听力是英语学习的重要组成部分之一,是阅读、写作和口语等能力发展的基础,是整个语言能力的根本所在。下面是小编带来的，欢迎阅读!
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Hello, my name is John Williams. I am an English teacher. And I have started a website to help you improve English listening and speaking skills as quickly as possible.
My online English lessons take just five to ten minutes each day to complete. And there are no advertisements to take your attention away. You can also download the sound files to your computer and do exercises with them and take your lessons again any time. Ive designed the online English course to be a very easy, cheap and quick way to improve your English speaking, listening and conversation skills, and also to improve your listening scores in English exams.
Every day, youll learn some new English vocabulary, idioms and phrasal verbs, and youll feel more confident in working and making friends in English. Youll also learn correct English pronunciation. I always make sure my online English lessons are short, interesting and easy to remember.
My idea of learning English is that it is best for you to learn a little each day and remember it clearly. This idea doesnt mean a new method but instead it is a concept I hope you can accept. Whether you are taking other English classes or not, and no matter what method you use, I can help you to achieve your English learning goals.
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Good morning, everyone. Im Jim Martin from Happy Community. Im happy to be here to talkabout young volunteers. Here are some suggestions for you.
You need to think about your interests first. What kinds of things do you get excited about?Do you love to teach kids, work outdoors, or help people in need? Your interests may help youdo volunteer activities better.
Then consider your skills. Are you good at something like sports or computers? Most volunteergroups are looking for people with skills and abilities. Try to be active in your thinking. With allthe choices, you may find a volunteer chance that has never happened to you. Your effort couldlead to something surprising.
Do research. Youll be surprised at the numbers of volunteer groups out there. And you canstart by asking family and friends about the ones they know, or do some research on theInternet. Then follow up by calling or writing to the groups directly.
Oh, here are two more suggestions for you.
Dont be angry if you dont get the job you want right away. Your first volunteer job may beless than perfect but it can still be a good learning experience.
Dont try to do more work than you can. If you cant manage the work you volunteer to do, itcan be difficult for your group and make you feel uncomfortable.
If you want to get more information about young volunteers, you can visit ourwebsite:www.youngvolunteers.com. Thank you for listening! Good luck!
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M: Anne Cole, Im so glad that I find myself here with you, in the Olympic Village.
W: Hello.
M: This is your first Olympics, isnt it, Anne?
W: Yes, it is.
M: Lets talk about your training program, Anne. I imagine its pretty hard.
W: Yes, it is. I get up about six forty-five.
M: Do you start your training right away, Anne?
W: No, not exactly. I have a very light breakfast at seven and I get to the pool by half pastseven.
M: I see. How long do you train for?
W: All day.
M: You mean you swim all day?
W: (Laughs) Oh, no! I swim for about four hours, have lunch and then do track work and bodyexercises in the afternoon. I suppose I train until four oclock in the afternoon.
M: Thats a long day.
W: Its all right.
M: What about your free time? What do you do?
W: Well, I read a lot and watch a lot of television--I like American TV. I sometimes go dancing atthe Olympic Club.
M: Dancing?
W: Yes, but I go to bed early on most nights.
M: Thank you, Anne, and good luck to you.
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Nowhere are women leaders more essential than in countries devastated by war. Studies show that women are better at creating and keeping the peace in post-conflict societies because women are generally less violent than their male counterparts. In Rwandas most recent election, women won 49 percent of the seats in parliament--the highest proportion in the world. Increasingly, citizens in such societies are turning to women for help. The Iraqi Constitution last month, guarantees women 25 percent of the seats in parliament. Liberians hoping to secure peace after decades of civil war could become the first African country with a woman president if they elect Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the final round of balloting on Nov. 8. Perhaps the greatest hope is that increasing the ranks of women in government will help prevent future wars. During the Bosnian war, I asked the prime minister of Bosnia, "If half of the people around the table at the very beginning had been women, would there have been a war?" And he said, "No. Women think long and hard before they send their children out to kill other peoples children." Are women actually more peaceful than men? Looking at Cameroon, Bolivia and Malaysia, a recent study found that when women have a greater say in spending priorities, they spend less on the military. "When women reach 30 or 40 percent of government, you get much more funding for health care and education."
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