VOA标准英语2012--Worries Boost Gasoline Prices and Stir Up US Politics

Worries Boost Gasoline Prices and Stir Up US Politics U.S. gasoline prices are rising to a level that angers many motorists. American Petroleum Institute chief economist John Felmy blames rising gasoline prices on rising demand for oil by major emerg

VOA标准英语2014--Memorial Torch Shines Light on Rwanda's Past and Present

Memorial Torch Shines Light on Rwanda's Past and Present NDERA, RWANDA A traveling memorial torch is making its way across Rwanda on the way to Kigali for commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. The most recent stop was in the

英语新闻视频 Special Olympics torch run starts in China

The Law Enforcement torch run for the 2007 Shanghai Special Olympics Summer Games has started across China. Beijing Mayor Wang Qishan was on hand to light up the flame at the Temple of Heaven. He then handed it to Law Enforcement torch bearers , ina

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerians Hope for More Gasoline with New Gover

By Nico Colombant Port Harcourt, Nigeria 29 May 2007 Many Nigerians hope their new president, Umaru Yar'Adua, will urgently address the issue of gasoline scarcity after he is sworn in today. Even though Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer, mass

2007年VOA标准英语-'Ruby's Torch' A Dream Come True for Nanci Grif

By Katherine Cole Washington 22 January 2007 Texas-born Nanci Griffith has been writing since she was 12 years old, and making records since the late 1970s. Her career has spanned a variety of musical styles, including folk, country and what she cal

VOA标准英语2008年-High Gasoline Prices Cause Hardship in US

By Mil Arcega Washington 16 May 2008 Oil prices continued to break new records this week, trading briefly above $126per barrel on Monday. American consumers fear prices will go even higher as the summer driving season gets underway. Some say they are

美国国家公共电台 NPR As Hurricane Irma Nears, Gasoline Is In Short Supply For Floridians

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: There's a gasoline shortage in Florida, and it's getting worse. As Hurricane Irma heads towards the state, a lot of people are on highways, trying to get away from the storm's path. Even those that are staying put are filling their

美国国家公共电台 NPR U.S. Gasoline Use Hits A Record, But That May Not Last

U.S. Gasoline Use Hits A Record, But That May Not Last play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0003:17repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. A

2006年VOA标准英语-Gasoline Shortages Frustrate Iraqis

By Margaret Besheer Irbil, Iraq 06 July 2006 It is an irony of Iraqi life, that the country with the world's second-largest proven oil reserves must import petroleum products, and has a thriving black market for gasoline. The high cost of gas is dri

365个英语简短小故事-223. Gasoline Prices

Residents of southern California are trying to get used to skyrocketing prices for gasoline. The average price for 87 octane economy gas is $2.22, almost 30 percent higher today than it was 12 months ago. The lowest gas price in the Southland right n

VOA常速英语2008年-Gasoline Prices Climbing in US

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 26 February 2008 Gasoline prices in the U.S. are at a seven-month high after oil prices spiked above $100 a barrel last week. The latest survey shows the national average for gasoline is now about four cents higher per

China to raise gasoline, diesel prices

BEIJING, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- China will raise the retail prices for gasoline and diesel by 300 yuan (47.53 U.S. dollars) per tonne starting Feb. 8, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday. The benchmark retail price of gasoline will be lifted

Man drinks gasoline for 42 years

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Gasoline powers vehicles all around the world, but a sick Chinese man has been drinking the sticky liquid for 42 years under the illusion that it can relieve his physical pain. Chen Dejun, 71, lives by himself in shabb

Iran starts exporting gasoline: official

TEHRAN, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Iran has started exporting gasoline（汽油）, an official was quoted by the local satellite Press TV as saying on Tuesday. The first shipment of Iran's gasoline has been exported（出口 ）, Ali Asghar Arshi, manager

First torchbearer for Olympic torch telay announced

LONDON, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed that the first torchbearer for the Olympic torch relay will be three-times Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie. Ainslie will start the

VOA标准英语2008年-Beijing Celebrates Olympic Torch Arrival

The Olympic torch relay has entered its final leg in Beijing amid tight security and to the cheers of thousands of proud Chinese. The worldwide relay was meant to drum up support for the Beijing Games but was marred by protests against China's tough

Olympic Torch Relay "to showcase" iconic North West

LONDON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Torch Relay is a great chance to show off the North West and celebrate the role that people, places and businesses from the region are playing in London 2012, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Tuesday. Hunt

Olympic Torch passes testing of worst weather

LONDON, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Torch has passed rigorous testing to ensure even the worst of Britain's weather will not be able to put it out, the Evening Standard newspaper said Wednesday. Two prototypes withstood 50mph winds, extreme temp

英语新闻视频：Olympic torch scales Snowdon in Wales

The Olympic torch has climbed the tallest mountain in Wales carried by one of Britain's best-loved mountaineers. 奥运火炬已经到达了威尔士最高山，是由英国最受欢迎的登山运动员之一克里斯伯宁顿爵士传递的。 Sir

影视歌曲：《邪恶力量》S01E01插曲Gasoline：所有的一切燃烧吧

Houses haunted 屋子不干净 i just want to go for a ride out an on 我只是想出去兜兜风 thought i'd set this room a light 想着给这个屋子留个光 left alone 仅仅留个光 forever and for crimes unclear 和未解案件一起直到永远