English Recordings

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To be or not to be , that is the question.

Once upon a time,there were an old man and an old woman.

" I am a son of a king but you are a son of a beermaker"
When the Duke of York cursed his Australian speech therapist Lionel, he wasn't get offended or had his feelings hurt.
He felt sorry for the Duke of York.
I feel that when someone said to you that you are of a lower rank and that one is different from the likes of you, one should feel insecure and one might be in denial of one's roots.

When driving a motorbike, you must always respect the highway laws and not take any unnecessary risks. Not wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is legal, but for riding a motorbike it’s illegal. You should always turn your lights on and wear light-colored clothes when darkness falls, to make yourself as visible as possible. Try to maintain a safe distance from the traffic in front of you, don’t try to squeeze through tight spaces, and go slower at intersections, which can be quite dangerous. Avoid an accident at all costs!

Remember to keep your tires well-pumped, for a smooth and comfortable ride. A good idea is get a regular inspection at a repair station, which costs about twenty-five dollars. You can get your vehicle checked, and replace any parts that are substandard. Be sure to ask the mechanic a lot of questions, like about the brake system or if the metal parts are too rusty. Your motorbike might have been constructed with some Chinese equipment, which is highly unreliable. Good maintenance is the key to dependability for any motorized vehicle.

Recent years have seen the appearance of different means of communication. In addition to newspapers, mobile phones and televisions, an increasing number of people have a computer at home, and they use it to play video games, surf the Internet, and generate documents. A home PC offers many ways to communicate: sending emails, sharing photos on Facebook, writing your own blog with hypertext, and chatting with foreigners. It’s amazing that Asians can easily connect with anyone in North America. It has brought comfort and reassurance to many, knowing that a friend or family member is only a mouse click away.

Another application is in education, which allows for more equality amongst the various students, as most children under eighteen are computer literate. But overdependence can be dangerous. It’s not clear who takes responsibility for making sure that all those websites are giving just facts. Usually the information is reliable, but occasionally it’s unreliable. Another drawback to computers is that teenagers focus too much on them for their entertainment, and it destroys their creativity. Still, experts say that owning a PC is a necessary investment.

It’s a good idea to preserve the Earth’s natural beauty. Everybody from the Arctic Ocean to South America is responsible for the world we live in; to damage our environment would be irresponsible. Taking public transportation will cut down on exhaust from traffic, and keep the atmosphere cleaner. At home, we can sort our rubbish into different materials and recycle them. Most people are aware of the importance of saving energy, but some people are unaware. In our homes, we have many machines that use electricity, so it would be advantageous to use them efficiently. Nowadays, environmentalists want us to use fewer plastic bags. Therefore, everyone should take reusable shopping bags with them to the supermarket. We can also reduce the amount of paper we use by sharing newspapers, and not printing lots of documents from a computer. Water is another important resource which no one wants to waste. Some places have an undersupply of clean water to drink. There must be at least fifty practical ways you can adjust your life today to be sensitive to the issues, so everyone is capable of improving the situation.

In the past, President Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded solders for comfort and encouragement. Once, doctors were giving pain medication to a young soldier who was badly injured and near death. The president went over to his bedside and asked what he could do for him. The soldier obviously didn’t recognize him, and with some effort he was able to whisper, “Please write a letter to my grandmother.” The president strained to hear and write down the young main’s words exactly as spoken. After fifteen minutes, when the soldier was too sluggish to continue, the president signed the letter for him and added, “Written for Tom Jones by the president of the USA.” The young man requested to see the hand-written note, and was astonished when he discovered who wrote it. Despite his weakness, he grasped the president’s hand, and squeezed it to express his appreciation. Unfortunately, he and the medical team could not overcome the damage to his body.

In this world, some people are merciful, but others are unmerciful. However, everyone can get some inspiration from a generous act of kindness.

If you smoke, you are one of more than a billion people in the world today who do. This statistics is especially alarming, since inhaling is quite dangerous. You might feel healthy now, but chances are you will soon be unhealthy. Smoking causes many different kinds of serious illnesses, such as lung cancer and heart disease. People who smoke usually know the consequences of their choice, but they continue to do it. In the United States, many people start before they are eighteen; some as early as fifteen. They are pushed by curiosity or peer pressure, and by age thirty-two they are usually addicted. Some try to kick the habit, but the effort to quit is undeniable, even if you are knowledgeable about the risks.

The majority of people in the world does not like smoking. These non-smokers are very concerned about the long-term effects on people’s health from tobacco fumes. They have helped pass laws to restrict smoking in public places so as to decrease breathing harmful “second-hand smoke”. If you avoid lighting a cigarette, you are wise, and will probably live a happier life.

Studying a new language can be challenging, especially if listeners have trouble understanding the accent. But with a specific action plan and regular practice, most people can reach a good standard of communication in a second language. It is important to have correct pronunciation and speak clearly, because incorrect pronunciation can cause misunderstandings. The objective of most language learners over eighteen isn’t to match the ability of native speakers, but to have comfortable communication in every day business and social situations.

You don’t need a high IQ, and it’s important to remember that making mistakes is a natural part of learning. Being an active learner, rather than a passive one, means using everyday opportunities to practise your speaking skills, so be prepared to ask for advice and correction. Perhaps you can go to the Guom Lake or Hue Street and ask some foreigners their advice. Most people are pleased to help learners with the pronunciation or the meaning of an unfamiliar word. If you are hard-working and do your homework, you can slowly build your confidence, meet new friends, and learn about other cultures.