59. Live life in a hurry or at a slower pace? 

Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their 

time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support 

your answer. 『分析』 

两个态度都片面。所以不要急于选择。

我们真正希望的是，不慌不忙(with full composure)，却很有效率(efficient)。所以，我更倾向于careful 

planning。[51]，因为careful planning是成功的关键。 

另外，也要看是什么样的事情，工作、学习，都喜欢尽快结束(give it an end as quickly as possible)，但 

是与朋友消遣，与家人相伴，却不应该匆匆忙忙(bustle up)，而应该at a slower place。 『范文』 

I used to live at a frantic pace. My wristwatch dictated my life, and the hands of the clock pushed me forward 

to my next appointment, my next assignment, and my next social engagement. However, I have managed to relax. 

Now that I live my life at a slower pace I have become a better student, a more reliable friend, and a person who 

enjoys life much more than before. 

Living life at a slower pace has allowed me to pay much more attention to detail and to work through my 

assignments at school more thoroughly. Before I was always rushing through my reading and my writing, and my 

concentration was not very strong. The clubs and sports teams I belonged to demanded a lot of attention. After I 

decided to get rid of some of the more involved activities I had more time to focus on my studies and the results 

have shown in my marks. 

While I am still busy with school and extra curricular activities, I also make a point of slowing down and taking 

a step back in order to prioritize the things in my life. This allows me to evaluate how much time I should spend 

on one thing or another. For example, while I was hurrying through my schedule I often lost track of my friends. I 

forgot about dates that we made and things that I agreed to do for them. This will not happen now. By slowing 

down the tempo and realizing how important my pals are to me, I have once again become a reliable friend. 

Lastly, living life at a slower pace allows me to appreciate the good things in my life. In the past I would only 

think about the things I would have to get accomplished next. This anticipation did not allow me to concentrate on 

the moment, but now I am able to enjoy a family dinner or an afternoon at the movies with my friends without 

worrying about what I am supposed to do next.