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What main languages are spoken here?:

Mandarin Chinese is spoken here.

What type of money is used here?:

The renminbi or yuan. The symbol is ¥.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs ¥3.

What was the best meal this week?:

I had some delicious food for my friend Mo's birthday. It is a tradition in China to have noodles on your birthday. We also ate green beans, eggplant and tofu.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to some traditional Chinese songs that played over the loudspeakers on campus as I walked to my class.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The birthday dinner with my friend!

What did I read this week?:

This week, I read a book about a man who learns how to box.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I went running on the track this week.

Other news from this week:

My Chinese language skills are improving fast! I successfully had a conversation with a taxi driver!