An evergreen tree is a Christmas tradition in many American homes. The tree is usually a pine or fir dressed with lights and other colorful decorations. Families might buy a cut tree or go to a tree farm and cut one down themselves. Some people bring

发表于:2018-12-01 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 2010年VOA慢速英语(十二)月

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The Pentagon says the US and coalition partners are carrying out air strikes against Islamic state extremist ISIS in Syria. A new front of US operation against the militants. The strikes are sent on Raka where ISISs headquarters are. Canadian border

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Finding a House to Buy Im looking to buy a house and I want a single-family home. I have been living in a townhouse for two years and I am tired of having common walls and very small yards. My new house will have to have a lot more square footage, a

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The magical mustard seed 神奇的芥籽 A woman's only son died. In her grief, she went to the holy man and asked, 一个女人的独生子死了。她非常伤心地找到神父问: What prayers, what magical incantations do you have to bring my so

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Paris intrigues, astonishes, provokes, overwhelms... and gets under your skin. The City of Light is the apex of architectural beauty, artistic expression, and culinary delight. As drop-dead arrogant as the Arc de Triomphe, as disarmingly quaint as a

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No one spoke for a moment as they gazed into the canyon. Dust blew down the dirt road that divided the buildings. That looks like a Wild West town, said Violet in awe. It is a Wild West town, Grandfather said with a grin. And its ours! You knew about

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Hollywood Celebrates Magic on Halloween 好莱坞在万圣节前夕庆祝魔术艺术 An imposing Victorian mansion overlooking Hollywood, the Magic Castle is specially decorated now with the images o

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1. With American flags in hands, tens of thousands of demonstrators packed the streets in downtown Dallas. The massive crowd is urging federal lawmakers to pass immigration reform that will legalize a

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If I was a Rich Girl See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl Think what that money could

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Presidential Architecture Showcased in Virginia The next time you run into an American and have a moment to talk, ask him or her two quick questions. But first, set the scene: You want that American to picture the green Virginia countryside, near the

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Families Joined By Marriage are Unlikely Fit in 'Jumping The Broom' The bride's family is wealthy; the groom's is working class. If they can get through the wedding ceremony, the young couple may stand a chance. It's a new film about family secrets a

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Mississippi Coast Still Rebuilding 6 Years After Katrina When Hurricane Katrina raged across the Gulf of Mexico six years ago, it devastated the100 kilometers of the Mississippi coast. Houses, schools, libraries and hotels became piles of broken wood

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March 27th, 1997 - In Nashville, Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King Jr., meets with James Earl Ray in prison for assassinating the civil rights leader. I just wanna ask you for the record: hum, did you kill my father? No, no, I didn't. Dexter Kin

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March 26th. 1979. In Washington, leaders of Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin: No more war, no more bloodshed, no more bereavement. Peace unto you, shalom! Salaam, forever!Egyptian Presid

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Topics: McJobs; Roberts Rules of Order; in for a dime, in for a dollar; a police officers beat, could versus would, center versus centre Words: McJob low-prestige advancement dead end to be regulated service industry turnover to polish McMansion coun

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Fortunately, Elvis didn't throw away a whole lot of stuff, says Curatorial Director Howard Kramer. Elvis Presley was among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, so it's no surprise that its museum in Cleveland, Ohio, is rol

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On the evening of the 10th of August, 1589, there was a wedding feast in one of the splendid mansions of the stately city. 1589年8月10日夜,在这个伟大城市的一座富丽堂皇的大厦里正举办一场婚宴。 The festivities were prolo

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To J. H. Reynolds Teignmouth, May 3rd 1818 My dear Reynolds; What I complain of is that I have been in so an uneasy a state of mind as not to be fit to write to an invalid. I cannot write to any length under a disguised feeling. I should have loaded

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