Aircraft Carriers

Being a super power, it’s not possession of nuclear weapons, it’s not having a large armed forces, it’s not having higher tech equipment than anyone else, if there’s one thing that defines bei

Telecommunication via Satellite

LESSoN EIGHT TEXT Telecommunication via Satellite At the beginning of the twentieth century, there were four powerful means of transmitting and receiving information over long distances: print, photog

VOA慢速英语2010年-Economics Report - An Air Show for Sho

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. One of the largest air shows in the United States is also one of the largest trade shows in the aircraft industry. AirVenture is taking place this week at an airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ron Wagner

VOA标准英语2012--Traditional Shaman Ceremony Attracts New Yorkers

Traditional Shaman Ceremony Attracts New Yorkers Spiritual seekers and the merely curious participate in the ancient Incan ceremony, conducted by Jesus Aguilar, a Peruvian healer-priest called a shaman. Aguilar moved from Cusco, Peru, to New York wit

美国有线新闻 CNN 2014-03-19

welcome to our march 17 addition of cnn students news, I am coarl zoos, first up, voters in Crimea voted yesterday, and overwhelmingly chose to become part of Russia, the local government sending its delegation to Moscow to apply for that, Russia wel

VOA标准英语2008年-Aircraft Safety Group Says 2007 One Of Safest Y

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 02 January 2008 The Geneva-based Aircraft Crashes Record Office says 2007 was one of the safest years in the past half century in which to fly. The group says 965 people died in 136 airplane crashes last year. The private group

EXPLORATIONS - Igor Sikorsky: Aircraft and Helicopter Design

EXPLORATIONS - Igor Sikorsky: Aircraft and Helicopter Designer By Marilyn Christiano Broadcast: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 (MUSIC) ANNOUNCER: Igor Sikorsky on the cover of Time magazine. Now, the VOA Sp

2007年VOA标准英语-Aircraft Manufacturers Line Up to Supply India

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 01 September 2007 The world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are in the race to supply the Indian air force with 126 new fighter jets in a deal worth an estimated $10 billion. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, th

VOA标准英语2010年-Powered Parachute Gives US Rural Polic

As an alternative to expensive helicopters or traditional jets, some law enforcement agencies are experimenting with lightweight craft that stay airborne using just a parachute. Steve Mort | Palm Bay, Florida 01 January 2010 The Palm Bay Police Depar

SSS 2008-12-03

This is Scientific American's 60-Second Science. I'm Steve Mirsky . Got a minute ? [Radio sound:] Northeast 480 you are cleared for landing, Northeast 480 you are cleared for landing. That same radar technology that guides aircraft and tracks hurrica

70年的学习

Rob: Hello, I'm Rob and this is 6 Minute English and I'm joined this week by Finn. Hello Finn. Finn: Hello Rob. Rob: We are in a celebratory mood this week Finn aren't we? Finn: Yes we are. We have something to shout about - it's the 70th anniversary

VOA慢速英语How Early Treatment Can Limit the Spread of HI

Health Report - How Early Treatment Can Limit the Spread of HIV This is the VOA Special English Health Report. For people infected with HIV, the earlier they start treatment, the better -- and better not just for them. A new study shows that early tr

TED演讲 世上最无聊电视节目 为何迷得无可救药(2)

We brought it on air in November 2009. 我们在2009年11月的时候播出了这个节目。 But no, this was far more attractive. 但其实，这节目火了起来。 This is the five biggest TV channels in Norway on a normal Friday, 这张图是挪威

2017年CRI China's first domestic large amphibious aircraft makes maiden flight

China's first large amphibious aircraft AG600 on Sunday completed its maiden flight in south China's Guangdong Province. At 9:39 a.m., the aircraft AG600, code named Kunlong left Jinwan airport in the city of Zhuhai. The flight lasted about one hour.

China making preparations for aircraft carrier

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- China is conducting scientific testing and training exercises for its aircraft carrier, Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said Thursday. It takes time for weapons and equipment to be developed from scientific researc

China conducts flight landing on aircraft carrier

China conducts flight landing on aircraft carrier LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, naval sources said. A new J-15 fighter jet was used as part

China's first aircraft carrier commissioned

DALIAN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's first aircraft carrier was delivered and commissioned to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Tuesday after years of refitting and sea trials. Overseen by President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, the carrier

英闻天下——150 Airbus Delivered 125 Aircraft to China in 2012

Airbus China says that European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 125 new aircraft to Chinese operators in 2012. That accounts for over 20 percent of its global deliveries during the period. Last year's deliveries included more than 100 A320 Fam

中英双语新闻——182 Agents for online aircraft sales

You might consider launching an online store to sell clothes, cosmetics and food. But have you thought of selling aircraft online? 你可能想过要开家网店来卖衣服、化妆品和食品。但你想过在网上卖飞机吗? The first Internet

飞行员英语900句 第25期:紧急情况通话术语(3)

We have multiple failures on the inertial reference system. We are no longer able to fly oceanic route. Request return for landing. 481. 我们有多个惯导失效，我们不能再跨洋飞行，申请返场着陆。 We do not meet GPS approach req