2. Compare the influence of parents and friends on young people.
Well, in my country, parents are more influential on their children than their friends are.
You know, in China, people are quite traditional, and children are taught to listen to their parents. Parents always have the last word, especially in terms of making decisions. But when it comes to talking about their problems, or their feelings, I think that young people will be more likely to confide in (= open their hearts to) their friends. I would say that parents guide teenagers, while friends cheer them up.
3. Compare the popularity of national and international film stars in your country.
Okay. In my country, although everyone watches foreign movies on a regular basis,I still think that national actors and actresses are the most famous. You know, in China, we know of famous celebrities from Hollywood, but since they don't speak Mandarin, they rarely give interviews for Chinese newspapers or TV programs. So we tend to know more about Chinese superstars. Also, another thing is that our Government tries to limit the amount of foreign movies at the cinema and on national channels, in order to promote more Chinese films instead.
4. Compare going on short trips with going on longer holidays.
Well, when you go on a short trip, you can't go too far. Your choices of a destination are limited. The most obvious advantage of taking a long holiday is that you will have more time to appreciate your visits. You will definitely get to see a lot more than if you were only going on a day-trip. On a short trip, you might be rushed, while on a long trip you get plenty of time to relax and soak in (= think about) everything you see and learn. However, as with anything, benefits do not come without consequences. A longer vacation will definitely cost a lot more money.
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