Can US Win its War on Drugs? Anthony Papa spent 12 years in prison for attempting to deliver 125 grams of cocaine, his first and only try. His profit would have been $500. Although he discovered his talent for art behind bars, others suffered. I was

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(77) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(十二月)

What is this for, Ryan wondered as he looked at the bill from Enterprise car rental company. He and Amelia had traveled to Tucson over a month ago. He had wanted to take his car, but she said she didnt trust his car. Its a piece of junk, she said. Be

发表于:2018-12-11 / 阅读(76) / 评论(0) 分类 365个英语简短小故事

A: If the purchaser of your home wants you to carry part of the loan, is that good? B: Carrying a loan could be good or bad for you as a seller. A: Why would it be a good thing to carry a note on my own house? B: For investors who can afford to have

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(56) / 评论(0) 分类 卖房英语情景对话

A: How can I find out what I can carry in my luggage on an airline flight? B: You have to think about Customs regulations and airline regulations. A: What is the best place to get information about the Customs regulations for a country? B: It is easi

发表于:2018-12-30 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 旅游英语对话

Russell closed the tailgate of the pickup and they drove to the dock. It was a cold day, and it was raining. They transferred the barrel into the back of Russells 25-foot fishing boat. The boat was named Staci, although it had first been named Kathy,

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Beginners. It's that time of year again. The days are rapidly getting colder. There is frost in the morning on the grass, the sun is mild, and the colors of the trees and plants are quickly changing. Around this time every year, my husband plans a tr

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(87) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Marlboro is the worlds largest selling brand of cigarettes. It is made by the Philip Morris Company, originally a London-based cigarette maker. Philip Morris named the cigarette after the location of the companys first factory in Londons Great Marlbo

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(77) / 评论(0) 分类 各大品牌英文介绍

Pixar Animation Studios is the worlds most successful CGI animation film studio. It was started by Star Wars producer George Lucas, before Apple co-founder Steve Jobs bought it in 1986. Disney then bought the studios in 2006. Pixar has been responsib

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EXPLORATIONS - November 20, 2002: Harley-Davidson at 100 By Paul Thompson ((Sounds of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle)) VOICE ONE: Many people around the world know exactly what that sound is. This is Ma

发表于:2019-01-02 / 阅读(51) / 评论(0) 分类 Explorations

Broadcast: Feb 04, 2003 President Bush says America is determined to carry on the space exploration that was so important to the crew of the space shuttle Columbia. Mr. Bush says the seven astronauts

发表于:2019-01-03 / 阅读(100) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA2003(上)-科技先知

THE MAKING OF A NATION - June 13, 2002: World War Two / Science By David Jarmul Explosion of the first atomic bomb, July 16, 1945, in the New Mexico desert. (Picture - Library of Congress) VOICE 1: TH

发表于:2019-01-04 / 阅读(67) / 评论(0) 分类 The Making of a Nation

一年前,阿巴达韦萨生活在飓风桑迪过后断电的曼哈顿,为上网四处找电充。作为一个小说家,她从中发现其隐喻:在生活深度与数字世界连结的同时,我们是否错过了真实世界?

发表于:2019-01-05 / 阅读(70) / 评论(0) 分类 TED公开课:莫名关系

A: Hello, Nicole here. Who's calling, please? B: Hey, Nicole. It's Richard. I'm pretty sure you know why I'm calling. A: Yes, a dollar gets a dime that you're calling about the rent. B: Nicole, for the second month in a row, your rent is late. A: I t

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(97) / 评论(0) 分类 地道英语对话-租房

A: Hello. This is Nicole. B: This is Richard. Let's not play games. You know why I'm calling. A: Oh, not again! You're calling about the rent. B: Yes, your rent check is late, just like last month. A: What happened to my grace period? B: Why would th

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(77) / 评论(0) 分类 地道英语对话-租房

Burning Maria -Arredondo 很耐听,很受欢迎的歌 Song: Burning Artist: Maria Arredondo Style: Pop Passion is sweet Love makes weak You said you cherished freedom So you refuse to let it go Follow your fate Love and hate Never fail to seize the

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 听歌学英语

Sergei Prokofievs ballet version of Cinderella is a favorite with choreographers and dance lovers. Transcript of radio broadcast: 03 June 2008 VOICE ONE: Im Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: The Washington Ballets Brianne Bland as Cinderella And Im Shirley Gr

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA慢速英语2008年(六)月

A: Thanks for stopping by to evaluate my home. B: I want to make sure that you are very clear on what the steps are to selling a home. A: When can people come and see my home? B: We will have several Open House weekends. Various realtors will also sh

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 卖房英语情景对话

甜蜜得有点晕头转向的女孩,在向她的闺中密友倾诉着对即将到来的约会的期待:他就是我的梦中情人,他很棒,这样的男孩可不是天天都能碰上的。我该穿连衣裙配高跟鞋还是穿那条蓝色牛仔裤出去呢?德国天后莎拉-康娜(Sarah Connor)2003年专辑《难以置信》(Unbelievable

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(114) / 评论(0) 分类 音乐咖啡厅

英文歌词: Someday By: Sugar Ray Someday when my life has passed me by I'll lay around and wonder why you were always there for me One way, in the eyes of a passer by I'll look around for another try and fade away Just close your eyes and I'll take y

发表于:2019-01-10 / 阅读(116) / 评论(0) 分类 音乐咖啡厅

A: I really like that car and I am thinking of buying it. B: Yes, I agree. Do you want to take it to a mechanic to have it checked out? A: I already took care of that yesterday. B: That's good. Have you discussed the price with the seller? A: Yes, I

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(58) / 评论(0) 分类 英语情景对话-买车