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Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program, we tell about common expressions in American English and explain how to use them. Today we talk about expressions involving Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is the b

2006年VOA标准英语-New York Remembers Its Past Ties to Slavery

By Amanda Cassandra New York 30 November 2006 New York is widely regarded as a culturally diverse city that is bastion of tolerance. But some may be surprised to find out how different the city was in its early years. A new exhibit re-examines New Y

英文短篇故事（纽约）41 Drive to the LA Airport (1)

She was moving to New York City. She asked her brother to drive her to the airport in her car. Okay, but I've never driven this heap before, he said. It drives like any other car, she said. And it's a 1993 Cadillac; it's not a 'heap.' Remember, when

法律英语：23 The Establishment Clause : Part 2

by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I

乘车英语对话-The Bus System in LA(1)

A: Can you tell me what bus to catch from Altadena to downtown LA? B: You can catch the 486. A: That bus goes all the way to LA? B: I believe so. A: Is the bus ride long? B: It only takes 45 minutes to an hour. A: That's all? B: It's a pretty short t

最新英文歌曲精选：LA Love – Fergie

(La la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la) (Mustard on the beat ho) Uh, tell 'em where I'm from Finger on the pump, make the sixth straight jump from SoCal Hollywood to the slums Chronic smoke get burnt by the California sun

最新英文歌曲精选：Hot Boy – Bobby Shmurda

Hot Boy - Bobby Shmurda Ain't You bein' some hot boy, 不是你吗 热火男孩 Like I talk to Shayse 就像我跟Shayse说的 when I shot boys 当我关注那男孩 Like you seen 'em twirl 像你看到他们旋转 then he drop, boy 然后他下降,男

英文原版对话1000个:807 Alaska

Todd: So, Asako, you lived in the United States for a long time. Asako: For six years. Todd: That's a pretty long time. Asako: That's right. Todd: Where did you live? Asako: I lived in Alaska. Todd: Alaska. Asako: That's right. Todd: The last frontie

VOA慢速英语-THIS IS AMERICA - 'The Migration Series' by Jacob La

These 60 paintings tell about the movement of African-Americans in the first half of the 20th century. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 July 2008 VOICE ONE: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: And I'm Barb

A Father’s Day Hashtag: #PutYourDadInABand

AS IT IS 2016-06-18 A Fathers Day Hashtag: #PutYourDadInABand This is Whats Trending Today: Sunday, June 19, is Fathers Day in the United States. It is a day where children honor fathers for all of the sacrifices they have made. Fathers Day was first

2006年VOA标准英语-Albania's Capital Struggles With Booming Popula

By Barry Wood Tirana 26 September 2006 Few places in Europe have experienced as explosive a growth in population as Tirana, the once small and now vibrant, sprawling capital of Albania. Downtown Tirana, Albania During the harshest of Albania's commu

VOA标准英语2010年-Cheerful Haitians Return Home on First

Passengers checking in for American Airlines' first commercial flight out of Miami International Airport since the January 12 earthquake I feel wonderful! American Airlines is so happy to be going back to Haiti. - George Hazy, American Airlines VP At

VOA标准英语2013--Volunteers Help Revive LA's Concrete River

Volunteers Help Revive LA's Concrete River Thousands of volunteers turned out on a recent weekend to remove the trash that has been deposited by winter rain storms. The Los Angeles River was lined with concrete in the late 1930s and 1940s, after year

Inner City Orchestra Highlights LA Youth Talent

Inner City Orchestra Highlights LA Youth Talent LOS ANGELES The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles highlights the talents of minority young people in neighborhoods often seen as plagued with crime and violence. The young musicians are using th

美国国家公共电台 NPR Agnes Varda And JR: The Cinematic Odd Couple Behind 'Faces Places'

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We're switching gears now. Agnes Varda is credited with making the first French New Wave film in 1954. Later this year, she'll receive an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. She's still making movies. Her latest is called Fa

美国国家公共电台 NPR 'It's A Huge Loss': Friend Mourns Anthony Bourdain

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: This morning we report on the death of a man who bounded across television screens filled with life. Anthony Bourdain has died. He took his own life, we're told, while in France recording an episode of his CNN program Parts Unkno

美国国家公共电台 NPR Fewer Homeless Veterans On LA's Streets

NOEL KING, HOST: Last month, Los Angeles County announced that the number of homeless veterans dropped by 18 percent. Those who are seeing this firsthand say that's good news. But LA still has the highest number of homeless veterans in the country -

2007年VOA标准英语-Merida, Mexico Will be Last Stop of Bush's Lati

By Greg Flakus Merida, Mexico 13 March 2007 Merida, Mexico, is the last stop on President Bush's tour of Latin America. There he will meet with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who shares many of Mr. Bush's views on free markets, trade and develop

地道美语听力播客:Impressions of LA

I was talking to my new friend Nicole about the differences between New York City and Los Angeles. Nicole just relocated from New York, where she lived all her life, and I'm a native of L.A. Dan: So, is L.A. all it's cracked up to be? Nicole: Well, t

VOA标准英语2011--LA Protesters Blast Income Gap

Food Tasting Events Raise Funds for the Hungry As the weather turns cooler, events to celebrate the harvest season are held in cities and towns across the United States. Many feature food. And many benefit the hungry. On this sunny Saturday, a block