Carl Wilson wanted the latest phone. It cost $400. He begged his parents for it. Sorry, they said. It's too expensive. Still Carl kept bugging them. He would not give it up. He cried to them like a baby. His parents felt bad. They wanted to make thei

发表于:2018-12-04 / 阅读(65) / 评论(0) 分类 英语第4级听力-English Level 4

After their trip to the amusement park, the children hiked home. After opening the door, Benny ran in and threw himself on the sofa. I feel bad, he said. Do you have a cold? Henry asked. No. Bennys voice was muffled as he pulled the pillow over his h

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(94) / 评论(0) 分类 25 The Amusement Park Mystery

Sneaky Phone Marketers Outfox 'Caller ID' One telephone feature that seemed revolutionary when it was introduced in the 1970s - but now is quite standard - is Caller ID. Its a message that appears on your phone as its ringing, showing you the telepho

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(52) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(一月)

Bad news over the phone A: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking. B: Yes, Mr. Emory? A: Ive got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. Were going to have to start from scratch. B: I thought they had alread

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02An Annoying Cell Phone User GLOSSARY over above another sound; with a noise that is loud enough for one to hear even though there is another noise at the same time* We couldnt hear the movie over the people who were talking next to us in the theate

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(110) / 评论(0) 分类 2008年ESL之日常生活

He puts on his glasses. He needs his glasses to read. He opens a book. He reads the first page. The phone rings. He picks up the phone. It is his wife. He talks with his wife. Then she says goodbye. He says goodbye. He puts down the phone. He picks u

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IN THE NEWS - Britain Shaken by Media Phone-Hacking 新闻报道 - 电话窃听门震惊英国朝野 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语新闻报道节目。 British reporters are known for doing almost anyth

发表于:2019-01-12 / 阅读(82) / 评论(0) 分类 2011年VOA慢速英语(七)月

By Bill Rodgers Washington 19 May 2008 Cell phones are an example of what is sometimes now called leapfrog technology, a product that allows developing nations the benefits of a reliable and extensive communications network without the heavy investme

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Network-Sharing System Improves Internet, Cell Phone Connections During major emergencies, like the Boston Marathon bombing in 2010, cell phone and Wi-Fi networks quickly get overloaded. A group of scientists at the Stevens Institute of Technology in

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2014年(十月)

Lesson 150 Please answer the phone. 1.Please answer the phone.请你接一下电话。 2.I'm on the phone.我正在打电话。 3.Did anybody phone me?有人打电话来找我吗? 4.I'll phone them up now.我现在就给他们打电话。 5.A phone

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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: And now to Broadway, where the biggest theater chain is now accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired patrons for free through their smartphones. That's a big deal because an estimated 48 million Americans have some degree of heari

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年NPR美国国家公共电台2月

NOEL KING, HOST: All right. The IRS estimates that taxpayers have lost more than $65 million because of phone scams related to taxes. And, as you might expect, these scams are most common during tax season. Reporter Paige Pfleger got a firsthand look

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(76) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年NPR美国国家公共电台4月

Switching Cell Phone Plans Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but Im still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thou

发表于:2019-01-22 / 阅读(173) / 评论(0) 分类 2012年ESL之日常生活

She dropped her phone. She picked it up. She looked at the screen. She gasped! The screen was cracked. She was upset. Her phone was important. She texted on her phone regularly. She frequently made phone calls. She had Internet access on her phone. I

发表于:2019-01-24 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 英语第3级听力-English Level 3

Hitomi: What are you unboxing? Jason: This is my new smartphone. It has every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality camera and video camera, and its a videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The touch- screen

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客

Carl: Im sorry, say that again. I couldnt hear you over that guy at the next table shouting into his cell phone. Stephanie: That guy is so rude. Were trying to have a leisurely conversation over a cup of coffee, and we have to out shout some inconsid

发表于:2019-02-07 / 阅读(50) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客

Salesperson: Hi, have you been helped ? Greg: No, I havent. Im looking for a new phone. Salesperson: Are you with our company right now? Greg: No, Im thinking about switching . Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a

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音乐咖啡厅:Beyonce联合Lady Gaga 性感出击Video Phone Artist:BeyonceLady Gaga Song:Video Phone Shawty, what your name is? Them hustlas keep on talkin' They like the way I'm walkin' You saying that you want me So press record, I'll let yo

发表于:2019-02-07 / 阅读(118) / 评论(0) 分类 音乐咖啡厅

Daily Life - Mobile Phone Plan (C0106) B: Yeah, Ive just moved here, and Id like to activate my cell phone, and Im not sure if I should go with a prepaid plan, or a monthly rate plan. A: I see. Well, can I have a look at your phone? Unfortunately,thi

发表于:2019-02-08 / 阅读(173) / 评论(0) 分类 纯正地道美语

I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa

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