BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- The first phase of the eastern route of China's south-north water diversion project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, authorities said. With the main part of the first-stage construction to be finished in Marc...
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 16th Pan American Games finished the competition of its eighth day to complete the first half of the schedule with several sports wrapped up, given out in total 24 golds on Saturday. The United States cont...
This was my first visit to McQuillanville. I wanted to avoid driving, so I decided to take the bus around the city. However, I was having some trouble figuring out the bus schedule . Louisa: Excuse me, could you help me read this bus schedule? Curt:...
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and and former Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu talks during a press conference in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 Jul 2010. Tutu announced he is retiring from public life after his birthday on Oct. 7 when he turns 79. South Af...
Key Sentences（重点句子） 232．I have come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one. 我特地为你们安排使你们在北京的逗留愉快。 233．You're going out of your way for us, I believe. 我相信这是对我们的特...
The warm weather has played havoc with the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. Warm temperatures caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon have left Vancouver area devoid of snow, and Whistler slushy and sloppy as athletes wait to...
1. Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six are safely back on Earth, following a successful construction mission to the International Space Station. The shuttle touched down at Kennedy Space Center late Sunday night. Only one more mission for End...
