I have decided to take the HSK exam, which is an exam that tests foreigners' proficiency in the Chinese language. There are six different levels, and the test consists of reading, writing, and listening. Of the six levels, I think I am in the range of levels three or four. Level six is the ultimate goal! How many languages do you speak? If you could learn a new language, what would it be and why?
One United States Dollar equals 6.5 Yuan. This is beneficial, because the exchange rate works in my favor and gives me more purchasing power. For example, a dollar in the US can buy a bottle of water, but here it can pay for my lunch. However, this is dangerous because you can easily lose track of spending. Sometimes, I buy something just because I think it's inexpensive, even though I don't necessarily need it.
Unlike New York City, which according to some sources, has the best tasting tap water in the US, locals do not trust drinking water straight from the tap here. I recently discovered a water purifier machine in my building complex, where residents go to refill massive water bottles for a fraction of the price of buying it in the store.
