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Square dancing has been popular for quite a few years. Its lovers believe it is good for elderly people's health But in recent years, it has many haters as well. They think too loud music or dancing too late into night influences people's life. Should square dancing be supported or limited? Here are opinions from two groups of people.
For |
Square dancing is a helpful way for elderly people to stay fit. Square dancing has become an important socializing opportunity(社交机会) for those parents whose grown children have left to start their own families. If governments provide large places where people can dance a bit far from living blocks, most of the complaints will go away. |
Against |
Square dancing in public may not be acceptable to all elderly people. Some of them hate the noise caused by such kind of dancing. Square dancing is something that elderly people themselves invented. They just want to be left by themselves to do what they like. There are some other healthier ways to exercise for people from different age groups and with different health .situations. Square dancing is not a good idea for everyone. |
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We have only one earth. It is the only environment for humans, animals and plants to live or grow in. However, we are polluting our earth every day. Good news is that the whole world has realized the serious problems and has taken action to fight against it.
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
The first World No Tobacco Day is April 7, 1988. Since 1989, it was changed to be May 31st every year. The purpose of the World No Tobacco Day is to encourage people not to smoke.
World Water Day (March 22, 1993)
United Nations named 22 March as the first World Water Day in 1993. It's a day to celebrate water. It's a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. It is celebrated around the world every year.
Earth Hour ( 2007)
Earth Hour started for the first time on March 31, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Since then, the last Saturday of every March was named as Earth hour day that year. On March 19, 2016, more than 350 famous buildings in 178 countries around the world turned off the lights for one hour to remind people to save electrical power.
Actions in China to save our environment
Smoking is not allowed in all indoor public places from 2014.This is the first time for China to care about personal health in public places.
Ban(禁令) on free plastic bags. Since June 1, 2008, free plastic shopping bags are not allowed to provide in all supermarkets, shopping malls, and other places. It is to encourage people to use cloth bags or baskets for their shopping things.
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Actions around the world | No Tobacco Day | Started on April 7,1988,then changed to May 31st every year. Encourage people to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} up smoking. |
World {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Day | Started on March 22nd 1993, celebrated around the world every year. | |
Earth Hour | Started for the{#blank#}5{#/blank#} time on March 31st 2007, turned off lights for an hour to{#blank#}6{#/blank#} electrical power. | |
Actions in {#blank#}7{#/blank#} | Public places | Smoking is allowed in{#blank#}8{#/blank#} public places to care about personal health. |
Supermarket & Shopping malls | Encourage people to {#blank#}9{#/blank#} cloth bags or baskets for shopping things. You need to{#blank#}10{#/blank#}if you use plastic bags provided by the supermarket. |
Complain(抱怨) Politely
Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product that breaks the next day.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}However, if you speak angrily to people, they will become defensive(自卫的). Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective (有效的)way to get what you want is to stay calm.
Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, " I'm sorry to bother you, but. "or" Excuse me, but could you.?" For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable, "Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Could you help me? I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it's cracked."
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use the phrase." I know this isn't your fault, but…"or"There has been a misunderstanding." {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Blaming people isn't as important as getting a problem fixed!
There are honest mistakes, but at times someone may try to take advantage of you. In that case, don't say "Hey! You're trying to cheat me! "Instead, use the phrase, "I understood that…" For example. "I understood that the service charge was included in the price. Then give the person a chance to answer.
If you don't get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
A. When trying to comet a problem, don't blame (责备)the person you're talking to. B. People like to be asked rather than told! C. But usually, you'll find that polite words and a smile will resolve a situation. D. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain. E. These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation |
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