Affected by thunderstorms
Date:2008-08-26
Q: How were you affected by yesterday’s thunderstorms?
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Wang Zhenguo 50 Shanghai delivery man |
“We delivery people hate rainy days. Mopeds tend to slide and stall out. One of my customers blamed me for the delay and cancelled the service. ” |
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Chen Xiaoying 24 Jiangsu Province salesman |
“I accompanied my friend to Shanghai for a job interview on a bus from Nantong. The rain became heavier and the road was jammed as we approached Shanghai. ” |
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Wangjun 25 Anhui Province, restaurant waiter |
“Though my clothes were soaked by the rain, I was very happy that our take-out service became a hot seller thanks to the weather. ” |
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Wu Yan 47 Shanghai medical staff |
“I was half an hour late for work as the bus was jammed in traffi c. My leader didn’t blame me but showed an understanding attitude. ” |
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Zhao Fei 22
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“I work on night shift and couldn’t sleep well due to the rain in the morning. The thunderstorm was frightening. I had to cover my ears to sleep. ” |
Marry on August 8
Date:2008-08-04
Q: Marriage registration offices are being flooded with couples tying the knot on August 8. Would you?
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Ye Ning 19 Ningxia waiter |
“I definitely want to get married on a special day, even if I have to wait a long time for my turn. The 2008 Olympic Games is significant for Chinese people.” |
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Tong Ying 18 Shanghai |
Chartered flights to Taiwan
Date:2008-06-19
Q: What's your view of the launch of chartered flights to Taiwan?
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Wang Haixia 24 Anhui Province sales manager |
“I think it's great! I am very busy working these days. I may not have time to travel this year but I am sure I will go there later one day.” |
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Zhu Qin 60 Shanghai |
Sichuan earthquake
Date:2008-06-05
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Paul Smout 31 Britain software engineer |
“I have just got a notice form at the British Embassy which indicates the way to donate money. And I will encourage my friends to donate.” |
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Xia Lan 24 Hubei Province |
Celebrate Mother's Day
Date:2008-05-10
Q: How will you celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow?
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Angelina Ding 22 Anhui Province sales |
“I'll call my mother in Anhui Province, because I can't go back on the day. But I will buy some fashionable clothes for her when I go back.” |
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Xian Lijie 20 Shanghai |
Condom advertisements
Date:2008-05-03
Q: Commuters taking Metro lines 1 and 2 see condom advertisements during their journey. Do youthink it is proper?
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Shi Jiajie 21 Shanghai student |
“It's good to educate kids about safe sex. I believe positives outweigh negatives.” |
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Li Sa 42 Shanghai |
Smoking ban
Date:2008-04-11
Q: The local government is to extend the smoking ban in public venues. What is your opinion on the ban?
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Wu Ji 22 Anhui Province barber |
“Definitely I approve of it, although I also smoke sometimes. It is good for public health. You can find other places to smoke, like the smoking area at a railway station.” |
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He Xiaoyun 30 Shanghai |
Beijing Olympics
Date:2008-04-03
Q: Which sports at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will attract you most?
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Wang Ting 24 Hubei Province student |
“Ping-pong, because I like playing it and our Chinese athletes are also good at it.” |
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Zhao Genlu 45 Anhui Province |
