【专题】慢速英语(英音)2017-05-15
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This is Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.China&`&s domestically produced C919 passenger plane has completed its first public test flight, marking a milestone in the development of China&`&s civil aviation industry.The successful flight signals China&`&s entry into the global aviation market, and moves the country one step closer to transforming itself from a manufacturer of low-cost goods to a creator of advanced technology.Aviation experts have hailed the strong growth momentum of China&`&s aviation industry, which, they say, has taken an important step in the right direction.Nikolay Yakubovich, an aviation engineer and aviation historian in Russia says this event could only be welcome. It indicates that the Chinese aviation industry is gaining momentum and is rising to a new level.The twin-engine C919 is made by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China. With a standard range of 4,075 kilometers, the narrow-bodied jet is comparable with updated Airbus 320 and Boeing&`&s new generation 737 planes.A director from Air-Insight-Research in Seattle in the United States was also impressed by the great efforts made by the Chinese government in accelerating innovation. Officials say that despite the successful test flight, it will still take time for the C919 to take off in the market.This is Special English.Jiaolong, China&`&s manned submarine has retrieved a basalt sample from the South China Sea which scientists say could shed light on the formation and evolution of seamounts in the area. Jiaolong stayed underwater for 9-and-a half hours in its third dive in the second stage of China&`&s 38th ocean scientific expedition. The maximum depth of the dive was 2,930 meters below the ocean surface.Aside from the 5 kilogram basalt sample, the ship also brought back samples of sediments and seawater from near the seabed, as well as other biological samples. High-definition photos and video footage were recorded.A researcher with the State Oceanic Administration said it is not easy to acquire such a basalt sample. The valuable rock will lay the foundation for the study of the formation and evolution of seamounts in the South China Sea. It is very important for the study of the region&`&s structural evolution.Jiaolong completed four dives in the South China Sea. The oceanic scientific expedition started in February. Earlier this year, Jiaolong completed a dive in the northwestern Indian Ocean. It will travel to the Yap Trench and the Mariana Trench later this year.Named after an auspicious mythical dragon, the Jiaolong made its deepest dive in the Mariana Trench in June 2012, at 7,062 meters.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.The Chinese government plans to cultivate a large number of competitive private medical institutions to complete a diversified multi-layered healthcare system by 2020. The move aims to meet growing demands for customized services.The target was set in a document that encourages private businesses to provide diversified medical services. Encouraging private medical services is vital to developing a prosperous healthcare industry, unleashing the potential for domestic consumption and promoting economic restructuring and upgrading. Premier Li Keqiang said the necessity to develop healthcare industries cannot be overestimated. Healthcare has great potential as people&`&s lives are getting better, but is still in short supply. The key is to transform governmental functions and push forward administrative reforms.As one of the document&`&s seven key tasks, the guideline eyes private businesses to set up and operate high-quality general clinics, which will offer customized services.Support will be given to the private sector to create strongly competitive institutions with their own branding in subfields such as stomatology.
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