VOA常速英语2013--美国假日购物季开始

US Holiday Shopping Season Starts Early 美国假日购物季开始 Its the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend in the United States. For many Americans the holiday means a big dinner, family time and a chance to reflect on the things they should be thankfu

VOA标准英语2013--美军是否依然驻扎阿富汗存疑

US Troop Presence in Afghanistan Doubtful 美军是否依然驻扎阿富汗存疑 Delays in concluding a U.S.-Afghan security agreement have renewed debate in Washington over America's 12-year engagement and Afghanistan's future with or without a for

VOA标准英语2013--研究表示美国人花在看病的钱比其他发达国家公民多

Studies: Americans Sicker than Citizens of Other Developed Countries 研究表示美国人花在看病的钱比其他发达国家公民多 WASHINGTON Americans have the most expensive health care system in the world, although they don't have the most

VOA常速英语2013--阿富汗将面临艰巨一年:选举、安全是关键

Afghanistan Faces Crucial Year of Elections, Security Transition 阿富汗将面临艰巨一年:选举、安全是关键 KABUL After more than a decade of war, Afghans have another tough year ahead. In 2014, they face the complete withdrawal of inter

VOA标准英语2013--剧院帮助医生护士同情乳癌患者

Theater Helps Doctors, Nurses Empathize with Breast Cancer Patients 剧院帮助医生护士同情乳癌患者 Theater has been used to help people learn about everything from AIDS to mental health issues. Now a there's a play to help doctors and nur

VOA常速英语2013--聚焦华盛顿—关注预算最后期限

Washington Week: Focus on Budget Deadline 聚焦华盛顿关注预算最后期限 President Barack Obamas trip to South Africa to attend a memorial service for former president Nelson Mandela comes as Congress works to wrap up pressing end-of-year bu

VOA标准英语2013--医护团队帮助病人面对死亡

Hospice Teams Help Patients Face Death 医护团队帮助病人面对死亡 CULPEPER, VIRGINIA When most people hear the word hospice, they usually associate it with death and dying. But hospice is more about providing care, comfort and support to te

VOA标准英语2013--联合国报告显示艾滋病防治取得重大进展

UN Report Shows Major Progress on HIV-AIDS 联合国报告显示艾滋病防治取得重大进展 The latest report from the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS provides a vision of hope. It shows that we are closer to the goal of an AIDS-free generat

VOA常速英语2013--建立世界最大的南极洲海洋保护区计划失败

Plan to Create Worlds Largest Marine Reserve Off Antarctica Fails 建立世界最大的南极洲海洋保护区计划失败 Despite a decade of negotiations, talks to create the worlds largest marine reserve in waters off Antarctica broke down Friday

VOA标准英语2013--水电项目威胁波斯尼亚自然保护区

Bosnian Nature Reserve Threatened by Hydroelectricity Project 水电项目威胁波斯尼亚自然保护区 WASHINGTON, D.C. A small corner of paradise, called Hutovo Blato, is located in the southern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina. With its abundant veg

VOA标准英语2013--南非少女艾滋病病毒感染率高

HIV Prevalence High Among South African Teen Girls 南非少女艾滋病病毒感染率高 JOHANNESBURG The latest research shows that efforts to reduce new HIV infections among South African teens is working. But the bad news is that girls between t

VOA常速英语2013--旧金山音乐家为古典音乐“翻新”

San Francisco Musicians Create 'New' Classical Music 旧金山音乐家为古典音乐翻新 California has long been seen as the place in the U.S. where new ideas are tested. A group of young artists in San Francisco are continuing that trend, givin

VOA标准英语2013--南非利用排泄物转换成沼气燃料

South Africa Uses Biogas to Turn Waste into Power 南非利用排泄物转换成沼气燃料 JOHANNESBURG Like many countries, South Africa is struggling to meet its energy needs. But instead of developing new technologies, the nation is trying a dif

VOA标准英语2013--克劳德·摩尔殖民农场

Claude Moore Colonial Farm Steps Back in Time FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA On the outskirts of Washington, there's a place where it seems time has stopped. Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a U.S. national park in McLean, Virginia, which recreates and reenac

VOA常速英语2013--孩子们亲身感受感恩节游行花车的魅力

Children Ogle at Floats for Thanksgiving Day Parade 孩子们亲身感受感恩节游行花车的魅力 MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY Next Thursday, November 28, is Thanksgiving Day in America. For thousands of bystanders and millions of television viewers,

VOA常速英语2013--WHO将为发展中国家提供更多医疗服务

WHO Launches Plan for Better Health Care in Developing Countries WHO将为发展中国家提供更多医疗服务 Major donors are changing the way they fund health programs in low-income countries. The results in maternal and child health have been

VOA标准英语2013--南非首个黑人拥有的啤酒厂

South Africa's First Black-Owned Brewery Opens for Business 南非首个黑人拥有的啤酒厂 JOHANNESBURG South Africa is a country that loves its beer. It's a product that has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry for commercial beverag

VOA标准英语2013--伊总理寻求美国帮助打击恐怖主义

Iraqi PM Seeks US Help to Fight Terrorism 伊总理寻求美国帮助打击恐怖主义 WASHINGTON Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is scheduled to meet Friday at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama, where he's expected to seek help

VOA标准英语2013--氰化物对大象和生态系统的危害

Cyanide Kills Elephants, Ecosystem Last month, poachers killed 300 elephants in Zimbabwes Hwange National Park by poisoning their water supply and salt licks. Wildlife groups say cyanide not only kills a large number of animals in a short time, but a

VOA标准英语2013--自闭症儿童闪耀青年曲棍球队

Autistic Children Shine on Youth Hockey Team 自闭症儿童闪耀青年曲棍球队 ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND At ice rinks across America, parents taking their children to hockey practice are a common sight. Many think it not only helps their children sta