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What was the primary mode of transportation in Guangzhou during Lisa's childhood?
What was the primary mode of transportation in Guangzhou during Lisa's childhood?
- Ridesharing services
- Personal transportation
- Public transportation (correct)
- Shared bike system
When was the shared bike system introduced in Guangzhou?
When was the shared bike system introduced in Guangzhou?
- Before Lisa graduated
- At the same time Lisa started shopping on Taobao
- After Lisa graduated (correct)
- During Lisa's childhood
What digital feature do shared bikes in Guangzhou have?
What digital feature do shared bikes in Guangzhou have?
- Digital navigation system
- Digital locking system
- Digital music player
- Digital payment system (correct)
Which app provides real-time updates on bus arrival times in Guangzhou?
Which app provides real-time updates on bus arrival times in Guangzhou?
What popular ridesharing service is available in Guangzhou?
What popular ridesharing service is available in Guangzhou?
What mode of transportation offers fast and convenient travel throughout the Guangdong region?
What mode of transportation offers fast and convenient travel throughout the Guangdong region?
What digital feature do high-speed trains offer in Guangzhou?
What digital feature do high-speed trains offer in Guangzhou?
Which two online shopping platforms are thriving in China?
Which two online shopping platforms are thriving in China?
At what age did Lisa start shopping on Taobao?
At what age did Lisa start shopping on Taobao?
What was the speaker's experience with buying clothes when they were growing up?
What was the speaker's experience with buying clothes when they were growing up?
Where did the speaker's family used to go every month to get Western ingredients?
Where did the speaker's family used to go every month to get Western ingredients?
What is the speaker's favorite thing about shopping in China?
What is the speaker's favorite thing about shopping in China?
Where does the speaker mention buying their camera and electronics from?
Where does the speaker mention buying their camera and electronics from?
How often do shopping events occur in China according to the speaker?
How often do shopping events occur in China according to the speaker?
What is the delivery time frame mentioned for online purchases in China by the speaker?
What is the delivery time frame mentioned for online purchases in China by the speaker?
What is mentioned as a convenient aspect of food delivery in China by the speaker?
What is mentioned as a convenient aspect of food delivery in China by the speaker?
What is an advantage of buying heavy items online according to the speaker?
What is an advantage of buying heavy items online according to the speaker?
What is a common feature of food delivery in both Guangzhou, China and the U.S.?
What is a common feature of food delivery in both Guangzhou, China and the U.S.?
What is a notable service provided by online grocery platforms in Guangzhou?
What is a notable service provided by online grocery platforms in Guangzhou?
How is customer service in China described in the text?
How is customer service in China described in the text?
Why is safety considered to be higher in China compared to the U.S. according to the text?
Why is safety considered to be higher in China compared to the U.S. according to the text?
What is a widely available convenience for charging phones on the go in Guangzhou?
What is a widely available convenience for charging phones on the go in Guangzhou?
What has been a favorite pastime for the speaker since childhood according to the text?
What has been a favorite pastime for the speaker since childhood according to the text?
How has the speaker expanded their perspective on different cultures and countries?
How has the speaker expanded their perspective on different cultures and countries?
What has Guangzhou undergone in recent years according to the text?
What has Guangzhou undergone in recent years according to the text?
What does the speaker's family value about their life in Guangzhou?
What does the speaker's family value about their life in Guangzhou?
Study Notes
- The speaker is currently living in Guangzhou, China and has grown accustomed to the convenience of various food delivery and grocery services.
- Food delivery is popular in the U.S. and allows for quick access to a variety of restaurants and grocery items.
- Online grocery platforms offer delivery of fresh produce, meat, and other ingredients within 30-60 minutes.
- Customer service in China is readily available and provides quick solutions to problems through 24-hour online platforms.
- Safety in China is generally considered to be higher than in the U.S. due to the presence of surveillance cameras and a larger population making it harder for crimes to go unnoticed.
- Shared power banks are widely available and provide a convenient solution for charging phones on the go without carrying a bulky power bank.
- Manicures have been a favorite pastime for the speaker since childhood and have become a monthly self-care routine.
- The speaker has made friends from all over the world through various experiences in Guangzhou, expanding their perspective on different cultures and countries.
- Guangzhou has undergone significant changes in recent years, transforming into a bustling city with various conveniences and attractions.
- The speaker's family has made Guangzhou their home for the long term and values the connections they have made with people from different corners of the world.
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Description
Join Lisa as she talks about her favorite things growing up in Guangzhou, China since 1999. Discover the changes and highlights of her 24 years in the region.
