英文幽默故事：Good Company and Bad Company

Two parrots had built their nest on a banyan tree. The female parrot laid two eggs in the nest. After sometime, the eggs latched. Two chicks came out of them. The parent birds took good care of them. After few weeks, the young birds were able to fly

日常生活英语-Calling Credit Card Company(3)

A: I was inquiring about a bill that I never got. B: Which credit card was the bill for? A: The bill was for my Master Card. B: That bill should have been mailed about two weeks ago. A: It never came in the mail. B: My computer shows that it has alre

BEP 160 INT Talking about your Company

What can you say about your company? How would you describe it? There are a number of things to consider. Theres the company size, its employees, and its branches. But theres also company history, culture, reputation, and future plans. In todays less

THIS IS AMERICA - The Disney Company

THIS IS AMERICA -January 14, 2002: The Disney Company By Jerilyn Watson VOICE ONE: Walt Disney was one of America’s most famous film producers. He created Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and some of the w

For Company Wellness Programs, Experts Say Carrots Work Bett

STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. BARBARA KLEIN: And I'm Barbara Klein. This week on our program, we look at what some companies are doing to help their employees get healthy and stay healthy. We also ta

VOA慢速英语-SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Pollution in China’s Air Creat

Also: A study finds that people who stop smoking often influence other smokers to quit. Transcript of radio broadcast: 24 June 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Faith Lapidus. VOICE TWO: And I'm Steve Ember. On

旅游英语对话-Complaining about a Tour(2)

A: I paid good money for this tour and would appreciate some help with some problems that have come up. B: I would like to help you smooth out any difficulties you are having. What can I help you with? A: This tour company cant seem to coordinate any

旅游英语对话-Complaining about a Tour(1)

A: I am having some big problems on this tour. B: What seems to be the problem? We are here to help you. A: This tour company seems very disorganized. No one seems to have a clear picture as to where we are going and when we are going to get there. B

乘车英语对话-Complaining about a Late Bus(1)

A: Where is the bus? B: I think it's running late. A: It should've been here 30 minutes ago. B: It should be coming soon. A: It better, because I'm already late for work. B: I can't stand riding the bus. A: Me too, it's so unreliable. B: That is true

乘车英语对话-Complaining about a Late Bus(2)

A: When is the bus going to get here? B: It's obviously late. A: It was scheduled to be here about thirty minutes ago. B: I'm sure it'll be here in a little bit. A: I hope so, because I'm running really late for work. B: I hate having to take the bus

乘车英语对话-Complaining about a Late Bus(3)

A: I want to get on the bus already. B: It just isn't on time today. A: It was supposed to be here thirty minutes ago. B: I think it'll be here pretty soon. A: I need to get to work, so it better. B: I really do hate public transportation. A: I agree

Take Away English-Crufts Dog Show 英国狗展

Crufts winner 2006. Picture courtesy of the Kennel Club of Great Britain Fireworks, music and theatre have been some of the ways in which the Chinese community in Britain has been celebrating the start of the Year of the Dog it has been quite a part

Complaining 抱怨

It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something. 1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud. B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep? A: Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records. B:

英语闲谈-Complimenting Someone's Clothes(2)

A: I absolutely love what you're wearing today. B: You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago. A: Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from? B: I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall. A: I really like tha

Giving Compliments 赞美

Giving Compliments 赞美 Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new. 1.A: What a beautiful sweater! B: Do you think it looks good on me? A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants. B: You won't believe it

地道英语对话：Calling the Water Company(2)

A: Am I speaking with someone from the water company? B: Yes. Can I assist you with something? A: I certainly hope so. B: Whats the problem? A: I will be moving into a new house in a few days B: What exactly do you need my help with? A: Ill need you

VOA常速英语2007年-Delayed Presidential Elections in Lebanon Creat

By Carolyn Presutti Washington 09 November 2007 Lebanon has postponed presidential elections twice in the past two months.A group of Christian bishops in Lebanon worries that the election deadlock is affecting national unity. As VOA's Carolyn Presutt

公司发展规模扩大 员工患病危险增加

Company growth 'bad for health' Working for a company that expands rapidly increases an employee's risk of long－term sickness，say researchers． The Lancet study by experts from the Swedish National Institute for Psychosocial Medicine also found

Creating Your Own Life

Creating Your Own Life Welcome to Faith Radio Online－Simply to Relax， I'm Faith Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there； they serve some sort of purpose， teach you a lesson or help figure

Half of Companies Bribe Officials in Vietnam

Nearly half of Vietnams companies say they have had to bribe officials in order to do business, a new survey conducted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) revealed. Some 80 percent of businesses in the country reported their operat