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01. It’s pretty much like the traditional custom. On my birthday, I’ll invite my family and friends to my place for a party. I’ll buy a big cake, we’ll have dinner together, and then I’ll happily receive everyone’s gifts and wishes. That’s more or less how it goes.
2. When I was little, my parents would buy me a huge cream cake, decorated with all kinds of small animals made from cream—like tigers and dogs. That’s because I’m a total animal lover. And on that day, I’d be allowed to get a relatively expensive gift, which was usually a toy or a nice piece of clothing.
3. It’s extremely important to me. It marks the day when I came into this world in a certain year in the past. So it’s the most special day of the year for me and definitely deserves to be valued. What’s more, I receive lots of wishes from family and friends on this day, which gives me a strong sense of belonging and happiness.
4. It’s a really interesting question—I’ve never thought about it before. I think it should be our President, because he has led our country toward prosperity and promoted the development of economy, politics, and culture. So his birthday deserves to be celebrated nationwide. But in reality, I don’t know when his birthday is.
5. I quite like geography—I think it’s a very rigorous science. It observes natural phenomena, such as weather or plants, to identify patterns, which helps people understand and transform nature. Additionally, geography also covers humanistic knowledge, so learning it can also help us better understand the unique features and customs of different places.
6. There’s no doubt about it—geography plays an indispensable role in our lives. First, we need geography for the development of nature. We have to explore and understand nature first before we can make rational use of its resources. Second, it also has a great impact on the planning and development of our cities. Learning geography helps us promote the urbanization process in a way that adapts to local conditions.
7. Hmm, yes, I studied geography in high school. Actually, I found it quite interesting because it teaches you to look at problems from a holistic perspective. For example, when talking about a natural place, you not only need to mention things like its land, organisms, and weather, but also pay attention to the impact humans have on it. It’s a very comprehensive and engaging subject.
8. Not really. Even though I like geography, my grades in this subject aren’t that great. That’s because geography requires not only a lot of professional knowledge but also a certain understanding of various places. Only in this way can you truly master the subject. But I feel like my knowledge scope still needs to be expanded, so becoming a geography teacher would be too challenging for me right now.
9. I think I will, as long as I have enough time. Because I find it a really interesting and meaningful thing to do. For one thing, learning about the geography of other countries allows me to see a bigger and more colorful world. For another, it can also expand my general knowledge, helping me show more respect and understanding when engaging in cross-cultural communication.
