词汇大师--Make an Appeal to 'Sensitivity'

A: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on WORDMASTER: our guest is linguist Geoff Nunberg. He's been listening to how Americans debate issues, and there's a particular word he often finds they invoke: sensitivities. GEOFF NUNBERG: It'

VOA标准英语2011--Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Gugge

Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Guggenheim One of America's most prestigious museums of modern and contemporary art is showcasing the work of Korean artist Lee Ufan. Born in Korea, the 75-year-old has lived and taught in Japan, where he enjoys the

电影学口语 Lesson 31:[玩具总动员]A Real Buzz Lightyear?

剪辑自《Toy Story》1 玩具总动员 Woody: Listen, Light Snack, you stay away from Andy. He’s mine, and no one is taking him away from me. Buzz : What are you talking about? Where’s that bon

365个英语简短小故事-342. Don’t Take My Property

Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property and use it for the public good. Government officials simply notify a property owner that they want his property and offer him a fair price. The owner can accept or reject that off

VOA标准英语2012--Tattoo Removal Gains Popularity

Tattoo Removal Gains Popularity Tattoos have become popular in the United States among younger age groups, and having one on your body no longer marks you as a rebel. In fact, so many people have been getting tattoos in the U.S. that a reverse trend

英语导读1000句[25]:University

Section 25 University Most people do not go to university. Some say it is only the lucky ones who go there. Probably we all will agree that to go to university is special. Have you heard of Cambridge,

2006年VOA标准英语-Los Angeles Getty Museum Features Treasured Ico

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 15 November 2006 Los Angeles residents are getting a glimpse of art treasures from the ancient monastery of St. Catherine's in the Sinai desert. Mike O'Sullivan reports, the display of religious art at the J. Paul Gett

摇滚:Strange Foreign Beauty—迈克学摇滚

英文歌词： Strange foreign beauty I'll never know what's in your heart Does anyone know how it feels to hold you does anyone know the secret of your mind Strange foreign beauty I'll never come to share your world Does anyone know how it feels to liv

2006年VOA标准英语-Getty Center Restores Art Treasures

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 19 September 2006 The Getty Center is one of the leading art institutions in the United States. It is also major center for restoration of damaged art works. The Getty museum has been embroiled in recent controversies

2006年VOA标准英语-Question of Nationality Mires Ivory Coast

By Joe Bavier Bouake, Ivory Coast 23 February 2006 Ivory Coast has a new prime minister, a new reconciliation government, and a new road map for peace intended to end the country's three-year-old civi

2006年VOA标准英语-9/11 Death Penalty Case in Jeopardy

By Jim Malone Washington 16 March 2006 Government prosecutors are trying to overcome a major legal setback in the death penalty case against Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person tried and convicted in

VOA标准英语2012--Israeli Society Facing Religious Extremism, Backlash

Israeli Society Facing Religious Extremism, Backlash For some time now, Israeli women have been protesting against what they see as efforts by some ultra-Orthodox Jews to exclude them from public spaces. Ultra-Orthodox Jews counter it is they who are

VOA标准英语2012--South Korea Researches Vertical Farming for Food Security

South Korea Researches Vertical Farming for Food Security Agriculture in high-rise buildings is the dream of some scientists and architects around the globe. But it soon could be reality. Just outside of Suwon, a city 30-kilometers south of the capit

VOA标准英语2011--France, Germany Show Solidarity on Greek

France, Germany Show Solidarity on Greek Economy The leaders of France and Germany signaled Friday they want to find a quick solution to the economic crisis in Greece. In Greece, the prime minister reshuffled his Cabinet and replaced his finance mini

学个词Learn a Word 第449期 Personality

今天我们要学的词是personality。 Personality, 是性格的意思。She has a strong personality, 意思是她特别有个性。Split personality, 就是心理学里说的人格分裂。The two team members have a major personality conflict, 这

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Begins Security Crackdown, US Insists Sadr

By Barry Newhouse Irbil, Iraq 14 February 2007 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki has announced the start of the long-awaited security crackdown in Baghdad. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from northern Iraq that the U.S. military is also saying that

ESL Podcast 312 – Different Work Styles

Before I started my new job, I didnt know that I would be working so closely with another employee of the company. I was used to a lot of autonomy in my last job, and I have always been self-directed. I didnt need close supervision and the boss never

2007年VOA标准英语-Bringing Beauty and Wonderment of Glass in the

By June Soh Washington 04 May 2007 Artists use a variety of materials for their creations -- paint on canvas, pencil on paper, metal or stone sculpted into life-like form. Still others create works totally unique from glass. VOA's June Soh met one s

VOA标准英语2009年-Couple Creates Charity to Help Britain's W

By Jennifer Glasse London 06 November 2009 Emma and Bryn Parry Emma and Bryn Parry have deep connections to the British military. Their son Tom is a second lieutenant, now serving in Afghanistan. Bryn Parry is a former soldier himself. So after the

ESL Podcast 426 – Talking About Product Quality

Brenda: Its fun shopping for a new cell phone, dont you think? Yoji: Sure, but I just need one with the bare basics . Brenda: Not me. I want one thats top-of-the-line . My old phone was cheap and flimsy , and it started acting up after only a few mon