EY Y02 L33 China


  1. There are many famous cities in China. Name one. What can you visit, do or see there?
  2. Have you ever been to China? If yes, how was it? Why? If no, would you like to go? Where? What would you do?
  3. Who is the president of the People's Republic of China? What do you know about him?
  4. Chinese food is globally very popular. What is your favorite type of Chinese food or favorite dish? Where or how would you recommend eating it?
  5. China is a very powerful country in the 21st century. Tell me about one time China has been in the news recently.
  6. China and Japan have always had a tense relationship. Do you think the two countries are getting closer, or drifting further apart? Why?

Question 1

Macau is a famous casino city. It is nicknamed the "Las Vegas of Asia". I have never been there but I would like to go there.

Question 2

Yes, I went to Hong Kong, which is not exacty China but it is still part of this country. It was great, although I was shocked at how busy it was.

Question 3

The president of China is Xin Jinping. I do not know much about him, other that he resembles Winnie the Pooh.

Question 4

My favorite food is sweet and sour pork. I am not sure whether it is authentic Chinese food or "Westernized" Chinese food.

Question 5

Recently, China was ground zero for the recent COVID-19 outbreak.

Question 6

I think these countries are not close nor drifting apart. I think their relationship is the same as it has been for past decade. I base this opinion on what news I see and read.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
resembles に似て
authentic 正真正銘
ground zero アースゼロ