The “two sessions” is not a specific institutional name. The term “two sessions” refers to the yearly plenary meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) – China‘s top legislative body and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - the top political advisory body. They are held every year, beginning in 1978. Since the sessions basically coincide and are very important to the operation of the country, they are called “two sessions” for short.

“两会”并不是一个特定的机构名称，而是对自1978年以来历年召开的中华人民共和国全国人民代表大会和中国人民政治协商会议的统称。由于两场会议会期基本重合，而且对于国家运作的重要程度都非常高，故简称“两会”。‘

1、coincide /ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v. 同时发生；巧合；一致；相符

例句：My holiday coincides with John's.

我的假期和约翰的假期在同一时间。——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

The NPC is the highest organ of state power in China, while local people’s congresses at all levels are local agencies of state power. China’s political system is not a system of one-party rule. One of China's basic political frameworks is the System of Multiparty Cooperation and Political Consultation Under CPC Leadership.

全国人大是中国最高国家权力机关，地方人民代表大会是地方国家权力机关。需要注意的是，部分西方媒体错误地将中国的政治制度理解为“一党专政”，而事实并非如此。中国的基本政治制度之一是中国共产党领导的多党合作和政治协商制度，中国人民政治协商会议就是其重要机构。

2、framework  /ˈfreɪmwɜːk/ n. 框架；体系；结构；构架（专升本词汇）

例句：The U.S. Constitution established a broad framework of government.

美国宪法建立了一个广泛的政府框架。——《剑桥英汉双解词典》

China’s annual Government Work Report is the “homework” submitted by the government to the graders: the Chinese people. The first part fulfills its promises. China’s annual Government Work Report is a year-end review of what the government has accomplished. The other part makes its promises. The report maps out the government’s major goals, policies, and agenda for the coming year.

一年一度的政府工作报告，是中国政府交的一份“作业”，评卷人就是中国人民。 这份“家庭作业”一般分为两部分。第一部分，兑现承诺。中国年度政府工作报告是对政府所做工作和取得的成就的年终总结。另一部分，作出承诺。制定政府来年的主要目标、政策和议程。

3、annual /ˈænjuəl/ adj. 年度的；每年的（专升本词汇）

例句：Companies publish annual reports to inform the public about the previous year’s activities.

公司发布年度报告，告知公众上一年的具体业务。——《剑桥英汉双解词典》

So how is the work report formed? First, the premier puts forward the overall requirements and the drafting team starts researching and writing. Then, the draft must pass through at least four “hurdles”, including the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee where it is revised and improved. Finally, the NPC will deliberate on the report.

政府工作报告是如何形成的呢？首先，总理会提出总体要求，起草组开始研究写作并修改完善。草案至少要过四道“关”，其中包括中央政治局常委会的审议。最后，全国人大将审议该报告。

4. deliberate /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ v. 仔细考虑；商议；审议; adj. 故意的；蓄意的；从容不迫的

例句：The committee will deliberate on the proposal.

委员会将审议这项提议。——《韦氏高阶英汉双解词典》

Why doesn’t China adopt the “bicameral system” ? A bicameral system of government is a legislative body with two chambers. There are many reasons why the National People's Congress (NPC) does not adopt a bicameral system.

中国为什么不搞两院制？“两院制”简单地说就是把立法机构分为两个议院的政治制度。中国的人民代表大会不实行“两院制”原因是多方面的。

5. adopt /əˈdɒpt/ v. 采取；采纳；收养；领养；正式通过

例句：The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.

公司决定采用一种新的营销策略。——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

China's territorial area is almost the same size of the entire European continent and its population is 4.3 times that of the United States, inhabiting 56 ethnic groups altogether. To run a country of this size, it needs a unified leadership of the central government while arousing the enthusiasm of the local government.

中国的领土面积几乎等同于整个欧洲大陆，而人口则是美国的4.3倍，共有56个民族。要想有效管理规模如此庞大的国家，就需要强调中央统一领导和发挥地方的积极性。

6. territorial /ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/ adj. 领土的；区域的；土地的；地方的

例句：The country is very sensitive about its territorial integrity.

这个国家对其领土完整非常敏感。——《麦克米伦词典》

7. leadership /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ n. 领导；领导能力；领导地位；领导层

例句：The team achieved great success under his leadership.

在他的领导下，这个团队取得了巨大的成功。——《新英汉词典》

8. enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ n. 热情；热心；热忱；积极性

例句：His enthusiasm for the sport is contagious.

他对这项运动的热情很有感染力。——《牛津中阶英汉双解词典》

To solve this problem, China’s state institutions practice the principle of democratic centralism. Under this system, democracy and concentration are unified. The National People’s Congress and the local people’s congresses are created through democratic election and are responsible to the people and subject to their oversight.

中国的国家机构实行民主集中制的原则，解决了这个问题。在这个制度下，民主和集中是有机统一的。全国人民代表大会和地方各级人民代表大会都由民主选举产生，对人民负责，受人民监督。权力不是由一个人或少数几个人决定，这就能使国家的权力最终掌握在全体人民手中。

9. institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ n. 机构；惯例；制度；建立；设立

例句：The university is a well-known institution of higher education.

这所大学是一所著名的高等教育机构。——《朗文当代高级英语辞典》

10. democratic /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/ adj.民主的；民主政体的；民主制度的；民主管理的

例句：The country has a democratic government.

这个国家有一个民主的政府。——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

11. oversight /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/ n. 监督；监管；疏忽；失察

例句：The project was completed under the careful oversight of the manager.

这个项目在经理的仔细监督下完成了。——《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》