【正文】 say that it is very hot and humid. Here in Shenyang we have cold winters and hot summers. Secondly, Shenyang is an industrial city, whereas Hong Kong is more a financial center. That is to say, here we have many factory workers, or to be more exact, familyorientated workers who are not very wealthy, and in Hong Kong there are many tycoons, millionaires, and wealthy people.14. What is the difference between your hometown and Beijing / Hong Kong? ( 7 8 )The main difference between Shenyang and Hong Kong is the climate. For example, there they have a tropical climate. That is to say that it is very hot and humid. Here in Shenyang we have cold winters and hot summers. Although cities like Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai are larger than my hometown Shenyang, they all are bustling with industrial and cultural activities. Maybe Hong Kong is an exception, as it is better known as one of the most important financial capitals of the world. 15. What are the people like in your hometown? ( 5 6 )15. Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown? ( 5 6 )Well, they aren’t any different from the people in any other large city. For example, here we also have good and bad people. Secondly, like everyone else, they are trying to work out a good life for themselves and their children. For example, parents are trying all they can to ensure that their children receive a good education.15. What are the people like in your hometown? ( 7 8 )15. Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown?Well, they aren’t any different from the inhabitants in any other large city. For example, here we also have many wholesome families as well as our share of criminal elements in the society. In addition, I believe that my hometown has not been westernized to the same extent as a city like Hong Kong. For example, in Shenyang the people have not bee materialistic to the same extent as the inhabitants of Hong Kong. In other words, in Shenyang you would still find many good oldfashioned (traditional) people who have strong principles and values about many aspects of life.Present Situation16. Are you a student or do you have a job? ( 5 8 )I am a student at the moment. I am studying English on a fulltime basis at a Language School here in Shenyang. We have classes in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Wednesday afternoons we are off, and are allowed to go swimming at a nearby hotel. We have a number of foreign teachers who assist us in the correct pronunciation and grammar of the language.17. What do you like most about your studies? ( 5 8 )Well, I guess the speaking part. Please allow me to explain. Language is all about munication. So when I am able to municate with someone in English, I feel that I have achieved something. I particularly like our free talk sessions with the foreign teachers. It gives me the opportunity to question them about their countries and cultures.18. What is your major? ( 5 8 )As I have been studying on a fulltime basis at an English Language School, we have only one subject, namely English for Academic Purposes called EAP. We do reading and writing, practical speaking, and listening by means of cassettes. English is the language of the future, especially in the business world. What I mean to say is that when I am able to municate well in English I will not only be able to go and study abroad and improve my qualifications, but also have mastered a very necessary tool for my future career.19. Which is the best university in China? ( 5 8 )That’s an interesting question. Allow me to explain my personal view by shortly mentioning the following points: I believe that the Liaoning University in Shenyang is the best University in the country. For example, it has the highest percentage of students passing their courses of all the universities in China. 20. Describe your study habits? ( 5 8 ) I have well established study habits. For example, I always start promptly at eight in the evenings. I study for two hours, have a tenminute break, and the study for another two hours. I follow this habit from Monday’s to Friday’s, but over the weekends I put in more hours. For example, I study in the mornings and afternoons, and then take the evenings off to relax with my family or friends.21. Do you think your present subjects are relevant? ( 5 8 ) Yes. Allow me to explain myself by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly, we often use case studies in class. What I mean is that the professor gives us examples from real life to examine and report on. Secondly, our lecturers and some advisors from the relevant industries have set up our study material. What I mean to say is that the people who we are going to work for one day have had the opportunity to tell the university what they think we should be taught.22. What kind of job would you prefer after graduation? ( 5 8 ) I would like to bee a medical doctor. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, I would like to render a service in the munity to which I will eventually belong. For example, I would like to assist the elderly that do not have the financial means to afford private hospitals.23. What are your job prospects? ( 5 8 ) I am planning to bee a Hotel Manager. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, I believe that the hotel industry will be growing greatly in future. For example, people are being more affluent, and spend more and more of their money on holidays. In addition, I believe that after graduating I will be able to find a good job anywhere in the world. What I mean to say is that all hotels and resorts have the same objectives irrespective of where they are situated. Their aim is to ensure that their guests have a good time and return again.b) Employee24. Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate? ( 5 8 ) Yes. I have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. I graduated