Why do young people prefer to live with their parents in Hong Kong? 2. How did Huan's parents react to his decision? 3. What are the advantages of living on your own?

I want to talk about my experience of moving out and living on my own. Living on your own is not very common in Hong Kong. Many people still choose to live with their parents even though they have a good job and they’re already in their thirties. There are several reasons behind — firstly, it’s expensive to rent a flat in Hong Kong. Secondly, the Chinese traditional value of family is that the parents are the ones who brought you up. When you become an adult, you should also take good care of your parents and you should spend more time to be with them. When I told my people about the idea of moving out, they supported my decision. They thought it was a good idea; it would give me time to understand how good it was to live with my parents.

I really like being on my own. First of all, I save the travelling time to work. It used to take me one hour fifteen minutes to travel to work. It also saves two- thirds of my travelling cost. In addition, I gain my personal space and freedom. I make my own decisions all the time, I can invite my friends to come up and stay late. I would say that as you get older, it is probably better to live on your own.

It is still a new experience for me but it has been worth doing.

What sort of tour is it? 2. What will the tourists see on the tour?

Why does the tourist ask to return the money?

Tour guide: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus. As you can see, we’re on an open-top bus, so you can see all the attractions from your seat and you don’t need to walk anywhere.

Tourist: I have a question.

Tour guide: Yes?

Tourist: Do you have extra umbrellas? I mean, if it rains a lot.

Tour guide: Err, no, we don’t have any extra umbrellas, but don’t worry, I’m sure it won’t rain. Right, OK, so where are we going on our wonderful tour? Well, the tour takes two hours and we are going to visit all the famous sites. First we’ll see Madame Tussauds*, the museum with wax models of famous people and celebrities, then we’ll drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street. After that we’ll see Westminster Abbey* and The Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river you’ll see the popular attraction, the London Eye, from which you can see the whole city on a sunny day. Then we’ll see Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace*, just in time for a cup of tea with the Queen.

Tourist: I have another question.

Tour guide: Yes?

Tourist: Can we have our money back? It’s going to rain heavily.

Why did Sally decide to write a book? 2. What did Sally's dad think about the book?

How did Sally's life change after publishing the book?

Interviewer: Sally Myers is a thirteen-year-old writer whose first book was published last year. Sally, tell us about that book.

Sally: Well, I loved writing. I’d had a diary for a couple of years. I wrote about my day, poems, stories... But I never showed people what I wrote. Then, because my pen-friend was moving to a new city with her family, just like I’d done the year before, I wrote down some advice for her — the things which had helped me. She thought it was great and she said I should write a little book about it for other kids. So I did.

Interviewer: Did anybody help you?

Sally: Not with the writing. I only showed it to my Dad after it was finished. He thought it was good, but he tried to stop me from sending it to any publishers. He thought I’d feel disappointed and frustrated if they didn’t like it. So, I sent it to just one company.

Interviewer: Has being an author changed you?

Sally: I don’t really think so. I just go to school, hang out with the same friends. People think I make lots of money, but it’s not true. But I do get letters from kids who’ve read my book and that’s cool as they share their own experience with me. I’ve also become more confident and now I am planning to write one more book.

What does Jackie want to become? 2. Why has she chosen this profession?

Why is it important for students to do sport at school?

Jackie: Hello, Mrs Spence. Nice to meet you.

Mrs Spence: Hello, Jackie. So, you’ve applied to do a teaching course here.

Jackie: Yes, that’s right.

Mrs Spence: I’d like you to tell me why you want to be a teacher.

Jackie: Well, I’ve always loved explaining things and helping people. I’m not looking for an easy job — I like a challenge*! I also want to work with young people.

Mrs Spence: And why have you decided to become a PE* teacher?

Jackie: I love all sports and I really believe it’s important for young people to do sport at school. Well, first of all, we all know it’s important for our health to keep physically fit. Secondly, physical exercise is good for our mental wellbeing and self-esteem. Finally, playing sport teaches young people important life lessons, like the importance of teamwork, discipline and fairness*, for instance.

Mrs Spence: OK, thank you. And, where does your passion for sport come from? Jackie: Hmm, let me think. It’s difficult to choose one thing in particular... I grew up around sport. My mum was a really good athlete, actually.

Mrs Spence: Oh, yes?

Jackie: Wc used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it’s in my blood.

Mrs Spence: OK, thank you very much, Jackie. Now I’m going to show you around the college...

Why did the man's family have to rent a flat for about a year?

What was their flat in the capital like?