Security for Olympics Successful, Greek Defense Minister Say

By Roger Wilkison Greece's defense minister says his country's security preparations for the Athens Olympics have been so successful that it is now in a position to advise China, the host of the 2008

蒋健棠英语实用句子(122):Cars can be backed up for miles

In a bad traffic jam, cars can be backed up for miles. 在严重交通堵塞时，车龙可能长达几英里。 back up有支持和援助的意思（看下例），用做被动语态时，back up也有堵塞的意思。 I always back you up. 我总是

Security is Major Concern Along Panama Canal

Broadcast: Jan 29 2003 Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, authorities in Panama have stepped up security at their nation's 1) transoceanic canal and they are now working closely with i

Security Problems Prevent Afghan Refugees from Returning Hom

Michael Kitchen The head of the United Nations' refugee agency says security in Afghanistan is still inadequate and is asking the international community to increase its presence in the country. U.N.

US Lawmakers Request More Security in Afghanistan

By Dan Robinson U.S Lawmakers have expressed renewed concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, saying more must be done to safeguard the Afghan people so they can go to the polls on October

VOA慢速英语 200707060041

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. As the American housing market has cooled, worries about investments based on risky home loans have heated up. Last month, two hedge funds operated by the investment bank Bear Stearns nearly collapsed

2006年VOA标准英语-UN-backed Group Links Climate Information To Af

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 19 December 2006 The Global Climate Observing System, an organization sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization, is launching an initiative to provide vital climate information for development needs in Africa. Lisa Sc

voa标准英语2008-Mortgage Finance Officials Defend Actions on Ris

U.S. lawmakers challenged former top executives of major government-backed mortgage finance companies to explain why they took on billions of dollars in risky loans. Questioning of the former heads of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came as a House of Re

VOA标准英语2010年-UN Security Situation in Darfur Worsen

The head of the U.N.-AU Mission in Darfur, known as UNAMID, said Tuesday that there has been steady progress in talks between the Sudanese government and a major opposition group, but that the security situation in Darfur has deteriorated. UNAMID chi

VOA标准英语2011--In Afghan North, US-Backed Militias Spur Local Backlash

In Afghan North, US-Backed Militias Spur Local Backlash In an effort to counter a growing insurgency in northern Afghanistan, two U.S.-backed programs in Kunduz have recruited local militias to oppose Taliban militants in the area. But while the mili

新西兰英语 60 Biosecurity

Anyone who arrives in New Zealand by plane knows about Biosecurity NZ. Bio means living and security means safe. Biosecurity NZ is a government department. Their job is to make our country safe from unwanted living pests. These pests are plants, anim

U.S. fixed mortgage rates continue to rise with stronger economic outlook

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. fixed mortgage rates this week edged up for the third straight week following recently released stronger economic data, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday by Freddie Mac. The mortgag

学个词Learn a Word 第470期 Thumbs-up

今天我们要学的词是thumbs-up。 Thumbs-up, 是翘大拇指，表示满意和赞赏。 The movie got a thumbs-up from the critics, 这部影片得到了影评人的好评。 Her performance was given a thumbs-up by her coach, 她的表演得到了

VOA常速英语2007年-UNHCR Says Security In Chad Worsening

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 04 December 2007 The U.N. refugee agency says the worsening security situation in eastern Chad is limiting access to refugee camps and leaving thousands of refugees and displaced people feeling extremely vulnerable. Lisa Schlei

China tightens railway security checks for travel rush

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Railway police said Tuesday they have handled 240,000 cases concerning inflammables, explosives and dangerous goods since the start of the Spring Festival holiday travel rush. Police authorities under the Ministry of Railw

US, Britain to Form Joint Security Board

The United States and Britain are planning to form a joint national security council, designed to allow the two allies close cooperation in dealing with security challenges. The two are expected to officially announce the creation of the new National

Brazil to spend 579 million dollars on World Cup security

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government will spend 1.17 billion reais (579 million U.S. dollars) on the security of the FIFA World Cup 2014, state news agency Agencia Brasil said Wednesday. Agencia Brasil said that three quarters

Obama signs border security bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill allocating 600 million dollars to help enhance border security in the southwestern states bordering Mexico. Obama signed the bill in the Oval Office in the presence o

专业术语-财务英语词汇M19

mortgage 按揭；抵押 mortgage arrangement 按揭贷款安排 mortgage debenture stock 抵押债权股证 mortgage deed 按揭贷款契据；抵押契据 mortgage default guarantee 按揭条件违约

用美国人的一天学英语 Unit 3 Go to Bank去银行 03

Sentence Emergency Room 会话急救箱 open What do I need to open an account? 开一个户头需要什么？ To open an account, you need a personal stamp, your identification card and some money. 开一个户头，你需要印章、身份证和一些