Yes. Definitely classical music. I have nearly every famous classical work ever recorder. I could sit for hours in a room with my stereo turned up, just listening to classical music. I have also attended several concerts here in Beijing, where the world famous orchestras have come to play the great work of Mozart or Beethoven or Chopin or other composers. 36) Where have you been?
I ve been to most of the major cities in China, and I ve also travelled to Thailand and Singapore. I think that the more I travel, the more I want to travel. It s so interesting to see how other people live, and it helps me to have a better understanding of other people. It s really an amazing way to learn about different cultures- much more exciting and lasting longer than just reading about it in a textbook.
37) What do you think of the courses in your university?
a. I can say most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up to date with the developments in our field. Having said that, there are some compulsory classes which I have no interest in, like politics and history. But overall, I do think the university has provided me with a good education. I don t think it s possible to learn everything one would need for a job, but I am satisfied with my courses and know that they will give me a good start. b. I don t think they are very good. There are some compulsory classes which I have no interest in. Also, our facilities are not very modern, so there are many things we cannot do. 38) Is American English better than British English?
Yes. It s much easier to understand for me because I ve had 2 foreign teaches – one of whom was from America and the other from Canada. I find the America accent to be more natural and informal, while the British accent is somewhat proper and inaccessible in some ways. 39) Can you tell me something the traditional architecture of our country?
Yes. Firstly, the buildings are made of wood or bamboo instead of stone or metal. Secondly, they are very high and always have curved eaves. Thirdly, the traditional buildings have doors and windows that are adorned with paintings.
40) Something about the sporting facilities like in your hometown?
There aren t very many sporting facilities that are free and open to the public. To use most of the indoor facilities you must be a member. The outdoor fields are open to anyone. We have two indoor swimming pools, four football fields, and many basketball, badminton and volleyball courts. Also, there are a number of outdoor swimming pools, which are very popular, especially in the summer.
41) What is the reason of the rising birth rate in the rural areas in China?
Well, in my opinion there are mainly three causes. First of all in the countryside, especially in underdeveloped areas where farm work is done mainly with manual labour, people want to have as many children as possible to help out in the field. Another reason is that many farmers are still quite conservative and prefer to have a son to carry on their family name. Besides, there is no retirement insurance in the rural areas, so farmers need more than one child to support them when they are too old to work.
42) What is the difference between friendship and love?
I think friendship is a kind of loyalty. It s strong and devoted, but it doesn t have the same feeling as love. When you fall in love with someone, there s this excitement, this chemistry, this feeling in the air that makes you feel really good. Friendship can provide you with some of that feeling, but not the depth nor heights of it. Love is stronger and more intense than friendship.