Olympic Power Couple Loyal to Two Nations By tradition, the Olympic decathlon champion assumes the title of the world's greatest athlete. Those are big shoes to fill. But this month, a 24-year-old from the U.S. state of Oregon installed himself as th

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(58) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(六月)

041 track and field events Words Athletics high jump triple jump long jump shot-put hurdle sprint starting blocks pole vault train overtake javelin discus lane metres(event) Phrases Win an event Take part in Break a record Beat a personal best Throw

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President Bush Discusses the Transition with Employees of the Executive Office of the President THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Mr. Vice President and Lynne, thank you for being here with us. Laura and I welcome you to the South Lawn -- bet

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By Rachel Abrams New York 24 April 2007 Spoken word poetry - a mix of rap, storytelling and poetry - has captured the attention and talents of many New York City teenagers. In some instances, it has changed their lives completely. Correspondent Barba

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Olympic athletes traditionally have been known for their years of discipline in training for one moment of international sports glory. Sometimes, the preparation involves precise and scientific regimens, including strict diets to build muscles and en

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By Parke Brewer Turin, Italy 14 February 2006 American long track speedskater Joey Cheek won the men's Olympic 500-meters gold medal Monday night in Turin. And VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports h

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Doping cases at the Beijing Olympics have been far fewer compared to recent games. As of Friday, just five athletes had tested positive for banned substances. As VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from Beijing, the news is good for the International Olympi

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Jamaican runners had another impressive day at the track in Beijing, as they continued to dominate the short sprint events. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on Wednesday's Olympic results, highlighted by a new master of speed. Usain Bolt celebrates afte

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By Steve Schy Washington 23 July 2006 An American has won cycling's most prestigious event - the Tour de France - for the eighth straight year. Floyd Landis of the United States cruised to victory on the Champs-Elysees Sunday in Paris. -------- 2006

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France's ambassador to Tbilisi is being hailed as a hero for his role in rescuing two American children trapped behind enemy lines in a Russian-occupied region of Georgia. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Tbilisi reports diplomats and relief agencies are wor

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US Athletes Confident Before Olympic Track Field Competition The U.S. track and field team won 23 medals in Beijing four years ago. This year, they hope to beat that with 30. But they will be facing some tough competition. Sanya Richards-Ross is one

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Olympic athletes traditionally have been known for their years of discipline in training for one moment of international sports glory. Sometimes, the preparation involves precise and scientific regimens, including strict diets to build muscles and e

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By Parke Brewer Turin, Italy 14 February 2006 United States Joey Cheek, from Greensboro, N.C., holds an American national flag as he makes a victory lap during the Winter Olympics men's 500 meter spee

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今天我们要学的词是 pre-order. Pre-order 预购。iPhone5问世了。The iPhone5 went on pre-order just after midnight Pacific time last Friday. iPhone5 于美国西部时间上星期五凌晨12点一过开始预售。Roughly one hour after t

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It was the world No.1. versus the third in line to the throne. Prince Harry arrived dressed his sprint Master Class from the fastest man on the planet Usain Bolt. Before settling into the blocks, it was Harry and Bolt accompanied stand up on the 27-y

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By David Byrd Washington 05 October 2007 Former U.S. sprint star Marion Jones has admitted taking performance-enhancing drugs during her storied sprint career. As VOA's David Byrd reports, Jones pleaded guilty in a New York Court to lying to U.S. gov

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