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01. Yes, this is a habit of mine. Whenever I go to the supermarket, I always make a list. It helps me remember what I need to buy—every time I pick up an item, I check it off the list. This effectively prevents me from forgetting things I need, and it’s really helpful.
2. Yes, I make a list for my studies too. Before I start studying each day, I write down everything I need to learn. This helps me plan my time better, and once I know exactly what to do, I become more efficient and focused—it’s really useful.
3. I think there are two reasons. First, they find it too troublesome and even a waste of time—they’d rather start doing things directly than spend time making a list. Second, they want a more flexible schedule and don’t want a fixed plan to restrict their activities for the day.
4. Yes, I’ve always kept this habit. Every day, I write down the things I need to do in the notes app on my phone, and delete each item once I finish it. Before going to bed every night, I check the notes—only when all tasks are completed can I sleep peacefully.
5. I prefer making lists on my phone because it’s much more convenient. I can jot things down anytime and anywhere, and once I finish a task, I can just delete it right away. Unlike a paper list, I don’t have to carry it around with me all the time or need a pen to make marks on it.
6. I really enjoy singing because I think it’s a great way to relax. Especially when I’m taking a shower, I love listening to music and singing along. At that moment, I even feel my singing sounds really nice. After the shower, my mood becomes really good and all my stress is gone.
7. I haven’t learned singing systematically. I just sing for fun and have no professional skills. Maybe when I have time in the future, I’ll try to learn a musical instrument and then properly learn how to sing.
8. I prefer singing for my mom. I’m an introverted person, so I’m actually too shy to sing in front of others—most of the time, I just sing to myself while taking a shower. But my mom is my closest family member; she accepts all my good and bad sides, so I can sing boldly and freely in front of her, no matter how well I sing.
9. I think it works. The rhythm, beat, and tone of a song can all convey energy and positive emotions, which bring people good feelings. For example, when I'm in a bad mood, I'll listen to an upbeat song with a fast rhythm, and I'll feel better right away.
10. Yes, I won the second prize in an English competition a month ago. Actually, I only planned to work hard for the third prize, but I didn’t expect to be lucky enough to get the second prize. It really gave me a big surprise, as well as a strong sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It made me realize that hard work always pays off.
11. I would feel extremely happy and proud. Moreover, this would greatly boost my confidence, suddenly giving me more motivation to strive and work hard for bigger goals. Anyway, it’s just pure joy—my heart feels sweeter than eating a piece of candy.
12. It was just a few days ago when I found out my younger brother got the first place in his class exam—I was so proud of him. So I excitedly praised him, encouraged him to keep working hard, and hoped he could maintain his current grades to get into one of China's top universities.
13. I think it’s quite necessary. Praise and encouragement can boost children’s self-confidence and give them more motivation to study. On the contrary, if you only criticize them without providing positive feedback, they will feel disappointed and frustrated. Over time, they will lose interest in studying.
14. Yes, all my teachers are kind and friendly. They often give students positive feedback to boost their interest in learning. When I was at school, every time I did well on my homework or got good grades in exams, my teachers would specifically praise me and encourage me to keep working hard for even better results next time.
