I prefer a slow-paced life, such as slow reading, which enables me to be more focused and make effective use of time.
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Unit 5 Lead-in Questions
1. To be quick or slow, which one do you prefer? Can you provide examples?
2. Do you think you can adapt to the quick-fix society? If not, how will you feel, worried, anxious…?
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1.Preferences for being fast or slow vary depending on the situation. In work - related scenarios, being fast is often preferred. For example, when a news break occurs, journalists quickly gather and report news, and medical staff act promptly during emergencies. However, in creative endeavors, slowness is favored. Painters paint carefully, and writers immerse themselves in novel - writing. Similarly, savoring food in daily life is also like this.
2.I can adapt to the quick - fix society to some extent. It brings convenience, such as choosing fast food when I'm busy. However, it also has drawbacks. The fast pace and emphasis on quick solutions can cause stress and make me worry that important details and values might be overlooked. So, I also set aside time for slow - paced activities to balance my life.
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I prefer to take it slow. For instance, if I go on a trip, I would like the time to pass more slowly so that I can better enjoy the pleasures during the trip, the beautiful scenery and the relaxed mood.
I think I have difficulty adapting to the fast-paced life.I would worry about whether I can complete something well enough, whether I will overlook the scenery along the way, and whether the next thing will come.
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1. I prefer slow to quick because I think that we should try to do everything well and make decisions after our thinking.
2. Sometimes no because when I am not familiar with them I feel a little embarrassed.收起-
I prefer a slow life. I enjoy strolling around theschool, looking at the black swans and the little cats there, and taking pictures and with my favorite 2D characters among the flowers and plants.I think I can't fully adapt to the quick-fix society.But I don't feel anxious,I like doing whatever I wants.So whether it is a fast life or a slow life, I like both.
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I think it's impossible for someone to always pursue an absolutely fast-paced life or an absolutely slow-paced one. Pursuing a fast life should mean having goals and aspirations for ourselves, completing work and studies more efficiently to promote personal growth. On the other hand, a slow life means enjoying life at our own pace and savoring the little details around us, which is also wonderful.
However, today we (indeed) live in a fast-paced society. This rapid rhythm makes people more impetuous, less able to calm down and think, which hinders creativity and imagination. It also leads to increased anxiety and irritability, even causing people to believe that "faster is always better".
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.I perfer slow.I am very slow in some aspects such as eat slowly,walk slowly even think slowly.For example,I like staying at home or closing to nature which makes me peacefully.Because I think a slow lifestyle is suitable for me,it makes me enjoyable.
2.I think it is hard for me to adapt to the quick-fix society but I have to do it.Staying in a fast lifestyle makes me anxious and I feel a sense of stress.I do not like this feeling.
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1. I prefer being slow in some cases. For example, when reading a philosophical book, taking time to ponder each idea helps understand deeply. But being quick is good for urgent work like catching a flight - need to move fast to check in.
2. I don't think I can fully adapt to a pure quick - fix society. I'd feel anxious, as I value depth. Like, if everything is about instant results, the beauty of long - term craftsmanship (like hand - made art) gets lost, and that makes me worried about losing the essence of things. -
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I prefer to take it slow. For instance, if I go on a trip, I would like the time to pass more slowly so that I can better enjoy the pleasures during the trip, the beautiful scenery and the relaxed mood. I think I have difficulty adapting to the fast-paced life.I would worry about whether I can complete something well enough, whether I will overlook the scenery along the way, and whether the next thing will come.
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I prefer to be slow in daily life. For example, I enjoy spending time reading books carefully, savoring the details of stories instead of skimming through them quickly. This way allows me to deeply understand the content and gain more insights.I believe I can adapt to the quick-fix society, but I will also try to maintain a balance. If I couldn't adapt, I might feel a bit stressed, but I would focus on adjusting my pace rather than staying anxious.
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1. I prefer a balanced approach, valuing both speed and slowness depending on the context. For example, quick decisions are efficient at work, but slow travel (like exploring countryside routes) enriches life with deeper experiences.
2. Adapting to a quick-fix society is challenging. If unable to keep up, I might feel anxious, as constant haste undermines mindfulness and joy in meaningful moments. Slowing down fosters appreciation for details and relationships.
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I prefer a slow life. I enjoy strolling around theschool, looking at the black swans and the little cats there, and taking pictures and with my favorite 2D characters among the flowers and plants.I think I can't fully adapt to the quick-fix society.But I don't feel anxious,I like doing whatever I wants.So whether it is a fast life or a slow life, I like both.
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1.I prefer a slow - paced life. Because in a slow - paced life, I can savor every moment carefully. For example, I can experience the texture of a dish or take a whiff of the fresh morning air. When reading, I can also immerse myself in the story whole - heartedly and see things from the protagonist's perspective. Another example is that when I'm taking a walk, I can listen to the birds singing, feel the breeze blowing on my cheeks, and fully enjoy the beauty of nature. All in all, I think a slow - paced life relaxes my mind and stops me from being pushed around by complicated tasks.
2.I don't think I can adapt well to a fast - paced society. Because rapid development will inevitably increase people's stress. I'm worried that I might fall behind. In terms of study, I'm afraid I can't keep up with my classmates. When it comes to career choices, I'm anxious about my future. In a society that only values results and efficiency, I also feel some inexplicable nervousness and anxiety. All these will affect my physical and mental health.
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prefer a slow life. I enjoy strolling around theschool, looking at the black swans and the little cats there, and taking pictures and with my favorite 2D characters among the flowers and plants.I think I can't fully adapt to the quick-fix society.But I don't feel anxious,I like doing whatever I wants.So whether it is a fast life or a slow life, I like both.
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Definitely slow, I.am a slow person. I mean, sure, I used to be running around trying get everything done ASAP, I had this tendency to drive myself crazy by setting a deadline for everything, a trait which I suspect mostly came from my mother, she was hysterical, and was anxious about everything, she was that kind of person who would have a full-on panic attack when she was not so sure if she locked the door or not, something like that. But as I grow up, somehow I start to grow out of her shadow, like finally setting myself free from the cocoon. I'm super chill about everything, I'm like "sure", "whatever", "hold your horses", I've learned to accept everything regardless of the consequence, I no longer rush myself to a state where I can not take it anymore.
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1.I prefer a balance between being slow and quick.In a slow life, I can wake up naturally in the morning, I'd take my time to cultivate flowers, watching them bloom day by day. And take a purposeless walk in the evening. On the other hand,there are things that need to be dealt with promptly and one can't keep slacking off all the time.
2.I'm striving to adapt to the quick-fix society nowadays. When facing difficulties, I often feel anxious and stressed, but I try to remain calm and focused.
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1.I perfer slow.I am very slow in some aspects such as eat slowly,walk slowly even think slowly.For example,I like staying at home or closing to nature which makes me peacefully.Because I think a slow lifestyle is suitable for me,it makes me enjoyable.
2.I think it is hard for me to adapt to the quick-fix society but I have to do it.Staying in a fast lifestyle makes me anxious and I feel a sense of stress.I do not like this feeling.
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1.I think I prefer to be slow,but I am an impatient person.So I hope I can be slow to enjoy something .For example, I can have a rest after doing many homework and participate in an important competition.
2.I think I can not adapt to the quick-fix society,beacuse we must learn many new things like smart devices .Otherwise, we will be eliminated by the world.
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I agree with the author taht liberal arts education is an important part in college and university education.Lbieral arts can promote students' all-round development and help them form their own thoughts and aesthetics.For example,the co-founder of Apple,Steve Jobs,although he is a tech visionary,he credited his success partly to his exposure to liberal arts.
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1. It depends. When I need to collect files from students, I want them to hand in immediately without mistakes. When I need a break from anxiety as well as fatigue caused by study or routine, slowness is what I desire.
2. I probably can, holding the view that there is always someone ahead of me and I just keep my own pace forward. No matter slowly or quickly, I am always making progress.
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