Part 1

1. Work/Study

1.What do you study?

-I’m studying energy project in Soochow University right now.
2. Do you sometimes feel that you must study too hard?
Yes. You know, everybody around me works very hard, because in China there are so
many students but there are only a few chances for us to find a job, so most people around
me endeavor to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exams.
3. What do you like to do just after you finish class every day?
In most cases, I would like to do my own things after finishing class, like playing
basketball with my classmates or just staying in the dorm to play some video games.
4. Where do you study?
Mostly, i study at the school library.
5. Is it a good place to study?
Of course. Since it’s a silent place where i can bury my head in my book with full
attention. And the temperature there is always perfect.
6. Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Well, to be honest, it has been already good enough for me. But if i have to say
something, i would say, it will be better if there would be a coffee shop available.

2. Where you live

1.Where are you living at the moment?

-I am living in an apartment in Nantong with my parents at the moment.
2. What do you like about the area you're living in?
First of all, our apartment is located in the city center, so there are a number shopping
malls and such entertainment facilities nearby. It’s convenient for me to go to such places.
And secondly, the transportation is quite good, there is a bus stop just in front my community
with several bus lines. It’s quite easy to travel around.
3. Do you know many other people who live nearby?
Actually I am not so familiar with people live nearby, because my parents often work
during the day, so there are not so many chances for us to meet with our neighbors.
4. How long have you lived in.../your area?
I have lived there since i was born. My family never moved house.
5. Do people of all ages live in your area?
Yeah, our community is a good place for people of all ages to live. Lanes are surrounded
by trees and flowers, so the whole environment is fantastic. And there is no doubt that it’s a
perfect place for people of all ages.
6. Is the area where you live a friendly place?
Yeah i think so. Although i rarely got a chance to meet my neighbors, we would smile to
each other when we meet each other.

3.Birthday
1.What do you normally do on your birthday?
I personally prefer to celebrate my birthday with my friends. In most cases, I would like
to throw a party at a restaurant and invite all my close friends to come over. We eat dinner
and cakes together. Afterwards, we might go to a karaoke and enjoy the rest of the night
there.
2. What did you like to do on your birthday when you were a child?
Well......I remember when I was in primary school, my parents loved to take me to go
shopping on my birthday. They would buy me whatever gifts I wanted. I remember I have
received new clothes, models of some cartoon characters and so on. After shopping, they
usually took me to KFC to have some fried chicken. The birthday is really fun to me when I
was young.
3. How important are birthdays to you now?
From my point of view, birthdays mark the beginning of a new stage for a person.
Therefore, it is meaningful to do something on this special day with families and friends to
keep good memories. In addition, birthday is a good occasion for me to enjoy some good
time with my families and friends.
4. Which birthdays are most important in your country?
I suppose that people prefer to celebrate their birthday intentionally when their age is the
multiple of ten, for example, they tend to celebrate their tenth, twentieth, thirtieth birthday
Because these are dates that are memorable and they would never forget. It helps us to
remember for how long I have lived in this world and helps us to review our progress and
growth in our life.

4.Technology
1.What types of technology do you use most?
It’s hard to say which is used more often. If I must choose one, I’ll say it is the mobile
phone. Because I take it all the time, from the second I wake up in the morning until I fall
back to bed at night. It is the online payment that makes the mobile phone so indispensable.

2.Do you like using technology?

Yes, of course. Technology brings us a lot of convenience and makes our lives more
colorful. Technology like computers and mobile phones are really indispensable in our daily
life nowadays. I almost use them every day.

3.Is there a piece of technology that you would like to buy?

I would like to try an electric car, especially those autonomous vehicles. It is one of the
latest human technologies, which can give me a totally different driving experience. With the
price of petrol rising, I am increasingly tempted to buy an electric car.

4.What made you choose the last piece of technology you bought?
The last piece of technology I bought is my laptop. The brand is Lenovo. I bought it
because the appearance is really cool, with a star on its surface. But the most vital reason i
bought it is that its performance is quite fantastic. I can use it to finish my assignment from
the professor. Also, it can meet my entertainment demand like watching a video or playing
computer games.
5.Writing
1.What kinds of things do you write during a typical day?
To be honest, most of the things in life need to be written down like work or study notes
and to-do lists. But as for writing, i would say i rarely actually write an essay unless i were
asked to finish my final term projects or curriculum assignment or something like that.

2.Do you prefer typing or writing things by hand?

I personally prefer handwriting although many people think it is unnecessary. I admit
that it is easier and faster to record on a mobile phone or computer, but for me, the process of
writing down is also a process of thinking. The rustle of the pen on paper makes me feel
more secure, which stimulates my desire to think and write more
3. Did you like writing when you were a child?
Actually yes. I liked to record my feelings in life. I have a diary that I used to write down
how I feel. Sometimes it was my observation of people around me, and most of the time it's
just a little thought that pops into my head.

4.Do you think the kinds of things you write will change in the future?
Of course yes. As I grow up, the environment I live in would change from time to time and
my personality and thoughts would differ from before. Thus, what I write will naturally
change a lot.

6.Geography
1.Did/do you study geography at school?
When I was in my middle school and high school, I always took subjects about geography . i
could still remember that we took geography classes twice a week. The teacher taught us a
lot about all kinds of knowledge like the topography of the world, the flow of the oceans and
so on. I was really into it.
2. Do you enjoy learning about the geography of other countries?
Yeah, definitely. I think geography is one of the most interesting subjects. Through
learning about the climate in different parts of the world and the geographical characteristics
of different countries, I can get a rough idea of what our world is really like. It is also helpful
for my trips overseas in the future.

3. Is there a country you'd like to visit because of its geography?

Let me see.....yes!!!. you know I have been learning from the internet about the difference
between the north and south hemispheres. And things about Australia really attracted me. If i
had a chance, i would like to travel to Australia which is located in the southern hemisphere
to experience the opposite climate to my own country. I think it would be great
4. How good are you at reading maps?
I suppose my ability on reading maps is not bad! You know my father taught me how to
read maps when I was very young and actually I was quite into it.
Also, I traveled to many places with my parents in my childhood. And I would read the map
first before we start. So after years of practising ,I think reading maps is easy

7.Weather
1. How often do you check the weather forecast?
Well i would check the weather forecast almost every day. Every night before I go to bed I
will check it for the next day. It determines what I should wear to work/school the next day
and whether i should bring my umbrella.
2. Do you generally prefer hot weather or cold weather?
I personally prefer cold weather. Because in colder days, i need to wear more clothes to
keep me warm. So it’s actually a good chance to pick and match the clothes. It would be
easier for me to form a great outfit in colder days.
3. Has the weather changed much in recent years in your country?
To be honest, the change is not so apparent. But i have to say, the temperature in summer
becomes higher and higher in my living areas. Maybe this is due to the global warming.
4. Would you like to live in a place that has a very different climate from your country?
To be honest, the weather is an important factor to me when i need to choose a place to
live in. I am currently living in Nantong, which is a city located in the south of the country .
It’s not so hot in summer and also not so cold in winter. If the place is too different from that
in Nantong, like it’s extremely hot or cold, i suppose that place would not be my option

8.Mornings times
1.Do you like getting up early in the morning?
Definitely No!! i’m not an early riser. I usually go to bed late, so If i get up too early, i would
feel dizzy and drowsy in the morning or even the whole day. However, in weekdays, i have
to get up early to catch my morning classes.
2.Do you eat breakfast at home every morning?
Not actually. In most cases, i just go to the breakfast diner to grab a baozi or a Chinese
pie for breakfast.
3.Do you have the same morning routine every day of the week?
Not really. On weekdays, i tend to get up early to catch my morning classes. But on
weekends, i prefer to get up later in order to have a better rest.
4.Are your mornings very different now from when you were younger?
Yes, of course. When i was a little boy, i got up relatively late at around 8 o’clock, because i
didn’t have so much pressure from school. In contrast, now i have to take morning classes, so
i get up earlier. And in order to keep fit, i choose to do some exercises before breakfast like
running or jogging.

9.Housework and cooking

1.Did you do anything to help at home when you were younger?
Yes, when when i was in my high school, I help clean the house, such as cleaning the table
and wash the dishes after meals. At first, I was kind of reluctant to do household cleaning,
but I gradually developed this habit because I felt that in my home, everyone takes
responsibility for making the home clean.

2.Do you do a lot of cooking at home now?

Not really, in most cases, it is my parents that do the cooking. I just started learning to cook
earlier this year, so i am not so skillful.

3.Do you like everything to be very tidy at home?

Of course yes! When my home is in a mess, i would easily feel upset, because you know, the
environment plays a vital role in one’s mood. But if the whole house is clean and tidy, i
would feel pleasant
4.Is there a job at home that you really don't enjoy doing?
If i have to say, it would probably be washing the dishes. Since i was 1.83 cm tall,
washing dishes require me to stoop. And usually my back would hurt within couple of
minutes

10.Public transport
1. Do you often travel on public transport?
Well, if I travel a short distance, like going to a restaurant or a shopping mall, I will
take buses or subways. It is wise to take subways, especially during commute hours.

2.Did you use public transport when you were a child?

Yes of course. When I was in high school, I took the bus home from school by
myself. It might be a little bit frightening to me at the beginning. But I adapted to it
quite soon. Since then, I've been taking public transportation home by myself
3.Do many people use public transport in your country?
Yes i suppose so. People living in the city would prefer to go to their offices of
schools through the subway or the bus since this is such an economical way to
travel.it usually take us around 2 yuan to take a bus or the subway. By contrast,
driving by oneself is far more expensive
4.Will you use public transport more in the future?
It actually depends. If my working place is far from my living place. I would probably
take the bus or the subway. But if i live just nearby the working place. Maybe i would
choose to ride a e-bike or just walk

11.Puzzles
1.Did you enjoy doing puzzles when you were a child?
Yes, I was almost addicted to doing puzzles when I was a kid. I enjoyed the process
of solving the puzzle. You need to find different pieces and put them in the right
place. So actually the whole course of completing the puzzle is quite challenging. Yet
the challenge also brought me a sense of achievement when I finally accomplished the
task
2.Which do you find easier to do: word puzzles or number puzzles?
I personally prefer number puzzles. I take it as a great time killer when I am waiting
in line or bus to work. Obviously solving a word puzzle seems to be a much tougher
task for me, sometimes I might need a dictionary. Given the fact that it’s just a game,
why should I work so hard on that?
3.Would you ever do a puzzle when you're travelling?
I sometimes do the puzzles during my trip to kill the time. On occasions like taking a
flight trip,there isn’t wifi on the plane. Which means i’m totally cut off from the
outside world. But playing with the puzzle will make a boring trip a bit interesting.
4.Do you think doing puzzles is a good way for older people to spend their free
time?
Yes, I definitely agree with that. We all worry about our elderly family members will
feel bored at home. I suppose that puzzles might be a good solution because it has
simple rules and requires no extra facilities. On top of that, it ’ s also expected to have
a positive impact on preventing Alzheimer’s.

12.Names
1.Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Actually no. Although people always share the same last name with their father, the
first name can ’ t be the same because in China it is not respectful to have the same
first name with their families.
2.Does your name have any meaning?
Yes, my Chinese name shows my parents ’ wish and advice to me. The Chinese word
meaning humble in English always reminds me of not being arrogant in any cases,
which has an major influence to my life without any doubt.
3.What name would you choose to give a child?
I reckon that the course of naming a child consists of a wide range of factors,
including historical issues happening recently and a name must suggest personality
and morality. But i haven’t really think about what name to choose. I would rather
discuss it with my future wife.
4.Are some names more popular than others in your country?
In China, a lot of parents prefer to combine the last name of them to form a new
name. For example, if the father is called Li Hua and the mother is called Han Mei.
Their kid’s name would be Li Han. This is very common in China.

13.Singing
1.Did you learn to sing when you were at school?
Yes, i took singing classes when i was in middle school. Although I’m not a
professional singer, i had an affection for that. I loved the moment when the teacher
played the piano and the whole class sang together. That makes me feel great.

2.Would you ever sing with other people now?

Yeah, I like to sing with other people, especially with my girlfriend.
You know, that’ s quite romantic to some extent. I would like to sing sweet and slow
love songs with her. like Justin Bieber’s love songs.

3.Do you like listening to other people sing?

Yes of course! I like listening to those professional singers singing especially in a live
house, because they are talented at singing skills and they can express their emotions
through the song. Listening to their songs is just like listening to a story, happy or sad.
They can always touch the bottom of my heart by singing.

4.Do you think singing can make people feel happy?

Well, it depends. If it is a happy song, it will definitely bring happiness to people and
can cheer people up. But if it is a sad song, it may trigger off people ’ s unpleasant
memories.

14.Social media
1.How often do you use social media?
I’ll check my social media every day to see what things my friends are doing.
Meanwhile, social media is a great platform to follow internet celebrities in whom I ’
m interested. There is a lot of up-to-date news about celebrities on social media,
which I can talk about with my friends.

2.Did you use social media more in the past?

Not really. When i was in high school, i rarely had time to browse those social media
and talk to friends online. I just stayed in the school and studied most of the time. But
after i entered the university, i owned my own phone and i have more time to use
social media now.

3.Do you think your friends use social media too much?
No, I don ’ t think they are overusing social media. To be honest, I love to see more
information about my friends on the internet so that i can catch up with what’s going
on with them. If he posts something I’m interested in, we can have a good talk and
improve our friendship.

4.Would you like to work in social media in the future?

No, I don ’ t really want to work in social media, because I think it will be exhausting.
As we know, working in those companies requires employees to devote themselves to
work and be ready to work anytime, which means there lots of extra work to do.
Although I love exploring things on social media, I don’ t want to spend all my time
working for it and be overloaded with responsibilities.

15.Snacks
1.When you were a child, did you have a favourite snack?
Well, let me see.....When i was a little boy, I had an affection for a lot of sweet
snacks. But i think my favorite snack would be candies. From lollipop to those soft
sweets, i liked all of them since they could bring me happiness.

2.When do you eat snacks now?

In most cases, I tend to eat snacks in the afternoon. I would like to have a small pack
of chips or a bar of chocolates, so that I can be cheered up. And there is still a
possibility that i feel hungry before go to bed. On those occasions i tend to have some
midnight snack like hot pot or BBQ.

3.Would you choose a snack that is healthy, or a snack that tastes good?
I have a sweet tooth, I like a wide range of snacks that tastes good, including
lollipops, chips, biscuits, and so on. I usually eat a pack of chips on my way back in
school days. I think if you wanna eat snacks, just eat those you love. But if you wanna
keep healthy, you’d better not eat any snacks.
(补充一下，另外一种说法)It is easy to notice that most of the time
we would underestimate the calories of snacks. What’s more, as most
of snacks such as chips and fries contain too much add sugar, sodium
and oil, which may do harm to our health if the intake is too much.

4.Do people in your country often eat snacks between meals?

Yes, i think so. People around me tend to eat snacks in the afternoon. Because we
always exhausted after spending almost whole day studying. By having a small pack
of chips or a bar of chocolates, we can be cheered up.

16.Libraries
How often do you visit a library?
To be honest, I rarely go to the library, because I get more choices on the internet
bookshop and I normally use the digital edition straightaway now.

Would you ever like to work in a library?

Absolutely! From my point of view, library is the best place to finish my work since
it’s really quiet inside . And it’s also worth mentioning that since everybody out there
focus on their own work, the whole atmosphere is fantastic, which makes my heart
calm down.

Did you use a library more when you were younger?

Well, actually no. I used to study in my bedroom when I got home. Cuz I need to
finish tons of homework back then, and what’s the most important reason is that the
library in my city was quite far from my home so going to the library was pretty time-
consuming.
How common is it for children to visit libraries in your country?
As far as I know, children in China rarely visit libraries since they always have a lot
of homework to do. And after finishing all the schoolwork, they just tend to play
instead of going to the libraries.

17.Staying up late
Do you sometimes go to bed very late?
Well, yeah. Normally I go to bed before 12 o’clock. But you know, when it comes to
some special occasions like final exam or party time, 2 or even 4 am can be still early
right?

Did you stay up late when you were a child?

Not really. I had morning classes from Monday to Friday when I was a child, so I had
to go to bed early in order not to get drowsy the next day. And during weekends, my
parents would still ask me to follow my tough routine. So actually I rarely stay up late
when i was a child.

After a late night, how do you feel the next morning?

Oh that feels terrible. it feels so exhausting and tiring the next day, you know, like, I
couldn't see everything clearly and its hard for me to focus.

What do you like to do when you stay up late?

Well, for exam week, I tend to stay up late rushing essays and other school works. But
in most cases I burn the midnight oil just for my favorite video games like League of
Legends. You know, such guilty pleasure is a kind of real enjoyment.

18.Chocolate
How often do you eat chocolate?
If I got full supply of chocolate at home, I would have it once every day. But if I just
forget to buy it, I may stop having it for a long time. I guess I’m just not so addicted
to it. So just like i said, not very often.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Well, I suppose that depends, if you are trying to give your girlfriend a gift on
valentine 's day, you might need to choose something else cuz chocolate is too cheap
and it is not enough to show your sense of romance. But if you just wanna send gifts
to kids, chocolate might not be a fair choice.
Did you like chocolate when you were a child?
I was a big fan of sugar and candy when I was a kid, I would take all kinds of sweets,
you know, cakes, chocolates, candies, sweetmeats, honey, you name it.

Why do you think chocolate is so popular in many parts of the world?

Well from my point of view, the most powerful reason is about its taste. people just
feel so happy when they have chocolate. You know, children just can’t get rid of
sweet snacks. So wherever there are children, there will be a great sale of chocolate
and other candies.

19.Music
What kind of music do you enjoy?
To be honest, I enjoy various kinds of music, including pop songs,like K-pop, hip-hop
and also classical music, and . If i have to say a favorite one, that must be hip-hop.

Is there any kind of music that you don't enjoy very much?
Well...it’s hard to say. To be honest, I can accept most kinds of music type, from
country music to electrical music. So actually i cannot think any kind of music that i
don’t enjoy very much.
Are there any musicians you would like to see in a live concert?
Oh that must be Jay Chow, whose music career has long been a huge success. He got
a lot of fans, and there would be a huge chorus at every live concert. I love that kind
of atmosphere!

Have you always listened to the same kind of music as your friends?
Yeah! Most of my peers enjoy the music I mentioned before, we all like the same
kinds of music so that we have common languages about music, so I guess, we have
similar taste.

20.Art
Do you prefer modern or traditional art?
My preference is for modern, but I can appreciate art from all periods. I understand
that all art had precedents and to appreciate the present also demands an appreciation
of the past.
Did you do much art when you were a child?
Emm, i learned calligraphy when i was a child, if that belongs to art. I went to
calligraphy lessons from Grade 1 to Grade 5, so my handwriting is not bad.
Do you think you would like to be an artist?
Sure, even though I know I am not that type of person, I still envy the life of those
artists. You know, they normally don’t have a fixed working schedule. They can
create while traveling, gaining inspirations from the details of life. That’s fantastic

Would you go to an art gallery if you had some free time?

I love galleries, I love that I can find some really unique artists and their art pieces in
small galleries. Sometimes I can even afford to buy some paintings and add them to
my collection.I'm the kind of person who can spend all day in different galleries and
try to find artists that I like.

21.Being happy
What things made you happy when you were a child?
When I was a kid, i was quite easy to be satisfied. But the happiest time must be the
night of the weekends when I held a huge bag of chips and enjoyed my favorite
animation videos in sofa.
Do you feel happy when you buy something new?
Well, I guess that depends on what kinds of things you're talking about, if I'm buying
groceries, I don't feel that excited, you know, like tissues, notebooks. However, ifI
decided to buy a new phone or a new car, of course I would be trilled for a few weeks.

What makes you feel happiest at work/in your studies now?

The spring festival, I guess, this is the biggest celebration in China, its like Christmas
and I can go back home to get together with my family and friends, have parties, play
Majiang you know, just get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days

What do you think will bring you happiness in the future?

I guess a big house with a beautiful backyard, a nice car would make me happy. But
more importantly, having a wonderful family and being surrounded by people who
love me would be the happiest thing of all time.

22.Jewelry
How often do you wear jewelry?
I occasionally wear it, only on some important events, say my friends’ weddings or
my birthdays. I mean my jewelry is quite expensive, i’m afraid if i wear it too often, i
may lose it somewhere.

What type of jewelry do you like to buy?

My favorite one may be earrings. They are easy to put on and can easily present my
elegance and make me look prettier. I got a pair of Chanel and Dior back at home and
i would buy a few cheap but stylish ones online, as well.

Have you ever bought jewelry for someone else?

No. Since I’m still a student currently, I cannot afford to buy such expensive things.
But i would be willing to buy jewelry for my lover in the future.
Why do you think some people keep a piece of jewelry for a long time?
For some, jewelry carries sentimental value, especially if it's heirloom jewelry, which
has been passed down for generations in a family. Another reason is that this jewelry
is really chic and goes well with everything, so people tend to wear them very often.

23.Schools
1. Do you go to a good school?
I can’t brag that the school I went to was good, cuz it was just a school among 211
level. But i indeed met pretty professional and fun teachers. My science teacher who
used some creative ways to develop our interest in science left me a deep
impression.
2. Do you like your teachers?
Of course, generally, teachers are an essential part of a school and my teachers are all
so enthusiastic about their subjects, so wheneverI asked them some questions about a
specific project, they would explain as clearly as possible to me so that I could fully
understand everything. I love my teachers.
3. Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
well, its quite hard to say, cause the learning atmosphere in universities is really
flexible, for most of the time, you just study on your own in the library or you can
also choose to study with a group of classmates if you want, but, generally, I think it 's
cool.
4. Is there anything you want to change about your school?
Yeah, there are many things I wanna change about my high school, but the most
urgent one would be the fact that our dormitories need to be renovated, cause the
equipment out there is quite old, and I think its really necessary to have a bathroom
for each one of the dorm rooms.

24.Weekends
Is the weekend your favourite part of the week?
Who doesn't? not only because it's totally a free time for me to enjoy myself with a
great meal, a good night's sleep after long working hours, but also it's the time when I
can really be myself and doing whatever I want.

What did you do last weekend?

Well, let me see.emmm.....I got up really late last Saturday, me and friend drove to a
nice restaurant for a lunch, then we did some grocery shopping, then we drove back
home. On Sunday, when I finished my breakfast, I just read a book about history.
Do you prefer to plan how to spend your weekends?
Well in the past, I didn’t. I basically just went with the flow. But recently I do make
clear plans, cuz after the covid, we can do lots of stuff, like going on a short trip to the
cities nearby to have fun or basically just meet up with friends who haven’t come
back to Nanjing for a long time.

Do you ever work or study at the weekends?

Normally I just stay at home and do nothing on Saturday, you know, just chill, but on
Sunday, I do have a routine, I get up at around 9 am, go to the gym, work out for
about 1lh then get a cup of coffee, and ummm, then I read for about 1 hour, in the
afternoon, I might choose to study or work for a while, then I'll go out with my
friends.

25.T-shirts
How often do you wear T-shirts?
Yeah. In summer, T-shirt is my best choice. I mean it’s pretty convenient
to match other pants. And there are lots of choices about the prints and colors of the
T-shirt.

Do you like T-shirts which have pictures on them?

If it is something like Disney princess or other childish patterns, I would definitelty
reject it since it’s so childish. But if it is something I like, say Marvel heroes or some
simple encouraging words, I would say yes.

How fashionable are T-shirts for older people in your country?

Well, I suppose older people in my country tend to wear some polo style shirt or just
some T-shirt with plain color.

Have you ever bought a T-shirt as a souvenir from a holiday/vacation?

No,last time I went traveling, 1 bought some seafood and a necklace for my mom, I'm
the kind of person who wants to find the most special and unique gift for my family, t-
shirts are too normal

26.Keys
Do you usually carry a lot of keys with you?
Not really actually. I only bring my car key because I have been using digital door
lock at home for couple years and I have a plan to change my car to a new energy
vehicle which I can enter without a mechanical key.

Do you often forget to take keys with you when you go out?
Well, there was one time that I forgot my new password and I locked myself out
without my phone, and the thing was, I needed to use my phone to check the new
password, that was so dramatic, so I had to wait for like 3 hours for my dad to come
back home and open the door for me.

Have you ever lost any keys? [When?]

Literally yeah, I used to lose my key when I rent an apartment few years ago. Thanks
the locksmith for letting me know how expensive it was to unlock the door.

Do you think it’s a good idea to leave a key to your home with a neighbor?
Ummm, I think that if your neighbor is one of your close friends or your relatives,
then yes, why not, but if you are not that familiar with your neighbor, this might not
be a really good idea.

27.Small businesses
Are there many small businesses where you live?
Yeah, actually I do, I live in a big community, there are grocery stores, barber 's
shops, restaurants near our community, and small businesses here are really
prosperous.
Do you prefer to buy things from a large company or small business?
That depends on the products, if I want to buy sth really pricey, like electronic devices
or household appliances, I would choose big companies or well-known brands, cause
they provide better after-sales customer services but for small stuff, I think it's okay to
buy these things in street markets.

Have you ever worked for a small business?

Actually yeah, I worked as a salesperson during my freshman year, I did this part-time
job for a week to promote a certain type of tea. It was fun, I made 700 yuan from this
job.

Would you like to start your own small business one day?
Absolutely yes, I've been thinking about opening a car wash and hiring a couple of
young employees to work for me, one of my friends wants to be my partner, and
we've talked about this before, but due to the pandemic situation, we haven' t
implemented this plan.

28.The space and the stars

Have you ever learned anything about space and the stars when you were at
school?
Absolutely, I still remember that when I was in primary school, we had science
classes, and basically, we learned some fundamental knowledge about it, and our
science teacher taught us something about outer space and something related to
astronomy. Like, there' s no oxygen or gravity in outer space, stuff like that.

Would you like to find out more about space and the stars?
As for me, I have mixed feeling about it, on the one hand, I wanna know more about
the outer space cause I' m just curious about it, but on the other, i also kinda worry,
cause you know, with all the sci-fi movies and stories, after you get contact with other
planets, it could also mean disasters and catastrophes and stuff.

Do you enjoy watching science-fiction films/movies set in space?

I'm a big fan of Sci-fi movies, cause these kinds of movies like Interstellar can always
inspire me and give me some new ideas about the future, you know, I' m always
curious about the future and how life would be life in 50 years.

Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

Yeah! Definitely! If I’m lucky enough to get a chance to go into outer space, I’ll be on
cloud nine! I’m looking forward to seeing the earth from long distance with my own
eye.

29.Sports
How much sport did you do when you were at school?
To be honest, i rarely do sports after entering the university. We had PE lessons
during freshman and sophomore period. But maybe that’s the only time i did sports.
(lol)
What was your favourite sport while you were at school?
Definitely basketball! When i was in high school, i would rush to the basketball court
as long as I finish my school work. But i broke my leg during a competition, so after
that i became afraid of doing any kind of strenuous sports.
Do you think it's important for children to do sport at school?
Yes, students definitely need more exercise.because first of all, doing more
exercise can improve their fitness level and get them stronger. And do exercise can
also make you more clear-minded. Take myself for example, i often feel like i am
cheered up after sports and my eyes are clearer to see, which makes me better
concentrate on my works. In addition, sports like basketball or football can foster
students ability to cooperate as well as social ability, since the course of the game
involves that kind of ability.

Were any of your school friends very good at sport?

Well yes. I know some of my friends who are very good at playing basketball.
They are members of the school basketball team and they won a lot of prizes in the
CUBA Championship. I really appreciate their perseverance in the daily training.