Venus de MilosThe Aphrodite of Melos is made of[1] marble and represents vivdly the goddess Aphrodite. This statue had earned it's name the Venus de Milo or Venus de Melos, because in 1820, a peasant had found it on the Greek island of Melos and it w...
Women, which one to choose? Want to know which candidate a woman is likely to support for president? Look at her ring finger. It may sound like the start of a joke, but the fact is most married women say they'll vote for US President Bush. By nearly...
1. Compliment three people every day. 每天问候3个人。 2. Watch a sunrise. 看日出。 3. Be the first to say Hello.首先向别人打招呼。 4. Live beneath your means. 靠自己的力量生活5. Treat everyone as you want to be treated. 像自...
-A Basic Expressions 基本表达1. Are you married or single? 你是结婚还是单身？ 2.Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? 你有男朋友/女朋友吗？ 3.Do you have anyone in mind? 你有意中人吗？ 4.Youre so sweet./Youre so charming. 你...
筷子的故事第七节 筷子的故事 The Story of Chopsticks1] Chopsticks are used every day in China. [2] Now I'd like to take this opportunity to share their interesting history with you. [3] I think you'll agree that even an ordinary item used...
Reykjavikthe Fairy Capital of the WorldI celand, the land of fire and ice, is home to Reykjavik, the worlds northernmost capital. Home to just a little over 100,000 people, its hardly a giant among cities. But dont be fooled by its sleepy 1)appearanc...
英语习语的妙用颜色词在英语中的妙用我们都知道，颜色词除表示其具体实际的色彩外，还可以用来表示姓名，如：White（怀特）、 Green（格林）、Brown（布朗）、 Black（布莱克）等等。其实这...
Lock, Stock and Barrel每一种语言都有它独特的成语和俗语。而学习外语的人经常在理解 这些习惯用语时会感到很困难。这是因为你不可能 从组成某个习惯用语的字面上来懂得它的意思。本书的这...
There are two conflicting stereotypes when it comes to the activity levels of the wealthy. 在富人爱不爱睡觉这个问题上，人们心目中存在着两种相互冲突的答案。 There is the populist version: the fat cat sitting lazily on h...
Seventy-four-year-olds are the most contented people in the population, according to new research. 一项最新研究表明，人在74岁时最幸福。 Fewer responsibilities, financial worries and more time to yourself leads to contentment previous...
There are many places a young man can go for romantic advice--friends, family, and if the worst comes to the worst, the internet. 关于爱情，年轻人可以从很多地方得到建议朋友、家人，再不济也可借助互联网。 Now, desper...
There are many places a young man can go for romantic advice--friends, family, and if the worst comes to the worst, the internet. 关于爱情，年轻人可以从很多地方得到建议朋友、家人，再不济也可借助互联网。 Now, desper...
1．I'd like to book a double room for Tuesday next week．下周二我想订一个双人房间。 2．What's the price difference？ 两种房间的价格有什么不同？ 3．A double room with a front view is 140 dollars per night，one with a re...
Every year between the end of November and the end of December, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew (希伯来的) month of Kislev (历法：基色娄月...
-On October 31st, dozens of children dressed in costumes（节日服装）knock on their neighbors' doors and yell Trick or Treat when the door opens. Pirates and princesses, ghosts and popular heroes of the day all hold bags open to catch the candy...
