Should SAT and ACT Test Results Be Optional in College Admissions?

Standardized testing is a major part of applying for admission to colleges and universities in the United States. SAT or ACT results, for example, are just one measure admissions officials use to decide whether to accept an applicant. But many studen

Going Bigger and Bolder with Summer Movies

When it comes to blockbusters, bigger and bolder is Hollywood's plan for this summer. Movie studios are counting on new and improved sequels to make up for last summers poor showing at theater box offices. Disney and Marvel have had a great start wit

VOA慢速英语--大批游客涌入秘鲁的“彩虹山”

A Flood of Tourists to Perus Rainbow Mountain Tourists struggle for breath as they climb for two hours to reach the top of a mountain in the Peruvian Andes. The mountain is 5,000 meters above sea level. The climbers are tired, but happy to see the be

VOA慢速英语--普京宣誓就任第四次俄罗斯总统任期

Russias Putin Sworn in for 4th Term as President Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fourth term in office on Monday. Speaking in Moscow, Putin promised to follow an economic program that would improve living conditions across the cou

伊朗总统:即使美国退出伊核协议也无碍伊朗经济

Iran Says it May Remain in Nuclear Deal Even if US Withdraws Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that Iran could stay in a major nuclear deal even if the United States withdraws. Reuters news service reported that Rouhani made the comments

US Announces New Measures Against Venezuelans, Businesses

The United States has announced new sanctions on three Venezuelans and 20 companies for connections to drug trafficking. Vice President Mike Pence announced the measures earlier this week. He spoke during a visit to the headquarters of the Organizati

Mothers Fight for Children’s Lives, Hunger in Yemen

A young mother in Yemen stood on the scale for a doctor. Even wearing her long, black clothing she weighed only 38 kilograms. The mother, Umm Mizrah, is pregnant, but starving. She is giving all her food to her children. The doctors office was filled

US Graduation: Are Today’s High School Students Prepared?

Students from across the United States are preparing to finish their high school education in the coming weeks. Most of the students will graduate. Others will not. Education experts say some of the graduates will be receiving a degree even though th

Learn to Use a 'Full-Court Press'

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Each week we explore the meaning of words and expressions used in everyday American English. People all over the world love sports. Some of us play a sport for fun; some to stay in shape

Hollywood Movie Stars Mainly Asian Actors

It has been 25 years since a major Hollywood movie company has released an English-language film with mostly Asian actors. The last was Wayne Wangs film The Joy Luck Club, which was released in 1993. Now, many people in Hollywood are excited about a

新基因试验有助于发现食物中毒

New Genetic Test Helps Find Food Poisoning American scientists are using genetic markers to investigate food poisoning cases linked to romaine lettuce. The Associated Press reports that their use of genetic sequencing is completely changing the disco

Colleges Admissions: Finishing as Strongly as You Start

Applying for admission to a college or university in the United States can be a long and difficult process. Each step requires hard work and careful consideration. Even after applicants submit all the required materials to their schools of interest,

VOA慢速英语2018--诺贝尔文学奖今年停发

Nobel Prize in Literature Will Not Be Awarded This Year The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year, after accusations of wrongdoing against the Swedish Academy. The organization chooses the winner. The Swedish Academy said Friday tha

Horses, Hats and Roses: The Kentucky Derby is a Mix of Customs

The most famous horse races in America begin on May 5 with the running of the 144th Kentucky Derby. It is the first of a three part championship series. The other two races are the Preakness in Maryland and the Belmont Stakes in New York. Win all thr

'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce

'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce Our story today is called The Boarded Window. It was written by Ambrose Bierce. Here is Shep ONeal with the story. In 1830, only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge a

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Hawaii Passes Bill to Ban Sun Care Products That Harm Coral This is Whats Trending Today Lawmakers in the American state of Hawaii have passed a bill banning sunscreens that can harm coral reefs. If the states governor signs the bill, Hawaii would be

Trump Withdraws US from Iran Nuclear Deal

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from an international agreement aimed at controlling Irans nuclear program. The Iranian government agreed to the deal with the U.S., Britain, China, France, Russia and Germany in 2015. Since then

Marijuana Growers Turn to Hemp to Fight Oversupply

MarijuanaGrowersTurntoHemptoFightOversupply Some countries ban possession and use of the drug marijuana, but it is legal in parts of the United States. Nine states and Washington, D.C. have measures legalizing recreational uses of marijuana. The drug

Electrified Road Can Charge Moving Vehicles

Major world automakers have already invested heavily in electric vehicles and related technology and they are committed to keep doing so. Some have even promised to stop producing vehicles that run only on gas or diesel fuel in the future. The change

Are You Hungry for Food Phrasals? Part 1

Todays program is about phrasal verbs related to food and eating. Youll recall that a phrasal verb is a verb made of two or more words: a verb and a preposition or adverb, or both. A great way to learn the meanings of phrasal verbs is to hear how the