27) Say something about your job?
Well, I m a teacher of French. I teach undergraduate students who are majoring in French. I ve been working for about 10 years already, teaching a whole variety of course over the past 10 years. I suppose my teaching method is rather unconventional. I like to use French in the classroom as the medium of instruction. Many professors still prefer to teach the second language while speaking Chinese. I really feel that students need to be challenged from the very start to overcome their insecurities of speaking a different language. 28) What hobbies do you have?
Basketball. I m a big basketball fan, even though I m not very good at playing basketball myself. I love to watch the NBA on TV whenever I get a chance. I play ping-pong and volleyball whenever I can.
29) What do you do in your free time?
I usually play on the computer and surf the internet. Once I get on the internet, I find that time really passes very quickly. Before I know it, several hours have passed and my back and neck are aching. I also like to go out for walks and read novels on ancient Chinese history. 30) Can you tell me what your favorite sport is? What are the rules?
Football most. The rules are basically this: There are two team of eleven players. Each team tries to kick the ball into the other s team s goal. You can t hit the ball with your hands, unless you re the goalkeeper. Also, football is a non-contact sport, so if you tackle an opposing players, you will be given a warning, and you might be kicked out of the game if you persist. 31) Can you say something about facilities in your university/Beijing?
a. At my university, we have mostly outdoor facilities- a track, football field, volleyball and badminton courts, and ping pong tables. The university is just now installing a new sports facility, but I m not really sure what it s going to be. I think there will probably be a weight room and maybe even a swimming pool.
b. Beijing has a lot of modern indoor facilities offering bowling, tennis, swimming, and other things. But, it s too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to belong to the club in order to use the facilities.
32) Which do you prefer, reading books or newspaper?
I like to read newspaper such as the 21st century and China Daily. I usually read as long as I have time. Both of these newspapers are in English, and I find that it really is a good way for me to practise my English.
33) Where do you often go to see a film?
A cinema just around the corner from my home. It s called the Poly Plaza Cinema. It s probably one of the biggest cinemas in Beijing, so they always play the most modern films. And, the ticket price is still fairly reasonable.
34) What do you like doing when you re free?
a. I like reading most. Because, I m kind of an indoor type of person. I am interested in reading all kinds of books and newspaper or magazine articles, especially those on current issues. I just want to be informed of what s going on in the world.
b. I m kind of an outdoor type. I like to go swimming or play badminton with my family or friends during weekends or holidays. If I have a longer vacation, I usually travel to further away places all over the country.
35) Do you like music? What kind of music do you like?