National advisory body prepares for session

 　　BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Standing¹ Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee approved a decision on Sunday to convene² the Fifth Session of the 11th National Committee of the CPPCC.

　　In its three-day meeting that starts on Sunday, the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee will deliberate and vote on issues including the timetable and the draft agenda of the upcoming annual session.

　　Jia Qinglin, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the opening meeting Sunday.

　　The Fifth Session of the 11th CPPCC National Committee, China's national advisory³ body, will open on March 3.

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

2 convene   

v.集合，召集，召唤，聚集，集合

参考例句：

• The Diet will convene at 3p.m. tomorrow.国会将于明天下午三点钟开会。
• Senior officials convened in October 1991 in London.1991年10月，高级官员在伦敦会齐。

3 advisory   

adj.劝告的，忠告的，顾问的，提供咨询

参考例句：

• I have worked in an advisory capacity with many hospitals.我曾在多家医院做过顾问工作。
• He was appointed to the advisory committee last month.他上个月获任命为顾问委员会委员。