In many places like Britain and Italy, if you leave the house without your wallet, you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China, you can enjoy your day just     1     a smart phone.

The other day, I set out     2     (see)how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly, I was surprised to discover how     3     (convenience)it was.

I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend, Gu Yu,     4     would guide me’ to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by scanning a QR code on the window of a restaurant     5    (sell)jianbing, one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and     6     (take)just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop,     7     (it)owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee, Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also paid by phone for movie     8     (ticket), takeout food and to shop for goods for delivery.

I have known from Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains,     9     huge number of people accept mobile payments,     10     (most)through popular apps Alipay and WeChat.