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

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

BEP 17 (Redux) – Presenting an Argument (Part 1)

Its our 4th anniversary and to celebrate, were bringing back one of our most popular podcasts as voted for by you, the listeners. Weve freshened up the examples and explanations, and we hope youll enjoy this new version. When youre making an argument

BEP 17 (Redux) – Presenting an Argument (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on presenting an argument. This podcast is one of the most popular as voted by you, the listeners. And to celebrate our 4th anniversary, were giving it another go by updating the examples a

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

VOA标准英语2012--Sales of Luxury Cars 'Booming'

Sales of Luxury Cars 'Booming' Despite the financial uncertainty in Europe or the slowdown in China, the market for luxury cars has never been better. Last year, British automaker Rolls Royce sold more than 3,500 ultra-luxury models like a $450,000 P

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

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

学个词Learn a Word 第1048期 Influx

今天我们要学的词是influx。 Influx, 意思是流入，涌入。 Local animal shelters saw an influx of stray dogs at the peak of foreclosures, 破产房高峰期间，当地宠物收容所流浪狗的数量大幅度增加。目前，美国职棒

每日一词【1048】Influx：流入，涌入

今天我们要学的词是influx。 Influx, 意思是流入，涌入。 Local animal shelters saw an influx of stray dogs at the peak of foreclosures, 破产房高峰期间，当地宠物收容所流浪狗的数量大幅度增加。目前，美国职棒

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

有钱人的不同消费观念

To the average Joe, the luxury-watch business might seem completely upside down. The most expensive, in-demand watches these days are solid black, ultrathin timepieces with little or no identifying brand markers. They are designed not to be noticed.

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

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

听歌学英语：Adam Lambert-Two Fux

I only trust my tarot cards 我只相信我自己的塔罗牌 Pink flamingos in my yard 粉色火烈鸟盘旋在我庭院之外 People think that I'm from mars 人们都觉得我来自火星 Whatever 随他们去 Only smoke that holy green 只吞吐着