Chapter 2 Getting Around [00:03.13]In this unit ,you wil [00:05.09]practise giving information about types of transportation [00:09.59]review comparison of adjectives,the use of intensifiers and diminishers ,and multi-word verb [00:17.42]learn two wa

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(128) / 评论(0) 分类 外事英语流利表达

Two weeks ago, we reported about developments with electric planes and flying cars. That technology could bring change to commercial and personal travel. Last week, two companies, Kitty Hawk and Uber, announced their plans to bring flying cars to rea

发表于:2018-12-07 / 阅读(44) / 评论(0) 分类 2017年VOA慢速英语(五)月

Outside a subway terminal in west Beijing, dozens of illicit cabbies are seen drumming up passengers almost every day. These illegal cabbies occupy the roadside outside the subway station, and it's very hard for buses to stop at the bus station. When

发表于:2018-12-19 / 阅读(56) / 评论(0) 分类 英闻天下

I wonder what life would be like without taxis. No one ever really stops to think how important taxis are. They are everywhere. Just think how convenient they are. All you do is walk out onto the street, raise your hand, and a cab stops. It then take

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Cameras in Istanbul Taxis Causing Concerns Cameras are being put in taxis in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul. Turkish officials say the cameras will provide security for taxi drivers and their passengers. But some people fear the devices are part of

发表于:2019-01-03 / 阅读(113) / 评论(0) 分类 2017年VOA慢速英语(十)月

From Sunday, smoking is banned in Beijing's taxis. The Green Taxi campaign is part of the city's efforts to ensure a smoke-free Olympic Games next year. No smoking signs will be put up in all of Beijing's 66,000 taxis. Drivers who are caught smoki

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻视频

A cab company in one of Japans major cities is trialling a new feature by introducing silent taxi drivers. 日本某大城市的一家出租车公司推出沉默司机试运行活动。 Miyako Taxi, which is based in Kyoto, unveiled the new idea last

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(53) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

A: I need a taxi. B: We could easily provide you with a private vehicle, if you'd prefer. A: No, the taxi will do. B: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful limousine. A: No, thank you. Taxis and I get along just fine. B: No private vehicle, no limo.

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 英语情景对话-旅馆

AS IT IS 2015-07-06 Uber Making a Big Push to Win Over Chinese Consumers Uber 下大决心赢得中国消费者 The car-sharing service Uber reported in June it is receiving one million requests for rides every day in China. The American-based compan

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AS IT IS 2016-05-11 General Motors, Lyft Partner to Develop Driverless Taxis The American car-maker General Motors and Lyft Incorporated, a ride-sharing service, reportedly will start testing GM automobiles as driverless taxis. The Wall Street Journa

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New Abidjan Car Services Inspired by Uber ABDIJAN, IVORY COAST Uber, the U.S.-based online taxi company, operates a mobile app that allows consumers with smartphones to book cab service from Uber drivers who use their own cars. As the company makes i

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(82) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2016年(四月)

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I'm Robin Basselin. Voice 2 And I'm Ryan Geertsma. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 The city of New Delhi, In

发表于:2019-01-19 / 阅读(45) / 评论(0) 分类 环球英语 Spotlight

Outside a subway terminal in west Beijing, dozens of illicit cabbies are seen drumming up passengers almost every day. These illegal cabbies occupy the roadside outside the subway station, and it's very hard for buses to stop at the bus station. When

发表于:2019-01-19 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 英闻天下

Today we are talking to a tour guide from New York City. Welcome, Angie Apple! 今天我们要和一名纽约市的导游来谈一谈。欢迎安琪阿普尔! Thanks, Rob. I'm glad to be here. 谢谢,罗布。我很高兴能来到这里。 So, An

发表于:2019-01-23 / 阅读(59) / 评论(0) 分类 大家说英语

High-end taxi services are widely used in top-tier cities across China. Their popularity has been fueled by the success of taxi-hailing apps like Didi and Kuaidi. But at present, there are no laws to guarantee the safety and legal rights of passenger

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(76) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

It appears ride-hailing services that compete with taxis will soon have official approval in China.The country's transport regulator has released two first-of-their-kind draft regulations permitting such companies to operate. The two draft regulation

发表于:2019-02-07 / 阅读(49) / 评论(0) 分类 英语新闻

London taxis, with their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi poll。 一项有关出租车的年度调查显示,伦敦出租车因其态度友好、熟悉路线的出租车

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Voice 1 Hello. Im Rachel Hobson. Voice 2 And Im Ruby Jones. Welcome to Spotlight. This programme uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 3 Taxi! Voice 1 The c

发表于:2019-02-14 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 环球英语 Spotlight

According to a draft of standards published on the Ministry of Transport's website, drivers providing online ride-hailing services are banned from cruising on the street for customers, or queuing at taxi ranks near airports or train stations, unless

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lose one's temper 生气 I am sorry I lost my temper, but I was upset. 很抱歉我失去理智了,不过我真的很生气。 I lost my temper with the boss. 我对老板发火了。 I lost my temper and I was disrespectful to mom. 我失去理智,

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