Topics for mini-talk (one minu te) 1． Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory? A poor memory may have some advantages. For example, you can forget the unhappy things easily. easily turn your previous enemies into friends forget the unhappy expieriences easily. recover from hurt quickly…… With the passage of time, the sad memories will fade. Those with a short memory tend to recover faster than those with a tenacious memory. For the same reason, forgetful people may be more ready to forget their daily worries and forgive others for their offenses. With a less retentive mind, they may enjoy life more. 2． Do you think it is necessary for most of Chinese children to do a lot of difficult math problems for Olympic Math Competition? Some parents believe that by doing a lot of difficult math problems, their children will have a solid foundation in math. Some parents even believe that trying to solve hard math problems will promote the growth of their children’s brains and help develop their logical reasoning ability and concentration, which will facilitate learning in other areas. On the other hand, many people believe that it is unnecessary and unnatural for children to study difficult math problems. Some people even believe strict math training harms children’s moral and physical development. Fierce competition may dampen the spirit of teamwork, which is so important in the contemporary world. 3． What study habits seem to be common among successful students? Many top students seem to have these good study habits: They tend to have a strong sense of time and organize their time well. They may draw up their study plan well in advance. While studying, they chec...
