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Unit 5 Pre-class Discussion

By 胡宜雯 老师 05-18 717次浏览

To be quick or slow, which one do you prefer? Can you provide examples based on your life experiences?

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  • 82230227王畑畑 06-01

    I prefer slow, in my childhood, the time of the day passed slowly, the happy time of childhood was always vivid, but now in the fast-paced life, I repeat the same thing every day, I feel that time is fleeting.

    The slower pace of life gives us more time to savor the moment. Take a leisurely walk in the park and really pay attention to the details of nature, the changing color of leaves, the blooming and fading of flowers and the singing of birds. This gives me the opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures without feeling rushed.

    It also allows us to build deeper connections with others. Spend time with friends and family and have long conversations without being constantly interrupted by the rush of daily tasks.

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  • 82230131余子菡 06-02

    My choice between a fast pace and a slow pace of life really depends on the specific situation and period. When pursuing career development and learning new knowledge, I tend to choose a fast pace of life, because it allows me to stay efficient and energetic, and adapt to changes and challenges quickly. While on vacation or when I need to think deeply, I prefer a slow pace of life, because it allows me to relax, enjoy the beauty of life, and better settle and reflect. Last summer vacation I chose to go to Yantai, Shandong Province for a leisurely stroll around the coastal city. The pace of life there is very slow, spent half a month in Yantai, I can leisurely walk every day, read, close to nature. That kind of slow pace of life makes me feel inner peace and satisfaction, and also makes me cherish every moment of life more.

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  • 82230220刘晓慧 06-02

    I tend to be slow,the followings are some examples.

    Walking in the countryside: I love walking in the countryside, admiring the beauty of nature, breathing the fresh air and feeling the warmth of the sun. This slow life makes me feel relaxed and happy, as if all my troubles are behind me.
    Enjoy Food: I like to spend time preparing and tasting food. It is a very pleasurable experience to carefully prepare a hearty lunch or dinner in the kitchen and savor every bite and feel its taste and texture.
    Read a good book: I like to read a good book in a quiet environment and savor the charm of the words. Reading makes me feel fulfilled and fulfilled. It also gives me the opportunity to be exposed to different cultures and ideas.
    Chat with friends: I like to have in-depth conversations with friends and share bits and pieces of my life. Chatting can make me relax and enhance mutual understanding and affection.
    Exploring the City: I love to wander aimlessly through the city, exploring unknown alleys and streets, and taking in different cultures and atmospheres. This kind of exploration made me excited and curious, and it also made me understand the charm of the city more.
    These experiences made me realize the beauty and value of slow life, made me cherish the details of life, and made me more relaxed and happy. 

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  • 82220620陆嘉佳 06-03

    I prefer a slow life. Nowadays people's life pace is too fast, they are very impetuous and eager to achieve. On the surface we seem to get a lot, but in fact, it is only a moment of satisfaction. When the satisfaction fades, a deep sense of emptiness and anxiety may follow. 

    I want the pace to slow down a bit so that I can enjoy the process of doing something rather than just chasing an outcome. Just like reading a book, I prefer to know the book through my own reading and my own understanding.I think this process is very enjoyable instead of watching an interpretation video from the Internet.

    A slow li fe allows me to have time to experience the beauty of nature, go hiking in the park and breathe fresh air. I can have time to spend with my families and feel warmth. It also allows me more time to pursue my interests and enrich my life.

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  • 82230129杨旎 06-03

    I prefer a slow life.Nowadays,there are many things for us to do.It makes us more and more anxious.And being slow can help us enjoy our life better.When we are traveling,we can't just pursue the completion of the site visit.We must pay more attention to the process of visiting.In this period of time,we need to be slow.If we finish in a short time,actually we cannot understand the true beauty of places of interest themselves.Slow life can make us feel relaxed and improve our working or learning efficiency to some degrees.

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  • 82230437夏周宇 06-04

    I prefer a life that mixes both slow and fast paces. I like the calm and mindfulness of a slower life, which helps me enjoy the moment and connected with others deeply. But I also enjoy the excitement and opportunities that come with a faster life. For me, the best life is one where I can relax and reflect sometimes, but also stay active and achieve my goals. This balance makes me feel fulfilled and happy.

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  • 82230211胡怡帆 06-05

    Fast and slow speeds each have their applicable scenarios and advantages, so I will flexibly choose according to the situation.
     In my work or study, I tend to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. When I face an urgent project deadline, I will quickly make plans and focus on their implementation. This rapid response improves productivity and reduces procrastination.
     In our daily life, it is also necessary to slow down. For example, when tasting delicious food and communicating with friends, I will listen patiently, give attention and respond. Slowing down helps to enjoy life and build deep relationships.
     Fast and slow speeds complement each other, and we need to choose flexibly according to the actual situation. For example, I respond quickly when reporting emergency projects, but slow down and feel nature during weekend morning walks.
    In short, fast and slow speeds each have their advantages, requiring flexible selection to achieve the best results.

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  • 82230212江佳妮 06-05

    I prefer slow. I think a slow pace of life will make people more comfortable and less likely to cause anxiety. Because in my daily life, I can't handle multiple things at the same time, and I can't finish them quickly, which will lead to more impatience in my daily life, which forms a vicious circle.

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  • 82230214蒋杨阳 06-06

    As for the fast and slow pace of life, I prefer the slow life, because in the slow life, I can live with both satisfaction and fullness, and follow my own pace. I once saw a lifestyle blogger, he and a cat live in the countryside, or a self-sufficient life, they watch the sunrise and sunset together, picnic together on the grass, the blogger in the spare time to make clothes for the cat, scarf, they enjoy the pastoral scenery, very leisurely.

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  • 82230234袁晗菲 06-07

    I enjoy a slow pace of live, both in the present and the past. For example, during high school, I liked to stay in the classroom a bit longer after evening self-study, rather than joining the crowd of people rushing out of the classroom. In just a few more minutes, I could enjoy the scenery of a quiet corner of the campus, where I could wander aimlessly, look up at the stars, or gaze at the trees and nameless flowers by the roadside. At that moment, the whole world was mine, I didn't have to rush. This is the slow-paced, energy-saving life that I have always dreamed of. And I'm still trying to find it.

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  • 82230140郑欣悦 06-08

    I want to be slow. In a fast society, many people are busy doing their work and repeating daily tasks. They think that they slow down to live is a way to waste their time, they prefer to finish more work in a shorter time, no matter the quality and the process. In this circumstance, we always forget why we live and how to enjoy our life. We often take the railway to travel and go business. We think this transport is fast and convenient. But, some people choose the train to enjoy the scenery on the trip, no matter if it takes much time,

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  • 82230128杨丹妮 06-09

    I prefer slow life to quick life. Because I am a disengaged person with slow reactions and thinking.  I always think a lot before I do something and  want everything to be done in an orderly way. Too fast a speed makes it too late for me to think and feel that things are out of control. That will also make me feel busy, and the body and spirit will be very tired after the high-speed operation of the day. On vacation, I like to wander around aimlessly, enjoy the roadside scenery, and I also like to stay at home and do nothing. When studying, I always like to finish in a slowly and organized way before the deadline. Maybe I was born as a person who doesn't want to be constrained, and the flexible time that comes with a slow life makes me feel more free.

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  • 82230442许文彬 06-09

    I prefer a slower pace of life. Because I like to enjoy the beauty of the world, I like a person to stay quietly, I like to use their own eyes to appreciate the world, I like the camera to record everything around me.
    I don't think I am suitable for today's competitive society, because once I can't keep up with the pace, maybe I will be eliminated. So often I will be very contradictory, I like the slow life, but I seem to have to accept the fast life, I like the slow life leisurely and comfortable, but at the same time I have to adapt to the fast life and the changes of the world, perhaps this is the existence of contradictions.
    But looking back at my heart, I still prefer the slower pace of life. I like in my spare time, like in the sunny afternoon, sitting on the balcony against the window of the recliner, listen to a cross talk, or listen to their favorite songs, just a pot of tea at hand, everything is so quiet, no one disturbs me, immersed in my own world. This is what I like and yearn for. I don't want to compete with the world, I also don't want to force myself to accept the fast pace of life. I just want to follow my heart and enjoy the slow pace of life and the good things around me.

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  • 82230408范秀瑶 06-10

    I prefer to be quick, which is mainly due to the stage and environment we are in. College is a stage full of changes and challenges in life. We should not only face heavy academic tasks, but also actively participate in various community activities, departmental work, and deal with various relationships with classmates, teachers and families. In this context, I tend to pursue efficiency and prefer a fast-paced life in order to better adapt to the various requirements and challenges of the university.

    For example, in terms of time management, I need to arrange my time reasonably. I prefer to ensure that I can complete all tasks at high speed and efficiently without delay, so that I can better meet the new task plan.

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  • 82230112胡正鸿 06-11

    In daily life, sometimes I prefer a slow pace and sometimes I prefer a fast pace. When I feel happy, I always hope that time passes slowly so that I can have more opportunities to enjoy the good times. Such as on vacation or during the break from studying.But when I am in class or waiting for someone, I always hope to finish it quickly. Because this way, I can have more time to do other things. I think proper conversion is good as it allows you to fully relax during rest, so that your efficiency can be higher when you go to work.

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  • 82230222任科霞 06-11

    In contrast, I prefer a slow-paced life. Because nowadays with the development of experience, the whole society has fallen into a state of being busy all the time, as if slowing down would result in a great loss. So I prefer to live a life like "wearing a straw rain cape and letting my life pass freely". This question reminds me of when I went to Yangzhou last National Day. The entire Slender West Lake was extremely beautiful, and a sense of happiness surrounded me. In the evening, I was walking hand in hand with my friends under a big tree that I don't know the name of. I think life like this is also very beautiful. Therefore, I prefer a slow-paced life more, feeling that everyone is very gentle, like slowly and firmly perceiving the world with tentacles. I love all the beautiful things.

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  • 82230216靳颖佳 06-12

    I like the fast pace of life. Although the fast pace of life can cause people a certain amount of stress, it also has some potential benefits. First of all, the fast-paced life gives me the opportunity to contact new things and challenges, which can make life more colorful and full of fun. For example, in this semester, I got a concert by my favorite singer on Friday and booked tickets to go to the concert on Saturday. At the same time, it also enables people to actively face life and constantly pursue progress and growth. Secondly, the fast pace of life can prompt me to constantly look for new solutions and ideas, thus stimulating my creativity and innovation ability. Finally, in the fast-paced life, I have learned how to adapt to new environments and situations quickly, and how to respond to various emergencies quickly. This ability to adapt and change can help me better cope with various challenges in life. So I like the fast pace of life.

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  • 82230206郭明园 06-13

    I prefer to be slow. I think there will be more things you can do when you slow down. Don't be in a hurry to do certain things. I prefer to go out by myself. Therefore, in my opinion, every time alone is a long time. I will enjoy this time and do a lot of things I want to do. If I am in a hurry to do something, time will often pass faster, and it seems to pass in the blink of an eye. Slow down, maybe my pressure will be much less, and I will think about everything seriously.Slow life is also what I have always yearned for. It will make myself easier. It is a way of life that I prefer.

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  • 82230514姬于捷 06-13

    I choose to live slowly. Slowly is a romantic word, and it is also the state of life I yearn for. I grew up in a small county. After graduating from college, I will also return to my small county to find a suitable job. It is best to live close to my relatives and feel the smoke and fire of life in the future.Slowness makes me feel happy and satisfied more easily, which makes me very happy. Slowly let us know the world better.As I like, life is for experience, not for interpretation of perfection.

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  • 82230117李念洋 06-15

    I will depend on the situation. When I am studying or have work to complete, I will choose to be quick because there is a motivation for me to do something. So, I would prefer to finish the task quickly and efficiently rather than occupy my other time. In my free time, I want my life to be very slow because I use my free time as a reward for being busy. So, I always have a lot of interesting things I want to do in my spare time, and every time I do these things, I always have more than enough.

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  • 82230209何敏 06-16

    Personally, I like a fast pace in study and work. In this way, I can complete my tasks quickly, avoid procrastination, and improve my work efficiency. I prefer a slow pace in life, and I prefer to travel in my spare time to feel the beauty of life. The slow pace of life can let me find a lot of beauty, and better get along with my family and friends. Improve the happiness of our lives.

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  • 82230448赵望舒 06-16

    I prefer a slow paced life. Because I feel that a too fast pace can bring a lot of pressure, make many things done roughly, make it difficult to slow down and experience life, and easily overlook family and friends. For example, in fast-paced city life and slow paced city life. A fast-paced city will have a better quality of life and enjoy some bustling environments. But everyone yearns for a high-quality life, which leads to serious internal competition. Everyone has a lot of work pressure and competition with each other, which makes me feel very uncomfortable. On the contrary, in a slow paced city, the quality of life may not be as good, but the work pressure is not as great, making it more comfortable. After work, you can also relax and experience the beautiful scenery around you, and go out to play with friends. So I like a slow pace.

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  • 84230235吴雨宸 06-16

    I prefer living  a slow life.

    I grew up in a small town in Sichuan province .As we all know ,Sichuan has a very high happiness index,so does my home.

    People who live there have many ways to entertain themselves.Such as playing mhjong,tasting tea,walking,square dancing and so on.When they rest, they can quickly find something to relax themselves, and this kind of mental state is rare in today's fast-paced life.I like this kind of life ,it has slow rhythm and it gives me more time to do something what i want to do .Slow pace of life is not enough to give up learning,on the contrary,in a slow life,i will have a stronger desire for books.Reading books is also a way of study.I always imagine my old life how it is,but i wish i have my own house ,maybe not big but complete.It is surrounded by trees and flowers,full of vitality. when the weather is rainy,i will stay at the window in my house ,listening to the sound of nature, quiet and relax, just like it cleanses my mind and soul.

    But now i must study hard to realize my dream.So i must live a quick life first.

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  • 82230232许奕 06-16

    Sometimes I like the slow pace of life, but more often I like the fast pace of life.Usually on vacation or when I have nothing to do, I like the fast pace of life, which can quickly bring me a lot of happiness. For example, traveling to a city, doing something I've wanted to do for a long time, challenging a project I'm afraid of, etc., I've always enjoyed the joy of fast pace. At the same time, in learning or in some need to calm down to do things, I prefer to take my time.

     

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  • 82230132张丁文 06-19

    To me, both fast and slow have their charms, depending on the situation.
    Sometimes, I prefer to be fast. For example, in the work environment, when there is an urgent task to be completed, I will try to complete the task quickly and efficiently to ensure the smooth progress of the work. In addition, speed is also an important factor in the pursuit of efficiency. For example, I use speed reading skills to get information faster, or make quick decisions to seize opportunities.
    In other cases, however, I would choose to slow down. I also choose to slow down when it comes to paying attention to detail. For example, when writing, I will slowly construct and polish to ensure the perfect presentation of the work.
    So, whether it is fast or slow, there are occasions where they are suitable.

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  • 82230507翟瞳 06-19

    To me,I perfer a slower lifestyle.

    In my hometown,people always live a slow life.So, I am a slow man.I do everything in a slow path.In a slow path you will have more time to think and control your life.If your life is too fast,it will probably out of control and will cause a lot of bad effects.I think slowness may have the power to make me more happy and comfortable.So.i like slow lifestyle better.

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  • 82230127徐月 06-21

    I can't quite say whether I prefer a fast life or a slow life. Because in my life, two lifestyles are compatible. For example, in terms of work and study, I like a planned and efficient fast-paced life. When I put something on my to-do list, I choose to do it quickly. Because I don't like that I don't live up to my principles. When I finish my task quickly, I will feel a great sense of accomplishment. But in my spare time, I prefer to slow down and enjoy life. This is a time to slow down my pace of life and I will find many beautiful things around myself. And all these beautiful things will have a longer flowering period because of your slow pace.
    In short, there are not so many rules and regulations in life. Get up when you want to go fast, and enjoy your vigorous life; When you want to slow down, slow down and feel all the beautiful things around you.

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  • 82230233杨晨 06-24

    I prefer to slow down, because I am now in a very fast environment, and a lot of times I feel anxious and uneasy, and it seems that I can never catch up with the rapid changes in society. Being fast does bring us a lot of benefits and convenience. But at the same time, excessive pursuit of results, forget to enjoy the beauty of the process, become eager for quick success, personality becomes cranky. I often walk and chat with my friends in the cool evening to feel the scenery along the way and relax my mood.

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  • 82230422钱瑾 06-28

    I would prefer a slow paced life, as it allows me to relax and immerse myself in my own world.Slow paced life places more emphasis on enjoying the process and details. For example, when cooking, carefully selecting ingredients and spending a long time preparing a delicious dish, rather than choosing fast food. During leisure time, one may choose to take a slow walk in the park and enjoy the natural scenery, rather than rushing by. When reading a good book, one will savor each chapter carefully and not rush to finish it quickly.

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