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Topic 1-A new card, a new life?

 

In 2017, China's social security cards are going to be versatile¹ in the lives of Chinese people. This new system allows for social security cards to become a bank card, a library card, a travel card and an ID card, all in one!

 

So, in the future, it can be used for things like purchasing groceries in a super-market as well as covering your medical expenses, for any province.

 

This sounds great, but not without pitfalls². Are people ready to possess a powerful tool!??

 

Topic 2-Should sons be raised in frugality³ and daughters in abundance?

 

For long, one proverb has dictated⁴ parenting strategies for raising kids, that is "sons be raised in frugality and daughters in abundance." Parents who strictly⁵ hold on to this belief say a son will grow up into a responsible and solid man, whereas a daughter will grow up into an elegant lady who can resist all materialistic⁶ temptations.

 

Is it true? Should sons and daughters be raised in different styles according to gender⁷?

 

Topic 3- 5 ways restaurants use music to "cheat" you

 

For restaurants, music is an essential part of putting together a complete experience. Together with decor and lighting⁸, background music plays an important role in influencing how much you spend and how you behave in restaurants.

 

The psychological influence music has over us as humans, is the very reason restaurants pay for a music license⁹ to play the right songs in their establishment. What are the ways restaurants use music to influence you and how much you spend on your meal?                                

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