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China Drive, Morning, 2008-12-26
    2008-12-26 20:04:30     CRIENGLISH.com
Broadcast Time: 11:00-12:00, 2008-12-26

           

  • 36 extra pairs of passenger trains will be travelling between Beijing and other destinations around China, including Shanghai and those in northeastern China, during the upcoming Spring Festival.
  • Doctors not only represent a trustworthy and respectable group of people, as they save lives and help people; they might also outperform other occupations when it comes to finding life partners.
  • Breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day -- as long as that meal is not a doughnut.

  • We begin with football, and England's friendly international against European champions Spain in February will be played at Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium.
  • Toyota has vowed to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of almost 2 billion dollars.
  • The PGA Tour has finalised its full schedule for 2009 with a slight overall increase in prize money.
    John McEnroe expects Andy Murray to win his first tennis grand slam in 2009.


Wrong Recipient

Have you ever sent a text message to a wrong person? What was the message about? Did you send it to your boss, or a person that is not supposed to read the message? Did it embarrass you at the moment?

Firsthand Report on Secondhand Goods Market 

The economic recession has forced many people to tighten their belts and lead frugal lives. As a result, the second-hand goods markets, better known as 'flea markets' in the west, are awaiting potential buyers to tap and foster.

 

 


 

 

   

 

  • Firms urged to diversify export markets
  • Steel futures set to debut in Shanghai next year
  • BEA eyes stake in small Chinese banks

    

Expensive cigarette smoked by official 
 
A government official in Nanjing was photographed wearing a luxury wristwatch and smoking the expensive 'Jiu wu zhi zun' brand of cigarette. Several news outlets report this expensive cigarette will probably be banned next year, in order to prevent corruption. The news has sparked heated discussion.

          

  • From January 1st to 3rd 2009, the Hong Kong Ballet will stage the time-honored classic Swan Lake at the National Grand Theatre.
  • Acclaimed 'music Godfather' of Mandopop Jonathan Lee Zongsheng will perform two concerts in Guangzhou early next year.
  • While shooting is set to begin early next year on a biopic of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, the casting, especially the choice on the leading role is still up in the air, or, being kept in secret.
  • Britney Spears is forfeiting a night out on New Year's Eve to look after her children.

 

 

 
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