VOA常速英语2014--贸易、投资与增长将成为美非高峰论坛重要议题

Trade, Investment, Growth Are Key Issues at US-Africa Summit 贸易、投资与增长将成为美非高峰论坛重要议题 WASHINGTON Business leaders from African nations are visiting key U.S. energy and transportation facilities, seeking ideas an

VOA标准英语2014--Control of Senate in US Midterm Elections Could Hinge on Iowa Turnout

Control of Senate in US Midterm Elections Could Hinge on Iowa Turnout IOWA CITY, IOWA The balance of power between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate hinges on the outcome of the November 4 midterm elections. Each party is campaigning for v

VOA标准英语2014--'Fab Lab' Igniting Revolution in Kenya

'Fab Lab' Igniting Revolution in Kenya NAIROBI, KENYA The University of Nairobis Science and Technology Park is banking on 3-D prototyping to spark a manufacturing revolution in the country. This is the 3D MakerBot printer in action. The machine is a

VOA常速英语2014--加沙人民趁短暂和平之际购买必需品

When Fighting Eases, Gazans Line Up at Bakeries 加沙人民趁短暂和平之际购买必需品 GAZA CITY When there is a lull in the conflict in Gaza, residents who have been hunkered down in their apartments rush out to stock up on food and other

VOA常速英语2014--亚洲细菌威胁到佛罗里达橘子树

Asian Bacteria Threatens Florida Orange Trees 亚洲细菌威胁到佛罗里达橘子树 Florida's citrus fruit industry is facing a serious threat from a bacteria carried by an Asian insect. The widespread infestation again highlights the danger of

VOA标准英语2014--‘Bad-Mannered’ South Africans Go Back to School

Bad-Mannered South Africans Go Back to School JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA When people find out what Courtenay Carey does for a living, their body language changes. They stand up straighter; they might not talk to me as much, says the smiling, elegant

VOA标准英语2014--航空旅客紧急情况培训

Air Travelers Train for Emergency Situations 航空旅客紧急情况培训 Advanced aircraft technology and stricter security make flying one of the safest ways to travel today. But, for people who still feel nervous when they board a plane, British

VOA标准英语2014--继续打击"伊斯兰国"可能令阿萨德受益

Coalition to Fight Islamic State Could Reward Assad STATE DEPARTMENT The United States along with European and Mideast allies are considering a broader assault against Islamic State fighters who have spread from Syria into Iraq and risk further desta

via标准英语2914--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug. 30

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug. 30 Iggy Azalea performs on stage during the Pandora Presents The 2014 Summer Party at The Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 09, 2014, in Santa Monica, California. This is the Top Five Countdown! Were celebrating the five

VOA标准英语2014--报告称,非洲对农业研发力度不足

Report: Double African Agriculture RD Sub-Saharan Africas long-term food security faces a number of threats. A new report recommends speeding up agricultural productivity, but says a doubling of investment in research and development would be needed.

VOA标准英语2014--成千上万的加州家庭与缺水斗争

Hundreds of California Households Struggle With No Water 成千上万的加州家庭与缺水斗争 EAST PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA California is undergoing its third year of severe drought, and the water shortage is affecting farms, cities, and small c

VOA标准英语2014--MDR-TB May Succumb to Shorter Treatment

MDR-TB May Succumb to Shorter Treatment Theres encouraging news about treating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which killed about 210-thousand people last year. Preliminary data indicate a shorter, less painful treatment regimen is just as effecti

VOA标准英语2014--赞比亚总统去世之际,国家正在考虑新宪法

Death of Zambian President Comes as Country Considers New Constitution 赞比亚总统去世之际,国家正在考虑新宪法 LUSAKA Zambian president Michael Sata died Wednesday in London, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed i

VOA标准英语2014--Thai Muslims Create Thriving California Mosque

Thai Muslims Create Thriving California Mosque AZUSA, CALIFORNIA A mosque in suburban Los Angeles that began as a center for Muslim immigrants from Thailand now serves Muslims of many backgrounds. The thriving religious center in Azusa, California, i

VOA标准英语2014--GO Fights Ebola Fear and Stigma

NGO Fights Ebola Fear and Stigma An NGO said containing the West Africa Ebola epidemic will require overcoming fear and stigma surrounding the disease. ActionAid says the high death rate has caused a lack of faith in the medical system. The group is

VOA常速英语2014--美国民众对死刑支持下降 但支持率仍很高

Americans' Support for Death Penalty Drops, Remains Strong 美国民众对死刑支持下降 但支持率仍很高 HOUSTON, TEXAS When executions are carried out at the prison facility in Huntsville, Texas, death penalty opponents are usually on hand

VOA常速英语2014--意大利浓缩咖啡(Espresso)走向太空

Italian Espresso Expands Into Space WASHINGTON Italian-style espresso coffee has devotees around the world, with a growing number of people abandoning a regular cup of coffee for the thicker brew. Now, Italian coffee machine makers are working to cre

VOA常速英语2014--俄罗斯人在经济隐忧中庆祝新年

Russians Head Into Holiday Facing Economic Malaise 俄罗斯人在经济隐忧中庆祝新年 MOSCOW Russian preparations for the New Year holiday are clouded by economic recession and a tumbling currency, the ruble. Nonetheless, people in the Russia

VOA常速英语2014--在苏丹本提乌,恐惧中的平静

Calm Amid Fear in Daily Life in S. Sudans Bentiu 在苏丹本提乌,恐惧中的平静 BENTIU, SOUTH SUDAN Six months ago, Bentiu was a ghost town. The capital of northern Unity State, near South Sudans important oil fields, had changed hands several

VOA常速英语2014--中国人赴美旅游预计将大幅增长

Chinese Tourism to US Expected to Grow 中国人赴美旅游预计将大幅增长 SAN FRANCSICO San Francisco is a major stop for Chinese visitors, and an agreement between China and the United States, announced in Beijing this month, promises to dra