365个英语简短小故事-151. Fire Kills Two Young Girls

Two sisters, four and six years old, died in a late-night fire that started because of an overloaded power strip. The girls were in an unattached garage that had been illegally converted into an apartment. The new apartment did not conform to Los Ang

365个英语简短小故事-315. The Driving Lesson (2)

The next morning, Sean and Darren got into Seans car. Sean took The Club off the steering wheel. Darren noticed that Sean didnt unlock The Club first. He asked Sean if The Club had been unlocked all night. Sean said yes. Darren fumed. Do you know how

地道英语对话：Asking the Neighbor Not to Make Noise(3)

A: We really need to talk. B: What do we need to talk about? A: Was there a party going on in your apartment on Friday? B: I did throw a party on Friday. A: Oh, well, you were quite loud. B: I really didnt mean to be loud. A: I dont mind if you have

地道英语对话：Asking the Neighbor Not to Make Noise(1)

A: I was meaning to talk to you about something. B: Whats going on? A: Were you having a party in your apartment last Friday? B: Yes, I had a little party. A: It was very loud. B: I didnt intend on being too loud. A: Its fine if you want to have peop

365个英语简短小故事-236. Tenants Watch Building Burn

A 20-unit apartment building burned for about an hour before firemen were able to extinguish it. The fire started in the attic at about 10:30 p.m. yesterday evening. The damage was estimated at $1.5 million. A fire department spokesman said the fire

2006年VOA标准英语-Hezbollah Handing Out Cash to Rebuild Lebanese

By Margaret Besheer Haret Hreik, Lebanon 20 August 2006 As soon as the U.N. brokered cease-fire went into effect in Lebanon last Monday, Hezbollah's social welfare machine shifted into high gear. The organization, which is branded a terrorist group

地道英语对话：Asking about the Apartment Location(1)

A: Hello, how are you doing today? B: Im great. A: What can I do for you today? B: I wanted to ask about the apartment for rent. A: Ask away. B: I was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area. A: As a matter of fact, the apartment is in a

地道英语对话：Asking about the Apartment Location(2)

A: How are you? B: Good, thank you. A: What can I help you with? B: Can I ask you a few questions about the apartment? A: Ask whatever youd like. B: I want to know if the location of the apartment is nice. A: I honestly believe that you will love the

地道英语对话：Asking about the Apartment Location(3)

A: How is everything with you today? B: Im fine. Thank you for asking. A: Can I help you with something? B: I actually have a few questions about the apartment. A: What questions do you have? B: Is this apartment in a nice location? A: It is in a gre

地道英语对话：Asking about Safety Features(3)

A: What a great apartment! B: Thanks. Can I answer any questions for you at this point? A: Have you put any safety features into this building? B: Yes, your safety is of concern to us. What specifically were you interested in? A: Can you talk about f

地道英语对话：Asking about the Neighborhood(1)

A: I wanted to ask you a few questions. B: What about? A: They are pertaining to the neighborhood that the apartment is in. B: Sure. What would you like to know? A: What can you tell me about the neighborhood? B: In all honesty, the neighborhood coul

地道英语对话：Asking about Safety Features(1)

A: I really like this beautiful apartment! B: Thank you. Do you have any further questions? A: Yes, I was wondering about safety features. B: Yes, what are your concerns? A: How about fire alarms and escape routes? B: Every apartment has its own smok

地道英语对话：Asking about Safety Features(2)

A: This apartment is everything that I am looking for! B: Thank you. Is there any other information that you need? A: Could you tell me a little about safety features? B: Yes, we have thought of safety. What, specifically, are you interested in? A: A

地道英语对话：Asking about Floor Plan(1)

A: Hello, Im calling about the apartment. B: What would you like to know? A: I just wanted to find out some details about the apartment. B: Like what, exactly? A: Could you tell me about the floor plan? B: You can actually see the whole apartment for

地道英语对话：Asking about Floor Plan(3)

A: Could you help me with a question that I have about the apartment? B: What can I help you with? A: I would like to know about the apartment. B: What exactly did you want to know? A: I was wondering about the floor plan. B: You could always take a

地道英语对话：Discriminate(1)

A: Good morning, is this the Renters Hotline? B: Yes, what can I help you with? A: I have a question about discrimination in housing. B: What type of discrimination? A: I think that he doesnt want to rent to me because of my race. B: What made you th

地道英语对话：Asking about Floor Plan(2)

A: I was wondering about the apartment. B: Id be happy to help. A: Could you give me details about the apartment? B: What is it that you would like to know? A: Actually, its the floor plan that I am inquiring about. B: If you would like to, you can s

【租住公寓】歧视-Discrimination

A: Good morning, is this the Renter's Hotline? B: Yes, what can I help you with? A: I have a question about discrimination in housing. B: What type of discrimination? A: I think that he doesn't want to rent to me because of my race. B: What made you

英闻天下——299 Shanghai Group to Build Their Own Homes

According to media reports, the homebuyers-turned-developers purchased 8,000 square meters of land near Dishui Lake at auction last month. They plan to sell the apartments for between 6,500 yuan and 8,500 yuan per square meter to the development's sh

新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 20:00 2013/07/17

The Beijing Hour Evening Edition Wednesday July 17th, 2013. Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital. Coming up on our program this evening, 83-passengers from the fallen Asiana flight to sue aircraft manufacturer Boei