走进剑桥大学 第14期:花花公子拜伦

Byron, the Play Boy 花花公子拜伦 More than any other poet Lord Byron has been identified with his own heroes - with Childe Harold, the romantic traveler; with Manfred, the outcast from society; with Don Juan, the cynical lover. Although Byron d

Forlan records all-time leading scorer of Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay's soccer star Diego Forlan has become the all-time maximum goal scorer for the country's national team. The honor for the 32-year-old Forlan, who plays for Italian Serie A's Inter Milan, comes after the striker

Forlan rules out move to Argentina's Independiente

Forlan rules out move to Argentina's Independiente RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Star Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan has ruled out a possible return to Argentina's Independiente at the end of the year. Forlan reaffirmed his commitment to Brazil

Forlan vows "goals will come"

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan said on Thursday he is unconcerned by his continued goal drought with new club Internacional. Forlan is yet to score from five appearances with the Brazilian Serie A outfi

Forlan admits difficult Inter start

PORTO ALEGRE, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan has admitted he endured a tough start to his career at Brazilian club Internacional. Forlan joined the club six months ago but failed to recapture the form that won him the b

Forlan ready for Internacional return: Dunga

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay striker Diego Forlan could return to Internacional's starting line-up for the Brazilian club's fixture against Pelotas in the Campeonato Gaucho on Saturday. Forlan was used as a 70th-minute substitute in Uru

经济学人484:数字式家谱

Digital family trees 数字式家谱 This little isle 大不列颠这个小岛 A new website celebrates connections between Britons 一个新成立的网站对大不列颠关系网欣喜不已 TRACING family trees is a popular British pastime. Televi

求职面试中的一些小事也重要

Preparing for an interview can be stressful -- and time-consuming. You can spend days researching a company, brainstorming answers to trick questions and preparing your portfolio. With so much to do, it's easy to forget the practical details that can

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Valiant Ride

[Alron] Here we are, this little army will defeat the evil Sendor he lives on an island on the Dead Sea in a castle of horror and grief Down the hill there is a cabin there we'll find an old mad man he will give us the map to where we must go in exch

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Lode Al Padre

We reached for the rainbow And we followed the stars Right now at the end of the day Together we stay The four magic weapons Are finally gathered as pawn of your dark evil plan my mission's complete You're gonna be the king Everything will happen as

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Only The Brave

[Alron] Making our way through the reign of the elves We resolutely follow our path The air is icy and sharp on this holy Blind Mountain We must reach the dwelling of the oldest elf We must never give up! For our souls are bold and we don't know what

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - The Birth Of Evil

In Westland one day A stranger appeared His name was Dorus He had a revelation Daltor he met The king of the West And breathlessly told him: [Dorus] Sendor has found the magical sword Sendor wants to conquer the world Sendor has found the magical sou

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - To The Master Of Darkness

[Storyteller] A dazzling light rips the sky drawing lines through the dusk nobody sees it the heroes keep walking on cruelly the sunlight is hitting his armour that's reflecting rays all around Wonderful creature with instinct to kill with his magic

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Gates Of Noland

[Storyteller] Meanwhile the heroes are searching for a way to get to the Dark Cave as soon as they can they're ready for anything to stop the impending war this is what they gathered for they stick to each other and they promise to themselves they wo

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Frozen Mind

The kings are coming from their lands they're calling me it must be serious if this time they have come this far this visit is unexpected I'm anxious to know no time to waste lower the drawbridge and open the gates among them there's a stranger I don

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Four Magic Elements

[Storyteller] The journey began The fearless heroes left Heading for a place Far oh far away They had to warn Alron The prince of the North Of the terrible danger That threatened all the lands He holds the secrets Of the black magic His weapon is The

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Farewell My Hero

[Rahed] knight, withstand calm down, take your breath for now you make the rules the turn is yours. concentrate on the black guardian anticipate his moves and spear right in his weak point The wind is rocking the trees the grey clouds run off through

听播客学英语 285 情人节

Tomorrow, 14 February, is Valentines Day. Saint Valentine is the patron saint of people in love. On Valentines Day, many people send a Valentine card to their boyfriend or girlfriend, or to their husband or wife. Sometimes people send Valentine cards

英文摇滚歌曲：Arven - Raise Your Cups

Roll in the barrels and bring in the jugs Quick, set the tables and ask in the bards Tonight when the setting sun lights up the mountain The king is having a glorious feast Brothers and sisters raise your cups High in the air Fill them again and drin

听播客学英语 259 休息

The expression to take time off means to have a break from work, or school, or whatever you are doing. We can say, for example, I have a day off, or I am taking a day off, or I need a day off. Sometimes we say what we are having a day off from for ex