On June 8th, we got a very special opportunity to talk about American issues face-to-face with Mr. Bates, who is a politician at the Center for National Policy. The group members were all really interested in American politics. We usually talk about American issues in class including the reform of the Health Care System, and the minority groups in the U.S. As a current American politician, Mr. Bates gave us his opinions toward some issues such as the situation of Jewish people and African American people in the U.S., the pursuit of the American dream, and the relationship between America and Asian countries. It was the first time we could discuss politics with a politician. We learnt how to use English to argue our ideas and also how to make good speeches on various topics.

by Tian