When making a phone call, we will mostly tell the person on the other side of the phone who we are and who would like to speak to this part focus on the opening phrases and expressions used in making and receiving phone calls. Listen to the telephone conversations and fill in the blanks...
People in Politics Had Plans for After Nov. 7, But Lives Are on Hold. (cover story)Reports on the effect of the extended 2000 United States presidential election on the lives of people working for the candidates. Profiles of people who missed Thanksgiving with their families and have had ...
Although lasting only for 15 years, it played an important role in Chinese history and exerted a great influence on the following dynasties. To strengthen the unity of the nation and to perpetuate the Qin Dynasty, Empery or Qin Shi Huang carried out many reforms in politics, economy, military...
(15 acres, or 6 hectares) each of land to live on while collectivelycultivatinganother 100muas the lord’s reservation. Individual ownership grew as farming became more intensive, and, increasingly, farmers were taxed according to the amount of land they “owned.” The land tax had become a...
Today the special forum "Missions and Visions" invites scholars and foreign students who have personally experienced Chinese democracy to discuss whole process people's democracy. Join us on Missions & Visions at 11:30 BJT this Thursday, only on CGTN....
We expect the government to make a statement in the Commons around lunchtime, and we'll bring you that here in the Politics Hub and across Sky News. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will have its second reading today, meaning MPs will vote on whether they support it in pri...
Chen Keyong draws inspiration from ancestral artists, yet manages to develop a unique landscape vision which distinguishes him from his contemporaries. In today´s the List, we explore the nature of Chen Keyong´s work. People >> Elderly couple tour around 12 provinces on bicycle ...
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Today I'm going to talk about small talk--that is, short conversations people often have with strangers they meet, such exchanges occurring at bus stops, on buses, on a waiting line, almost anywhere that strangers gather close together. As a matter of fact, these short conversations are a...