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Opportunities in Beijing

I can describe ways in which Beijing has developed over time and identify opportunities of living and working in this global city.

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Key learning points

  1. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world with a history dating back around 3000 years.
  2. Beijing’s population has increased; more and more land is becoming built up and infrastructure has developed.
  3. Beijing’s rapid growth and status as a global city provides a wide range of opportunities.
  4. Many large transnational corporations have bases in Beijing.

Keywords

  • Urbanisation - the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities rather than the countryside

  • Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply

  • Services - a service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection

  • Global city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world

  • Transnational corporations - large businesses that operate in many different countries globally

Common misconception

Beijing was only inhabited by people recently.

People are thought to have inhabited the area around Beijing since the Stone Age, hundreds of thousands of years ago.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the approximate population of China?
500 million
Correct answer: 1.4 billion
800 million
2.1 billion
Q2.
What is the main reason for China’s large population?
Large land area
Correct answer: High birth rates in the past
Cold climate
Q3.
What is the capital city of China?
Shanghai
Correct answer: Beijing
Tokyo
Madrid
Q4.
Which city in China has the largest population?
Beijing
Correct answer: Shanghai
Berlin
Hong Kong
Q5.
What is China's official language?
English
Spanish
Correct answer: Mandarin
Q6.
What is the main reason for rural-to-urban migration in China?
Better weather in cities
Correct answer: More job opportunities
More space in urban areas
Government policies

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is one major economic opportunity in Beijing?
Farming
Correct answer: Technology and finance industries
Fishing
Small rural businesses
Q2.
How long have people lived in the area around Beijing?
Since the 20th century
Around 1000 years
Correct answer: Since the Stone Age
Q3.
What is one cultural opportunity in Beijing?
Correct answer: Access to historical landmarks and global events
A lack of tourist attractions
No major sports or entertainment
A very small arts industry
Q4.
How has Beijing’s infrastructure improved to support opportunities?
It has no transport system
It only relies on bicycles
Correct answer: It has built an extensive metro system and high-speed trains
It has stopped developing new roads