Florence Nightingale(1820-1910)was agreat British nurse and hospital reformer.Sheused to make the rounds of the sick wards witha lamp during her service and was,thus,alsoknown as“The Lady with the Lamp”.
Dr Carlo Urbani, a great name in contemporary medical science, will certainly be immortal for his selfless contribution in the fight against Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Without his first early warning of...Dr Carlo Urbani, a great name in contemporary medical science, will certainly be immortal for his selfless contribution in the fight against Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Without his first early warning of the new dangerous virus, the outbreak of this epidemic would have worsened all over the world.Dr Urbani, an Italian epidemiologist, was married and had three children. When he was infected with Sars and passed away in a Bangkok hospital, he was still in the prime of life-46.展开更多
On 11th October 2002, Mr Jimmy Carter, former1 US president, won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.Mr Carter is the third US president on whom this prize was conferred. He was honoured for years of tireless effort to...On 11th October 2002, Mr Jimmy Carter, former1 US president, won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.Mr Carter is the third US president on whom this prize was conferred. He was honoured for years of tireless effort to seek peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and to boost economic and social development.Mr Carter is now 78. He started out as a peanut farmer in Georgia, America. He left the White House in 1981. Thereafter, he has been travelling extensively t...展开更多
Throughout the world, the name of William Shakespeare is known. His plays are acted in many lands and in many languages. Some of you may even have watched scenes from Shakespeare in the mobile theatres of some eastern...Throughout the world, the name of William Shakespeare is known. His plays are acted in many lands and in many languages. Some of you may even have watched scenes from Shakespeare in the mobile theatres of some eastern lands. Some of you may be reading one of his plays in school.展开更多
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German musician. He was born in Bonn in 1770 and died in Vienna in 1827. He is famous all over the world.During his childhood, Beethoven did not have a happy life. His father was a singer an...Ludwig van Beethoven was a German musician. He was born in Bonn in 1770 and died in Vienna in 1827. He is famous all over the world.During his childhood, Beethoven did not have a happy life. His father was a singer and a heavy drinker. He treated young Beethoven fiercely and strictly.展开更多
文摘Florence Nightingale(1820-1910)was agreat British nurse and hospital reformer.Sheused to make the rounds of the sick wards witha lamp during her service and was,thus,alsoknown as“The Lady with the Lamp”.
文摘Dr Carlo Urbani, a great name in contemporary medical science, will certainly be immortal for his selfless contribution in the fight against Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Without his first early warning of the new dangerous virus, the outbreak of this epidemic would have worsened all over the world.Dr Urbani, an Italian epidemiologist, was married and had three children. When he was infected with Sars and passed away in a Bangkok hospital, he was still in the prime of life-46.
文摘On 11th October 2002, Mr Jimmy Carter, former1 US president, won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.Mr Carter is the third US president on whom this prize was conferred. He was honoured for years of tireless effort to seek peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and to boost economic and social development.Mr Carter is now 78. He started out as a peanut farmer in Georgia, America. He left the White House in 1981. Thereafter, he has been travelling extensively t...
文摘Throughout the world, the name of William Shakespeare is known. His plays are acted in many lands and in many languages. Some of you may even have watched scenes from Shakespeare in the mobile theatres of some eastern lands. Some of you may be reading one of his plays in school.
文摘Ludwig van Beethoven was a German musician. He was born in Bonn in 1770 and died in Vienna in 1827. He is famous all over the world.During his childhood, Beethoven did not have a happy life. His father was a singer and a heavy drinker. He treated young Beethoven fiercely and strictly.
