Vocabulary

Personality

  • rational 理性/ logical 有邏輯。。。。。。。。。
  • prejudiced (adj.) 有偏見的
    • showing an unreasonable dislike for something or someone
    • a prejudiced view
    • are prejudiced against
  • befriend (v.) 結識

Expressions

Expressions

Express Preferences

  • I genuinely enjoy...
  • I am eager to...
  • I have always been interested in...

Explaining Why

  • There are several factors that I considered back then... First, .... Next, ... Finally, ....
  • There are plenty of factor to be considered when I ...

Personal Development

  • develop into an all-round individual
  • develop a geocentric view towards the world
  • hone 磨練 my communication skills/ endurance 忍耐力
  • I am eager to continue to broaden my horizons and gain as much experience as I can in the future
  • increase my exposure and sensitivity to the market

好學校因素

  • Good reputation in terms of teaching quality and university admission rate/ employment opportunities
  • Offer majors/ subjects I am interested in
  • Provides decent accommodation at a reasonable price
  • Location is near home and saves time for transportation

Idioms

  • Around the clock 
    • e.g. Nurses work around the clock.

Questions

  • Do you work or are you a student?
    • Simple ans --> extended ans
    • I work. I am working as a nurse in an acute hospital.

  • What is your favourite subject?
    • My favourite subject is English language. Although it is my second language, I enjoy the process of acquiring new knowledge and overcoming the challenges. It is also a practical subject that allows me to hone my communication skills.
  • What are the most popular majors/ subjects in Hong Kong?
    • The most popular subjects in Hong Kong are probably Medicine, Law, and Business. You know, Asian parents are strongly prejudiced 懷偏見的 towards traditional and professional careers and students usually tend to live up to their parents' expectation.
  • Do you prefer to study in a silent environment or in a place with some noise?
    • I prefer to work in a silent environment as I could concentrate better without background noise. I could easily be distracted by noise and it would take me much longer to complete my work.
  • Why did you choose your high school/ university?
    • There are several factors that I considered back then when I chose my high school. First, it has a good reputation in terms of teaching quality and university admission rate. Next, it is near my home, so I did not have to spend too much time on transportation. Finally, the tuition fee was reasonable, and my family could afford it.