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Topic2 Beijing Zoo plans live broadcasts of animalsOne of the largest city zoos in China will launch an online live-broadcast website for its animals.

Beijing Zoo, in cooperation with Baidu, will launch China Online Zoo中国网上动物园, on June 1, which is Children's Day.

Will you be interested in visiting?

Topic3 Eating will not be banned on Beijing subwaysA ban on eating and drinking on the Beijing subway has been lifted two months after it was put in place.

While it is now technically¹ permitted, not eating or drinking on the subway will be "encouraged".

But lawmakers are again arguing that a food and drink ban is still necessary on Beijing subway.

Why was the ban canceled?

Topic4 Chinese BystandersFor nearly 2000 years, once something unusual happens, Chinese people rushed to the spot as fast as they can to witness. It could be a magic performer coming to town, a suicide, an execution of a criminal or a street fight. But apart from watching, they did nothing else such as offering help.

Is it a fair description of the Chinese onlooker² mentality³?

Topic5 Young people drinking reportA recent survey carried out by Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that drinking is very common among young people. According to the survey, over 52% of middle school students drank alcohol at least once and 15% have been drunk.

What does that tell us?

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