中式口语纠错:A public servant

World Bank Calls for Better Public Services

By Jill Moss Broadcast: September 29, 2003 This is Robert Covent with the VOA Special English Development Report. The World Bank says the poor quality of public services in developing countries is hur

英语大赢家 下册 170.Scene 3.Topic 2搬家公司 Moving Company

终于买房子了，现在要请搬家公司来帮忙搬家。在约定搬家过程中的确需要注意支付运费、损坏与赔偿等问题。 Listen Read Learn Benjamin: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I c

Alcohol Industry Accused of Misleading Public Over Cancer Risk

Scientists have accused the alcohol industry of misleading the public over the link between alcohol and cancer. Researchers looked at the websites of 28 global organizations representing the alcohol industry, and concluded that the vast majority dist

商务英语口语每天三句半 万分感谢 第38期:希望还人情

6 希望还人情 3句英文任你选 I'm in your debt. 我欠您个人情。 We hope to have the opportunity of reciprocating in future. 希望今后能有机会答谢你们。 I expect that you will have a chance to visit our home soon. 期望您在不

Public Library of Science

By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: August 13, 2003 This is Bill White with the VOA Special English Health Report. Health news and other scientific information generally comes from research published in the

PDAs (public display of affections)

2007年VOA标准英语-Arabic Public School Opens in NYC

By Paige Kollock New York City 11 September 2007 One of New York City's smallest public schools is probably one of the most controversial the Khalil Gibran International Academy. The Brooklyn middle school, devoted to Arabic language and culture, ope

2007年VOA标准英语-US Public Gardens Bring People, Plants Together

By June Soh Washington, DC 09 July 2007 The United States Botanic Garden located across from the U.S. Capitol is one of the many tourist attractions in Washington, D.C. Visitors can see thousands of beautiful and fascinating plants in the garden and

Afraid of Public Speaking? You Are Not Alone!

Afraid of Public Speaking? You Are Not Alone! Students in American schools learn from an early age to give presentations as part of their regular classroom activities. Children as young as five years old often give brief talks about objects they brin

英语口语大赢家Topic170:搬家公司 Moving Company

搬家公司 Moving Company 终于买房子了，现在要请搬家公司来帮忙搬家。在约定搬家过程中的确需要注意支付运费、损坏与赔偿等问题。 Listen Read Learn Benjamin: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first. Move

Hollande pledges to put public finances in order by 2017

PARIS, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- French President Francois Hollande on Saturday reiterated his promise to reach zero deficit by 2017 via public spending cuts and growth stimulus. The path is that of achieving a balanced public finances at the end of the ma

White House Takes Gun Control to American Public

WHITE HOUSE The Obama administration is once again going to the American people to win support for one of its initiatives. The president and other White House officials are mounting a public campaign for passage of gun control legislation, evidenced

China issues first public services plan

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, or China's cabinet, has issued the first national plan for public services, the country's top economic planning agency said Wednesday. The government will intensify its efforts to improve basic public s

Nepal bans smoking in public places from Sunday

KATHMANDU, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Ban on smoking in public places will be enforced from Sunday with the Tobacco Control and Regulatory Act-2010 coming into effect. Those smoking in public places will be fined and civil servants will be liable to departme

Majority in U.S. supports public smoking ban

NEW YORK, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A Gallup survey released on Friday found a total of 59 percent of Americans support a ban on smoking in all public places. The July 7-10 survey among 1,016 national adults showed a change in the public's attitude toward

The history of public communication system

German scientists dug 50 meters down and discovered small pieces of copper. After studying these pieces for a long time, Germany announced that the ancient Germans 25,000 years ago had a nation-wide telephone net. Naturally, the Russian government wa

Chinese public more familiar with climate change

Chinese public more familiar with climate change BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A survey released on Thursday shows that a majority of Chinese people are familiar with issues related to climate change and they believe it has been caused by human activit

Chinese firms willing to do more public good

BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's state-owned enterprises have showed more willingness to serve the people, according to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC). Business giants posted stories of how they have help

Ethiopia to host 13th World Congress on Public Health

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia will host the 13th World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) in April 2012, the Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) said on Wednesday. The meeting will be held on April 23-27 under the theme: Moving toward