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- How are you isn't necessarily formal it is how most people who use forms of English close to standard greet people. In slang however "how you doing", "what's up", "how's it hanging" are common slang greetings but these are commonly used between close friends or people you like.0 votedDecember 21, 20163
- Can is what we say when we are able to do something. For example "I can answer this question" or " I cannot fight a polar bear". We also use van to ask people to do things so I will ask someone to close the door by saying "Please can you close the door" May has two key uses. The first is a more polite way of asking for something which very few people use. "May I go to the toilet" or "May you close the door" however this is very rarely used. The other use is to be deliberately vague for example your friend asks a question you don't want to answer and you say " I may be going". Might is used in the future and past in the same way may is. Could is used in the future and past in the same way can is. These words have very confusing uses and even native English speakers get this wrong. The context and tone in which you use the words is also important but you need to speak to someone out loud to really understand that.0 votedDecember 21, 20163
About computers
Hello.
My name is Nina.
I would like to talk about using computers.
When I was an elementary student, I have started to use a computer for the first time.The first computer I used was my father's MAC.
I used to watch Omoshiro flash movies almost everyday.
That made my parents get angry at me every time I used the computer.
Maybe because of that, I have developed an internet addiction.
However I'm trying to improve.
For example, while commenting I'm trying to read as much as I can.
If I use the internet, I I make it a habit to only use it to research for my studies.
But I can't stand it, I harmed my self and am trying to fix it.*Computers, no I take that back, the Internet is very useful, absolutely, but I will need to be careful with it.
Thank you.It was generally good and easy to understand. The only paragraph with real difficulties was the paragraph I marked with a * which was difficult to understand. However it was mostly very good
0 votedDecember 21, 20162Today is the Winter Solstice
Today is the Winter Solstice . As early as 2500 years ago , China had determined the point of the Winter Solstice by observing movements of the sun with a sundial. It occurs between each December 21 and 23 every year on the Gregorian Calendar.
On this day , most people in northern China eat dumplings to commemorate an ancient doctor called Zhang zhong Jing . His medical skill was very surperb and he was a kind person. According to legend, he created dumplings and gave them to poor people to protect them from the cold . This charity occurred on the Winter Solstice. However most people in southern China eat tang yuan , a food made of sticky rice flour filled with sweet stuffing which is round in shape and tang yuan symbolizes family unity , completeness and happiness . Moreover, some people in particular places eat mutton soup and some other Chinese traditional food.
The Winter Solstice is our traditional festival with long history , although nowadays , most places dont have grand celebrations and people dont have a vacation on this day, however, it is still a very important festival for Chinese people.Well done that was very clear there were just a few issues which were minor
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