Editor's note: Older people can enjoy free bus rides in some Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. But with the ongoing issue of overcrowding in the public transportation, many suggest that the elderly should not ride bus for free especially during rush hours. Forum readers share their opinions.
Ratfink (Australia)
Many states in Australia have massive discounts for public transport for senior citizens, but only outside of the "rush hour" or peak commuting times.
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An elderly resident of Pu'er takes the bus with elder transportation card [Photo/Puernews.com] |
In our daily life, more and more loanwords appear and change our habits in Chinese expression. Loanwords sound very similar with their original English words, and the process of learning them is full of fun to foreign students.
It has been a while since I've contributed to this Forum and I figured that since now I am officially on summer holiday and another school year is behind me I would share a post with you.
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