I have a phenomenal memory for faces. There is no doubt about that. The only snag (潜在的困难) is that I can never remember the names that go with them. Only the other day, I raised my hat to one fellow, quite distinguished-looking he was, and I

发表于:2019-01-02 / 阅读(130) / 评论(0) 分类 午后咖啡

Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is the serial comma. Here's a listener: Hi, Grammar Girl. This is Patti from Houston... Patti and her friends are debating about the serial commathe comma that comes before the final conjunction in a list. Here's a se

发表于:2019-01-02 / 阅读(89) / 评论(0) 分类 英语语法 Grammar Girl

Grammar Girl here. Today were going to recall that the principal is indeed your pal, but well also see that a principal can be so much more. In this episode well talk about the various ways to use principlethats p-l-eand principalthats p-a-l. (These

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在沙特阿拉伯, 并没有那么一条成文法律不允许妇女开车。但这种行为却是被禁止的。两年前,马纳尔谢里夫决定身体力行去鼓励女性打破传统去开车,她把她自己开车的视频晒在YOUTUBE上。来

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当乌里艾隆在读物理学博士时,他曾经觉得自己是一个失败者,因为他所有的研究方向都走向了死胡同。但是,在即兴表演的帮助下,他最终意识到在迷路的过程中也可以找到乐趣。这个演讲

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Hannahs daddy was a teacher who barely made enough money to raise his six kids. Hannah wore hand-me-downs from her older sisters. For Christmas she usually got used dolls and books. As a child, she yearned to have the beautiful clothes, cars, and hom

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 365个英语简短小故事

-The joyous Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth moon, around the time of the autumn equinox(秋分). Many referred to it simply as the Fifteenth of the Eighth Moon. This day was also considered as a harvest festi

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Clare: So did you have a choice about what sort of job you were going to have in the military? Mike: No, we don't. Once you enlist, you have to go through a--what do you call it?-- a health medical check up and you'll be given grade A to F. If you ge

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(53) / 评论(0) 分类 原版英语对话1000个

By Suzanne Presto Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the breaking of the fast after the holy month of Ramadan. As hundreds of Muslims bow in prayer, bright gold balloons above their

发表于:2019-01-09 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA2004(下)--新闻盘点

A: Good morning, is this Ryan? B: You are speaking with Ryan. How can I help you? A: Ryan, this is Malia, and I need to call in sick today. B: What seems to be the problem? A: I went hiking and have terrible poison oak. B: When did you get that? A: I

发表于:2019-01-10 / 阅读(42) / 评论(0) 分类 英语情景对话-健康

Health Report - The risks of Language for Health Translators 健康报道 - 卫生信息的翻译忌讳 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report in Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。 Translators Without Bord

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今天我们要讲的两个习惯用语都是以walk这个字为主的。Walk就是走路的意思。我们要讲的两个习惯用语一个是好事。另一个是坏事。我们先来讲第一个吧!To walk down the aisle. To walk down就是:走下

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A: Hello, I would like to speak with Ryan. B: This is Ryan. How may I help you? A: Ryan, this is Malia, and I am afraid that I am feeling a bit under the weather. B: Do you know what the problem is? A: I have a horrible rash from poison oak. B: Have

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BBC Learning English Weekender My Job Special Yvonne:Hello, Im Yvonne Archer and this is Weekender from bbclearningenglish.com! In todays programme, a My Job special as we hear about the work of a young woman named Sarah Niles. As you listen, try to

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(99) / 评论(0) 分类 Weekender

Todd: Hey, Victor, I hear you're going home tomorrow. Victor: Yes, I am. Todd: Ah, that's too bad... So how long have you been here? Victor: I've been here for two weeks. Todd: I'm sorry, I was never sure. Why did you come to Japan? Victor: Came to J

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A: I need to talk to you about something. B: What did you need to talk about? A: I have some questions about my lease. B: Like what? A: Exactly how long is my lease for? B: Your lease will be up in three years. A: What will happen if I move out befor

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A: Hello, may I speak to Alice please? B: This is she. How's it going? A: I've been trying to call you all day. B: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up. A: It's okay. B: So what were you calling me about? A: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to h

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HEALTH REPORT – June 19, 2002: Walking By Lawan Davis This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Researchers agree that intense physical exercise is not the only way to gain better health. Studi

发表于:2019-01-30 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 健康与环境

Letter Attributed to al-Qaida Affiliate Cl aims Responsibility for Spanish Blasts Nick Simeone The death toll has risen to at least 190 after a series of bombs placed on rush hour trains in Madrid Thu

发表于:2019-01-31 / 阅读(108) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA2004(上)--各类新闻

介绍: American Juniors,一个由类似美国偶像的节目选拔出来的19人之多的庞大少年团体.他们的幕后推手就是大名顶顶的 Simon Fuller!American Juniors无论选拔形式还是组合样式都有些类似英国的S Club 8.男女交叉而且都是年纪非常小的少年!American Juniors是从报名参

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