Writing
Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university canteens should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
I do not recognize canteen
It is a disturbed topic that whether the university canteens of us should be open to the public. Some would think we should, some not. In my opinion, facilities on campus are supposed to be used by the public. I will divided my views into these parts mentioned below.
In the first place/Firstly/First of all, opening to the public means everyone could make use of our university canteens. It is a extremely convenient thing for local residents who live nearby. In addition to that, we cannot forget that colleges are build and supported by those people who pay taxes to them every single year. So, essentially universities are part of land for everybody.
Nevertheless, some would deny that we should not let others enter colleges simply for they would disturb students who are learning. I believe making an appointment in advance before entering college is a useful solution.
In conclusion, with the development of universities, we can make significant progress to this problem in the future.
example
I firmly believe that university canteens should indeed be open to the public.¹ This move not only enhances the utilization of campus resources but also contributes to community cohesion.² University canteens, often renowned for their diverse and nutritional menus, could serve as an additional dining option for the local community, particularly those seeking healthy and affordable meals. Moreover, opening up canteens to the public could potentially generate additional revenue for the university, which could then be reinvested in improving facilities or supporting academic programs.³ Such an approach also fosters a sense of inclusivity, breaking down barriers between the university and the surrounding community.⁴ However, it is crucial to ensure that the flow of external visitors does not disrupt the daily lives of students and staff.⁵ Well-planned measures, such as designated visiting hours and appropriate seating arrangements, can help strike a balance.⁶ In conclusion, opening university canteens to the public is a beneficial endeavor that can bring about positive changes for both the university and the wider community, provided that it is implemented with careful consideration and planning.⁷
Listening
- 00:00:39 - r1
- 00:02:30 - p2
- 00:04:25 - p3
passage 1
[1] A JetBlue Airlines flight from West Palm Beach to New York City was forced to turn around and land Sunday morning after the plane struck a bird. The flight from Palm Beach International Airport to LaGuardia Airport turned around just minutes after takeoff following the strike.
使调转方向;使转向；If you turn something around, or if it turns around, it is moved so that it faces the opposite direction.
[V n P] [V P n (not pron)] [V P]Bud turned the truck around, and started back for Dalton Pond…
巴德把卡车掉头，开始返回多尔顿池。
He had reached over to turn round a bottle of champagne so that the label didn’t show…
他伸手把香槟转了一下，这样它的商标就不会露出来。
There was enough room for a wheelchair to get in but not to turn round.
空间足够让轮椅进来，但没法掉头。
No injuries were reported on the plane, and the flight took off once again 7.5 hours after the first attempt. “It was like a split second of panic…that resulted in this nervous reaction on the plane,” said passenger Brian Healy. [2] “There was total quiet, and then there was relief when the plane came to a stop.” An email from JetBlue read, “Our team is working to accommodate customers on later flights.”
passage 2
A deadly snake, which had finally been tracked down after escaping a zoo, has slipped away for the second time.
deadly: causing or likely to cause death （可能）致命的，致死的 SYN lethal
a deadly weapon/disease
致命的武器／疾病
deadly poison
剧毒
The cobra is one of the world’s deadliest snakes.
眼镜蛇是世界上最致命的蛇类之一。
The terrorists have chosen to play a deadly game with the civilian population.
恐怖分子决意要同平民百姓玩死亡游戏。
track down: to find sb/sth after searching in several different places 搜寻到；跟踪找到；追查到 SYN trace
The police have so far failed to track down the attacker.
警方至今未能追捕到攻击者。
The poisonous snake forced the closure of the attraction last week when staff noticed the disappearance.
After six days of desperate searching, he was eventually found and placed in a supposedly secure area. [3] But it seems the animal is no fan of the zoo, because yet again he is out on the loose. [4] The snake is a relative newcomer to the zoo but has already been frustrating its staff. The staff believe he squeezed himself out of a gap located around new energy-saving bulbs installed inside the snake house. He was only found the first time around because staff brought in a special machine to trace him inside a wall opening.
This kind of snake is one of the most deadly and poisonous in the wild, and they can range from 3 to 5 meters in length.