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CNN 2010-02-03

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VOA标准英语2012--Libyan Economy in Post-Revolution Boom

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Air transport is increasingly used to export some types of fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants can not grow or are out of season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of transport cannot be justified. What do yo

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VOA标准英语2009年-Australia Becomes First Developed Economy

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voa标准英语2008-Asian Stocks Sink as US Economy Wilts

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Days before President Barack Obama is expected to unveil proposals to boost Americas sluggish economy and reduce stubbornly high unemployment, the White House is hearing conflicting messages from lawmakers and others as to what the president should p

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雅思大作文范文：如何看待空运水果蔬菜

题目： Air transport is increasingly used to export some types of fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants can not grow or are out of season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of transport cannot be justified.