Monthly Archives: May 2010

In our everyday life, we often meet people who ask us for help. What should we do?
Of course, helping others is a virtue. But in some cases, w will have to say "no". For example, if what others want you to do is unreasonable or even illegal, you should say "no" without an; hesitation. Everyone [...]

Candidates for the Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC) examinations will face new changes by May 2002. There will be major changes to the SpejkJDSLsection, the exam structure,, the time allocation and the marking system of BEp. The changes would be an attempt to adapt to the most recent developments in business and language learning.
The scores [...]

Helen was a very successful businesswoman. She h always liked nice clothes, and when she had school she had gone and worked in a shop which so them, not far-from her home. After a few experiments she show that she was very successful at designing the sorts of things the women want to buy, so [...]

Mass media are carriers of information, which traditionally include television, radio and newspapers. They play a central role in people's daily life in every country, with the functions of informing, educating, questioning, challenging, and entertaining. Technological advances have made mass communications inexpensive and immediately available to everyone. The British and American people spend more time [...]

Famous for its "tranquil river fringed with rich vegetation," Leshan in Sichuan Province has the ideal setting for its Dragon-Boat Festival.
The traditional Dragon-Boat Festival, a scene of bustling activity, blends Leshan's culture, arts, economy, tourism and athletics into a wealth of features. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (early in June) each [...]

Students in our school have one thing in common—an interest in sports. According to their different intentions in taking part in sports, they fall into three groups.
Many students go to the playground when they feel tired after a few hours of study. These students put much more stress on their study efficiency than the fun [...]

They are meant to protect the national culture, and each country establishes its own laws and rules for competition, taxation, employment, and product quality. The United States has tried in the past to enforce its regulations for foreign subsidiaries of United States companies. Foreign countries have resisted this attempt in many ways, arguing, for example, [...]

Dear Sir,
I am writing in response to your advertisement in this morning's newspaper. I am quite interested in the job you offer in your typing department.
I am 23 years old, and a graduate of Shandong University where I majored in Applied English. Since graduating in 1998, I have held a job as a secretary in [...]

It is assumed in the United States that the collection of information about people is ac-ceptable in many situations. Europeans have a rather different attitude. I-'or example, the United States keeps detailed cancer statistics, including follow-ups and the effectiveness of treatment. Patients are not identified by name, but the information is collected and managed. In [...]

June is the month I like best. Why do I like it most? It is a time of plenty. It is a wonderful time for all living things. It is the month that stirs the senses. I feel energetic and pleasant.
The world is green and warm. The air is so balmy and fresh, and the [...]