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What is your favourite place that you have visited?

What is your current state of mind?

What is the best book you’ve read recently?

What is your greatest extravagance?

What kind of music do you currently like?

What is your all-time favourite film?

What was your previous work experience?

What is your current job?

What is your ideal job?

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What would you like to see covered on your course? - Steven

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What would you like to see covered on your course? - Steven

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Speaking for ........................... purposes?

Listening for ........................... purposes?

Reading for ........................... purposes?

Writing for ........................... purposes?

Skills?

Pronunciation?

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Question based conversation starters - Steven

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Question based conversation starters - Steven

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Did anybody catch that educational program on TV last night?

Has anybody been to the faculty office recently?

What do you like to do in your free time?

How do you usually spend your weekends?

Have you seen the latest student performance reports?

Does anybody know where the nearest academic resource center is?

Have you tried any new activities recently?

Do you have any hobbies that you practice regularly?

What’s a fun activity you recommend for someone looking to try something new?

Have you reviewed the class attendance statistics yet?

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I just graduated from my PhD program last month, I want to improve my English skills here.

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David said he is looking forward to the challengeof learning something new!

I have worked with David and Khalid before.

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My heart is exciting to learn new things.

邱啟展 is David.

Nice to meet you all in here.

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I live in Taoyuan. Recently I have a conflict with my friend. I am quite upset. Hope that we are in the same page in the future.

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An administrative staff member at NCHU. I assists with student club counseling and supports the growth of student associations.

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Daniel informed me that he would arrive a little late today.

He can add his Chinese name when he arrives!

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What did you learn about starting conversations with questions and statements?

ADD YOUR ANSWERS!

BOTH TEAMS CAN ADD ANSWERS AT THE SAME TIME!

How do you choose if a conversation starter is for one person or a group?

What are the good things about using statements to start a conversation?

How can you change conversation starters to make them more interesting for others?

What will you do to make your conversation starters work better in real life?

How do you change topics during a conversation?

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Group 1 - Why use warmers? Why do we help our students get to know each other?

They can cooperate with each other. - They can learn from each other. Peer learning!

They will have a sense of belonging. - This promotes rapport

Also, they can learn each other's backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses.

Finally, when the students try to talk, they could learn new English

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I am from National Chushan Senior High School! Sorry for my late response!

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What are the benefits of helping our students get to know each other?

In our opinion the meeting or workshop play some game (ex. table game): it easy to break the ice, because in the begin, student may be shy or nervous.

If students know each other - what happens?

They get better results!

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Can you all write at least three opening statements (not questions!)?

For example: Steven -

i) I discovered an old notebook from my first year of college last night.

ii) You’ll never guess what happened to me yesterday.

iii) The new library opening on campus is creating a lot of excitement.

ADD YOUR NAME

and your opening statements!

Khalid

1) Yesterday while I was walking my dog, I saw 5 people eating Fried Spicey Squid!

2) Jolin Tsai is going to perform at Hsinchu city this coming Friday.

3) There were so many people at the bus stop today that I could not get on it.

Connie

1) Oops! I missed the phone call from the home furnishings.

2) My mom shares 2 steps to find my lost suitcase.

3) The news anchor stated that a typhoon is coming.

David

1. I read a story of executioner Charles-Henri Sanson. He took that kind job to earn a living for his family.

2.Executioners weren't just people who enjoyed killing.

3.Executioner got a special education in anatomy.

Zoe

1)I discovered an interesting magazine about solar energy and government policy.

2)This week, it has been raining in the afternoons, which is quite frustrating.

3)Recently, many Taiwanese have been traveling abroad to Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Indonesia.

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Which of these sentence starters are aimed at groups and which are aimed at individuals? 

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Which of these sentence starters are aimed at groups and which are aimed at individuals? 

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Group 1 answers

Group 2 answers

Group-1.2.6

Individual-3.4.5.7.8.9.10

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2：G

3：I

4：I

5：I

6：G

7：I

8：I

9：I

10：I

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Good afternoon, everyone

My name is Hsin-I (Khalid)

My favorite place is Cuba, I lived and studied there for 10 years

My favorite book is The Oliver Twist

My favorite type of music are Pop (K-pop), Techno, Trance and remix

Im currently studying PhD. General Management in CHU, as a working profession I am an Orthopedic Doctor in Belize

My colleague info.

Ms. Zoe her favorite type of music is Pop such as K-pop and more

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Discussion activity 1: The environment and how to protect it

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Discussion activity 1: The environment and how to protect it

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*Why do you think the environment has become a hot topic of discussion these days?

*What are some of the important environmental issues that you are aware of?

*What can individuals do to protect the environment?

*What are some non-governmental organisations that you know of which aim to promote the protection of the environment?

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*1. Somebody who has worked to protect the environment for many years can be described as a …………… for the environment.

*2. Resources that are not man-made can be described as ……………

*3. Activities that try to protect the environment can be described as …………… activities.

*4. Over the past few years there has a growing ……………… related to the need to protect the environment.

*5. Since Friend of the Earth (FOTE) is now quite popular and well-known it can be described as a …………… organisation.

*6. An organisation that works at the edges of society can be described as a ………........ organisation.

*7. A ……………… is someone who offers their services for no remuneration.

*8. When something is made bigger it is …………….

*9. Nuclear waste is often ………...... from developed nations to undeveloped ones for disposal.

*10. Governments frequently change their  …………… on environmental issues.

*Fill in the gaps:    transported,    volunteer,   conservational,    mainstream,    expanded,    position, awareness,    fringe,    natural,    campaigner.

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Statement based conversation starters - Steven

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Statement based conversation starters - Steven

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I discovered an old notebook from my first year of college last night.

You’ll never guess what happened to me yesterday.

The new library opening on campus is creating a lot of excitement.

I found something interesting when I was tidying up my desk yesterday.

I just finished a fascinating online course.

Guess what happened to me yesterday.

We should discuss the new educational policies in our next meeting.

You’ll never guess what happened last week.

I read an interesting book yesterday.

You’ll never guess what I heard.

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What is a good listener to you?

How how you developed your listening skills in your second language?

What tips do you have for someone who wants to improve their listening skills?

What's the difference between listening for general purposes and listening for academic purposes?

What listening skills do Taiwanese need to learn successfully in English at university?

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*Suggestions:

*Write as detailed notes as possible

*Focus on the key words and meanings

*Pay attention to any important dates, statistics or other data

*Use abbreviations to help you write faster

*Warning: Do not just depend on your memory: Ask yourself this question – Will I be able to understand my notes in six months time?

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What is the academic word list?

https://www.eapfoundation.com/vocab/academic/awllists/

https://depr.englishvocabularyexercises.com/academic-word-list/index.html#sublist1

https://www.uefap.org/vocabulary-selecting-awl-exercises/

https://www.facebook.com/IELTSunlocked

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Tips for being a good listner

Zoe:

1. Patient

2. Sympathy/empathy

David:

1. be attentive

Wendy:

1. catch the main ideas and organize what is being said

2. focus on details

Grace:

1.patient and focus on listening

2.smile and encourage speaking

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Zoe:

1. watch video clips or listen to English news

2. talk to native speakers, getting used to different accents

David:

1. join a club

2. trial and error

3. watch youtube on listening

Wendy:

1. make it clear

2. not afraid to listen to different accents

Grace:

1.talking with AI

2.Watching English Class in Youtube

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Steven:

1. It's natural to make mistakes.

2. AI, though not authentic, but keep improving

Wendy:

1. Watch movies

2. Listen to Ted Talk (academic studies)

David:

1. listen carefully

2. step and step

3. keep it simple

4. AI platform to practice listening

Grace:

1.repeat the key words or main points

2.simple and repeat and fun

3. use AI practice spaking and listening

4. increasing difficult gradually

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listening for general purpose and academic purpose and tips for improving listening skills

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listening for general purpose and academic purpose and tips for improving listening skills

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Steven:

Observation: students rely on scripts too much

Wendy:

1. listen for the gists, not the details, key words

2. listen for tests, not for practical use

Zoe:

1. conquer their fear first

2. catch every word to understand the listening

David:

1. involve students more in the class activities

2. make it fun

3. stay highly motivated

Grace:

1.Listening without scripts not sure what've heard

2.If people speaking too quickly, I'll hard to catch the key words, main points.

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Taking notes: https://www.goodnotes.com/blog/cornell-notes

Reading approaches: https://uminntilt.com/2012/03/12/interpreting-classroom-behavior-the-dae-model/

Instructional language for teachers - https://7esl.com/classroom-english-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR2yQrY5Qf11Jk6Q9-V0rrOW6Ac295jsckB1Caz_FK7yp3W4iByb-cD0jh4

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Cornell notes are one of the best note-taking methods, and for good reason. Here's why and how you can take Cornell notes.

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Daniel

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Daniel

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•These days a lot of kids are starting school early. Years ago, they began at five, but now it’s normal to start at four or younger. Why is this? One thing is that mums need to get back to work. Is it good for kids? Porter has studied this and says that early schooling causes social problems like stealing, drug-taking etc. I think he’s right and we should pay mums to stay at home.

Underline the problem in this paragraph and then re-write in a more academic style.

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Wendy

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Wendy

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•These days a lot of kids are starting school early. Years ago, they began at five, but now it’s normal to start at four or younger. Why is this? One thing is that mums need to get back to work. Is it good for kids? Porter has studied this and says that early schooling causes social problems like stealing, drug-taking etc. I think he’s right and we should pay mums to stay at home.

Underline the problem in this paragraph and then re-write in a more academic style.

Based on recent studies, a vast majority of children are required to attend school at an early age. A decade ago, children were sent to school at the age of five, but nowadays it has progressively become the usual to send 4-year-olds to school. Various factors contribute to this phenomenon. The necessity for working parents to earn a living is a significant contributing element. This raises the question of whether attending school in an early age is beneficial for young children? Portor, a researcher, has argued that early schooling might have the opposite effect of what is intended, including theft, drug use, and other social problems. It is then believed that stay-home moms should accompany their children at home rather than sending them to school in order to remedy the issue.

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - David

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - David

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•These days a lot of(not specific) kids(informal) are starting school early. Years ago(informal), they began at five, but now it’s normal to start at four or younger. Why is this? One thing is that mums(informal) need to get back to work. Is it good(informal) for kids(informal)? Porter has studied this and says (informal)that early schooling causes(informal) social problems like(informal) stealing, drug-taking etc.(informal) I think(not specific)he’s right and we should pay(informal) mums (informal)to stay at home.

Underline the problems in this paragraph and then re-write in an academic style.

These days many children are starting school a younger age. In the past, they began at five, but now it’s normal to start at four or younger. Why is this? One thing is that mothers need to get back to work. Is it beneficial for children? Porter has studied this and suggests that early schooling leads to social problems such as stealing, drug-taking. A significant he’s right and we should consider providing financial support for mothers to stay at home.

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Steven

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Can you change this academic paragraph into something more suitable - Steven

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•These days a lot of (not specific) kids are starting school early. Years ago, they began at five, but now it’s normal to start at four or younger. Why is this? One thing is that mums need to get back to work. Is it good for kids? Porter has studied this and says that early schooling causes social problems like stealing, drug-taking etc. I think he’s right and we should pay mums to stay at home.

Underline the problems in this paragraph and then re-write in an academic style.

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These days--In the last five years

A lot of-- a significant number of

kids--children under 5

Years ago--Five years ago,

began--attended school

but--; however,

why is this?--What are the causes? - There is a style difference in realtion to the use of questions in British and American English - Do you know what this style differance is?

One thing--For one reason,

mums need--Mothers are required

get back-return

stealing-theft

I think-In my opinion,

right-correct

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just choice of words instead of a whole paragraph revision

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Try rewriting these sentences into a more formal style

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Try rewriting these sentences into a more formal style

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Now read the following sentences and underline and examples of poor academic style before re-writing them in a more appropriate academic style.

David

1) Lots of people think that standards of education are getting worse.

For example:

1. A considerable number of people believe that standards of education are deteriorating. - Martin

1. It is widely believed that standards of education are deteriorating. Susan

2) Sadly, crime like theft from art galleries is going up.

Regrettably, incidents of crimes such as theft from art galleries are on the rise.

3) You can’t always trust the views of government sponsored historians.

The perspectives of government-sponsored historians cannot always be regarded as entirely reliable.

4) The second thing is that most kids in that district will become criminals.

Secondly, the majority of children in that district are likely to engage in criminal activities.

5) I think that there’s a bigger risk of more environmental disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis etc

I believe there is a heightened risk of an increase in environmental disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and other similar events.

6) A few years ago they allowed women to vote

Several years ago, women were granted the right to vote.

7) Regrettably, the inflation in Russia led to increased poverty, illness and so on.

Regrettably, inflation in Russia has resulted in heightened levels of poverty, illness, and other related hardships.

8) Sometime soon they will develop a vaccine for malaria.

In the near future, a vaccine for malaria is expected to be developed.

9) What are the main problems associated with learning a second language?

What are the primary challenges associated with learning a second language?

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Try rewriting these sentences into a more formal style - with answers - Only look at these if you don't want to try doing the rewrite yourself!

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Try rewriting these sentences into a more formal style - with answers - Only look at these if you don't want to try doing the rewrite yourself!

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Now read the following sentences and underline and examples of poor academic style before re-writing them in a more appropriate academic style.

1) Lots of people think that standards of education are getting worse.

For example:

1. A considerable number of people believe that standards of education are deteriorating. - Martin

1. It is widely believed that standards of education are deteriorating. Susan

2) Sadly, crime like theft from art galleries is going up.

3) You can’t always trust the views of government sponsored historians.

4) The second thing is that most kids in that district will become criminals.

5) I think that there’s a bigger risk of more environmental disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis etc

6) A few years ago they allowed women to vote

7) Regrettably, the inflation in Russia led to increased poverty, illness and so on.

8) Sometime soon they will develop a vaccine for malaria.

9) What are the main problems associated with learning a second language?

There are no correct answers for this but here are some possible academic alternatives to these informal sentences.

1(i) A considerable number of people believe that standards of education are deteriorating.

1(ii) It is widely believed that standards of education are deteriorating.

2(i) These days crime such as theft from art galleries is increasing.

2(ii) In 2006 theft from art galleries increased by 14% when compared with the previous year.

3) The figures provided by the government’s appointed historians are generally unreliable.

4) The second factor to consider is that the majority of children raised in that district are likely to engage in criminal activities during their teenage years.

5) I think that there’s a big risk of more environmental disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis etc

6) A few years ago they allowed women to vote

7) Regrettably, the inflation in Russia led to increased poverty, illness and so on.

8) Sometime soon they will develop a vaccine for malaria.

9) There are a number of significant problems that the learner can encounter when attempting to acquire a second language.

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

Rarely

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
(Please write your answer)

3. When do you usually read?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

Other

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
(Please write your answer)

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

Less than 15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

Over an hour

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

Rarely

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
(Please write your answer)

3. When do you usually read?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

Other

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
(Please write your answer)

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

Less than 15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

Over an hour

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

Rarely

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
I prefer to read the Bible. It brings me the word of God.

3. When do you usually read?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

Other

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
Printed materials would be better for me.

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

Less than 15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

Over an hour

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

Rarely

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
Usually I study the research articles related to my study and research.

3. When do you usually read?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

Other

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
Ans: Reading digital is easy for me compare to printed because if I don't understand anything during reading then directly I google it and get more information or related articles to clear my query.

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

Less than 15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

Over an hour

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

Rarely

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
(Please write your answer)

3. When do you usually read?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

Other：when I have time.

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
(Please write your answer)

I think both have their own unique advantages!

Digital materials are convenient and portable, making it easy to access a vast library anywhere. On the other hand, printed materials offer a tactile experience that many people find enjoyable

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

Less than 15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

Over an hour

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1. How often do you read books, magazines, or newspapers each week?

A few times a week

2. What types of books or articles do you prefer to read, and why?
Mostly about investment and psychology besides reading some stuffs about English teaching.

3. When do you usually read?

In the evening

4. How do you feel about reading digital vs. printed materials?
I prefer printed materials because it's better for my eyes, haha! However, digital materials are more convenient.

5. How long do you usually spend reading in one sitting?

30–60 minutes

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1):What is favorite place in Pakistan ?

Answer: My favorite place in Pakistan is Islamabad (Capital). I lived, Studied and did work there. It's the world second most beautiful capital after London.

2) What is the favorite food in Pakistan?

Ans: Biryani is the famous food in Pakistan, Its very famous all over the world.

3) Who is the current famous person in Pakistan?

Ans: Imran Khan, former Prime minister of Pakistan, former International Cricketer and He built Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) in Lahore, Pakistan the first charitable cancer hospital in South Asia and 10th charitable cancer hospital in the world.

4) Famous places in Pakistan ?

Ans: The Northeren Areas of Pakistan are very famous for tourism all over the world Including beautiful landscape High peak mountains, K2 the second highest peak in the world.

5) National Parks in Pakistan?

Ans: 31 National Parks in Pakistan

1. Deosai National Park

2. Ayub National Park ·

3. Hingol National Park ·

4. Chitral Gol National Park ·

5. Khunjerab National park.

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1. Taiwan has a unique cultural heritage that combines traditional Chinese culture, indigenous traditions, and Japanese influences from its historical past. Visitors can experience this blend in Taiwan’s temples, festivals, and local arts. The annual Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Lantern Festival are celebrated with colorful parades, rituals, and community gatherings.

2. I am a Hakka. So I want introduce Liudui Hakka Cultural Park for you.

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1. How often do Taiwanese go to the night markets?

2. What's the number one drink for Taiwanese?

3. Have most Taiwanese ever been to Penghu, Kinmen, and Mazu?

4. What is the weather like in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, or Hualian? Are they different?

5. If one from Taiwan has to wear traditional clothes to a formal occasion, what should he/she wear?

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My dad’s family home is famous for red date(fruit). It could only be planted in Gongguan township, Miaoliao. Most of the red dates that you buy in the supermarket are from China. Its size is bigger. Gongguan township is the only place where red date grows in Taiwan.

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Red color stands for luck and all the good things, such as red envelope, red flower and so on. On the other hand, white color is unlucky in a wedding ceremony.

I'm curious if color is so essential or sensetive to other countries. But color is so sensetive in Chinese culture. If one person wears wrong color in a certain condition, all the people might stare at that person and the host won't invite the person again.