TASK 2

　　Car or Vacation

　　Choice A: vacation

　　- in need of a break

　　- a treat

　　- experience of a lifetime

　　Choice B: car

　　- saves time

　　- convenient

　　- long lasting

　　Topic sentence

　　- My choice of prize would be the car over the vacation because it is more practical.

　　Supporting sentences

　　- A car would make my life easier.

　　- A car could help manage the most difficult task.

　　- Having a car would also make a different in our choice of leisure activities.

　　Closing statement (optional)

　　- A car would be the smartest choice because it is so useful and it would last much longer than a holiday.

　　My choice of prize would be the car over the vacation because it is more practical. Although I’m in need of a break now the car’s benefits far outweigh those of the holiday. A car would make my life easier immediately. It would lessen the stress of arriving at appointments on time and I could run errands with less trouble. Moreover, I could manage the single most difficult task of the week with greater efficiency and less strain grocery shopping. Normally, shopping and transporting the family’s weekly grocery needs a great deal of organization. It often means taking a taxi. Having a car would mean more choice in the locations and times we shop. It would also make a difference in our choice of leisure activities. We could drive to far away parks and spend less time to get to movies, school events or family visit. A car would be the smartest choice because it is so useful and it would last much longer that a holiday.

　　Cash or gift

　　Choice A: cash

　　- always useful

　　- easy to give

　　- no risk (size, color, taste)

　　Choice B: gift

　　- surprise

　　- personal

　　- memorable

　　Topic sentence:

　　- Normally I enjoy receiving a gift, but as a student I much prefer getting cash.

　　Supporting sentence:

　　- Cash is the most useful present my parents can give me.

　　- My parents don’t have to spend time shopping or wrapping the gift.

　　- There is no risk of the gift being the wrong size or color.

　　Closing statement (optional)

　　- I prefer receiving a cash gift that can be sued to make a memorable purchase at just the right time with far fewer risks.

　　Normally I enjoy receiving a gift, but as a student I much prefer getting cash. It is true that opening a gift and being surprised is really fun. However, cash is now the most useful present my parent can give me. It saves them time as well. They don’t have to spend time shopping or wrapping the gift. There are no trips to the post office and nothing gets damaged during shipping. Furthermore, there is no risk of the gift being the wrong size or color. Most of all, I appreciate that my parents trust me to spend the money wisely on my own taste on things I feel I need. In the end, I prefer receiving a cash gift that can be sued to make a memorable purchase at just the right time with far fewer risks.

　　Alone or Group

　　Choice A: alone

　　- set own schedule

　　- focus on priorities

　　- concentration

　　Choice B: group

　　- share work

　　- motivation

　　- company

　　Topic sentence

　　- I have learned that I definitely prefer to study alone because I am more successful this way.

　　Supporting sentence

　　- I like to set a schedule according to what I have to study.

　　- I focus my weaker areas; they might not be the ones a study group would choose.

　　- Organizing my study time allows me to control the pace an atmosphere.

　　Closing sentence (optional)

　　- Without other people around me I can concentrate fully on the work and take in the material more efficiently.

　　I have leaned that I definitely prefer to study alone because I am more successful this way. The method I like to follow is to set a schedule for myself according to what I must study. If I divide it into units I can manage the workload better. Mostly, I focus on my weaker areas. There are my priority areas but they might not be the ones a study group chooses to work on. While a study group sounds like it might be fun and a way to share the work, my study time is more effective when I plan it alone. Organizing my own study time allows me to control the pace as well as the atmosphere of my study sessions. Without other people around me I can concentrate fully on the work and take in the material more efficiently.

　　In person or By letter

　　Choice A: in person

　　- take action instantly

　　- get quicker response

　　- express your disappointment

　　Choice B: by letter

　　- document the details

　　- clam down

　　- ask for action

　　Topic sentence

　　- Despite the temptation to complain immediately, I prefer to keep a cool head and wait to write a letter.

　　Supporting sentence

　　- A letter lets me document the incident.

　　- The purpose of a letter is to file a formal record or complaint.

　　- I need to find the person in authority.

　　Closing sentence (optional)

　　- By taking my time and writing a proper letter of complaint I can express my anger and let the store do something to make me feel better about my purchase.

　　Despite the temptation to complain immediately, I prefer to keep a cool head and wait to write a letter. Complaining immediately does give some emotional satisfaction and the listener can see the very real upset I am feeling, but it might miss the point of complaining. A letter lets me document the incident and is less likely to end in hard feelings and yelling at someone. After all, the purpose of the letter is to file a formal record or complaint that must be dealt with. Perhaps the service person needs more training. furthermore, I need to find the person in authority that can act on my complaint. The manager might choose to apologize or to offer me a discount to make good on the store’s policy of good service to customers. By taking my time and writing a proper letter of complaint I can express my anger and let the store do something to make me feel better about my purchase.

　　問題：你如果有時(shí)間，是希望去戶外，還是喜歡在家里度過休息時(shí)間。

　　Choice A: outdoors

　　- fresh air and sunshine

　　- be active

　　- meet other fit people

　　Choice B: indoors

　　- predictable conditions

　　- no bugs or sun damage

　　- variety of activities

　　Topic sentence

　　- When I have leisure time I look forward to spending it outdoors.

　　Supporting sentence

　　- Fresh air and sunshine are a nice break.

　　- Outdoors, my choice of activities is limitless.

　　- The outdoors is a great place to meet similar people.

　　Closing sentence (optional)

　　- The outdoors offers a great opportunity to spend free time alone or with friends.

　　When I have leisure time, I look forward to spending it outdoors. Breathing fresh air and enjoying the natural light of sunshine are a nice break from the closed in atmosphere of my office. Once outside in a healthy environment, my choice of activities is limitless. Mostly I enjoy walks with friends. We like to explore new parts of the city. Sometimes we head out of town and try a new hiking trail in the woods. The outdoors is a great place to meet other like-minded people who are interested in fitness. Recently, I met someone on a walking trail. During our walk we found out we are both sighed up for golf lessons at the local club. In addition, he is interested in joining me and my friends in forming a volleyball team. The outdoors offers a great opportunity to spend free time alone or with friends.