天方夜谭英文故事：The Fisherman and The Genie

Once a fisherman lived in a village. He led his life with his earnings from fishing. One day he cast his net into the sea. He waited for some time and pulled the net out. But there was nothing in the net. He felt worried and thought in his mind, To d

名校励志英语演讲 13:失败的额外收益和想象力的重要性

President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the faculty, proud parents, and, above all, graduates. 尊敬的福斯特校长，哈弗集团的各位成员，监管理事会的各位理事，各位老师，各

英语博客：ESL Podcast 836 – Working Shifts

Lisette: Youre the new kid on the block, arent you? Danny: Yeah, its my first day. Lisette: Im Lisette. Danny: Im Danny. Nice to meet you. Lisette: Youre lucky to be starting on the day shift. When I started working here umpteen years ago, I had to w

四级考试短语和搭配（1）

1. 短语动词 be about to do 刚要 , 即将 be friends with 与 ... 友好 bear in mind 记住 bring into effect 实行 ; 使生效 bring into operation 实施 ; 使生效 can not help 禁不住 , 忍

英语情景对话：Volunteering for Campaigns(3)

A: I would like to speak to you, if you dont mind. B: What would you like to speak to me about? A: I would like to talk to you about this years election. B: Is that right? A: I am a volunteer for this years campaign. B: Thats wonderful. I am impresse

偶像励志英语演讲19:失败的好处和想象的重要性(1)

President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the faculty, proud parents, and, above all, graduates: 尊敬的福斯特校长，哈佛集团的各位成员，监督理事会的各位理事，各位老师，各

英语博客：ESL Podcast 731 - Hints and Innuendo

Roberta: You know, my birthday is coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that its kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you driving at? Roberta

ESL Podcast 577 – Magic and Illusions

Patricia: This is the best magic show Ive ever seen. Have you ever seen so many amazing magic tricks in your life? Theyre blowing my mind ! Sergio: Theyre all just illusions . Its nothing but smoke and mirrors . Patricia: I dont know how you can say

ESL Podcast 517 – Watching Competitive Sports

Bruno: Hey, what are you doing? Give me back that remote ! Tamara: The movie I want to watch is on right now. Do you mind ? Bruno: Of course I mind! Im watching the playoffs . Cant you see that? Tamara: The playoffs? Oh, Ill watch with you. Bruno: Yo

ESL Podcast 522 – Developing a Healthy Mind

Lorelai: I just finished reading a book about how to get the most out of life . Starting today, Im going to live life to its fullest . Luke: Oh no, not another one of your fads . Werent you eating only blue- and red-colored foods a couple of months a

ESL Podcast 480 – Riding in a Carpool

Roberto: Hey, Loreto. Got a minute? Loreto: Im going to a meeting off-site , but we can talk if you dont mind walking me to my car. Roberto: Sure, okay. I just wanted to ask if youre interested in carpooling to work. We only live a few blocks from ea

ESL Podcast 410 – Being Evasive

Olivia: Dad, can I ask you a question? Dad: You just did. Olivia: I mean, can I ask you another question? Dad: Ask away . Olivia: Where do babies come from? Dad: What? Where did you come up with that one? Olivia: I don't know. Dad: Let me tell you .

ESL Podcast 304 – A Potential Partnership Meeting

Flavio: Thanks for meeting with me. Marcia: Its my pleasure. Were eager to hear your ideas about our companies doing business together in the future. Flavio: Well, I wanted us to meet because I think our two companies can create great synergy. Marcia

ESL Podcast 241 – At the Bakery

Clerk: Hi, can I help you? Leticia: Hi. Im trying to make up my mind about which kind of dessert to get. Everything in the case looks delicious. Clerk: Thanks. As you can see, we have a lot of different types of cookies, brownies, cakes, and muffins

ESL Podcast 561 – Being Forgetful

Charlize: You wont forget that were going over to the Wongs for dinner tomorrow night, will you? Pete: Its etched in my brain . I wont forget. Charlize: It slipped your mind last week that we were meeting Donna at the movies, remember? Pete: I was pr

ESL Podcast 264 – Preparing for a Video Conference

Emiliano: Im not sure about this video conference today. Its the next best thing to having a meeting face-to- face, but Ive never used most of this equipment before. Fatima: Its a piece of cake. Do you want to do a run-through with me? Emiliano: Do y

ESL Podcast 492 – Importing and Exporting Goods

Giselle: Good morning, Brian. This is Giselle calling from Intergroup in Kansas City. Brian: Hi, Giselle. How are you? Giselle: Im great, thanks. Listen, the reason Im calling is that I wanted to touch base with you about the new proposed regulations

ESL Podcast 663 – Having Problems Concentrating

Vagner: Arent you supposed to be studying for the drivers test? Liesl: Im supposed to be, but I keep getting distracted. Reading this manual is deadly. Vagner: I know, but if you dont study, youll never pass the test. Try to focus. Liesl: Ive tried t

ESL Podcast 331 – Washing Clothes

Mina: What happened here? Is the washing machine not working? Arlo: What do you mean? Mina: Why are all of your white T-shirts now pink? Arlo: That just happens. Sometimes they turn pink, gray, or another color, depending on which clothes I put in a

情人节里有关“爱”的英文表达

你知道在英语里有哪些可用来表达爱慕的词汇和短语吗？如果你在情人节收到了邀请，但又想委婉的拒绝，应该怎么礼貌回复呢？ Expressions of love 有关爱的表达 You are always on my mind. 你一直在我