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Dictation 31 Oxygen 氧气（157 words）
Oxygen, that thing you breathe, / that essential gas that keeps the world going round / is
really more important than you give it credit for. / Oxygen is what essentially and literally keeps
you alive and keeps you going. / Consider this: people can survive for a few days without food
and water, / but do you think a person can survive even a few minutes without oxygen? / No, the
brain would die and the heart would stop pumping immediately. / This is how essential oxygen is
to the human body. / It is used to convert fats and proteins from the food we consume into heat
and energy / for the body and its normal functioning. / Oxygen is essential for the production of
living cells / and for respiration of these cells as well. / Oxygen is also used in removing toxic
waste from the body. / Quite simply put, the more the oxygen there is in the body, / the more energetic the body will be. /
Dictation 32 Purpose of Society 社会的作用（156 words）
One of the primary purposes of society / is the formation of an organized group of individuals, /
who can support each other in various ways. / It is in those difficult times that you realize the
importance of being a part of society. / It is the members of your social group / who come forward
to render all the help you need. / The support given by society can be of the physical, emotional,
financial or medical form. /
A society is characterized by social networks. / They form an integral part of society. / Social
networks are defined as the maps of relationships between people. / Relationships give rise to
social interactions between people of a society. / Individuals belonging to different ethnic groups
can come together, thanks to societies. / Their interactions give rise to strong social bonds that
result in long-lasting relationships. / A society gives rise to a family system and an organization of
relationships, / which form the heart of any social group. /
Dictation 33 Mountains 山脉（153 words）
Mountains are a type of landforms that are characterized by a higher elevation, / in comparison to the surrounding areas. / They are higher than 600 meters, and taller than the
hills. /
The world?s tallest mountains are located in Asia / and the largest range of mountains is present in
the Atlantic Ocean. / Some of the highest mountain peaks are located in the oceans. /
Mountains represent varying climatic conditions based on their height. / For example, in case
of a tall mountain, / the conditions at the base differ from the top of the mountain. / In comparison
to the mountain base, / the top portion is colder and there is less oxygen and less protection from
the sun?s rays. /
It is estimated that half of the world population depends on mountains for water. / In fact, the
major rivers of the world are fed by mountains. / Many mountains have glacial lakes / that are
formed due to melting of the glaciers. /
Dictation 34 Internet Relationship 网络关系（155 words）
Internet relationships are ones that are made through online communication / with a prospective friend or date. / Nowadays, many people are turning towards makings such relationships / as they think these are more reliable than ones that are created by meeting in person.
/ People have their own individual views regarding such relationships. / Internet relationships can
be made / for the purpose of getting a date or just friendship. /
There is a debate going on in the online community about these online relationships. / Some
say that these kind of bonding is not at all reliable, / as anyone can pose as a person who he is not,
in reality. / On the other hand, if you use the Internet in the best possible manner, / this bonding
can go well further genuinely. / This simply means that, along with emails and chats, / if you use
real-time audio and video conversations, / you can be assured that the person online is not faking
his identity. /
Dictation 35 Friendship 友谊（154 words）
Friendship is a silent transformer of life; / a relationship that stays alive only till the time it is
nourished with love, care, kindness and understanding. / By dictionary terms, it is a compassionate
and cooperative relationship between two or more individuals / but it really does not define or
speak about the magical power the relationship holds. /
Friendship has a strong and enduring power / that can transform the life of all those /
who are
on their journey with this great feeling. / It is a relationship that blows flowers on the way, / fills
laughter in the air when friends are together, / and spreads love around. / It is a feeling that offers
support and comfort at every stage in life, / delivers peace of mind when under deep stress, / and
also offers a strong level of understanding. / It ties two or more individuals so strongly / that no
one can escape from the anguish of losing or breaking the relationship. /
Dictation 36 Cultural Heritages 文化遗产（147 words）
Every country has a cultural heritage, / spiritual beliefs and history and their ethnic fashion
reflects their artistic vision. / You will find how the market of ethnic gifts has increased at a drastic
pace. / People all around the globe appreciate the ethnic art with its unique beautiful designs. /
Moreover, it?s natural that ethnic art requires an extra effort / than any other show pieces you get
in the market. /
Ethnic art requires highly skilled trained craftsmen; / in fact every country creates an environment / where the craftsmen mostly belonging to rural areas / have an opportunity to share
their authentic art. / It really helps in uplifting the rural section of the society. / If you want to spread the heritage of your country / then you can go ahead and present ethnic gifts to your friends
in other countries. / Ethnic art has a distinctive appeal, / and symbolizes the beliefs of that countries history. /
Dictation 37 Seniors 老年人（158 words）
Seniors, or elderly men, / are supposed to be already in a state of happiness and enjoying
every moments of their life. / But this may not be the case all the time. / Everybody seeks happiness and satisfaction, regardless of the age; / that?s why it?s no surprise that even elderly men
are seeking happiness in life. /
Enjoyment in life, a sense of purpose, / and happiness can still be hard to achieve for elderly
men, / making these all the more important to attain. /
It?s not easy growing old. / Most times, depression affects elderly men, / especially because they tend to feel helpless and inactive after retirement, / with their role as primary provider having
been stopped. /
But then again, there are the elderly men who still walk with a spring in their step, / enjoy
traveling, engage in sporting activities, and even take on easy jobs. / These are the ones who want
to live in the present and keep busy despite their golden age. /
Dictation 38 Eyes Can Speak 眼睛会说话（157 words）
Much meaning can be conveyed, clearly, with our eyes, / so it is often said that eyes can speak. /
Do you have such kind of experience? / In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long.
/ And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, / he may feel uncomfortable. /
If you are looked at for more than necessary, / you will look at yourself up and down, / to see
if there is anything wrong with you. / If nothing goes wrong, you will feel angry toward other?s
stare with you that way. /
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. / But things are different
when it comes to stare at the opposite sex. / If a man glances at a woman for more than 10 seconds
and refuses to avert his gaze, / his intentions are obvious, that is, he wishes to attract her attention,
/ to make her understand that he is admiring her. /
Dictation 39 Elections 选举（155 words）
Surprises often come in boxes. / Birthday presents wrapped in colorful paper, brown paper
packages mailed from a friend. / No matter what kind of box it is, people like to open it up and see
what?s inside. / In America, and in many other countries, one special kind of box contains the
future. / It?s called a ballot box. / What people put into the box on election day can change the
course of history. /
Elections are the lifeblood of a democracy. / The word democracy literally means “the people rule,” / an important concept in America?s history. / In the mid-1700s, England began passing laws that made the American colonies angry. / The colonists had to pay more and more
taxes / and enjoyed less and less freedom. / They felt the government of England didn?t represent
their interests. / On July 4, 1776, the colonies declared their independence from England. / They
wanted to establish a democracy where people could have a voice in government. /
Dictation 40 Law and Order 法律与秩序（157 words）
What does it mean to obey the law? / That depends on where you are. / Different