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north of “Yang Jing Bang” river, the west of “Huangpu” River, and the south of “Wusong” River by the middle of the nineteen century. Concessions in Shanghai became the largest region in the world for immigrants from other countries. And to the north of “Yang Jing Bang” river, a flourishing new city took shape. In those days, Southern Shanghai was ruled by the Chinese government, whereas those concession in northern Shanghai was ran according to the European rules. On both sides of the rivers, the two sets of practices competed, clashed and blended. In the trail between north and south of Shanghai, “Yang Jing Bang” was direct frontier, and people there spoke of a variety of languages and dialects, including the native dialect and the English language. As both sides got closer, so were the Chinese culture and western culture. Although the river was filled in 1914 to make way for the widest street, “Yang Jing Bang” remain the frontier of communication between the Chinese and foreigners. And thus came “Yang Jing Bang” English, a kind of business English used by local people and people from European countries. 23. What was “Yang Jing Bang” in the late nineteen century. 24. According the man, what did the British merchants do in Shanghai during the Qing Dynasty 25. Why was “Yang Jing Bang” a direct frontier between the Chinese and the westerners. 26. For what purpose did local people use “Yang Jing Bang” English? Questions 27-30 M: Good morning, Ms Brown. W: Yes, you are here quickly. M: I believed you reported a break in early this morning. W: Yes, come in. I was on the night shift and when I got home I found the front door open. Someone’s foot step it. Look at these footprints on it. M: And is there anything missing? Have you had a look to see if there’s anything has been taken? I don’t know, I don’t think so. The only room I went into was my bedroom as far as I can tell. And the only that’s been moved, as far as I can tell, is that box over on the dressing table. M: Which box, this Japanese type one. W: Yes, it’s just got a few earrings and things like that in it. M: And are they all here. W: Well…as far as I can remember, yes…It’s odd, there are these two watches here. You’d think they had picked them up. M: They would have normally take jewelry unless it’s a value. Have you checked you petty cash. W: My what…? M: No. cash that you keep around the house. W:

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