华盛顿·欧文《魔鬼和汤姆·沃克》

The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 华盛顿欧文《魔鬼和汤姆沃克》 Our story today is, The Devil and Tom Walker. It was written by Washington Irving. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. Before we begin our story, let us go back

美国企业开拓伊朗市场

AS IT IS 2015-07-24 US Businesses Explore Iranian Market 美国企业开拓伊朗市场 American businesses have begun to explore how they can sell their goods and services in Iran. For many years, restrictions on trade have stopped many companies fr

VOA慢速英语2015 耶路撒冷野生动物园终开幕

AS IT IS 2015-07-27 After Much Delay, Wildlife Park Opens in Jerusalem 耶路撒冷野生动物园终开幕 An uncommon nature park opened in Jerusalem earlier this year. Israeli environmentalists say the park can serve as a model for other areas bec

奥巴马的访问给非洲带来投资

AS IT IS 2015-07-24 Obamas Visit Brings Attention to Investment in Africa 奥巴马的访问给非洲带来投资 President Barack Obama plans to call for increased American investment in Africa during his visit to Kenya this week. Investment is impo

雅思、托福、托业 三大英语水平测试对比

TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC? Comparing the Tests 雅思、托福、托业 三大英语水平测试对比 International students and workers must take a standardized test of English to move into higher levels of education and employment. There are three po

卡特:沙特领导支持伊朗核协议

Carter: Saudi Leaders Support Iran Deal 卡特:沙特领导支持伊朗核协议 The U.S. Defense Secretary said Wednesday that Saudi Arabian leaders told him they support the agreement on Irans nuclear program. Ash Carter met with King Salman, Defen

肯尼亚为奥巴马到访“美化城市”

AS IT IS 2015-07-23 Kenya 'Beautifies' Capital for Obama Visit 肯尼亚为奥巴马到访美化城市 Kenyas capital, Nairobi, is busy preparing for the president of the United States. President Barack Obama will arrive later this week. This is Mr.

VOA慢速英语2015--特奥会投球手为夏季运动会做准备

AS IT IS 2015-07-23 Special Olympics Bowler Ready for Summer Games 特奥会投球手为夏季运动会做准备 Los Angeles, California is set to welcome more than 7,000 thousand athletes from 177 nations for the Special Olympics World Summer Games.

泰国人权组织无视维吾尔政策 私自派去土耳其

AS IT IS 2015-07-23 Thailand Rights Group to Oversee Talks on Uighur Policy 泰国人权组织无视维吾尔政策 私自派去土耳其 A United Nations agency is pressing Thailand to let more than 50 ethnic Uighurs travel to Turkey, instead of sen

美国农民欢迎与古巴恢复外交关系

AS IT IS 2015-07-23 US Farmers Welcome Diplomatic Relations with Cuba 美国农民欢迎与古巴恢复外交关系 Now that the United States and Cuba have re-established relations, American farmers are exploring ways to sell their crops to the isla

教育专家呼吁教师接受数字技术

Education Experts Urge Teachers to Embrace Digital Technology 教育专家呼吁教师接受数字技术 Editor's note: Roseleen Nzioka, a freelance English teacher and writer in Nairobi County, Kenya, wrote this story after taking the VOA Learning E

恩库伦齐扎赢得第三次布隆迪总统任期

Nkurunziza Set to Win Third Term as Burundis President 恩库伦齐扎赢得第三次布隆迪总统任期 Burundi held a presidential election Tuesday. Current leader Pierre Nkurunziza was the only candidate. He is seeking a third term in office. Mo

美国国务卿杰里在美为伊朗核协议寻求支持

AS IT IS 2015-07-22 Kerry Seeks Support in US for Iran Nuclear Deal 美国国务卿杰里在美为伊朗核协议寻求支持 Secretary of State John Kerry says a nuclear deal with Iran will make the world safer and will improve the lives of the Iran

VOA慢速英语2015 世界各地圣诞老人聚集丹麦

AS IT IS 2015-07-22 Santa Claus Congress Opens in Denmark 世界各地圣诞老人聚集丹麦 The Christmas holiday is five months away. But people from all over the world are meeting this week to prepare for Christmas celebrations. They are attendi

吃坚果有助保持健康

Eat Nuts to Stay Healthy 吃坚果有助保持健康 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. People have long known that nuts are part of a healthy diet. However, scientists in the Netherlands recently found that you do not ne

美国和古巴恢复外交关系

US, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations 美国和古巴恢复外交关系 In the news today The United States and Cuba have re-established full diplomatic relations. It is the first time in 54 years that each side officially recognizes the other. Early

CHAMA——肯尼亚自助群体

Chama - A Driver of the Non-Formal Economy in Kenya CHAMA肯尼亚自助群体 Editor's note: Rose Njoroge, an English teacher at Gachie High School, Kiambu County, Kenya, wrote this story after taking the VOA Learning English online course, Writing

韩国联合通讯社:朝鲜准备试射远程导弹

AS IT IS 2015-07-23 Yonhap: North Korea Prepares to Test Long-Range Missiles 韩国联合通讯社:朝鲜准备试射远程导弹 The Yonhap news agency says North Korea has set up a launch pad equipped to fire long-range ballistic missiles larger th

美国用巴士为贫苦儿童送去食物

AS IT IS 2015-07-28 Bus Brings Meals to Hungry Children During Summer Break 美国用巴士为贫苦儿童送去食物 In the United States, millions of children depend on schools for meals during the school day. Most schools are closed for three mon

VOA慢速英语2015 美国两名记者在直播中遭枪杀

Gunman Kills Two Journalists During 'Live' Broadcast 美国两名记者在直播中遭枪杀 UPDATE: The suspected gunman has died of gunshot wounds. He shot himself when confronted by police on a highway, officials said. The suspect, Vester Flanagan