China workers eye new year break

Feb 8 – China’s migrant workers in a buoyant mood ahead of new year celebrations, as economic conditions continue to strengthen.


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China workers eye new year break

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  1. Which phrasal verb is used to describe the workers anticipation of the new year holiday?
  2. How often do some of these workers return to their rural homes?
  3. How long has the worker interviewed been away from family?
  4. How did last year’s financial crisis affect migrant workers?
  5. Which phrasal verb means to withdraw work from people?
  6. Which verb means to manage during difficult times?
  7. When did jobs become easier to find?
  8. Which phrasal verb describes buying goods for the new year festival?
  9. What are fireworks believed to do?
  10. What does the woman interviewed hope the new year celebrations will do?