【英语早间课堂】A Clock-watcher

Good morning, this is the morning class. I'm Juliet , your buddy. Well , the disgusting cockcrow have woken me up out of my pleasant dreams, however , I really would be very much like more sleeping . I think most of you have the same desire as mine b

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 8 The Watcher in the Woods

That weekend was Saras birthday party. The day before, the Aldens went to her house to bake the cake and put together the last of the games. Sara had wanted to help and her mother offered their big kitchen. So what kind of cake do you want? Jessie as

Micheal Pollan:植物视角

如果达尔文主义的最终结局不是人类意识会怎么样？在玉米支配地球的精明策略游戏中，如果我们都只是棋子呢？作家Michael Pollan主张我们从植物的视角去看待这个世界。

VOA常速英语2007-Ukrainian Exit Poll Shows Presidential Party Dis

By Peter Fedynsky Kyiv 01 October 2007 An early exit poll for the special Ukrainian parliamentary election shows the party of President Viktor Yushchenko coming in a distant third against the political organization of the man he defeated for the pres

迷你对话学地道口语第20期:看钟下班的人

[00:00:12] I did not expect to see you at this hour. 这个点无不忘看到你的。 [00:03:42] You must have goofed off again. 你准是开小差了。 [00:06:29] Goofed off? 开小差？ [00:07:52] Maybe, but I 'm not a clock watcher. 也许吧，可

Bush Poll Ratings Go Up Despite Iraq Troubles

Jim Malone Despite a difficult last few weeks in Iraq and continuing questions about how and why the Bush administration took the country to war there, the president's public approval ratings have gon

清新英文歌曲:Fall Out Boy- Immortals

They say we are what we are, But we don't have to be, I'm bad behavior but I do it in the best way, I'll be the watcher (watcher), Of the eternal flame, I'll be the guard dog, of all your fever dreams, Oooooooh I am the sand in the bottom half, Of th

Polls Indicate Tight US Presidential Race

By Jim Malone Two new public opinion polls suggest the race between President Bush and Democrat John Kerry is a dead heat. The new surveys also appear to reveal some of the strengths and weaknesses of

Things to get worse after Schwarzeneggers tenure is over: po

Many voters are disappointed with Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's job six years into his tenure and believe things will get worse, the latest Field Poll showed Sunday. The survey found 59 percent of those surveyed believe the state will

voa标准英语2008年-Poll Shows Right Wing Winning Early Elections i

Early elections in Israel could bring a change in power and a change in direction for the Middle East peace process. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. A picture of former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is seen as part of a promo

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistan Opinion Poll Says Majority Does Not Su

By Ravi Khanna Washington 11 January 2008 A recent public opinion poll in Pakistan indicates little support for Islamist militants, but also widespread mistrust of the United States. The poll was conducted last September before the assassination of f

每日一词【1183】straw poll：非正式投票

今天我们要学的词是straw poll。 Straw poll, 是指决定民意或参选人实力的非正式投票。美国保守派政治行动大会上周末在华盛顿举行。 Texas Congressman Ron Paul won the Presidential straw poll for the second ti

VOA常速英语2008年-New Poll Finds Majority of Israelis Support Tal

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 27 February 2008 A new poll in Israel says a majority of Israelis would support holding talks with Hamas Islamic militants who control the Gaza Strip. VOA's Jim Teeple reports an Israeli civilian was killed by a rocket fired b

双语诗歌：守望中的妈妈 The Watcher

She always leaned to watch for us . Anxious if we were late , In winter by the window , In summer by the gate ; And though we mocked her tenderly , Who had such foonich care , The long way home would seem more safe , Because she waited there . Her th

VOA标准英语2008年-Poll Shows Women Voters Shifting Support to McC

Republican presidential nominee John McCain has shaken up the race for the White House and pumped new excitement into his campaign by choosing Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate. VOA Correspondent Cindy Saine takes a loo

Australian Labor Party's primary vote slumps in latest poll

CANBERRA, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Australian Labor Party's primary vote stands at just 30 percent, down 5 points since December, the latest Herald/Nielsen poll published in Fairfax newspapers showed on Monday. This is the first time that Tony Abbott is t

Obama viewed as winner of second presidential debate: poll

Obama viewed as winner of second presidential debate: poll WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama was viewed by more Americans who watched the second presidential debate of this election cycle as the winner of his second face-off

VOA常速英语2008年-Pakistan Voters Deeply Dissatisfied, Poll Says

By Gary Thomas Washington 11 February 2008 A new poll released ahead of next Monday's parliamentary elections in Pakistan shows a sharp drop in the popularity of President Pervez Musharraf, and a steep rise in support for opposition parties. As VOA c

Republicans' pre-convention image ties Democrats' among U.S. voters: poll

TAMPA, the United States, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- The favorability of the Republican Party among U.S. registered voters matches the 2008 pre-convention level, and has a virtual tie with that of the Democratic Party, shows a poll released Wednesday. Forty

英语美文：守望中的妈妈 The Watcher

She always leaned to watch for us . Anxious if we were late , In winter by the window , In summer by the gate ; And though we mocked her tenderly , Who had such foonich care , The long way home would seem more safe , Because she waited there . Her th