NPR 2011-08-29

From NPR News in Washington, Im Louise Schiavone. Irene continues its northern track, now a tropical storm strength. How they spend the weekend torrent of a path from North Carolina to New England. At least 18 people have reportedly died across 8 sta

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[00:00.00]I'm broke now that it's just before payday. [00:01.85]刚好在发薪日前我已一文不名。 [00:03.71]This month has been quite a drain on my wallet. [00:05.58]我这个月的花费真不少。 [00:07.44]After taxes and insurance,there

AP 2011-08-26

1. A spokesman for Libya's rebels says forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi are posted just outside Tripoli and it wouldn't take long for them to get to the center of the capital. There's still no word where Gadhafi is, but his son Saif, who was reported

AP 2011-08-28

1. Tourists have started evacuating Ocracoke Island in North Carolina, the first test to see if people will get out of the way of potentially major Hurricane Irene. Forecasters say Irene could approach the U.S. as a monster Category-4 storm. 2. A 5.8

VOA慢速英语2011--Hurricane Irene Hits Northeastern United

IN THE NEWS - Hurricane Irene Hits Northeastern United States 时事新闻 - 飓风艾琳席卷美国东北部 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语时事新闻。 Emergency crews in the eastern United States a

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SALESWOMAN: How can I help you? IRENE: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products. SALESWOMAN: Did you have anything specific in mind? IRENE: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would

AP 2011-09-02

1. Irene is long gone but her aftermath lingers. In Vermont, roads are impassable due to flooding. Many states are also facing flood woes and electricity is still out for millions along the East Coast. 2. Post Irene disaster aid from Washington could

AP 2011-09-01

1. At least 35 deaths in ten states are now blamed on hurricane Irene. The storm left a trail of misery from North Carolina to Canada, washing away roads, flooding homes and knocking out power. Damage is still being assessed. 2. Federal government ha

AP 2011-09-03

1. The roads in and out of many Vermont communities are still cut off by flooding after hurricane Irene. About 260 roads in Vermont are closed by storm damage along with about 30 highway bridges. National Guard helicopters are taking food and water.

VOA标准英语2010年-Irene Zola Fights for Rights of the El

Founder of grassroots volunteer group works to help the elderly live out their final years in dignity at home Adam Phillips | New York 19 July 2010 Related Links Morningside Village Aging in Place On a recent Saturday morning in Manhattan's Morningsi

VOA标准英语2011--Four Dead as Hurricane Irene Churns Up U

Four Dead as Hurricane Irene Churns Up US East Coast Hurricane Irene continues to pound the U.S. East Coast with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving at least four people dead in its wake and paralyzing ground and air traffic. U.S. officials say thr

U.S. death toll from hurricane Irene rises to 40

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irene has risen sharply to at least 40 as of Tuesday, as more bodies were pulled from floodwaters, according to state authorities. Eleven states in the U.S. east coast r

【英文短篇小说】The Enormous Radio

JIM AND IRENE WESTCOTT were the kind of people who seem to strike that satisfactory average of income, endeavor, and respectability that is reached by the statistical reports in college alumni bulletins. They were the parents of two young children, t

US Coastal Residents Weather Irene

Hurricane Irene is paying a visit to much of the U.S. East Coast, inspiring worry, fear, frustration, and - in some cases - a little bit of excitement. Irene is a big storm, and it is expected to move up the eastern coast of the United States to New

英语博客：ESL Podcast 741 – Playing in a Tournament

Irene: How is your team doing in the standings? Kent: Theyre seeded sixth and theyre in a bracket with one of the best teams in the tournament. Our team has already lost to them. Irene: I thought it was a double- elimination tournament. Kent: It is.

ESL Podcast 443 – Having a Slumber Party

Russ: Mom says youre having a slumber party next Saturday. Irene: Im just having a few friends over for a sleepover and its none of your business . Russ: Dont be like that . How many people did you invite? Irene: Im not telling you anything. I know w

ESL Podcast 389 – Getting a Cold

Walt: Whats the matter with you? Irene: I have a bad cold. Walt: Why didnt you stay home from work? Youre probably contagious! Irene: I had no choice. I have an important presentation this afternoon and I cant play hooky. Walt: You cant give a presen

ESL Podcast 648 – Working on Commission

Dennis: I just got a new sales job and Im going to be making a bundle. Irene: What kind of job is it? Dennis: Ill be working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. Its a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales. Irene

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On Changes --Irene Dunlap Change is the only absolute in the world, the only thing that you can depend on. Nothing stays the same. Tomorrow will come, bringing with it new beginnings and sometimes unexpected endings. You can hold on to the past and g

ESL Podcast 315 – Going to the Park

I arrived at the park a little early for our neighborhood baseball game and I needed to kill some time. I decided to take a walk along one of the trails so I could look at the scenery. Suddenly, I came across a woman sitting under a tree. Octavi: Wha