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Chinese Buzzword- Sān D dǎ yìn fáng 3D打印房

jìn rì，jīng guò èr shí sì xiǎo shí de dǎ yìn ，shí zhuàng 3D dǎ yìn fáng wū（dòng qiān guò chéng bàn gōng yòng fáng ）liàng xiàng shànghǎi ， yǐ tóu rù shǐ yòng 。
例句：近日，经过24小时的打印，10幢3D打印房屋（动迁过程办公用房）亮相上海，已投入使用。
Example: Recently，after 24 hours printing, 10“3D printing houses” (office occupancy during removal and resettlement) havebeen put into service in Shanghai.

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Things to do in China- Yong Ding Tulou

Fifty kilometers to the county seat of Yongding, it is located in Chuxi Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding County, Fujian Province. Chuxi Earth Building Complex is composed of five round buildings and dozens of square buildings with major scenic spots such as 590-odd-year-old Jiqing Building built in 1419, which is one of the most ancient specially-structured round buildings still existing in Yongding. There are generally 2-4 stairways in each round buildings, and the stories communicate with each other. However, this building is an exception. Every household from the ground floor to the fourth floor has installed their own stairways, with wood boards separating the passage to each storey. 72 staircases divide the whole building into 72 self contained units.

永定土楼
永定土楼距离五十公里到县城永定，它位于有出息村，下洋镇，永定县，福建省。景区主要由5个圆形建筑还有一些建筑组成，有590年的历史了，始建于1419年。是永定年间延存下来的最古老的建筑结构最特别的建筑之一。一般来说，每个建筑一般有2-4个楼梯，楼之前是连着的。但是，这个建筑是个例外。每家每户从底楼到四楼都各自安装楼梯。每个楼层都用木板隔开。72个楼梯将整个建筑分成72个单独的单。
土楼 [tǔ lóu]

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Daily Conversation- kàn fēng jǐng 看风景 To sightseeing

jiǎn ：cóng zhè lǐ wǎng xià kàn zhēn piāo liàng ！nà gè bái sè de jiàn zhù shì shé me dì fāng ？
简：从这里往下看真漂亮！那个白色的建筑是什么地方?
Jane: It looks so pretty down there! What is the white building?

dǎo yóu ：nà shì guó jiā dà jù yuàn 。dà jù yuàn duì miàn shì bó wù guǎn 。
导游：那是国家大剧院。大剧院对面是博物馆。
Tour guide: That is the national theatre. It’s museum opposite to it.

jiǎn ：bó wù guǎn mén kǒu yǒu hěn duō rén ！
简：博物馆门口有很多人！
Jane: So many people in front of the museum.

dǎo yóu ：duì ，nà lǐ měi tiān dōu yǒu hěn duō rén 。
导游：对，那里每天都有很多人。
Tour guide: Yes, there’re always many people.

jiǎn ：xià wǔ wǒ hěn xiǎng qù wén huà jiē kàn kàn ，kě yǐ ma ？简：下午我很想去文化街看看，可以吗？
Jane: I would like to visit the culture street this afternoon, is it ok?

dǎo yóu ：méi wèn tí 。xià wǔ wǒ men xiān qù bó wù guǎn ，zài qù wén huà jiē 。
导游：没问题。下午我们先去博物馆，再去文化街。
Tour guide: No problem. Let’s go to the museum in the afternoon, then to culture street.

jiǎn ：tài hǎo le ！nà wǒ men xiàn zài xiān qù chī fàn ba ！
简：太好了！那我们现在先去吃饭吧！
Jane: Great! Let’s go eat then!

dǎo yóu ：nà wǒ men zǒu ba ！
导游：那我们走吧！
Tour guide: Let’s go!

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2014 Citizen Art Shanghai
Venue: TWELVE ATHENGSHAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, SHANGHAI
Time: 2014September 30th to October 3rd
Theme: Back Home •with Art - promote the consumer art, build the philosophy of household culturedomain

2014 Citizen ArtShanghai (AArt) is held at Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collection Hotel withShanghai culture- as a high-end brand subordinated to Starwood Group - isselected for the holding of CITIZEN ART SHANGHAI-2014. Nestled in the shade ofplane trees, the exterior of the hotel looks like a contemporary art museum.The one side of Hengshan Road connects to the bustling area, Xujiahui, wheregathers lots of white-collars and upstarts; the other side is adjacent to theembassy district and thousands of European-style villas inhabited by numerouscelebrities.

2013 Fall wassuccessfully held at TWELVE AT HENGSHAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, SHANGHAI.During the 4-day fair, 40 exhibitors attracted more than 6000 visitors, realizingover 15 million sales. CAS creates a noble yet affordable art trading platformwhen promoting the back home with art and, consumer art and home collectionphilosophies. The audience is inclusive-minded to the hotel-style art fair. AtAArt, you can not only experience the elegant, refined atmosphere, but easilyback home with art as well. It is undoubtedly an exciting art fair in Shanghai.2014 CAS combines the advantages of superior geographic setting, high-end brandimage, mature gallery group and abundant collector resources, will become aregular art event in Shanghai.

We need Volunteers to join the special activity withyour passion to art world.
Working Period: September 30thto October 3rd
Location: TWELVE AT HENGSHAN, A LUXURYCOLLECTION HOTEL, SHANGHAI

Job description:
Non-paid volunteer
1) Reception
2) Translationfor customer service
3) Guidethe exhibition
Requirement:
1) English native speakers preferred with basicChinese language level.
2) Obey the work rule during the exhibitionperiod.
3) Love for art and culture
4) Love to communication with people
Submitted Material:
1) Resume with profile of applicant
2) Brief Autobiography

Deadline for application: August. 30th, 2014
Contact: Chao Zhang| [email protected]

Learn Vocabulary in News-Does an Apple a Day Keep Dementia Away?

Apples have been as not only a delicious fruit, but also as an effective way to improve your health. Research suggests that eating apples can benefit your heart, your teeth, and your energy level. Eating a higher amount of fruits and vegetables in general has also been associated with a lower risk for chronic diseases including coronary heart disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer and perhaps even Alzheimer's disease.
So, is it true that apples are a super fruit? Do they impact the health and functioning of your brain? The research is limited, but it does show some promise.

A Review of 3 Research Studies
The Effect of Apples on Memory
One study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease involved older mice who were fed a deficient diet. These mice then demonstrated a decline in their cognitive ability shown by poor performance in navigating a maze. However, after apple juice was added to their drinking water for a month, their memory was restored and they were able to efficiently navigate the maze again. (Often, research on mice translates to humans, which would suggest that apple juice may improve our memory.)

How Do Apples Affect the Actual Health of the Brain?
A second study found that the actual brain structure was affected in mice whose drinking water included apple juice. The mice's brains were examined and found to contain a decreased level of beta amyloid protein, as compared to the brains of mice whose drinking water had not contained apple juice. The accumulation and excess of this protein in the brain is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

Will Eating an Apple Right Before a Test Help You Perform Better?
A third study tested the immediate effects of apples and spinach (both separately and together) and found no change in the cognitive functioning of the participants right after eating the foods. The study did not, however, measure if a sustained diet that included apples affected cognition or risk of dementia over time.

Dementia 痴呆 Chī dāi
Delicious fruit 美味的水果 Měi wèi dē shuí guǒ
Asthma 哮喘 xiào chǎn
Memory 记忆 Jì yì
Structure 结构 Jié góu
Cognitive 认知的 Rènzhī dē

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Daily Conversation- yuē huì 约会 Have an appointment

lǎoshī：wèi ？
老师：喂？
Teacher: Hello?

jié kè：shì jīnlǎoshī ma ？wǒ shì jié kè。
杰克：是金老师吗？我是杰克。
Jack: Is this teacher Jin? I’mJack.

lǎoshī：nǐ hǎo ，jié kè！
老师：你好，杰克！
Teacher: Hi, Jack!

jié kè：jīn lǎoshī, duì bú qǐ！wǒ jīn tiān xià wǔ méiyǒu shí jiān shàngkè。
杰克：金老师，对不起！我今天下午没有时间上课。
Jack: Mr Jin, sorry! I don’t have time for class this afternoon.

lǎoshī：méiguānxì！
老师：没关系！
Teacher: It’s ok!

jié kè：wǒ men míng tiān shàng wǔ shàng kè, kě yǐ ma ？
杰克：我们明天上午上课，可以吗？
Jack: Can we do it tomorrow?

lǎoshī：míng tiān shàng wǔ jǐ diǎn ？
老师：明天上午几点？
Teacher: What time tomorrow?

jié kè：shí diǎn kě yǐ ma ？
杰克：十点可以吗？
Jack: What about ten?

lǎoshī：shí diǎn kě yǐ。
老师：十点可以。
Teacher: Ten sounds good.

jié kè：nà wǒ men shí diǎn jiàn ！
杰克：那我们十点见！
Jack: See you at ten then!

lǎoshī：hǎo ，shí diǎn jiàn ！
老师：好，十点见！
Teacher: Ok, see you at ten!

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Chinese Buzzword- qī xī jié 七夕节

English：The Double Seventh Festival（Chinese Valentine's Day）

měi nián nóng lì de qī yuè qī rì,shì zhōng guó de chuán tǒng jiē rì qī xī jié, yě jiù shì zhōng guó de qíng rén jié。
例句：每年农历的七月七日，是中国的传统节日七夕节，也就是中国的情人节。
Example:July 7th on lunar calendar,is Chinese traditional Festival- double seventh, known as Chinese Valentine's Day.

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Learn Vocabulary in News- Romantic Cities For Travellers

When planning a vacation with your partner, the list of destinations are endless! So to help you decide where to go, here are the top 5 perfect places that are ideal for a honeymoon or any romantic getaway.

1. Aspen, Colorado
What better way to feel all warm and fuzzy with your partner than to be on a cold getaway, cuddling by a fire. If you and your partner enjoy snowboarding then you will have the time of your life! And if not, they have snowmobiles and sleigh rides. Aspen is not just great for winter, come down in the summer to enjoy their Food & Wine Classic, a fun festival with a great view.
2. Antigua, Caribbean
Antigua is the sunniest island in the Caribbean, surrounded by coral walls, reefs, and shipwrecks. It is a very secluded spot for you and your partner to have some real alone time. Fun activities like sailing and scuba diving let you really take in the bright blue water and white sand combination -- truly breathtaking.
3. Venice, Italy
This lovely place is basically the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to its character. With so many beautiful sights to see like the clock tower, Doge's Palace, and the Scuola grande di San Rocco being a few of them, you will have days of exploring followed by nights of fine dining. If you and your beau love to cook, cooking classes would be a great experience.
4. Punta Uva, Costa Rica
Punta Uva is a small town on the coast of Costa Rica. There is a beautiful open garden surrounded by butterflies and other exotic species that you can view by just walking around. The beach is beautiful but the scenery is what takes the cake! A very popular place to stay is The Tree House Lodge which is located within one of the tropical gardens and a perfect place to view monkeys swinging from the trees. This is a place to live like Tarzan and Jane.
5. Paris, France
As over played as Paris is, it will always be a favourite. With beautiful art galleries, the Eiffel Tower and the romantic boat cruises on the Seine River there is so much to see and more to do! Plus, if you have kids, this place is great for them too, thanks to the city's own Disneyland. With wine tasting by day and walking by the world's most beautiful fountains by night, this place will always give you that romantic feel you are looking for.

Romantic Cities 浪漫的城市 Làng màn dē chéng shì
Honeymoon 蜜月 Mì yuè
Snowboarding 滑雪 Huá xuě
Tropical 热带的 Rè dài dē
Beach 海滩 Hǎi tān

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Things to do in China- Shanghai Playa Maya water park

There is surely no better way to cool off on a hot summer's day than with a plunge down a water slide. The Playa Maya Water Park, which opened on June 21 in Shanghai, has some of the world's top aquatic amusement facilities to create a cool fun oasis for visitors.
Playa Maya, the sister park of Shanghai Happy Valley, Located in the scenic Sheshan National Tourist Resort on the city's west side, the largest open-air water park in East China – at about 120,000 square meters – has nearly 40 aquatic amusement facilities.
The biggest attraction is the Caribbean Beach, a nearly 20,000-sq-m pool that produces waves as high as 3.5 meters, and said to have the world's highest man-made waves. The Big Octopus Slide, with eight rainbow-colored water slides stretching down from a 17.6-meter-tall tower, is sure to make you scream when you dash down to the pool at high speed. The Bumble Bee, a double-track roller coaster, swoops visitors above the water four times.At the Giant Beast Bowl.


在炎热的夏天，没有比玩水上滑梯更能降温的了。玛雅水上公园2013年6月21日在上海开始营业。有许多世界上顶级的水上游乐设施，为人们创造了一个娱乐的绿洲。玛雅水上乐园是欢乐谷的姐妹公园，位于风景秀丽的佘山国家旅游度假区在城市的西侧，这是中国东部最大的水上乐园。最大的吸引力是加勒比海岸，一个大约有20,000平米的泳池，可以产生3.5M的人工浪，据说是世界上最大的人造海浪。大章鱼滑梯，总共有8道向下延生的17.6M的彩色滑梯，当你高速直冲入泳池的那刻产生尖叫。大黄蜂，一个拥有双轨道的水上过山车。还有弯道之王，“深海巨蟒”。

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Daily Conversation- kàn diàn yǐng 看电影 To see a movie

wáng huì：wèi ，nǐ hǎo ，wǒ zhǎo lǐqiáng 。
王慧：喂，你好，我找李强。
Wanghui: Hello, i'm looking for Liqiang.

luó jié：nín guì xìng ？
罗杰：您贵姓？
Roger: What's your name?

wáng huì：wǒ xìn wáng ，wǒ jiào wáng huì 。
王慧：我信王，我叫王慧。
Wanghui: My surname is Wang, call me wanghui.

luó jié：qǐng shāo děng 。
罗杰：请稍等。
Roger: Hold on please.

wáng huì：hǎo de 。
王慧：好的。
Wanghui: Sure.

lǐ qiáng ：wèi ，nǐ hǎo 。
李强：喂，你好。
Liqiang: Hello.

wáng huì：nǐ hǎo 。wǒ shì wáng huì。wǎn shàng yǒu méi yǒu kōng ？
王慧：你好。我是王慧。晚上有没有空？
Wanghui: Hi, this is Wanghui. Are you free tonight?

lǐ qiáng ：yǒu kōng 。
李强：有空。
Liqiang: Yes.

wáng huì：wǒ men jīn tiān wǎn shàng qù kàn diàn yǐng ，hǎo bú hǎo ？
王慧：我们今天晚上去看电影，好不好？
Wanghui: Would you like to go for a movie tonight?

lǐ qiáng ：hǎo ā，nǐ jǐ diǎn xià bān ？
李强：好啊，你几点下班？
Liqiang: Sure, what time do you get off work?

wáng huì：liù diǎn bàn 。
王慧：六点半。
Wanghui: Half past six.

lǐ qiáng ：wǒ men qī diǎn zài diàn yǐng yuàn mén kǒu jiàn ，hǎo ma ？
李强：我们七点在电影院门口见，好吗？
Liqiang: Let's meet in front of the cinema at seven, ok?

wáng huì：hǎo 。wǒ děng nǐ 。wǎn shàng jiàn ！
王慧：好。我等你。晚上见！
Wanghui: Ok, i'll see you tonight!

lǐ qiáng ：wǎn shàng jiàn ！
李强：晚上见！
Liqiang: See you tonight!

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Chinese Buzzword- dài jià 代驾 designated driver

English: Designated driver

shàng hǎi shuài chū tái dài jià háng biāo ，cǎi yòng dài jià shàng gǎng zhèng guī fàn cóng yè rén yuán 。
例句：上海率先出台代驾行标，采用代驾上岗证规范从业人员。
Example: Shanghai introduces policy and standard to Designated Drive thatonly those who success in getting the certificate can take up this job.

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Daily Conversation- dìng piào 订票 To book tickets

hàn sī: nǐ hǎo ！wǒ yào dìng yī zhāng shàng hǎi dào běi jīng de wǎng fǎn jī piào 。
汉斯:你好！我要订一张上海到北京的往返机票。
Hans: Hi, I would like to book a round trip from Shanghai to
Beijing.

xiǎo jiě : hǎo de 。qǐng wèn nín de xìng míng shì ……
小姐:好的。请问您的姓名是……
Ms: Ok, may I have your name?

hànsī : Hans Sheldon
汉斯:Hans Sheldon.
Hans: Hans Sheldon.

jxiǎo jiě : qǐng wèn jǐ hào qù，jǐ hào huí？
小姐:请问几号去，几号回？
Ms:
When would you like to go and to return?

hàn sī : sì yuè èr shí wǔ hào qù běi jīng ，èr shí jiǔ hào huí shàng hǎi 。
汉斯: 四月二十五号去北京，二十九号回上海。
Hans:
25thof April to Beijing, 29th return to
Shanghai.

xiǎo jiě : qǐng děng yī xià ér 。èr shí wǔ hào shàng wǔ shí diǎn bàn qù ，èr shí jiǔ hào xià wǔ sì diǎn shí fèn huí ，kě yǐ ma ？
小姐:请等一下儿。二十五号上午十点半去，二十九号下午四点十分回，可以吗？
Ms:
Hold on please. Half past ten on 25th, and be back on ten past four on the29th,is that ok?

hàn sī : kě yǐ 。
汉斯:可以。
Hans: Ok.

xiǎo jiě : wǎng fǎn piào jià yī gòng yī qiān yī bǎi kuài 。
小姐: 往返票价一共一千一百块。
Ms: It’s 1100 in total.

hàn sī : hǎo de
汉斯: 好的
Hans: Ok.

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