VOA慢速英语2013 American History: Columbus and the New World

American History: Columbus and the New World STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. Generations of schoolchildren have been taught that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. In

VOA标准英语2013--The Debate Over Targeted Killings

The Debate Over Targeted Killings From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. This week, NBC News reported on a document written by the Department of Justice on the policy of targeted killings of American terrorism suspects. Th

VOA标准英语2013--The History of the Laser

The History of the Laser Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. This week, we tell about one of the most recognizable objects in science fiction the laser. It is one of the best examples of how technology can go from the sci

VOA标准英语2013--Ear Care: Do-It-Yourself Wax Removal

Ear Care: Do-It-Yourself Wax Removal This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Some people's ears produce wax like busy little bees. This can be a problem even though earwax appears to serve an important purpose. It protects and cleans the ear.

VOA慢速英语20113 Nigerian Doctor Honored for Fight Against River Blindness

Nigerian Doctor Honored for Fight Against River Blindness From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report in Special English. Nigerian doctor Uche Amazigo has received the Prince Mahidol Award for outstanding efforts in public health. Dr. Amazig

VOA慢速英语2013 Mobile Telephones Changing Lives in Africa

Mobile Telephones Changing Lives in Africa From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report in Special English. The World Bank estimates there are about 650 million mobile phone users in African countries south of the Sahara Desert. That is g

VOA慢速英语2013 Now on the iPad: Apps for Orangutans

Now on the iPad: Apps for Orangutans From VOA Learning English, this is the TECHNOLOGY REPORT in Special English. Humans are not the only ones who like to use tablet computers. The nonprofit organization Orangutan Outreach has started a program calle

VOA慢速英语2013 Grammy Organization Honors Bruce Springsteen with Humanitarian Award

Grammy Organization Honors Bruce Springsteen with Humanitarian Award Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. It is February, you know what that means! Entertainment awards season has opened in the United States! Today on the

VOA慢速英语2013 Music Would Not Be The Same Without the Guitar

Music Would Not Be The Same Without the Guitar Im Steve Ember. And Im Phoebe Zimmermann with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we tell about a very popular musical instrument. Listen and see if you can guess what it is. If you guessed it was

VOA慢速英语2013 Famous New York Train Station Turns 100

Famous New York Train Station Turns 100 Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. Today, we play new music from the twin sister band, Tegan and Sara. We also get to know a teenager from Maryland who was a guest at the State of

VOA慢速英语2013 EU Agrees to $1.3 Trillion Budget

EU Agrees to $1.3 Trillion Budget From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report in Special English. European Union countries have struggled to find common ground as they worked out a budget agreement in Belgium this month. European leaders

VOA慢速英语2013 President Obama Sets His Goals for 2013

President Obama Sets His Goals for 2013 From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. President Obama set out goals for his second term earlier this week during his fifth State of the Union message to Congress. The president spok

VOA慢速英语2013 IBM Says Computers Will See, Taste, Smell, Touch and Hear Things Better in the Future

IBM Says Computers Will See, Taste, Smell, Touch and Hear Things Better in the Future From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report in Special English. Every year, IBM Corporation chooses five new technologies it believes will change the w

VOA慢速英语2013 Getting a Firm Grip on Weed Control

Getting a Firm Grip on Weed Control This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. When is a plant considered a weed? Experts at Penn State University have a simple answer: When the undesirable qualities outweigh the good qualities. Consider the

VOA慢速英语2013 What Online Teens Consider 'Research'

What Online Teens Consider 'Research' From VOA Learning English, this is the Education Report in Special English. Teachers say the digital age has had a good influence -- and a not-so-good influence -- on this generation of American teenagers. More t

VOA慢速英语2013 Lifelong Bilingualism Gives Seniors Mental Edge

Lifelong Bilingualism Gives Seniors Mental Edge From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report in Special English. A new study adds to evidence suggesting that being bilingual is good for the brain. In the study, older adults who have spoken tw

VOA慢速英语2013 Barack Obama Begins 2nd Term as President

Barack Obama Begins 2nd Term as President From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. This week, Barack Obama began his second term as president of the United States. The public swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the

VOA慢速英语2013 American History: Signing the Constitution in Philadelphia

American History: Signing the Constitution in Philadelphia From VOA Learning English, welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in Special English. Im Steve Ember. This week in our series, we continue the story of the United States Constitut

VOA标准英语2013--A New Way to Shop: The Fashion Truck

A New Way to Shop: The Fashion Truck Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On our show this week, we play music by The Lumineers. We tell about some happenings in the world of football But first, how about going for a shop

VOA标准英语2013--International Labor Organization Predicts Higher Unemployment

International Labor Organization Predicts Higher Unemployment From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report in Special English. The International Labor Organization says nearly 200 million people are without jobs. And the ILO is warning of