SSS 2011-05-26

A jumping cockcroach, a glowing mushroom and a leech that has teeth. These are the three of scientists picks for the big top ten new species decribed in 2010. The list is dissembled by the international institute for species exploration at Arizona St

蒋健棠英语实用句子(122):Cars can be backed up for miles

In a bad traffic jam, cars can be backed up for miles. 在严重交通堵塞时，车龙可能长达几英里。 back up有支持和援助的意思（看下例），用做被动语态时，back up也有堵塞的意思。 I always back you up. 我总是

简单慢速英语阅读:Roaches

She called the landlord. Her apartment was full of roaches. Roaches were everywhere. They were under the kitchen sink. They were in the kitchen cabinets. They were on the kitchen counters. They were in the oven. They were on the stove. She turned on

2006年VOA标准英语-UN-backed Group Links Climate Information To Af

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 19 December 2006 The Global Climate Observing System, an organization sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization, is launching an initiative to provide vital climate information for development needs in Africa. Lisa Sc

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(1)

A: I have a little problem with room 507. B: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals? A: I found cockroaches in my room. B: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable. A: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room. B: Sir, are you

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(2)

A: I'm in 507. I have a few problems with my room. B: What is that problem, sir? A: There are cockroaches in my room. B: Are you sure, sir? Flies I could believe, but cockroaches? A: I've counted nine different cockroaches, and I accidentally stepped

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(3)

A: There's a big problem with my room. I'm in 507. B: Would you tell me the nature of the problem, sir? A: I have cockroaches crawling in my room. B: Perhaps you saw a silverfish, sir. A: I've seen nine more cockroaches than I wanted to see. B: Sir,

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(4)

A: There's a major problem with room 507. B: I'm sorry to hear that. Please tell me the exact problem. A: This room is overrun with cockroaches. B: There has been an occasional silverfish in the hotel, sir. A: I stopped counting at nine. B: Sir, this

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(7)

A: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight! B: And the problem is, sir? A: Cockroaches have taken over my room! B: My apologies, sir. We'll give you a new room and refund the value of your current room. A: Thank you. I want to co

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(5)

A: I'm in 507, and I have a big problem. B: I'm so sorry. Kindly tell me what the problem is, sir. A: Everywhere I look, I see cockroaches. B: Perhaps you could look again, sir, to double-check. A: The next cockroach I see will be number ten. B: Mr.

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(6)

A: I have a little problem with room 507. B: Problems are what we're here for, sir. Please tell me your problem. A: This room is filthy with cockroaches. B: Were you wearing your glasses when you noticed them, sir? A: I've already seen nine of them a

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(8)

A: I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight. B: I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem? A: I'm knee-deep in cockroaches! B: I'm so sorry, sir. We'll give you a new room immediately, and give you a refund also. A: Thank you.

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(9)

A: I'm quite upset! I want a new room and a refund for tonight. B: Forgive me, sir, I haven't been told what the problem is. A: I'm about to be swept away by millions of cockroaches! B: My apologies, sir. We'll transfer you to a new room at once and

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(11)

A: This room is unfit for humans. I want another room, and I want a refund for tonight. B: Perhaps if you would be kind enough to tell me the problem, sir. A: In a word, cockroaches! B: Oh, no, are they back? I'll give you another room immediately, s

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(12)

A: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight! B: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful. A: Cockroaches have declared war on my room! B: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refun

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(10)

A: This room is unacceptable. I want a new one, and I want a refund for tonight. B: Would you please tell me the exact problem, sir? A: I'm being attacked by hordes of cockroaches! B: Oh, my gosh, they're back? Another room at once, sir, plus a full

美国国家公共电台 NPR Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science

AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Many studies of new drugs simply languish. They don't attract enough patients, and they aren't completed. That slows medical progress. Well, here's a counterexample. So many volunteers signed up for a federally funded trial of un

学个词Learn a Word 第276期 Approach

今天我们要学的词是approach。 Approach, 是方式方法的意思。 To adopt a new approach, 就是采用新的方式。The plant manager decided to adopt a different approach to improve productivity, 意思是工厂经理决定改变方式，

空乘人员“暗语”大曝光

A flight attendant has revealed the definition of a series of unusual words and phrases used by cabin crew. 近日，美国一位空姐曝光了一组机组成员常用的特殊词汇和短语。 For most people, hearing the expression bidding, slam-

2018年CRI US companies and scholars refute 'forced transfer of technology'

At the just concluded 2018 Yale US-China Forum held in New Haven, Connecticut, cooperation between Chinese and American companies was a topic that drew heated discussions among guest speakers. A number of US companies and scholars have refuted the US