纯正英语一分钟-Divorce

Divorce is on the increase around the world. It seems divorce rates are rising in pretty much every country you read about. I know in my country, divorce is now not unusual. More than thirty per cent of marriages end in divorce. I suppose its easier

英文原版对话1000个:954 Divorce

Katia: So, Enam, we're talking about arranged marriages, but what about the rate of divorce of arranged marriages? Is it high? Enam: Well, actually, the rate is incredibly low. Actually, it's below ten percent and it's changing but still it's really

2006年VOA标准英语-French Police Pursue Murder Suspect in Ivo

By Lisa Bryant Paris 21 February 2006 Two French police officers have been dispatched to Ivory Coast to hunt down a man suspected of participating in the torture and killing of a Jewish man in France.

鹅妈妈童谣 31 Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat

PUSSY-CAT AND QUEEN Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, Where have you been? Ive been to London To look at the Queen. Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, What did you there? I frightened a little mouse Under the chair.

2006年VOA标准英语-Ivorians Express Disappointment After Annan Vis

By Franz Wild Abidjan 06 July 2006 People from several sides of Ivory Coast's conflict are disappointed at the results of a meeting between the government and rebels that was chaired by U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan. Franz Wild reports for VOA f

VOA标准英语2011--West to Play Pivotal Role in Libya Rebui

West to Play Pivotal Role in Libya Rebuilding NATO played a crucial role in helping Libyans to oust leader Moammar Gadhafi from power after 42 years. Now as a transitional authority takes over, Libyans are talking about recovery and rebuilding with h

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran Pivotal Factor in Proposed New US Approach

By Gary Thomas Washington 11 January 2007 In his address Wednesday night, President Bush said he wants to boost U.S. troop strength in Iraq to quell sectarian violence. But he also made clear that the United States holds two of Iraq's neighbors, Ira

2007年VOA标准英语-African Divorcees Conquer Social Taboo

By Phuong Tran Dakar 15 March 2007 In some parts of Africa, divorce is still considered a scandal. But, as more couples move to Africa's rapidly growing cities, divorce has become less of a cultural shock. Although female divorcees in rural communit

2007年VOA标准英语-Mediators Meet to Speed up Peace Process in Ivo

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 04 September 2007 Rebel and presidential representatives from the Ivory Coast have met in Ouagadougou to evaluate the progress in the country's peace process. Burkina Faso's president and main mediator, Blaise Compaore, compla

VOA常速英语2007年-Northern Ivorians Pleased With Peace

By Phillip Wellman Abidjan 08 November 2007 Leading non-governmental organizations and the United Nations have recently expressed concern over the pace of the peace process in Ivory Coast. But after visiting a community of northerners living in the s

学个词Learn a Word 第998期 Pivotal

今天我们要学的词是pivotal。 Pivotal, 意思是关键的，重要的。 The quarterback was pivotal in the team's postseason success, 这个四分位对球队季后赛的成功起到了举足轻重的作用。 This game is a pivotal test for

2006年VOA标准英语-Congolese President Opens New Phase in Ivo

By Joe Bavier Abidjan 08 April 2006 The new acting president of the African Union has met with the leaders of Ivory Coast's warring factions, hoping to finally implement a three-year-old peace process

2007年VOA标准英语-Burkina Faso Launches Mediation Attempt for Ivo

By Nico Colombant Dakar 05 February 2007 High-level rebel and presidential delegations from divided Ivory Coast have started meetings in Burkina Faso in a renewed attempt to end more than four years of stalled negotiations. VOA's Nico Colombant repo

2007年VOA标准英语-Ivorians Seek Justice for Illegal Toxic Waste D

By Phuong Tran Dakar 11 January 2007 Some victims of last year's toxic waste dumping in Ivory Coast are staging a hunger strike to demand promised government compensation, while others are joining lawsuits. At least 10 people died, and thousands wer

Dead Cat

Jim let his dog out to relieve himself late one night. He watched some TV, and then remembered to let the dog back in. When he opened the door, he was shocked at what he saw! In his dog's mouth was his neighbor's cat, dead! Bad dog! BAD DOG! said the

The Cook and the Cat

A certain cook，rather more educated than his fellows，went from his kitchen one day to a neighbouring tavernhe was of a serious turn of mind，and on that day he celebrated the anniversary of a friend's death－leaving a cat at home，to guard his

Dick and His Cat

Dick and His Cat I Once there was a boy called Dick. He was very poor: his father and mother were dead and he had no friends to help him. One day he heard some men speaking: one man said, I shall go to London, for London is a very big city, and its s

The Old Cat

An old woman had a cat. The cat was very old; she could not run quickly, and she could not bite, because she was so old. One day the old cat saw a mouse; she jumped and caught the mouse. But she could not bite it; so the mouse got out of her mouth an

The Cat and the Bell thecatandthebell

There were many mice in a house. The man of the house got a cat. The cat killed many of the mice. Then the oldest mouse said, All mice must come to my hole tonight, and we will think what we can do about this cat.' All the mice came. Many mice spoke,

VOA标准英语2009年-Compaore Urges Ivorians to Move Toward Pre

By Anne Look Dakar 18 September 2009 Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore speaks to Ivory Coast National assembly, 17 Sep 2009 Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaor visited Ivory Coast this week. Mr. Compaor is leading regional efforts to organize th