US Soldier Who Helped Stop Killing of Unarmed Vietnamese Villagers Dies

American Larry Colburn, who became famous for his actions during the Vietnam War, died earlier this month. He was 67 years old. Lisa Colburn, his wife of 31 years, told the Associated Press that Colburn died three months after they learned he had can

NPR 2012-04-29

On Rattlesnake Ridge in Washingtons Cascade Mountains, King County sheriffs believe they have found the dead body of Peter Keller. The survivalist had not been seen since last weekends killings of Kellers wife and daughter, for which hed been charged

打高尔夫球—Golf Course

I've decided to take up the game of golf after playing with a friend recently. However, the sport isn't as easy as it appears. To improve my game, I've been spending a lot of time at the driving range hitting balls with my clubs. I'm starting to hit

大学英语精读第三册 Unit Nine:The Death of Hit

Text In the last days of World War 11, Adolf Hitler and his closest associates had sought shelter in a command bunker before the fall of Berlin. He knew that defeat was close at hand and that he must prepare for his own death. Here is a detailed desc

海事英语600句 10

Part 10 Bunker barge operation 1. Plug scuppers, save-alls and drip trays. 2. Scuppers plugged. 3. Stand by emergency fire pump and report. 4. Stand by foam monitor and report. 5. Foam monitor is on stand by. 6. Fit bonding wire and report. 7. Mainta

万花筒2008-03-02:西德核庇护所

The former nuclear bunker constructed as shelter for former Western German government now has been turned into a well-maintained museum. Seventies kitsch, spooky protective clothing, some very Spartan accommodation and an awful lot of concrete, stil

2011年ESL之日常生活 06 Threatening Other Countries

06 Threatening Other Countries GLOSSARY military exercise war game; a way to train an army or navy group, or a way totest equipment for warfare, by testing systems as if an actual battle or war ishappening * Sometimes countries use computer simulatio

美联社新闻一分钟 2006-09-18

1. Authorities in South Carolina rescued a 14-year-old girl from an underground bunker . She text- messaged her mother on the suspect's cellphone before being saved. Vinson Filyaw was arrested in the

VOA标准英语2012--Recycling Bin - End of Line, a New Beginning

Recycling Bin - End of Line, a New Beginning The recycle bin. It is often the last stop for empty containers. But for papers, plastics, cardboards and cans, it can mark the beginning of a journey thousands of kilometers long. As long as people keep t

美国小学英语教材4:第113课 收羊毛(4)

Peter could see the heavy fleece falling upon the canvas which was spread on the ground, 彼得看见厚厚的羊毛落在地上的帆布上， while Elijah, Mr. Bunker's helper, was carrying wool off to a table to be tied up. 此时，邦克先生的助

美国小学英语教材4:第112课 收羊毛(3)

THE SHEARING 剪羊毛 It was not long before they could see the flags flying over the tents, and then the tents themselves. 没过多久，他们就看到飘动的旗帜，然后是帐篷。 When they reached the place where the horse was to be left

高尔夫球场—Golf Course

I've decided to take up the game of golf after playing with a friend recently. However, the sport isn't as easy as it appears. To improve my game, I've been spending a lot of time at the driving range hitting balls with my clubs. I'm starting to hit

学个词Learn a Word 第665期 WOW factor

今天我们要学的词是WOW factor。 A WOW factor, 指让人惊叹的东西。经济不景气，也影响到了玩具行业。从二月中旬开幕的美国国际玩具展可以看出， In 2009, there will still be toys with the WOW factor, but

每日一词【1052】Penalty：处罚、惩罚

今天我们要学的词是penalty。 Penalty, 是处罚、惩罚的意思。本届PGA高尔夫球球赛最令人难忘的是， American player Dustin Johnson was knocked out of contention because of a two-shot penalty for grounding his golf club in

我国再次提高部分优抚对象抚恤补助标准

China will increase pension allowances for disabled soldiers, families of fallen soldiers and Red Army veterans, authorities said last Friday. 中国当局上周五表示，将提高对残疾军人、阵亡战士和红军老兵家庭的抚恤津贴。

发改委:我国国内油价迎年内首涨

The National Development and Reform Commission on last Tuesday announced a rise in the per-ton retail price of gasoline by 165 yuan and diesel by 160 yuan. 国家发展改革委上周二发布通知称，将汽、柴油零售价格每吨分别上调1

国际贸易术语船务术语汇总

船务术语汇总 BAF （Bunker Adjustment Factor） 燃油附加费 CAF （Currency Adjustment Factor） 货币贬值附加费 YAS （Yard Surcharges）码头附加费 EPS （Equipment Position Surcharges） 设备位置附加费 DDC （Destination

美国语文第五册 第205期:考试(1)

Have you any questions to ask me in the other branches, sir? asked Locke. Not many, replied Bunker. 朋友，你还有其他课程的问题想问我？洛克问道。不多了，邦克回答。 There is reading, writing, grammar, etc., which I know n

2018年CRI China to establish central adjustment system for pension funds

China has made plans to establish a central adjustment system for basic pension funds of enterprise employees to balance payment burdens of local governments. CRI's Victor Ning has more. Based on China's current pension system, a central adjustment f

地道英语在线听-Wow factor 叫好率

Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. Im Jo. Jean: And Im Jean. Jo: Today were going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language. Jean: 在我们的《地道英语》节目当中，我们会带领大家一起来学习和熟