Pete was in his kitchen. He was about to slice three green apples. He liked to eat fresh apples with cinnamon sprinkled on them. He opened the blinds so that he could get more sunlight into the kitchen. Now he could see what he was doing. He grabbed

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(108) / 评论(0) 分类 365个英语简短小故事

Spain Struggles as Europe Questions Austerity Drive Protest marches have become a common sight in Spain - but this was one of the most colorful. Wearing masks and exotic costumes, prostitutes demonstrated in Barcelona Friday against the city's plans

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(73) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(四月)

The government in Turkey secured a decisive victory in a referendum on its reforms to the constitution. The result has been positively received internationally, but opponents accuse the government of seeking to undermine the independence of the judic

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AMERICAN MOSAIC - October 25, 2002: Question About the Electric Guitar / California Man's Unexpected Boat Trip / 2002 MacArthur Fellows HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC --VOA’s radio magazine in Spe

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AM ERICAN MOSAIC - New Music from Beyonce and an Exhibit on Perfect Girls DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. This week on our show, we have new music from Beyonce. And, we tell you about the his

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. How important is your mobile phone, better known to Americans as a cell phone? MAN: I use my phone all the time. I'm always on my phone. WOMAN: It's kind of pretty much important to me because it's like

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By Joe Bavier Bouake, Ivory Coast 23 February 2006 Ivory Coast has a new prime minister, a new reconciliation government, and a new road map for peace intended to end the country's three-year-old civi

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Jamaican Plan to Abandon Queen Raises Questions Independence Jamaica is celebrating 50 years of independence from Britain. At her inaugural address, newly elected Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the anniversary provides an opportunity for J

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Funding Levels for UN Women Questioned The mandate of U.N. Women is large, and some supporters are concerned that its starting budget of $500 million dollars is not enough to promote women and gender equality around the world, especially at the count

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By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 14 November 2009 Niger's opposition coalition has rejected direct talks with the government unless President Mamadou Tandja reverts to constitutional order. The group met in Abuja with former Nigerian military ruler Abdulsa

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A: May I help you? B: Im not sure where to pick up my ballot. A: I can assist you. B: How are you going to help me? A: I actually work here. B: Fabulous. Thanks. A: Do you have ID? B: I have it right here. A: Heres your ballot card. B: Now what am I

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A: Did you need help? B: Where do I go to pick up my ballot? A: Ill help you with that. B: Hows that? A: Im working here today. B: Thats wonderful. Thank you. A: Can I see your ID, please? B: Here you go. A: I have your ballot card right here. B: Wha

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A: What is the annual salary for this job? B: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year. A: What does the benefits package include? B: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability. A: Do we get paid time off? B: You

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A: Can you help me find a nice gift for my young niece? B: Barbie dolls are quite popular, you know. A: You're right. Girls love Barbie. Show me a Barbie doll. B: Take a look at the newest BarbieDigital Barbie. A: She's beautiful. What's the price fo

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A: Hello. Do you have anything for a little girl? B: Well, we have some new Barbie dolls. A: That's a great idea. Show me the Barbie dolls. B: Here's onethe new, beautiful Digital Barbie. This doll is hot! A: How lovely! How much is she? B: It's only

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Triceratops protects itself with a bony shield called a frill. They can fend off an attacker with a pair of one-meter-long swords. Youve got to crush it. The only way to deal with this huge, curved, cantilevered, composite armor is a crushing blow wi

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Muslim educators say Islam is a small part of curriculum but critics worry schools breed violent anti-Western Islamists Mohamed Elshinnawi | Dearborn, Michigan 12 July 2010 Students at the Muslim American Youth Academy in Dearborn, Michigan follow th

发表于:2019-02-03 / 阅读(58) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2010年(七)月

By Jim Stevenson Washington 11 January 2006 American speedskater Chris Witty seems to have accomplished what many Olympic athletes dream about. She has competed in three Olympics, winning a gold, silv

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Majority Democrats and the Bush administration are assessing a ruling Thursday by a federal court judge who said former White House aides do not enjoy absolute immunity from having to appear before Congress in response to a subpoena. VOA's Dan Robin

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在摁下play键之前你无法预知她声音的形态--无论是乐器的声音还是她的嗓音。也许她的嗓音和唱腔是最值得人云亦云之处 Almost give it a try I sure do I wake up early thinking of you And I paint my eyes In ligh

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