'Love of Life,' by Jack London, Part Two

The man cursed, threw the empty gun on the ground. He uttered a cry of pain as he started to drag himself to his feet. It was a slow task. When he finally stood on his feet, he needed another minute or two to straighten himself, so that he could stan

如何使用“永远”这个词

How to Use the Word 'Ever' Have you ever noticed the number of times that a native English speaker uses the word ever? Ever is an adverb that we Americans say a lot. Heres todays question, from Zanoni in Venezuela: Question: Hello. I would like to ge

Female Team to Compete in Major Car Race in Daytona, Florida

Many car racing teams have rich supporters with ideas that sound too good to be true. Most of the ideas fail before the cars even make it to the track. Jackie Heinricher, however, has had success with her idea. She has formed an all-female team of dr

Students Walk Out to Hold Climate Protests

Thousands of Belgian students stayed away from school the past two Thursdays to join protests in Brussels. The protesters have been demanding action to fight climate change. The first demonstration took place on January 10. Organizers have announced

VOA慢速英语2019 英国议会否决首相脱欧协议

British Parliament Rejects Prime Minister's Brexit Plan The British parliament has rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for Britain to leave the European Union. 英国议会否决了首相特蕾莎梅提出的英国脱欧协议。 The House of

VOA慢速英语2019 国际刑事法庭:无罪释放科特迪瓦前总统

International Court Finds Former Ivorian Leader Not Guilty The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed all war crimes charges against Laurent Gbagbo, former president of Ivory Coast. 国际刑事法庭（ICC）驳回了对科特迪瓦前总统

Man Builds His Dream House (A Very Small One)

Many of us think about our dream home. When designer Chris Toledo dreams about his, he lets his imagination run wild. He wants a Spanish-style house with hand-painted floor tiles, circling staircases and at least 12 bedrooms. That is his dream. For n

US Study: Many Good Jobs Exist for High School Graduates

The best paying jobs in the United States often require successful completion of a study program at a college or university. But a new study suggests there are also millions of good jobs for people with only a high school education. The study was a p

VOA慢速英语2019 纽约人喜欢语法方面的小帮助

New Yorkers Enjoy a Little Help with Grammar The New York City train system has a new unofficial stop for people who love grammaror even just have questions about it. 纽约市地铁出现了一个非官方的新站点专为热爱语法或者只是对语

VOA慢速英语2019 数千名教师在洛杉矶罢工

Thousands of Teachers Strike in Los Angeles Tens of thousands of teachers went on strike Monday in Los Angeles, California. 加州洛杉矶市数万名教师周一继续罢工。 The teachers acted after contract negotiations failed. 这些教师在合

VOA慢速英语2019 DNA技术帮助农民识别作物疾病

DNA Technology Helps Famers Identify Crop Diseases It is often difficult for farmers to identify diseases quickly enough to protect their crops and those on neighboring farms. Now, some farmers are using a simple device directly in the field to find

VOA慢速英语--美国卫生署尝试测量疼痛水平

US Health Agency Wants to Measure Pain Scientists have long known that pains intensity is difficult to measure because people experience pain differently. In the case of 17-year-old Sarah Taylor, doctors struggled to understand her levels of pain fro

VOA慢速英语--南美集团面临艰难时期

South American Group Facing Hard Times A community outside Quito, Ecuadors capital, has a building that appears to resist the laws of gravity. The unusual-looking structure was supposed to be a sign of South American unity. It lies close to the Equat

Asylum Seeks in Boats Test Britain’s Southern Coast

There is increasing debate over migration in Britain as more asylum seekers arrive on the countrys southern coast in small boats. A small number of migrants usually attempts the crossing from France each year. However, the government says that more t

Could Palm Oil Be Causing Guatemalans to Migrate?

The palm oil industry is growing in Central America. And in Guatemala, the product has become a major export. Supporters say the industry creates jobs and investment in areas where poverty and violence have led to waves of migration. However, critics

New Rules to End Never-Ending Tennis Match

American Andy Roddick knows something about playing in tennis matches that seem to never end. In 2003, Roddick won an Australian Open quarterfinal that ended with a score of 21-19 in the fifth set. He also lost the 2009 Wimbledon Championship final a

Only the Best Are on the 'Cutting Edge'

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. For todays program, we go into the kitchen! There is a good chance you do not go one day without using a knife. It is an important tool when cooking, and without it, you could not make ma

Sleeping More May Help College Students in the Classroom

There are many reasons why college and university students often fail to get full nights of sleep. Many American students are away from their parents for the first time when they attend college. They might not be used to having total freedom in how t

Saudi Woman Flying to Asylum in Canada

The Saudi woman who fled to Thailand has been permitted asylum in Canada. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is flying to Toronto through Seoul, South Korea, said Thai immigration official Surachate Hakparn. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that

Maps Provide a Special View of American History

When people use maps, they are usually seeking directions to a place they want to go. But Susan Schulten sees much more in maps, like history, culture and art. She shares some of those findings in her book, A History of America in 100 Maps. Schulten