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13 Reading a Bus Schedule GLOSSARY bus schedule written information about where buses go and stop, how often,and at what times * According to this bus schedule, there isnt any bus service on Sundays. route number the number assigned to all buses that

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By George Dwyer Washington, D.C. 31 July 2006 watch Living Wage report Lawmakers in the Midwest U.S. city of Chicago have approved a measure requiring large-scale discount stores to pay their employees a so-called living wage. As VOA's George Dwyer

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Adria: So since we're talking about home schooling, what are some of the pros and cons that you feel of home schooling? Shiloh: Well one of the good things about home schooling is definitely that you are able to work off of your own schedule. I didn'

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Confirming a schedule A: When can you get the finished product to me? B: We should have it put together by the end of next week. A: Great! Thatll be ahead of schedule! Good work. B: Well, as the saying goes we aim to please! 确认日期 A：你什么时

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Asking about a schedule A: Excuse me, Mr. Emory? Mr. Macmillan, would like to know if you have the completed schedule for next week? B: Yes, I do, Susan. Just a moment. Here it is. A: Thank you, sir. Sorry to trouble you. B: Not at all, Susan. Just t

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Arranging a holiday schedule A: Mr. Martin? I need to talk to you for a minute. B: Certainly, Mr. Emory. Is there a problem, sir? A: Well, Id just like you to help me with the holiday schedule. B: Fine, Mr. Emory. Let me just grab a pad and pen. 安排

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 3124 wage

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by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I

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The government will bring back a lower starting wage for young people between the ages of 16 and 19. For the first 6 months of a new job, they will be paid $10.80 an hour. This is 80% of the adult minimum wage which is $13.50. In 2008, the Labour gov

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AS IT IS 2015-06-14 The Living Wage Debate Has Many Sides Workers and employers around the world argue over the issue of a minimum wage. Workers says they want to receive a minimum living wage that permits them to meet the most basic needs of life su

VOA标准英语2015--Labor Advocates Celebrate Los Angeles Wage Victory

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The Gender Wage Gap In The Arts STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We heard a lot during the presidential campaign about the wage gap, the fact that women often earn less than men for the same kinds of work. Hillary Clinton pushed that issue, and she lost. But it

Water diversion project in E China ahead of schedule

BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- The first phase of the eastern route of China's south-north water diversion project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, authorities said. With the main part of the first-stage construction to be finished in Marc

Pan Am Games complete first half schedule

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 16th Pan American Games finished the competition of its eighth day to complete the first half of the schedule with several sports wrapped up, given out in total 24 golds on Saturday. The United States cont

ESL Podcast 606 – Reading a Bus Schedule

This was my first visit to McQuillanville. I wanted to avoid driving, so I decided to take the bus around the city. However, I was having some trouble figuring out the bus schedule . Louisa: Excuse me, could you help me read this bus schedule? Curt:

英文原版对话1000个:983 Minimum Wage

Todd: So Greg, we're talking about controversial issues and one of the issues in your book is income disparity. So, what do you think about minimum wage? Greg: Minimum wage. Minimum wage I think is very important to have otherwise employers are going

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BEIJING, Feb.?9 (Xinhuanet) -- The government aims to raise its minimum wage at least 13 percent each year from 2011 to 2015, according to a national employment promotion plan released on Wednesday. China raised its minimum wage by an average of 12.5

2006年VOA标准英语-Congress Debates Minimum Wage Hike

By Jeff Swicord Washington, DC 19 July 2006 watch Minimum Wage report U.S. law has guaranteed most workers a minimum wage since the 1930s. The last increase in the wage was in 1997. Now Democrats in the U.S. Congress say it's time for another raise.

【英语趣味课堂】最低工资-Minimum Wage

Todd: So Greg, we're talking about controversial issues and one of the issues in your book is income disparity. So, what do you think about minimum wage? Greg: Minimum wage. Minimum wage I think is very important to have otherwise employers are going