VOA慢速英语20061225a

This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Right now, the top story in AIDS research involves newly announced findings about adult male circumcision. Two studies in Africa found that circumci

‘Space Kingdom’ Seeks Citizens for Life beyond Earth

Anyone who wishes to truly get away from life on Earth may want to consider becoming a citizen of Asgardia. The nation hopes to build a permanent settlement on the moon. Asgardia was founded in 2016. Its organizers say it has about 200,000 citizens.

办公室英语口语第185:A newly received award 受到表彰

A newly received award A: Philip, I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations! B: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there. A: Sure. But the work you did was really excep

89.The ability of the Kangaroo

The zoo built a special eight-foot-high enclosure for its newly acquired kangaroo, but the next morning the animal was found hopping around outside. The height of the fence was increased to 15 feet, b

美国乡村音乐:Old Blue Chair—kenny chesney

there's a blue rocking chair sittin' in the sand weathered by the storms and well oiled hands it sways back and forth with the help of the winds it seems to always be there like an old trusted friend i've read a lot of books wrote a few songs looked

有一种节日叫我们回家过年

YU Jie is one of the lucky ones. The 21-year-old Shanghai hotel waitress boarded a train early yesterday on her way home hoping to arrive before Sunday, the Spring Festival, for a family reunion. 余杰是幸运者之一。这位21岁的上海酒店服

2006年VOA标准英语-Car Bomb Attack Foiled on US Embassy in Damascu

By Challiss McDonough Cairo, Egypt 12 September 2006 watch Embassy Attack report Syrian security officers gather in front the U.S Embassy after an attack in Damascus, Sept. 12, 2006 Syrian security forces say they have foiled a terrorist attack on t

情景英语对话：Where to Find a Movie Theater(3)

A: I need your assistance. B: Whats the problem? A: I cant find the place Im looking for. B: What are you looking for? A: I am trying to go see a movie. B: You dont know where the theater is? A: Im completely lost. B: Do you have any idea where the m

The ability of the Kangaroo

The zoo built a special eight-foot-high enclosure for its newly acquired kangaroo, but the next morning the animal was found hopping around outside. The height of the fence was increased to 15 feet, but the kangaroo got out again. Exasperated, the zo

办公室英语口语第179:Chatting with a newly wed 谈论新

Chatting with a newly wed A: Hi, Sandy. Do you have a minute? B: Yes, John. Im on my break. Whats going on? A: Not much. I just wanted to see how you were. Hows married life treating you? B: Great, except for my mother-in-law! Sometimes I think I mar

绿野仙踪 第27期:救出铁皮 人(3)

Now oil the joints of my arms. he said. 现在，把油加在我手臂的关节上，他说。 And Dorothy oiled them, and the Scarecrow bent them carefully until they were quite free from rust and as good as new. 多萝茜把油加在它们上面。稻

中国的银行将逐步淘汰磁条卡

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese banks will promote the use of chip cards and phase out magcards for security concerns. Being more secure and convenient, chip cards, as an upgrade of magnetic ones, have become the majority of newly-issued bank ca

Li Na bows out of China Open first round

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- World number five Li Na became the biggest seed casualty in the opening round of the China Open on Sunday, slumping to a 6-4, 6-0 defeat to the unknown Romanian qualifier Monica Niculescu. Li, who broke up with her Danish

每日一词【1079】Rise to the occasion

今天我们要学的词是rise to the occasion。 Rise to the occasion, 意思是应对挑战和困境。首发四分位中场受伤后， The backup quarterback rose to the occasion and led the team to victory, 候补四分位临危受命，带领球

英文乡村歌曲：Old Blue Chair—kenny chesney

there's a blue rocking chair sittin' in the sand weathered by the storms and well oiled hands it sways back and forth with the help of the winds it seems to always be there like an old trusted friend i've read a lot of books wrote a few songs looked

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每日一词【1118】let somebody down

今天我们要学的词是let somebody down。 To let somebody down, 有未履行承诺，让某人失望的意思。 The newly elected Mayor promised he will not let the voters down, 新当选的市长保证说，自己绝对不会让选民失望。

情人节最受欢迎的英文小幽默

Marriage is an institution in which a man losses his bachelors degree and the woman gets her masters status. Top 14 Humor of Getting married #CASE 1 Getting married is like going to a restaurant with friends. You order what you want, then when you se

【英音模仿秀】Bobby Henrey

模仿句子：Newly restored, the film's to be released on DVD and Blu-ray, which gave me the excuse to talk to Robert Henrey who now lives in the United States. 翻译：电影刚刚修复完成，即将以DVD和蓝光的形式上市。这给我机会

有关鞋子的外贸英语口语对话

有关鞋子的 外贸 英语 口语对话 Seller: Hello, how may I help you? 卖者：您好，有什么能帮您的吗? Buyer: Hi, I'm looking for a pair of men's shoes for my husband. 买者：你好，我买一双男鞋给我先生。 Seller: Wha