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2:有趣的邻居1. How well do people usually know their neighbors in.../your country?China is a country that has a strong sense of local community, because of this people living near each other are often on very friendly terms. I would say that in my country, neighbours know each other really well and, in some cases, interact with each other on a daily basis. Especially in the older generation, neighbours will often share meals together and play games with each other in the evenings to pass the time. This is less common in younger generations, but traditions still hold up and generally young people are still polite and civil with their neighbours. I would say there is a good community culture in my country.2. ls it harder for neighbors to get to know each other in big cities?Big cities are sprawling places that feel very disconnected and are filled with so many people that it is hard to develop a sense of community. Due to this, I would say that it is difficult for people living near each other to become familiar and acquainted with each other. There is a general culture in most big cities that you do not interact with strangers other than for basic requests such as for directions or for asking the time, unfortunately this means that often people in big cities treat their neighbours in a similar way.3.What are the advantages of living in a place where neighbors know each other well?When a place has a strong sense of community there are many benefits to the individual person. The main advantage to living in a place where neighbours know each other well is that there is a well- connected group of people an individual can turn to when they are in need. If someone is ever in need of something, like a missing ingredient in a recipe, being able to turn to those that live around you for support is very important. Having a strong social network and connection with one"s neighbours brings an untold number of advantages.4. What are things that people can do to make their neighborhood a good place to live?The most important aspects that impact the desirability of a place to live  are public spaces and a sense of community. I think if people want to improve the desirability of their neighbourhood the first thing they need to do is contact their local government and petition for the improvement of public places such as parks, libraries, and public gyms. These amenities make a neighbourhood a far better place to live! After that, I think building a strong sense of local community has a huge effect. People can organize local festivals and local events to build a stronger sense of community and make their neighbourhood a more desirable place to live.5. What are some ways that businesses can support local communities?Personally, I think businesses have a hugeimpact on the development and atmosphere of local communities, and it is important they take measures to support communities rather than hinder them. Businesses become profitable and thrive off the money and labour of the community,therefore, it is crucial that these businesses reinvest some of their profits into things that benefit the community. For example, businesses can give some of their profits to local charities, they can support the construction of public buildings, or they could even organize events to celebrate and reward the local community. I believe actions like this would be a great support to local communities.6. What are the negative impacts of modern technology on local communities?There is an argument to be made that recent advancements in technology have had a negative impact on local communities.There are many ways in which modern technology damages local communities, from infrastructural technologies such as high-speed trains and airlines to individual technologies like smart phones. For example, local communities are often significantly damaged when high speed trains and airports are constructed in their towns and cities. These modes of transport are sometimes built on important community buildings and moreover the influx of travelers due to these transport systems puts a lot of strain on local communities.In a more banal way, smartphones make people more interested in digital influencers and celebrities than people in their local community. There are often unseen negative impacts to technology.