Robbers Thwart Kenyan Boxer's Olympic Dreams

By Raymond Thibodeaux A Kenyan boxer widely regarded as his country's best hope for a boxing gold medal in the Athens Olympics has had to withdraw from competition after being injured in a robbery whi

US Wins Gold Fencing Medal

By Parke Brewer Women's fencing became an Olympic sport in 1924 and after 80 long years the United States finally has its first medals in the event. Both came in women's saber, which was added to the

China's Liu Xiang Hopes for Good Showing in

By Parke Brewer Liu Xiang burst on the track scene in 2002 when he set an Asian and world junior record in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.12 seconds. Last year, Chinese sports journalists vot

UNIT 1 The Olympics Lesson 4 Good Luck to You

[ti:UNIT 1 The Olympics Lesson 4 Good Luck to You] [0:00.369]UNIT 1 第一单元 [0:01.604]The Olympics 奥运会 [0:03.311]Lesson 4: 第四课： [0:04.778]Good Luck to You 祝你好运 [0:09.579]Do your best! 做到最好！ [0:11.553]Don't give up

UNIT 1 The Olympics Lesson 2 Swimming for Gold

[ti:UNIT 1 The Olympics Lesson 2 Swimming for Gold] [0:02.457]UNIT 1 第一单元 [0:03.946]The Olympics 奥运会 [0:06.231]Lesson 2: 第二课： [0:07.713]Swimming for Gold 游泳金牌 [0:10.017]THINK ABOUT IT! [0:11.562]Have you ever gone swimmi

2018年CRI Wu Dajing wins China's 1st gold, leads team to silver at Pyeongchang

Wu Dajing has finally done it for China - the short track speed skater won China's first gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in the men's 500-meter. Wu broke the world record twice as he became the first Chinese athlete to enjoy the to

蒋健棠英语实用句子(96):Told Tom's mother his bad conduct

Tom's teacher told Tom's mother his bad conduct in class. 汤拇的老师把汤拇在帮上的恶劣行为告诉了他的妈妈。 conduct这里表示操行，品格，行为。注意它的读音，做名词和作动词时重音的位置不同；cond

情景英语口语100主题 040the olympics奥运会

040 the Olympics Words Medal stadium competitor medals table judge time event sport trainer team host city opening ceremony water sport track and field spectator Flag Olympic record world record personal best measure Phrases Take part in an event Win

Plushenko Wins Men's World Figure Skating Title

Broadcast: Mar 28,2003 Olympic silver medallist Evgeni Plushenko of Russia has won the men's title at the World Figure Skating Championships here in Washington. Plushenko used a combination of nearly

2006年VOA标准英语-Code of Conduct for Immigrants Leads to Te

By Nina Marie Potts Rotterdam, Netherlands 14 February 2006 watch Rotterdam report Immigrants in Rotterdam European assumptions about how easy it is to integrate immigrant communities are being sharpl

Del Potro dreams of Olympic medal in London

BUENOS AIRES, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Argentinean tennis star Juan Martin Del Potro, ranked 9th worldwide, said bringing home a medal from the London 2012 Olympic Games would be akin to scoring a Grand Slam win. In an interview with local daily Clarin Mo

Brazil give reality check to Team GB medal hope

LONDON, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The hope of the British football team of taking medal from the 2012 London Olympics was given a shock when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Brazil on Friday. The Brazilians showed why they are among the favorites to win a m

Judoka Bermoy wins first medal for Cuba

LONDON, Jul. 29 (Xinhua) -- Cuban Janet Bermoy Sunday won a silver medal, the first London Olympic medal for Cuba, in the 52-kilogram division of judo. Bermoy was defeated by DPR Korean judoka Ae An Kum, who won the gold medal in the competition. Thi

2007年VOA标准英语-Russian Athletes Go for More Gold at World Athl

By David Byrd Osaka, Japan 28 August 2007 Russian athletes will be in the spotlight, Tuesday, at the World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan. As VOA's David Byrd reports, world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia hopes to capture another

情景会话口袋书人际篇181:出院(1)

1. When am I allowed to leave the hospital? 我什么时候能出院？ 还能这样说： When can I be discharged? How soon can I be released from the hospital? 应用解析： allow for sb./sth. 在计算、估计、考虑时包括某人或某事物

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- In-form Ronaldinho will miss Atletico Mineiro's clash with Internacional in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday after receiving a one-match ban for violent conduct. Br

Germans Brink/Reckermann win gold medal of men's beach volleyball

LONDON, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Germans Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann beat reigning FIVB world champions Emanuel Rego and Alison Cerutti of Brazil to win the gold medal of men's beach volleyball at London Olympics on Thursday. The Germans won the matc

Joy in Cuba for gold medals at London Olympics

HAVANA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Cuban people are very happy with joy after hearing the first two gold medals from two athletes on Friday in London Olympics. On Friday, Shooter Leuris Pupo grabbed Cuba's first gold medal of the London Olympics with a v

Loudy Wiggins: a diving veteran who's back for more

LONDON, July 24 (Xinhua) -- They say that diving is a young persons' sport because of the tough training routine and the enormous physical demands it places on the body, but Australian Loudy Wiggins is looking to prove that she is the exception to th

英国语文第三册 第39期:不要过于肯定(下)

That was making too sure! 他太自负了！ How ashamed Bonaparte must afterwards have felt, whenever he thought of that medal! 此后他每次看到那枚勋章时肯定羞愧得无地自容！ Have you any more stories for me, father? 爸爸，还有