VOA标准英语2010年-Criticism of Higher Candidate Fees for

Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party says higher nomination fees are meant to demonstrate a prospective candidates' seriousness while helping to fund nationwide campaigns. In the first week alone, the party raised more than $33-million. But som

2007年VOA标准英语-Criticism Rises of African Leaders' Silence on

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 20 March 2007 The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe has criticized the South African government for failing to use its economic clout to pressure the Zimbabwean government for change. The announcement comes amid renewed protest

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice Rejects UN Criticism of Guantanamo De

By Stephanie Ho Washington 21 May 2006 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is rejecting criticism from the U.N. Committee Against Torture, which last week called for Washington to close the detention

2006年VOA标准英语-Old 'Romantic Triangle' Gets Fresh Comic Treatm

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 15 July 2006 Randall Dupree enjoys life. In fact, he freely admits that happiness is his number one goal and he won't let things like not having a job or a place to live stand in the way. This 30-something free spirit is

2007年VOA标准英语-Voter Apathy Expected in Mali Election

By Kari Barber Bamako 28 April 2007 A supporter holds a poster of the President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure during a campaign meeting in Fana, 150km east of Bamako, 25 Apr 2007 Voters in the West African nation of Mali go to the polls Sunday to elec

2007年VOA标准英语-US Criticizes Sentencing of Syrian Human Rights

By David Gollust Washington 24 April 2007 Syrian lawer Anwar al-Bunni (File) The United States has criticized the five-year prison term handed down against Syrian human-rights activist Anwar al-Bunni. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Depart

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigerians Pray For End to Politically Motivated

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 17 August 2006 Recent political killings in Nigeria have prompted fears about next year's general ballot. Election related violence has dogged Nigerian politics over the years, and some Nigerian groups are seeking divine in

2007年VOA标准英语-Japan's Aid to Burma Criticized Amid Global Cal

By Doug Levine Washington 25 May 2007 Saxophonist Michael Brecker made many fine recordings as a sideman and a soloist during his career. But his final album, recorded just five months before his death, may be his best, however. VOA's Doug Levine ha

2006年VOA标准英语-Biotech Companies Surpass Big Pharmaceutic

By Jane M Friedman Washington, DC 20 April 2006 watch Biotech Industry report A report by the consulting firm Ernst and Young says that, although huge pharmaceutical firms like Merck and Pfizer pour b

2006年VOA标准英语-Top US Diplomat Criticizes Detention of Burmese

By VOA News 29 May 2006 Condoleezza Rice (file photo) U.S. Secretary of States Condoleezza Rice has marked the 16th anniversary of democratic elections in Burma, which were disregarded by the country's military government. She said the years have be

2007年VOA标准英语-Southern Africa Critical of Mugabe Crackdown

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 29 March 2007 Southern Africa leaders are meeting the Tanzanian capital in special session called to discuss the crisis in Zimbabwe and recent political events in the Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA's Delia Robertson

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Criticizes Congress for Attorneys Controve

By Marissa Melton Washington 24 March 2007 President Bush used his weekly radio address Saturday to discuss two major disagreements between his Republican administration and the Democratic-controlled Congress. One is about a congressional demand for

2007年VOA标准英语-US Tones Down Criticism of Egypt's Constitution

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 25 March 2007 A day before Egyptians are to vote in a controversial referendum on constitutional changes, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice says she told Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak about her concerns over the

VOA标准英语2008年-US House of Representatives Criticizes Mugabe G

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 18 June 2008 In two resolutions, the U.S. House of Representatives criticizes Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe for ongoing political violence. VOA's Dan Robison has more in this report from Capitol Hill. Robert Mugabe

英语情景对话：Practicing Driving With a Friend(1)

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英语情景对话：Practicing Driving With a Friend(2)

A: Let's go practice your driving. B: If that's what you want to do, then we can. A: Did you buckle your seatbelt? B: I'm buckled up. What's next? A: You need to start the car now. B: What do you want me to do? A: Go left. B: How far should I go? A:

英语情景对话：Practicing Driving With a Friend(3)

A: Do you think we can go driving right now? B: Yeah, sure. Let's go. A: Buckle up. B: All right. Now what? A: Now you put the key in the ignition and start the car. B: Which direction should I take? A: Make a left on this next street. B: Tell me how

2006年VOA标准英语-US Congressional Report Criticizes Bush Adminis

By Stephanie Ho Washington 11 July 2006 US Marines on patrol in Iraq (File photo) The U.S. Government Accountability Office, an independent investigative arm of Congress, has released a report that criticizes the Bush Administration's strategy for s

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel Criticizes Russian Invitation to Ha

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 12 February 2006 Israel has sharply criticized Russia's decision to open a dialogue with the Islamic militant group Hamas, following its victory in Palestinian parliamentary

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