ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Some of this year's best-selling writers are better known for their way with tools than words. They are stars on HGTV, the network that shows us how to buy, sell and fix up our homes. NPR's Lynn Neary looks at their transition from

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(106) / 评论(0) 分类 2016年NPR美国国家公共电台12月

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The Aldens called a porter and got him to make up Annies room early so she could rest. Stay here, Violet said. Your ankle hurts you and youre very upset. Rest will do you good. But what if the person who has my posters gets off the train while Im sle

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Zimbabwe wants small business to be able to get credit to start or grow a business. If the countrys Parliament approves a bill proposed last week, business owners will be able to use cows, cars, machines and other movable property to secure loans. In

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on cross3561 by Roonatic Good morning. The Royal Commissions interim report into the Black Saturday bushfires will be released later today. It is expected to recommend major changes to Victorias controversial stay or go policy. Australias biggest cot

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23. An important property of a scientific theory is its ability to _____ further research and further thinking about a particular topic. A. stimulate B. renovate C. arouse D. advocate stimulate 刺激

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Its been two weeks since a forest fire started in Mendocino County, while the cause and origin of the fire are still under investigations. Officials say it is now that largest wildfire in the states history. A few lucky residents have been allowed to

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Obama, China's Xi to Hold Informal Meetings In California The formal welcome that awaited Chinas previous leader, Hu Jintao, in 2011 will be absent for Chinese president, Xi Jinping. Xi, when he was China's vice president, met with President Obama at

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Lawmakers are trying to reconcile two different versions of a tax bill, one passed by the House, the other by the Senate. They do seem to agree - Republicans, anyway - on two changes that affect America's schools. NPR's Cory Turn

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Never before in the history of our country have most of the advanced degrees been awarded to women but now they are. Since the dawn of men, it's hardly more than 100 years since we were even allowed into these buildings except to clean them, but soon

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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. Im Joshua Leo. Voice 2 And Im Christy VanArragon. 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 Park Place! Voice 2 Oxfor

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This past Friday, municipal officials in Beijing became the latest to bow to pressure on home prices, increasing down payments for first-time purchasers to a minimum of 35 percent, one of the highest levels among China's biggest cities. Just hours la

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电梯故障 Elevator Accident 本杰明下班回家,遇到了小小的电梯故障,他会因这次故障发表怎样的感慨呢?让我们来洗耳恭听吧! Listen Read Learn Benjamin: That was really a nightmare! Shirley: Honey, what's up? Benjamin: I was stuck between 15th and 16th flo

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China to Further Promote Housing System Encouraging Renting and Purchasing A recent survey by the Global Cities Business Alliance, a London-based non-profit, has found Beijing is - by far - the most expensive city in the world to rent an apartment. C

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It is being reported China is going to further tighten the curbing policies for second-time homebuyers. Down payment ratio is likely to be raised to 70 percent and lending rate could also be set at 1.3 times the benchmark rate - currently that rate s

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The State Intellectual Property Office is reporting patent applications by new energy vehicle manufacturers here in China have surpassed 2 thousand. This is the 3rd highest in the world only behind Japan and the US. Gan Shaoning is the Deputy Directo

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Five years after they disappeared, lost jewels belonging to the wife of the US ambassador to the Netherlands have been found. Dawn Arnall had already received an insurance payout for her loss. However, the misplaced gems had been found and held for s

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Topic1 Property Registration Rule To Take EffectThis time it is for real. China will implement long-awaited property registration rules from next week, in a move that could give the country's anti-corruption investigators extra ammunition and pave th

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