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It's 8:45 at Tom, Dick, and Harry's. The coffee's hot, the door's unlocked, and that corner table - the one by the jukebox(1), is gathering a familiar crowd. They're retired farmers, contractors, businessmen, a few old law enforcement guys(2), a form

VOA常速英语2008年-US Government Reviews Laser Eye Surgery

By Carol Pearson Washington 30 April 2008 Ten years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved LASIK, eye surgery with a laser that enables people to see without glasses. But about five percent of LASIK procedures fail, and those patients ca

英语歌曲:sorry-sibel

sorry-sibel Take a look inside of my heart 窥视一下我内心的深处 Don't you see it breaking apart 难道你没有看到它正在碎吗？ Put the way a few respect 给那丁点的自尊留一条路 Let me inna knocking at the door 让我在那里

VOA慢速英语2013 EXPLORATIONS - The History of the Laser

EXPLORATIONS - The History of the Laser Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. This week, we tell about one of the most recognizable objects in science fiction the laser. It is one of the best examples of how technology can

SSS 2010-04-27

In 1970, the Soviet Union put a laser reflector on the moon, carried by a rover. A few months later, it disappeared. Some speculated that the rover had fallen into a crater or parked in such a way as to render the reflector inaccessible. Now after 40

旅游英语对话-Arranging a Tour of the City(1)

A: I was wondering if you could help me book a few tours. B: You have come to the right place. How many days will you be visiting here? A: I will be here for a week. B: Have you ever visited our city before? A: This is my first time visiting this cit

旅游英语对话-Arranging a Tour of the City(3)

A: I need help figuring out what to see and visit in this city. B: We are definitely the place to come to when booking tours. What is the length of your stay here? A: I am on a layover and will only have today and tomorrow morning to sightsee. B: How

旅游英语对话-Arranging a Tour of the City(2)

A: I need help knowing how to book some tours. B: We will be able to book your tours here. How long will you be here? A: I am only staying for three days. B: Is this your first stay in our city? A: I have been here before on a business trip but didnt

Watch the US Navy’s New Laser Weapon in Action

The United States Navy has demonstrated a new laser weapon operating in the Persian Gulf. The Laser Weapons System, or LaWS, is deployed on the USS Ponce transport ship. A live test firing of the weapon was recently carried out for Cable News Network

CCTV9英语新闻：Shenzhen hosts 'Belt and Road' International Music Festival

In ancient times, the Silk Road played a central role in connecting the cultures of the East and West. The route's modern day equivalent, China's 'Belt and Road' initiative, is certainly following in its predecessor's footsteps and this next event hi

VOA标准英语2013--The History of the Laser

The History of the Laser Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. This week, we tell about one of the most recognizable objects in science fiction the laser. It is one of the best examples of how technology can go from the sci

VOA慢速英语2012--The Laser: Futuristic Science Found at Your Local Store

EXPLORATIONS - The Laser: Futuristic Science Found at Your Local Store MARIO RITTER: Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English.Im Mario Ritter. This week, we tell about one of the most recognizable objects in science fiction the laser. It is one

工作英语对话:Rearranging an Appointment(3)

A: I can't make my appointment and need to make another one. B: That's OK, we can reschedule it if you tell me what day works for you. A: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday would be good for me. B: I can give you Friday; would you prefer ten or eleven? A: T

工作英语对话:Rearranging an Appointment(1)

A: I had an appointment tomorrow and I need to change it to a different date. B: Certainly, what day would be best for you? A: I think that Monday or Tuesday would be good for me. B: I can give you Monday; I have ten or eleven in the morning. A: I th

VOA常速英语2007年-Scientist in Texas Runs NASA's Lunar Laser Prog

By Paul Sisco Washington 14 November 2007 At the McDonald Observatory in western Texas, a unique space program has been quietly underway for more than 30 years. It is called the Lunar Laser Ranging Program. VOA's Paul Sisco has more. Research scienti

2007年VOA标准英语-Japan Launches Much-Delayed Lunar Orbiter

By Liz Noh Tokyo 14 September 2007 Almost 40 years after the U.S. moon missions, Japan's Space Agency has launched its much-delayed lunar orbiter. Liz Noh reports from Tokyo. A domestically-developed H2-A rocket, carrying a lunar orbiter, lifts off f

NASA's twin probes reach lunar orbit

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Twin U.S. spacecraft to study the moon from crust to core put themselves into the lunar orbit on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, the country's space agency said. The second Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory, o

China, U.S. hold wide-ranging defense talks

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States have held wide-ranging talks on defense and security at the 13th annual China-U.S. Defense Consultative Talks in the Pentagon. The talks, held Wednesday, were jointly hosted by Qi Jianguo, d

美联社一分钟新闻 2009-03-11

1. President Barack Obama is announcing a wide-ranging education policy that embraces merit pay for teachers and a longer school day and year. He also wants to end limits on charter schools. 2. Police in Northern Ireland say they have two suspects i

GRE阅读难句分析：同位语结构

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