1. What kind of work do people do in your hometown?
I live in Beijing, which is a big city, so there are people doing work in almost every field. There are people, who go to work every day in a suit and tie, doing office work behind a desk. Then there are those that work with their hands building buildings and roads. Also now there are a growing number of foreign companies located in Beijing, so many Chinese people work in these companies. This gives them opportunities to travel on business trips outside of the city or the country. There are artists that entertain by song, dance, and performance. Then there are the people that have to operate public transportation. Beijing is just like any big city in the world; it takes a community of people doing different jobs and services for the city to work as a whole.
2. What service industries are there in your hometown?
Tourism in my hometown is a very large industry. My hometown is a coastal city, which is famous for its aquarium, its spectacular beaches and its beautiful weather conditions. Thousands of people from all over world come for sightseeing and summer fun. It provides more working opportunities for the local citizens, and brings exotic culture and customs to my hometown. Today there are a lot of western restaurants, which has contributed in making my hometown a cosmopolitan city.
3. Why are these factories on the edge of the city?
Having a factory in the city would bring about many problems. As you know, factories usually bring pollution. Industries, particularly heavy and dirty ones, damage the surrounding environment in many ways. What's more, factories usually make a lot of noise. Another problem is that factories require trucks and long vehicles in order to transport the produced goods to other cities and markets. With more vehicles in the traffic, people meet more accidents and commute time is now longer than before. So, people suffer psychologically as well.
4. Would you like to work in a factory?
It depends on the position. If I work as low-level employee, of course not, the paid is low and the working condition is bad. Most factories have bad ventilation systems causing poor health conditions. There can be many toxic materials that also can be detrimental to ones health. Also most jobs in factories are uninteresting, repetitive, and there is almost no chance for advancement. But if I work as an engineer, it can be more challenging, more fulfilling, and more beneficial to my living condition.
