Arif Mardin (far right) and his classmates, at VOA in the early 1960s. Grammy-award winning producer Arif Mardin died in 2006 after being diagnosed with cancer a year earlier. Now, four years after his death -- and through a loving tribute by his son

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(67) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2010年(六)月

In downtown Manhattan, New York City once again memorializes the events of September 11th 2001 with a pair of brilliant white beams called tribute in light. Tribute in Light is the work of several teams of architects and designers. The display is or

发表于:2018-12-11 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 万花筒2007年

The much-loved Australian artist Margaret Olley has died aged 88. Born in Lismore, the free-spirited painter held her first show in 1948 and had a career which spanned six decades. She was a generous benefactor who donated to galleries across the cou

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Soul singer Amy Winehouse has taken top spot on the British album chart just over a week after she was found dead at her London home. The 27-year-old has acclaimed Back to Black -- first grabbed the number one spot back in 2007. But it's now charting

发表于:2018-12-11 / 阅读(76) / 评论(0) 分类 澳洲ABC新闻快递2011年

以下段落是摘自新闻里的一些重要信息,并不是一个段落的听写。空内信息可在本新闻中全部找到,大家可以根据这些信息复述新闻。 一、泛听建议: 1、完整听一遍,掌握大意。 2、继续听,特

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And I said, really? 我说,真的吗? Really? 真的。 You're sure you want To go for a walk? 你确定你想要散步? We're about halfway to the neighborhood park, 我们走到邻近的公园, And he stops, you know. 半路上他停下来 He w

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World Press Freedom Day is on May 3 every year. The U.N. General Assembly introduced it in 1993. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press. It is also a reminder to governments to respect the right to freedom

发表于:2018-12-29 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 英语课程学习计划和讲义

Madonna: It Was Not Meant to Be an Aretha Tribute This is Whats Trending Today 这里是今日热点节目 American singer Madonna is being hotly criticized for her comments about legendary musical artist Aretha Franklin who died last week. 美国歌手

发表于:2019-01-03 / 阅读(57) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年VOA慢速英语(八)月

来自西班牙的安立奎-伊格莱西亚斯(Enrique Lglesias)出身音乐世家,他2001年10月发行专辑《奔逃》(Escape)中的第一首单曲即是这首《英雄》。磁性的嗓音,冷峻的面庞,痴情地唱着我能吻去你的伤痛、我会永远在你身旁、我是你的英雄石头听了也会流泪是网友的评价,至

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A charter plane carrying Brazilian football team Chapecoense crashed in Colombia Tuesday after reporting electrical problems, killing 76 of the 81 people on board. 本周二,一架载有巴西足球队沙佩科恩斯的包机在哥伦比亚坠毁,机

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(93) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association helps to improve the lives of thousands of people in Memphis, Tennessee February is Black History Month in the United States. The national observance pays tribute to people and events that have helped to shape Afr

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(56) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2010年(二月)

Chocolate as a Lifestyle Cecilia Perry has been coming to this shop, Chocolate Chocolate, almost every day for years. [I come here often] because they have the best chocolate in the entire region, said Perry. Esther Alpert comes in a couple of times

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英语学习笔记: instrumental piece 器乐曲 lead singer 主唱 invited lead singer 特邀主唱 a tribute to sb 向某人致敬 become a big hit 成为大热,风靡一时 become a minor hit 小火了一下,没有大热 You raise me up so I

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Move over, I want to slide in close to you, 坐进去,我想跟你坐靠近 so we can take the picture for our new website. 然后拍张照片放我们网站上 Look, if you want to get all lesbian with me, just go for it. 你想跟我搞拉拉情就

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U.S. President Barack Obama led Americans on Monday in honoring the legacy of the slain civil rights leader, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. For the president, the King Day holiday has a special meaning. Mr. Obama has often talked about America's jo

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(68) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2010年(一月)

During Amenhoteps sixteen-year-long rule, the empire did not run smoothly. The lands under Egypts control had to pay tribute. This meant that every year they had to send riches to the pharaoh. For instance, from Nubia in the south came gold. Lebanon

发表于:2019-02-13 / 阅读(63) / 评论(0) 分类 名人认知系列 Who Was

As people in the United States mourn the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, questions about the company's future are now being raised. CRI's Washington correspondent Wang Shanshan has been taking the temperature of people on the streets of the U

发表于:2019-02-14 / 阅读(63) / 评论(0) 分类 世界各地新闻集锦

The Oscars Hollywoods biggest night never needs introduction. People just watch it, or at least check out the winners list afterwards. The 84th Academy Awards, which ended last Sunday night, like any other previous ceremonies, has left us moments to

发表于:2019-02-14 / 阅读(70) / 评论(0) 分类 中英双语新闻

Just give me a reason, Just a little bit's enough Just a second, we're not broken, just bent An' we can learn to love again. It's in the stars, It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken, just bent And we can learn to love again. I

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Waking up was kind of strange The past two years have made a change You are barely on my mind Saying goodbye sure takes time Today you should turn twenty five With your best time flying by Not knowing where your future lies And all prepared to conque

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