Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies 沙特国王阿卜杜拉去世 Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, 90, has died. He was the world's oldest leader. His brother is the new king. World leaders said kind words. Barack Obama said Abdullah was a good friend wh

发表于:2018-12-03 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 英语科技新闻

Trump Hosts Baltic Leaders as Tensions Rise Between Washington and Moscow Vice President Mike Pence made clear that the United States stands with the people of the three Baltic Republics in the face of Russian aggression during his visit to Estonia l

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2018年(四月)

Although President Obama has yet to detail his Russia policy, the Kremlin says it is receiving positive signals from his administration about the prospects for resetting the relationship between Moscow and Washington. But Russian civic activists are

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We must spend less money on pools this summer, the mayor said. The city won't open four of 20 pools. It will shorten the swim season by two weeks. It will shorten daily pool hours. It will close pools on Mondays and Tuesdays. It will reduce the numbe

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Hi everybody. I'm speaking with you from the DC Public Library in Anacostia, where I just met with a group of promising middle school students. 大家好!我在阿纳科斯特区公立图书馆向大家发表演说。在这里,我刚刚会见了一批

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Flu shots cost $20 at the drugstore. Only a few people are buying the flu shots. There are no long lines. No one is waiting in line. If you want the flu shot, pay $20. You dont have to wait in line. You can get the flu shot immediately. The mayor ann

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The mayor was in a hurry. He was late. He drove his car faster. He didnt want to miss his plane. The traffic light was red. He went through the red traffic light. Im glad no police are around, he thought. He heard a siren. He saw a red light behind h

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Boris is known for his wild blonde hair London has a new mayor , after its citizens voted in the Conservative Party candidate Boris Johnson, ahead of Labour's Ken Livingstone. Well-known for his wild blonde hair, his self-deprecating humour and his

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AS IT IS 2016-07-05 Muslim American Mayor Talks Religion Tolerance 美国穆斯林市长谈及宗教与宽容 Mohamed Khairullah describes himself as an American mayor who happens to be Muslim. Khairullah was born in Syria. He settled in the small Am

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Some 500 fires continue to blaze across Russia. The flames have created toxic fumes in the capital of Moscow. Several embassies, including those belonging to the United States and Canada, have evacuated all non-emergency personnel due to the many hea

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I got another call for shooting was on Court Street in our city I go down there, I do the same thing. I'm. 又接到电话说 我们市的法院街发生枪击事件我到现场 还是和原来一样 Going to people, telling them about our plans tell

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Take my word for it (相信我的话,准没错的) 学美语最怕的是单词,而单词中最值得害怕的应属单音节的动词了,因为这种字通常都不只具备一种意思,时常

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今天学的词组是snuff out。Snuff out的意思是扑灭,消除的意思。最近美国宾州等地发生多起校园枪杀事件。 看到无辜的孩子们被杀害,美国一百多个城市的市长们再次誓言要严厉打击非法武器走

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今天我们要学的词是stump。 Stump, 意思是游说演说。President Obama stumped for New Jersey governor Jon Corzine's re-election effort, 美国总统奥巴马为新泽西州长柯赞参选连任站台。Former President Bill Clinton stump

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今天我们要讲的习惯词语有这样一个关键词,nest。Nest这个词有许多不同的解释, 最常用的意思是鸟窝,但是虫子、鱼儿、乌龟、兔子之类的动物下蛋、哺育儿女或者 歇息安身、遮风避雨的地

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今天我们要学的词是hands-on。 Hands-on, 是亲自动手实践的意思。美国当选总统奥巴马提名芝加哥公校教育主管阿恩.邓肯为下届政府的教育部长。奥巴马称赞邓肯说, When it comes to school reforms, A

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SADIQ KHAN, MAYOR OF LONDON: I am so proud that London has today chosen hope over fear, and unity over division. DAVID TERESHCHUK, PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND CORRESPONDENT: When Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London seven months ago, he became the first e

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U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leaders, expected to focus largely on arms control. 美国总统奥巴马已经抵达莫斯科并将同俄罗斯领导人举行峰会。预计他们的会谈将主要着重于军备

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On a trip to Ukraine, Georgia was the main talking point as Britain's Foreign Secretary met with President Yushchenko and others. David Miliband's visit came just a day after Russia's president recognized the independence of Georgia's two breakaway r

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【俚语】 Has /have gone to Someone has gone to a place but has not yet returned. 指某人去了某地,但是还没有回来 【例句】 He's gone to the bank. He should be back soon. 他去银行了。应该快回来了。 She's gone to Mosco

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