jail [a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those serving sentences for crimes that are not serious] He was sentenced to ten days in jail. jewel [a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald] She keeps her valuable jewels at the

发表于:2018-12-01 / 阅读(129) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA慢速英语1500基础单词例句

Being Cited for a DUI Susan: Hey, Jack, youre an attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, Ive handled a few DUI cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if its a first offense, youll be fined and may

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The largest opposition party in Bangladesh is holding huge protests to demand the release of their jailed leader, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) says the country cannot hold free and fair elections without Z

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All the girl could want was a little attention From a man who's strong and not to mention Kiss and caressing her all night long But all that boy wants is to hit and run off He and his friends-they sit and they laugh Going around talking 'bout the gir

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Task3: St.Valentines Story Script Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. He wanted to have a big army, and he expected men to volunteer to jo

发表于:2018-12-11 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 新视野大学英语:视听说教程 3

PART A Micro-Listening 1. M: How come you're so late. What's happened? W: My bike broke down and I had to walk here. Q : What's the woman's problem? 2. W: Paul has been offered a new job, hasn't he? M: Yes, but he has turned it down. Q : What do you

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Tighten your harness to the storm Channel your waves to chase me once more Carry on carry on carry on Your honor is sleeping with the saints We are alive and loving the stakes Carry on carry on carry on Open your mind to the light of hysteria Chasing

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Italy's top court has upheld a jail sentence against former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. The Italian Supreme Court confirmed a four-year jail term and ordered a new appeal trial for a related ban on public office. Because of a 2006

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You will bo given a raise after three-momth probation period. 三个月的试用期结束后你的薪资会得到提升。 How long is my probation? 试用期有多久? Three months. And you will be given a raise after that. 三个月,而且之后还

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Chef Bruno Abate owns one of the best pizzerias in Chicago. His restaurant makes thin pizzas, heated in an oven with a wood-burning fire. They come with toppings like mushrooms, onions, olives, tomatoes and Italian meats. Each pizza sells for between

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1. NASA says it's unaware of any astronauts who flew after heavy drinking, but the Space Agency says it is investigating. An independent panel says astronauts were cleared to fly after drinking despite warnings from NASA doctors. 2. Stocks continue t

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(127) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2007

1. President Bush meets Pope Benedict XVI defending his humanitarian record after the Pope expresses concerns about what he calls the worrisome situation in Iraq. On the streets of Rome, thousands of anti-American protestors denounced Bush. 2. It's a

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1.Screaming and crying, Paris Hilton was escorted out of a courtroom and back to jail after a judge ruled she must serve out her entire 45-day sentence behind bars rather than under house arrest. 2. U.S. Marine Corps General Peter Pace will leave his

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【讲解】: Two Chinese citizens have been deported by the Canadian[ k??ne?di?n ] authorities for being caught in possession of child pornographic materials on their electronic devices (mobile phones and laptops). deport v. 把驱逐出境 author

发表于:2019-01-17 / 阅读(106) / 评论(0) 分类 英语俚语天天说

He loves Superman. Superman is his hero. He tries to be just like Superman. He is 30 years old. He has loved Superman since he was six. He has read every Superman comic book at least twice. He knows everything about Superman. Ask him any question abo

发表于:2019-01-22 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 英文短篇故事(纽约)

Can you tell me a story, Frank? Tell me something good. A long time ago, you and me were fighter pilots in the war. The Flanagan Brothers. We were famous. No matter what, I want you two to stay together. Frank, Frank. What happened? We've got to go.

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GWEN IFILL: Now: bringing health care to an often-forgotten population. One out of three of those newly eligible for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are expected to be former inmates after their release from prison or jail. It's a story that h

发表于:2019-01-27 / 阅读(90) / 评论(0) 分类 PBS访谈健康系列

wheeler-dealer fifth wheel 上次我们学过两个由

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Tender Is the Night - Book Two by F. Scott Fitzgerald Chapter 23 Until one o'clock Baby Warren lay in bed, reading one of Marion Crawford's curiously inanimate Roman stories; then she went to a window and looked down into the street. Across from the

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Voice 1 Thank you for joining us for todays Spotlight. Im Rebekah Schipper. Voice 2 And Im Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 In Ja

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