·       What factors contributed to the popularity of English learning in China during the 1980s and 1990s?

·       In what ways did the English language play a significant role in China's economic transformation during the reform and opening-up policy era?

·       Why did the decision by Shanghai's education department to prohibit English exams in local primary schools surprise many people, and what might it symbolize?

·       How do the recent changes in English education in China relate to broader government efforts to reduce students' academic burden?

·       How has the Chinese government's approach to foreign language education shifted in recent years, and what implications does this shift have for ideological control?

·       What are the concerns raised by anonymous professors regarding the quality of authorized textbooks and their authors' selection criteria?

·       How have Chinese leaders' attitudes toward English proficiency evolved over time, and what significance does this hold for international relations?

·       How is the Chinese Communist Party using ideological control and nationalism to shape the education system and public discourse?

·       How has English proficiency been historically perceived in China in terms of job opportunities and international interactions?

·       What role did English play in China's engagement with the world in the past few decades, and how has this changed recently?

·       How has the perception of English, especially in relation to nationalism, evolved in recent times in China?

·       What are the implications of the Chinese government's actions regarding English education and language policies for the country's relationship with the rest of the world?

·       Examine author’s argument. Do you agree with any of the author’s point of view? Why or why not? 

·       For those argument you don’t agree, how would you refute this author’s points of view? 

·       What is the relationship between the English on the sign and culture-confidence? 

·       Examine author’s argument. Do you agree with any of the author’s point of view? Why or why not? 

·       For those argument you don’t agree, how would you refute this author’s points of view? 

·       What is the relationship between the English on the sign and culture-confidence? 

 

In your statement, you should include at least two arguments supporting the importance of learning English and at least two arguments regarding the potential consequence.