2011 is merely a new entry in our ancient custom of chronological bookkeeping, an arbitrary starting point for our annual trip around the sun.

2011年不过是对编年体历史记载的古代风俗的新认识，一年一度绕着太阳旅行的必然起点。

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"So for the government to focus on taking arbitrary numbers of pupils off the SEN register is entirely the wrong starting point, " said Ms Hodgson.

BBC: Adjournment debate