Sudanese Activist Artist Breaks Down Borders In an audio montage of memories from refugees, the sounds of gunfire and explosions mix with crying babies. Narrator Michelle Orecchio describes how to reverse war's grip on so much of humanity. All it tak

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(42) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(三月)

If you scold him, you are like a nanny to him; If he scolds you, it is because he cares for you. If you break your promise, you cannot be trusted; If he breaks his, he is forced to do so. If you smoke, you are a bad girl; If he smokes, he is a gentl

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今天我们要学的词是 prop up。 Prop up的原意是指托住、支撑,以免倒塌,引申出来有帮助、鼓励、支持的意思。The US Department of Agriculture has proposed to spend US$4.7 billion to prop up farmers hurt by tariffs,

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By Zulima Palacio Washington, D.C. 24 July 2007 The new book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the fastest-selling book in history with record sales around the world. Producer Zulima Palacio prepared the story. Jim Bertel narrates it. The seven

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gold teeth and a curse for this town were all in my mouth. only, i don't know how they got out, dear. turn me back into the pet that i was when we met. i was happier then with no mind-set. and if you'd 'a took to me like a gull takes to the wind. wel

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(52) / 评论(0) 分类 金属

By Melinda Smith Washington, D.C. 19 February 2007 watch Norovirus report It can be called stomach flu, food poisoning or acute gastroenteritis. Medical experts call it the Norovirus, and this family of viruses causes diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and

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Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised a record of $150 million in September, giving him a significant cash advantage over his opponent John McCain. The Democratic nominee is using his treasure chest to purchase television and radio ads in clos

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By Brian Wagner Miami 22 September 2009 A supporter of Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya runs during clash with riot police in front of Brazil embassy in Tegucigalpa, 22 Sep 2009 Riot police in Honduras on Tuesday broke up marches by supporte

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(九月)

ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: We're going to meet one of Mexico's most popular standuperos (ph), stand-up comedians. Sofia Nino de Rivera is among those in the country giving comedy a new voice. Comedians in Mexico have long been controlled by the leading tel

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 2017年NPR美国国家公共电台7月

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Here's a question. Are you thinking of changing jobs or maybe a different radical life change like getting married or getting divorced or something more mundane? Maybe you want to ask your boss for a raise. Well, there is a r

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(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, HIJABI) MONA HAYDAR: (Rapping) What that hair look like? Bet that hair look nice. Don't that make you sweat? Don't that feel too tight? LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Mona Haydar first made her mark with the music video Hijabi. Billbo

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Pritzker Breaks Campaign Finance Record, Annoys Illinois With $80 Million Of Ads AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: It's official. J.B. Pritzker has contributed more money to his own campaign than any other candidate in history. The Democrat is running for governo

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By Nico Colombant Dakar 11 November 2006 Clashes between fighters loyal to rival presidential candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo left two civilians dead on Saturday as fresh partial election results showed the gap between the contenders

发表于:2019-01-20 / 阅读(106) / 评论(0) 分类 2006年VOA标准英语(十一月)

Over the last few months, Ive been talking about a choice we face as a country. We can either settle for an economy where a few people do really well and everyone else struggles to get by, or we can build an economy where hard work pays off again whe

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史上最成功的演奏家,继创下Billboard排行榜流行榜榜首、葛莱美奖得主、全美音乐奖得主等多项唱片界记录后,睽违3年2002最新登峰造极之作. Kenny G自从1982年推出首张个人同名演奏专辑以来,已有多首Billboard畅销金曲佳绩以及超过三亿的惊人销售记录,可说是史上最成

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今天我们要学的词是 inundate. Inundate 是泛滥,淹没的意思。The police hotline is inundated with tips. 警察局的热线电话收到了无数条线索。Thousands of illegal immigrants inundated the LA school district with requests

发表于:2019-02-02 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 英语单词荟萃

今天我们要学的词是repeal. Repeal, 撤销,废止。在国会中期选举中, California voters rejected a call by the teachers unions to repeal a series of tax breaks for corporations, 加州选民否决了教师工会提出撤销公司减税

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(56) / 评论(0) 分类 英语单词荟萃

今天我们要学的词是productive。 Productive, 有多产,高效的意思 。 He is a very productive writer, 他是一位高产作家。美国全国咖啡联合会报告说, Coffee breaks not only provide health benefits but also make peopl

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(48) / 评论(0) 分类 英语单词荟萃

Artist:Acid House Kings Song:This Heart Is A Stone They say your middle name is trouble But I know its Caroline They say you remind them of problems But I think you look like Audrey Caroline, I know that you put on a show Every time you two disag

发表于:2019-02-11 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 金属

Danny: Are you sure we should start accepting credit cards from our customers? Weve always been a cash-only business. Katy: I think we need to for the convenience of our customers. It wont be as big a nuisance as you think, with this new cash registe

发表于:2019-02-19 / 阅读(45) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客