English (Intermediate)

Description: As the year-end holiday approaches, many people start to shop for gifts. You can look around in the department stores. Or you can avoid the traffic an ...

English (Intermediate)

Description: Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. It has the charm of a smaller city and the attractions of a me ...

English (Intermediate)

Description: The global economy downturn has a negative impact to the China’s manufacturing jobs, forcing many plants to layoff their workers.

English (Intermediate)

Description: Many think politics is dirty, and politicians are habitual liars. So what would you do about it? Campaign and vote for the candidate you like? March i ...

English (Intermediate)

Description: In a democratic system, the citizens of the country elect the government. Then we ask the government to do some work for us: provide public education, ...

English (Intermediate)

Description: The polls are essential in any political campaigns. The candidates use them to adjust their campaign strategies.

English (Intermediate)

Description: Remember the good old days of TV and radio? Everyone would gather around to be entertained.

English (Intermediate)

Description: It used to be that only geeks buy computers. Today even your grandma may own a personal computer, and search for her favorite recipe on the Internet. ...

English (Intermediate)

Description: Each year on the November 11th, the United States observes the Veterans Day to honor those who had served in militaries

English (Intermediate)

Description: Watching TV means relaxing for many people. But one study claims that unhappy people spend a lot more time in front of TV set than happy ones do.