Fuel Cell Cost-Cutting

By Caty Weaver Broadcast: July 25, 2003 This is Bill White with the VOA Special English Environment Report. Researchers say they have found a way to reduce the cost of some 1)fuel cell production. The

国家地理-2008-05-24 Fuel Cell 聚焦燃料电池

For something that could revolutionize the world, its come along very slowly. The fuel cell was invented in 1839, but there was little development until the 1950s when NASA started to use them in space where they are still used today. Now, after yea

英语博客：ESL Podcast 837 – Driving While Calling and Texting

Pamela: [laughs] Did you see this tweet from Sarah? Shes so funny. Josh: Hold on. Im texting Lance. I want to make sure he knows where were meeting up. Pamela: [cell phone rings] Hello. Oh, hi Lance. Did you get Joshs text? You didnt? Let me IM you,

英语博客：ESL Podcast 810 – Switching Cell Phone Plans

Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but Im still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a prepaid plan? Y

ESL Podcast 251 – Stranger on an Airplane

Fay: Excuse me. Im in the window seat. Dustin: Oh, sure. Let me get up and let you in. Fay: Thanks. Dustin: Are you traveling on business? Fay: Yes, I am. Im changing planes in Denver on my way to South Carolina, and then Im off to Georgia on Wednesd

2007年VOA标准英语-Too Much Cell Phone Use May Cause Hearing Loss

By Carol Pearson Washington 25 September 2007 A lot of people wonder about the impact cell phones might have on their health. And now a new study shows that heavy mobile, or cell, phone use may result in hearing loss. VOA's Carol Pearson reports. As

VOA标准英语2008年-Cell Phones Allow Countries to 'Leapfrog' Techn

By Bill Rodgers Washington 19 May 2008 Cell phones are an example of what is sometimes now called leapfrog technology, a product that allows developing nations the benefits of a reliable and extensive communications network without the heavy investme

ESL Podcast 197 – An Apology

Becky: Curt. Curt: Oh, hi. Becky: Can I talk to you for a minute? Curt: Im really busy right now. Becky: Just one minute. I promise it wont take long. Curt: Okay. Lets talk over here. Becky: Curt, Im really sorry that I told Joyce that you had a crus

VOA常速英语2007-Conference Says Stem Cell Research is Robust

By Victoria Cavaliere New York 16 October 2007 An annual stem cell research conference in New York has been bringing together some of the field's top scientists to discuss breakthroughs in stem cell research and what proponents call its long-term app

VOA常速英语2008年-FCC Approves Cell Phone Alert System

By Paul Sisco Washington 17 April 2008 Federal regulators in Washington have approved plans to upgrade the nation's Emergency Alert System to include text messages to cellphones and other mobile devices. VOA's Paul Sisco has more in this Searching fo

Researchers make sperm from stem cell in dish

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have found a way to turn mouse embryonic stem cells into sperm and this finding opens up new avenues for infertility research and treatment, according to astudy published Thursday in the online edition of jo

ESL Podcast 363 – Using the Telephone

Charles: I dont know how long this power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her well be late for dinner? Jane: Thats a good idea. Do you know her phone number offhand? Charles: No, I dont, and I cant look it up in

ESL Podcast 341 – An Annoying Cell Phone User

Carl: Im sorry, say that again. I couldnt hear you over that guy at the next table shouting into his cell phone. Stephanie: That guy is so rude. Were trying to have a leisurely conversation over a cup of coffee, and we have to out shout some inconsid

ESL Podcast 179 – Shopping for a Cell Phone

Salesperson: Hi, have you been helped ? Greg: No, I havent. Im looking for a new phone. Salesperson: Are you with our company right now? Greg: No, Im thinking about switching . Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a

Turn Off Your Cell Phone 关掉你的手机

Turn Off Your Cell Phone 关掉你的手机 We went to the movie the other night. I sat in an aisle seat as I usually do, because it feels a little roomier. Just as the feature was about to start, a blonde from the center of the row got up and starte

VOA常速英语2007年-Stem Cell Research Dominates 2007 Medical Field

By Jessica Berman Washington 19 December 2007 Stem cell research was the major medical and science story this past year, topping the list of achievements that experts say might finally lead to cures for many diseases. Meanwhile, global health officia

U.S. researchers discover human lung stem cell

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Researchers at Brigham and Women 's Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have identified(鉴定) a human lung stem cell that is self-renewing and capable of forming and integrating multiple bi

ESL Podcast 190 – Taking a Phone Message

I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa

ESL Podcast 568 – Describing Brisk and Slow Business

Clint: Anya! Long time no see. Let me buy you a drink. Im celebrating. Anya: Oh, yeah? Whats the good news? Clint: My company has had a banner month. Since we launched our new line of software, were having trouble keeping up with demand . Every produ

Why You Shouldn't Leave Nude Photos of Yourself on Your Cell Phone

Why You Shouldn't Leave Nude Photos of Yourself on Your Cell Phone The 23-year-old woman lost her cell phone in a restaurant parking lot. By the next morning, someone was texting nude photos of her to everyone. As regular readers have learned many ti