Anyone who wishes to truly get away from life on Earth may want to consider becoming a citizen of Asgardia. The nation hopes to build a permanent settlement on the moon. Asgardia was founded in 2016. Its organizers say it has about 200,000 citizens.

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(49) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年VOA慢速英语(七)月

A: What are you studying all day long for? Its summer vacation! B: I know! I hate it! But Im taking this crash course in math. A: Why? B: I have to take my exams for getting into the university, so I need to prepare. A: Do you think it will help? B:

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雪莉有点中年发福,于是想去健身房做点运动,该怎么办理健身卡呢,你知道吗?雪莉是怎么做的呢?一起往下看。 Listen Read Learn Clerk: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? Shirley: Well, I am a bit out of shape. I'm thinking about getting some exerci

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(65) / 评论(0) 分类 英语口语大赢家

Linda: I will buy these two books. 琳达:我买这两本书。 Salesman: Do you have a membership card? 店员:请问你有会员卡吗? Linda: No, I dont. 琳达:没有。 Salesman: The total price is 56 yuan. 店员:那一共56元。

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Clerk: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? Shirley: Well, I am a bit out of shape. I'm thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit. Clerk: Oh, that's good news for us. Shirley: So what do you provide? Clerk: First of all, we'll design a

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 英语大赢家上册

By Scott Stearns White House 19 March 2008 President Bush is backing Georgia's bid to join the NATO alliance. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush met in the Oval Office with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili ahead of ne

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(三月)

Membership I: What membership do you hold(have,possess)? C: I hold the membership of China Sociaty of World Economy. / I have the membership of Enterprise Management Association of Cbina. / I possess the membership of China Quality Control Society. /

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By Paula Wolfson Kyiv 31 March 2008 U.S. President George Bush has arrived in Ukraine - the first stop on a European tour that will also take him to Croatia, Russia and the NATO summit in Romania. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from Kyiv this is his fir

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Business leaders in Cape Verde are responding to their country's ascension to the World Trade Organization. While business leaders agree the measure should enhance the competitiveness of the island nation, Brent Latham reports from our West Africa b

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The European Union and Russia have reached an agreement on trade issues that paves the way for Moscow's entry into the World Trade Organization as early as next year. The deal opening the way for Russia's membership to the World Trade Organizations w

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Despite US Opposition, Palestinians Seek UNESCO Membership Despite strong opposition from the United States, the Palestinians are seeking full membership in UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is curre

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周末,雪莉要帮简去明星健身房询问一些详细的情况。那她有没有达到自己的目的呢? Listen Read Learn Receptionist: Is there anything I can do for you? Shirley: Yes, my best friend is a little out of shape now. She wants to join a fitness club. And I come

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By Roger Wilkison The European Commission has given Turkey the go-ahead to begin talks to join the European Union, but set a series of tough conditions and warned that there is no guarantee the negoti

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多数阿尔巴尼亚人支持加入欧盟 TIRANA, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- If a referendum were held in Albania Wednesday on the country's accession to the European Union (EU), 85 percent of Albanians would vote in favor, a survey showed Tuesday. The res

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Chinese officials are suggesting the BRICS Development Bank could be operational before year's-end. Vice-Finance Minister Shi Yaobin also says membership in the bank will not be limited to the group's five member states. The first meeting of the bank

发表于:2019-02-07 / 阅读(92) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

We all make excuses. But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are. Im too tired. I dont have the time. I dont feel motivated. Id rather do nothing. I dont have the money, equipment, space. I cant beca

发表于:2019-02-09 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 英语美文

The fitness industry 健身产业 It works out cheaper 降低成本运作 Cut-price gyms are seizing a growing share of a stagnant market 减价的健身房在萧条的市场中的份额日益增加 Bulk discount 批量折扣 GETTING out of a pricey

发表于:2019-02-17 / 阅读(49) / 评论(0) 分类 经济学人文艺系列

NAIROBI, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday formally approved Afghanistan's membership at its 10th ministerial conference in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Afghanistan has become the 164th WTO member and the 36th least de

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Bird-watching 鸟类观察 All aflutter 群情激动 Britain's largest conservation society is ruffling feathers 英国最大的鸟类保护组织现在面临着成员流失的危险。 ON January 24th and 25th around half a million people were expec

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ballet n.芭蕾舞 Erica's dream is to go to Russia and study ballet. 艾瑞卡的梦想是到俄罗斯学芭蕾。 gallery n.画廊 An impressionist painting exhibition is being held at the Paris Gallery. 巴黎画廊正展出印象派画作展。 r

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