Useful EWords and phrases
Friends and communication:
solidify/ strengthen/ enhance/ promote communication / connection with relationship network/circle of friends keep steady relationship with sb. build up the social circle
Knowledge and experience
widen one’s outlook acquire knowledge and skills
expand/enlarge one’s scope of knowledge theoretical knowledge social experience
promote one’s overall/ comprehensive competence
learn lessons from past experiences
Work and experience
the scarcity of employment opportunities immerse oneself in endless job tasks be adept in
Health and pressure
diminish individuals' leisure time lighten one’s burden
smooth one’s mental intension a load off one’s mind
aggravate one's mental intension
enter an aesthetic world of sensual pleasure vigorous mentality
xpressions:
mutual understanding
cultivate/develop friendship with sb.
establish interpersonal networksac spur message transmission broaden one’s vision/horizon comprehensive/overall quality knowledge reserve/base/storage practical skills
broaden one’s knowledge base accumulate experiences
lay the foundations for career prosperity boost/augment/enhance efficiency boost one’s competitiveness
drive away lassitude
homework/workforce overload confide annoyances lift sb. out of high pressure get away from the daily grind self-relaxation（n.）/ease oneself(v.) boost our immune system
calm the nerves and restore the soul
Hobbies and entertainment
relieve stress/burden interdisciplinary talent realize the value of life
material pleasure and spiritual stimulation refresh the soul
Efficiency and cooperation
hasty life rhythm external help/support? integrate various resources
for the sake of convenience and effectiveness facilitate coordination
Environment
environmental protection
do harm to / be harmful to/ be detrimental to mitigate the ecological effects environmentally-conscious exploit natural resources sustainable development wreak havoc on sth. a scarcity/dearth of resources
Science and technology
the ever-accelerated updating of science and technology
promote public welfare
labor-saving/labor-replacing machinery assembly line
Economy
financial burden / psychological burden give (top) priority to sth.
add much spice/flavor to our daily life
strike a proper balance between work and leisure explore endless possibility of life bring joy to one’s mind
smooth and effective collaboration resort help from others have complementary advantages increase productivity
environmentally friendly take a leadership role
environmental degradation/deterioration alternative energy
ecological balance/equilibrium Ozone depletion climatic anomaly
the remarkable improvement/steady growth of living standards be detached from reality cutting-edge technology
lay a solid foundation for… the rapid development of economy
spawned a new industry stimulate domestic demand cause a loss to
keep inflation under control
narrow the gap between rich and poor
transnational/ multinational corporation strive to develop... enliven the market seek excessive profits
comprehensive/overall national strength
Education
upgrade/promote cultural levels self-esteem and self-confidence
foster independent thinking
exam-oriented/quality-oriented education
Background
information explosion in this age of globalization intense/fierce competition lingering loneliness and indifference
in this era of extraordinary sophistication and versatility rapid/hasty life pace/rhythm
economic boom
in the economy centered/oriented ld twisted/distorted values be faced/ confronted with generally speaking/by and large global financial crisis
Useful Sentence
Friends and communication
1. Friends are supposed to share moments of joy as well as times of difficulty. The inner peace and
balance that I enjoy from their company are invaluable to me.
2. At the same time, young people should be encouraged to communicate with their peers and
develop their interpersonal skills, which may help them greatly to reduce dependence on their parents and are essential in the maintenance of healthy mental condition.
3. Moreover, children will have less time to play and communicate with their peers due to extra
studies. Consequently, it is difficult to develop and cultivate their character and interpersonal skills. They may become more solitary and even suffer from certain mental illness.
4. The primary cause of juvenile crime is family problems, according to research conducted by
Harvard University.
5. To regularly eat their meals together, families can enjoy good time exchanging ideas among
different members. This kind of communication spurs message transmission and strengthens their relationship.
6. Through association with family members, who are meaningful to us, we achieve a sense of
security, love, acceptance, companionship, and personal worth.
7. Family plays an indispensable part in your life, always standing behind you, providing you
assistance and support in times of trouble. Knowledge and Experience
1. Any parents should place considerable emphasis on their children to strike a balance between play
and study.
2. Parents can make use of their knowledge and experience to prevent their children from making
costly mistakes, while allowing them to gain confidence and learn from their small errors so that they would be capable of making sound decisions on their own in the near future.
3. It is indisputable that only people with a full spectrum of knowledge are more likely to gain a
competitive edge in job hunting.
4. The benefits that broad knowledge has to offer include stimulating your intellect, extending your
vision, and helping you fulfill your potential.
5. Part-time jobs provide students with a precious platform to not only accumulate social experience,
but also perceive the differences between the theoretical knowledge they learn and the practical skills a job needs.
6. Broad knowledge is an essential ingredient of success, because it provides mental resources to
solve a variety of problems. Work and Experience
1. The fact that we failed somewhere does not mean we are going to fail everywhere, and especially
it does not necessarily mean that we are deprived of the opportunities to win there.
2. By taking a major-related part-time job, students can not only improve their academic studies, but
gain much experience, experience they will never be able to get from the textbooks.
3. Doing jobs that are familiar to us offers the best access to the proficiency in a certain line of work. 4. The majority of students believe that part-time job will provide them with more opportunities to
develop their?interpersonal skills, which may?place them in a favorable position in?the future job markets.
Health and Pressure
1. Apart from?providing?sheer enjoyment, taking art and music classes?provides one with?the
opportunity to escape the daily pressures of life and enter an aesthetic world of sensual pleasure .?