Dialogue A Burt is in Kate's cubicle1. Burt: Kate, can I ask youHey, what's wrong? Kate: Don't you hear that? Burt: Hear what? I don't hear anything. Kate: That loud drumming2 sound! It's Bob! He is so bothersome. I hate sitting behind him. Burt: I t

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Surprisingly, the honeymoon has been around a lot longer than the ceremony of marriage. In some ancient societies, if a man wanted a woman to be his only love, he would secretly take her from her family's house. The couple would then hide until the f

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Three years ago, actor Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman traveled around the world on their motorcycles. Now, instead of traveling around, they are traveling down. This month, National Geographic Channel will air their amazing adventu

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Dialogue A Tina and Larry are waiting on a dock. Larry: Are you ready for our whale-watching adventure? Tina: I'm ready to go, but I'm a little uneasy. I've always been a bit scared of whales. Larry: Scared of whales? Why? Tina: I don't know. They're

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Dialogue A Marla and Hank are driving to Marlas sisters new house. Marla: Are you sure this is the right street? Hank: No, I have absolutely no idea where we are. Marla: Well, you have a lousy1 sense of direction so I knew we'd get lost. Hank: It's n

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Get ready for some heart-pounding1 and adventurous fun. After Indiana Jones kept audiences waiting for almost 20 years, he will finally return to the big screen. In Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal2 Skull3, Harrison Ford again takes on th

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Sixty years ago, a shiny metal object fell from the sky in New Mexico and changed the city of Roswell forever. This once peaceful area is now a must-see tourist destination for all UFO lovers. This month, National Geographic Channel looks at Roswell

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Taiwan's National Palace Museum has been a place of wonder since it was built. Inside, it houses the treasure of the Chinese emperors. This collection of more than 600,000 objects is said to be the most important in Chinese history. Now, National Geo

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A princess named Elizabeth was going to marry a prince named Ronald. One day, a dragon flew down from the mountains and burned their whole castle down. The castle was completely destroyed and the prince was captured. Elizabeth, however, managed to su

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New Year's Celebrations 欢喜庆新年 Fireworks, parties, and excitement are just a few words that cross our minds when we talk about celebrating the New Year. It is a time for celebration all over the world. However, people in various places celeb

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It's Like Dj vu. Dj vu. 神秘的既视现象 by Christine Newton You are walking through a park you have never visited before when a dog runs past, barking at a cluster of birds. You turn to see its owner smile and wave. Suddenly, you are overcome b

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Dancing Underwater 优雅的水上芭蕾 by Suzanne Cowan Synchronized swimming is a sport that always makes a splash. 花式游泳总是令人大为惊叹。 Synchronized swimming (花式游泳) must be seen to be understood. It _(1)_ groups of swim

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Tchaikovsky's Magic 悲怆大师─柴可夫斯基 by Kevin Lustig This Russian composer left a lasting mark on the world of classical music. 这位俄罗斯的作曲大师为古典乐写下璀璨的一页。 11/10 On May 7, 1840, Peter Ilyich Tchaik

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Got Hard Bread and Cheese? Fondue Is for You! 瑞士火锅知多少 by Luke Dodds In the rugged mountains of 18th-century Switzerland, winters could be bitterly cold and last many months.The residents of Canton Neuchatel _(1)_ a clever way to make th

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From the Belly of a Beast 抹香鲸与龙涎香 There she blows!there she blows! A hump like a snow-hill! It is Moby Dick! From Moby Dick, by Herman Melville 牠喷气了!牠喷气了!身体浮出水面的部分看起来像被白雪覆盖的山丘,

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Parkour 飞檐走壁的跑酷 The art of running up walls 飞檐走壁的极限艺术 by David Archdall To the untrained eye, parkour (跑酷) looks as absurd as it does dangerous. Participants, known as traceurs (练习者), throw themselves around

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Spotting Trains 铁道迷 by Kevin Lustig Like many hobbies, an interest in railroads can be enjoyed in a number of different ways. Railroad fans build model railroads, read magazines about trains, and go to train museums. However, for the most extre

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Switzerland: Armed and Peaceful 和平的武装国家──瑞士 by Jerri Graham Switzerland may be known for its high-quality chocolates and precision timepieces, but there is more to this landlocked country than sweets and watches. Switzerland's 7

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Hawaiian Cowboys 夏威夷牛仔 by Rebecca Fratzke Did you ever hear about the cowboys in Hawaii? Even though that sentence sounds like a joke, in reality, cowboys have been in Hawaii for over 200 years. In the late 1700s, Captain George Vancouver e

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Delightful Dolphins of the Deep 深海精灵──海豚 by Rachel Black For ages, sailors have said that it is good luck to see dolphins swimming alongside boats. Their presence meant that land was near, which would be vital information if a boat an

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