These are the words taken out from the interview with John. Read them out and try to explain them in English

All of a sudden
Arable land
Famine
Grossly over-populated
Harassment
Hit-or-miss method
Naive
One-child rule
Sexual molestation
Swift justice
To be on the look-out for
To fend for oneself

While you listen to John take notes under the following headings.

What he finds good or praiseworthy in China	What he finds bad in China

Listen again and discuss the following questions in groups.

23. Write a summary of either John’s or Martin’s views. If you wish, add a paragraph giving your own views or comments.

LANGUAGE PRACTICE

Fill the gaps using the words in the box.

Conspicuous insurgency devastating painstakingly maverick humiliating prosperity emulate repugnant elude

1. A________________ is an independent person with ideas very different from those of other people.

2. If something is done __________, it is done very carefully and slowly.

3. If something is ____________, makes you feel very embarrassed and
ashamed.

4. If you ___________ someone, you try to be like them or copy them in some way.

5. If something __________, you do not manage to achieve your ambition or aim.

6. ____________ means very noticeable or easy to see.

7. ____________ means causing a lot of harm or damage.

8. ____________ is another word for wealth.

9. An____________is an attempt by a group of people to take control of a country by force.

10. If something is ___________, it is extremely unpleasant or offensive.