Estimated World Illiteracy Rates by Genders and Regions As is shown in the bar chart， there exists a big difference of the estimated world illiteracy rates between genders and regions in the year of 2011. The rates in developed countries, Latin America/Caribbean and East asia/Oceaniaare apparently lower than those in other three areas. In addition, the rates of female illiteracy are much higher than those of male illiteracy. However, in developed countries and Latin America/Caribbean, the rates are only slighter higher. It's easy to note that the lowest rates(about 1% for males and 2% for females ) are in developed countries, while the highest rates are in South Asia with approximately 56% and 34% respectively. The diversity of illiteracy rates in the world is mainly due to the level of economic development of the country, the popularization of education and the attention paid by government. Yet the relatively higher rates of females result from complicated factors, such as social, political, economic and conventional factors of the region. To reduce the world illiteracy, some series of strong and effective counter measures must be enacted before it gets worse. It needs the effort from all sides. The government is expected to pass strict laws regarding education to fight against illiteracy and poverty and strengthen the very idea that knowledge is power. Especially we, the people, must have correct and positive attitudes towards receiving education that will benefit us and also for the good of the society. A country's future is in the hands of its young. Nurture them well and the country will be well.

The Obesity Problem in China During the Past Six Years As is shown in the abobe chart, the number of fat people in China has increased dramatically from 2005to 2008, with a minimum growth of 13 million per year. However, from, 2008 to 2010,the growth of the obese plunged, Compared with the previous year, the obese only increased 6 million in 2009, ande 5 million in 2010. Poor diet and inactivity lead to a rapid rise in obesity. The increasingly fast pace of people's life today brings dramatic to the traditional Chinese diet. Some serious health problems happpen to people who add meat and dairy products to their diet. Meanwhile, since people spend most of their time engaging in daily office work instead of physical exercise, their physical conditions get worse. What's more , people who suffer more pressure get fat easily. However during the past two years, the obesity has drawn people's attention and most of people have improved the diet structure, and strengthened exercises and health care, which slowed down the amount of the obese. Due to the diseases caused by obesity, we should begin to recognize the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle, but it is far from enough. The government should strengthen supervision of food and build more facilities for everyone to exercise.

Self-introduction Good afternoon, my distinguished teachers! I feel very honored and excited to be here to talk about myself before you. I am Huang Meidong, 22 years old and from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. I study in Nanchang university，and major in food science&engeneering. I am hardworking, positive, humble, passionate, easy to get along with, like smile and glad to help people out . I like reading books, making friends, playing guitar and chess, and surfing online to view events about economy and something interesting as well. Besides, I am a sporty boy, and can play basketball, pingpang and badminton. Then i want to talk about thegood impression about the city of guangzhou. I fell in love with this city when I first came here. I enjoy Conton food which tastes so good, and would love to learn cantonese which sounds like a beautiful song. Also, People here is always polite to help you out when you are lost. I am eager to further my study in jinan university because of you full of knowledge and the top major of finance. I think I need more study and practice since I am cross-major applicant. If I can study in this well-established school, I will feel exceedingly honored and proud, do my best to further my master program and realize my dream. Finally thank you again for giving me this chance to tell you something in my mind! That's all for my self-introduction. Having a wonderful day.

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Interview before Teachers Good afternoon, teachers！I am very honored and excited to be here to talk about myself. I am Huang Meidong from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. My English name is Milton. I got it from Milton Friedman, the first winner of Nobel Economic and of course he is my idol. I am a student in Nanchang university，and my major is food science&engeneering. I was born in a farmer family, and there are my beloved parents and my naughty brother. I will be ever grateful for what they have done and sacrificed for me. I am positive, humble, hardworking, confident, passionate, glad to help people out, easy to get along and like smile. My friends also think I have a nice personality . When it comes to my interests, I like singing, drawing, playing guitar and chess, chatting with my friends, and surfing online to view some economic focus and something interesting as well. Besides, I am a sporty boy and can do many ball games. Here is my college life. I joined the publicity department of Student Union when entering university and stayed there for 2 years. I really benefited a lot. First, more team work spirits, second, be more active and creative, third, make more true friends with the same interests and be more open mind to learn from others. After I quit from Student Union, I should think more about my career. I like my major but I am not very excellent to get a good job with it. So I decided to further study, develop my interest of economics and take the postgraduate entrance examination to change my major. Besides work and study, I also like to take part in math and English competitions and Challenge Cup. Cause I am a cross-major candidate and Sorry to tell you I don't have much relevant internship experience. I think I need more study and practice. Can I study here, my distinguished teachers? If it is, i will feel very honored and proud to study in this well-established school, try my best to further my master program and one day make you proud of me. Thank you for giving me this chance to tell you something in my mind!

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Blessings on the Year of the Dragon My dear friends on italki, Welcome to the Year of the Dragon! 2011 has witnessed our shared happiness and sadness, and I really enjoy and appreciate it. The bell of 2012 is about to ring. At this beautiful moment of bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new, I wish you all happiness, peace, good health, a full heart, a brand new promising start and all brilliant dreams coming true in the New Year. Also, giving my sincere prayers and my warmest blessings to your family and people who love you. Happy Year of The Dragon! Cheers!!!

Having a sweet and warm winter holiday! Hey, my good buddies, I just have done with my postgraduate exam and will go home to stay with my family and hang out with my childhood friends. Unfortunately the internet is still down, but I will miss you and get to contact with you when coming back to school. Having a sweet and warm winter holiday!

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