Archive for May 12th, 2010

Learn Mandarin online – After helping a customer 帮助顾客之后

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

帮助顾客之后
A:好了,我希望这能回答您的问题,加蒂那先生。这是您的打印材料。
B:谢谢。非常感谢你的帮助。
A:不用谢,加蒂那先生。能帮助您我很高兴。再有问题请打电话给我。
B:我会的。再次感谢。

After helping a customer
A: Well, I hope that answers your questions, Mr. Gardiner. Here’s your printout.
B: Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your assistance.
A: You’re very welcome, Mr. Gardiner. I’m glad I was able to help. Please call if you have any more questions.
B: I will. Thanks again!

(Source: wwenglish.com)

Chinese News – Japan Pavilion welcomes Toyama Day

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Takakazu Ishii, governor of Toyama prefecture, addresses at the ceremony

Takakazu Ishii, governor of Toyama prefecture, addresses at the ceremony

Wang Xiubao, consultant of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, cheers for the launch ceremony

Wang Xiubao, consultant of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, cheers for the launch ceremony

Pictures show local cultures and traditions

Pictures show local cultures and traditions

Lion dances from Toyama

Lion dances from Toyama

Toyama started its theme day at Japan Pavilion this morning with the theme “abundant water against snow.”

Toyama is a prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast in central Japan, the first prefecture of Japan coming to the Expo for promotions.

It boasts advanced industrial technology and abundant fisheries. Surrounded by steep mountains, valleys and lakes, it is also blessed with beautiful landscapes.

The abundance of pure water flowing from mountains year-round makes it the theme of Toyama Day.

Toyama prefecture has a long-term friendship with China; in particular, it has had close cooperation with Shanghai in economy, culture and education in past years. Tomorrow the prefecture will open a local product shop in Shanghai’s Xintiandi to promote its products and tourism.

(Source: en.expo2010.cn)