8 Three Language Tips 三个语言技巧
1 ．
IT’S A GOOD CHANCE TO… ＝
IT’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO... Whenever you are talking about something you enjoy doing or the benefits of an
action or a situation, you can use the above phrases to EXPRESS THE ADVANTAGES
．
By
using these phrases you will explain as if the question was “Why is it good?” or “Why is it
beneficial?” or “Why is it important?” or “Why is it enjoyable?”
无论何时，当你谈论起某些你乐于做的事情，或者一个行动或情形的好处时，你就
可以使用以上的短语来表述其优点。使用这些短语你便对下列问题做了解释性的回
答：
"Why is it good?”
或
"Why is it beneficial?”
或
“Why is it important?”
或
“Why is it
enjoyable?”
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Example
：
How important is it for families to eat together? It’s extremely important because dinner time is a great chance for everyone to
get together and talk. You know, nowadays, parents are busy with their job, students with their
studies, so it’s essential to eat together in order for relatives to catch up with each other. It’s a great
opportunity to strengthen family ties
．
Do you like sports? Yes, I do. I frequently play basketball and badminton with my friends. First of all,
I need
to exercise in order to stay fit and healthy. In addition, playing sports is a good chance for me to
forget about my homework and the pressure of my studies. Whenever I play basketball, I can get
rid of stress
．
So it is useful: On top of this; it’s a great opportunity for me to spend time with my
friends. We laugh together and share stories after the game. It’s just a lot of fun.
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2 ．
To GET To do something... Idiomatic phrase foreigners use very often
＝
smooth English.
这是外国人经常使用的一个短语。
