纯正英语一分钟-investment

Im totally hopeless with money. Ive never really understood things like investments. I should be more interested in investments because I know Ill get more money. I find everything very confusing. I never know what to invest in. Some of my friends in

纯正英语一分钟-jewelry

I think jewelry is stupid. Whats the point? I can understand it was popular a couple of thousand years ago, but not today. It all belongs to when we lived in caves. Why do people feel the need to wear necklaces and bracelets? It seems that jewelry is

纯正英语一分钟-intelligence

People say intelligence is a lot more attractive than beauty. I often ask people if they would prefer a partner who is intelligent or good looking. They almost always say they want someone who is intelligent. I wonder why it is some of us are so inte

纯正英语一分钟-information

We are living in an age of information. Thats what I keep hearing on TV and reading in newspapers. We are surrounded by information technology that puts information at our fingertips. To get ahead, you need the latest information. Im not really sure

纯正英语一分钟-Inflation

Inflation seems to be a big issue at the moment. Every time I turn on the news there is a story about inflation. Many countries around the world are fighting to keep inflation under control. Sometimes you read about countries that lose the battle aga

纯正英语一分钟-Immigration

Immigration wasnt really a problem a long time ago. Many countries welcomed immigrants because they needed workers. The USA, Australia and Canada encouraged millions of people to come and live in their countries. Today, however, immigration is becomi

纯正英语一分钟-identity_cards

Im not sure what to think about identity cards. There are good and bad things about them. I think on the whole they are a good thing. It depends on what the government uses the information for. It also depends on how secure the database is that keeps

纯正英语一分钟-i_love_you

Love makes the world go round, not money. I agree with the centuries-old quote that says, Love conquers all. Its true when you think about it. So much has been written about love. It must be one of the most written and talked about topics ever. How m

纯正英语一分钟-humour

I think humour is one of the best things in life. Without it, nothing in life would be funny. Its strange how we start laughing from such a young age. I wonder what makes tiny babies laugh. What do they find funny. Babies laugh and smile all the time

纯正英语一分钟-human rights

I think human rights only became an issue after World War II. Thats when the United Nations issued their Universal Declaration on human rights. This is kind of the rulebook, the dos and donts of human rights. When I look at the world today, it seems

纯正英语一分钟-housewives

I think being a housewife is a very demanding job. Most housewives have a lot to do, especially if they have children. Of course, some have an easy time because they have a maid or a tiny house. Most housewives though are working pretty much from the

纯正英语一分钟-houses

All houses are unique. Even if they look the same from the outside, they are very different on the inside. I think houses are very interesting. I like looking at the way they are built and the style they are built in. In London there are many houses

纯正英语一分钟-hospitals

I dont really like hospitals. I have many bad memories of them. Ive stayed in hospital seven times in my life. I guess I must be unlucky. My friends all say Im accident prone. My longest stay in hospital was for three months. That was boring. I had l

纯正英语一分钟-Homelessness

Homelessness is a terrible thing. It really shouldnt exist today. A country should be ashamed if anyone is homeless. Governments are so rich today, yet they have no money to provide basic needs for their citizens. This is rubbish. Think how much mone

纯正英语一分钟-horoscopes

I totally do not believe in horoscopes. I cant think of anything more ridiculous. Perhaps the only thing more ridiculous is the number of people who read their horoscopes and believe what they say. I mean, just how can a horoscope be true? How is it

纯正英语一分钟-Home

Home is where the heart is. Thats so true. Ive lived in many different houses during my life but not all of them have been home. When you are growing up, home is where your family lives. I left home when I was 18 and slowly my childhood home was no l

纯正英语一分钟-Hate crime

Hate crime is becoming a big problem in many societies. Youd think that in the twenty-first century wed all respect each other. With all the communications we have and with globalization, we should know enough about each other to understand we are al

纯正英语一分钟-health

I never used to worry about my health until recently. When I was a kid, I did loads of exercise. Even in my twenties and thirties I was very fit and never ill. I have been lucky all my life always in the best of health. I rarely get even a cold. I su

纯正英语一分钟-healthcare

Every country must provide free healthcare to its citizens. I cant understand why the richest countries in the world dont do this. Its shocking that a country can be so rich and let its people die because they cannot pay the hospital. I saw a great m

纯正英语一分钟-Heart attacks

Heart attacks kill millions of people each year. I think its one of the worlds biggest killers. A lot of people have a heart attack because of their lifestyle. Im sure if people ate healthy food and exercised, the number of heart attacks would drop.