VOA标准英语2011--For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads

For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads Students in Sudo Electric Technical High Schools workshop weld rods together while others hammer metal plates. In a country that wins praise for its education system - U.S. President Barack Obama freque

VOA标准英语2011--Monti Sworn in as New Italian PM

Monti Sworn in as New Italian PM Economist Mario Monti has been sworn in as Italys new prime minister, with a mandate to restore stability to the countrys economy and respectability to its politics. At European Union headquarters in early October he

VOA标准英语2011--US, Australia Announce Expanded Military Cooperation

US, Australia Announce Expanded Military Cooperation The United States and Australia have announced expanded military cooperation aimed at bolstering security in the Asia-Pacific region. President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gill

VOA标准英语2011--Occupy Movement Works to Maintain Credibility

Occupy Movement Works to Maintain Credibility With police shutting down so-called Occupy camps around the United States, there is growing criticism that participants were becoming too confrontational. While there are some more aggressive elements on

VOA标准英语2011--Struggling Detroit Seeks Economic Boost

Struggling Detroit Seeks Economic Boost Detroit, the heart of America's car industry, was once one of the richest cities in the United States. But car manufacturers have downsized their work force, and, in recent decades, more than half of Detroit's

VOA标准英语2011--Yellow Pages Fight For Survival

Yellow Pages Fight For Survival Many of the worlds telephone directories include a section in yellow which lists phone numbers for businesses, not peoples homes. In some places, its pink or another color. In Americas big cities, there are entire yell

VOA标准英语2011--Changing Indian Lifestyles Fuel 'Twin Epidemics' of Health Problems

Changing Indian Lifestyles Fuel 'Twin Epidemics' of Health Problems New research shows India is experiencing a sharp rise in two major medical conditions typically associated with wealthier nations. Changing lifestyles and economic prosperity are see

VOA标准英语2011--Tajikistan Plans to Build World's Tallest Hyrdo Dam

Tajikistan Plans to Build World's Tallest Hyrdo Dam With high mountains covering half of the nation, landlocked Tajikistan would like to become the Switzerland of Central Asia, exporting hydroelectricity to its neighbors. But first it has to generate

VOA标准英语2011--Ensuring Food Security, Tackling Climate Change

Ensuring Food Security, Tackling Climate Change A high-level international panel has announced its recommendations for achieving food security while addressing the effects of climate change. The recommendations from the Commission on Sustainable Agri

VOA标准英语2011--Afghan Security Uncertain Despite Gains in Agriculture

Afghan Security Uncertain Despite Gains in Agriculture More than 2,000 Afghan politicians, tribal elders and community leaders are in Kabul this week to discuss relations with the United States and reconciliation efforts with the Taliban. Foreign pol

VOA标准英语2011--Scientists to Drill Huge Hole in Antarctic Ice

Scientists to Drill Huge Hole in Antarctic Ice Antarctica is the largest reservoir of glacial ice on the planet. An expedition of international scientists is headed to the frozen continent to study why its glaciers are retreating so fast. What they f

VOA标准英语2011--Leonardo DiCaprio Devotes Off-Screen Time to Saving Planet

Leonardo DiCaprio Devotes Off-Screen Time to Saving Planet Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world's most popular movie stars. His films, including Titanic , The Aviator and The Departed have grossed almost $5 billion worldwide. But the actor is trying

VOA标准英语2011--Europeans Have Deep Doubts About Euro

Europeans Have Deep Doubts About Euro As Europe grapples with its financial crisis, ambivalence is growing among many Europeans about the region's common currency. After choosing a common anthem - Beethoven's Ode to Joy - the European Union introduce

VOA标准英语2011--Surfers' Helping Hands Impact Beach Communities

Surfers' Helping Hands Impact Beach Communities It's not uncommon for surfers to travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they're not out on the water. Instead of kick

VOA标准英语2011--Muldaur Gifts Fans with Bluesiana Album 'Steady Love'

Muldaur Gifts Fans with Bluesiana Album 'Steady Love' In 1974, singer Maria Muldaur became an international pop sensation with her hit song Midnight At The Oasis. Since then, shes recorded nearly 40 albums, weaving between blues, folk, jazz and gospe

VOA标准英语2011--Republicans Soften No-Tax Pledge to Trim US Deficit

Republicans Soften No-Tax Pledge to Trim US Deficit In the U.S. Congress, Republican leaders say they would be willing to break a no-tax pledge as part of a comprehensive deal to reduce Americas massive federal deficit. Signs of possible compromise c

VOA标准英语2011--Gold Rush Hits US House Parties

Gold Rush Hits US House Parties Even as world financial markets fluctuate, interest in gold holds fast. Over the years, more investors have put their assets in this precious metal. As interest in buying gold has spread, so has the popularity of gold

VOA标准英语2011--Smart Turkeys 'Pop' When They're Cooked

Smart Turkeys 'Pop' When They're Cooked Youve heard of smart phones, but what about smart turkeys? First of all, its a myth that turkeys are so dumb that they actually drown if they look upward with their beaks open during a rainstorm. In the wild, t

VOA标准英语2011--Autumn Leaves Show Their True Colors

Autumn Leaves Show Their True Colors As days grow shorter and nights grow cooler in Boulder, Colorado, the green leaves of summer have been putting on party colors. On cottonwood trees and aspens, theyre golden yellow coins. On Mapleton Avenue, the m

VOA标准英语2011--Syrian Opposition Groups Try to Meld Divergent Approaches

Syrian Opposition Groups Try to Meld Divergent Approaches As the Arab League moves closer to Syria's opposition, differences in both aims and approach among anti-government forces are coming to the fore. Syria's opposition is united on one point: the