VOA慢速英语2016--咖啡可能有利于长寿

咖啡可能有利于长寿 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health amp; Lifestyle report. 这里是美国之音健康与生活方式报道。 Today we have more good news for all our coffee drinkers around the world. Another new study finds th

VOA慢速英语2016 津巴布韦将人民币纳入储备货币

津巴布韦将人民币纳入储备货币 Zimbabwe announced last week that it would shift to the Chinese yuan as its reserve currency. 津巴布韦上周宣布将把人民币作为储备货币。 A reserve currency is a foreign currency held in lar

VOA慢速英语2016 人民币与中国股市均大跌

人民币与中国股市均大跌 China stopped trading on its stock market Thursday for the second time this week. 中国股市周四停止交易，这是本周的第二次。 Stock shares fell seven percent in value before trading was halted. The C

博科圣地损害乍得和喀麦隆经济

博科圣地损害乍得和喀麦隆经济 Attacks from Boko Haram militants are hurting the economies of Chad and northern Cameroon. 博科圣地武装分子的袭击损害了乍得和喀麦隆北部的经济。 The militants often attack trucks tra

AS IT IS 2016-02-26 Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks about His Year in Space

AS IT IS 2016-02-26 Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks about His Year in Space For nearly a year, American astronaut Scott Kelly has been living and working at the International Space Station (ISS), with no running water. He told reporters Thursday that it

AS IT IS 2016-02-26 Scott Kelly: Astronaut and Space Ape

AS IT IS 2016-02-26 Scott Kelly: Astronaut and Space Ape This is Whats Trending Today. On Thursday, American astronaut Scott Kelly held his last press conference from the International Space Station. His historic #yearinspace is coming to an end. But

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AS IT IS 2016-02-26 Mars Candy Bars Recalled in 55 Countries in Europe 士力架召回在55个国家出售的巧克力棒 A U.S.-based candy maker recalled some of its candy bars produced in Europe after plastic was found inside them. The Mars candy

VOA慢速英语2016--你知道多少量词?

How Much Do You Know about Quantifiers? 你知道多少量词? For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Today we are going to talk about different ways of expressing quantity in English. A quantifier is a word or number that shows an amoun

世界经济论坛称男女仍未实现薪酬平等

世界经济论坛称男女仍未实现薪酬平等 Women in northern European nations are closest to equality with men on wages, education and health. 北欧国家的女性在工资、教育、医疗方面已和男人几乎平等。 That is the find

使用肢体语言提高公众演讲水平

Body Language Can Help With Public Speaking 使用肢体语言提高公众演讲水平 Today, we return to the subject of successful public speaking centering on the physical message of presentation. Some call this body language. Charles LeBeau is a

VOA慢速英语--新德里水骚乱后尝试恢复供水

AS IT IS 2016-02-24 New Delhi Tries to Restore Water After Protests 新德里水骚乱后尝试恢复供水 Engineers are working to restore water supplies in New Delhi. Water was cut off to large portions of the Indian capital over the weekend. Prot

AS IT IS 2016-02-24 What Lies Ahead for the US Supreme Court?

AS IT IS 2016-02-24 What Lies Ahead for the US Supreme Court? The death of a member of the United States highest court has politicians arguing over who will take his place and when. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died February 13 at age 79. He

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AS IT IS 2016-02-24 EU Unlikely to Lift Trade Barriers on China 欧盟不可能解除对中国的贸易壁垒 The European Union is unlikely to lift some trade barriers on China later this year because of worries that Chinese exports will lead to job

AS IT IS 2016-02-24 Turkey Demands Total US Support Against YPG

AS IT IS 2016-02-24 Turkey Demands Total US Support Against YPG Turkey asked the United States for unconditional support in the fight against the Syrian Kurdish YPG. The United States supports the YPG, also known as Peoples Protection Units, in the b

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AS IT IS 2016-02-24 Obama Announces Plan to Close Guantanamo 奥巴马宣布关闭关塔那摩监狱的计划 United States President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday his proposal to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. But leaders of

106岁舞者与总统快乐共舞

AS IT IS 2016-02-23 106-Year-Old Dances for Joy Over 'Black' President 106岁舞者与总统快乐共舞 This is Whats Trending Today. By the time you get to be 106, you have seen and done a lot. And Virginia McLaurin is almost 107. But last week, Mc

AS IT IS 2016-02-23 US Markets Claw Back Gains, But 'Chop' Ahead

AS IT IS 2016-02-23 US Markets Claw Back Gains, But 'Chop' Ahead New York Stock Exchange traders are wondering which way a volatile financial market will move in the upcoming months. Low oil prices combined with less demand around the world have weak

VOA慢速英语2016 一些火山灰能杀灭细菌

Some Volcanic Clays Kill Bacteria 一些火山灰能杀灭细菌 Ancient people knew that some kinds of clay have healing qualities. They rubbed clay on their skin to cover wounds. They also used the natural rock or soil material to treat stomach pro

VOA慢速英语--美国与古巴签署合作协议

AS IT IS 2016-02-22 US, Cuba Sign Deals on Flights and Factory 美国与古巴签署合作协议 After restoring diplomatic relations, the United States and Cuba are building stronger economic links. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Ca

AS IT IS 2016-02-22 Despite Talks, Bombs in Syria Kill 60

AS IT IS 2016-02-22 Despite Talks, Bombs in Syria Kill 60 Despite a cease-fire, at least 60 people were killed in Syria in two attacks Sunday. A double bombing in Homs early Sunday killed up to 60 people. Later, a series of attacks hit Sayeda Zeinab,