An official at the Hunan Satellite TV station said the broadcaster has informed all its anchors of the notice, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Despite the government's effort to promote Mandarin nationwide, about 30 percent of the population, or 400 million people, cannot speak it, and a large number of people do not speak Mandarin well, according to the Ministry of Education.

Questions:

1. According to the statements, news anchors should avoid using what?

2. The measure aims to promote the use of what language?

3. According to the Ministry of Education, how many people nationwide cannot speak Mandarin?

Answers:

1. Unnecessary foreign languages.

2. Mandarin.

3. 400 million or about 30%.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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