2011-02-10 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Armed pirates have hijacked a U.S.-bound oil tanker carrying about $200 million worth of crude off the coast of Oman. Authorities say the Greek-flagged vessel has a crew of 25, including 17 Filipinos,

2011-02-10 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Many of us have plenty of leisure time to devote to trying out the latest Wii game or even watching others play poker on TV. But this focus on play is nothing new, says a researcher at Sweden’s Unive

2011-02-09 所属栏目:英语听力材料

生肖与星座两者都透露着一种古老而又神秘的气息，它们是以某种具体的形象来记载节气时令的方法，其中凝结了东西方古代先民的传统与智慧的结晶。可以说是东西方文化的一个缩影。春节来临时，十二生肖的气息在中国更浓

2011-02-09 所属栏目:英语听力材料

MELISSA BLOCK, host: From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.MICHELE NORRIS, host: And I'm Michele Norris.Many of you may know this tune.(Soundbite of game, "Angry Birds")NOR

2011-02-09 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Visits to Senegal this week by Bolivian President Evo Morales and Brazil's ex-President Lula da Silva highlight what analysts say is Latin America's growing geopolitical interest in Africa.The cries

2011-02-09 所属栏目:英语听力材料

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony takes place February 13, 2011 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Here'a a look at this year’s contenders in the pop, rock, and Rhythm and Blues races.Eminem

2011-02-09 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Walking through airports, you’ve probably crossed paths with a few K-9 cops. But those dogs aren’t just following their noses. They may be led astray by where their handlers think drugs and explosiv

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

石景山游乐园庙会特色为逛洋景儿、听洋曲儿、品洋味儿及玩洋游艺，结合西洋节庆活动与中国老百姓的传统庙会，它使中国人不出国门即可领略异域风光、风情、风味；让外国人在北京过中国春节，感受到本土的故乡之情。今

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

GUY RAZ, host: If you read any account of why the Roman Empire fell, you are likely to come across stories of barbarian invasions, political intrigue, even economic collapse.But add one more to the mi

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Talks between Egypt's opposition and the government of President Hosni Mubarak have failed to stop thousands from demonstrating and calling for his immediate removal.The Egyptian capital appeared to

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Diet and exercise are key to maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Now researchers say sleep may play an equally important role. Experts at the university of Buffalo followed nearly 1,500 adults for

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

This I believe.In December I traveled to Chicago, to share an evening on stage, with several people who'd written essays for our series 'ThisIbelieve'. Today we hear the first of those. Elynne Chap

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

It’s hard for a city which looks like this to consider itself lucky, but compared to the dire predictions of the last few days, this is nowhere near as bad as it could have been. Brisbane was prepare

2011-02-08 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery need implants of new, healthy blood vessels. So do those who receive repeated hemodialysis due to kidney failure. The best option is to use the patient’s o

2011-02-07 所属栏目:英语听力材料

MICHELE NORRIS, host: And also in West Virginia, reaction continues to filter in. That's after a decision yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency to revoke a permit for what would have been

2011-02-06 所属栏目:英语听力材料

The 53rd annual Grammy Awards will be presented on February 13 in Los Angeles. There are many top contenders in the Country categories.“Free” by the Zac Brown Band is nominated for two Grammy Awards

2011-02-06 所属栏目:英语听力材料

As Super Bowl fans and the international media stream into Dallas for the U.S. National Football League championship, federal authorities are guarding against a possible terrorist attack. The U.S. Cus

2011-02-05 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Metro是一个国际化的演唱团体，起源于美国，近十年来演出足迹遍布世界各地。成员包括Eric，Kevin，Cody，Sean，他们利用自己过人的才华将世界最流行的歌曲重新进行独特的编排，呈现给听众一种充满活力的，自然清新的

2011-02-05 所属栏目:英语听力材料

The top U.S. military officer has cautioned against any move to cut U.S. aid to Egypt's military in the midst of the current protests, saying the aid has "intangible benefits" that contribute to the

2011-02-05 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Russian news agencies report that the suicide bomber at Moscow's airport was from Ingushetia, one of Russia's three so-called Green Republics, where Islamic extremists seek to impose Sharia law.Citi

2011-02-05 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Imagine getting a great education without borrowing any money, without taking out loans and without mooching off your parents. This guy did it. Zac Bissonnette is a senior at UMass Amherst and the aut

2011-02-04 所属栏目:英语听力材料

焦虑症困扰着不少人。澳大利亚的研究人员最近发现了一种以天然激素为主要成分的新药，用以对有社交焦虑障碍的人进行治疗。目前的实验证明，这种药物还是很有效的。These white rats may look like ordinary rats, bu

2011-02-04 所属栏目:英语听力材料

In remarks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President Barack Obama said challenges he has faced during the past two years, including the U.S. economic recession, have strengthene

2011-02-04 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Scientists say they have successfully tested artificial blood vessels grown in the laboratory.In a heart bypass operation, surgeons typically remove a vein from a patient's leg and use it to replace

2011-02-04 所属栏目:英语听力材料

Orchids are among the most successful flowering plants, with more than 22,000 species around the world. And that’s not just because of the obsession they inspire in their human fans.Researchers spent