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Extensive Reading Lesson 80

成都后年统一城乡户籍 
Chengdu government officials announced Tuesday that the city will switch to a united household registration system between the city and its countryside in 2012. People will be allowed to migrate freely while enjoying equal public service and social benefits. 

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Extensive Reading Lesson 77

29岁成“剩女”心理底线 
An Internet survey that polled over 8,000 people showed that the age criteria for a "left-over" man is 35, and 28 for a "left-over" woman. Age 29 is the bottom line for those left-over ladies.

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Extensive Reading Lesson 76

人造奶油危害堪比杀虫剂 
The hydrogenated oil widely used in food industry is as dangerous as DDT. The trans-fatty acids contained in hydrogenated oil pose a severe threat to health that has led many Western countries to ban its use, but its production and use are still rather common in China.

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Extensive Reading Lesson 75

城市女性生活质量下降 
A new survey of women in 10 Chinese cities shows that the standard of living for urban women is declining. Urban women are also most anxious about rising prices, not being able to afford a house and low family-income, survey results showed.

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Extensive Reading Lesson 72

高等学府“阴盛阳衰” 
The increase of female students follows government efforts to boost the number of girls in higher education. It also reflects a marked change from earlier times when girls had far fewer educational opportunities than boys.

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