听一分钟英文：Houses-房子

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

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Security Council Shuts Down Ethiopia-Eritrea

The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to shut down its peacekeeping mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea after difficulties from both nations. From United Nation's headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more. It took the

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

VOA常速英语2007-UN Security Council Condemns Darfur Attack on AU

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 02 October 2007 The U.N. Security Council has condemned an attack on African Union peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region that killed 10 of them, but could not agree on language for a formal statement. From U.N. hea

VOA常速英语2008年-Iraqi Presidential Council Approves Provincial

By Daniel Schearf Irbil 21 March 2008 Iraq's presidential council has approved a law outlining provincial powers. The law paves the way for elections scheduled in October that officials are hoping will help reduce sectarian tensions. Daniel Schearf r

voa标准英语2008年-UN Security Council Weighs Troop Request for Co

The U.N. Security Council is continuing to weigh whether to authorize a request from the secretary-general for an additional 3,000 peacekeepers to reinforce the U.N.'s overstretched peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. F

英语情景对话-View Houses(2)

A: I would like to pick a time to look at houses with you. B: Would mornings or afternoons be best for you? A: It is easier for me to take off work in the afternoon. B: It is best if we can go during the week; does that work for you? A: Because of wo

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

Public-rental Houses Available for Migrant Workers to Rent

During the recent State Council meeting, Chinese policymakers vowed to boost efforts to build more subsidized apartments for low-income residents. The policy emphasizes that migrant workers in cities across the country are encouraged to apply for low

Kofi Annan Urges Security Council to Act Quickly in Darfur

By Peter Heinlein U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan is urging the Security Council to act quickly to protect civilians in Sudan's troubled Darfur region. The United States is preparing to introduce a

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

新西兰英语 15 Building Codes

The government announced today some changes to building which might help to make houses cheaper. House prices have risen sharply in recent years, making it hard for young people to buy their own house. Mortgage rates have gone up too. It has been a l

voa标准英语2008-UN Security Council Extends Anti-Piracy Measures

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution allowing member states to continue fighting pirates off the coast of Somalia for another year. The resolution also offers support for a European Union anti-piracy mission that launches n

Obama Speaks to Jobs Council

President Obama on Thursday presided over the first meeting of his new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. During a more than hour long session（会议,开庭）, Mr. Obama told its members they have an important mission to help build American's co

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

VOA常速英语2007-UN Security Council Says Terrorists, Drugs Still

By Mona Ghuneim New York 15 October 2007 The United Nations Security Council says terrorism and the drug trade in Afghanistan continue to undermine peace and stability. From VOA's New York Bureau, Mona Ghuneim reports. Head of the U.N. mission in Afg

US Calls Arctic Council Meeting 'Historic'

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to join fellow foreign ministers from the eight-nation Arctic Council on Thursday in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, for a meeting on polar region issues, including the receding Arctic ice cap. The meeti

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Security Council Extends NATO Mandate i

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 08 October 2009 U.N. Security Council (file photo) The U.N. Security Council has extended the mandate of the NATO-led military forces in Afghanistan for another year. The 15-member council also urged the protection

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