America never had that young care 4 old idea cut
Americans feel it is unique
18 leave home start independent lives (school or work) not willing to live with parents
Many Americans start saving money from young to prepare to care for themselves when old, don't need to rely on kids
anhui he gaoxin
there are still a large amount that express concern give phn calls send letters, visit to have food w/ parents every few weeks
21st century problem in China:
1) In the central west of China particularly in the villages, there are more and more problems that exist with more people and less trees. 5-6 kids.
2) in 2009 there were 一亿三千万
2010 一亿六千万， there is also a problem with security/safety level.
3) After the reformation and opening, there were more and more people purchasing more and more things such as cars. more waste/pollution was produced as a result.
4) There is a huge problem with the elderly population and the gap in labor force within cities that is becoming more and more important as a result of them controlling the population.
population problem
in villages
地少人多
aging population
criminal activity/gangs
reform and opening
some cities, pop. # control
Pop'n problem has brought in other problems
1st 1jia1wa poor NW areas still haven't completely implemented open door and reform change
Many poor areas many people plant, no trees
China will fall short of its pop'n growth goal
future 10 years on average 500 wan sudu
could also create a foundation for more criminal and underworld activity
shengyu laoli
More population = more private cars = using more trees, more water, more natural resources
Aging pop'n problem in big cities
Population issue is intertwined with resources and environmental problem
crisis is already substantial in front of China
could be a very grave challenge for China it continues
翻译练习
1) 中华文化源远流长，有它特殊的魅力和征服力。
2) 他说，中国人民同新西兰人民的友好交往源远流长。
3) 近年来经济不好，失业率居高不下。
4) 中国的人口增长率一直居高不下。
5) 奥林匹克运动会是体育界举世瞩目的盛会。
6) 为我国航天事业取得的举世瞩目的成就感到骄傲。
7）一家五、六个孩子的情况比比皆是。
8) 在中国，英语补习班比比皆是。
9) 在很多发展中国家，私人拥有汽车的很少，可是在西方国家，有车的人比比皆是。
Please answer the 2 questions and post your answers.
1. What is the the main challenge for China in the 21st century?
2. What are 4 concerns under this main challenge?
