VOA慢速英语2014 US, China to Cut Gases Linked to Climate Change

US, China to Cut Gases Linked to Climate Change The leaders of the United States and China say they have reached an agreement to reduce pollution linked to climate change. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement

VOA慢速英语2014 奥巴马会见昂山素季

Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi 奥巴马会见昂山素季 President Barack Obama met Friday with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar, also known as Burma. After the meeting, the Nobel Peace Prize winner told reporters her countrys democracy process has s

VOA慢速英语2014 US Teachers Reach Out to Indonesians in 'Access'

US Teachers Reach Out to Indonesians in 'Access' Most people would agree that knowing English is important for moving up in school and also in the workplace. But millions of students in developing countries have little or no chance for a quality Engl

VOA慢速英语2014 欧·亨利《一千美元》

One Thousand Dollars by O. Henry 欧亨利《一千美元》 Our story today is called One Thousand Dollars. It was written by O. Henry. Here is Steve Ember with the story. One thousand dollars, said the lawyer Tolman, in a severe and serious voice.

VOA慢速英语2014 奥巴马支持缅甸改革

Obama Sees 'New Day' for Myanmar, But Supports Reforms 奥巴马支持缅甸改革 President Barack Obama says he is sure of a new day in Myanmar. But he says there is work yet to be done to reform the country. Mr. Obama spoke Thursday during a meeti

VOA慢速英语2014 American Filmmaker 'Point and Shoot' in Libya

American Filmmaker 'Point and Shoot' in Libya The story sounds like a work of fiction: A young American filmmaker takes to the road on a motorcycle. He and his video camera travel around the Arab world. He ends up fighting with Libyan rebels opposed

VOA慢速英语2014 在肯尼亚监狱,接受教育意味着重获自由

AS IT IS 2014-11-14 In Kenyan Prison, Education May Mean Freedom 在肯尼亚监狱,接受教育意味着重获自由 Eighteen people in central Kenya are taking the countrys secondary education test, called the KCSE. Even under normal conditions, th

VOA慢速英语2014 葛底斯堡战役让南方的希望破灭

Battle of Gettysburg Ends the Souths Hopes 葛底斯堡战役让南方的希望破灭 From VOA Learning English, this is The Making of a Nation. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. And Im Christopher Cruise. America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full su

VOA慢速英语2014 受价格低因素的影响,肯尼亚农民转向种植紫茶

AS IT IS 2014-11-13 Low Prices Cause Kenyan Farmers to Change Tea Crop 受价格低因素的影响,肯尼亚农民转向种植紫茶 Tea farmers in Kenya are suffering because of low prices for their crop this year. So they have exchanged their tea b

VOA慢速英语2014 对抗埃博拉取得的进展

Progress Made in Fight Against Ebola 对抗埃博拉取得的进展 International health officials say the number of new Ebola cases in West Africa is falling. But the experts warn this news must not slow the fight against Ebola. The United Nations i

VOA慢速英语2014 在亚洲获救动物需要更多的空间

AS IT IS 2014-11-12 Rescued Animals Need More Space in Asia 在亚洲获救动物需要更多的空间 Efforts to stop illegal trade of endangered animals are gaining strength in some areas, including Southeast Asia. But now, officials must decide wh

VOA慢速英语2014 贫穷国家儿童死亡率与发达国家之间的差距缩小

AS IT IS 2014-11-12 Child Death Rates Narrow Between Poor and Rich Countries Death rates of young children have dropped to record lows in developing countries. Experts say there are two main reasons for the decrease. They are improved government acti

VOA慢速英语2014 Record Percentage of Americans Have Never Married

Obama Says United States Committed to Asia 奥巴马表示美国对亚洲做出承诺 President Barack Obama has told business leaders that the United States is committed to Asia. The president spoke at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum mee

VOA慢速英语2014 奥巴马表示美国对亚洲做出承诺

Obama Says United States Committed to Asia 奥巴马表示美国对亚洲做出承诺 President Barack Obama has told business leaders that the United States is committed to Asia. The president spoke at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum mee

VOA慢速英语2014 Need a Ride? Share a Bike

AS IT IS 2014-11-13 Need a Ride? Share a Bike People can rent many different things today: cars, apartments, party dresses -- even surf boards to ride the waves. People handle these rentals between and among themselves. They do not need to involve an

VOA慢速英语2014 谢尔曼大行军点燃亚特兰大

Sherman Burns Atlanta in March to the Sea 谢尔曼大行军点燃亚特兰大 From VOA Learning English, this is The Making of a Nation. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. And Im Jonathan Evans. By the autumn of 1864, it appeared the North would defeat the South

VOA慢速英语2014 埃及游客人数增长低迷

AS IT IS 2014-12-05 Egypts Increase in Visitors Not Enough 埃及游客人数增长低迷 Officials in Egypt say the countrys tourist industry appears to be recovering after years of unrest. Egypt enjoyed a huge increase in visitors during summer and

VOA慢速英语2014 Some Asian Countries Gain from Low Oil Prices

AS IT IS 2014-12-07 Some Asian Countries Gain from Low Oil Prices From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report. Today we tell you more about the effects of falling oil prices. Lower demand for oil and too much supply have sent prices to th

VOA慢速英语2014 盐不仅仅是个四字母的单词

Salt Is More Than a Four-Letter Word 盐不仅仅是个四字母的单词 On todays Words and Their Stories we talk about a common word, a small word, but a word that is completely necessary for human life. In fact, without this simple, everyday mate

VOA慢速英语2014 全世界范围内英语理解能力增强

Understanding of English Improves Worldwide 全世界范围内英语理解能力增强 The worlds understanding of English appears to be getting better. The private education company EF recently released a report called English Proficiency Index. The