VOA慢速英语-Development Report - A Gift of Clear Vision in Devel

A nonprofit called Give the Gift of Sight holds clinics to provide free eye exams and used glasses. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Millions of people need eyeglasses to see clearly but

VOA慢速英语-THIS IS AMERICA - What Is Your Favorite Song About S

Hundreds of songs have been written about having fun in the summertime. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 July 2008 Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember with Shirley Griffith. This week on our program, we play some of o

VOA慢速英语-Agriculture Report - Probable Sale of America’s Larg

Florida is to get more than 75,000 hectares of land to help restore famous wetlands. Transcript of radio broadcast: 21 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. U.S. Sugar is based in Clewiston, Florida. The company plans to sell

VOA慢速英语-SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Aspirin: How Research Keeps Gi

Aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and some cancers. But stomach bleeding is still a risk from the drug. Transcript of radio broadcast: 21 July 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. I'm

VOA慢速英语-Health Report - Dr. Michael DeBakey's Long and Produ

The surgeon was a pioneer in open heart surgery, artificial hearts and heart transplants. He worked up until his death this month in Houston, at age 99. Transcript of radio broadcast: 22 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Micha

VOA慢速英语-Development Report - Chicago Goes Green in Its Alley

The Green Alley program is an effort to reduce flooding, save energy and decrease heat in the city. Transcript of radio broadcast: 13 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. An environmental project in the American city of Chic

VOA慢速英语-People in America - Janis Joplin, 1943-1970 : One of

Joplins hits during the 1960s included Ball and Chain, Piece of My Heart, and Me and Bobby McGee. Transcript of radio broadcast: 12 July 2008 VOICE ONE: I'm Pat Bodnar. VOICE TWO: Janis Joplin And I'm Bob Doughty with People in America in VOA Specia

VOA慢速英语-Economics Report - Data Centers Power a Big Change i

But their energy use is the subject of growing concern and criticism. Transcript of radio broadcast: 11 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. The Internet is sometimes described as a cloud -- a big, borderless area of computing

VOA慢速英语-THE MAKING OF A NATION - US History Series: Jefferso

Britain and France were at war, and the British wanted the U.S. to stop trading with the French. The American president had to decide what to do. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 July 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American histo

VOA慢速英语-Education Report - 'Summer Work/Travel' Brings Many

Last year, 150,000 foreign college students took part in this J-1 visa exchange program during their summer vacations. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. This week, we answer a question from

VOA慢速英语-Health Report - Hand Washing by Birth Attendants, Mo

A study in rural Nepal found a greater chance that babies would survive their first month. Transcript of radio broadcast: 08 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. A new study in rural Nepal shows the value of washing hands with so

VOA慢速英语-Agriculture Report - Reports of Gains Bring Attentio

Supporters say the System of Rice Intensification can double productivity of irrigated rice. But others say there is no proof that S.R.I. is better than the best of conventional methods. Transcript of radio broadcast: 07 July 2008 This is the VOA Sp

VOA慢速英语-THIS IS AMERICA - 'The Migration Series' by Jacob La

These 60 paintings tell about the movement of African-Americans in the first half of the 20th century. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 July 2008 VOICE ONE: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: And I'm Barb

VOA慢速英语-Development Report - Architecture for Humanity Helps

The nonprofit group provides free services and launched the Open Architecture Network. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Slums are densely populated areas of housing where people live in

VOA慢速英语-People in America - Flannery O’Connor, 1925-1964: Sh

Many of her novels and stories presented ideas about religion. Transcript of radio broadcast: 05 July 2008 VOICE ONE: I'm Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I'm Ray Freeman with the VOA Special English program, People in America. Today, we tell about

VOA慢速英语-AMERICAN MOSAIC - Young Keyshia Cole Turns the Pain

Also: A question from Mexico about Oprah Winfrey. And exploring the art wonders of ancient Afghanistan. Transcript of radio broadcast: 10 July 2008 HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. Today, we listen t

VOA慢速英语 2008 0505a

Development Report - Curriki.org: A Place for Teachers to Share Materials The site offers free curriculum for kindergarten through grade 12 in areas such as math, science, reading and language. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 May 2008 This is the

VOA慢速英语 2008 0504

PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Barbara McClintock, 1902-1992: She Made Important Discoveries About Genes and Chromosomes She was the first American woman to win an unshared Nobel Prize. Transcript of radio broadcast: 03 May 2008 VOICE ONE: Im Doug Johnson. VOI

VOA慢速英语 2008 0502

AMERICAN MOSAIC - Greg Mortenson Builds Schools, and Hope, in Afghanistan and Pakistan Also: A question from Vietnam about the theme music for the program EXPLORATIONS. And the soulful music of singer-songwriter Ledisi. Transcript of radio broadcast

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THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History Series: How a Dispute Helped Lead to Party System Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed about how the U.S. should be led. At times, their attacks in newspapers were personal. Transcript of radio