J:isn't it wonderful walking here? L:what do you mean? J:I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us. L:yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall. J:it's quite famous but don't you th

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Do you have this in blue? 你们这一件有蓝色的吗? That comes in green blue and red.那一件有绿色、蓝色和红色。 How much is it? 这件多少钱? How much does it cost? 这件多少钱? It's on sale at the moment. 现在正在打

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图片1 similar adj. 相似的,类似的 例句:The two buildings are similar on the whole. 从整体来看,这两幢楼是相似的。 similarly adv. 同样地,类似于 例句:We are similarly dressed. 我们的穿着差不多。 likewise

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Art seems to be a very personal thing, as far as what a person does and doesn't like. You must have found that, at some point in time, you have been in a place where all of a sudden you come across a piece of art that you absolutely love. That happen

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Different shapes and forms are everywhere. Boxes and street signs are square or rectangular. Balls and wheels are round. The sun and moon are round. Wedding rings are round. Eggs and light bulbs are almost round. Pyramids and arrow tips are triangula

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1. In the second full day of their convention, Republicans are looking to connect with critical voting blocs. Ann Romney told a women's event that her husband will keep the needs of women and families in mind. And Craig Romney described his father as

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(113) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2012(九月)

1. A federal judge says the National Security Agencys bulk collection of phone records violates the US constitutions ban on unreasonable searches. The judge put his decision on hold pending a nearly certain government appeal. 2. Four campus buildings

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Negotiations between Iran andthe US continue over Irans nuclear program. There are two weeks from adeadline for a framework deal, although they could decide to extend talks. Vanuatus president says thattiny pacific nation must rebuild after a cyclone

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This is AP News Minute. 1. A shrine in Bangkok reopened Wednesday, two days after a deadly blast at the site killed one people. Police say the suspected bomber did not act alone. 2. An explosion in Washington State demolished part of Motel 6 Tuesday

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AS IT IS 2016-04-19 Survivors Sought After Ecuador, Japan Quakes厄瓜多尔和日本发生地震 幸存者搜救工作还在继续 Efforts to rescue victims continue after strong earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan killed hundreds and injured thousands

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Inauguration Security -- A Year In The Planning Presidential inaugurations are elaborate. There's the swearing-in with domestic and foreign dignitaries present. The moving of the president to and from the White House, and the massive crowds that gath

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New Lab to Test Energy-Saving Technologies 新实验室测试节能技术 Most of the electrical energy in the U.S. is consumed by buildings and the building sector has the fastest growing rate, but up to now the country did not have a facility for c

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: This weekend marks five years since Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Northeast, causing billions of dollars in damage. Since then, New York City has rewritten its building codes to make low-lying neighborhoods more flood-proof.

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A: Hello, this is Betty. B: Hello, Betty. This is Larry. How many smoke detectors are on your ceiling? A: I have two smoke detectors. B: Do you have fresh batteries in both of them? A: Both batteries are pretty fresh. B: Very good. I have to come by

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Ladies and Gentleman! Step right this way please. Big ones at the back; little ones at the front. Come in close please ladies and gentleman. I'm going to show you something you'll remember for the rest of your lives. That's close enough there Andrea:

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Low-income families and great Americans I still say it's one of the greatest phases i've ever lived in my life. 低收入家庭 以及伟大的美国人我现在仍然认为 这是我生命中最好的时期之一 These buildings some of the greatest

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Today, the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, announced a new Head of the Christchurch city development. He is Warwick Isaacs. He has been in Christchurch since the day after the February earthquake last year, leading the demolition wo

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By Paul Sisco Washington 02 April 2008 An electric company in the sunny western U.S. state ofCalifornia plans to begin installing solar panels on rooftops of commercial buildings to produce environmentally friendly energy. VOA's Paul Sisco has the st

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As the death toll from the heat wave continues to rise...one Indian artist has carved a giant sand sculpture in the country's eastern city of Puri that highlights the dangerous effects of global warming. A simple but bold message...Act fast before it

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四、改变语序 改变语序主要指倒装句式。这种打破相对固定的常规次序的做法,或是为了强调句子的表达意义重心,或是强调一种表达语气,如虚拟语气

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