VOA慢速英语2010年-Remembering Math Teacher Jaime Escalan

Today we remember a man who was considered one of the best teachers in the United States. Jaime Alfonso Escalante was born in nineteen thirty in La Paz, Bolivia. Both his parents were teachers. He taught math and science in his home country for twelv

访谈录 2009-12-24&12-26 对不起这养子我们受不了了

A couple claim their adopted son has turned their home into a house of horrors. They say they love the boy, but he's become too much to handle. And now they wanna give him back and have the state return him to foster care. But the law says they can't

英语入门对话：40 Descriptions

1. What does Martha look like? She's tall, dark and beautiful. 2. What else can you tell me? Well, she has long, black hair and blue eyes. She's kind of chubby and wears glasses. 3. What is George like? He's funny, cute and really rich. He reminds me

英语入门对话：59 Expressions for Description

Sentences: It is . . . This is something . . . It's something that you . . . You can (verb) it. You can (verb) with it. You can use it to (verb). It is used for V + ing. You need it for V + ing. You need/use it when . . . If you want/need to (verb),

Describing Food

Jackie: Hello, I'm Jackie Dalton, welcome to the programme. Today we're going to look at food and the language used to describe food whether it's at someone's house after you've just had a lovely meal and you want to compliment them, or if you want

英语访谈对话 139 House Description

Todd: OK. Nicola we are going to talk about your house in Australia? Nicola: About my house! Todd: Is that OK. Nicola: It changes quite often. Todd: OK. How about your last house? The last house you were at. Nicola: OK. Todd: Let's talk about the kit

2005年NPR美国国家公共电台六月-Scrushy Declared Not Guilty of Fraud

This is All Things Considered from NPR news, I'm Robert Siegel and I'm Michele Norris. In Alabama, jurors've found Richard Scrushy not guilty of all charges. Scrushy is the founder and fired CEO of HealthSouth, the medical services company. And he wa

摇滚:Sweet Sacrifice—Evanescence

英文歌词： It's true, we're all a little insane But it's so clear Now that I'm unchained Fear is only in our minds Taking over all the time Fear is only in our minds but its taking over all the time You poor sweet innocent thing Dry your eyes and te

VOA标准英语2009-Maya Descendants at Risk of Disappearing

The Lacandon are direct descendants of the Maya peoples who live in the jungles of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Until the mid-20th century, they had little contact with the outside world. As a result, the indigenous group was almost extinct. Today

工作英语对话:Asking for a Description of a Person(3)

A: How does she look? B: I am not sure how tall she was but she was very scary! A: Is this a joke? B: Oh my god, you should have seen her! She looked like she had just crawled out from underneath something. Do you get what I am saying? A: No, I have

工作英语对话:Asking for a Description of a Person(1)

A: What does she look like? B: Well, she was pretty tall, about 5 feet 10 inches and kind of scary looking! A: What do you mean, scary? B: Well, she had a crazy sounding laugh and wild hair. Do you know what I mean? A: Yes, I know what you mean. B: A

工作英语对话:Asking for a Description of a Person(2)

A: Can you describe her for me? B: She was large, hairy, and scary! A: What are you talking about? B: When she laughed, it sent chills up my spine. Have you ever met someone like that? A: Yes, one time I met someone like that. B: She had eyes like la

2007年VOA标准英语-Tuareg Unrest Escalates in Mali

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 17 September 2007 Military leaders in Mali say the national army is ready to retaliate after Tuareg rebels carried out a deadly ambush on Sunday. Government officials say the rebels are fighting to take control of the region's

原版英语对话1000个:495 Job Description

Andy: Alright, Steve, can I ask you a few questions about your job? Steve: You certainly may. Andy: OK, what exactly do you do? Steve: Well, I work for a publishing company named Longman and I'm one of the sales reps that is based in your Osaka offic

原版英语对话1000个:152 House Description

Todd: OK, Clare we're going to talk about your house. Clare: OK. Todd: OK, do you live in a big house or a small house? Clare: I live in quite a big house. Todd: A big house. Really! Clare: Mm! Todd: OK, how many rooms does it have? Clare: About 12.

原版英语对话1000个:139 House Description

Todd: OK. Nicola we are going to talk about your house in Australia? Nicola: About my house! Todd: Is that OK. Nicola: It changes quite often. Todd: OK. How about your last house? The last house you were at. Nicola: OK. Todd: Let's talk about the kit

VOA常速英语2008年-UN Says Humanitarian Crisis at Risk of Escalati

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 25 February 2008 The U.N. humanitarian chief warns that if Kenya's political crisis is not quickly resolved, the risk of fresh violence, more displacement, and further polarization of society will be high. From U.N.

摇滚:Your Star—Evanescence

英文歌词： I can't see your star I can't see your star Though I patiently waited, bedside, for the death of today I can't see your star The mechanical lights of Lisbon frightened it away And I'm alone now Me and all I stood for We're wandering now A

摇滚:Call Me When You're Sober—Evanescence

英文歌词： Don't cry to me If you loved me You would be here with me You love me, come find me Make up your mind Should've let you fall And lose it all So maybe you can remember yourself Can't keep believing We're only deceiving ourselves And i'm si

2007年VOA标准英语-Somali Human Rights Groups Say Violence Escalat

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 14 August 2007 A Somali human rights group says explosions and gun battles in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killed and wounded scores of civilians on Monday, making it one of the bloodiest days there in recent months. As VOA co