Staircase Intonation So what is intonation in American English? What do Americans do? We go up and down staircases. We start high and end low. Every time we want to stress a word or an idea, we just start a new staircase. That sounds simple enough,

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(110) / 评论(0) 分类 美语口音训练第一册

Callum: Hello, I'm Callum Robertson and this is entertainment. On Friday 20th January the 2006 African Cup of Nations football tournament kicked off at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. Two days before I was lucky enough to take a guided tour

发表于:2018-12-03 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 英语听和读

[00:13.06]The Presence Of My Brother [00:18.41]我哥哥的鬼魂 [00:30.25]I remember seeing him and that I wanted to leave [00:34.35]because I didn't feel right at all, [00:37.12]like something is spying on you [00:38.92]from the dark corner of your room

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 英语灵异故事

Everyone knows how to introduce themselves, right? It's just like those name tags organizers pass out at networking events, Hello, my name is Unfortunately, a lot of job seekers have a tough time getting beyond that very basic introduction. Sure, the

发表于:2018-12-12 / 阅读(102) / 评论(0) 分类 面试英语

重点词汇 pitch: vt. 投;掷;定位于; schedule: vt. 安排,计划;编制目录;将列入计划表 There are two twin brothers named Ricky and Bobby who enjoyed playing baseball. Rickey was always the pitcher and Bobby was always the

发表于:2018-12-18 / 阅读(70) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA2003(上)-美国故事

(woman) Today we're going to practice evaluating the main tool used when addressing groups --- the voice. There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is

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Darryl Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, hopes no longer to be unemployed. He says the last three years have been a constant emotional challenge. Paying the bills, trying to get job interviews, and most importantly, trying to figure out what the heck his

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This is Scientific American's 60-second Science. I'm Christie Nicholson. Got a minute? We might think perfect pitch is an innate talent. Well, a study in the American Journal of Human Genetics is providing some evidence for that. Perfect pitch, aka a

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Men who sound like singer Barry White or actor James Earl Jones can get ahead in the mating game because women remember a deep male voice, scientists have revealed。 Scientists at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland have proved for the first time

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Sons Of Day 是一支alternative rock风格的四人乐队,成立于2005年。由Roman Bellos和他的其他伙伴Vlad, Bogdan,Scottie组成。这首歌曲是电影《曾经》的一首插曲,也是该电影中众多悠扬曲子中最动听的一首。

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(86) / 评论(0) 分类 天籁音乐

Improve Your Pronunciation by Humming English learners can improve their pronunciation by working with pitch humming. This advice comes from Tamara Jones. She works for the English Language Center at Howard Community College in the American state of

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Presidential Trivia Intrigues Tourists 总统独家琐事引发游客兴趣 This is Anthony Pitchs time of the year. Hes a Washington, D.C., writer and tour guide who, in the weeks before the mid-January Presidents Day holiday, brings out an updated

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(66) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(一月)

[0:0]pillow枕头 [0:7.4898]pinch pint pine pit掐,捏质 品脱(度量单位) 松树 地洞,坑 [0:42.0825]pitch planet plantation plastic [1:24.5251]platform

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(168) / 评论(0) 分类 闭着眼睛飘单词 四级词汇

A new survey shows you're not paying any more the gas pumped than you were three weeks ago. Good news since late May. Motorists aren't paying any more for gas, but not paying any less either, accordin

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To be a charismatic leader, it helps to have speaking skills that convey strength, experience, and *likeability. Contrary to popular belief, a speakers message might not matter as much as the style in which the speech was delivered. A new study finds

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 阅读空间

Artist:Green Pitch Song:Liverpool A verbal fist, and akward kiss a penny for each thought of his just say when, I'll make amends and bring this battle to an end Try as I may I still can't read your display but somehow you're behavior verifies that

发表于:2019-02-01 / 阅读(115) / 评论(0) 分类 音乐咖啡厅

You're standing face-to-face with a professional in your industry who can help you advance your career. This is your chance to wow this person with a strong handshake, bright smile and direct eye contact, followed by a witty comment that initiates a

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MADRID, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- A storming first half from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was vital as his side assured a spot in this year's final of the Copa del Rey after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla. Atletico Madrid progressed into the final with a 4-3

发表于:2019-02-08 / 阅读(88) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

1.President Barack Obama made a campaign-style pitch for his massive economic stimulus plan. Obama traveled to Elkhart, Indiana today in hopes of winning support for a package that has become the first big test since taking office. 2.In Beijing, fla

发表于:2019-02-11 / 阅读(118) / 评论(0) 分类 美联社新闻一分钟2009年(二)月

Rolling In The Deep 1988年5月出生的Adele,有着与年龄不相符的沙哑醇厚的好嗓音,散发着初春时节的乍暖还寒,典型的爵士和蓝调韵味。2010年新专辑的首单Rolling In The Deep中,Adele的唱腔更加冷峻,

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