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Many VOA Learning English stories and programs use the words sentence and statement. But what exactly does each word mean? Are there differences between the two? This week, our question comes from Armando. Here it is: Question: Whats the difference b

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第一章 练习25：带有强调性描述短语的句子 Exercise 1-25 Sentence Stress with Descriptive Phrases Exercise 1-25: Sentence Stress with Descriptive Phrases Repeat the following phrases. 1 It's short. It's a short nail. 2 It's chocolate.

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Exercise 1-40: Intonation in Your Own Sentence On the first of the numbered lines below, write a three-word sentence that you frequently use, such as Computers organize information or Lawyers sign contracts and put it through the 25 changes. This exe

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AA: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on WORDMASTER: some pronunciation rules to help make your speech sound more natural. RS: Back with us from Los Angeles is Nina Weinstein, author of the English teaching book Whaddaya Say? Guided

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Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is sentence fragments. I often imagine that listeners are writing articles and essays and books, but I was recently reminded that some people make their living writing shorter things like headlines and ad copy, and th

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Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is sentence length. This episode was written by guest writer, Bonnie Trenga, author of The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier. I was glad to hear from those of you who enjoyed Bonnie's writing last week. I'll be b

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Grammar Girl here. Today guest-writer Bonnie Trenga will help us talk about which clauses and whether its OK to start a sentence with oneor a new paragraph. Incomplete Sentences Sentences that are missing something, such as a subject or a predicate,

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By Melinda Smith Washington 30 October 2007 The U.S. Institute of Medicine has released a study calling for uniform standards of emotional therapy for cancer patients. VOA's Melinda Smith has more on the study. These cancer survivors are sharing thei

Studying Sentence Patterns to Improve Your Writing: Part 2

Studying Sentence Patterns to Improve Your Writing: Part 2 This week, we are going to give you more information about another common pattern in English: the linking verb pattern. To get you started with linking verb patterns, consider this passage fr

Studying Sentence Patterns to Improve Your Writing: Part One

Studying Sentence Patterns to Improve Your Writing: Part One Many English learners have spent a lot of time studying the parts of speech: adjectives, nouns and verbs, for example. But sometimes studying the English sentence from a larger perspective

Common Sentence Patterns: Part 4

Common Sentence Patterns: Part 4 English has many patterns. Learning and mastering these patterns can help you improve your writing and speaking skills. They can also help you do better on your next grammar test! Today, we explore a common verb patte

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Common Sentence Patterns: Part 3 From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. English has many patterns. Basic grammatical patterns can explain the structure of around 95% of sentences in English, says Martha Kolln, a grammar expert. Learning

2016年CRI Top court tightens rules on sentence commutation

The new regulation sets stricter than ever limits on the application of commutation of sentencing and parole for those charged with duty crimes, financial crimes and organized crime. It specifically stipulates that commutation and parole cannot be ap

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Broadcast on Coast to Coast: January 9, 2003 AA: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on Wordmaster, we meet an English teacher who plays our program to his students, much to our delight. RS: What's surprising is that Brian Backman tea

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Grammar Girl here. I believe I've said before that speaking and writing are two different skills. Since I'm in a summertime mood, I thought it would be fun to go beyond grammar rules today and talk about some funny errorssuch as spoonerisms, mondegre

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今天我们要学的词是sentence。 Sentence, 是判决的意思。He was sentenced to 30 days of community service for shoplifting, 意思是他因为在商店偷东西被判社区服务30天。 最近，一个连环杀手因为八、九十年代在

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Sometimes I have a problem with my temper, Bella. 有时候我会很难控制住自己的脾气，贝拉。 He was whispering, too, and as he stared out the window, his eyes narrowed into slits. 他也低语道，当他看向窗外的时候，眼睛眯

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