Low-Lying Areas of New York City Suffer Flooding Sounds of sump pumps fill the air in low-lying areas of New York City. Don, a water systems professional in Brooklyn, has been on the job, pumping out basements since before dawn. He says the worst flo

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(十月)

This is AP News Minute. Florida Governor Rick Scott says there is devastation in the Keys and hopes everyone who stayed behind survived Irma. This comes after Scott flew over the area Monday and saw a lot of flood damage, overturned mobile homes and

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It's 10 o'clock in east coast, 9 o'clock in Oklahoma where the breaking news taking place, also now in Saint Louise, Missouri and areas around it. The immediate threat to tornados is now in the Saint Louise, Missouri area where one confirmed twister

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It's a new month, but millions of Americans are starting November in the same situation as how they ended October. In the aftermath of the so called superstorm Sandy, it leads off today's program. One meteorologist called Sandy a storm that would be

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Until just days ago, Toyota may enjoy one of the best reputations in the car business with sales to match. Now the company has a huge problem on its hands, potentially dangerous accelerator problems, and recall of millions of vehicles. Tonight, Toyot

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Stars, Bulbs, and Light Pollution 都是光害的! Our ancestors enjoyed a cleaner world. The water and air were cleaner, and when people went out at night, they could look at the stars above and ask questions about our place in the universe. Nowad

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Hundreds Dead and Injured in Iran Freight Train Explosion Kerry Sheridan Part of a runaway freight train exploded in northeastern Iran Wednesday. The full explode blast killed at least 200 people - mo

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By Trish Anderton Jakarta 25 October 2007 A volcano on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has erupted, spewing a column of smoke and ash high into the air. But, officials say the activity at Mount Soputan does not present a threat to people living nea

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Hey, are you lonely? Has summer gone so slowly? We found the ground, but that damage was done. It's cold as you fade into the sun. Where'd you go? To me? But you're alive! Well, it's only fallen frames, they told me. You stand out, it's so loud... an

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Tornado Season Returns BARBARA KLEIN: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Barbara Klein. BOB DOUGHTY: And I'm Bob Doughty. This week, we explore the science of tornadoes. These violent storms strike in many p

发表于:2019-01-12 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 2012年VOA慢速英语(四)月

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Farmers in parts of the South are fighting each other over a weed-killing chemical. Some are using it in combination with a new generation of genetically engineered crops. Others are angry because it's blowing in the wind and dam

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Forget cockroaches. Forget Superman. Forget any other tough-as-nails creatures youve ever heard of. The most indestructible multicellular organisms on Earth are undoubtedly tardigradesmicroscopic eight-legged aquatic invertebrates also known as water

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Water and air pollution are major problems in China. Some resports suggest half of urban water supplies are unfit for washing. Let alone drink. It's a controversial subject for a new breed environmental activist.-Why do you do this? You must get a lo

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今天我们要学的词是laundry list。 A laundry list意思是一长串杂乱无章的细目清单。日本反对党民主党以压倒性优势击败了统治日本政坛五十多年的自民党。The Democratic Party of Japan now begins the task

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As millions of migrant workers head home to reunite with their families, no one is happier than their children who spend most of the year without them. These left behind children as they are called in China, harbor dreams of not only being with their

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 CCTV9英语新闻2014年01月

今天我们要学的词是handler. Handler, 有顾问和助手的意思。在美国,名人周围都会有一群人帮他们打点形象。The governor's handlers advised him to stay away from the hot button issue, 州长周围的人建议他不要涉

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(63) / 评论(0) 分类 英语单词荟萃

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang has urged the United States to correct its mistakes after President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama. He said the United States should stop conniving and supporting anti-China, secessionist force which

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Agent: Hello, Krashit Insurance. Jackie: Hi, I wanted to get a quote for car insurance. Agent: Sure, I can help you with that. I assume you want liability insurance , but what other coverage would you like to get? Jackie: UmmIm not sure. This is my f

发表于:2019-02-16 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客

时态\语态 主动 被动 一般式 to do to be done 进行式 to be doing 完成式 to have done to have been done 完成进行式 to have been doing 1) 现在时:一般现在时表示的动词,有

发表于:2019-02-18 / 阅读(73) / 评论(0) 分类 英文语法词汇

Hello and Welcome to News and Reports on China Radio International. In This Edition China lays out a raft of measures to help the sustainable development of Pacific island nations. Kyrgyz acting Prime Minister resigns and moves into opposition. A sen

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