大学生活英语-Using a Parking Meter(2)

A: Whoa, I never saw a meter like this before; how do you use it? B: It's simple, once you do it a few times. Do you know how the old one worked? A: I never used a parking meter before. B: So we start out by deciding whether you will use cash or a cr

英语情景对话-Title Transfer(2)

A: I don't really know all that much about the paperwork involved in buying a used car. B: If you are a member of the Automobile Club, they can help guide you through the process, or just go to the DMV website. A: What is the big picture of what I wi

大学英语对话-Deciding not to Transfer(2)

A: Do you know where you want to transfer to? B: I dont have the slightest clue. A: What school would you like to go to? B: Im not sure. A: You honestly have no idea? B: PCC is perfectly fine for me. A: You might as well stay here. B: Thats not a bad

英语情景对话：Foods Available at the Cafeteria(2)

A: I am starving. B: Let's go get something to eat. A: Is there somewhere you wanted to go eat at? B: We can always go to the cafeteria and eat. A: I haven't eaten there before. B: The food there is pretty good. A: What kind of food do they serve? B:

名人演讲 "Sproul Hall Sit-in Speech/An End to History"

You know, I just wanna say one brief thing about something the previous speaker said. I didn't wanna spend too much time on that 'cause I don't think it's important enough. But one thing is worth considering. He's the -- He's the nominal head of an

VOA慢速英语2011--American History: Popular Culture in '50

THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: Popular Culture in '50s STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. Imagine a time machine. Youve just climbed into it for the purpose of visiting

2006年VOA标准英语-Pioneering Soul Singer Wilson Pickett Dies

By Ray McDonald Washington 20 January 2006 Wilson Pickett, whose dynamic soul hits reflected his turbulent offstage life, is dead at age 64. VOA's Ray McDonald has more on the singer known as the

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Seeks Tighter Regulation of Financial Ind

President Barack Obama is calling for legislation to more tightly regulate the U.S. financial industry. The president said Wednesday that he wants to prevent more situations like that at the giant insurance company, American International Group, or

英语情景对话-Being Pulled Over(2)

A: Do you have any idea why I pulled you over today? B: I'm not sure. A: One of your brake lights is out. B: Really? I'm sorry. I did not know that. A: I'm going to give you a ticket. B: Why can't you just let me off with a warning? A: It's just a ti

英语情景对话-Being Pulled Over(3)

A: Are you aware of the reason why I pulled you over? B: No, sir. A: I pulled you over because your brake light is out. B: I'm sorry. I did not know that. A: I have to write you a ticket. B: Can't you give me a warning? A: I'm not going to be able to

旅馆英语对话-Room Service(5)

A: I need something to eat, please. B: Tell me what you're hungry for. A: I feel like champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare. B: Unfortunately, we're out of filet mignon at the moment. May I suggest the porterhouse instead? A: Well, I

原版英语对话：Discussing Test Results(3)

A: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today. B: I want you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run. A: I think that this is a bad sign. B: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look int

美国国家公共电台 NPR Can Home Health Visits Help Keep People Out Of The ER?

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: When people with simple, non-urgent medical problems go to the emergency room for treatment, it creates all kinds of problems - ERs get overcrowded, treatment is expensive, it's often inefficient. This is a big issue here in Wash

美国国家公共电台 NPR Art Star Ragnar Kjartansson Moves People To Tears, Over And Over

Art Star Ragnar Kjartansson Moves People To Tears, Over And Over play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0004:16repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash

购物英文对话-Looking for a Perfect Gift(6)

A: Can you help me pick out a gift for my niece? B: Most normal little girls go wild over Barbie dolls. A: That sounds good. Let me see one. B: Here's the latest modelDigital Barbie. A: Oh, she's nice. How much is she? B: Why, she's only $29.95. A: W

HEALTH REPORT - Progression of Age-Related Macular Degenerat

HEALTH REPORT - Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 This is Phoebe Zimmermann with the VOA Special English Health Report. American

音乐咖啡厅:Then Silence挪威偶像冠军Kjartan Salvesen

Then Silence --by:Kjartan Salvesen It's not about tomorrow forget about today There's matter anyway, you've turn a pain to sorrow The thing will last spin then we miss you. I cannot do what's been down forgive me it's over and silence. So you say yo

学个词Learn a Word 第785期 No-brainer

今天我们要学的词是no-brainer。 No-brainer, 意思是很容易做，很好理解的事情。The test was a no-brainer, 这次考试简单极了。新英格兰爱国者队是美国最棒的橄榄球队。一个新加盟爱国者队的球员说，

ESL Podcast 472 – Feeling Nervous About Public Speaking

Simone: Theyre about to introduce you. Youre on next. Are you ready? Gabriel: No...yes...no! Simone: You dont look so well. Are you all right? Gabriel: I dont know. My palms are clammy , Im breaking out into a cold sweat , and my legs feel like jelly

每日一词【785】no-brainer：很容易做

今天我们要学的词是no-brainer。 No-brainer, 意思是很容易做，很好理解的事情。The test was a no-brainer, 这次考试简单极了。新英格兰爱国者队是美国最棒的橄榄球队。一个新加盟爱国者队的球员说，