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Description: In the Japanese culture, employers believe that providing life-long employment to their employees is a good business strategy.

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Description: To avoid possible bankruptcies, the Big Three automakers in the U.S. are asking for a financial rescue package from the Congress.

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

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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.

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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 high-end coffee retail store Starbucks reported a sharp revenues drop in the last quarter, reflecting cutbacks of the consumer spending.

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Description: The popular reality TV program “American Idol” uses its star power to raise funds for charities.

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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: When the economy is in a bad shape, consumers are pinching pennies. Sometimes you need to be creative.

English (Intermediate)

Description: Boston is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. It has many colleges and universities within the city and the surrounding areas.