9.19

Contents of stomach on ride back to Maolan. Does not mix well.

10.14 Reading Comprehension, Provincial English Exam

A large part of the Chinese education system is based around state-wide entrance examinations, as there simply aren't enough teachers or schools for all of the students in China to receive an education past middle school. For the most part, these tests horribly overestimate how much English students can learn in 3 years. To demonstrate, here is a rather silly essay that accompanied the 2010 high school entrance exam.

"Most western people like to invite friends to their parties. If you are invited, what should you do?

You should pay attention to your clothes. There are some special requests (要求) for some parties, such as a fancy ball (化妆舞会) and a banquet.

You should dress yourself according to different parties. If you take part in a birthday party or an at-home party, you needn't wear special clothes, but you must keep your clothes clean and tidy. Don't wear pants or vests.

9.18

Finding a balance- Immediately after hiking Flag Mtn., we eat a chicken sandwich at McconKey's.

9.16

Boy, the conversation around here sure is stale!

9.11

"Who lives behind these curtains?" The Yunnan Education Bureau pays our apartment a visit

9.10

Some Teacher's Day arithmetic

9.9 (A Teacher's Day Special)

Celebrate Teacher's Day with your favorite local government officials.

Fauna 1

9.7

9.7 This is why I love having Chinese roommates. 

9.6

Holy shit! That's what 68 students looks like.