U s e f u l E x p r e s s i o n s: Words and phrasesFriends and communication:mutual understandingsolidify/ strengthen/ enhance/ promotecommunication / connection withrelationship network/circle of friends cultivate/develop friendship with sb.keep steady relationship with sb. establish interpersonal networksacbuild up the social circle spur message transmissionKnowledge and experiencewiden one’s outlook broaden one’s vision/horizonacquire knowledge and skills comprehensive/overall qualityexpand/enlarge one’s scope of knowledge knowledge reserve/base/storagetheoretical knowledge practical skillssocial experience broaden one’s knowledge basepromote one’s overall/ comprehensiveaccumulate experiencescompetencelearn lessons from past experiencesWork and experiencethe scarcity of employment opportunities lay the foundations for career prosperity immerse oneself in endless job tasks boost/augment/enhance efficiencybe adept in boost one’s c ompetitivenessHealth and pressurediminish individuals' leisure time drive away lassitudelighten one’s burden homework/workforce overloadsmooth one’s mental intension confide annoyancesa load off one’s mind lift sb. out of high pressureaggravate one's mental intension get away from the daily grindenter an aesthetic world of sensual pleasure self-relaxation（n.）/ease oneself(v.) vigorous mentality boost our immune systemcalm the nerves and restore the soulHobbies and entertainmentrelieve stress/burden add much spice/flavor to our daily life interdisciplinary talent strike a proper balance between work and leisure realize the value of life explore endless possibility of lifematerial pleasure and spiritual stimulation bring joy to one’s mindrefresh the soulEfficiency and cooperationhasty life rhythm smooth and effective collaborationexternal help/support resort help from othersintegrate various resources have complementary advantagesfor the sake of convenience and effectiveness increase productivityfacilitate coordinationEnvironmentenvironmental protection environmentally friendlydo harm to / be harmful to/ be detrimental to take a leadership rolemitigate the ecological effects environmental degradation/deterioration environmentally-conscious alternative energyexploit natural resources ecological balance/equilibriumsustainable development Ozone depletionwreak havoc on sth. climatic anomalya scarcity/dearth of resourcesScience and technologythe ever-accelerated updating of science and technology the remarkable improvement/steady growth of living standardspromote public welfare be detached from realitylabor-saving/labor-replacing machinery cutting-edge technologyassembly lineEconomyfinancial burden / psychological burden lay a solid foundation for…give (top) priority to sth. the rapid development of economyspawned a new industry transnational/ multinational corporation stimulate domestic demand strive to develop...cause a loss to enliven the marketkeep inflation under control seek excessive profitsnarrow the gap between rich and poor comprehensive/overall national strengthEducationfoster independent thinkingupgrade/promote cultural levels exam-oriented/quality-oriented educationself-esteem and self-confidenceBackgroundinformation explosion economic boomin this age of globalization in the economy centered/oriented ld intense/fierce competition twisted/distorted valueslingering loneliness and indifference be faced/ confronted within this era of extraordinary sophistication and versatility generally speaking/by and large rapid/hasty life pace/rhythm global financial crisisUseful SentenceFriends and communication1.Friends are supposed to share moments of joy as well as times of difficulty. The inner peaceand 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 anddevelop 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 extrastudies. 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 byHarvard University.5.To regularly eat their meals together, families can enjoy good time exchanging ideas amongdifferent 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 ofsecurity, love, acceptance, companionship, and personal worth.7.Family plays an indispensable part in your life, always standing behind you, providing youassistance and support in times of trouble.Knowledge and Experience1.Any parents should place considerable emphasis on their children to strike a balance betweenplay and study.2.Parents can make use of their knowledge and experience to prevent their children frommaking 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 acompetitive edge in job hunting.4.The benefits that broad knowledge has to offer include stimulating your intellect, extendingyour vision, and helping you fulfill your potential.5.Part-time jobs provide students with a precious platform to not only accumulate socialexperience, 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 tosolve a variety of problems.Work and Experience1.The fact that we failed somewhere does not mean we are going to fail everywhere, andespecially 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 ofwork.4.The majority of students believe that part-time job will provide them with more opportunitiesto develop their interpersonal skills, which may place them in a favorable position in the future job markets.Health and Pressure1.Apart from providing sheer enjoyment, taking art and music classes provides one with theopportunity to escape the daily pressures of life and enter an aesthetic world of sensual pleasure .ing bicycle contributes greatly to people’s physical fitness as well as easing traffic jams.3.People learning subjects of history and geography may participate in excursions to touristattractions with a desire for acquainting themselves with culture in other cities or countries, during which they may enjoy the spiritual life without disturbances.4.Apart from its harmful effects on emotional well-being, academic pressure can also causestudents to suffer physical health ailments.5.Excessive stress or pressure leads to a host of physical problems--including fatigue, musculartension, headache, and insomnia.6.Exercising and playing sports can have huge benefits for a person's strength, agility andfitness, as well as helping to relieve stress and improve the immune system.Hobbies and Entertainment1.When children take part in sport games just for fun, they will gain pleasure from them andcultivate friendship with others and a sense of cooperation.2.Though leisure becomes a growing industry nowadays, it is generally recognized that modernentertainment has lost its creativity due to the influence of technology.3.One of the good things about comic books is that they can serve the purpose of keeping thechildren occupied during the journey.4.Most people, no matter rich or poor, if without any leisure activity, will be crushed by anoverwhelming sense of helplessness, hopelessness and nothingness.pared with sitting in front of a TV screen for hours, reading for pleasure is a much betterway of enriching one’s experience.Efficiency and Cooperation1.As an old saying goes, to cooperate is the very nature of human being from the verybeginning.2.Because a challenging task usually entails cooperation with others, overcoming a variety ofproblems, and gaining new knowledge and experience, accomplishing the task will afford one the sense of achievement.3.Cooperation and teamwork are invaluable skills that can be employed throughout a person'slife, both in the workplace and at home.4. A further potential benefit from effective communication is that it can facilitate necessarycoordination among the different entities involved in implementation.5.Cooperative interactions are inevitable and essential for all departments and divisions.6.As a team member, one must learn to communicate effectively and collaborate efficiently withcolleagues.Environment1.Environmental pollution and consequent problems have caused grave concern.2.The government should take concrete measures to protect the environment from pollutionbecause a clean environment is beneficial to public health, tourism, and sustainable economic growth.3.There is no denying the fact that air pollution is an extremely serious problem: the cityauthorities should take strong measures to deal with it.4.Although a series of measures have been taken to restrain the deterioration of environmentalpollution, the severe situation is still posing a great threat to our existence.5.Therefore, it is high time that we spare no efforts to improve our environment. Anygovernment which is blind to this would pay a heavy price as a result.6.Desertification，mainly caused by the deforestation, will result in environment deteriorationand lead to species extinction.7.It is hard to overstate the significance of a healthy environment as an essential ingredient ofsustainable development.Science and Technology1.It is widely acknowledged that computer and other machines, which make our life and workmore comfortable and less laborious, have become an indispensable part of our society.2.Confronted with economic boom and technological progression, people have to admit thesignificance of high efficiency in order to keep hasty life rhythm and place themselves in a favorable position in the technology-oriented society.3.Yet, every technological innovation helping to reduce human suffering is exerting an adverseinfluence on the society.4.It is commonly thought that our society has been dramatically changed by modern science andtechnology, and human has made extraordinary progress in knowledge and technology over the recent decades.Economy1.We are in desperate need of economic revitalization. People from all social classes havetrouble finding proper work, because the employment rate is nearly the lowest in all countries.2.There is no doubt that rapid growth in the economy at the expense of the environment willresult in destructive effects on every aspect of society.3.It is suggested that governments ought to make efforts to reduce the increasing gap betweencities and countryside. They ought to set aside an appropriate fund for improvement of the standard of peasants' lives.Education1.Children who are alienated from their parents tend to become solitary and not gregariousenough to face various complex circumstances in or out of school.2.While leveling up the fundamental education remains within the realm of possibility, theprevailing trend revolves around the updating of college education and the renovation of high-tech facilities.3.Fortunately, mountains of reliable evidence, beyond any shadow of the doubt, proves thedirect link between the development of fundamental education and the enhancement of overall national strength.4.The current education which aims at cultivating international talents should assume theresponsibility for ensuring that culture, language and learning differences are addressed in teaching.。