http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4 Just another EnglishClub.com ESL Blogs weblog Mon, 05 May 2008 10:24:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tiananmen Square is China’s most politically charged public space and authorities are desperate to avoid embarrassing incidents that could tarnish the Olympics, which the Communist leadership sees as a crowning achievement and source of massive national prestigeUnderscoring sensitivity about the square, China has told broadcasters it will bar live television ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/05/05/beijing-tightens-security-around-tiananmen-square/ The Detroit Tigers left Yankee Stadium this week with the hope and momentum of a three-game sweep, but Jim Leyland was cautiousJoe Mauer capped a Minnesota rally from a six-run, first-inning deficit, slapping a two-run single up the middle in the seventh to lift the Twins past the Tigers 7-6 ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/05/05/twins-rally-past-tigers-7-6-on-mauer%e2%80%99s-two-run-single-in-7th/ Australia’s Melissa Wu scored 9.0’s on her last dive to take the gold medal in women’s platform at the Canada Cup competition with a score of 399.25.Canada’s Emilie Heymans was second with 388.90, followed by world champion Wang Xin with 379.60. Wu Minxia and Guo Jingjing of China scored 350.40 to ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/05/04/wu-wins-women%e2%80%99s-tower-at-canada-cup/ Evergreen Gary Hall Jr has thrown his hat into the sprint freestyle ring ahead of the Beijing Olympics and insists he has what it takes to win for a record third successive Games.The 33-year-old American said he was capable of recapturing the 50 metres freestyle gold because of his big-race ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/05/04/hall-jr-eyes-record-third-50-freestyle-gold/ The Olympic torch reached London yesterday, this global torch relay full of disputed and difficult. Because of the terrorists lurked among the torch relay route. The protection works become the most important things. All though the are several attack in London, but the torch runner use their body to protect ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/04/08/15/ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/torch/2008-03/31/content_6578366.htm The Olympic torch relay officially launched today.This morning, the president of Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Liu Qi walked down the stairway of the plane, carrying the flame in the Olympic lantern. Then the flame whisked off to Tiananmen Square for a colorful welcoming ceremony. President Hu Jintao officially launched ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/03/31/14/ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2008-03/26/content_6566328.htm Chinese star Ding Junhui defend champion Graeme Dott was knocked out, in the last 16 of the 2008 World Snooker China Open .All thought Ding didn’t have advantage in this competition, he still show his composure to his adversary, and at last win this game. Ding Junhui was born in ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/03/26/2008-world-snooker-china-open/ Today is a common day, but for the football fans it was uncommon. This afternoon, the world cup preliminary contest was hold in KunMing, China men’s football team compete with Australia. The game was completed with 0-0. All thought some football fans show their appreciation, but there are some different ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/03/26/national-football-team/  http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008npc/2008-03/02/content_6500356.htm How did China’s economic develop after the Olympic? Most of people believe that China will not face recession after Olympics, but there are a group of people show their concern. To this question, Justin Yifu Lin, a deputy to the 11th National People’s Congress, give his point of view. He ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/03/03/the-ecnomic-in-china-after-the-olympic/ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2008-02/13/content_6453281_2.htm February 13, 2008, china’s Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao won the gold medal at the Four Continents figure skating event at Goyang, South Korea.Their compatriots Pang Qing and Tong Jian, who are the world champion holder, won the silver medal. Both these two pairs’ achievement based on their hard work ... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/shirley4/2008/02/26/beauty-on-the-ice/