VOA标准英语2009-Thousands of American Muslims Travel to Saud

One of a Muslim's duties, according to the five pillars of Islam, is to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca at least once during his or her lifetime. An estimated three million Muslims have traveled to Mecca to perform the Hajj. Mohamed Elsh

美国国家公共电台 NPR Businesses In Saudi Arabia Struggle With Changing Regulations

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's said that many businesspeople prize stability. No matter the taxes or regulations they face, there's a case to be made for keeping the rules that your business already knows. Business owners in Saudi Arabia do not have that

It's Time for Bed

DIALOGUE 85 1--Come on, Sue. Natalie. It's time for bed! 2--But it's only nine o'clock! 1--I know, but we need to get up early tomorrow to catch the train. 2--Oh yes. I forget. We're going to London t

英语听力训练连载 listen 60

DIALOGUE 60 It's Time for Bed 1--Come on, Sue. Natalie. It's time for bed! 2--But it's only nine o'clock! 1--I know, but we need to get up early tomorrow to catch the train. 2--Oh yes. I forget. We're

听力每日练习 lesson 60

It's Time for Bed 1--Come on, Sue. Natalie. It's time for bed! 2--But it's only nine o'clock! 1--I know, but we need to get up early tomorrow to catch the train. 2--Oh yes. I forget. We're going to London to see Madame Tussaud's. 1--That's right. So

听力每日练习 lesson 84

It's Time for Bed 1--Come on, Sue. Natalie. It's time for bed! 2--But it's only nine o'clock! 1--I know, but we need to get up early tomorrow to catch the train. 2--Oh yes. I forget. We're going to London to see Madame Tussaud's. 1--That's right. So

世界名人简介 第1期:艾西瓦娅·雷

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of Indias best known and best loved actresses. She was born in 1973 and was a very bright pupil at school. She worked part-time as a model while studying architecture. She planned to be an architect. Things changed all o

美国国家公共电台 NPR You Might Learn A 'Little' About Madame Tussaud In New Novel Based On Her Life

You Might Learn A 'Little' About Madame Tussaud In New Novel Based On Her Life AILSA CHANG, HOST: Madame Tussaud is a familiar name. You might have visited one of her wax museums, but few people know anything about Madame Tussaud, like the fact that

VOA常速英语2007年-Madame Tussauds Opens in Washington

By George Dwyer Washington 01 November 2007 The famous Madame Tussauds waxworks museum first opened in London in 1884, and has drawn curiosity seekers from around the world ever since. Over the years the presentation of lifelike wax figures has prove

2007年VOA标准英语-Growing Iranian Regional Influence Worries Saud

By Gary Thomas Washingotn 23 February 2007 Before the U.S. toppled Saddam Hussein, Iraq had been something of a counterweight to Iranian power in the Middle East. Now with Saddam gone, Iranian political influence has been expanding, not just in Iraq,

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Meets With Saudi Officials on Mideast Cris

By Paula Wolfson White House 23 July 2006 President Bush met privately at the White House Sunday with top Saudi diplomats as the search continues for a formula to end the bloodshed between Israeli and Lebanese-based Hezbollah militants. The meeting

VOA标准英语2011--Promising Target For Malaria Vaccine Identified

Promising Target For Malaria Vaccine Identified British researchers have discovered a biochemical key used by the malaria parasite to invade human blood cells. The discovery could pave the way for an effective malaria vaccine. The Plasmodium malaria

VOA标准英语2013--California Winemakers Target China

California Winemakers Target China Producing Napa Valley wine is a highly skilled craft, and Chinese consumers are developing a taste for it, says Tom Hinde of Yao Family Wines, started by former Chinese basketball star Yao Ming. We've made five vint

纯正地道美语 第51期(外教讲解):What a Bargain

The Weekend - What a Bargain! (C0051) A: Hello. May I help you? B: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it? A: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars. B: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here? A: Thats one hund

365个英语简短小故事-319. The Bargain CD Set (2)

Sidney reread the song list and artists. He noticed that the classic song Moon River was sung by Danny Williams; Sidney thought that the original artist was actually Andy Williams. He told Gita that he had his doubts. She told him not to buy it, but

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice Decries Violence Between Rival Palest

By David Gollust Washington 19 May 2006 Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal (left) with Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday warned that the creation of rival Palest

CCTV9英语新闻：克里保证海湾国家对伊朗的核谈判

RIYADH, March 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asserted to Gulf countries on Thursday that any deal on Iran's nuclear program will strengthen the non-proliferation of atomic weapons. .S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, gestures d

学个词Learn a Word 第396期 Bargain

今天我们要学的词是bargain。 Bargain, 是谈判，讨价还价的意思。OK, It's a bargain, 意思是好，就这么说定了。 Union representatives bargain with employers for better rates of pay every year, 工会代表每年都要就涨工

经济学人296:艾滋病研究 HIV感染者被治愈了?

Science and technology 科学技术 AIDS research 艾滋病研究 Cured of HIV? HIV感染者被治愈了？ An American child seems to have been 美国HIV感染幼童似乎真是如此 IN JOURNALISM, cynics suggest, three data points are enough for a

经济学人:莱克星顿 你好沙特小独裁

Lexington 莱克星顿 Hugging the Saudi floggers 你好，沙特小独裁 America should reconsider its cosy relationship with Saudi Arabia 美国应该重新审议它同沙特阿拉伯之间的舒适关系 ON THE way back from carving up the world