First trip to Canton Fair
This morning,I got up around 7o'clock and went to Pazhou,to be more exactly,the Chinese Export Commodities Fair Pazhou Complex, to start my very first practice.I'd like to be an English-Chinese interpreter for those buyers who come from the West.So I hold a paperboard with my name and number standing along the road outside the exhibition hall.
There were a lot of college students standing there and many of them major in English.After a while,I started to feel hopless.I realised that supply is much larger than demand and this competition would be fierce!I began to move and walk around holding my paperboard.Moreover,I strike up conversations with complete strangers.
And then I met Tony. He was waiting for his friends in the corner.I showed up and asked him whether he need an interpreter in China.He told me that he don't want an interpreter, however, he would like to ask me out for dinner!He is from Greece and he has a strong accent.I didn't catch his meaning at first,after I figured out,I was shock!He is much older than me!I've turn it down.
I've come across many foreigners.Some just reject my offer,and some just say that I am not qualify.Most of them need German or Spanish interpreters.
I was upset and planed to go back school.Near the entrance of the subway,I met Frank.He is a funny guy.He ask me how is my English.To be honest,I don't know how to describe.Foreigners have no ideas about our English level test.And also he asked me about my major.Oh God,I wish I've study Finance,International Trade or some other subjects.Actually,I only learning English and Japanese!What he said impress me:Language is not enough!I should spend some time on other subjects.I have a great time talking with him and I've got his number.I would like to keep in touch with he.
This is my first practise and I've learnt a lot!
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