中英双语新闻——Vampires ditch cape for 'cool'

VAMPIRES, we know by now, are allergic to the sun, enjoy a liquid-only diet and cannot stand to see themselves in the mirror. But in recent films and fiction, such as the Twilight series, they have shed their dark capes and castles for an existence m

Much Publicized ‘Day Zero’ Changed Cape Town Forever

In January, officials in Cape Town, South Africa warned that the citys usable water supply would be gone by April 21. The heavily-publicized date was called Day Zero. The city on South Africas southwestern coast has been fighting the worst drought in

世界小史 第186期:罗马帝国

Constantine no longer ruled the empire from Rome. 君士坦丁不再坐镇罗马进行统治。 In those days the chief threat came from the east, the Persians having once again become powerful. 当时帝国在东方受到最大的威胁，受到波斯

英语语法：209 Zeroscape Versus Xeriscape

Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is the word xeriscape. This is kind of a self-indulgent podcast for me. I've been house hunting lately, and I swear if one more real estate agent tells me about a property's wonderful zeroscape, I'm going to rent for

英语语法：113 Zeroscape Versus Xeriscape

图片1 Photo courtesy of Laura Herman, Tampa, Florida Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is the word xeriscape. This is kind of a self-indulgent podcast for me. I've been house hunting lately, and I swear if one more real estate agent tells me about a

With Water Supply Nearly Dry, Cape Town Declares ‘Day Zero’

The city of Cape Town, South Africa has announced new water restrictions as officials warn the water supply could run dry in three months. The order to take effect February 1 - will cut city residents daily water usage by nearly half over current res

基努·里维斯在电影《康斯坦丁》中勇斗恶魔

Keanu Reeves Fights Demons in New Film Constantine 基努·里维斯在电影《康斯坦丁》中勇斗恶魔 (Movie Lines)

英文特辑精选：Find the time --- Get cape , wear cape ,fly

他来自英国、有著一半的缅甸血统，本名为Sam Duckworth，以取自蝙蝠侠电玩游戏里的某一关卡的提示句Get Cape. Wear Cap. Fly为舞台名，2004年18岁出道、今年年仅22岁的民谣创作才子。

VOA慢速英语2009-THIS IS AMERICA - Cape May, a Beach Town Wit

Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA. Many cities around the United States are proud to have historic buildings that are recognized by the federal government. But in the state of New Jersey, a whole city is listed as a national historic landmark. The little c

美国国家公共电台 NPR In 'Capernaum,' The Chaos Of Lebanon From A Homeless Child's Perspective

In 'Capernaum,' The Chaos Of Lebanon From A Homeless Child's Perspective LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: OK. This is the time of year when film critics announce their best of lists. Among the Hollywood titles, there is one film from the Middle East that r

英语听力：Byzantium-The Lost Empire 拜占庭：失落的帝国-5

Its only a little building, but it was actually the heart of ancient Palmyra. Its the senate, the Oval Office where government was conducted, where the town elders met, where plots were hatched, all that sort of thing. Of course, in Constantine's gre

英语听力：Byzantium-The Lost Empire 拜占庭：失落的帝国-4

This was the extent of Constantines ambition, the late Roman Empire, with Constantinople, not Rome, as its capital, and in the far north, in Germany, the city of Trier, a great imperial garrison. It still shows something of what ancient Constantinopl

英语听力：Byzantium-The Lost Empire 拜占庭：失落的帝国-3

A lonely ancient relic in a modern city. In the year of our Lord 330, on a lovely May morning, A great procession came down this road whichs the highway of an ancient city called Byzantium, and the procession was led by the great Roman Emperor Consta

美国学生人类历史 第118期:教会之兴(5)

They spoke a language which left no doubt as to the future of unrepentant sinners. 气度沉稳，言之凿凿。讲到拒不悔改的人在地狱的悲惨情形， The Teutons were deeply impressed. 让条顿人不由自主感到深深的触动。 T

【有声英语文学名著】安娜卡列宁娜（10）

TEN Chapter 23 VRONSKY and Kitty waltzed several times round the room and then Kitty went to her mother, but hardly had she exchanged a few words with the Countess Nordston before Vronsky returned to fetch her for the first quadrille. Nothing special

【有声英语文学名著】安娜卡列宁娜（11）

ELEVEN Have you read his article? he said, turning to Kritsky again, sitting down to the table and clearing away from it a heap of half-filled cigarettes to make room. I have not read it, said Kritsky morosely, evidently not wishing to join in the co

CCTV9英语新闻：Annual Cape Town Carnival celebrates diversity

The streets of Cape Town came to life as the seventh annual Cape Town Carnival paraded its way down the citys main streets. More than 50 talented community groups performed dances and acts that represented their interpretation of the street life them

【有声英语文学名著】安娜卡列宁娜（27）

TWENTY-SEVEN It all depends on what time! There are times when one would give a whole month for a shilling and there are times when you would not give half an hour at any price. Is not that so, Kitty? Why are you so glum? Im all right. Where are you

【有声英语文学名著】安娜卡列宁娜（28）

TWENTY-EIGHT Constantine felt himself morally cornered, and in consequence became excited and involuntarily betrayed the chief cause of his indifference to social questions. All this may be very good, but why should I trouble about medical centres wh

【有声英语文学名著】安娜卡列宁娜（18）

EIGHTEEN Chapter 13 LEVIN put on his high boots and, for the first time, a cloth coat instead of a fur, and went out to attend to his farm. Stepping now on a piece of ice, now into the sticky mud, he crossed the stream of dazzling water. Spring is th