VOA慢速英语2015 词语典故:关于昆虫的表达

Expressions From the World of Bugs 词语典故:关于昆虫的表达 Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions about insects -- like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. The

VOA慢速英语2015 宗教自由法案在美国引发争议

Religious Freedom Acts Raise Controversy in US 宗教自由法案在美国引发争议 On March 26, Republican Governor Mike Pence of the state of Indiana signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA, into law. Several days later, the Arkans

VOA慢速英语2015 “呼呼塞拉”可以保护人类免于大象袭击

AS IT IS 2015-04-05 Vuvuzelas Keep People Safe from Elephants Attack 呼呼塞拉可以保护人类免于大象袭击 Elephants in Uganda are starting to come close to villages near national parks. The big animals are a real danger to people. So, the

VOA慢速英语2015 复活节,逾越节和春天应该吃的食物

Foods Important to Easter, Passover and the Spring 复活节,逾越节和春天应该吃的食物 This weekend some Americans celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter, while others will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Easter is when Christ

VOA慢速英语2015 美国称赞伊朗核协议的同时其他国家表示担忧

US Praises Nuclear Deal with Iran, Others Concerned 美国称赞伊朗核协议的同时其他国家表示担忧 The deal between Iran and six world powers to place limits on Irans nuclear program has brought reactions from cheers to alarm around the

VOA慢速英语2015 一些活动家对泰国戒严法结束表示质疑

AS IT IS 2015-04-03 Activists Question the End of Martial Law in Thailand 一些活动家对泰国戒严法结束表示质疑 Thailands rulers announced this week that martial law had ended, with the support of the King. The rulers say martial law wi

VOA慢速英语2015 美国国家公园管理局为100周年做准备

AS IT IS 2015-04-03 US National Park Service Preparing for 100th Anniversary 美国国家公园管理局为100周年做准备 Next year the U.S. National Park service turns 100. The centennial will be celebrated across the nation and in the 407 parks

VOA慢速英语2015 科学家使用机器人测试新药物

Robot Scientist Helps Design New Drugs 科学家使用机器人测试新药物 Robots are common in todays world. They manufacture cars, work in space, explore oceans, clean up oil spills and investigate dangerous environments. And now, scientists at

VOA慢速英语2015 布哈里称尼日利亚“拥护民主”

Buhari: Nigeria Has Embraced Democracy 布哈里称尼日利亚拥护民主 Nigerias newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari said his country has embraced democracy with the first peaceful handover of power since the end of military rule in 1999. Mr

VOA慢速英语2015 土耳其启动国际清真寺的修建计划

AS IT IS 2015-04-02 Turkey Launches International Mosque-Building Program 土耳其启动国际清真寺的修建计划 Turkey currently is building 18 large Islamic religious centers around the world. The projects include a mosque in Tirana, Albania

VOA慢速英语2015 世界上最幸福的人生活在哪里

AS IT IS 2015-04-02 Where are the Worlds Happiest People? 世界上最幸福的人生活在哪里 On March 20, the United Nations celebrated its third annual International Day of Happiness. So, Happy belated International Day of Happiness! The UN cre

VOA慢速英语2015 Hundreds of Migrants Feared Dead off Libya

Hundreds of Migrants Feared Dead off Libya European Union officials gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss the sinking of a crowded boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat was carrying hundreds of people hoping to immigrate to Europe. It sank ov

VOA慢速英语2015 蜜蜂都哪去了?

Where Have All the Bees Gone? 蜜蜂都哪去了? Bees play an important part in the growth of crops. About 4,000 wild bee species are native to North America. Other bee species on the continent were imported from Europe to produce honey. Bees also s

VOA慢速英语2015 结核病发现于18世纪的尸体

Tuberculosis Found in 18th Century Bodies 结核病发现于18世纪的尸体 Researchers have found tuberculosis bacteria in 200-year-old human remains. The researchers say the discovery is surprising. The remains came from a Hungarian church where

VOA慢速英语2015 2015年地球日:骑自行车、徒步旅行和植树

AS IT IS 2015-04-23 Earth Day 2015: Biking, Hiking and Planting Trees 2015年地球日:骑自行车、徒步旅行和植树 April 22 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. This years theme is Its Our Turn to Lead. The organization, Earth Day Network,

VOA慢速英语2015 Did an Armenian Army Officer Fight in Gallipoli Battle?

AS IT IS 2015-04-23 Did an Armenian Army Officer Fight in Gallipoli Battle? Friday, Turkey marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli in World War I. The battle was a major military campaign. The Ottoman Turks defeated a British-led invas

VOA慢速英语2015 船长要为地中海移民死亡负责

Captain Blamed for Mediterranean Migrant Deaths 船长要为地中海移民死亡负责 Officials have blamed the Tunisian captain of a fishing boat for causing the deaths of hundreds of migrants. They say the migrants were locked inside when their b

VOA慢速英语2015 非洲广告公司很赚钱

AS IT IS 2015-04-22 African Advertising Agencies Cashing In 非洲广告公司很赚钱 Western advertising and public relations agencies are increasingly joining with African advertising companies. They are working together to attract international

VOA慢速英语2015 美国、菲律宾进行联合军演

AS IT IS 2015-04-22 US, Philippines Open Joint Military Exercises 美国、菲律宾进行联合军演 The United States and the Philippines launched joint military exercises on Monday. The exercises involve a larger than usual number of Philippine a

VOA慢速英语2015 东南亚海盗袭击增加

AS IT IS 2015-04-22 Pirate Attacks Increase in Southeast Asia 东南亚海盗袭击增加 Pirates off the coast of Somalia made big news a few years ago. But the waters of the West Indian Ocean are not the worlds most dangerous for pirate attacks rig