新西兰英语 08 Waitangi Day

Today, New Zealanders celebrated Waitangi Day in many places but the main events were held at the Treaty grounds in Waitangi. This is in Northland, about 3 hours drive north of Auckland. The day before, on Tuesday 5th February, leaders held a meeting

各国名人英文介绍-Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi has been a figurehead for her countrys struggle for democracy since 1988. She was born to lead her nation; her father was Burma's independence hero. He was assassinated when she was just two years old. Suu Kyi had an international up

俚语口头禅:Jump the gun

【句子对照】 Hey, don't jump the gun. Listen to what he has to say before you make a decision. 嗨，不要操之过急，在做决定之前听听他怎么说。 【关键俚语】 jump the gun 英：To act too soon, before the proper time; to act on an impulse, without thinking

英语口语1+1:Under the gun

英语语法：175 Hanged Versus Hung

Grammar Girl here. I know I promised that the next episode would be about apostrophes, but Zach wrote in with a grammar emergency tied to the execution of Saddam Hussein. I'm sure we all realize there are more important aspects to this story than rep

2006年VOA标准英语-Failed 1956 Hungarian Revolution Remembered

By Barry Wood Washington, DC 18 October 2006 watch Hungarian Revolt report Fifty years ago, on October 23, 1956, Hungarians rose up against their communist rulers and for two precious weeks lived in relative freedom, until their revolution was bruta

美国习惯用语: Lesson 183 - UNDER THE GUN / GUNSHY

我们曾经讲过几个和gun也就是枪炮的

Lesson 24 - TOP GUN / BOTTOM LINE

Top Gun Bottom line 每个人的生活道路几乎都是崎岖不平，有上有下的。当然，一般人都喜欢攀登到社会的高峰，而不愿意沦落到社会的最低层。美国的俗语和

2006年VOA标准英语-Hungarians Vote in Final Round of Election

By Stefan Bos Budapest 23 April 2006 Hungarians have cast ballots in a run-off parliamentary election that is expected to deliver a small majority to the socialist-liberal governing coalition. -------

2006年VOA标准英语-Burma Extends Detention of Aung San Suu Kyi by

By Ron Corben Bangkok 27 May 2006 Burma has extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for a further year, despite international pressure for her release. The decision comes on the anniversary of her National League for Democracy's

2006年VOA标准英语-UN: Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi May Go Free Soon

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 24 May 2006 Aung San Suu Kyi (2002 photo) A senior United Nations official says Burmese authorities appear to be preparing for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. -----------------------------

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Hails Hungarian Democracy, Marks Anniversa

By Paula Wolfson Budapest 22 June 2006 President Bush says the 1956 Hungarian uprising against communism has provided a lesson to the world. Mr. Bush spoke to the Hungarian people from a Budapest hillside steeped in history. ----------- President Bu

英语听力：自然百科 Dung Heats

The picturesque Western Cape mountain range at the southern tip of Africa lays claim to one of the world's most diverse floral kingdoms. And researchers are scouring the mountains in search of the droppings and urine of a small local inhabitant which

新西兰英语 397 Waitangi Day

Today is Waitangi Day, a day when we remember the Treaty that was signed on Feb 6th 1840, between the Queen of England and the Maori chiefs of New Zealand. In the Treaty, Queen Victoria agreed to protect the Maori and give them the same rights as Bri

新西兰英语 244 Waitangi Day

Today is Waitangi Day. It is 170 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This was a treaty between Queen Victoria of England and Maori chiefs in New Zealand. The Queen promised to give Maori all the rights of British citizens and to protec

新西兰英语 54 Treaty of Waitangi Claims

Midnight tonight is the deadline for all Treaty of Waitangi claims. Last year, there were 97 claims but more than 1,000 claims are likely by midnight tonight. This is the last time that anyone can make an historic claim although it will take many yea

2006年VOA标准英语-Hungarians to Vote For 'Euro' Government S

By Stefan Bos Budapest 08 April 2006 Hungarians choose Sunday between the continuity of a center-left government, which says the country needs to embrace globalization, and a center-right opposition t

2006年VOA标准英语-Lung Cancer is the Most Common Cause of De

By Carol Pearson and Rosanne Skirble Washington, DC 09 March 2006 watch Lung Cancer report Dana and Christopher Reeve Dana Reeve was best known as the widow of actor Christopher Reeve, and as a tirele

2006年VOA标准英语-Hungarians Go to Polls Despite Heavy Flood

By Stefan Bos Budapest 09 April 2006 A woman casts her vote in Pecs, 197 kms south of Budapest, during the first round of parliamentary elections in Hungary Sunday, April 9, 2006 Hungarians are voting

英语歌曲:布鲁斯 Hollywood Undead - Bottle and a gun

饶舌:Hollywood Undead - Bottle and a gun 相关介绍 ：Hip-Hop,Metal,Emo,电子,混合一起是什么感觉?就是他们,Hip-hop为主,金属为辅,screamo偶来捧场.创造出了这只杰出的乐队.这是他们发行的第一张专辑. 歌词