学个词Learn a Word 第364期 Appreciate

今天我们要学的词是appreciate。 Appreciate, 有表示感激的意思。I appreciate your help, 感谢你的帮助。I appreciate any suggestions you can give me, 感谢你能给我的一切建议。We should learn to appreciate what we have,

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Blocks Congressional Inquiry on CIA Leak C

Asserting executive privilege, President Bush has refused to comply with a congressional request for documents relating to the leak of the identity of former CIA operative Valerie Wilson. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, a House committee delayed a vote

2007年VOA标准英语-Internal Report Faults Ex-CIA Director's Counte

By Gary Thomas Washington 22 August 2007 The Central Intelligence Agency has released a report sharply critical of the CIA's senior leadership in the years and months leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As VOA correspondent Gar

2006年VOA标准英语-Socialists Win Hungary's Elections

By Stefan Bos Budapest 23 April 2006 Hungary's ruling left wing coalition has won the country's first parliamentary elections since it joined the European Union in 2004. The Hungarian Socialist Party

VOA标准英语2009年-CIA Chief: Iranian Leaders Debating Nuclea

By Gary Thomas Dearborn, Michigan 18 September 2009 The United States and its allies have long contended that Iran is embarked on a path to becoming a nuclear weapons power. CIA Chief Leon Panetta In an exclusive VOA interview, CIA Director Leon Pan

VOA标准英语2012--CIA Prevents Al-Qaida Suicide Plane Attack

CIA Prevents Al-Qaida Suicide Plane Attack Working closely with foreign partners, the CIA prevented a plot to put a suicide bomber on a U.S.-bound jet with the explosives concealed in the bombers underwear. White House counterterrorism adviser John B

VOA标准英语2010-Civil Rights Leader Benjamin Hooks Dead a

Former head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an outspoken activist for racial equality and justice Adam Philips | New York 16 April 2010 Benjamin Hooks (seen here in July 2009) led the National Association

美国国家公共电台 NPR 'Red Sparrow' Author And Ex-CIA Agent Says New Movie Gets Spy Life Right

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In the new movie Red Sparrow, a CIA officer walks alone in Gorky Park in Moscow. There's a handoff, a brush pass in the darkness with a Russian agent. Then all goes wrong - police lights, gunshots. The CIA officer has to run

美国国家公共电台 NPR CIA Recruiting: The Rare Topic The Spy Agency Likes To Talk About

NOEL KING, HOST: The CIA does not often speak publicly, which makes sense. It's the CIA. But when it comes to recruiting, the agency can't seem to stop talking. NPR's Greg Myre went to CIA headquarters and brought back this story. GREG MYRE, BYLINE:

地道美语听力播客:Socializing at a Reception

Man: Hi, it's a bit crowded in here. Woman: Yes, it's always like this on the first night of the conference. Is this your first time attending? Man: Yes, it is. By the way, I'm Dan Morimoto. Woman: I'm Gwen Renault. Were you here this morning for the

VOA常速英语2007年-CIA Briefs Congress on Destruction of Interroga

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 11 December 2007 The director of the Central Intelligence Agency, General Michael Hayden, briefed members of Congress Tuesday about the CIA's decision to destroy videotapes of terror suspect interrogations. His appearance

VOA标准英语2008年-CIA's Executive Chef

By Gary Thomas Washington 06 May 2008 In both the books and films, fictional spy James Bond is portrayed as a gourmet who savors fine food, wine, and, of course, his signature shaken, not stirred martinis. But, as VOA correspondent Gary Thomas report

VOA常速英语2007年-Bush Confident of CIA Tapes Probe

By Scott Stearns White House 20 December 2007 President Bush says he has confidence in a Justice Department investigation into the CIA's destruction of videotapes showing the harsh interrogations of two suspected al-Qaida terrorists. The president's

2006年VOA标准英语-Shakeup at CIA Follows Stormy Period

By Gary Thomas Washington 08 May 2006 National Intelligence Director John Negroponte briefs the media at the White House about President Bush's choice of Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden to replace outgo

VOA常速英语2007年-US Lawmakers, Rights Advocates Question CIA Tap

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 07 December 2007 U.S. Congressional Democrats are asking the Justice Department to investigate whether the CIA's destruction of videotapes documenting the interrogation of terrorism suspects amounts to obstruction of just

VOA标准英语2008年-Asia Stocks Fall on US Financial Concerns

Fears over the extent of U.S. financial woes have rattled Asian markets, despite U.S. government attempts to shore up investor confidence. Heda Bayron reports from Hong Kong. Woman walks by electronic stock board in downtown Tokyo, 15 Jul 2008, as J

ESL Podcast 553 – A Homeowners’ Association

Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the homeowners association ? Emiliano: Im just tired of all of the waste and not having a say . Our dues keep going up and there seems to be special assessments every year. Im not even sure the

VOA双语新闻：US Senate Vote Bans CIA from Waterboarding

The U.S. Senate has defied a veto threat from President Bush and approved legislation that would prohibit intelligence agencies from using extreme interrogation techniques, including waterboarding. The measure was included in a bill to authorize inte

VOA常速英语2007年-CIA Chief to Testify Before Congress on Interro

By Paula Wolfson Washington 09 December 2007 The U.S. Congress is wasting no time launching its own inquiry into a decision by the U.S spy agency to destroy tapes of interrogations of terror suspects. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports Central Intelligence

美国国家公共电台 NPR CIA Chief Pushes For More Spies Abroad; Surveillance Makes That Harder

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Before she became the director of the CIA, Gina Haspel spent much of her career overseas and undercover. And she wants more CIA officers doing the same. In her one speech as head of the spy agency, she said a top priority is to..