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we are ready for the olympic
BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Guo Ping, a retired Beijing resident, is working hard these days to practice her English, hoping her family can be chosen to host foreign guests during the forthcoming Olympic Games.
The Beijing government will choose and authorize one thousand local households as "Olympic host families" to accommodate foreign spectators during the international sports gala this summer. As a basic qualification, at least one of the host family members is capable of daily communication in English.
In order to meet this standard, Guo needed to practice spoken English with her husband everyday. They transcribed dialogues from "English 900", an essential English-learning book in China, onto pieces of cards and carried them in their pockets, so that they could memorize and go over the dialogues whenever possible, even when they were taking a walk or shopping.
"I learnt a little English at school, but it was long ago. Memorizing all the dialogues in such a short time and using them properly is not easy, especially for people in our age. Therefore, we have to practice even harder," said Guo, who is in her sixties.
Apart from the fluency of foreign language, host families have to meet other standards like international etiquette and medical-care knowledge. They need to provide separated bedrooms with good day lighting and ventilation, as well as a homey atmosphere. Moreover, these host families are supposed to introduce Chinese culture to their guests. The daily rental of such bedrooms will be 400 to 600 yuan RMB (57 to 88 U.S. dollars).
Like Guo and her husband, there are thousands of families in Beijing, which are enthusiastic to become part of the Olympic Games by hosting foreign spectators. And among all the candidate households, some have already received the authorization from the government.
Han Rubing is one of those lucky guys. Working as an college English teacher, Han speaks English fluently, and their apartment is just 10 minutes walk from the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
"We will have the living room redecorated and walls rendered. Also, all the floor and window curtains of the guest bedroom will be changed," said Han.
"Foreigners can not fully experience and understand Chinese culture unless they really live within it," said Han.
While talking about culture, she first thought of food. "We will treat them with traditional Chinese food, like dumplings, soybean paste noodles," she said.
"And Beijing roast duck, too!" said Han's son, a seven-year-old who was also looking forward to welcoming foreign guests in their cozy home.
The procedure of choosing host families will be completed before the Olympic Games. So when thousands of foreign visitors pour in Beijing this summer, some of them will not only feel at home, but actually stay in a home.
BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Guo Ping, a retired Beijing resident, is working hard these days to practice her English, hoping her family can be chosen to host foreign guests during the forthcoming Olympic Games.
The Beijing government will choose and authorize one thousand local households as "Olympic host families" to accommodate foreign spectators during the international sports gala this summer. As a basic qualification, at least one of the host family members is capable of daily communication in English.
In order to meet this standard, Guo needed to practice spoken English with her husband everyday. They transcribed dialogues from "English 900", an essential English-learning book in China, onto pieces of cards and carried them in their pockets, so that they could memorize and go over the dialogues whenever possible, even when they were taking a walk or shopping.
"I learnt a little English at school, but it was long ago. Memorizing all the dialogues in such a short time and using them properly is not easy, especially for people in our age. Therefore, we have to practice even harder," said Guo, who is in her sixties.
Apart from the fluency of foreign language, host families have to meet other standards like international etiquette and medical-care knowledge. They need to provide separated bedrooms with good day lighting and ventilation, as well as a homey atmosphere. Moreover, these host families are supposed to introduce Chinese culture to their guests. The daily rental of such bedrooms will be 400 to 600 yuan RMB (57 to 88 U.S. dollars).
Like Guo and her husband, there are thousands of families in Beijing, which are enthusiastic to become part of the Olympic Games by hosting foreign spectators. And among all the candidate households, some have already received the authorization from the government.
Han Rubing is one of those lucky guys. Working as an college English teacher, Han speaks English fluently, and their apartment is just 10 minutes walk from the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
"We will have the living room redecorated and walls rendered. Also, all the floor and window curtains of the guest bedroom will be changed," said Han.
"Foreigners can not fully experience and understand Chinese culture unless they really live within it," said Han.
While talking about culture, she first thought of food. "We will treat them with traditional Chinese food, like dumplings, soybean paste noodles," she said.
"And Beijing roast duck, too!" said Han's son, a seven-year-old who was also looking forward to welcoming foreign guests in their cozy home.
The procedure of choosing host families will be completed before the Olympic Games. So when thousands of foreign visitors pour in Beijing this summer, some of them will not only feel at home, but actually stay in a home.
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Thank you for your kind remarks ADM Cassius. I am happy to be here on this 228th birthday of the United States Navy, and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to speak before you tonight. As a Lt Commander in the US Navy Reserve, this might be the highpoint of my Navy career.
I commend you for your theme “We are ready” on which I might elaborate in just a minute.
We are grateful for the presence of our sister services, the Army, the Coast Guard, the Air Force, and the Marines, as well as the representatives of allied and friendly navies, and of the Navy League which does so much to support our ships.
We are grateful for the presence of spouses and family members tonight. Our wives and husbands and children provide the love and support that allows us to do our job.
Reflect for a moment on the extraordinary range of Navy commands that serve in Singapore: We have the Military Sealift Command, the Fleet Technical Support Center, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Naval Oceanographic Office, and the Customer Service Desk.
We have the Navy Regional Contracting Center, under CAPT Gonzales, which has responsibility for contract management throughout the SEVENTH FLEET.
And the largest command in Singapore, under the command of Rear Admiral Cassius, is the Logistic Forces, Western Pacific, which direct the supply of the “beans ‘n’ bullets”… the food, ordnance, fuel and parts for SEVENTH FLEET ships deployed across 51 million square miles of the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
To the men and women of every unit stationed in Singapore, I applaud you all.
As a JO, I was given advice by my old XO regarding flag officers: keep away from them. (laughter) Nothing good will ever come from getting near them. I adhered to this rule as best I could during my Navy career, but upon getting this assignment I found myself working day to day with Jeff Cassius.
A friend once told me: You don’t get to be an admiral
I commend you for your theme “We are ready” on which I might elaborate in just a minute.
We are grateful for the presence of our sister services, the Army, the Coast Guard, the Air Force, and the Marines, as well as the representatives of allied and friendly navies, and of the Navy League which does so much to support our ships.
We are grateful for the presence of spouses and family members tonight. Our wives and husbands and children provide the love and support that allows us to do our job.
Reflect for a moment on the extraordinary range of Navy commands that serve in Singapore: We have the Military Sealift Command, the Fleet Technical Support Center, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Naval Oceanographic Office, and the Customer Service Desk.
We have the Navy Regional Contracting Center, under CAPT Gonzales, which has responsibility for contract management throughout the SEVENTH FLEET.
And the largest command in Singapore, under the command of Rear Admiral Cassius, is the Logistic Forces, Western Pacific, which direct the supply of the “beans ‘n’ bullets”… the food, ordnance, fuel and parts for SEVENTH FLEET ships deployed across 51 million square miles of the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
To the men and women of every unit stationed in Singapore, I applaud you all.
As a JO, I was given advice by my old XO regarding flag officers: keep away from them. (laughter) Nothing good will ever come from getting near them. I adhered to this rule as best I could during my Navy career, but upon getting this assignment I found myself working day to day with Jeff Cassius.
A friend once told me: You don’t get to be an admiral
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We are ready
Are you ready for my speech?
Are you ready for our class?
Are you ready for exercise?
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Are you ready for keeping moving?
Are you ready for the Olympic Games?
Yes, I am ready!
I am ready for my speech.
I am ready for our class.
I am ready for exercise.
I am ready for healthy lifestyle.
I am ready for keeping moving.
I am ready for the Olympic Games.
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I am absolutely ready!
Are you ready, my dear students?
I believe we are ready!
We arre ready!
Are you ready for my speech?
Are you ready for our class?
Are you ready for exercise?
Are you ready for healthy lifestyle?
Are you ready for keeping moving?
Are you ready for the Olympic Games?
Yes, I am ready!
I am ready for my speech.
I am ready for our class.
I am ready for exercise.
I am ready for healthy lifestyle.
I am ready for keeping moving.
I am ready for the Olympic Games.
I am ready!
I am absolutely ready!
Are you ready, my dear students?
I believe we are ready!
We arre ready!
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