英语口语1+1:Over my dead body

It's Time to 'Play Possum'

It's Time to 'Play Possum' Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we talk about words and expressions in American English. And today we will talk about defense mechanisms. These are different ways the b

33. A Deadly Current p.213

it is a pity that every summer a few people drown at the beach. In some cases, these people were good swimmers. So how did it happen? Riptide! Riptide is a strong underwater current. It moves quickly

地道流行美语脱口秀

1.Did you believe in the tooth fairy when you were a kid? 你小时候相不相信牙仙子? 老美有一个信仰, 小孩子换牙时, 父母会告诉他把牙齿用信封装好, 放在枕头下, 早上起来时牙仙子会用钱跟他换牙齿, 这钱

超级简单英语阅读:Dead Bodies

The big room is air-conditioned. But it smells. Dead bodies are in metal drawers. The bodies have no clothes. The bodies are naked. A white sheet covers each dead body. The drawers slide in. The drawers slide out. A doctor works in the big room with

2013年ESL之日常生活 09 Saying No

Saying No Liang: I have a favor to ask. Christian: Uh oh, what is it? Liang: Im doing a project for my class in culinary school and I need a volunteer to taste some of my creations. Christian: Not on your life. Liang: But, why? Christian: You dont re

【有声英语文学名著】1984 Part Two（10）

Chapter 10 When he woke it was with the sensation of having slept for a long time, but a glance at the old-fashioned clock told him that it was only twenty-thirty. He lay dozing for a while; then the usual deep-lunged singing struck up from the yard

英语音频杂志：死亡

Death by Katherine Bilsborough Neanderthals There is evidence to suggest that even as far back as prehistoric times, Neanderthal man buried their dead with flowers. This suggests a certain emotional concern for the well being of the dead and might in

'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce

'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce Our story today is called The Boarded Window. It was written by Ambrose Bierce. Here is Shep ONeal with the story. In 1830, only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge a

Lesson 165 - OVER A BARREL / OVER ONE'S DEAD BODY

Over a barrel Over one's dead body 我们今天再来讲两个和over有关的习惯用语。第一个是: over a barrel. Barrel就是一只装东西的桶。那么，什么是over a barrel 呢? Over

天方夜谭英文故事：The Little Hunchbacked

Once upon a time in ancient Kashgar, on the borders of great territory, a tailor lived with his wife. The couple were deep in love with each other. One morning the tailor was working busily in his shop. A little hunchbacked came and sat by the shop's

北师大版高中英语模块7--Unit 24 Spot7

[00:00.53]Back at the hotel, [00:02.06]Evans spoke to the maid, Gertrude. [00:04.08]She had a German accent and was very unfriendly [00:07.25]She called the assistant manager, [00:08.95]Weber, who was very angry [00:10.52]and tried to attack Evans. [

安布罗斯·比尔斯的《The Boarded Window》

The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce Our story today is called The Boarded Window. It was written by Ambrose Bierce. Here is Shep ONeal with the story. In 1830, only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge and

VOA慢速英语 The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Today we present the short story The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Here is Shep O'Neal with the story. True! Nervous -- very, very nervous I had been and am! But why will you say that I am mad? The disease

鲸鱼不会死在海底

Whales Never Die on the Ocean Floor 鲸鱼不会死在海底 Their calls can be haunting. Their size can take your breath away. And their worlds are dark and quiet. Whales! There are many different species of these huge, warm-blooded, air breathing m

趣味青春英语电台 第185期:Over my dead body

Idiom: Over my dead body (impossible to do something) Hit the book: Instant gratification Inadvertently Unwind Excessive Browse Pursuit Inexhaustible It teaches patience We live in a world of instant gratification, but real life demands having patien

The Travellers and the Bear

Two friends were travelling together when they met with a bear．One of them was in great fear，and without a thought of his companion climbed up into a tree，and hid himself．The other seeing that he had no chance，single－handed against the be

英文摇滚歌曲：Lordi - The Night Of The Loving Dead

Now beware the streets tonite Lay low till the sunrise The undead casanovas hunt for love (You may) Lock the doors, drop the blinds Keep quiet and stay inside But nothing helps when push comes to shove Bequeth thy loving - My body's cold I take you i

与老外沟通的必备英语

1.After you. 你先请 2.Dont take it to heart. 别往心里去，别因此而费神 3.Wed better be off。我们该走了 4.Lets face it。面对现实把(当你不愿意躲避困难时，就用它吧) 5.Lets get started。咱们开始干吧 6.Im re

英语听力：切格瓦拉的故事 - 20

Colonel Zantano returns to La Higuera. Felix talks to him about reversing the order. There are orders from your commander to eliminate this prisoner. The order from my government is to try to give him a life at all cost. We have helicopters and mobil