VOA慢速英语2011--Chronic Diseases an 'Impending Disaster'

Health Report - Chronic Diseases an 'Impending Disaster' for Some Nations This is the VOA Special English Health Report. When we think of threats to public health, we often think of communicable diseases. But experts say non-communicable diseases --

VOA慢速英语2011-American History: Nation Grows More Conse

Americans experimented with many new customs and social traditions during the nineteen twenties. There were new dances, new kinds of clothes and some of the most imaginative art and writing ever produced in the United States. But in most ways, the ni

VOA慢速英语2011--Fight Over Spending Is Just Beginning in

IN THE NEWS - Fight Over Spending Is Just Beginning in Washington This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. A week ago, the United States government was preparing to suspend some of its operations for lack of a budget. But late last Friday, negotia

VOA慢速英语2011--Next Step After Carbon: Knowing Your Nit

Next Step After Carbon: Knowing Your Nitrogen Footprint This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide pollution that we produce as a result of o

How Sharks Have Paid the Price for Demand for Shark Fin Soup

CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Im Christopher Cruise. FAITH LAPIDUS: And Im Faith Lapidus. This week, we tell about sharks. We tell how demand for shark fin soup has led to the killing of millions of these cre

VOA慢速英语2011--American History: A Friendship Helps Gui

THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: A Friendship Helps Guide World War 2 Diplomacy STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. (MUSIC) History is full of examples of leaders joining t

VOA慢速英语2011-The World Speaks English for Science, Bus

STEVE EMBER: This is Steve Ember. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: And this is Shirley Griffith with the VOA Special English program, EXPLORATIONS. Today we present the second of our two programs about the history of the English Language. (MOVIE) STEVE EMBER: Last

VOA慢速英语2011--Studies Link the Weather Event Known as La Ni?a to Lack of Rainfall in East

SCIENCEINTHENEWS-StudiesLinktheWeatherEventKnownasLaNiatoLackofRainfallinEast SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. Im Shirley Griffith. BOB DOUGHTY: And Im Bob Doughty. Today, we examine the extremely dry conditions

VOA慢速英语2011--Words and Their Stories: Voices From 9-1

WordsandTheirStories:VoicesFrom9-11TellStoryofFast-MovingEvents 词汇典故 - 9.11突发事件录音公布 Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. 这里是美国之音慢速英语词汇典故节目。 Today, we tell the story

VOA慢速英语2011--Legal Education, From Shakespeare; A Mix

THIS IS AMERICA - A Legal Education, From Shakespeare; A Mixed-Race Couple Who Fought the Law BARBARA KLEIN: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Barbara Klein. STEVE EMBER: And Im Steve Ember. This week on our program, our subject i

VOA慢速英语2011--Enjoying Outdoor Cooking, Without the Un

AMERICAN MOSAIC - Enjoying Outdoor Cooking, Without the Unwanted Visitors DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. On our program this week, we listen to new music by Death Cab for Cutie And answer a

Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004: Remembering One of America's Most

BARBARA KLEIN: Welcome to PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today Gwen Outen and Steve Ember tell about America's fortieth president, Ronald Reagan. Experts say Ronald Reagan re-defined the American presidency during his two terms in the nine

VOA慢速英语2011--Ear Care: Do-It-Yourself Wax Removal

Health Report - Ear Care: Do-It-Yourself Wax Removal 健康报道 - 保持耳朵清洁 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。 Some people's ears produce wax like busy little bees. This can be a

VOA慢速英语2011--Eleanor Creesy Helped Guide One of the F

Explorations - Eleanor Creesy Helped Guide One of the Fastest Sailing Ships Ever Built STEVE EMBER: Im Steve Ember. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: And Im Shirley Griffith with Explorations in VOA Special English. Today, we tell about Eleanor Creesy. She helped to

VOA慢速英语2011--Visiting the Beautiful Missions Along California’s Coast

EXPLORATIONS - Visiting the Beautiful Missions Along Californias Coast FAITH LAPIDUS: Im Faith Lapidus. STEVE EMBER: And Im Steve Ember with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today, we tell about the first attempts to settle what is now the wester

VOA慢速英语2011--How Technology Has, and Has Not, Changed

Technology Report - How Technology Has, and Has Not, Changed Since 9-11 科技报道 - 911袭击以来启用与尚未启用的新技术 This is the VOA Special English Technology Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语科技报道。 It has been te

VOA慢速英语2011--How Much Should a Teacher's Job Depend o

Education Report - How Much Should a Teacher's Job Depend on Test Scores? This is the VOA Special English Education Report. Students in Washington, DC, will return to classrooms this month to begin a new school year. But at least five percent of thei

VOA慢速英语2011--Words and Their Stories: Fish Expression

Words and Their Stories: Fish Expressions Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. 现在是美国之音慢速英语词汇典故节目。 (MUSIC) Americans use many expressions about fish and fishing. For example, if something so

VOA慢速英语2011--Grow It Yourself: Turning Bulbs Into Bea

Agriculture Report - Grow It Yourself: Turning Bulbs Into Beautiful Blooms This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 Bulbs are underground plant stems. They provide food for a shoot. Some bul

VOA慢速英语2011--Beauties in the Garden: Growing Ornament

Agriculture Report - Beauties in the Garden: Growing Ornamental Trees and Bushes This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 Trees and plants are called ornamentals if their main job is to add