VOA慢速英语2015 Let's Do Business!

Let's Do Business! Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. There are many special terms in the world of business. The following story is about a sweetheart deal which I made last week. I made the deal with a friend, and we both

VOA慢速英语2015 奥巴马是否传达出2016竞选信号?

Has Obama Set the Message for the 2016 Campaign? 奥巴马是否传达出2016竞选信号? In his State of the Union speech this week, President Obama told U.S. lawmakers something they already know: I have no more campaigns to run I know because I w

VOA慢速英语2015 肯尼亚释囚寻求工作回馈社区

AS IT IS 2015-01-25 In Kenya, Former Prisoners Seek Work, Help Community 肯尼亚释囚寻求工作回馈社区 It is not easy to find a job in Kenya. It is even more difficult for those with a criminal past. But some former prisoners are working to

VOA慢速英语2015 专家认为埃塞俄比亚拥有最好的咖啡

Experts Decide Ethiopia Has Best Coffee 专家认为埃塞俄比亚拥有最好的咖啡 An international group of coffee experts has rated Ethiopias coffee as the best in the world. Coffee is a top export for the country. But at home, it is a source

VOA慢速英语2015 朝鲜提核谈判条件

AS IT IS 2015-01-19 North Korea Offers Nuclear Talks with Conditions 朝鲜提核谈判条件 This week, North Korea offered direct talks with the United States. The North Korean offer came days after the U.S. government rejected an earlier offer by

VOA慢速英语2015 非法移民现在可以获得驾照

AS IT IS 2015-01-19 Illegal Immigrants Can Now Get a Drivers License 非法移民现在可以获得驾照 People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a drivers license. More than a million people a

VOA慢速英语2015 命运让我们聚在一起?

Has Fate Brought Us Together? 命运让我们聚在一起? Is it fate that brings us together today? No, not fate. It is simply time for Words and Their Stories. Or maybe it is fate. Maybe just this morning you said to someone, You know, I really wis

VOA慢速英语2015 奥巴马将在国情咨文中讨论经济和外交政策

AS IT IS 2015-01-20 Obama to Discuss Economy, Foreign Policy in State of the Union 奥巴马将在国情咨文中讨论经济和外交政策 President Barack Obama is preparing to speak to the American people on Tuesday. The leader has traveled aroun

VOA慢速英语2015 机器人像猎豹一样快吗?

Robots as Fast as Cheetahs? 机器人像猎豹一样快吗? Scientists have been experimenting with four-legged robots for years. They want the ability to use robots like pack animals to carry heavy loads over difficult areas of land. But providing e

VOA慢速英语2015 炸土豆是比利时文化瑰宝?

AS IT IS 2015-01-12 Are Fried Potatoes a Cultural Treasure? 炸土豆是比利时文化瑰宝? Belgium is divided into three communities. Each one has its own language and traditions. But the people of Belgium are united in their love for Belgian pot

VOA慢速英语2015 国际行动呼吁停止移民“幽灵船”

AS IT IS 2015-01-12 International Action Urged to Stop Migrant 'Ghost Ships' 国际行动呼吁停止移民幽灵船 In the first week of January, more than 1,000 migrants had to be rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. Many were refugees from Syria. The

VOA慢速英语2015 你是土生土长的一代吗?

Are You in the Homeland Generation? 你是土生土长的一代吗? The word homeland is getting new attention in the United States. Soon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush appointed a director of the Office of H

VOA慢速英语2015 UN: Big Increase in People Fleeing Conflict

UN: Big Increase in People Fleeing Conflict The United Nations says conflicts forced many people from their homes during the first half of 2014. The U.N. refugee agency reported this week that 5.5 million people were forcibly displaced during that si

VOA慢速英语2015 与互联网连接的冰箱和炉灶

Internet-Connected Refrigerators and Stoves? 与互联网连接的冰箱和炉灶 The Consumer Electronics Show is held yearly in the western American city of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the largest technology shows in the world. Technology compa

VOA慢速英语2015 2015年,美国面临更多外交政策的挑战

AS IT IS 2015-01-11 US Faces More Foreign Policy Challenges in 2015 2015年,美国面临更多外交政策的挑战 A new year joins new challenges to old ones. Many disputes between countries -- and between governments and rebels -- continued throug

VOA慢速英语2015 基督教徒列出最不适合基督教的国家

AS IT IS 2015-01-11 Christian Group Lists Worst Countries for Christians 基督教徒列出最不适合基督教的国家 An international religious group has released its list of the worst countries for Christians to live in. As in past years, North

VOA慢速英语2015 法国警方击毙枪手终止人质危机

French Police Kill Gunmen to End Hostage Crisis 法国警方击毙枪手终止人质危机 French officials say two armed suspects in the deadly attack at a Paris newspaper have been killed. The two are reported to have died during a police raid nort

VOA慢速英语2015 持不同政见者被逮捕后,美国防御古巴政策

AS IT IS 2015-01-10 US Defends Cuba Policy After Dissident Arrests 持不同政见者被逮捕后,美国防御古巴政策 Dissidents in Cuba are criticizing Cuban officials for detaining several activists last week. The dissidents say the detention

VOA慢速英语2015 2015年,中东难以实现平静

AS IT IS 2015-01-13 Calm in Middle East Not Likely in 2015 2015年,中东难以实现平静 It has been four years since uprisings in the Middle East ended a long period of stability. Most observers believe 2015 will be another violent year there. Th

VOA慢速英语2015 中心帮助难民适应美国生活

AS IT IS 2015-01-13 Center Helps Refugees with American Life 中心帮助难民适应美国生活 NARRATOR: The first thing Than Than remembers about America is the weather. THAN THAN: It was really cold. I never feel cold like this before. I was lik