In retrospect,Africa has travelled an“S”curve over the past 40 years on itsroad of economic development.The year 1994 can be regarded as a turning pointfor the better with an annual growth rate of 2.8%.The following...In retrospect,Africa has travelled an“S”curve over the past 40 years on itsroad of economic development.The year 1994 can be regarded as a turning pointfor the better with an annual growth rate of 2.8%.The following two years 1995and 1996 witnessed further improvement with growth rates of 3.7% and 3.96%respectively.These were the highest rates in the past 20 years, surpassing that展开更多
The majority of African countries won their political independence in the 1960s.Since then,they have been making relentless efforts to develop their economiesand raise their people’s living standards,and have achieve...The majority of African countries won their political independence in the 1960s.Since then,they have been making relentless efforts to develop their economiesand raise their people’s living standards,and have achieved successes in varying de-grees.展开更多
Welcome to high summer[盛夏],dear CE:Teens readers!When we are young, summer can be a magical[不可思议的] time, free from many of the more stressful[紧迫的] parts of our lives,namely,school! But summer can also be a c...Welcome to high summer[盛夏],dear CE:Teens readers!When we are young, summer can be a magical[不可思议的] time, free from many of the more stressful[紧迫的] parts of our lives,namely,school! But summer can also be a confusing[混乱的] time of year When faced with a long holiday,after we have caught up with friends we haven’t seen for a long time, slept late for the twentieth展开更多
In China the desire to be taller is high （excuse the pun）, despite people＇s genetic make-up. It＇s a desire driven by the sheer volume of folk competing for partners, promotions and prime job offerings, where any a...In China the desire to be taller is high （excuse the pun）, despite people＇s genetic make-up. It＇s a desire driven by the sheer volume of folk competing for partners, promotions and prime job offerings, where any advantage is sought in order to get a foot in the door. And with the vast numbers of job seekers competing for positions, recruiters behind those doors can afford to be picky. The word on the street is height means rapid advancement through the ranks. Many young professionals hold the common belief that taller people have more opportunity for promotion in the desperate climb up the corporate ladder.展开更多
There are major concerns over both the security of energy supplies （declining supplies and political control） and the en- vironmental costs associated with energy generation and use. The global consumption of carbon...There are major concerns over both the security of energy supplies （declining supplies and political control） and the en- vironmental costs associated with energy generation and use. The global consumption of carbon-containing fossil fuels for heat, electricity, transport and the manufacture of chemicals is not sustainable. This has promulgated a great interest in various forms of renewable energy and the imposition,展开更多
Ningxia aspires to develop its wine industry The storage cellar of Ningxia Xixia King Winery (Group) Co.Ltd.is filled with the expected large oak barrels of wine.What’s unexpected are the names of international celeb...Ningxia aspires to develop its wine industry The storage cellar of Ningxia Xixia King Winery (Group) Co.Ltd.is filled with the expected large oak barrels of wine.What’s unexpected are the names of international celebrities and politicians,the former German Defense Minister Rudolf Albert Scharping and former Argentina Transportation Minister Jermyn Kamllows for instance,tagged on specific barrels.展开更多
Countries face disputes while attempting to take positive actions on climate change The marathon-like UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun accurately reflected the difficulty of coming to a consensus on this content...Countries face disputes while attempting to take positive actions on climate change The marathon-like UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun accurately reflected the difficulty of coming to a consensus on this contentious issue. Instead of reaching high-profile展开更多
Despite donor countries’ unmet commitments, developing nations vow to help each other end hunger and poverty "The rich will do anything for the poor but get off their backs." At least that is what Karl Marx...Despite donor countries’ unmet commitments, developing nations vow to help each other end hunger and poverty "The rich will do anything for the poor but get off their backs." At least that is what Karl Marx, the 19th century展开更多
文摘In retrospect,Africa has travelled an“S”curve over the past 40 years on itsroad of economic development.The year 1994 can be regarded as a turning pointfor the better with an annual growth rate of 2.8%.The following two years 1995and 1996 witnessed further improvement with growth rates of 3.7% and 3.96%respectively.These were the highest rates in the past 20 years, surpassing that
文摘The majority of African countries won their political independence in the 1960s.Since then,they have been making relentless efforts to develop their economiesand raise their people’s living standards,and have achieved successes in varying de-grees.
文摘Welcome to high summer[盛夏],dear CE:Teens readers!When we are young, summer can be a magical[不可思议的] time, free from many of the more stressful[紧迫的] parts of our lives,namely,school! But summer can also be a confusing[混乱的] time of year When faced with a long holiday,after we have caught up with friends we haven’t seen for a long time, slept late for the twentieth
文摘In China the desire to be taller is high （excuse the pun）, despite people＇s genetic make-up. It＇s a desire driven by the sheer volume of folk competing for partners, promotions and prime job offerings, where any advantage is sought in order to get a foot in the door. And with the vast numbers of job seekers competing for positions, recruiters behind those doors can afford to be picky. The word on the street is height means rapid advancement through the ranks. Many young professionals hold the common belief that taller people have more opportunity for promotion in the desperate climb up the corporate ladder.
文摘There are major concerns over both the security of energy supplies （declining supplies and political control） and the en- vironmental costs associated with energy generation and use. The global consumption of carbon-containing fossil fuels for heat, electricity, transport and the manufacture of chemicals is not sustainable. This has promulgated a great interest in various forms of renewable energy and the imposition,
文摘Ningxia aspires to develop its wine industry The storage cellar of Ningxia Xixia King Winery (Group) Co.Ltd.is filled with the expected large oak barrels of wine.What’s unexpected are the names of international celebrities and politicians,the former German Defense Minister Rudolf Albert Scharping and former Argentina Transportation Minister Jermyn Kamllows for instance,tagged on specific barrels.
文摘Countries face disputes while attempting to take positive actions on climate change The marathon-like UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun accurately reflected the difficulty of coming to a consensus on this contentious issue. Instead of reaching high-profile
文摘Despite donor countries’ unmet commitments, developing nations vow to help each other end hunger and poverty "The rich will do anything for the poor but get off their backs." At least that is what Karl Marx, the 19th century
