Christmas in London

Christmas in London So what’s the secret to a truly fantastic holiday season? First, take the world’s most 1) glamorous capital, add carols sung by candlelight, thousands of fairy lights, familiar

Travels in Europe: London 雾都漫步 - 5

This museum presents an entertaining history of London's domestic life, from prehistoric times, through the Romans and Vikings, into the Mediaeval and Renaissance periods, the growth of empire, and fi

London Bridge

VOA慢速英语 2007 0105a

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Euronext plans to combine with NYSE to create the first Trans-Atlantic stock market The NYSE Group and Euronext hope to create the world's largest financial exchange group by the end of March. Their s

Travels in Europe: London 雾都漫步 - 9

Two fascinating and historic boats sit by the river's edge. They each represent in their own very different way, the special relationship that the people of Britain have with the sea. The Cutty Sark i

Take Away English-London’s New Mayor 伦敦新市长

Boris is known for his wild blonde hair London has a new mayor , after its citizens voted in the Conservative Party candidate Boris Johnson, ahead of Labour's Ken Livingstone. Well-known for his wild blonde hair, his self-deprecating humour and his

London Chinatown 伦敦唐人街

The script of this programme 本节目台词 Bilingual signs in Chinatown Helen: Hello, Im Helen. Welcome to On the Town from BBC Learning English. Sun Chen: Hi 大家好，欢迎收听BBC Learning English 为您制作的都市掠影.我是孙晨。 Helen: In this programme,

Kenyan Shatters London Marathon Record

Emmanuel Mutai set the course record at the London Marathon Sunday, as Kenyan compatriot Mary Keitany won in her debut in the British capital. Mutai ran the 42.2 kilometer race in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 40 seconds. The 26-year-old Kenyan broke compatrio

VOA慢速英语2011--A Stock Market Big Enough to Stretch Acr

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语经济报道。 A ten-billion-dollar deal aims to create the world's largest exchange company. The plan would combine the operators of the New York Stock Exchange and

2006年VOA标准英语-NYSE - Euronext Merger Gains Momentum

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 24 May 2006 watch Merger report New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange made an offer this week to merge with Euronext, the Amsterdam based company that operates several major European exchanges. Euronext was

London Eye 伦敦巨眼摩天轮

The script of this programme 本节目台词 The London Eye on the south bank of the River Thames. Vicki: Hello, this is BBC Learning English, Im Vicki. Jean: 大家好，我是董征。欢迎收听 BBC Learning English 为您特别制作的On the Town 节目。 Vicki: And tod

CNN Marketplace 2006-05-23

Michelle Wright : A national survey reveals gas prices are down 1.5 cents this week to a nationwide average of 2.93 for a gallon of self-serve regular. Federal investigators say they've found 15 examp

London Quiet, Riots in Manchester

London was quiet for the first time Tuesday after three straight nights of riots, but violence broke out in the northern city of Manchester. Witnesses say hundreds of rampaging youths smashed windows, looted stores, and burned buildings in Britain's

NYSE rejects takeover offer from Nasdaq

NEW YORK, April 10 (Xinhua) -- The New York Stock Exchange Euronext said on Sunday that its board has rejected a takeover bid from the owner of Nasdaq OMX and Intercontinental Exchange(ICE). NYSE Euronext Chairman Jan Michiel Hessels said in a statem

London 2012 Olympic soccer tickets go on sale

LONDON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Some 1.4 million Olympic football tickets will go on sale from Monday, the BBC said here on Sunday. Olympics organizers confirmed the tickets will be available from 11:00 BST, with the sales window due to stay open until

London 2012 unveils official uniform for volunteers

LONDON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) unveiled the designs of the Games Maker uniform on Tuesday. The Games Maker uniform, designed by LOCOG in association with London 2012's official

London 2012 ticket resale plans confirmed

LONDON, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed details of its ticket resale process for Olympic and Paralympic ticket holders here on Wednesday. Those who have bought ticket

Liu Xiang, Sun Yang lead China to London

BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- With the retirement of basketball legend Yao Ming, who led the Chinese sports delegation to the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony, Liu Xiang and Sun Yang will spearhead the Chinese athletes next year in London in pursuit of a

Robles wins 110m hurdles in London

LONDON, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Dayron Robles won the 110m hurdles with a new stadium record of 13.04 seconds in the Diamond League meet London leg on Friday. Robles, the world record holder, held off Jason Richardson of the United States

泛欧交易所将与上交所合作

PARIS, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Euronext announced Monday a partnership with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) to enhance the promotion and marketing of its cash, derivatives, commodities and index data in China. According to Euronext, the partnership wi