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Moving to any new country is an exciting challenge. To find out what it is like for a Western single man to live in Qatar,we are chatting with someone who has made Doha,the capital of Qatar,his home for he past year.
Would you like to tell us a little bit about yourself？
I am in my early 40s, and I am from Canada, but I had worked in the US for the past few years before coming to Qatar. I have been working in healthcare in Doha for more than a year .
Do you like alone or with others in Qatar？
I am comfortable with myself and therefore do not mind being alone. However, when moving to Qatar, it is important to open and make an effort to meet others. A little socializing can go a long way in Qatar. After speaking with you I am going to a friend’s house for a small get-together.
How do you get around Doha？
Although cabs are inexpensive around Doha, I chose to own the road by buying a cheap second-hand car from someone leaving Qatar. Since many foreign workers have short contracts（合同）,usually lasting only a few years,you can always get a sweet deal at the “fire sales” foreign workers have when they’re returning home.
What do you do in your spare time now？
There are loads of opportunities for entertainment in Qatar. If acting is your thing ,join the Doha Players, which puts on amateur musicals and dramas. If you are a history or nature lover, you should join the Qatar Natural History Club. There are also the Desert Ramblers who like taking adventures around the country. But I like none of them. I prefer to hit the waves with my surfboard .I also enjoy traveling. Since I came to Qatar, I’ve been to India, Bahrain, Egypt, and Thailand. Qatar is a central location and the airfare to these countries is much cheaper than back home.
1. According to his reply to the second question, we know that the man .
A. doesn’t like being alone now
B. doesn’t have many friends in Qatar
C. thinks socializing is important in Qatar
D. feels uncomfortable when he stays with friends
2. What can the man do at the “fire sales”？
A. Rent necessities cheaply. B. Buy a second-hand cab.
C. Learn the history of Qatar. D. Make some new friends.
3. What does the man like doing in his spare time？
A. Acting in the Doha Players. B. Taking adventures in Qatar.
C. Traveling to nearby countries. D. Learning about history and nature.
