New Practical Chinese Reader Lesson 4.48 - Page 2

grain

to lack

store up grain against famine

to dry in the sun

to admire

unusual; outstanding

anchorperson; host or hostess

bank, shore

star singer; accomplished vocalist

to coax

to try to persuade; to convince

negative growth

Qing Dynasty (1616-1911)

Republic of China (1912-1949)

Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997)

Xiao Yezi (name of a TV program host)