We mark in this show the life and career of Helen Thomas, who died yesterday at the age of 92, but her story has four distinct chapters. There was Helen Thomas, the classic American success story, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants who settled in th

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(77) / 评论(0) 分类 CNN2013年(七)月

By Mignon Fogarty Today's topic is although versus while. I often have to tell people that their pet peeves aren't actually hard-and-fast grammar rules. I have to tell people that it's OK to split infinitives, and that in some cases it's fine to end

发表于:2019-01-02 / 阅读(74) / 评论(0) 分类 英语语法 Grammar Girl

Receptionist: So the meeting is set for 2:00 on Thursday. Do you know how to get to our offices? Asha: No, I dont. Could you give me directions ? Receptionist: Certainly. Were located on Main Street. The cross street is Udall. If youre taking the fre

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客

Israelis are casting ballots in municipal polls. In Jerusalem, the mayoral race has highlighted a battle between secular Jews and the Orthodox who are gaining influence over the Holy City. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Jerusalem. Jerusalem's lands

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(47) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(十一月)

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon speaks at Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City, Monday, April 19, 2010 Mexican President Felipe Calderon will be in Washington Wednesday and Thursday for a state visit that will include an address to a jo

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Emotion Could Propel Lead Actress to Top in Oscar Race In My Week with Marilyn, Michelle Williams captivates as Marilyn Monroe. The film chronicles one week in the Hollywood icon's life while she filmed the musical The Prince and the Showgirl with La

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(89) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2012年(二月)

By Michael Bowman Washington 20 October 2009 Weak U.S. housing data is tempering enthusiasm stoked by upbeat earnings reports from some of America's best-known corporations. From technology giant Apple to construction-equipment maker Caterpillar, a

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(43) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(十月)

'Cash Mob' Phenomenon Supports Local Business What do you get when you mix a store's need for more business with enthusiastic local consumers? A cash mob. Organized through social media, the phenomenon is based on the concept of a flash mob, where la

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(64) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2013年(五月)

Sea Turtles' Lost Years Mystery Unfolds 揭秘海龟遗失岁月的秘密 Satellite tracking devices attached to young sea turtles have provided new information on the so-called lost years of this endangered species. As soon as the hatchlings emerge

发表于:2019-01-14 / 阅读(97) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2014年(三月)

By Meredith Buel Washington 02 October 2007 The Pentagon says a recent successful test of the nation's missile defense system could boost support for the controversial project, which is designed to protect America from missiles fired by countries suc

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(48) / 评论(0) 分类 2007年VOA常速英语(十月)

DAVID GREENE, HOST: Sepsis, or blood poisoning, is the nation's third-leading cause of death. Researchers now say they've developed a treatment that has been remarkably effective. Here's NPR's Richard Harris. RICHARD HARRIS, BYLINE: One January day t

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Bolivian President Evo Morales has declared victory in a recall vote, in which exit polls showed he received more than 63 percent of ballots. Initial returns also indicate that five of eight governors in the recall also won the votes needed to remai

发表于:2019-01-31 / 阅读(59) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

NASA Contractor Shows New Technology Despite the daunting debt problems faced by the U.S. government, many federal operations, including the Defense Department and the space agency, NASA, need the latest technology to carry out their missions. That t

发表于:2019-01-31 / 阅读(63) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2011年(十月)

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 08 November 2007 Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has announced national elections will be held before February 15. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that Mr. Musharraf also promised to step-down as army chi

发表于:2019-02-03 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA常速英语2007年(十一月)

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 19 November 2007 Pakistan's Supreme Court has dismissed the main legal challenges to General Pervez Musharraf's presidential re-election on October 6. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad the court struck down the c

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Security forces in Gabon have stepped up patrols ahead of the expected announcement of a winner from Sunday's presidential vote. Three of the candidates are already claiming victory. Supporter of Ali Bongo Ondimba holds poster of their leader during

发表于:2019-02-12 / 阅读(44) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(九月)

Three presidential candidates in Gabon all say they expect to be named the winner when counting Sunday's vote is completed. Final results are expected Wednesday. Electoral Commission President Rene Aboghe Ella says he will meet with candidates early

发表于:2019-02-12 / 阅读(72) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2009年(九月)