2006年VOA标准英语-Convoy Escapes South Lebanon Town, Hundreds Rem

By Challiss McDonough Tyre, Lebanon 26 July 2006 A small group of Americans and Australians have made a perilous journey to safety from a tiny village near the Lebanese border. After the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon began, they spent two we

VOA标准英语2008年-US Supreme Court Rules Americans Have Right to

For the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a definitive ruling on the right of Americans to own guns. A five-to-four majority of the court ruled that individual citizens have the right to own firearms, and in the process it str

voa标准英语2008-Mugabe Ally Wounded in Zimbabwe Shooting

The Zimbabwe government says there has been an attempt on the life of its air force chief, Perence Shiri, who survived the ambush by gunmen who shot him in the hand. The news follows accusations by the government that the Movement for Democratic Cha

VOA标准英语2012--Clinton, Ouattara Discuss Ivorian Reconciliation

Clinton, Ouattara Discuss Ivorian Reconciliation Secretary Clinton and President Ouattara met at Abidjan's presidential palace for talks meant to underscore the Obama administration's commitment to democratic governance in Ivory Coast. The first visi

VOA标准英语2012--Rising Youth Unemployment Endangers Africa's Stability

Rising Youth Unemployment Endangers Africa's Stability One example is Ahmet Toure of Senegal who has never had a job. Toure makes his living buying second-hand jeans from flea markets around Dakar. Toure repairs and retailors them to sell them for a

VOA标准英语2012--Basketball Court Moves To Broadway

Basketball Court Moves To Broadway This sports arena introduction of basketball Hall-of-Famers Earvin Magic Johnson and Larry Bird sets the stage for a drama about a ferocious rivalry that turned into friendship. After seeing the script, Magic Johnso

VOA标准英语2011--Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas Making Comeback

Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas Making Comeback In the 1980s, the movie Gorillas in the Mist, made Rwanda's almost-extinct mountain gorillas famous. Now, they have come back from the brink, having increased their numbers three-fold to almost 800. The gori

VOA标准英语2011--Italy Growth Struggles to Bridge North-South Divide

Italy Growth Struggles to Bridge North-South Divide Italy is one of the most economically divided countries in Europe. The north - with cities like Milan and Turin - accounts for a large majority of the country's GDP, while the south often is viewed

VOA标准英语2011--Misrata Hospital Copes with Libya's War

Misrata Hospital Copes with Libya's War Wounded In Libya, forces opposed to former leader Moammar Gadhafi now control most of the country. But Gadhafi continues to evade capture and fighting continues in several important cities. The central coastal

VOA标准英语2011--South Sudan Puts on Dress Rehearsal for

South Sudan Puts on Dress Rehearsal for Independence The countdown is on for South Sudan's independence July 9, and the country's future capital is making its final preparations for the big day. Joy in Juba Right now we're on one of Juba's main stree

VOA标准英语2011--First of Japan Disaster Survivors Get Te

First of Japan Disaster Survivors Get Temporary Houses A month after the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, more than 125,000 people remain in evacuation centers. Others are living with relatives. Most of th

VOA标准英语2012--South Sudan Oil Dispute Raises Specter of War

South Sudan Oil Dispute Raises Specter of War South Sudan is retooling its armed forces - working to strengthen the former rebel Southern People's Liberation Army into a more formal military. Soldiers here at the Bilpam military base in Juba could be

VOA标准英语2012--South Africa University Students Ponder Future

South Africa University Students Ponder Future At the end of last year, about 350,000 Grade 12 students in South Africa passed their final exams. While some celebrated, others pondered their next move. In reality, a very small group of those who had

VOA标准英语2012--Southeast Turkish Village Heals Wounds on Basketball Court

Southeast Turkish Village Heals Wounds on Basketball Court Diyarbakir's Baglar basketball team is winning again. The team has built a formidable reputation against the better-funded teams in western Turkey. The architect of the team is coach Gokhan Y

VOA标准英语2010年-After War, Afghan Plain Begins to Flou

Nine years after the fall of the Taliban, one of the regions in Afghanistan most damaged by 30 years of war is slowly coming back to life. On Fridays many Kabulis pack into their cars and leave the traffic-jammed capital behind. They get on the Kabul

VOA标准英语2011--Sound, Size of Ukulele Strikes Right Cho

Sound, Size of Ukulele Strikes Right Chord in Asia A small stringed guitar-like instrument, the ukulele, best known for its association with Hawaiian music and long derided as little more than a novelty, is finally earning some respect. Its size and

VOA标准英语2013--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending July 20

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending July 20 These are known as the dog days of summer in the United States, when temperatures soar and nobody wants to move quickly. The hit list follows suit, as four of our top five tracks simply stay put. The exception

英语情景对话-Viewing Houses with a Realtor(2)

A: I have a good feeling about this house. B: Yes, I liked it the first moment I pulled up to it. A: I love the paint job! B: If you like the outside, you are going to really love the inside. A: What a beautiful home! B: Youll notice that the window

英语情景对话：Fighting a Ticket in Court(6)

A: What are you doing here today? B: I would like to fight my ticket. A: Is the arresting officer in the courtroom today? B: Yes, the officer is here today. A: What's your case? B: I was pulled over for running a red light, but I never did. A: Do you

英语情景对话：Fighting a Ticket in Court(5)

A: Why are you in court today? B: I got a ticket, and I would like to fight it. A: Is the officer that pulled you over here today? B: He's here. A: Tell me what happened. B: The officer says that I ran a red light, but I didn't. A: The officer wouldn