Wiser2001

Apr 04, 2014 10:40

Articles : Wiser2001 commented on news You’ll Never Walk Alone: Owning Pets in China

I had a cat that died of accidental poisoning (still a mystery... perhaps in the food?) in 2010. We had no idea what to do with him. In the end, we found a small plot of grass away from "prying" eyes (editor, no spell check?) and dug a hole with a clever (yes, it was gruesome) and gave him his eternal home. I still ... Full Comment>>

Wiser2001

Apr 04, 2014 10:35

Articles : Wiser2001 commented on news Is the HSK Level 6 Test Too Difficult? Foreign Test Takers Seem to Think So

Agreed, these questions are very simple. According to yaxuefang's link (thanks for the link, even though it's in German, the table is easy to understand), HSK6 is equivalent to B2 in CEFR. That's not even considered advanced. Anyway, Chinese proficiency is dictated by usage, the test only helps you get your foot in ... Full Comment>>

Wiser2001

Apr 04, 2014 10:30

Around China : Wiser2001 commented on news China’s ‘Convenience Store Index’ Released, Beijing Ranked Second to Last

Living in Beijing, I find the convenience store situattion very convenient. If Beijing is ranked 25th of 26, I do wonder how amazing these "southern convenience stores" can be. I've been to dozens of cities in China, including many places in the south (Wuhan, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou etc.) and ... Full Comment>>