1: Do you like handwriting?

Useful expressions:

Chinese calligraphy 书法

plan things out 计划事情

It is more of a hobby and life style rather than a way to record things

它更像是一个爱好而不是一种记录的方式

write ideas down 写下想法

organized 有条理的

Sample:

Yes, I do enjoy handwriting. I think that’s because I’ve been learning Chinese calligraphy for years, handwriting is more of a hobby and life style rather than a way to record things. Whenever I need to plan things out, I will always write ideas down so that I’m more likely to be organized.

2: Do you think handwriting is important?

Useful expressions:

brilliant civilization 灿烂的文明

be passed down from generation to generation 一代接一代地被传承下来

convey meaning 传递意思

a kind of visual art 一种视觉艺术

handwriting notes helps us memorize the content better

书写笔记帮助我们更好地记忆内容

Sample:

Yes, for sure. Because handwriting is a significant part of a country’s tradition and culture. Without it, brilliant civilization could hardly be passed down from generation to generation. Chinese calligraphy is a perfect example. It is not just handwriting that conveys meaning, but a kind of visual art valued for centuries.

3: What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?

Useful expressions:

vary in many different ways 在很多方面不同

key some letters 键入一些字母

a part of our identity 个性的一部分

represent who we are 代表我们是谁

tell others’ personalities 辨别出别人的个性

Sample:

Well, they vary in many different ways. Unlike handwriting, typing is much more efficient and convenient. We just need to key some letters, then the whole word will come on the screen right way, which can help us save tons of time in working and studying. While handwriting is more personal as it is a part of our identity that’s gonna represent who we are. Some people even can tell others’ personalities from their handwriting.