VOA慢速英语2018 联合国儿童基金会：冲突、灾难致5900万青年成文盲

Almost 60 million young people who live in countries affected by conflict or natural disaster are illiterate, the United Nations Childrens Fund or UNICEF, said this week. 有近6000万生活在受冲突和自然灾害影响国家的青年成为了文盲

VOA慢速英语2018 昔日拉斯维加斯霓虹灯再次闪耀

Las Vegas, Nevada is a city famous for its exciting nightlife. One of the main streets is called The Las Vegas Strip. It has many large hotels and casinos, places where people can watch shows when they are not playing games of chance. Nearly all the

VOA慢速英语--南非总统雅各布·祖马辞职

South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned, in his words, with immediate effect. He made the announcement in a 30-minute speech on national television late Wednesday. The 75-year-old Zuma had been under strong pressure from his ruling African Na

‘Smart’ Thermometers Record Spread, Intensity of Influenza

When a child feels sick, one of the first things a parent does is reach for a thermometer. That common reaction got one man thinking. Inder Singh is a health policy expert. He wondered what if the thermometer, in addition to measuring body temperatur

Olympic Ready? Robot Skiers Compete in South Korea

As the worlds top athletes competed at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, some robots also showed off their winter sports skills. A ski race involving robots was held recently at the Welli Hilli Park ski area near Pyeongchang. Eight teams built and pro

VOA慢速英语2018--世界各地的情人节传统

Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World Americans celebrate Valentines Day each year on February 14. Images of hearts are everywhere, as are red roses and boxes of chocolates to give to that special person. You could say that love is in the air.

VOA慢速英语2018 韩国前总统密友被判处20年有期徒刑

20-Year Sentence for Woman Linked to Former S. Korean President The woman whose dealings with former South Korean President Park Geun-hye led to her removal from office has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. 与韩国前总统朴槿惠有往来并导

China Bans Many Imported Recyclable Materials

Last month, China banned imports of some waste materials that can be reused in manufacturing. The move is forcing other countries to rethink their policies on recycled waste. Before the ban, China was the first resting place for about half of the wor

VOA慢速英语2018 维C有助于治疗结核病

Could Vitamin C Help Fight Tuberculosis? A new study suggests that a low-cost nutrient could help drugs fight tuberculosis more effectively. 一项新研究表明，一种低成本的营养素可以帮助抗结核病药物发挥更好的功效。 The

教育家、明星和其他人帮助孩子们看《黑豹》电影

Educators, Stars and Others Help Kids See 'Black Panther' Film For years, Xavier Thompson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has followed Marvel Comics superhero movies. But the 16-year-old student has always wanted to see a film with a black superhero and

加沙地带局势恶化，以色列求助于世界

As Conditions in Gaza Worsen, Israel Turns to World for Help Four years ago, Israeli forces and Hamas militants fought a 50-day war. The fighting caused heavy damage to many buildings, roads and other infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. Now, Israel fea

VOA慢速英语2018--提出和回应建议

Making and Responding to Suggestions Imagine that you havent seen a good friend in a month. In a telephone call, your friend tells you she would like to get together for dinner but cant think of a restaurant to go to. So, you offer an idea. Listen to

VOA慢速英语2018 博科圣地再次绑架众多女学生

More Schoolgirls Reportedly Kidnapped by Boko Haram More Nigerian schoolgirls have been reported missing after the Boko Haram extremist group attacked a school in the northeastern state of Yobe. 博科圣地极端组织袭击了尼日利亚东北部约

美国牧师比利·格雷厄姆去世,享年99岁

American Religious Leader Billy Graham Dies The Reverend Billy Graham died Wednesday at his home in the American state of North Carolina, a spokesman said. Graham had long suffered from health problems, including cancer. He was 99 years old. Graham i

VOA慢速英语2018--3D打印如何帮助美国队赢得金牌

How 3D Printing Helped Team USA Go for Gold The United States won its first Olympic medal in a mens luge singles event at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Chris Mazdzer won a silver medal last week equaling the best finish ever for any member of the

VOA慢速英语2018 父亲法庭上冲向性虐女儿的前队医

A father of three sexual abuse victims tried to attack the former Olympic and Michigan State University doctor found guilty of the sex crimes. 三位性虐受害者的父亲想要殴打前奥林匹克队医兼密歇根州立大学校医，该校医被控

VOA慢速英语2018 28名俄运动员终身禁赛被解除

Court Overturns Olympic Doping Bans The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected an International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to bar 28 Russian athletes from Olympic competition. 国际体育仲裁法庭（CAS）撤销了国际奥林匹克委员

VOA慢速英语2018 152年首现"超级蓝血月全食"

Sky Watchers Prepare For the 'Super Bowl' of Moons This is What's Trending Today. 这里是《今日热点》节目。 The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. 本周，月亮将为人们演绎一次罕见的三部曲。 On Wednesday, muc

VOA慢速英语2018 法国虎鲸会说"你好和再见"

This is What's Trending Today... 这里是《今日热点》节目。 Wikie is a 14-year-old whale living in captivity in France. 薇姬（Wikie）是一头14岁的鲸鱼，现圈养在法国。 Wikie is an orca. Orcas are extremely smart, making the

Florida Students Press for Gun Law Change

Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are pressuring state lawmakers in Florida to consider gun control laws. The move comes after 17 students and teachers were killed in last weeks shooting. The students have organized a demonstration f