Shrinking Trade Surplus According to the relevant data published by the governmental statistic bureau,the increase rate of import of China was 4.6% greater than that of its export under the direction of " gearing up import" policy in last year, which helped further narrow the foreign trade surplus to US$155.14 billion. This is the third consecutive year of the trade suplurs decline in China. Its trade surplus of last year dropped to the lowest point since 2006.

What should we say in weddings? There are some protocols we have to abide by when attending the weddings of our friends. The comments we make on the brides'appearence should sound appropriete and sincere, which will help enhance the happiness of the new couples. Rule One, speak highly of her beauty if she is actually beautiful.Rule Two, let her know we really appreciate her kindness if she is a homely girl。Rule Three, tell her we envy her good temperament if she is not so pretty. Rule Four, make high comments on her physical fitness if she does not possess above features。Rule Five, never tell truth if she is even not physically healthy。

worth 50 cents “How much does it take to direct a wedding ceremony?"asked the groom to the emcee before his wedding took place. "The prettier the bride, the more costly the wedding direction." said the emcee. The groom felt awkward and handed over one dollar coin to the emcee.Stunned by his act, the M.C could hardly know how to handle it. But with his acuteness and savvy,he soon got over it. After casting a brief glimpse of the bride, the emcee returned 50 cents of change to the groom.

an anecdote A woman is eager to get married but no man dares to tie the knot with her as she is so ugly that any one would recoil at the sight of her appereance. She has become desperate after several failed trials to appeal to her targeted gentlemen. One day she was kidnapped by a gang on her way to her parents' home for comfort. The kidnappers were all freaked out by the perfect fright on her face and decided to release her immediately after a brief discussion. She was really despaired when being let go because she had begun to have a ray of hope to partner with a real man upon being highjacked by the gang. She refused to get off the vehicle and won in the stoush with the gang members who tried every effort to get rid of her.The head of gang ordered his fellows to abandon the car carrying the woman when he realized that it was impossible to get her out by force.

What's the difference between " want sb to do sth" and " want sb doing sth"? I need to Know the difference between "want sb to do sth" and "want sb doing sth"? e.g I want him to stay in touch with the headquarters. They want the employees staying in touch with the prospective customers.

The value of American shares down with the prevailing fall of global market. The downgrade of the soveireignty credit rating of USA casued the widespread panic among the global investors. On Monday the markets around the world suffered fall and the big three share index lost more than 5%. The A share value in mainland China markets evaporated for trillion yuan. Obama, the President of America, pitched for American stock market by asserting that America is always of AAA credit rating.

What's the difference between so and so that in terms of usage? What's the difference between so and so that in terms of usage? Please give examples for it.