The Edison Effect 大发明家--爱迪生

There are many people who say Thomas Edison single-handedly invented the twentieth century. Although there are those who may disagree, one thing cannot be denied: Edison was a genius, and his inventions greatly affected the development of modern soci

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Security Plan Yields Mixed Results

By Meredith Buel Washington 30 April 2007 The ongoing surge of additional U.S. troops in Iraq will soon enter its third month, and while sectarian violence is down in Baghdad, progress has been offset by an increase in deadly suicide bombings by al-Q

英语入门对话：34 Offering

1. Here. Have a cookie. Thanks. 2. Would you like some pie? No thank you. It looks delicious though. 3. How about a glass of wine? Thanks, but I don't drink (alcohol). 4. What will you have (to drink)? Orange juice will be fine. 5. Would you like som

英语语法：156 Affect Versus Effect

图片1 by Mignon Fogarty This is an expanded show based on the original episode covering when to use affect with an a and when to use effect with an e. This question is from Eric on the voicemail line. I have a question for you regarding the affect

ENVIRONMENT REPORT - Effects of Oil Spill Near Spain

ENVIRONMENT REPORT - November 29, 2002: Effects of Oil Spill Near Spain By Cynthia Kirk env-spain-oil-spill-effects (RealAudio) env-spain-oil-spill-effects (MP3) This is the VOA Special English ENVIRO

2007年VOA标准英语-Poverty in America Affects Millions

By Jeff Swicord Washington, DC 23 January 2007 watch US Poverty report The United States is a wealthy nation, but poverty still exists here. By the government's own measure, more than one in every eight Americans lives below the poverty line -- on i

VOA标准英语2011--Trade Barriers Impede Food Security

Trade Barriers Impede Food Security When the food crisis began several years ago, with soaring prices and supply shortages, governments agreed to invest much more in agriculture. And with predictions of a global population of nine billion by 2050, th

VOA标准英语2011--Sanctions Have Unintended Effect on Iran

Sanctions Have Unintended Effect on Iran's Tourism Industry - Part 3 When you're talking about travel and tourism to Iran, you can't overlook the question of U.S. and international sanctions imposed against Tehran as part of the ongoing dispute over

工作英语对话:Offering Help(1)

A: I was wondering if you need any help on your new project. B: Sure! That would be great! Are you good at writing or would you rather do the computer work? A: I would like to help with the computer work. B: Great! We are going to be working in teams

工作英语对话:Offering Help(2)

A: Would you like me to help you on your new project? B: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing? A: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion. B: Perfect! You'll be working alone o

工作英语对话:Offering Help(3)

A: Could I help you on your new project? B: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer? A: I want to help with both. B: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together an

365个英语简短小故事-300. Get Me a Caffe Latte

On Friday afternoon a judge sentenced lawyer Mickey Mantle to 24 hours in jail for contempt. Mantle had just won a lawsuit against a man who had struck Mantles client. The client had accidentally spilled a diet soda onto the defendants new sneakers,

ENVIRONMENT REPORT - Health Effects of World Trade Center At

ENVIRONMENT REPORT -February 8, 2002: Health Effects of World Trade Center Attack By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. There are growing environmental concerns about the

Placebo Effect Study

60 测试新药安慰剂的疗效 DATE=6-21-01 TITLE=SCIENCE REPORT - Placebo Effect Study BYLINE=Nancy Steinbach (Start at 59

2006年VOA标准英语-Saudi Arabia Steps Up Security at Oil Faci

By Sonja Pace Washington 09 March 2006 Saudi Arabia's oil minister says his country is stepping up security around its petroleum installations, following last month's foiled terrorist attack. In Washi

Effectiveness of Four-Drug TB Treatment Confirmed

One of the biggest challenges in fighting tuberculosis comes from new drug-resistant(抗药性的) strains of the disease. And one of the main reason those strains have developed is that TB patients often don't take their standard, 14-pill, course of

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Security Forces Assume Control for Southe

By Margaret Besheer Irbil 13 July 2006 Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki addresses an audience during a handover ceremony, Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Samawah For the first time, coalition troops have handed over security of one of Iraq's 18 provi

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Begins Security Crackdown, US Insists Sadr

By Barry Newhouse Irbil, Iraq 14 February 2007 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki has announced the start of the long-awaited security crackdown in Baghdad. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from northern Iraq that the U.S. military is also saying that

Greek Bank Says Euro Exit Would Have Dramatic Effect

Greece's biggest bank says that if the country exits the euro currency bloc the effect on the nation's populace would be dramatic. As the country heads to a new round of parliamentary elections in mid-June, the National Bank of Greece said Tuesday th

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Security Chief Warns of Rising Terror in

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 03 July 2007 Iraq's National Security Adviser Muaffak al-Rubaie expressed concern about a migration of terrorists from Iraq into Arab countries and Europe. He also said he would not be surprised if those involved in the th