11 Handling a Traffic Stop GLOSSARY siren the part of a police car, ambulance, or fire truck that makes a very loudnoise to let drivers know that they should move aside and allow it to go through * When I hear a siren, I know I should slow down or st

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It didnt take the Aldens long to unpack. In no time at all, they were following the wonderful cooking smells down the stairs to the kitchen. As they stood in the doorway they noticed a young woman standing by the stove with her back to them. Her blon

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Just as Henry reached for the light switch, there was a terrible crash. The Aldens could hardly believe their eyes when they saw Vanessa standing over a broken lamp, a flashlight in her hand. Now youve done it! she snapped, as doors opened upstairs.

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No sooner had the professor gone inside, than Lindsay stepped out the door. I thought Id find you here, she told the Aldens with a smile. I just wanted to let you know Ill be leaving in the morning. The children were surprised to hear this. You mean

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The Aldens got up early the next morning. They wanted to surprise Kate with a special breakfast. While they worked, they talked about Thanes rhyme. Maybe it really was just a parlor game, Jessie was saying as she sliced a cantalope into wedges. Henry

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IN THE NEWS - Arrest of Mladic Brings Serbia a Step Closer to EU This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week, Serbia arrested one of Europe's most wanted men. Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic spent sixteen years in hiding. He is acc

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06 Buying Fake Products GLOSSARY designer with a particular label or brand, especially in fashion * Why would you pay $200 for a pair of designer jeans when regular jeans costjust $25? steal a bargain; something that offers very good value for a smal

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I have only one thing to say. U-turn if you want to. The ladys not for turning. Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Britain from 1979 until 1990.Very few were indifferent about her.Often called the Iron Lady. But she is the only woman to have held t

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Lindsay: So, since you've been working so hard to plan this wedding, what are you worried about? Chris: I suppose I'm a little bit worried about the fact that we've never lived together. Lindsay: Oh, really? Chris: So once we get married, it will act

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This is the VOA Special English Education Report. (MUSIC: Cabaret) The word cabaret brings to mind images of singers in nightclubs, or maybe Liza Minnelli performing years ago in the movie Cabaret. What the word does not bring to mind is college dorm

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EU Membership Fails to Spark Enthusiasm in Croatia In Brussels, the fireworks are already being set off as the Croatian flag joins 27 other member countries in the political heart of the European Union. So how will life change for the ordinary Croati

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Skopje Protests Underscore Balkan Tensions 斯科普里的抗议活动凸显了巴尔干半岛的紧张局势 LONDON Protest marches on consecutive days in the Macedonian capital, Skopje, brought tens of thousands of people into the streets this week

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今天我们要学的词是burst into。 To burst into something, 意思是突然爆发出来。 The room burst into laughter at the joke, 房间里所有人都被这个笑话逗得开怀大笑。不久前好莱坞话题女王林赛.罗韩被判入狱

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Our TV critic says you need to know about this season of The Bachelorette. For the first time, a black woman is the star of ABC's dating show. And here's why Eric Deggans says last night's episode was important, even if you don't

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Warren: So Lindsay, we're both teachers and sometimes our students go off to camp over the summer break. Did you ever go to camp when you were younger? Lindsay: I did go to camp. The camp I went to was called Pilgrim Pines. Warren: What was that like

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Jake: So, Lyndsay do you like to text message a lot on your cell phone? Lindsay: Yeah, actually, I text message a lot. Jake: I don't do it so much. Sometimes I prefer to just call someone on the phone if I'm in a hurry. Lindsay: Yeah, I go both ways.

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I was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud siren and lights flashing. I pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your drivers license, proof of insurance, and car registrat

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Lindsay: So, since we are talking about technology, I have a question for you. Is there any gadget or technology that you're really addicted to? Jake: That would have to be video games. I have pretty much every video game console that was releases si

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Jake: So, Lyndsay do you like to text message a lot on your cell phone ? Lindsay: Yeah, actually, I text message a lot. Jake: I don't do it so much. Sometimes I prefer to just call someone on the phone if I'm in a hurry. Lindsay: Yeah, I go both ways

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Lindsay: So Jake, we are thinking of getting a dog. What do you think about that? Jake: Well, that could be a good idea. Dogs can make good companions. Lyndsay: Yeah, I think so. That's why we want to get one, but the problem is our apartment is real

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