go anywhere by car more rapidly pared to on foot or riding a horse in the past. And thus people can realize their dreams of traveling to far off places. 3. On the negative side, automobiles are the main source of air pollution in the world. This creates the socalled 揼 reenhouse?effect, which leads to many serious environmental problems. As for the applications of the automobile are concerned, I would like to highlight the following: 4. Firstly, it has totally changed the way in which we travel. In the past, animals like horses, mules, and camels were used for traveling and the transportation of goods. Compared to previous ways of traveling, automobiles are more fortable and faster. 5. In addition, the automobiles have made it possible for us to transport large quantities of goods and people at one time. For example, megatrucks and busses are well suited for these purposes. 6. Lastly, the invention of the automobile has resulted in many new industries being formed. The repairs and spareparts industries for example, provide jobs to millions of people all over the world. TOPIC THE MOST IMPORTANT INVENTION THE TELEPHONE First of all let me say, I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. 1. Since its invention, the telephone has bee one of the most important telemunication instruments in the world. Except for a few undeveloped countries in the world, all modern people use telephones on a daily basis. 2. On the positive side, it enables us to municate immediately. For example, we can speak to a friend in a foreign country whenever we would like to. 3. On the negative side, it can be extremely disturbing at times. Anyone who has received repeated calls whil e sleeping would appreciate what I am trying to say. As for the applications of the telephone are concerned, I would like to explain by mentioning the following: 4. Firstly, the telephone is a great timesaver. Letters and documents can be faxed to a friend, another office, or a university anywhere in the world. 5. In addition, the telephone is a convenient tool in conducting our daily business. In some cases, business people can place orders, make enquiries, or arrange a meeting. Also we can make emergency calls to the hospital, fire station or police when needed. 6. Lastly, many new developments have taken place around the conventional telephone. For example, mobile phones, videophones, and the Inter are monly used today. So, those were some thoughts on the telephone. THE MOST IMPORTANT INVENTION: TELEVISION 1. Since its invention, television (TV as it has bee known) has bee the most important telemunication instrument in the world. There are very few munities in the world that do not have a TV in every household. 2. On the positive side, it has made a great contribution to mankind since its invention. For example, documentary programs, such as 揇 iscovery?enrich our lives. 3. On the negative side, it has resulted in people not having time to spend with one another. For example, parents and children do not spend so much time talking to each other as in the past. As for the applications of TV are concerned, I would like to explain by mentioning the following: 4. Firstly, TV is used widely in long distance education. For example, the TV