纯正英语一分钟-ozone layer

I first heard about the ozone layer about twenty years ago. I was still in school. I thought it was interesting, but I didnt take it seriously. It was a bit like science fiction, I mean, how could there be a giant hole in the atmosphere? Over the yea

纯正英语一分钟-one

The number one is a good number. Maybe its the best number. Why? Because everyone wants to be number one. Its actually a very useful word in English. There are so many different expressions with one. Of course its a number and useful in maths, but th

纯正英语一分钟-Operations

Operations are amazing things unless, that is, youre having one. I always think it is incredible how doctors can cut people open and repair their body. It must take great skill. I cant believe some operations can take over 12 hours. Ive had a few ope

纯正英语一分钟-opinions

We all have opinions on everything. Some of us have very strong opinions. Others have not-so-strong opinions. And then there are those who say they have no opinion, which I suppose is some kind of opinion. Its interesting how our opinions can be so d

纯正英语一分钟-organs transplants

The question of organ transplants is a difficult one. Not for me though. Im quite happy to donate all of my organs for transplants. I dont mind my body being donated to science after I die. I think its much better to be useful even after I die. I wou

纯正英语一分钟-Overpopulation

Overpopulation is a real problem. It could kill the Earth. Very soon, there will be too many people and not enough land. There wont be enough farms to grow food for everyone. Well eat all of the fish in the sea. And our pollution will cause more glob

纯正英语一分钟-paper

I think paper is one of the best inventions ever. Without paper, we would all still be farmers. The discovery of paper was the start of the first information technology revolution. OK, its not very technological, but it did change our lives. We start

纯正英语一分钟-parent

Being a parent is the biggest responsibility we can have in our lives. Its scary if you think about it. You have to look after a tiny baby for years and years. It is your duty to make sure that little baby grows up into a wonderful, happy and respons

纯正英语一分钟-Passports

Passports are interesting things. I wonder who decides their design. Who thinks up the words to put inside? They are also pretty simple things. A passport is really just a tiny book full of empty pages and some personal information and a photo. Ive a

纯正英语一分钟-pasta

I love pasta of all kinds. Anything with pasta is always delicious, especially if its from Italy. For many countries, pasta is a new addition to the menu. In England just after the war, there was no pasta. Once, a newspaper tricked people with a phot

纯正英语一分钟-patience

People say patience is a virtue. I agree with this. Having patience is a good part of someones character. Not everyone has patience. These people get angry and frustrated quickly. They cant wait. If you have no patience, you want everything to happen

纯正英语一分钟-Peace

Peace is the one thing we all hope for in the world. I wonder if it will ever come. It seems so simple, really. Why cant everyone live in peace? It seems a lot easier to do that than to fight useless wars. If there was peace in the world, everyones l

纯正英语一分钟-Pride

Pride is a funny thing. Sometimes its good. People should take pride in things they do well. Its also OK to be proud of the people you love. Im very proud of my children for many reasons. My proudest moment was when my son was born. Sometimes Im prou

纯正英语一分钟-parties

I love parties. They are always so much fun. I cant think of a better way to spend an afternoon or evening than going to a party. You meet people, eat delicious food, and have lots of fun. Ive always loved parties. I remember the birthday parties I h

纯正英语一分钟-painting

I like painting. It makes me very happy. I loved using paint when I was young. I was really good at drawing, even in elementary school. My school reports said I had a talent in art. I won the school painting competition many times. My friends say pai

纯正英语一分钟-musical instrument

I really wish I could play a musical instrument. I cant. I had a few music lessons when I was a kid, but I didnt keep them up. I really regret that now. I get quite jealous of people who can play a musical instrument. Its a wonderful ability. I hope

纯正英语一分钟-panic

Are you a panic? I am sometimes, although I like to think Im not. I panic when Im really late for something important. Panicking in this situation is really no good. It wont get me there any quicker. It will only make me look really panicked when I g

纯正英语一分钟-Marketing

Marketing is a funny thing. Sometimes I like it, other times I hate it. There is definitely an art to marketing. Some of the advertising campaigns you see are the work of a genius. Someone has thought of a great idea, slogan and advertising campaign

纯正英语一分钟-Poetry

Poetry is a very beautiful thing. I love reading it. Its very clever. Its like reading a painting. The poet paints beautiful scenes and images with just a few words. I think its amazing how the poet can change our feelings so simply, and can make us

纯正英语一分钟-nose

Our nose is the strangest of all body parts. Its such a funny thing. And where is it? Right on the front of our face. Right in the middle. It would be OK if everyone had exactly the same nose. But we all have a different nose. Some of us have a big n