W: Oh, Ive heard of that, people in the US and Australia do that too. But in China, I dont think that theres a custom of hugging people you dont know.
M: Right, hugging is only between friends and family. The Free Huggers philosophy holds that hugging can make them feel someone cares about them. When I got hugged by them, I had an intense feeling of warmth and happiness.
W: Thats great! It seems like you could call what the Free Huggers do an important public service.
M: Totally! In modern society, interpersonal relationships get more distant every day because a lot of people only pay attention to their own interests.
W: So whats the general attitude of the Chinese?
M: A considerable number of people have a supportive attitude. There are also a few people who dont support what the Free Huggers do; they think that if you want to spread friendliness, a smile is enough; you dont necessarily need to hug someone.
W: Sounds reasonable. After all, some traditions cant be changed overnight. Besides, Americans dont randomly hug strangers either.
M: Good point. People can be distant or they can be close, but becoming closer is what every one wants.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What happened to the man when he was walking down the street that day?
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