VOA慢速英语2015 乌克兰老人受到战争威胁

AS IT IS 2015-03-13 Older Ukrainians Threatened by War with Russia 乌克兰老人受到战争威胁 Old people in eastern Ukraine are suffering from the conflict between government forces and Russian-supported rebels. The United Nations estimates 60

VOA慢速英语2015 小瓶装的啤酒获得美国人的青睐

Small Beer Brewers Gaining Popularity in US 小瓶装的啤酒获得美国人的青睐 A few large beer breweries have controlled much of the beer market in the United States since the 1950s. But in recent years, the number of small craft breweries h

VOA慢速英语2015 梵蒂冈称有人要求10万欧元赎回被盗文物

AS IT IS 2015-03-12 Vatican: 100,000 Euro Demanded for Stolen Documents 梵蒂冈称有人要求10万欧元赎回被盗文物 The Roman Catholic Church says someone is demanding payment to return two rare documents. One is a letter signed by the arti

VOA慢速英语2015 机器人制造iPad 和 iPhone

Robots to Make iPads and iPhones 机器人制造iPad 和 iPhone The Hon Hai company is based in Taiwan and operates factories in China. The U.S. company Apple and other top electronic brands hire Hon Hai to make products, including iPads and iPhones.

VOA慢速英语2015 巴基斯坦逮捕拒绝为孩子接种脊髓灰质炎疫苗的父母

AS IT IS 2015-03-12 Pakistan Arrests Parents for Refusing Polio Vaccines 巴基斯坦逮捕拒绝为孩子接种脊髓灰质炎疫苗的父母 Pakistan has arrested hundreds of parents and ordered police to arrest hundreds more for failing to coopera

VOA慢速英语2015 美国农民希望结束古巴贸易禁运

AS IT IS 2015-03-12 Pakistan Arrests Parents for Refusing Polio Vaccines 巴基斯坦逮捕拒绝为孩子接种脊髓灰质炎疫苗的父母 Pakistan has arrested hundreds of parents and ordered police to arrest hundreds more for failing to coopera

VOA慢速英语2015 对糖征税?

A Tax on Sugar? 对糖征税? The World Health Organization says people around the world are eating more sugar. As a result, it says, health problems related to weight gain and tooth damage are increasing. Sugary foods and drinks cause tooth decay, w

VOA慢速英语2015 缅甸警方与学生发生冲突

Myanmar Police Clash with Students 缅甸警方与学生发生冲突 Riot police used sticks to beat protesters after they attempted to push through a police barrier. Many of the protesters were kicked or beaten as they were arrested. Video appeared

VOA慢速英语2015 土耳其欲取代乌克兰成能源中心

AS IT IS 2015-03-11 Turkey Seeks to Replace Ukraine as Energy Hub 土耳其欲取代乌克兰成能源中心 Russia says it will stop sending natural gas to Europe through Ukraine and will start sending it through Turkey. Turkey welcomes the decision

VOA慢速英语2015 国际航空运输协会称2014年是最安全的航空年

AS IT IS 2015-03-11 IATA: 2014 Is the Safest Year Ever for Airlines 国际航空运输协会称2014年是最安全的航空年 The International Air Transport Association is calling 2014 the safest year ever for commercial aviation. The association s

VOA慢速英语2015 什么能够帮助雅加达庞大的交通问题?

AS IT IS 2015-03-04 What Can Help Jakarta's Huge Traffic Problem? 什么能够帮助雅加达庞大的交通问题? The Indonesian capital Jakarta has long been held up as an example of a major city that cannot stop nor support its continuing growth.

VOA慢速英语2015 Apple Watch离我们的心越来越近？

Is Apple Watch Getting Closer to Our Hearts? Apple Watch离我们的心越来越近？ Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, showed off their newest device, the Apple Watch. Mr. Cook said it is the most personal device Apple has ever created. 苹果公司CEO蒂姆

VOA慢速英语2015 Solar Powered Plane Starts World Tour

Solar Powered Plane Starts World Tour A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impu

VOA慢速英语2015 美国的斯里兰卡人回国效劳

Sri Lankan-American Gives Back to Home Country 美国的斯里兰卡人回国效劳 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. Many people around the world leave their home country for a better education and better job in ano

VOA慢速英语2015 美国、同盟国考虑伊朗核协议

US, Allies Weigh Iran Nuclear Deal 美国、同盟国考虑伊朗核协议 President Barack Obama says American negotiators have made progress in talks with Iran about its nuclear program. But he says a deal will not be reached unless Iran is complet

VOA慢速英语2015 布隆迪总统可能寻求第三任期

AS IT IS 2015-03-10 Burundi President May Seek a Third Term 布隆迪总统可能寻求第三任期 Burundi is facing unrest before its presidential election in June. People are questioning the right of President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek a third ter

VOA慢速英语2015 新技术让我们听到19世纪80年代著名的声音

AS IT IS 2015-03-11 New Technology Lets Us Hear Famous Voice from 1880s 新技术让我们听到19世纪80年代著名的声音 Today, March 10th, is the anniversary of the first successful telephone call. Alexander Graham Bell was one of the invento

VOA慢速英语2015 美国会大厦圆顶进行翻新修复

AS IT IS 2015-03-17 150-Year-Old US Capitol Dome Under Repairs 美国会大厦圆顶进行翻新修复 The United States Capitol Dome in Washington, DC, is recognized around the world as a symbol of the U.S. government. Since last November, the dome

VOA慢速英语2015 印度马哈拉施特拉邦禁止贩卖牛肉

AS IT IS 2015-03-16 Indias Maharashtra State Bans Beef 印度马哈拉施特拉邦禁止贩卖牛肉 Last week, the western Indian state of Maharashtra banned beef consumption. The state government has barred possession or sales of the meat. 上周，印

VOA慢速英语2015 在津巴布韦为更好的保护狮子而努力

AS IT IS 2015-03-16 Fighting for Lions in Zimbabwe 在津巴布韦为更好的保护狮子而努力 Conservationists are breeding lions in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe. The wildlife experts hope to increase the lion population to keep the