Ship sinks in Russia

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Ship sinks in Russia

• A Chinese cargo(??) ship was involved in an
  accident at sea last Sunday near Russias
  Vladivostok(???). 3 Chinese crew members were
  rescued and 7 others were missing, the Foreign
  Ministry said Wednesday. The ministry didnt
  mention the cause of the incident, saying rescue
  efforts and an investigation are ongoing.
  According to Russian media, the ship was fired on
  by the Russian navy before it sank. Rescuers have
  found 5 bodies and there is little chance for the
  missing sailors to be still alive, the latest
  reports said Thursday.

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3D crossings adopted????'????'

• Taizhou, a city in Zhejiang, recently stuck
  stripes alternately in blue, white, and yellow
  colors on the main city streets' zebra crossings
  to create a 3-dimensional effect on the road
  surface. The improved zebra crossings provided a
  strong visual signal to drivers. This is the 1st
  time a Chinese city has adopted such zebra
  crossings.

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Stadium's future outlined

• Citic Group(????) said Friday it will develop the
  National Stadium into an entertainment and
  shopping complex(???) in 3 to 5 years. The
  "Bird's Nest" will also actively hold sports
  events and entertainment performances, said the
  company, adding that it seeks to further promote
  the brand of the stadium.

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?Language Tips?'A dog in the manger'

• Don't be a dog in the manger lend your bicycle
  to him since you will not go out this afternoon.

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British pub culture
Pub culture is designed to promote sociability in
a society known for its reserve.(??) In most
British pubs, you have to go to the bar to buy
drinks. Standing at the bar for service allows
you to chat with others waiting to be served. The
bar counter is probably the only site in Britain
where friendly conversation with strangers is
considered appropriate.
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Besides, if you are in a big group, it is best if
only one or two people go to buy the drinks.
Nothing irritates (make someone angry) the
regular customers and bar staff more than a gang
of strangers blocking all access to the bar while
chatting about what to order.