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Muslim Countries Hope for More Visitors after US Travel Restrictions Some areas hope for more foreign students and visitors because of the new United States restrictions on people from seven Muslim-majority countries. 一些地方期待更多外国学生
1. Republican presidential nominee John McCain says he will stop campaigning tomorrow so he can return to Washington and focus on the country's economic crisis. He's also calling on his staff to work with Barack Obama's campaign so they can delay th
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is nixing the horrid of. Almost everyone has a few bad writing habits. They're often the kind of thing experts or even your friends can point to and say Yup, I know who wrote that. One of my bad habits is that I tend
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Scientists have discovered more details about how plants use water. Their findings could help to engineer plants that grow better and more effectively in conditions with higher levels of carbon diox
Eight banks have eliminated discounts on mortgage rates for first-home buyers in Beijing, effective from last Monday, amid new efforts to cool down the real estate market. 自上周一起,作为给楼市降温的最新举措,8家银行取消了北京
The authorities in Shanghai are planning to take steps to clamp down on children under 12 using ride-share bicycles. 上海市正计划采取措施,严禁12岁以下孩子骑行共享单车。 The move has been prompted by the rising number of traf
1. The first duty of the government is security and safety of all the British people. Britain's security alert level has been raised to critical, the highest possible level, meaning terrorist attacks are considered imminent . The heightened security
在英语中,有动词和小品词(up, down, in, out, on, off, over, away)构成的动词短语很多,有时很难猜出它们的意义,笔者收集了常见的动词短语, 通过分析小品
It's Time to Stop Software Piracy 1. 盗版软件比比皆是 2. 盗版软件猖獗的原因 3. 如何打击盗版软件 ● 审题概述● 这是一篇主要论述盗版软件猖獗原因和打击盗版软件的措施的文章。第一段,概述中
Words and Their Stories: Clothing Expressions, Part One 词汇典故:和衣服相关的词汇 Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. 现在是VOA慢速英语词汇典故节目。 Have you ever considered all the English expre
The right tool for the job 工作用的适当工具 A:Can you help me? This fitting has come loose and I need something to tighten it up. A:你可以帮我一下吗?这个零件松了,我需要个工具上紧它。 B:Let's have a look. Oh yes, yo
我们上次讲了几个由tune这个词组成的习惯用语。今天要讲的习惯用语也都有tune这个词。上次说过tune作名词的时候解释曲调。例如在下面的习惯用语里: change your tune。 Change your tune按照字面意思
In the wake of several serious chemical pollution incidents, China's Ministry of Environmental Protection says it will begin a nationwide inspection of all certified producers of dangerous chemicals of their pollution control measures. As Liu Yan rep
He opened his eyes, and they were hungry. 他睁开了眼睛,眼里写满了饥渴。 Not in a way to make me fear, but rather to tighten the muscles in the pit of my stomach and send my pulse hammering through my veins again. 这不仅仅让我感到
Are You Loaded?你是土豪吗? Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. 现在是美国之音慢速英语词汇掌故节目。 Most people enjoy working for several reasons. Their job might be fun, or they like their employer
testify v.(to)证明,作证 解析:testify that 证明 testify to sth.为什么作证 textile n.纺织品 ,织物 a.纺织的 解析:a textile 一件纺织品 texture n.密度,质地,结构 therap
A team of scientists from University of Freiburg in Germany are developing a shoe with a sensor to automatically tie its laces that could be taken off when users click their heels together. 德国弗莱堡大学(University of Freiburg)的一个科学
About vampires. I realized I was whispering. 关于吸血鬼的传说。我意识到自己在低语着。 I couldn't look at his face now. 现在我再也不敢看他的脸了。 But I saw his knuckles tighten convulsively on the wheel. 但我看见他
本期内容: As expected, the IMF added the yuan to the Special Drawing Right, its basket of reserve currencies. The Chinese currency will join the dollar, euro, pound and yen late next year. Meanwhile, in the foreign-exchange markets the dollar r
1. She'd like to have a face-lift. 她想做个面部整容手术。 还能这样说: She wants to have a face-lift. She has a desire to have cosmetic surgery. 谚语: A fair face may hide a foul heart. 人面兽心。 2. I think it's time for me