Task1: which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone: Eat a meal, listen to music or do homework?
Well, I prefer to eat meals with a group of people if possible. The sad truth is in this fast paced modern society, a lot of times we rush to do everything, including eating, like grab some fast food and then immediately get back to work, in order to save time and get work done before deadline. But given the choice, I would rather eat each meal with others, especially my friends' accompany. I think yummy foods, just like other good things in the world, should be shared. The most enjoyable part besides foods is that we would have some interesting conversations, laugh, poke fun at each other, which is really relaxing.
Task2: Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn skills like cooking, sewing and caring for others?
I agree with the statement. Coz the purpose of education is not to cultivate exam-taking machines, but well-rounded person; those practical skills, especially like cooking, is indeed very useful for us when we leave our parents and live alone abroad. Take my sister Jessica as an example, before she went to study in the US for her master, she took some cooking classes and her cooking skill right now is truly fantastic, you know, those yummy soups, chicken wings made by her are just like magic, which not only enables her to take better care of herself, but makes her really popular among her American classmates and professors.
