The King’s Speech (2010)

Since its debut, The King’s Speech has been wowing both critics and viewers alike. Much as in The Queen, which took world film festivals by storm in 2006, director Tom Hooper adapts a story of the Royal family from moments of history.

Pulling one’s leg but not one’s weight

Teamwork is emphasized in China’s education system, as students are trained in the spirit of cooperation. Many high school courses are team-oriented. This is especially true in science classes that have lab components – specifically chemistry lab.

Keep off the Dog

Instead, we should talk about the etiquette of pet care. Those cute little puppies in the shop need to be walked about every two hours in the beginning, day and night. Poop does not actually freeze the instant it comes out of the dog.

Blacklist

This is a column of words or phrases commonly misused by Chinese speakers. If you’re planning to be an English teacher, reporter or employee of a multinational company, then watch out for this page each week
1. Jet Li’s One Foundation goes public.
Professor Zhu Shida (ZS): This sentence itself is all right. The problem lies in [...]

Preventing hemorrhoids with herbs

After the Laba Rice Porridge Festival, the temperature suddenly dropped and the air went dry. Many people have been consuming spicy food and liquor to stay warm, but both can increase one’s risk of developing anal sinusitis and hemorrhoids.

Leading Japanese restaurants opened in town

To many, Japanese cuisine is about sushi and sashimi. Leading restaurant chains like Nadaman and Kanisouke, with years of experience, prepare authentic and special dishes from modern Japan.

Charity bags for the New year

With Chinese New Year approaching, the hottest animal in the next few weeks will be the rabbit. The charity shop Brand Nü, along with local bag producer 08/15, is offering rabbit-themed outfits and donating portions of its proceeds to those in need.

Fresh skin care from all-natural ingredients

People who love natural herbal skin care products know the magical results that essential oils can produce for one’s body and mind.

Tahitian Noni beverage

For those seeking alternatives to carbonated beverages, the flourishing pure-juice beverage market makes it easy. One can find cherry juice from Shandong Province (8.9 to 13.8 yuan per 300 milliliters) that is at least 50 percent natural cherry, pure pomegranate juice from Xinjiang Province (38 yuan for 500 milliliters) and now Tahitian Noni (250-400 yuan per liter) from the US.

Team diners scour city for best eats

One of the top social activities in Beijing is food hunting, due to the multitude of regional and national cuisines available in the capital. But looking for restaurants can be boring if you go alone. Many young people have started forming dining teams to find interesting new menu options together.