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In Hanoi's Old Quarter you often see this scene: a few people sitting on little roadside stools, drinking tea and chatting. A glass of green tea costs only a few thousand dong, yet it keeps people sitting for an hour or two. For many Hanoians, tea is not just for quenching thirst but a way of life. Chinese people love tea too, but their habits differ: southerners like to sip slowly from small cups, while northerners prefer jasmine tea brewed in a big mug. Though the methods differ, people in both countries believe tea calms you down, and many misunderstandings between friends are cleared up over a cup of tea. In today's ever faster pace of life, finding a place to sit down for a cup of tea may be the simplest way to relax.

In recent years online learning has become more and more common. With just a phone, students can attend classes and do exercises anytime, anywhere, and replay the parts they didn't understand several times. For children in the countryside this is undoubtedly good news, because they too can hear lessons from good teachers in the cities. However, online learning also has clear drawbacks. Alone in front of a screen it is hard to concentrate for long; some students play games during class and end up learning nothing. Besides, looking at a phone for a long time is bad for the eyes. So many teachers believe online learning can only supplement the classroom and cannot fully replace face-to-face exchange between teachers and classmates.