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第1461期:Harry Potter star's books on the Tube

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now here's what I call a turn-up for the books - a film star's been giving away free books on the London Underground. 现在这就是我所说的...

第1460期:Hygge:the secret to a happy winter

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine this scene: it's blowing a gale outside, you're snuggled up on the sofa under a warm duvet, chatting and reminiscing with your closest friends...

第1459期:Looking for the perfect partner

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure we all remember a time when we fell in love. 我敢肯定，我们都记得我们坠入爱河的时刻。For some it was a gradual reali...

第1458期:The mystery of our earliest memories

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your earliest memory? 你最早的记忆是什么？For me, I have a hazy recollection of standing in a leafy garden surrounded by silver...

第1457期:The problem with big brains

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be too clever? Could it be that a big brain is actually a dangerous asset?有可能太聪明了吗？难道说，大脑袋实际上是...

第1456期:Why do we laugh？

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What makes you laugh the most?什么最让你笑？While rib-tickling jokes and hilarious videos certainly do make us giggle, most of the time we laug...

第1455期:In defence of shyness

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

English is full of colourful phrases to describe shyness. 英语充满了描述害羞的丰富多彩的短语。Someone timid might be called shr...

第1454期:Apple’s headphone headache？

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is known for technological innovation. They came up with the iPod, the iPad and the iPhone – all of which were game changers.苹果以技术创...

第1453期:Need glasses?Try kale instead

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do carrots really help you see in the dark? What about kiwis or kale? Can eating certain foods improve your eyesight or prevent your eyes degenerating...

第1452期:Is VR the new reality？

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people associate virtual reality with the world of gaming or entertainment. 大多数人将虚拟现实与游戏或娱乐世界联系起来。...

第1451期:A matter of waste

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you recycle the box from your takeaway pizza or throw it away? 您应该从外卖披萨中回收盒子还是扔掉它？Can you recycle ae...

第1450期:Topping the charts

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems that these days it's the European nations who have the tallest men and women. 似乎现在是欧洲国家拥有最高的男人和女人。...

第1449期:Hair and evolution

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Compared to other large mammals on Earth, we humans have relatively little hair. 与地球上其他大型哺乳动物相比，我们人类的头发...

第1448期:How safe is your bed？

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you consider your bed a safe haven of rest and calm? 你认为你的床是休息和平静的避风港吗？Do you sink into a mattress after a...

第1447期:Sweat it out – in a bath!

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might think that to lose weight you need to do strenuous exercise – pedalling furiously on an exercise bike, for example, or doing lengths in yo...

第1446期:Young and in business

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a business brain? Are you always looking for the next big idea? Maybe, like me, you might feel setting up a new company is something you m...

第1445期:Social media sadness

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a social media addict? Are you always checking your smartphone to see how many 'likes' you've received for your latest post? 你是社交...

第1444期:Loss of biodiversity affects human society

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If a species of bee disappears forever or a particular plant is extinct, what does it have to do with us humans?如果一种蜜蜂永远消失了，或...

第1443期:Summer in Britain

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Britain is on the go-to list for tourists worldwide but, with the value of the pound reaching historic lows after the Brexit vote, a visit has became ...

第1442期:Man vs bacteria

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you live in England and have a mild infection, don't ask your GP to recommend antibiotics. 如果您居住在英格兰并且感染轻微，请不要...

第1441期:Are you ready for your exam?

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, it's exam time again – have you done the necessary work to get good marks? 所以，又到了考试时间——你是否已经完成了必要...

第1440期:How to live longer

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When is it time to slow down? Is it when you reach middle age, when you can draw your pension or even later? 什么时候该放慢脚步？是到...

第1439期:Closing the doors on paradise

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Koh Tachai is a beautiful Thai island. Sandy beaches, blue sea, plenty of sunshine; paradise … 大猜岛是一个美丽的泰国岛屿。沙滩...

第1438期:The future of English

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're learning English, right? You might think you can work out the grammar and have built a vast vocabulary, but then you come across an expression ...

第1437期:Bored at work？Sue the boss!

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard of people who consider suing their former employer for having been bullied or made to work overtime without pay. 您可能听...

第1436期:Bye bye Big Ben's bongs

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

London residents will have to make do without the chimes of Big Ben for a while. 伦敦居民将不得不暂时没有大本钟的钟声。After 1...

第1435期:Just get on with it!

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever have a task you need to complete but however urgent it may be, you just don't get on and do it?您是否曾经有一项任务需要完成，...

第1434期:Doctor Pigeon will see you now

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Next time you see a pigeon flying around, look at it with some respect.下次你看到一只鸽子飞来飞去的时候，带着一些尊重来看待它...

第1433期:Mobiles at the movies

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something I enjoy doing most in my leisure time is going to the cinema – the movies – to watch a great film. 我在闲暇时间最喜欢做的...

第1432期:Too much stuff

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have too many pairs of shoes or old gadgets lying around your home? 你家有太多双鞋或旧小玩意吗？I'm sure many of us have too...

第1431期:Are you addicted to your phone？

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you check your phone? According to a study led by Nottingham Trent University in Britain, the average person looks at their device 85 tim...

第1430期:Would you let your baby sleep in a box?

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a newborn can be daunting. What do you need to buy? 生一个新生儿可能会令人生畏。你需要买什么？How will you get the ba...

第1429期:Brain training

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain is probably the most important organ in our body.我们的大脑可能是我们身体中最重要的器官。 It's an incredibly comple...

第1428期:The good of gardening

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind? 你有什么爱好可以帮助你放松和放松吗？For some people, there is no better wa...

第1427期:Can a lie-in make you healthier？

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every morning, my alarm goes off, I wake from my slumber and hit the snooze button. 每天早上，我的闹钟响起，我从睡梦中醒来，按...

第1426期:How to become a billionaire

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever fancied sailing around the world in your own yacht or buying a holiday home in the Caribbean? 您有没有想过乘坐自己的游艇...

第1425期:Are you a team player？

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hear a lot about team building these days. 这些天我们听到了很多关于团队建设的消息。Team-building gurus are hired by some c...

第1424期:Like reality, only better?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've landed on the moon and sent spacecraft to Mars. 我们已经登陆月球并将宇宙飞船送往火星。But how would you like to take a s...

第1423期:Is a game just a game？

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? 你沉迷于电脑游戏吗？你熬夜玩它们吗？There's no doubt...

第1422期:A cashless society

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing worse than fumbling around in your pocket trying to find some small change to pay for a newspaper or a coffee.没有什么比在口袋...

第1421期:Wardrobe dilemma

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I have nothing to wear!" You might have said to yourself, feeling slightly distressed, wardrobe door wide open, hours before going to a party or impo...

第1420期:The daily commute

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The daily journey to and from home and work is one of those things that many of us have to endure. 每天往返家庭和工作的旅程是我们许...

第1419期:Reunion, Count me out!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is it about reunions that make some people reluctant to go to?什么是聚会让一些人不愿意去？ Is it that they're afraid of being ...

第1418期:Lights! Camera! English!

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all hear about foreign actors making it big in Hollywood. 我们都听说过外国演员在好莱坞大放异彩。But many acknowledge that t...

第1417期:How would you like to pay

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you pay for your coffee? Is it with change? I use my tap-and-go card. 你如何支付咖啡的费用？是变化吗？我使用我的即插...

第1416期:Does my bum look big in this

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Does my bum look big in this?" That's what I asked myself when I tried on the designer jeans I bought in the Christmas sales and the mirror… “我...

第1415期:Working in space

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bored with your life? Dreaming of something different? When I feel like that I look up and wonder what life would be like 400km above my head. 厌倦了...

第1414期:Christmas kindness

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'll be working this Christmas. My job? Santa Claus! White beard and red clothes are optional. 今年圣诞节我要工作。我的工作？圣诞老人...

第1413期:What makes a good interview

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chat shows are the staple of late-night entertainment TV in many countries. 聊天节目是许多国家深夜娱乐电视的主要内容。The US has ...

第1412期:Love and money

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you usually go dutch when you take someone out to dinner? 当你带人出去吃饭时，你通常会AA制吗？Do you expect your date to pay for t...

第1411期:Are sweeteners safe and healthy

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, the relationship we have with sugar is love at first taste, and that love usually lasts a lifetime. 对于我们中的许多人来说，...

第1410期:Having the time of your life at uni

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

University - the best days of my life! I made lots of friends in my student dorm, went to great parties, joined the debating society… and, well, I d...

第1409期:Exams? 'Lucky pants' day

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exam day - what do you do? I take a ring my grandfather gave me to the exam. 考试日——你做什么？我拿了一枚祖父给我的考试戒指。...

第1408期:Run for cover - Abigail is coming!

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go home and shut all the windows because Abigail is coming! In this case, Abigail is not a very angry lady, but the name of a storm chosen by the publ...

第1407期:Here today, gone tomorrow

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like somewhere a little bit different to the usual types of places you find on the high street? 您喜欢与大街上常见的地方稍有不同...

How fine forgeries fooled the art world

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On 17 November 2007, a man was jailed for producing works of art.2007 年 11 月 17 日，一名男子因制作艺术品被判入狱。 Why? Beca...

第1405期:A gold medal for … partying

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brazilians certainly know how to throw a party – but will Rio be ready to welcome over 10,000 athletes and all the international visitors ...

第1404期:Do you read to show off

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you read when you are travelling by train or bus? What are other passengers reading? Perhaps a woman sitting near you is reading a t...

第1403期:Summer born kids

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first year of school can be stressful – not for the kids, but for the parents!They want their little ones to do well at school and som...

第1402期:What's your excuse

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever taken a sickie? If so, what did you say to your boss? It seems many people in the UK like to blame their pets for their absenc...

第1401期:Evolution before Darwin

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard of Charles Darwin, right? The celebrated scientist who proposed a theory of evolution. You might have just about heard o...

第1400期:Taking science to the bar

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are bars places just to meet friends and chat casually about mundane things? Not any more. Scientists have been organising periodic&nbs...

第1399期:Games of future past

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

第1398期:Girls do better at school

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Around the world, girls do better than boys at school. These are the findings of a recent study that looked at the test results of 1.5 million 15-year...

第1397期:Tight jeans may not be in your genes

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This time of year many of us resolve to get back into shape. But if you are having trouble fitting into your tight jeans, it may not be your...

第1396期:Are you being served

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is changing everything in trade. Even reserved Britons are losing their traditional aversion to making a scene, and u...

第1395期:A new face

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody has looked in the mirror at some point in their lives and thought they could do with a smaller nose or fewer wrinkles. A...

第1394期:In love with fear

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of your quiet routine? How about leaving your computer games behind and taking up an extreme sport?You can ride a bicycle, right? In that c...

第1393期:Music for the masses

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of those people who find the world of Western classical music a bit snobbish and inaccessible? The Proms – or the BBC Pro...

第1392期:Hungry for the new

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What did you eat for lunch today? Did you choose this dish because it was healthy, cheap or because it was just very tasty? Are you a fussy eater...

第1391期:Top floor,please

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a lift with the big cheese in your company? It happened to me a couple of times. And did I take advantage of the situa...

第1390期:Getting the science right

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sci-fi movies tend to capture children's imaginations and have long been part of students' excited chats in the schoolyard. But no...

第1389期:The kindness of strangers

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much empathy do you feel towards other people? If you saw someone fall off their bike in traffic, would you stop and help - or just walk...

第1388期:Food banks in the UK

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When looking at Western Europe, we don't usually think about poverty - but in fact, some people in modern-day Britain are so hard up that th...

第1387期:Digital detox for children

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Children are hooked on computers. Some spend up to six hours a day on their gadgets. They can be playing games live with others elsewhe...

第1386期:Saving Mr Chimp

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should animals be entitled to the same rights as people? The question is not so outlandish. A judge in the US once suggested ...

第1385期:Suffering for fashion

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe high heels make women look good. It's no surprise that the Cannes Film Festival's organisers seem to favour having stars walking up the r...

第1384期:Storing ice in the Antarctic

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you keep ice? In the freezer, of course. That's what scientists might have thought when they were looking for a safe place to store ice from ...

第1383期:Czech President Milos Zeman has been hospitalized

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Czech President Milos Zeman has been hospitalized for a week with no word to his...

第1382期:A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings has been accused b...

第1379期:Hiden Clues Behind Mysterious Ancient Civilization

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stonghenge巨石阵For years, the closest theories that anyone had as to how the stones&nb...

第1378期:Icrc laws war remain relevant despite new challenges

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And events marking the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions are underway, the International Committee of the Red Cross says these four land...

第1377期:As Brazilians Arrive at US, a Suspected Smuggler Profits

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Record numbers of Brazilians have been arrested at the United States’ southern border this year. Police believe the investigation into one man has l...

第1375期:ESL Program Face Shortages, Learning Loss during Pandemic

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Students in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are a large and growing population in American schools. The U.S. Department of Education ...

第1374期:William Shatner Becomes Oldest Man to Fly in Space

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ninety-year-old actor William Shatner, flew into space Wednesday. The performer is known for playing Captain Kirk in the Star Trek televisio...

第1373期:Universe Map Lets Users Travel Through Space and Time

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Swiss researchers say they have completed the most detailed virtual reality (VR) map of the universe ever created.瑞士研究人员表示，...

第1372期:A Chilean Tree Gives Hope for New Vaccines

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Quillay trees are rare evergreens found mainly in the South American country of Chile. And they are increasingly important to producing new vaccines.奎...

第1371期:Gardener Explains Growing Filberts or Hazel Trees

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few years, Lee Reich, a well-known gardener, has planted several sorts of nuts, including Hazelnuts. Hazelnuts come from the hazel tr...

第1370期:Vaccine ‘Patch’ More Effective than Injections

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

American scientists say they have created a vaccine patch that provides greater protection against infectious diseases than traditional inje...

第1369期:Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Ressa and Murato

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reporters Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The two won the prize for their fight ...

第1368期:Russian Film Crew Will Make First Movie in Space

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Russian actor and film director left Earth on a spaceship this week to start filming a movie. Russian officials said the movie will shine a light on...

School conversation

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

比较简单，应该不需要文本

第1367期:The Social Life of a Vampire Bat

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most people would not think of friendship and cooperation when considering the animals called vampire bats.大多数人在考虑吸血蝙蝠时不会想...

第1366期: Africa Wants Malaria Vaccine Soon

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The African Union’s top health official wants to get the world’s first approved malaria vaccine to African countries as soon as possible.非洲联...

第1365期: The 'Burn Everything' Policy

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk about burning and the effects of extreme heat. There is a special word for this. Scorch is a damaged area or mark that is caused by bur...

第1364期: Midday Activities

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine you want to describe your day. Perhaps you have an English test that asks about what you do regularly. Or maybe you just want to tell a friend...

第1363期: School Returns Go Better Than Expected

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In many countries, children have been going to school for more than a month. So far, fears the Delta coronavirus variant would prevent in-pe...

第1362期:Creators of Molecule Building Tool Win Nobel Prize

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a molecule-building tool that can produce many important compounds in a “greener...

第1361期: What Is the US Debt Limit?

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

American President again asked Congress to lift the United States debt limit after a meeting Wednesday with the nation’s business leaders.在周三与...

第1360期: Watch TV

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone. This is Buddhini for and our topic today is how much TV do you watch?Well, I should say right now I don't watch TV at all, yeah, beca...