散文:Zeritsky's Law

It is often said that cats have nine lives, that they are lucky enough to escape from danger again and again. Here is a science fiction tale about how one such lucky escape by a cat led to a discovery that was able to change the course of people's l

Britney Spears' haircut

Yvonne: This is entertainment from bbclearningenglish.com and I'm Yvonne Archer. Hello! Well, popstar Britney Spears has hit the headlines again but not necessarily for the right reason. As you've probably heard, she's been having some troubled time

纯正英语一分钟-houses

All houses are unique. Even if they look the same from the outside, they are very different on the inside. I think houses are very interesting. I like looking at the way they are built and the style they are built in. In London there are many houses

Animals think much while building their houses

Animals think much while building their houses. The bird searches for what it can use in building its nest, and in doing this it thinks. The beavers think as they build their dams and their houses. Th

法律英语：78 The Writ of Habeas Corpus

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

British republicans

NB: This is not a word for word transcript Yvonne: You're listening to 6 Minute English, I'm Yvonne Archer and Stephen has kindly joined me for today's programme. Hello Stephen! Stephen: Hi Yvonne! Yvonne: This year, there's a special British bank ho

英语情景对话-View Houses(3)

A: Can we choose a time to look at houses together? B: Can you do that in the mornings, or would the afternoons be best? A: Either way is good for me. B: There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area. Would that okay with you? A: I can

英语情景对话：Taking the Written Test(1)

A: Have you taken the written test yet? B: No, I haven't. A: You should study before you take it. B: I have been studying. A: Why don't you take the test? B: Do you know if it costs any money to take it? A: Since you already paid for your permit, you

音乐咖啡厅:Kids In Glass Houses - Matters at all

音乐咖啡厅:Kids In Glass Houses - Matters at all 相关介绍：一只充满激情的band，五人组合Kids In Glass Houses，于2003年成立于英国Cardiff。从2004年开始，Kids In Glass Houses开始制作一些EP和singles，并活跃在各

英语博客(A cup of English):British Birds

The other day I was cleaning inside a free-standing storage cabinet that we have in the dining room, when I came across a tray that I bought a few years ago in Scotland. It is medium sized, made of a light metal, and has a beautiful picture of Britis

研究表明穿高跟鞋跟关节炎无关

Arthritis all－clear for high heels Fears that wearing high－heeled shoes could lead to knee arthritis are unfounded，say researchers． But being overweight，smoking，and having a previous knee injury does increase the risk，the team from Oxfo

British Lt. Gen. Nick Parker to lead foreign forces

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The White House announced Wednesday that British Lieutenant General Nick Parker would serve as acting Commander of NATO's International Security Assistance（援助） Force in Afghanistan until a new U.S. Commander is

British government ready to underwrite infrastructure projects

LONDON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne on Sunday said the government would underwrite altogether 50 billion pounds (79.3 billion U.S. dollars) of infrastructure and house building projects, in a bid to boost th

British singer finalizes formalities for space trip

MOSCOW, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- British singer Sarah Brightman has finalized all formalities for a trip to the International Space Station (ISS), said head of the Russian Cosmonauts Training Center on Wednesday. Moscow's office of the U.S. Space Adventure

Central China official investigated for owning 29 houses

ZHENGZHOU, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A former housing administration official in central China's Henan Province is under legal investigation for corruption after a whistle-blower exposed that his family owns 29 houses. The procuratorate of Zhengzhou, capita

British Swimming appoints Maurice Watkins as new chairman

LONDON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Former Manchester United club director Maurice Watkins has been named as the new chairman of British Swimming, the BBC said on Wednesday. Watkins will lead the British team through to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games

British singer Amy Winehouse found dead

LONDON, July 23 (Xinhua) -- British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her flat in London on Saturday. The police said the reason for the 27-year-old singer's death is still unexplained and are now treating her flat as a crime scene. Sky News quo

British actress Mirren compliments Hungarian film

BUDAPEST, March 7 (Xinhua) -- British actress Helen Mirren said in Budapest on Wednesday that her role in The Door, the latest film from Academy Award-winning Hungarian director Istvan Szabo, was one of the most challenging I've ever played. The film

British PM: Afghanistan Mission Must Continue

British Prime Minister David Cameron has described the alleged killing of Afghan civilians by a U.S. soldier as absolutely dreadful. Speaking Monday, Mr. Cameron said the incident will have an impact but that Britains aims in Afghanistan remain the s

新西兰英语 453 Government will buy 5000 Christchurch houses

The Prime Minister, John Key, said today that the government will buy 5000 houses that have been badly damaged after the earthquakes in Christchurch. This is because the land in those areas is not safe for houses. These houses are mostly beside the A