VOA慢速英语2010年-IN THE NEWS - WikiLeaks, the Pentagon

This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week, the website WikiLeaks published more than seventy-five thousand American military documents on the war in Afghanistan. These documents from the Army and Marine Corps included secret reports from

VOA慢速英语2011--People With Chronic Hepatitis B Often Do

Health Report - People With Chronic Hepatitis B Often Do Not Know It 健康报道 - 乙肝的传播和防治 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。 Today we answer a question. Vu Quang Hien fro

VOA标准英语2010年-US University Program Is Designed to K

Studies show that people are living longer and the population in much of the world is growing older. Other research shows physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, type two diabetes and some cancers. It also delays the onset of Alzheimer's

美国国家公共电台 NPR For People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, More Exercise Isn't Better

DAVID GREENE, HOST: A new study has found that most skin moisturizers are labeled incorrectly. We'll hear about that, but first, there are new guidelines for treating chronic fatigue syndrome, or MECFS. At least a million people in the U.S. are affec

ENVIRONMENT REPORT - Chronic Wasting Disease in Animals in U

ENVIRONMENT REPORT - September 27, 2002: Chronic Wasting Disease in Animals in U.S. By Mario Ritter This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. Chronic wasting disease is infecting large anima

2006年VOA标准英语-Global Population Boom Puts 'Mega' Pressur

By Patricia Nunan Bombay 06 March 2006 The world's population is booming - no more so than in its cities. Within the next 10 years, there will be at least 22

NPR 2010-02-09

From NPR News in Washington, Im Craig Windham. Veteran Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died. Murtha, who was 77, has been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. NPRs Andrea Seabrook says Murtha represented his Pennsy

2007年VOA标准英语-Pentagon Says Appropriate Force Used in Afghan

By Meredith Buel Washington 16 May 2007 A U.S. military commander used an appropriate level of force and demonstrated sound judgment during a battle last month in Afghanistan that Afghan officials say killed dozens of civilians. That is the conclusio

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 --

2006年VOA标准英语-Cancer Survivors Seek More US Reseach Funding t

By Zulima Palacio Washington, DC 21 September 2006 Watch Cancer Rally report Cancer survivors, researchers and advocates say more money is needed for cancer research. Their goal: to get the U.S. government to make cancer a national priority. VOA's C

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria's Striking Workers May Increase Pressur

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 22 June 2007 Unions in Nigeria have vowed to intensify a three-day old strike called to protest a hike in fuel prices. As Gilbert da Costa reports from Abuja, union officials and government representatives met Thursday night

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigeria Pursues 'Political Solution' to Ho

By Gilbert Da Costa Abuja 21 January 2006 An unidentified Shell contract worker stands outside the Warri airport after being evacuated from Benisede oil platform in Warri, Nigeria Ethnic Ijaw leaders

2006年VOA标准英语-Sophisticated Network to Detect Tsunamis Expand

By Steve Herman Honolulu, Hawaii 26 June 2006 The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean 18 months ago has pushed governments, international organizations and scientists to expand a sophisticated network to detect tsunamis. VOA's S

VOA标准英语2011--Report: Africa Not Prepared for Aging Population

Report: Africa Not Prepared for Aging Population A new report says African governments are ill prepared to handle the growing number of people over age 65. The African Development Bank is raising concerns over the lack of health insurance and pension

VOA标准英语2011--UN: Chronic, Noncommunicable Disease is

UN: Chronic, Noncommunicable Disease is Leading Killer The World Health Organization has released its second major report in six months on the growing worldwide threat from noncommunicable diseases, especially the five biggest killers: cancer, heart

In Algeria, Popular Protests Still Simmer Beneath Surface

Algeria is simmering with the same toxic mix of economic and political discontent that has exploded into revolts across the Arab world. But another effort to stage an anti-government protest in front of the main post office in downtown Algiers failed

2007年VOA标准英语-Burundi Proposes Offering Troops for Somalia, U

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 01 February 2007 Burundi has agreed to offer troops for the African Union peacekeeping initiative in Somalia. Meanwhile, Uganda's parliament is brushing aside attempts by the ruling party to push through a motion to send Uga

每日一词【990】chronic：长期的，慢性的

今天我们要学的词是chronic。 Chronic, 长期的，慢性的。在美国， Some 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems, 大约有四千万美国人睡眠长期有问题。很多美国人都患有糖尿病、高血脂、高血压

Chronic diseases top killer in China

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhuanet) -- Chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are the leading cause of mortality in China, representing 85 percent of all deaths, said a senior health official. Ko

学个词Learn a Word 第990期 Chronic

今天我们要学的词是chronic。 Chronic, 长期的，慢性的。在美国， Some 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems, 大约有四千万美国人睡眠长期有问题。很多美国人都患有糖尿病、高血脂、高血压