新西兰英语 768 Open-Cast Coal Mine

Last week, the Minister of Conservation, Nick Smith, gave permission for a new open-cast coal mine on conservation land on the West Coast. The Environment Court last month said it would probably give permission for the mine. Now the Forest and Bird o

ESL Podcast 633 – Moving Out of a Home

[A knock on door.] Andre: Hello. Is anyone here? Ellie: Yes, can I help you? Andre: I saw your door open and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Did you just move in ? Ellie: No, Im moving out . As you can see, Im doing last-minute packin

原版英语对话1000个:532 Three Things

Todd: OK, Eucharia, were going to play a game: Choices. I will say 3 things, you tell me which would you choose. Ok, the first one: coffee, tea or water in the morning? Eucharia: Water. Todd: Water! Eucharia: Yeah, when I wake up I usually have 2 gla

美国国家公共电台 NPR The Site Of The Berlin Airlift Now Serves As Refugee Shelter And Big Open Park

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: NPR's Martin Kaste spent a few weeks this summer reporting from Berlin. While he was there, he discovered the city's retired airport Tempelhof field - now a public park. Martin sent us this audio postcard from a place he calls the

旅馆英语对话-The Minibar(2)

A: I need my minibar restocked. B: Everything is gone, sir? A: There's not a drop left of anything. B: Is there anything in particular you'd like? A: Yes, the Perrier and the Jim Beam hit the spot. Let me have three more of each. B: Got it. Anything

旅馆英语对话-The Minibar(3)

A: Hi. My minibar is empty. B: You already finished off everything, sir? A: I finished off everything. B: Would you like anything in particular? A: The Perrier and the Jim Beam. Let me have three more of each. B: Beam and Perrier. Anything else, sir?

旅馆英语对话-The Minibar(4)

A: Hello! How do I restock my minibar? B: You've drunk everything, sir? A: I finished it all. B: Do you want the whole minibar, or just certain items? A: Send me up three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam. B: That's three Jim Beams and three Perri

旅馆英语对话-The Minibar(5)

A: My minibar is completely empty. B: Everything in that minibar has been consumed, sir? A: Everything's gone. B: Is there anything special you'd like? A: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier. B: Okay, sir. Three of each. Would yo

ESL Podcast 665 – Types of Sandwiches

Geraldo: I am so hungry. When can we go eat? Natasha: Just another minute and Ill be finished here. What do you have a craving for? Geraldo: I want a good sandwich, maybe a BLT or a pastrami on rye. Now that I think of it, a Reuben or a club sandwich

英语博客：ESL Podcast 734 – Believing in Scary Things

Ella: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. Its Halloween and evil things are lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, its Halloween! Its the holiday when kids get dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or creepy about this day.

英语博客：ESL Podcast 756 – Holding Structured and Unstructured Meetings

Diego: Okay, why dont you brief me on what youve planned for the meeting tomorrow? Maya: Sure. At the meeting of the managers tomorrow, well begin with introductions. Since youre the most senior manager, the job falls to you. Diego: I dont think we n

新西兰英语 373 The future of coal mining

At the moment, workers at the Pike River Coal mine are using a jet machine to pump CO2 into the mine to put out the fire. Then they will put a cover over the entrance. When the mine is cool and all poisonous gases have gone, rescuers will enter the m

ESL Podcast 494 – Types of Story Endings

Hamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were headed toward a tragic ending, but there was a twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so satisfying ! Rachel: It sounds sappy to me. Hamid: It wasnt sappy at

ESL Podcast 298 – Visiting a Museum

I wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed. Rudy: Can you tell me the hours of operation for the Museum? Guard: Its open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Its closed on Sunday. Rudy: Thanks. Ill be back to

ESL Podcast 465 – Describing Boring and Exciting Things

Ina: It was a great idea to split up to go see different movies. I really liked The McQuillanator! Paco: Im glad to hear it. You made a better choice than I did. The biopic I saw was mind-numbing . I was bored to death ! Ina: Really? My movie was gre

ESL Podcast 537 – Types of Bank Accounts

Luiz: Where are you going? Iona: Im going to the bank to open an account. Luiz: What kind of account: a savings account , a checking account , or a CD ? Iona: Um, Im not sure, but Im sure someone at the bank can help me decide. Luiz: Youll also need

ESL Podcast 659 – Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

Tony: Another Valentines Day! I really hate Valentines Day. Chelsea: Whats your problem? Tony: Im sick of seeing heart- shaped boxes, stuffed animals, and cupid decorations everywhere. Lovey-dovey couples on the street and nothing but sentimental mov

ESL Podcast 546 – Having an Open House

Kyoko: Were not supposed to be here. I think we should leave and let our real estate agent hold the open house without us looking over her shoulder . Ernie: Were not looking over her shoulder. I just want to sit in this car to see how many people go

ESL Podcast 376 – Asking About Business Hours

Store owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joes Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: Im calling to find out your business hours. Store owner: Were open 24/7. Karin: Really? Youre open 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Store owner

ESL Podcast 292 – Business Insurance

Carson: What happened here?! Samantha: As you can see, there was an accident. Early this morning, a man driving along this street lost control of his car and ran into the front window of our store. Luckily, no one was hurt. Carson: What are we going