VOA常速英语2014--Ukraine Crisis to Dominate Obama's Europe Trip 乌克兰危机主导奥巴马欧洲之旅

Ukraine Crisis to Dominate Obama's Europe Trip 乌克兰危机主导奥巴马欧洲之旅 As Russia tightens its grip on Crimea and continues to deploy and position its military might, 随着俄罗斯对克里米亚控制的加强及继续部署驻扎其

VOA常速英语2014--Ukraine Forces Holding Out as Russia Moves on Crimean Bases 俄罗斯军队进入克里米亚基地时乌克兰军队撤离

Ukraine Forces Holding Out as Russia Moves on Crimean Bases 俄罗斯军队进入克里米亚基地时乌克兰军队撤离 SEVASTOPOL, CRIMEA Russian forces have been seizing Ukrainian military bases and warships in Crimea as Moscow finalizes its an

VOA标准英语2014--Drones at Work Worldwide, But US Still Lacks Laws

Drones at Work Worldwide, But US Still Lacks Laws Commercial drones, unmanned planes doing regular tasks, are being used more and more around the world. Some assignments for these unmanned aircraft might surprise you, others will amaze you. Think of

VOA常速英语2014--Study: Dogs Understand How We're Feeling 研究证明狗懂得人的情感

Study: Dogs Understand How We're Feeling 研究证明狗懂得人的情感 Researchers in Hungary have confirmed something many dog owners have long suspected: that canines understand our feelings. 匈牙利的研究人员证实，很多养狗的人长

VOA标准英语2014--G7 Leaders to Discuss Containing Russia's Expansion 七国集团领导人的讨论内容包括俄罗斯的扩张问题

G7 Leaders to Discuss Containing Russia's Expansion 七国集团领导人的讨论内容包括俄罗斯的扩张问题 Leaders of the seven most developed nations will discuss possible additional responses to Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea p

VOA标准英语2014--Ukrainians Rally for Unity Amid Fear of Division

Ukrainians Rally for Unity Amid Fear of Division KYIV Ukrainians held a unity rally in the heart of their capital, a day after elite Russian forces stormed and took control of the last major Ukrainian military bases in Crimea. The theme for the rally

VOA标准英语2014--U.S. Aiding The Fight Against Ebola Virus 美国援助扑灭埃博拉病毒

U.S. Aiding The Fight Against Ebola Virus 美国援助扑灭埃博拉病毒 Health officials in West Africa are struggling to contain an outbreak of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, a deadly contagion that has claimed more than 100 lives. The first cases wer

VOA标准英语2014--数以百万计的新生儿死亡报道

Millions of Newborn Deaths Reported 数以百万计的新生儿死亡报道 Every Newborn Action Plan, an international initiative, is scheduled to be launched in June 2014. It's estimated there are 5.5-million newborn and still birth deaths each yea

VOA常速英语2014--美国海军实验室成功将海水转变成燃料

US Navy Lab Turns Seawater Into Fuel 美国海军实验室成功将海水转变成燃料 For centuries, alchemists have tried to turn lead into gold. That transmutation has long been proven impossible, but another similar dream - turning water into f

VOA标准英语2014--美国退伍军人表示需完善卫生保健系统

American Veterans: Culture Change Needed to Fix Broken Health Care System 美国退伍军人表示需完善卫生保健系统 WASHINGTON As Americans commemorate Memorial Day to honor the country's fallen soldiers, a scandal is unfolding that highlig

VOA常速英语2014--能源价格是乌克兰危机的重要因素

Energy Prices are Big Part of Ukraine Crisis 能源价格是乌克兰危机的重要因素 KYIV Russia's decision to intervene in Ukraine has caused a diplomatic and military crisis. But it has also sparked an economic and energy crisis, as Russia sh

VOA常速英语2014--泰缅边境毒品贸易创新高

Along Thai-Burma Border, Signs of Rising Drug Trade 泰缅边境毒品贸易创新高 CHIANG MAI, THAILAND According to a new United Nations report, seizures of illegal methamphetamine drugs around the world last year reached a new high, in response

VOA常速英语2014--纽约迎来“舰队周”

Fleet Week Begins in New York 纽约迎来舰队周 NEW YORK 'Fleet Week' lands in New York this week, bringing a diverse group of nearly 1,500 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to the city. This year, the annual celebration of America's sea servi

VOA标准英语2014--Pro-Russia Activists Set Up Checkpoints in Ukraine's Far East 亲俄罗斯激进分子在乌克兰的远东地区设立检查站

Pro-Russia Activists Set Up Checkpoints in Ukraine's Far East 亲俄罗斯激进分子在乌克兰的远东地区设立检查站 ARTEMOVSK, UKRAINE In far eastern Ukraine near the Russian border, pro-Russian activists have set up protest camps and ch

VOA常速英语2014--Study: Immigrants Benefit NYC Economy, Quality of Life 研究表明移民促进纽约经济，提高生活水平

Study: Immigrants Benefit NYC Economy, Quality of Life 研究表明移民促进纽约经济，提高生活水平 NEW YORK New York has long been a magnet for immigrants looking for a better life. A new independent research study also shows that immig

VOA常速英语2014--Washington Week: In Election Year, Congress Unlikely to Tackle Tough Issues 聚焦华盛顿:大选年美国国会回避棘手问题

Washington Week: In Election Year, Congress Unlikely to Tackle Tough Issues 聚焦华盛顿:大选年美国国会回避棘手问题 WASHINGTON The U.S. Congress gets back to work Monday after a weeklong break. Despite recent action to pass a federal

VOA标准英语2014--Selfies: Taking Photos of Yourself More Popular Than Ever

Selfies: Taking Photos of Yourself More Popular Than Ever WASHINGTON Theres a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. That may be especially true these days with the huge amount of what are called selfies on the Internet. This popular trend

VOA标准英语2014--FAO Opens Africa Conference 粮农组织召开非洲会议

FAO Opens Africa Conference 粮农组织召开非洲会议 The Food and Agriculture Organization says Africa is the worlds most food insecure continent. The U.N. agency is holding its 28th Regional Conference on Africa this week in Tunis. The FAO gav

VOA常速英语2014--Scientists To Study Chocolate's Health Benefits 科学家将研究巧克力的健康益处

Scientists To Study Chocolate's Health Benefits 科学家将研究巧克力的健康益处 WASHINGTON Dark chocolate is known to help prevent heart disease, but eating too much of it may be not so good for your body weight. But never fear! Scientists

VOA常速英语2014--Venezuela's Anti-American Rhetoric Unites Government Supporters 委内瑞拉反美言论联合政府支持者

Venezuela's Anti-American Rhetoric Unites Government Supporters 委内瑞拉反美言论联合政府支持者 Officials in Venezuela have repeatedly accused the United States of orchestrating anti-government demonstrations in the South American count