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BBC环球慢速英语在线听力第110集Boys+and+Girls
BBC环球慢速英语在线听力第110集Boys and GirlsVoice 1Hello. I’m Tony Ford.Voice 2And I?m Ruby Jones. Welcome to Spotlight. This programme uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.Voice 1In the Chinese city of Huizhou, a class is in progress. Thechildren are four and five years old. They are excited to be in school. They look at the teacher. They sit in front of small tables. And they listen quietly to what the teacher says. This is a chance for them to learn and to have fun. But there is something different about this class. Most of the students are boys - thirty-nine [39] of them. There are only eight [8] girls.Voice 2This situation is becoming common in parts of China. In today?s Spotlight we tell of family planning policies in China. We examine the problem of too few women. And we tell of China?s hopes to change the situation. But first we return to the class in Huizhou.Voice 1Ms. Zeng is the school?s head teacher. She said h aving more boys around than girls is affecting the children?s behaviour.Voice 3“It is a serous problem. When there are more boys than girls, the girls copy the boys. And they become overly forceful.”Voice 1In the late 1970?s, China was worried about it s population growing too large. When a population grows too quickly, there are not enough jobs or resources for everyone. So the government made a law to try and control the situation. The law stated that families should only have one child, especially in cities. Later, the law permitted families in the countryside to have two children, if the first child was a girl. Parents that disobeyed the law could receive severe punishments.Voice 2Even with this policy, China has more people than any other country in the world. By 2006, China?s population was one point three thousand million [1,300,000,000]. So, the Chinese government believes it is best to continue with the one-child policy.爱心用心专心 1Many families want more children, especially in the country areas. Parents depend on their children to support them in their old age. In traditional Chinese culture, after marriage a woman lives with her husband?s family. And she takes care of his family. This means her ownparents could be left alone. This is one reason that parents like to have a boy. They believe that boys can take care of them better. Also, boys continue the family name.Voice 2So when a women gets pregnant in China, she and her husband want to know the sex of their child. Doctors are able to tell them this information with ultrasound tests. If the child is a girl, the parents may choose to end the pregnancy - to have an abortion. But the government is very worried about this situation. So it made it illegalfor doctors to tell parents the sex of their child. However, many people pay doctors to tell them. Other doctors do not say any words. But they tell the family through signs. When the child is a boy, they give a thumb?s up sign. When it is a girl, they give a thumb?s down sign.Voice 1Some people say that the government needs to severely punishdoctors who break the law. They say that the current law does not tell what the punishment should be for doctors who break it. They want prison sentences for these doctors.Voice 2However, there are people who cannot find out the sex of theirchild from a doctor. So they wait until after the birth. And some of them make an extreme decision. They decide to get rid of their baby girl. Often they leave the girl on the street. They write down her name and birth date. They hope that someone will find her.Voice 1The problem of fewer girls is particularly bad in country areas. The government found that there are ninety-nine [99] cities of concern. In these cities the number of boys is far greater than the number of girls - more than one-hundred and twenty-five boys [125] are born for every one hundred [100] girls. The United Nations suggests that the balance should not be more than one hundred and seven [107] to one hundred [100]. The current numbers are a bad sign for the future.Voice 2Experts estimate that by the year 2020, the problem will be severe. There could be over thirty million [30,000,000] men unable to find a woman to marry.Voice 1The problem has already started. In some parts of China, men are having a difficult time finding a wife. On the island of Hainan many men are unmarried. Liu Yanding is one such man. He tells of his situation:“How can we get married? I do not know what to do or where tostart finding a wife.”Voice 1Experts are worried that this will lead to increased levels of crime in men. The men have no wives and children to go home to. And the experts believe that when too many young men group together, they canget into crime. Having a family is very important in the Chinese social structure. Other experts are worried about violence towards women. They fear that there will be more sex crime, and even forced marriages.Voice 2One solution is for parents to understand the value of having a daughter. As many people around China are moving for better jobs, many young women are moving too. And they are able to send money home totheir parents. These parents are starting to see that daughters can provide for them. It is not only sons that can do this.Voice 1In 2003, the government be gan a policy called …Care for Girls?. This policy gives financial help to parents who have female children. They do not have to pay taxes on their wages. They get better housing and employment. And, they do not have to pay for their daughters? education or medical care. But evidence suggests that most parents still want boys.Voice 2The government hopes to try to change people?s opinions. One method they use is words painted on walls in public places. The words encourage people to value girls. They say, for example, …Girls are as important as boys? and …Both boys and girls are the hearts of their parents?. The government also says it will punish doctors who break the law. It will continue to watch the situation.Voice 1Sadly there are no easy answers, especially for men such as Liu Yanding. He is left waiting. All he can do is hope and pray to find a future wife. All he has is his dream of a family, a family to come home to。
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4.2A bailout worth billions, that the story that leads off today's show. 一次援助价值数十亿,我们今天的节目从这次援助开始。
Hello, I'm Carl Azuz, last week, we reported on a problem, the financial crisis in the island nation of Cyprus. 你好,我是卡尔·阿祖兹,上周,我们报道了岛国塞浦路斯金融危机的问题。
Today we know the solution, EU, the European Union and Cyprus have worked out a deal, the country will get a bailout worth ten billion euros. 今天我们获悉了解决方案,欧盟EU,欧盟和塞浦路斯已经达成了一个协议,这个国家将获得价值一百亿欧元的救助计划。
But Cyprus has to do something in order to get that help, for example, cutting the country's banking industry in half. 但塞浦路斯为了得到这项援助必须做一些事情,比如将该国银行业削减一半。
We're going to bring in Zain Asher now to talk about why the rest of the world has been paying so much attention on what's been happening on this small Mediterranean nation, Zain. 我们现在连线塞恩·亚瑟来谈谈为什么世界上的其它国家将太多注意力放在这个地中海小国所发生的事情,塞恩，你好。
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HW Mar 13BBC News with David AustinThe White House says the killing of 16 Afghans by an American soldier on Sunday won't change its strategy or objectives in the country. It said the plan was still for Afghans to take over security operations by 2014. The Afghan parliament has demanded to put the suspect on trial in an Afghan court. From Kabul, here's Quentin Sommerville.Identity of the gunman still hasn't been revealed, but more is known: he's in his late 30s, and has children of his own. A staff sergeant, he's been in the army 11 years. This is his first tour of Afghanistan, but he served three tours in Iraq. The Pentagon insists he acted alone. Fully armed, he was wearing night vision goggles as he carried out the killings. He was working with special forces in the area, protecting their combat outpost – that, said one officer, would have allowed him to come and go as he pleased. But his motivation for the attacks remains a mystery.The American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told United Nations Security Council foreign ministers gather to discuss Syria that the council shouldn't remain silent when governments massacre their own people. Mrs Clinton accused the Syrian forces of premeditated murder, and urged the council to stand up for the Syrian people."The Syrian people deserve the same opportunity to shape their future that the Tunisians, Egyptians, Libyans and Yemenis now enjoy. And our work here at the Security Council is just one part of what the international community must do to assist democratic transitions all across the Middle East and North Africa."Earlier, opposition activists in Syria accused the government of President Bashar al-Assad of slaughtering women and children in Homs and other cities. The opposition Syrian National Council called for urgent foreign military intervention in Syria. SNC representatives are due to meet the international envoy to Syria Kofi Annan in Turkey on Tuesday.Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects to one of the world's most celebrated war correspondents, Marie Colvin. She was killed last month in the Syrian city of Homs. The funeral was held in her hometown of Oyster Bay in New York state. The eulogy paid tribute to a fearless woman who had a passion for her work. Marie Colvin was covering the uprising in Syria for the British Sunday Times newspaper when the house she and other journalists were reporting from was shelled by Syrian government forces. A French photo journalist Remi Ochlik was also killed in the attack.The authorities in South Sudan say that more than 200 people are now known to have been killed in an outbreak of ethnic violence. Hundreds more are missing after attackers from the Murle ethnic group carried out raids in Upper Nile state on Friday. Violence sparked by cattle raids and revenge attacks between the Murle and the Lou Nuer peoples have left thousands dead since South Sudan became independent last July.World News from the BBCThe head of Brazil's football federation, Ricardo Teixeira, has stepped down. He also resigned from the 2014 World Cup organizing committee amid corruption allegations which he's denied. Here's Alex Capstick.Ricardo Teixeira has been at the helm of Brazilian football, the CBF for the past 23 years. But his stint in charge of the most successful nation in World Cup history has often been contentious. Over the past few years, he's been forced to defend himself amid allegations of corruption both in his role as president of the CBF and as a senior member of FIFA's ruling executive committee. In a parting statement, Mr Teixeira said he's sacrificed his health to do his job; he said he'd been criticized in the losses and undervalued in the victories.The European Union has insisted it'll press ahead with plans to charge foreign airlines for the carbon emissions they produce during European flights. Nine of Europe's leading aviation groups have written a joint letter calling for a compromise to avert what they say would be a "damaging trade conflict".The controversial art historian Maurizio Seracini says he's on the trail of lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, The Battle of Anghiari. Professor Seracini says samples from a hidden wall in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence contain traces of paint that was only used by the Renaissance master. The work is hidden behind another masterpiece of the period by Giorgio Vasari. The discovery has been hailed by Terry Garcia of the US National Geographic Society which sponsored the research."I'm quite convinced that something has been found. Yes, it is a very historic day. And, you know, I mean, this is a combination of a number of factors – one as Dr Seracini pointed out, there is overwhelming historical documentation that indicates that the Leonardo was painted, that it was behind the wall and that it was an existence of the time that Vasari painted his fresco."And those are the latest stories from BBC News.。
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6 Minute EnglishDestined to be a writerYvonne:Hi - I'm Yvonne Archer and this is "6 Minute English". And joining me today is William Kremer. Hello William!William: Hello Yvonne!Yvonne:Now everyone, young and old, loves a good story - so today, we hear from a writer who lives in Senegal, West Africa. I met her during a very excitingBritish Council trip to Nigeria when I was one of sixty lucky people on the"Interaction: Trust the Difference" leadership programme. And forty peoplehad travelled from nine different countries across Africa to be there.William: Wow – that sounds like an amazing trip!Yvonne: Yeah, it was absolutely brilliant, but that's another story - and we've already got one for today! So first, I've a question for you William. Are you ready? William: Yes, I'm ready as always.Yvonne: Good! In a popular children's story, the beautiful princess has to kiss many frogs to find the prince she'll marry. But what's the world record for the mostnumber of kisses ever given in one minute? Is ita) 94b) 904 orc) 1004William: I'm going to go for 94.Yvonne: Why?!William: Because I… how can you kiss anybody – how can you kiss anybody nine hundred times in a minute?!Yvonne: Well, we're not going to practice now William so you'll have to wait until the end of the programme and then I'll tell you whether you're right or wrong!Karima Grant has been writing stories since she was a little girl and now herstories are published! But Karima is most proud of her award-winning storiescalled "Sophie and the City". They’re about a little girl from Senegal whomoves to New York City with her parents. But Sophie's finding life thererather difficult. As we listen to Karima, we'll hear the term 'hardy beings' andthe word 'resilience'. William, can you explain what they mean for us please?William: Certainly. 'Hardy beings' here means people - human beings – who are tough and strong because they can survive really difficult situations and experiences.But we can also use 'hardy' to describe plants and animals as well as people.Yvonne: And 'resilience'?William: Well, 'resilience' has a similar meaning to the word 'hardy' because we use it to talk about the ability that people, animals or plants have to get better aftersomething unpleasant has happened to them. So 'a resilient person', like 'ahardy being', is someone who is strong and doesn't get hurt easily.Yvonne: Great. Now let's find out what Karima says hardy or resilient children often do to help them cope with - or manage - difficult experiences…I love to write about resilience and children because I think that children are very hardy beings. So that's usually what I find myself writing about – about how children find resilience, how they express it, how they cope and how they usually resort to creative means to problem solve.Yvonne: William, what does Karima say children do to cope in difficult circumstances?William: She says that they usually 'resort to' – or they turn to 'creative means' or new ideas to cope with their problems because they can't find any other ways to doit.Yvonne: And that's a lesson we adults could take from children really, isn't it?William: Yeah – it is, yeah.Yvonne: If there doesn't seem to be a solution to a problem, try to think differently and be creative!One day, when Karima was living in the United States, she was sitting on thefront steps of her house in a city when she saw a group of little girls playing.And one little girl seemed to be different and was being treated differently bythe others. But she was coping – she was resilient.William: Right, so is that how "Sophie and the City" came about?Yvonne: Umm – possibly! And those stories are now special to both male and female readers of all ages. But when Karima read them to her mother, she found outthat she'd somehow managed to tell her own mother's story - and expressed herfeelings about the city she'd moved to from Senegal many years ago…My mother said that was her impression(s) when she first landed in the United States and in New York in particular. She just thought – 'Oh, this is so ugly'. It didn't look anything like what she knew, so it (a) strange resonance (it had) for me.William: Ah - Karima's stories had a strange 'resonance' for her… in a strange way, they echoed the experiences of her own mother so the stories of Sophie becameeven more special and important for Karima.Yvonne: That's right – quite a strange and spooky experience really. And as more and more of us move to different countries across the world, there are even morestories to tell…William: …And lessons to be learned.Yvonne: That's true. But right now, it's time to learn the answer to today's question.Earlier, I asked: what's the world record for the most number of kisses evergiven in one minute? And William said…?William: I said ninety-four.Yvonne: And you were right – yet again.William: Yet again! I'm always rightYvonne: ...Oh – that's another story! But that's all for today's "6 Minute English". Join BBC Learning English again for more!W/Y: Goodbye!6 Minute EnglishDestined to be a writerYvonne:Hi - I'm Yvonne Archer and this is "6 Minute English". And joining me today is William Kremer. Hello William!William: Hello Yvonne!Yvonne:Now everyone, young and old, loves a good story - so today, we hear from a writer who lives in Senegal, West Africa. I met her during a very excitingBritish Council trip to Nigeria when I was one of sixty lucky people on the"Interaction: Trust the Difference" leadership programme. And forty peoplehad travelled from nine different countries across Africa to be there.William: Wow – that sounds like an amazing trip!Yvonne: Yeah, it was absolutely brilliant, but that's another story - and we've already got one for today! So first, I've a question for you William. Are you ready? William: Yes, I'm ready as always.Yvonne: Good! In a popular children's story, the beautiful princess has to kiss many frogs to find the prince she'll marry. But what's the world record for the mostnumber of kisses ever given in one minute? Is ita) 94b) 904 orc) 1004William: I'm going to go for 94.Yvonne: Why?!William: Because I… how can you kiss anybody – how can you kiss anybody nine hundred times in a minute?!Yvonne: Well, we're not going to practice now William so you'll have to wait until the end of the programme and then I'll tell you whether you're right or wrong!Karima Grant has been writing stories since she was a little girl and now herstories are published! But Karima is most proud of her award-winning storiescalled "Sophie and the City". They’re about a little girl from Senegal whomoves to New York City with her parents. But Sophie's finding life thererather difficult. As we listen to Karima, we'll hear the term 'hardy beings' andthe word 'resilience'. William, can you explain what they mean for us please?William: Certainly. 'Hardy beings' here means people - human beings – who are tough and strong because they can survive really difficult situations and experiences.But we can also use 'hardy' to describe plants and animals as well as people.Yvonne: And 'resilience'?William: Well, 'resilience' has a similar meaning to the word 'hardy' because we use it to talk about the ability that people, animals or plants have to get better aftersomething unpleasant has happened to them. So 'a resilient person', like 'ahardy being', is someone who is strong and doesn't get hurt easily.Yvonne: Great. Now let's find out what Karima says hardy or resilient children often do to help them cope with - or manage - difficult experiences…I love to write about resilience and children because I think that children are very hardy beings. So that's usually what I find myself writing about – about how children find resilience, how they express it, how they cope and how they usually resort to creative means to problem solve.Yvonne: William, what does Karima say children do to cope in difficult circumstances?William: She says that they usually 'resort to' – or they turn to 'creative means' or new ideas to cope with their problems because they can't find any other ways to doit.Yvonne: And that's a lesson we adults could take from children really, isn't it?William: Yeah – it is, yeah.Yvonne: If there doesn't seem to be a solution to a problem, try to think differently and be creative!One day, when Karima was living in the United States, she was sitting on thefront steps of her house in a city when she saw a group of little girls playing.And one little girl seemed to be different and was being treated differently bythe others. But she was coping – she was resilient.William: Right, so is that how "Sophie and the City" came about?Yvonne: Umm – possibly! And those stories are now special to both male and female readers of all ages. But when Karima read them to her mother, she found outthat she'd somehow managed to tell her own mother's story - and expressed herfeelings about the city she'd moved to from Senegal many years ago…My mother said that was her impression(s) when she first landed in the United States and in New York in particular. She just thought – 'Oh, this is so ugly'. It didn't look anything like what she knew, so it (a) strange resonance (it had) for me.William: Ah - Karima's stories had a strange 'resonance' for her… in a strange way, they echoed the experiences of her own mother so the stories of Sophie becameeven more special and important for Karima.Yvonne: That's right – quite a strange and spooky experience really. And as more and more of us move to different countries across the world, there are even morestories to tell…William: …And lessons to be learned.Yvonne: That's true. But right now, it's time to learn the answer to today's question.Earlier, I asked: what's the world record for the most number of kisses evergiven in one minute? And William said…?William: I said ninety-four.Yvonne: And you were right – yet again.William: Yet again! I'm always rightYvonne: ...Oh – that's another story! But that's all for today's "6 Minute English". Join BBC Learning English again for more!W/Y: Goodbye!。
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bbc英语听力中英文Title: The Importance of BBC English Listening Skills in Language AcquisitionIn the realm of language learning, the role of BBC English listening skills cannot be overstated. BBC, the British Broadcasting Corporation, has been a pioneer in broadcasting high-quality English language content for decades, making it a valuable resource for learners worldwide. This article explores the significance of BBC English listening skills and how they contribute to effective language acquisition.Firstly, BBC English listening skills are crucial for enhancing pronunciation and speech patterns. The BBC broadcasts in a clear and concise manner, employing standard British English. By regularly listening to BBC programs, learners can familiarize themselves with the correct pronunciation of words, the flow of sentences, and the overall rhythm of the language. This exposure helps learners imitate native speakers, improving their own pronunciation and fluency.Moreover, BBC English listening skills aid invocabulary expansion. The BBC covers a wide range of topics, including news, culture, science, and entertainment. This diversity ensures that learners are exposed to a vast array of vocabulary and expressions. Through regular listening, learners can absorb new words and phrases, expanding their language repertoire. This, in turn, enhances their abilityto communicate effectively in English.Furthermore, BBC English listening skills promote comprehension skills. The BBC employs complex sentences and a wide range of grammatical structures in its broadcasts.By listening to these programs, learners are challenged to understand and interpret the meaning of the content. This practice improves their ability to process and analyze language, enhancing their comprehension skills. Over time, this skillset allows learners to understand more complex texts and conversations with ease.Additionally, BBC English listening skills contributeto cultural understanding. The BBC often incorporates cultural references and insights into its programs,providing learners with a window into British culture andsociety. By listening to these programs, learners can gain a deeper understanding of British values, traditions, and ways of life. This cultural awareness not only enhances their language skills but also broadens their perspective, making them more informed and tolerant of diverse cultures. Moreover, BBC English listening skills are beneficial for learners preparing for English language exams. Many exams, such as IELTS and TOEFL, include listening comprehension sections that test the ability to understand spoken English. By practicing with BBC programs, learners can familiarize themselves with the format and style of these exams, improving their chances of success.Finally, BBC English listening skills foster a love for the language. The engaging and informative content of BBC programs often captures the imagination of learners, making learning English a pleasure rather than a chore. This enthusiasm and motivation can be a powerful driving force for continued language acquisition.In conclusion, BBC English listening skills play a pivotal role in language acquisition. They enhance pronunciation, expand vocabulary, improve comprehensionskills, promote cultural understanding, aid in exam preparation, and foster a love for the language. Therefore, it is highly recommended that learners incorporate BBC English listening into their language learning routine to maximize their progress and enjoyment in the journey of acquiring English.。
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Vocabulary： technology 词汇：科技Fashion and music are constantly looking back to the past. But would you be interested in retro video games? If so, you are part of a growing trend.Vintage video games are making their way back into living rooms. There is already a large market for 1970s and 80s games consoles. Despite their limited graphics and sounds, original machines by Atari, Nintendo and Sega command high prices. This year, a charity in the UK is hoping to cash-inon this with the re-release of the hugely popular 1980s home computer, the ZX Spectrum. The new version has 1,000 gamespre-loaded - a big change to the old machine that loaded games from a cassette tape. That process took several minutes and would often go wrong.In the United States, large numbers of gamers wanting a taste of 80s action are visiting beer and arcade game centres where they can drink and relive the games of their childhood. "Our most popular games are the classics like Ms Pac Man and Donkey Kong and also the multiplayer games like TeenageMutant Ninja Turtles, the Simpsons, NBA Jam and X-Men," says Paul Kermizian, owner of one successful chain of arcades.Pinball goes even further back in time, but it's also enjoying a revival. New technology means contemporarymachines have more features, but the gameplay has not changed. Pinball machine maker Gary Stern says people like playing because it's physical - more like a sport than a video game. Because of this, it's becoming popular with people in their20s as well as older players.So, is it just nostalgia, or are older games more fun? Either way, with a new generation of fans, it looks likeretro gaming is here to stay.测验阅读短文并回答问题。
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White House Sressing Job CreationA White House economic advisor says there is an "overwhelming" need to do more to spur U.S. job creation and solidify a fragile economic recovery. The comment follows a disappointing monthly unemployment report that showed continuing job losses in the United States.Less than a year after Pres ident Barack Obama signed into law the biggest economic stimulus package in U.S. history, the head of his Council of Economic Advisers says additional measures are needed."The sense that we need to do more is overwhelming," Christina Romer said on ABC's This Week program. She said key elements of last year's $787-billion stimulus package - like unemployment benefits and aid to state governments - should be extended.But Romer also called for new measures like tax incentives for businesses to hire new workers and cash rebates for people who make their homes more energy efficient.Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported a net 85,000 job loss in the United States last month, with unemployment holding steady at 10 percent. The numbers were a disappointment to economists who had held out hope that December might have recorded the first net job gains seen in the United States in nearly two years."It was somewhat of a setback," said the economic advisor.Romer added that mild job losses and a stable unemployment rate are an improvement over the situation that existed a year ago, when hundreds of thousands of jobs were being lost each month and the unemployment rate was soaring."In the first quarter of 2009 when we [the Obama administration] first came in, we were losing on average 691,000 jobs a month. The job losses are moderating."But Republicans say it is time for President Obama to make good on his promise to actually improve America's economic conditions, rather than slowing the rate of decline. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele spoke on Fox News Sunday."What are we about to celebrate as we go into the one-year anniversary of this [Obama] administration? We have no jobs, no health care [reform], $13-trillion worth of debt, and no sense of direction in how we are going to create thosejobs," he said.Last month, the Democratically-controlled House of Representatives passed a second stimulus bill aimed at jump-starting U.S. employment. The Senate is expected to consider the measure in coming weeks. Top economic voices in the Obama administration applaud the initiative, but add that, ultimately, America's private sector must lead the way in job creation and economic expansion.The consensus view among economists is that the U.S. unemployment rate will gradually decline in coming months as the economy rebounds from the worst recession since World War II. But some well-known economists are considerably more pessimistic, arguing that unemployment could rise further and the United States could slip back into recession by year's end.Cold Weather Driving Oil Prices HigherInvestors are seeing new opportunities to make money on oil. The price of crude oil rose to its highest level in 15 months on Wednesday amid speculation that a weak dollar and cold weather across many parts of the world will boost energy demand. But despite increasing demand in emerging markets, some say higher inventories and recessionary pullbacks in the West could drive prices lower.Severe winter weather across parts of Europe, Asia and the United States helped push the price of oil above $83 a barrel on Wednesday, before falling below that mark again on Thursday.In the U.S., a 20 percent increase in demand for heating oil, along with higher gasoline prices had some investors speculating about a return to record highs.With demand continuing to rise in emerging economies such as China and India, energy trader Ray Carbone says oil futures are a good bet."To me, we could be at triple digits in the not long period of time and of course we know that we can go well into the triple digits if the right confluence of events comes about," said Ray Carbone.But after 10 days of consecutive gains, some investors may be having second thoughts. On Thursday, oil futures fell below $83 a barrel amid concerns about higher than expected surpluses and a strengthening U.S. dollar.Energy analyst Mike Fitzpatrick says a sluggish recovery in the U.S. could also drive prices lower."I think that the fundamentals aren't there," said Mike Fitzpatrick. "I mean thereis plenty of supply. Demand in the industrial West remains severely restricted because of the recession."Oil prices topped out at $145 a barrel in 2008, driven largely by speculators hedging their bets on a weak U.S. dollar. Analysts don't expect prices to reach similar levels anytime soon but they say oil markets could remain a hot spot for investors - if energy demand increases as the U.S. economy gradually starts to improve.Global Markets Edge Higher as Dubai's Debt Woes EaseThe government-owned company, Dubai World, has reassured investors abroad by revealing details of its restructuring plans, nearly a week after hinting it may not have enough money to repay its debts.Dubai World says it will restructure $26 billion in debt, less than half of the nearly $60 billion it owes.The new scheme will look at options for deleveraging, including asset sales, and will apply to the conglomerate's main property firms, Nakheel and Limitless. Its smaller companies will not be covered.The head of Middle East research at Swiss-based financial firm UBS, Saud Masud, says it is a step in the right direction."I think, structurally this is a long-term positive with some short-term pain," Masud said.Asian and European stocks were up, Tuesday, following news of the restructuring. However, it was a different story back in the United Arab Emirates, where the main indexes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi fell shortly after opening.Both were down by about six percent, after recording even higher losses on Monday.Masud says the situation has most people in the UAE feeling vulnerable."If you walk around and look at what the everyday person is thinking," Masud said. "They're clearly concerned with what restructuring or what type of debt renegotiation, will mean for them and their companies."Dubai World helped transform Dubai into a regional hub for finance. It sent markets across the planet tumbling, last week, when executives asked creditors for a six-month extension on repaying its debts.Monday, the emirate's government announced it would not provide the company with a bailout.Officials say they want to set the record straight that, although Dubai owns Dubai World, the company is independent and not guaranteed by the government.Dubai World's debts grew from projects initiated during Dubai's property boom, including man-made islands in the shape of palm trees and the world's tallest building.。
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Lily:
The third year student is perhaps in the best situation with middle
class parents.
Carol:
Middle class parents 的意思就是父母属于中产阶级，收入还不错。
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Lily: Hello and welcome to BBC Learning English. I am Lily.
Carol: 大家好！我是
Carol。对于大学生和那些即将跨入大学校园的朋友来说，了解
英国大学生的校园生活可能也会给你带来有益的启示。
He went to the end of his overdraft a couple of times because he
went on big holidays.
Carol: Overdraft 透支。
Lily: He said that travelling around the world is a wicked experience but
Lily: Today we are going to look at one important aspect of university
life: student finance.
Carol: 在今天的节目中我们将向你介绍英国的大学生家长们究竟能给正在上大学的孩
子们多大的财政支持？以及英国大学生是如何学习理财的？
Carol:
这名学生认为，读书是为了自己，所以读书所需要的开销也应该靠自己来解
决。
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Not a bunch of raging aids, egos and all kinds of transference, modified only by the soothing diffidence of a frog.The glorious mayhem of the Muppet Show as crazy bears, old codgers, chickens and, of course, Kermit the Frog first appeared together on the American television in the mid-70s with a distinctive opening theme, a situation, an unlikely vaudeville show and high-profile special guests. Now more than 30 years later, comes a film in which the Muppet gang get together once more with the help of rather 1950s couple played by Jason Segel and Amy Adams. There are plenty of jokes about the passage of time. Miss Piggy is channelling Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears Prada for example. Some new special guests like Jack Black and big Hollywood-style musical numbers. The director James Bobin certainly knows about prestige. He made the Ali G series and Flight of the Conchords. But the Muppets, had they been part of his formative years?译文：一只青蛙的镇静与卑谦只能感染为数不多的一些心情而已，如情不自禁地助人之心，自尊心和移情别恋的情绪。
70年代中期，提线木偶秀节目的热闹欢快的场景和疯狂的熊，怪人, 鸡以及布偶青蛙卡米特共同出现在美国电视屏幕上。
这个节目的片头曲独具特色，有不是想象中的歌舞杂耍秀以及高调的特别嘉宾。
现在30年过去了，在一对十九世纪五十年代的夫妇的帮助下，一帮布偶们重聚在电影上，电影中的夫妇由杰森·斯格勒和艾米·亚当斯饰演。
电影有很多关于时间可以任意穿越的笑话。
例如猪小姐皮会穿越到电影《穿普拉达的女王》代替了吉梅丽尔·斯特里普的角色。
一些新的特别的嘉宾像杰克·布莱克和大好莱坞风格的音乐。
导演詹姆斯·波宾肯定深知名声的重要性。
他制作了Ali G个人秀和弦乐航班真人秀。
但是那些布偶们已经是他性格形成期的一部份了吗？But first, the story of a man who fought to bring freedom and democracy to his country, the Maldives. Mohamed Nasheed remained resolute throughout repeated arrests and more than six years in prison. Then in 2008, in the Indian Ocean's first ever free fair elections of these islands, he became president. The real work, he tells us, was just beginning then, including freeing the justice system from debilitating vested interests. But when President Nasheed ordered the arrest of a top judge for corruption, he found himself forced to step down instead. He says it was a coup. His critics say that President Nasheed had become like the dictators he despised and had to go. Mohamed Nasheed told us why his story still isn't over yet."I wake up very early in the morning and go to bed very late at night now. I try to meet as many people as possible because there's a number of people who seems to want to meet and there's a fair amount of meetings and fair amount of discussion groups. So basically I'm spending quite time having conversations, I suppose.""Who are you now, Mr Nasheed? You were a president just a short while ago. Who are you now?""All sorts of things now, I think. But basically, I suppose, there's a very big youth population in this country, more than 70% of the population in this country is below 35 years of age. And for them, I think I am an inspiration, a hope that we may be able to bring democracy back on track. It's a huge obligation, I understand. And so for many people I am many things."译文：首先我们来关注这样一个男人的故事：为了给祖国马尔代夫带去自由民主，他曾奋力抗争。
反复多次被捕，六年多铁窗生涯，默罕默德·纳希德的坚定意志从未动摇。
而后2008年，印度洋上这些小岛进行了有史以来首次自由公平的选举，他当选为总统。
但他告诉我们，真正的工作直到那时才刚刚开始，包括从既得利益集团手中把司法系统独立出来，使其力量免遭削弱。
但当纳希德总统下令以贪污罪名逮捕一位高级法官时，他发现自己陷入了被迫辞职的境地。
他称其为政变，而他的批评者们则说纳希德总统早已变成了他自己曾嗤之以鼻的那种独裁者，因此必须下台。
在采访中，默罕默德·纳希德告诉我们他的故事何以尚未结束。
“现在我早上很早就起床，晚上很晚才睡觉。
我尽可能和更多的人会面，因为有那么多的人似乎都想见我，有那么多的会议和讨论会要参加。
所以我觉得，基本上我现在要花大量时间在谈话上。
”“你现在是谁呢，纳希德先生？不久前你还是位总统，你现在是什么人呢？”“集各种身份于一身吧，我想。
不过最基本的一点，因为我们国家有大量人口，大约超过总人口70%的人年龄都在35岁以下，对他们而言，我想我是一股鼓舞人心的力量，是一个希望，民主仍有可能重回轨道的希望。
我知道这项责任重大。
所以对不同的人来说，我是不同的象征，我集多重身份于一身。
”Gold has always held an extraordinary allure. Its beauty is a key reason for that, but it's by no means the only reason. Gold is also the most malleable metal. It is of course incredibly dense, it's a wonderful conductor of electricity and heat and is also very stable. And these properties make it useful too. And that's made the yellow metal even more sought-after and never more so than now.The gold price has fallen back this week but at just over $1,700 an ounce, it is still near its all time high. With central banks pumping money into the financial system to prevent it from seizing up, the argument for a return to the gold standard has become popular again. Those who support itare referred to as goldbugs after Edgar Allan Poe's story about the search for buried treasure. Our economics commentator Nigel Darts, a sociologist from the London School of Economics has been considering whether goldbugs are right to be so preoccupied by gold.Gold still incites impassioned debate. In November last year, famed economic doom-monger Nouriel Roubini and an investment banker Jim Ricards got into a day-long row on Twitter all about gold. Roubini's view held in common with most major economists is that countries trying to stick to the gold standard had been a major cause of the Great Depression, forcing them into austerity policies that made economic recovery well-nigh impossible. It's a view often repeated today, as a warning to governments in the eurozone.译文：金这种物质总散发出超乎寻常的诱惑力。