[地名] 巴兰达 ( 俄 )

Let us enjoy reading this one of Birbal Stories of Birbal Returns Home. Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. Parties were given in his honor and rich presents were heaped on him. On the eve of his departure for home, a

发表于:2018-11-29 / 阅读(167) / 评论(0) 分类 英文民间故事

The Emperor Akbar was traveling to a distant place along with some of his courtiers. It was a hot day and the emperor was tiring of the journey. Cant anybody shorten this road for me? he asked, querulously. I can, said Birbal. The other courtiers loo

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One day the Emperor Akbar startled his courtiers with a strange question. If somebody pulled my whiskers what sort of punishment should be given to him? he asked. He should be flogged! said one courtier. He should be hanged! said another. He should b

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Birbal arrived late for a function and the emperor was displeased. My child was crying and I had to placate him, explained the courtier. Does it take so long to calm down a child? asked the emperor. It appears you know nothing about child rearing. No

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A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint. Your Majesty, I bought a well from him, said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, and now he wants me to pay for the water. That's right, your Majesty, said the neighbor.

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One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch. Cabbages are such delightful vegetables! said Akbar. I just love cabbage. The cabbage is king of vegetables! said Birbal. A few weeks later the

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One fine morning, a minister from Emperor Akbar's court had gathered in the assembly hall. He informed the Emperor that all his valuables had been stolen by a thief the previous night. Akbar was shocked to hear this because the place where that minis

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One day Akbar asked his courtiers if they could tell him the difference between truth and falsehood in three words or less. The courtiers looked at one another in bewilderment. What about you, Birbal? asked the emperor. I'm surprised that you too are

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In central Lusaka, Misozi Mkandawire presides over an empire of kiosks. 在卢萨卡中心,Misozi Mkandawire 管理一家大型售货亭。 She started with Zoona while at college. 她在大学时就在Zoona开始做了。 Her profits can now reach

发表于:2018-12-05 / 阅读(70) / 评论(0) 分类 经济学人财经系列

Robert: This little red fruit looks good. What's it good for? Uranda: That's a lucky fruit called hong zao! People say that if you eat them, you will have your first son very soon! Robert: Uh..., I'm not even married yet. How about this brown dried f

发表于:2018-12-25 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 Eztalk美语会话

Robert: OK...well, then how much is one jin? Uranda: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5,000 to 30,000NT a jin. Robert: 30,000NT for ginseng?! Do I have to buy a whole jin? Uranda: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixte

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At the Chinese herb store Uranda: Oh, hi! I'm Uranda! My aunt said you wanted some ginseng. Which kind do you want? Robert: Uh, what's the difference? Uranda: Korean ginseng is red--it's more warming. The Western ginseng is white and more cooling. Si

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by Adam Freedman Todays topic: Can the state force you to attend Alcoholics Anonymous, or similar programs with religious overtones? Before I go any further, Im happy to tell you that this article is brought to you by Carbonite Pro. For a free trial

发表于:2018-12-30 / 阅读(122) / 评论(0) 分类 法律英语 Legal Lad

Luyanda Mdanda is someone who likes to be busy. The 19 year-old South African led a very active life long before becoming an international student in the United States. Born in Johannesburg, he enjoys outdoor activities, such as playing a game of gol

发表于:2019-01-03 / 阅读(72) / 评论(0) 分类 2018年VOA慢速英语(六)月

A panda looks like a little bear. It has black and white fur. It lives only in China, so it is called the national treasure of China and protected by the law. We all see panda on TV or in the zoo. They look stupid and walk slowly, but they are lovely

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(79) / 评论(0) 分类 英语美文

Part 9 - Difficult work situations andasking for a pay riseThis programme was first broadcast in 2001This is not an accurate word-for-word transcript of the programmeCarmela: Now youre too busy to worry about reading English grammar books anddiction

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Bosco Ntaganda, a suspected warlord from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has handed himself in to the United States Embassy in Rwanda. He has been accused of war crimes between 2002 and 2003. Ntaganda has reportedly asked to be transferred to the I

发表于:2019-01-19 / 阅读(78) / 评论(0) 分类 英闻天下

You like that? Stop. You like that? Stop it. You like that? S--that's it! 爽吗?停下。爽不爽?别撒了。爽死了吧?停...够了 Listen, hit me with one more dead president and you'll be six feet under with Biggie and Tupac. 听好,再

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A billionaire couple who pioneered internet games in China are donating $115m to the California Institute of Technology for brain research in an effort to help humans accept mortality. 身为中国互联网游戏先驱的一对亿万富豪夫妇向加州

发表于:2019-02-01 / 阅读(105) / 评论(0) 分类 阅读空间

China's new Rocket Force has begun its first military drill of the new year. The simulations were conducted by two elite teams, selected from the People's Liberation Army. A test of weaponry and intelligence. Elite soldiers were split into a red team

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