Why do Chinese people like to save money? There is a phenomenon in China that compared with people in many other countries, people prefer to save money rather than spend it when they earn a lot. Different nation has different culture, as a consequence of the impacts of the traditional thinking, Chinese people still consider if one has enough money in hand to meet the daily need, then the rest of money should be saved to be prepared for the future. For the middle-aged, they are likely to think over the saved money used as pension, in addition, they also take their children's condition into consideration, which indirectly stimulate the idea of saving money. Meanwhile, for young people, in order to make a good living, they work hard to make money and then save money; in this way, they can have the capability to afford a house or have enough money to offer their children a good living environment. However, in other countries, especially in western, as result of the welfare system, people needn't worry too much about pension. What's more, when one or a family are faced with some financial trouble, in case of lack of a large sum of money, one or a family would like to deposit money. Moreover, some Chinese people are not willing to borrow money from others to buy their favorite things. In conclusion, most Chinese people have been accustomed to saving money, and regard saving money as a virtue.

These days I was busy these days since I came Beijing. There were many things I must do, such as registration, handing in my documents, attending opening ceremony and class’ meeting, and physical examination. Though tired and busy, I am excited. It is the first time I have come to Beijing, the capital city of my country. Beijing is the biggest city in the most world’s heritage. Therefore, our members in Shijiazhuang had a visit to the Olympic Park on last Sunday. The park is too big to visit whole. Because we would have a class meeting, we had to go back. The most impressing thing was that I saw an old Chinese man sitting on chair was reading an English book when I went to bank to withdraw money. He may be 70 years old. I am young now, so, I should double my efforts to learn my English. That’s to say, it is never too late to learn.

First notebook entry: Introducing myself I am glad to be here.My penname is happy pig,because I want to live a happy life just like a happy pig.I come from the capital of Hebei Province in China.I am a postgraduate in grade one.I am outgoing and like making friends with people.Meanwhile,I like traveling beautiful place and eating delicious food.English is one of my most favourite foreign language.I have learned English for many years but I have little chance to communicate with foreigners,so,I would like to catch any chance to improve my English.Though my English is ont good,I will try my best to practice.Would you like to grew up with me?Please come on!