Drawing/Painting
“薇”說：
有些考生可能覺得自己不會繪畫，所以不知道怎麼回答。其實很簡單，你可以回答說不喜歡繪畫本身，但是很羨慕畫得好的人，像著名的畫家達· 芬奇(But I envy the person who can draw well and really admire famous painters like Leonardo da Vinci.)。繪畫有很多好處，它可以使人平靜(tranquil one’s mind)，也可以幫助人們放鬆和集中精神(help to relax and concentrate) 等。
Q1:Do you like drawing/painting? [Why/Why not?]
To be honest, I am not a huge fan of drawing and painting since it is challenging for me. Moreover, it is a time-consuming hobby because an excellent piece of art takes several weeks to complete. However, I am impressed by other people’s works and admire their unique talents.
admire [ədˈmaɪə(r)] vt. 羨慕
Q2:What kind of pictures do you like to draw?
Although I find it appealing to observe paintings and drawings of other people, I don’t often create works of art. When I was younger, in a class that was dull or uninteresting, I used to draw quick sketches in my notebook. This made the class enjoyable and I also felt a sense of accomplishment after finishing a picture.
observe [əbˈzɜːv] vt. 觀看
sketch [sketʃ] n. 素描
Q3:To draw/paint well, what factors do you think are important?
To draw or paint well, it is essential that an artist has received significant training in order to portray their ideas on paper. Furthermore, they need to have creative and imaginative thoughts since everything begins with an idea. Most importantly, they may need to haveinborn artistic abilities and most likely see the world in an inventive way.
inborn [ˌɪnˈbɔːn] adj. 天生的
inventive [ɪnˈventɪv] adj. 有創造力的
Q4：What are the benefits of drawing/painting for adults?
Adults have the opportunity to learn new ideas and concepts from drawing or painting, especially if they are enrolled in a formal class. Additionally, they can exercise their creativity and pick up a new hobby in their lives. It is a great way for them to relax and spending time on a project will give them a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
concept [ˈkɒnsept] n. 觀念，概念
enrol [ɪnˈrəʊl] vt. 成為……的成員
