9 Ninette de Valois 9 妮内特德瓦卢瓦 Dame Ninette established ballet in a Britain that had no ballet tradition. 妮内特德瓦卢瓦夫人在英国创建了芭蕾舞团,而当时的英国人从未接触过芭蕾舞。 Her Royal Ballet Schoo

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Buying Theater Tickets Susie: I cant believe Im going to get to see my favorite actor in a play. I want front row seats! David: Im looking at the venues seating plan right now and all front row seats are taken for the entire run. Im guessing that sea

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I am very proud of you, children, Grandfather said. He spread the newspaper on the breakfast table. The story about the food pantry was right on the front page! The Gr . . . Greeet . . . Turkey He . . . Benny tried to sound out the words in the headl

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I just cant believe it, Ray told Aunt Jane and the Aldens on opening night. They were gathered in Ferns dressing room during intermission. Tickets have been selling like hotcakes! Isnt it wonderful? said Fern, who was sitting at her dressing table. T

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It was late when the second movie ended and the last of the cars had left the drive-in theater. Uncle Flick had returned to the house, and all seemed quiet outside. Watch stood at the door to the porch. He wanted to go for one last walk before bedtim

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What just happened to the Dukes Dogs sign? Jessie said. I dont know, said Henry. But Im sure Mr. Duke isnt happy. Look, there he is now, said Violet. He just walked through the front gate. Mr. Duke wasnt just unhappyhe was angry. The children watched

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The Aldens all stood in the lobby and Grandfather said, This is our last day in New York. I have an appointment this afternoon. What do you children intend to do? I want to swim in the purple pool, Benny said. Henry laughed. Im sure by now the pool i

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Now the VOA Special English Program American Stories. Our story today is called Paul's Case. It was written by Willa Cather. Paul's Case will be told in two parts. Here is Kate Gland with part one of the story. Paul hated school. He did not do his h

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EXPLORATIONS - The Works of William Shakespeare Remain Full of Life Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. Today, Steve Ember and Barbara Klein tell us about one of the most influential and skillful writers in the history of

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What are you doing this Saturday? Not much. Do you want to go see a movie? That sounds good. What's playing at the Century Fox?* Candlelight in the Window. Should we go see it? I'd rather not. I don't like horror movies How about Run of the Mill? No.

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Is it really haunted, Grandfather? asked six-year-old Benny, his eyes huge. Haunted? James Alden looked puzzled, but only for a moment. Oh, I suppose you children heard me on the phone? Jessie poured more milk into Bennys glass. Yes, you were talking

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05Describing Boring and Exciting Things GLOSSARY to split up to separate; to stop doing something together and instead dodifferent things; to go different ways* Whenever they go to the grocery store, they split up so that she gets the fruits and vege

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Mike: Hey Amanda, are you doing anything this weekend? Amanda: I don't have any special plans. Why? Mike: There is a new movie coming out. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me? Amanda: What kind of movie is it? Mike: It's a science fiction mov

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Paul / England speaker The typical thing that annoys people, or annoys me, in the theater is the rustling and crunching of different food types, and also the kicking, whether it's intended or not, the kicking of the back of your seat. And also, in so

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George Abbott was known as Mister Broadway Written by Nancy Steinbach (Theme) VOICE ONE: I'm Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I'm Steve Ember with the Special English program. People in America. Every week we tell about a person important in the hist

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President Obama is failed credit of his Iran Bill in his speech on Wednesday. He warned the Congress that blocking the bill would damage the nations credibility and increase the likely of more war in the Middle East. Obama called it the nations most

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'The Book of Mormon' Dominates Tony Awards The American Theater Wing gave out its annual Tony awards on Sunday, honoring plays and musicals staged on Broadway in New York - considered the highest level of the U.S. theater industry. Broadway is an ind

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英语学习笔记: theater n. 剧院 corner n. 角落 continue v. 继续 Excuse me, could you please tell me how I can get to this theater? 打扰一下,请问这个剧院要怎么走呢? Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest 7

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A group of young future stars of the American stage are in Beijing to perform a series of classical Chinese stories. These young actors have gone a big step further than simply putting on traditional Chinese costumes and theater paint. They have imme

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Here in the Argentine capital, the El Ateneo bookstore is housed in what used to be a magnificent theatre. The theatre opened in 1919, and featured a wide variety of artistic performances from plays to tango dancers. Later it became a movie theater.

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