Interview with Sky
Interviewer: Hello, my name is Ahmed.
I have a homework for my English class and I am here today to ask you some
questions and then I will write a report.
Interview: is that OK for you?
Interviewee: yes
Interviewee: Hi, my name is Sky; I am
happy because you have asked me to help you with your interview.
Interviewer; let's start
Interviewee: ok, let's start
Interviewer: Can you tell me a little
bit about yourself?
Interviewee: I am from China, this is
my fourth year at SCSU, and I am twenty five years old. My major is mechanical engineering.
I live with my family back home and I live
alone here in an apartment. After I graduate I want to start my life here, I will
look for a job and try to work here and then try to get married from American girl.
I think this will help in the future if I want to go back home and live there
because I will get experience and I will be ready to do my job in perfect way.
so if I do have a job here that will be easier for me to get a good salary also.
Interviewer: How do you communicate
with each other in your home country?
Interviewee: usually we use phone
calls, online chatting or calls, and e-mail, but these are new communicating
ways. The most tradition communicates in my country is in dining time. In my
country people usually will talk about everything during the dining time. Also,
we have many table manners, like first time meet, business cooperation, ask
somebody for help, etc. Because we believe in dining time people will feel more
comfortable and they will be close to a lot.
Interviewer: what is the clothing
style for men and women?
Interviewee: now days it is
the same as the US; we do not have a specific style. But we have traditional
clothes from the past, men usually dress robe, long gown and also have long
hair. Women dress lorgnette or silk cloth, and adorn much jewelry. For these
traditional clothes we call" Han Chinese Clothing."
Interviewer: How are women and men
treated differently?
Interviewee: the power is for men in
the family houses; men are the hard worker and they have high income. For
women, because of our tradition they just stay at home, cook food, clean house
and take care of children. But now, after the economy has improved, men and
women their statuses are almost equally. And right now women are getting higher
incomes, and they can find a job easier than men because of some companies'
purpose.
Interviewer: How has your experience
helped you to interpret and respect cultural differences?
Interviewee: I have got culture shocks
when I first came here, but now I know everything and I feel ok. Each culture
has its own characteristic, and this is why we call it different culture, also I
am learning many new things from keeping touch with others from different
cultures, like how are the American holidays. So, I respect all people from all
around the world as long as they respect me no matter what color and what ethnic
they are.
Interviewer: Do you enjoy speaking
with exchange students
Yes I do. It is something I already
have practiced when I was in the intensive English center and I still practice
it. I also, have a good skill of communication because I am outgoing person.
Also I enjoy talking and going out with my exchange student and I can make
friends in easy way because we are here for the same purpose which is going to school.
Sometimes I like to go to cultural meeting to learn and make new friends which
is something great for me.
Interviewer: How long have you been
in the United States?
Interviewee: About four years. And I
spend two years in the IEC for studying English before I went to university, it
was a wonderful experience, and I have many friends international from there.
Interviewer: Have you been able to
visit any other parts of the United States?
Interviewee: Yes I did, I have visited many states in
American. I went to Washington Seattle, Michigan, Florida and California. I had
very special feeling in every single place. I hope that I can visit the rest of
the states to reach my goal which is to visit all the states.
Interviewer: What are your home
country's major religions?
Interviewee: now we do not have a major
religion in my country many young people do not have a religion and they don’t
believe in anything. From the past we have two religions which are: Buddhism
and Taoism, these two still are the main religions for some people I mean old
people.
Interviewer: What influenced you to
come to the United States? Especially, Saint Cloud.
Interviewee: I came to united states
by myself because it was hard for me to take the college entrance examination which
is something common thing to take for all students in my country. Also, my father
wants me to study here and this is the most important reason. Furthermore, the School
environment here in the US is better than my country and this is my opinion.
And why SCSU?
One of my friends advise me to come here and because
Saint Cloud is cheaper than many other places.
Interviewer: Are there any holidays in your country and how
do people celebrate them?
Interviewee: Yes, in my
country we respect traditions. So, there are many holidays and people celebrate
them. Also, each holiday has a special meaning, like moon-night means reunion.
I think we need these holidays to make People remember our traditions.
Interviewer: what is the most common
food in your country?
Interviewee: our traditional food is
white rice. We usually eat it in dining time.
Interviewer: how is the economy in
your country and what does expert?
Interviewee: China has a great
economy and it has been improving. Also, there are many things are made in
china which is something good and I am really proud of my country.
Interviewer: what is the most common
form of transportation in your country?
Interviewee: people usually use their
cars and at least each family has a car because the price is too cheap. Also
some people like to take public transportations such as; buses.
Interviewer: now I have asked you
many questions do you have any question for me
Interviewee; No, thanks for asking
Interviewer: you are welcome
Country Report
Location
Eastern Asia, bordering the East
China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and
Vietnam.
The country's Flag
The flag of China was officially
adopted on October 1, 1949
The red of the Chinese flag
symbolizes the communist revolution, and it's also the traditional color of the
people. The large gold star represents communism, while the four smaller stars
represent the social classes of the people. In addition, the five stars
together reflect the importance placed on the number five in Chinese thought
and history. (Worldatla).
The capital city of China is Beijing
The population in China is 1.351
billion
(Cia.gov)
The Constitutional System
The existing Constitution was adopted
for implementation by the 5th Session of the 5th National People’s Congress on
December 4, 1982. Amendments were made to the Constitution respectively at the
1st Session of the 7th National People’s Congress on April 12, 1988, the 1st
Session of the 8th National People’s Congress on March 29, 1993 and the 2nd
Session of the 9th National People’s Congress on March 15, 1999. (china.org.cn))
Major stipulations in the
Constitution in regard to China’s political system
Major political principles in China
1-The Communist Party of China is the
country’s sole political party in power
The People’s Republic of China was
founded by the Communist Party of China which is the leader of the Chinese
people
2-the
socialist system
The socialist system led by the
working class and based on the alliance of the workers and farmers is the
fundamental system of the People’s Republic of China.
3- All rights belong to the people.
All the power in the country belongs
to the people who exercise their power through the National People’s Congress
and local people’s congresses at all levels.
The people manage the state, economy,
culture and other social affairs through a multitude of means and forms.
.
4-
The fundamental task and goals of the state
To concentrate on the socialist
modernization drive along the road of building socialism with Chinese
characteristics; to adhere to the socialist road, persist in the reform and
opening up program, improve the socialist system in all aspects, develop the market
economy, expand democracy, and improve the rule of law; to be self-reliance and
work hard to gradually realize the modernization of the industry, agriculture,
national defense, science and technology so as to build China into a strong and
democratic socialist country with a high degree of cultural development.
.
5-
Democratic centralism
The organizational principle for the
state organs is democratic centralism.
6- The armed forces of the
people
The armed forces of the People’s
Republic of China belong to the people.
The tasks of the armed forces are to
consolidate national defense, resist invasion, defend the country, safeguard
the people in their peaceful work and life, take part in the country’s economic
construction and strive to serves the people.
7- To govern the country through the rule of law
All individuals, political parties
and social organizations must abide by the Constitution in all their actions
and shall not be privileged to be above the Constitution or the law. All acts in violation of the
Constitution and law must be investigated. The rule of law is practiced to
build China into a socialist country with the rule of law
.
8-
The system of ethnic regional autonomy
All ethnic groups are equal
All prejudice and oppression against
any ethnic group is forbidden. All behaviors harmful to ethnic unity and aimed
at ethnic separation are forbidden.
The most significant features are, The Great
Wall of China, Mt. Everest Kunlun Mountains, Tian Shan Mountains Altay
Mountains, Greater Khingan Mountains, Plateau of Tibet Taklimakan Desert, Gobi
Desert Northern China Plain, Manchurian plain, and Huang River, Chang Rivera
and Yangtze River Yellow Sea. (china.org.cn).
Preparations for interview
In my third interview i became adapted because it is something I have done it before. I am interested in China and its culture. I made an appointment with my class mate Sky. Also, I brought the ten core questions from the class plus five questions of mine to ask my interviewee. My points were to learn some information about my classmate and some traditional things such as clothing, food, transportation, and economy. I prepared my iPhone five to record the conversation, so it will be easier for me to listen to the audio at any time later.
How did you approach people?
I have asked my classmate sky and two other chines students who were my classmates in the IEC. I was lucky because they all agreed to make the interview and finally i have done it. I made schedule with them and we did choose a place to meet in every time.
How did you conduct the interview?
I invited Sky to my apartment to make the interview because he is a close friend for me. he came ten minutes before the meeting time. It was at 4:00pm. The reason why I invited him to my house was because I made a lunch for him.I started the interview after we have done the lunch. After doing the interview I told sky that I am interested to learn about the chines culture more than doing the interview by its self.
Whom did you interview?
I Interviewed Sky. He is form China. He is 25 years old. His major is mechanical engineering . He wants to work work and get married after getting his bachelor. also he wants to get a gob experience to help his country's economy when he goes back home.
Describe the interview
I think that I did well in my interviews. I have learned more about the chines culture. Something interesting for me was how Chinese people are kind and friendly. i really appreciate Sky's help. He came on time. Also, he answered all the questions. Finally, I think that I have enough information about china.
Work Cited
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/ch.html
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