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

情景英语口语100主题 014bderooms卧室

014 bedroom Words Bed bedside table alarm clock wardrobe pillow duvet blanket sheet chest of drawers bedside lamp mirror dressing table pyjamas nightdress mattress Phrases Go to bed Get up Set the alarm clock Go to sleep Read in bed Make your bed Be

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

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 1 The Great Ethan Cape

Its stuck! cried six-year-old Benny. His round face was red from tugging at the zipper on his suitcase. It wont budge an inch. Oh, Benny! said twelve-year-old Jessie, coming into the room. She shook her head and laughed. Youre taking too much! Benny

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

VOA常速英语2007年-Sara Tavares Leads New Generation of Cape Verde

By Tendai Maphosa London 11 December 2007 The African islands of Cape Verde have a rich musical tradition and one young, new artist, Sara Tavares, is carrying that tradition forward and to new levels. She played in London recently, where Tendai Mapho

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

VOA慢速英语2011--Bigger Ships, So a Bigger Panama Canal

Technology Report - Bigger Ships, So a Bigger Panama Canal This is the VOA Special English Technology Report. The Panama Canal opened almost one hundred years ago. More than one million ships have passed through the waterway since nineteen fourteen.

VOA标准英语2008年-Cape Verde Businesses Respond to WTO Membership

Business leaders in Cape Verde are responding to their country's ascension to the World Trade Organization. While business leaders agree the measure should enhance the competitiveness of the island nation, Brent Latham reports from our West Africa b

VOA标准英语2012--Cape Cod Is US Northeast's Summer Capital

Indonesia Working to Soothe South China Sea Tensions Chinese patrols in waters that Vietnam and the Philippines also claim have heightened tensions in the mineral-rich South China Sea. Vietnamese protestors condemn what they call a Chinese invasion o

美国国家公共电台 NPR A Boy Grows Up Fast On The Streets Of Beirut In The Dickensian 'Capernaum'

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A little boy takes his parents to court in the new film Capernaum. In Lebanon, that title means chaos, and critic Bob Mondello says that's an accurate description of the world the boy lives in. BOB MONDELLO, BYLINE: Zain is skinny,

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

2007年VOA标准英语-Cape Verde Looks With Concern at Change in Rank

By Phuong Tran Dakar 12 June 2007 The West African island nation of Cape Verde is working to change its rank as a U.N. designated lesser-developed country, but government officials say they need more help from donors. From VOA's West Africa bureau in

Serero wins South Africa's footballer of the year

JOHANNESBURG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Ajax Cape Town's Thulani Serero won the player of the year award at the South African Premiership awards at Gold Reef City on Sunday. The 21-year-old striker's awards included Footballer of the Year Award, the Premier

2007年VOA标准英语-Octogenarian Cape Verdean Guitarist Reflects on

By Phuong Tran Praia, Cape Verde 20 May 2007 Lela Violao practices in Praia Cape Verde The West African island nation of Cape Verde has suffered for centuries from periods of severe famine and drought. Most of its residents have immigrated overseas.

2007年VOA标准英语-Cape Verdean Singer Reflects on Island's Talent

By Phuong Tran Praia, Cape Verde 15 April 2007 When people talk about Cape Verdean music, it is inevitable they mention Cesaria Evora, the singer who introduced many to the country's melancholic music known as morna . Some have said that singer Tete

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