VOA慢速英语2018--美国医生请求修改枪支法

American Doctors Demand Changes to Gun Laws The American Medical Association, or AMA, has called for a ban on military style firearms and expressed opposition to arming school teachers. The group made the statement at its yearly policymaking meeting.

VOA慢速英语2018--游客们体验古老的猎鹰游戏

Tourists Experience the Ancient Sport of Falconry Falconry is an old tradition in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. Now, it is becoming a tourist activity at hotels and other places in the United Sta

VOA慢速英语--'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part Two

We present the second of four parts of the short story The Blue Hotel, by Stephen Crane. The story was originally adapted by the U.S. Department of State. The audio was recorded and produce by VOA Learning English. I think you are tongue-tied, said S

VOA慢速英语2018--世界杯冠军预测:西班牙、巴西、德国还是俄罗斯

World Cup Predictions: Spain, Brazil, Germany, or Russia The 2018 FIFA World Cup began Thursday in Russia. Football fans have waited four years to see their favorite teams compete for the world championship. It is the years biggest sporting event. Pe

在波士顿不断扩张的海港水是一种威胁

In Bostons Expanding Seaport, Water Is a Threat Big things are happening in the Seaport District of Boston, Massachusetts. General Electric is building its new world headquarters there. Amazon plans to bring in thousands of its workers to the distric

VOA慢速英语2018 科学家对塞卡病毒和婴儿了解有多少

What Scientists Do and Do Not Know About Zika and Babies Three years ago, Brazil experienced a major sudden spread of the Zika virus. Doctors learned that the sickness can cause severe development problems for unborn babies. 3年前，巴西经历了一

Experts Consider Cost of Ending North Korea’s Nuclear Activities

The world will be watching when the leaders of the United States and North Korea meet in Singapore on June 12. People are wondering whether U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can reach a nuclear agreement. Some experts ha

Britain Faces Difficult Choices on Move to Withdraw from EU

Lawmakers in Britain continue to argue over terms of its planned withdrawal from the European Union (EU). The main issue is how Britain will deal with the rest of Europe after the move, known as Brexit. The EU is the countrys largest trading partner.

Immigration Issue at Center of Republican Campaigns

Eight American states held primary elections on Tuesday. Voters chose candidates who will represent political parties in the general elections. In November, voters will fill all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, and one third o

Berlin Museum Returns Native American Artifacts to Tribe in Alaska

For years, European and American researchers dug up land where Native Americans buried their dead. They recovered countless bones and cultural artifacts as part of their studies. Now, museum officials have begun returning some of these artifacts to N

'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One

The Palace Hotel at Fort Romper was painted a light blue, a color of blue found on the legs of a certain bird that makes it bright in any surroundings. The Palace Hotel, then, looked always loud and screaming in a way that made the bright winter scen

VOA慢速英语--一具极为罕见的恐龙骨架以230万美元的价格拍出

Dinosaur Skeleton of Possible New Species Sells for $2.3 Million The skeleton of an extremely rare kind of dinosaur has sold for $2.3 million in Paris, France. The 150-million-year-old bones sold during an auction June 4 at the citys famous Eiffel To

VOA慢速英语--佛罗里达州的学生积极活动欲修改枪支法

Florida Students Announce Voting Campaign to Change Gun Laws A group of students who survived the deadly shooting in Parkland, Florida, announced a bus tour to support new gun laws. About 24 of the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School m

名厨、作家安东尼·布尔丹去世 享年61岁

Star Chef, Writer Anthony Bourdain Dies at 61 American chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room Friday in France. CNN confirmed his death. The media company called his death a suicide. Bourdain was 61

Getting the Most from Every Moment at the University of California San Diego

Luyanda Mdanda is someone who likes to be busy. The 19 year-old South African led a very active life long before becoming an international student in the United States. Born in Johannesburg, he enjoys outdoor activities, such as playing a game of gol

On Mars, NASA Finds ‘Organic’ Substances Linked to Life

The United States space agency says its Mars exploration vehicle has discovered chemical substances necessary for life. Scientists reported that NASAs Curiosity rover found large amounts of organic molecules in 3.5 billion-year-old rock in an area ca

Will Trump and Kim Receive Orchid Diplomacy in Singapore?

When Presidents, royalty or celebrities visit Singapore, they often receive a specially grown orchid, the national flower of the city-state, named after them. Barack and Michelle Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nelson Mandela all have multi-c

Immigrant from Laos Finds Success with Washington Restaurant

Seng Luangrath has been cooking since she was seven years old. Cooking is my passion. When I cook, I put 100 percent of my heart and soul into what I am making. Seng Luangrath learned many of her skills from her grandmother in Laos. Now, she operates

VOA慢速英语--One of English's Most Beautiful Words

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we take a close look at words and expressions commonly used in American English. But, let's be honest. Language is not fair. Some words are just more beautiful than others. Tak

VOA慢速英语--加拿大、美国、墨西哥将联合举办2026年世界杯

North America to Hold the 2026 FIFA World Cup World soccers governing body, FIFA, selected Canada, Mexico and the United States to host the 2026 World Cup. On Wednesday, FIFA member countries voted 134-65 for the three nations over the other candidat