口语直通车TOPICGratitude

　　TOPIC: Gratitude
　　TASK 2
　　What does it mean to be thankful?
　　Being thankful means that you feel grateful and relieved about something. For example, you can feel thankful when a friend helps you in some way, when you hear much-needed good news, or when someone does something nice for you when you least expect it. You can be thankful for all of the good things that happen in your life.
　　What are the things you’re grateful for and why?
　　One of the main things that I am grateful for is my life. I am grateful for being able to experience everything that happens to me – the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, and everything in between. Even if I feel that something isn’t going my way, I still try to look at the positive side of things and do my best to feel thankful for what I have.
　　How do you prefer to show your gratitude to others?
　　Showing gratitude to others is important because it lets them know that they are appreciated. Some of my favorite ways to express gratitude to those who have had a positive impact on my life include calling them and thanking them, writing them a heartfelt letter about how much they mean to me, buying them something I think they might like, or treating them to coffee or lunch.
　　Do you think there is a connection between gratitude and happiness? Why?
　　I do feel that there is a connection between gratitude and happiness. If you express gratitude and feel thankful for the things that you do have in your life, then you won’t feel as sad for the things that you don’t have in your life. If you shift your mindset to be a bit more grateful for what you have, I think it can really make a difference and help you be a happier person overall.
　　TASK 3
　　Li Hua wanted to do something for her parents. In the morning, Li Hua’s parents went to work and Li Hua waved them goodbye at the door. Li Hua wanted to surprise her parents with a fancy meal to pay them back for helping her with her schoolwork. As soon as they left, Li Hua went right to work and started cooking. She followed the recipes from a cookbook and made several delicious dishes. Once her parents arrived home, they were so surprised to see all of the food Li Hua had made. Thanks to Li Hua’s great cooking skills, she was able to show her appreciation for all of her parents’ love and support.