Fuel Cell Cost-Cutting

By Caty Weaver Broadcast: July 25, 2003 This is Bill White with the VOA Special English Environment Report. Researchers say they have found a way to reduce the cost of some 1)fuel cell production. The

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When the musical Miss Saigon first opened in New York City in 1991, critics questioned the choice of Jonathan Pryce to play a French-Vietnamese engineer. Miss Saigon is a love story between a Vietnamese woman and an American soldier. Pryce, a white a

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For something that could revolutionize the world, its come along very slowly. The fuel cell was invented in 1839, but there was little development until the 1950s when NASA started to use them in space where they are still used today. Now, after yea

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A: Hey, how's it going? B: Good. How about you? A: Not bad, thanks for asking. B: Have you been on the bus for a while? A: Only about fifteen minutes. B: Do you ride this bus often? A: Not really, I usually drive. B: You have a car? A: Yes, I do. B:

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Pamela: [laughs] Did you see this tweet from Sarah? Shes so funny. Josh: Hold on. Im texting Lance. I want to make sure he knows where were meeting up. Pamela: [cell phone rings] Hello. Oh, hi Lance. Did you get Joshs text? You didnt? Let me IM you,

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Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but Im still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a prepaid plan? Y

ESL Podcast 251 – Stranger on an Airplane

Fay: Excuse me. Im in the window seat. Dustin: Oh, sure. Let me get up and let you in. Fay: Thanks. Dustin: Are you traveling on business? Fay: Yes, I am. Im changing planes in Denver on my way to South Carolina, and then Im off to Georgia on Wednesd

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A: My doctor says that I need a blood test. B: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve. A: What are you taking my blood for? B: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count. A: What information does that

原版英语对话：Having a Cold(1)

A: I came to this lab to have my blood drawn. B: You are in the right place. Roll up your left sleeve and have a seat. A: What am I being tested for? B: Your doctor wants to know what your white blood cell count is. A: What does my white blood cell c

ESL Podcast 197 – An Apology

Becky: Curt. Curt: Oh, hi. Becky: Can I talk to you for a minute? Curt: Im really busy right now. Becky: Just one minute. I promise it wont take long. Curt: Okay. Lets talk over here. Becky: Curt, Im really sorry that I told Joyce that you had a crus

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今天我们要学的词是like clockwork。 Like clockwork, 象钟表一样准确，有规律。 For the last ten years, I always call my parents on Saturday night, like clockwork, 过去十年来，我每星期六晚上都给父母打电话，非常有

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今天我们要学的词是like clockwork。 Like clockwork, 象钟表一样准确，有规律。 For the last ten years, I always call my parents on Saturday night, like clockwork, 过去十年来，我每星期六晚上都给父母打电话，非常有

Researchers make sperm from stem cell in dish

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Charles: I dont know how long this power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her well be late for dinner? Jane: Thats a good idea. Do you know her phone number offhand? Charles: No, I dont, and I cant look it up in

ESL Podcast 341 – An Annoying Cell Phone User

Carl: Im sorry, say that again. I couldnt hear you over that guy at the next table shouting into his cell phone. Stephanie: That guy is so rude. Were trying to have a leisurely conversation over a cup of coffee, and we have to out shout some inconsid

ESL Podcast 179 – Shopping for a Cell Phone

Salesperson: Hi, have you been helped ? Greg: No, I havent. Im looking for a new phone. Salesperson: Are you with our company right now? Greg: No, Im thinking about switching . Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a

Turn Off Your Cell Phone 关掉你的手机

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U.S. researchers discover human lung stem cell

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Researchers at Brigham and Women 's Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have identified(鉴定) a human lung stem cell that is self-renewing and capable of forming and integrating multiple bi

ESL Podcast 190 – Taking a Phone Message

I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa

ESL Podcast 568 – Describing Brisk and Slow Business

Clint: Anya! Long time no see. Let me buy you a drink. Im celebrating. Anya: Oh, yeah? Whats the good news? Clint: My company has had a banner month. Since we launched our new line of software, were having trouble keeping up with demand . Every produ