Afghans Hopeful, But Worried About Future Modest changes There is a growing middle class in Afghanistans cities, including the capital Kabul. 在阿富汗的城市中,包括首都喀布尔在内,中产阶级正在不断壮大。 It is an increasi

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(44) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(八月)

.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, just back from a visit to the Gaza Strip, says he was deeply affected by the destruction and suffering he witnessed. He called on Israel and Hamas to turn their unilateral cease-fires into a lasting peace. U.N. Sec

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(47) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(一月)

World AIDS Day 2012 More Hopeful Than in Past According to the United Nations, about 34 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and 2.5 million were infected last year alone. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control says there is a

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(51) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(十二月)

By Greg Flakus Houston 27 April 2006 Senators, from left, Debbie Stabenow, Richard Durbin and Maria Cantwell discuss rising gasoline prices at an Exxon station on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 26,

发表于:2019-01-03 / 阅读(110) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(四月)

By Brian Padden Washington, D.C. 19 June 2007 June 20th is International Refugee Day so we are turning our attention to the refugee situation in Iraq. The United Nations says nearly four million Iraqis have fled from their homes seeking refuge in eit

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(107) / 评论(0) 分类 2007年VOA标准英语(六月)

By Jim Malone Washington 13 June 2008 The war in Iraq continues to be a sharp point of difference between the two presumptive U.S. presidential nominees, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has bee

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(133) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(六月)

By Phuong Tran Dodel, Senegal 18 March 2007 During the final campaign week in Mauritania's second round of the presidential election, two white Arab candidates are trying to court the sizable black vote in a country long divided by color and ethnici

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(114) / 评论(0) 分类 2007年VOA标准英语(三月)

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 14 April 2006 Goz-Amer camp, one of 12 UNHRC-run camps in eastern Chad The United Nations refugee agency says it is alarmed over the possible impact of the violence in Chad on h

发表于:2019-01-09 / 阅读(113) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(四月)

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 29 July 2006 The U.N. refugee agency is sending the first convoys of aid for Lebanon from Syria today. The UNHCR says it plans to deliver 400 tons of emergency relief supplies to Beirut over three days. ---------- Lebanese Red

发表于:2019-01-09 / 阅读(131) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(七月)

By Greg Flakus Houston 25 May 2006 Jeff Skilling, center, flanked by lawyer Dan Petrocelli and police officers walk to Houston courthouse for verdict The jury in the Enron fraud and conspiracy trial Thursday delivered guilty verdicts on all six char

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(131) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(五月)

Presidential transitions always present the opportunity to reflect on the past and look toward the future, often at the same time. That is the case this week in Washington as preparations continue for Tuesday's inauguration of Barack Obama as the na

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(88) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(一月)

Obama, House Speaker Take Positions on Budget Before Negotiations Fresh from his election victory, President Barack Obama sounded conciliatory Friday - inviting congressional and business leaders to the White House next week to begin discussions on a

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(75) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(十一月)

Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub Hopeful Despite Going Blind 失明歌手充满希望 音乐谱写充实人生 The year 2011 has been a roller coaster ride for jazz and blues guitarist Jeff Golub. The release of his newest album came after the musician lost

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2011年(十月)

Beat Refinery Teaches DJ Hopefuls Hip Moves What I am doing is called beat juggling. Essentially you are taking one record and putting it on both turntables, so while this one plays I am getting this one ready to start back of the beginning of the lo

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(50) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(十二月)

The pearl luggers then turned their attention to something else, a much bigger target. The reef has always provided a great haven for large animals, like turtles who nest on the coral piece. Whole populations of turtles were brought to the verge of e

发表于:2019-01-22 / 阅读(40) / 评论(0) 分类 自然百科2011年

Wenatchee is actually quite musical, I'm pleased to say. There are lots of choirs, trios, quartets, jazz groups, singers, and locations for them to perform. It is a growing trend, as well. Music isn't very well funded in public schools, but the avail

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(53) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

By June Soh and Rosanne Skirbble New Orleans 12 May 2006 watch Wildlife Refuge report Louisiana wildlife refuge with hurricane demage The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was one for the record books: 2

发表于:2019-01-30 / 阅读(297) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(五月)

By Paula Wolfson White House 11 September 2006 President Bush is marking the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a pilgrimage to the three sites where Americans lost their lives. It is a day of reflection for the pres

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(141) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(九月)

By Barbara Schoetzau New York 04 August 2006 U.N. Security Council President Nana Effah-Apenteng has expressed frustration at the slow pace of efforts to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. U.N. officials also say the humanitar

发表于:2019-02-12 / 阅读(162) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(八月)

今天我们要学的词是hopeful。 Hopeful, 做为名词,指希望在某个领域获得成功的人。 A Presidential hopeful, 希望参选总统的人。本届奥斯卡最佳女主角桑德拉.布洛克获奖一天前, Oscar hopeful Sandra Bu

发表于:2019-02-18 / 阅读(72) / 评论(0) 分类 英语单词荟萃