Monday 28 March 2011

Education in China

    In China, the education system can be divided into two parts, the compulsory and non-compulsory education. Compulsory education, including primary and junior high school. Basically, each as close to 7 years old to start primary school education. When 6 years after graduating from elementary school into junior high school. Basically, students and parents should choose the right school environment. Of course, there will be junior high school students graduated last examination. Direct impact on student test results to enter a good high school. This means that a good score can choose a good school. 9-year compulsory education in junior high school graduation to complete. High school, Chinese students will face their most important test in life. This is called the college entrance exams. High score to enter university and other students who are not cut rates must go to college or giving up of combat.

Tuesday 1 March 2011

National Assembly for Wales - The Senedd

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    The Senedd is the main public building of the National Assembly for Wales and is located in Cardiff Bay. It was designed by Lord Richard Rogers and was opened by The Queen on St David's Day in 2006.
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     The Senedd houses the debating chamber and committee rooms for the National Assembly for Wales. It has been designed to be a very open building, with large public areas, including a 120-seat viewing gallery that looks down into the main debating chamber.
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     The unique and rather unusual design of the building is centred around a large funnel that rises up from the circular debating chamber (at its base) and into the main roof. The funnel allows natural light to be directed into the debating chamber and also allows hot air to be drawn out of the building