So a few years ago, I did something really brave, or some would say really stupid. I ran for Congress. For years, I had existed safely behind the scenes in politics as a fundraiser, as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The sittin

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As a traveller on a tight____, I was pleased to____ Vietnam, ____its central and southern part, Meccas for cash____ tourists. I started my 12 -day trip in Ho Chi Ming city or Saigon , which is the country's largest city. From there, I____ to Dalat, a

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The last two weeks have been very busy for the Christchurch City Council. First, there was a decision between the Council and the government about who was going to pay for major re-build projects like the sports centre, the library, the convention ce

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The Spring season brings all sorts of life and activity to this valley. You see people out on the streets, walking their dogs, in the parks with friends, and the school fields are full of sporting activities. For the first time, my daughter is in soc

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Tara: How is your presentation coming along? Stan: Its okay, but Im having trouble simplifying some of the key concepts without dumbing them down too much. Tara: I think your instincts are right. Youll be presenting to non- specialists, so its import

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I had a class of, uh of older kids, 我给高年级学生上了节课 and I had them brainstorming about the aliens. 让他们来了场关于外星人的自由讨论 And they came up with mostly, you know, 他们想出来的也都是 the stuff that w

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Todd: Rob, when you first came to Japan you said you did construction. Rob: Yes, I was hired as a framer for 2x4 types of homes, so the same style of homes that are built in Canada or America. Todd: OK, so what do you mean by frames? Rob: Framing, th

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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirror a still sky; Upon the brimming water among the stones Are nine-and-fifty swans. The nineteenth autumn has

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LIFE IS A DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECT 生活是一个自己动手的项目 An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended

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Thousands of years ago, there lived a King. His people loved him since he looked after their needs well. At the end of every month, he would invite some noble men of his Kingdom to analyze his work and advised him. The King built many things. Every y

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Action English 30 Movie dictionary 电影词典 pan mean 摇镜头 American slang 美国俚语 nuts 傻瓜,病的。 例:Are you nuts ? What? Quit college? Are you nuts? How could you get the job without degree ? Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)That's freaky look

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EXPLORATIONS - Wonders of the World, Part 3, Modern Wonders By Paul Thompson Broadcast: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: This is Faith Lapidus. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember with

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Alibaba Group Holding, known for its success in e-commerce, is trying to build up its reputation as a technology powerhouse. 因电商领域的成就而广为人知的阿里巴巴集团正在尝试建立其作为科技巨头的声誉。 In the next t

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今天我们要学的词是axe。 Axe, 作名词,是斧子,作为动词,就是裁减,砍伐的意思。 The TV series will be axed due to decline in popularity, 因为收视率越来越低,所以这部电视连续剧将被砍掉。 The coac

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【经典老歌】I ll be there 歌曲的调子轻快,歌词是描写真挚的友情,写得很感人。这首歌简直是farewell party 中必唱,必听,必播的歌。歌词just call my name,I'll be there 成了大家都记得的名 Mariah

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This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The traditional definition of an entrepreneur is a person who organizes and accepts the risks of a new business. Entrepreneurs may have a new product or service to offer. Or they may have ideas for

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A: Could you help me? B: Whats wrong? A: I think Im lost. B: Where are you going? A: I need to find the movie theater. B: Youre not sure where it is? A: I really dont know. B: You do know where the mall is, right? A: I know exactly where that is. B:

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Lesson 66 Eggs And Chicks 第66课 鸡蛋与小鸡 All birds lay eggs. But just as birds differ very much in size, so do their eggs. The eggs of the little humming-bird are no bigger than peas, while each egg laid by the ostrich is as big as twenty-f

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106 Tips to Become a Master Connector To succeed, who you know is just as important as what you know. In fact, relationships should be your top priority. The book Never Eat Alone talks about how to apply the timeless principles of relationships in th

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