5. Why do some people change their names? Well, most probably because they simply dislike them. They might not be happy with
the way they sound. Actually, I have heard of some people who have changed their names
because they did not match their
feng shui , you know, the belief that you can receive positive
energy from different things
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It’s an ancient Chinese thing. In my country, a name could
bring you good fortune. It’s all about destiny. Personally, I have never met anyone who has
changed their name, only in movies when some people need to create a new identity for
themselves, or a new life to escape from a horrible situation in their past.
6. Very good, thank you. Miss Tang, when were you born? I was born in 1991
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My birthday is on December the 3`d. This year I am turning 20.
7. Tell me a few things about yourself. Okay, no problem. I was born in a small town in Fujian Province, about 300 kilometers
north of Fuzhou. I was raised there until the age of 18 when I moved to Fuzhou to attend
university. I am currently studying accounting, and I have another two years to go before
I get a Bachelor’s degree. I am sitting in front of you today because I intend to continue
my studies in Australia, possibly next year. As far as my hobbies go, I like listening to
music and exercising
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I enjoy jogging and playing badminton with friends
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I am a little
shy depending on the situation, but I can also be very talkative when I hang out with my
classmates.
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I have been studying at university for two years
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I have been living in Fuzhou for 3 years now.
I have been working in the same company for 6 years now.
I have been studying English for along time, even though I don’t often get
a chance to practice my speaking
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