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5. Do any flowers in your country have a special meaning?
Yes, I think that every flower has a special meaning. Of course,
everyone knows that roses
represent love and that carnations stand for the love for a mother. But my grandfather also taught
me that lilies are pure while violets symbolize loyalty or faithfulness．Peach flowers are associated
with longevity and pretty girls. I personally like lotus flowers because they are
compared to people
who manage to achieve success in life though they come from a less privileged background.
6. Are wild animals protected in your country?
Yes, of course, a lot of endangered species like the tiger, the golden monkey, and the Tibetan
antelope are all protected. Of course, the giant panda is the ultimate symbol of animal protection.
Laws were also passed a few years ago to protect many other threatened wild species．There’s still
a
long way to go, but it’s better than before.
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1. Are traffic jams a problem where you live?
Yes, definitely! Every morning around 9 and every single evening after 5:30, it’s rush hour and
traffic gets congested (= heavy). It’s a big waste of time for everybody to get stuck in traffic. The
problem is that more and more people have
a private vehicle now, but the roads are still too
narrow
in my hometown. I am sure it is the same in most cities around China.
2. Do you feel that transport systems are getting better where you live?
No, it is getting worse. Although there are definitely more buses than in the past, there are also
many more people living in my city than 10 years ago. So buses are packed all the time. In addition,
since the economy is developing, many people are making good money and they can afford to buy
an automobile. As a result, many people drive their own car in the morning instead of using public
transportation, so traffic gets even worse. Buses should have their own lanes in order to be able to
drive faster. I think it would encourage people to use public transport. Actually, I really think the
government should regulate traffic according to license plate numbers, or completely ban cars from
the city.
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