1. She understood
2. Hans had no idea
3. Proper weight alone doesn't show
4. Comic books can be good or bad. It's just a question of
5. I doubt
6. The doctor asked the patient
7. Make yourself at home. You may eat
8. She often thinks of
9. It's difficult to tell exactly
10. I will insist on doing
1. The shocking news made me realize
2. Could I speak to
3. Life is like a cup, and it’s up to you to decide
4. Our bad living habits will destroy the earth. Only by changing
5. I want to be liked and loved for
6. No matter how far you may fly, never forget
7. — How about going hiking this weekend, just for a change?
—OK,
8. The 4G cell-phone must be of great use to
9. Stage fright is a common example of
10. Now, the world’s focus is all on
Swimming way to success
What does it take to graduate from a university? Many
Starting this September, freshmen at the university will have to take swimming courses. If they fail a swimming test at the beginning of their university course, they won’t receive their degree
Exceptions
Liu Bo, head of the Division of Sports Science and Physical Education, explained
“As a requisite(必要的) survival skill, swimming is beneficial for students in the long run, since swimming is helpful in improving students’ endurance and is
Viewing the ability
It was later dropped
However, the announcement has caused a heated debate.
Some welcomed the new rule, saying it’s a necessary skill that can save lives. “Swimming is a fundamental(基本的) skill. It’s a way to stay healthy and is lifesaving in emergency situations. I believe making
However, some said it has nothing to do with getting a degree. “It’s not reasonable to require people to be able to swim for them to graduate,” Zheng Xiaoyu, a high school student from the Middle School Affiliated to Northern Jiaotong University, told China Daily. “For a lot of people who grew up in inland cities, learning how to swim as an adult will be difficult.”
In fact, Chinese universities are not the only education organizations
A twist of fate
When Tamara Rabi met Adriana Scott at a local McDonald’s restaurant, their lives changed forever. “I didn’t know what to say
Following the birthday, Justin put the two girls in touch and they arranged the McDonald’s meeting by email. “
Now the twins are finishing their studies, and they meet often. “I feel she’s my sister, but our relationship right now is more like friends,” says Tamara. She’s optimistic and excited that their futures will be together. “We will always have each other. We don’t have any other brothers and sisters -- we are sure