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Source: Macau Daily, March 10, 2014, C7
The Director of Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau, Ms. Nini Forino, Mr. Solomon Wong, from Information Resource Center of Public Affairs Section, the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau and the specialist from the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau, Ms. Ann Tsang, visited City U recently. They were warmly welcomed by the Vice Rector of City U, Prof. Aliana Leong. The discussion was focused on the establishment of an American Corner at the SCS of City U. Ms. Nini Forino opined that as an international city, it is necessary for Macau to provide more opportunities for English learning to improve the English proficiency of Macau residents. The convenient transportation system and the multi-cultural international environment of Macau is a great advantage and attractive for learners of all ages. In view of the successful operation of the SAT test center, TOFELibt, TOEFL Centre, and the TOEIC, TOEIC test center of the SCS of City U, the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau hopes to work together with City U to establish an American Corner in Macau. Vice Rector Leong discussed the operation status of the SAT test center, TOFELibt TOEFL Centre and TOEIC, TOEIC test, the international exchange programs of the SCS and the FITM. She also shared with the visitors the UNWTO TedQual certification of tourism programs. Ms. Nini Forino spoke very highly of the establishment of the international test centers, such as the SAT and TOFEL test Center and expressed congratulations and appreciation of the great achievements made by the SCS and the FITM in such a short period. The American Corners (AC) program is a United States Department of State-sponsored initiative inaugurated worldwide. The American Corner is designed to enable participants to better understand the culture, society, and information about life in the United States. There are lively exchange of ideas and opinions shared through online chat rooms or on-site activities, including English movies, SSAT exam (Secondary School Admission Test), cultural learning project, English teaching project, and many others. |
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