美国前体操医生认罪

Former US Gymnastics Doctor Admits Guilt in Sex Abuse Case A former USA Gymnastics doctor has told a court in the United States that he is guilty of sexual assault connected to his work with the national gymnastics organization and Michigan State Uni

VOA慢速英语2017 加泰罗尼亚独立运动在比利时引发紧张局势

How Catalonias Independence Efforts Raise Tensions in Belgium Catalonias effort to separate from Spain became more complex Sunday when the former president of the region, Carles Puigdemont, surrendered to police in Belgium. Puigdemont had fled to Bru

VOA慢速英语2017--Turkey's Africa Presence

In Somalia this past September, Turkey opened its first military base on the African continent. Over the past ten years, Turkey has expanded its presence in Africa, establishing 36 embassies and major trade links. Turkey has a long history with North

Tecumseh: Tribal Leader Who Fought American Expansion

Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee Tribe in the early 1800s. He led the Shawnee and other tribes in fighting American expansion into what is now the Northwestern United States. In the end, however, their efforts failed. Tecumseh was born in western

VOA慢速英语--Pig or Pork? Cow or Beef？

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we often talk about the origins of words and expressions that we use in American English. We also talk about how we use them in everyday conversations. Today we talk about animal

Why US College Students Cheat and How to Fight It

Everyone who has been a student has probably experienced something like this: It is the night before a big test in one of your most difficult classes. You tried your best to study all the information you think will be included in the test. But you ar

来自纽约剧院的服装在其他剧中找到新的生命

Costumes from New York Theaters Find New Life in Other Plays In a huge, underground space in New York City, below the largest sound stage east of Hollywood, 80,000 costumes wait for actors to claim them. This is the TDF Costume Collection, run by the

VOA慢速英语2017 风中奇缘

The True Story of Pocahontas Pocahontas is one of the most famous figures in American history. Many books and films portray her as a beautiful American Indian princess who made sacrifices to serve British colonial interests. These stories also sugges

VOA慢速英语2017--墨西哥城将向手机发送地震预警

Mexico City Now Sends Earthquake Warnings to Phones Mexico City has made changes to its emergency announcement service known as 911 CDMX. The service now sends messages to peoples smartphones warning them of earthquakes. The changes come after a magn

VOA慢速英语2017--美国与巴黎协议渐行渐远

US Stands Alone on Paris Agreement This is Whats Trending today The United States is now alone in the world in its rejection of the Paris climate agreement. Syria announced it would sign that agreement Tuesday in Bonn, Germany at the United Nations y

VOA慢速英语2017 今冬帝王蝶将滞留北方

Many Monarch Butterflies Not Flying South for Winter For many Americans, monarch butterflies are a sign of changing seasons. 对于许多美国人来说，帝王蝶预示着季节的变化。 In the late summer and early autumn, the butterflies fly s

VOA慢速英语--研究发现荷兰的英语水平最高

Study: Netherlands Rates Highest for English Proficiency A new report says Europe leads the world in English language proficiency, followed closely by Asia. The Netherlands continues for the second year to have the best non-native English speakers, w

Police, Public Search for Motive in Latest US Mass Shooting

A gunman in Texas shot and killed 26 people in a church in the small community of Southerland Springs, Texas on Sunday. At least 20 people were injured in the shooting. Victims included children and the elderly. The suspected gunman is also dead. The

VOA慢速英语2017 沙特王储排除异己以扩大权力

Saudi Crown Prince Detains Opponents, Expands Power The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is expanding his power over the Middle East country with a reported anti-corruption campaign. 沙特王储正在通过反腐运动扩大他在这个中东国家的权力

'Paradise Papers' Show Secret Wealth of Officials, Famous People

Many famous people and a top United States official are among those on a list of people shown to have money in foreign banks to avoid taxes. The financial documents have been called the Paradise Papers. They are mainly from the legal company Appleby

VOA慢速英语2017--Lee Berger

00:00:02 OPRAH WINFREY: Hattie Mae, this child is gifted, and I heard that enough that I started to believe it. 00:00:08 ROGER BANNISTER: If you have the opportunity, not a perfect opportunity, and you don't take it, you may never have another chance

Short Sentences in Books, Movies, and Speech

Ernest Hemingway was a famous American writer. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. One of his most famous books, The Sun Also Rises, ends with the following words: Yes, I said. Isn't it pretty to think so? Today, we are going to consider th

A Traditional Holiday Look for This White House

Thursday night, United States President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will light Americas national Christmas tree in a park near the White House. A crowd will gather around the tree for the lighting ceremony. Many Americans also are planning to v

Newly Found Painting Shows George Washington's Army Tent

One late night in May, Philip Mead was looking for historical objects from the American Revolution. He noticed a painting being offered for sale on the internet. Suddenly, he felt his heartbeat speeding up. Mead is the chief historian at the Museum o

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch Plays Thomas Edison in 'The Current War'

The Weinstein Company planned to release its new film The Current War in the United States this week. But the opening has been delayed until next year. Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein heads the company, and he is accused of sexually harassin