1、,Young Chinese celebrates Singles day,One - one - one - one is a highly significant date! Today, November the 11th - or eleven-eleven - is national “singles day” in China. And unattached people all across the country are being encouraged to revel （狂欢）in their independence .,Walking hand in hand with
2、 your partner is about as romantic as it gets for many people. But today, single people across the country are proudly celebrating their status, as November the 11th is Chinas “Singles Day.“,Henry Yan is 28 years old. He runs his own education agency - and he is happy with his bachelor status. Henry
3、 Yan said, “Im going to a party today, a singles party for singles day. Well celebrate our freedom tonight. I have my own car, house and career, and I have nothing to worry about.“,Iris Liu works for Henry. She is also single, but as a single woman, she finds there is more pressure on her. Iris Liu
4、said, “My parents keep telling me to find a boyfriend. But I havent met the right person yet.“,A marital status （婚姻状况）report carried out in 2008 showed there were around one hundred and 80 million people in China of traditional marital age（婚龄）. But among this huge number, only around 11 million registered marriages took place .,Being single doesnt necessarily mean being alone, however. Singles Day encourages people to enjoy their lives, whatever their circumstances and to always remember the old saying. who knows what the future may bring?,
