28 Changing Roles of Public Education One of the most important social developments that helped to make possible a shift in thinking about the role of public education was the effect of the baby boom of the 1950's and 1960's on the schools. In the 19

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This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Concerns about a double-dip recession were back in the news this week. Some economists warned of the possibility of another downturn if governments withdraw growth measures too quickly. But others war

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A: How are you doing? B: Great. Whats up? A: I wanted to talk to you about something. B: What did you want to talk about? A: I just wanted to let you know that Im moving out. B: When? A: In the next few weeks. B: I dont understand why you want to mov

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I saw a car accident on the way to my office. A car, not braking in time, bumped into a motorcycle in front of it. Being hit by the car ,the rider flew high from the motorcycle and landed on the ground. A passerby hurriedly called an ambulance.No soo

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ENVIRONMENT REPORT -August 16, 2002: UN Report on Africa By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. A report by the United Nations Environment Program says Africa f

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DEVELOPMENT REPORT – October 21, 2002: Meningitis in Africa By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Health experts from Africa and international aid agencies have agreed on

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King Vikramaditya was known for his justice and kindness. Even Gods sought his help in setting issues. In his kingdom, no one was unhappy. His people loved him and were proud of him. Once, the Vikramaditya decided to build a palace on the riverbank.

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DEVELOPMENT REPORT – April 1, 2002: Ebola in Africa By Jill Moss Ebola virus (Photo -cdc.gov) This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The World Health Organization reports fifty -four pe

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Agriculture Report - In Africa, the Greening of the Sahel This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Niger is located in the Sahel area south of the Sahara. The west African country is largely hot, dry desert. But since the nineteen eighties

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THISISAMERICA-YoungActorsMakePortraitsComeAlive;USWomanWalksAcrossAfricafor STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. FAITH LAPIDUS: And Im Faith Lapidus. This week on our program, we hear about some teenagers in

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The drug Taxol is a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer, but it's very expensive and complicated to manufacture. Now, scientists at Tufts University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they've taken the first steps to make

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A: Hello. I'm leaving. Here is my key. B: Just one second, sir, and I'll give you your receipt. Here you go. A: Thank you very much. B: Sir, did you enjoy your stay here? A: Well, most of my time here was pleasant. And New York itself is fantastic. B

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A: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room. B: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir. A: Many thanks. B: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir. A: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great. B: I

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The U.S. House of Representatives is holding hearings ahead of the summit of the seven leading industrialized countries and Russia next week in Scotland hosted by British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The U.S. government has expressed support for the id

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A: I appreciate all your help with this move. B: Its the least I could do. Tell me where to put your furniture. A: That sofa should go in the living room. B: Was there a certain place you wanted the sofa? A: I think it would look best up against that

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A: I really need you to do something for me. B: Whats the problem? A: I cant get into my apartment. B: Howd you manage that? A: I dont know. B: Do you know where your key is? A: Its inside my apartment. B: I have a spare key. A: Will you let me use i

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A Very Outgoing Person 小丫:第三人称单数对中国人来讲是最容易犯错的,因为中文里面没有这一说!从小我们学英语就背:she和he作主语时,谓语动词要用第三人称单数。说起来简单,但背了这么

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MADRID, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Reigning ACB title holders Real Barcelona took their revenge over this season's runaway league leaders and Copa del Rey holders, Real Madrid, by sending their bitter rivals on the first bus home after a thrilling 111-108 wi

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Cement is a major component of concrete, the world's most widely used man-made material, an integral part of roads, bridges and buildings. But making cement requires heating limestone and other materials to very high temperatures, a process that rele

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THE HAGUE, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar qualified for the final of the Dutch Cup, the KNVB Beker, on Wednesday by beating PEC Zwolle and Ajax by identical 3-0 respectively. Ajax dominated the first half against AZ in Amsterdam, bu

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