VOA标准英语2012--US Prepares for 'Forgotten War' Bicentennial

US Prepares for 'Forgotten War' Bicentennial The cannons firing today at Fort McHenry in the U.S. state of Maryland, are for the benefit of tourists. But that wasnt the case nearly 200 years ago, when more than a dozen British ships bombarded the for

VOA标准英语2012--Floating University Offers Recession-Proof Jobs

Floating University Offers Recession-Proof Jobs Deep in the heart of the ship named Golden Bear, it is hot and the sound of engines, loud. This is where Vasile Tudoran spends much of his time, doing what he loves. I knew I wanted to fix stuff since I

VOA标准英语,Drug,US,Author

Synthetic Drug Problematic for US Authorities Augusta County, Virginia, is a rural county in the Blue Ridge Mountains, two and a half hours southwest of Washington. It has a big problem. Sheriff Randy Fisher says Augusta County was once known as the

VOA标准英语2012--British Queen Shakes Hand of Former IRA Leader

British Queen Shakes Hand of Former IRA Leader It was once unthinkable that a British monarch would shake hands with the former leader of the IRA, which fought a three-decade long war against British rule in Northern Ireland. Martin McGuinness is now

VOA标准英语2012--Pakistanis Tire of Water, Electricity Shortages

Pakistanis Tire of Water, Electricity Shortages Pakistans new prime minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf, faces a struggling economy and has said he will make the delivery of electricity a priority, but the nation is tired of constant shortages of water and

VOA标准英语2012--Walking Program Pairs Patients with Doctors

Walking Program Pairs Patients with Doctors These days Mary Halpin loves to walk. This walk is just giving me life, you know. 6 years ago, Halpin could barely walk half a block. Now she can go 20 times longer. Depending upon the block, it can be betw

VOA标准英语2012--Euro 2012 Prompts Ukrainians to Learn English

Euro 2012 Prompts Ukrainians to Learn English Euro 2012 has changed Ukrainians daily routine, especially those who live in the host-cities. The championship has attracted many tourists to the country, who remind Ukrainians that while the national par

VOA标准英语2012--US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries

US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries Bumping heads, part of the game The rough-and-tumble game of American football. Players colliding. It is not a sight many parents want to see. In recent years, helmets have been designed t

VOA标准英语2012--Gang Prevention Programs Target Children at Risk

Gang Prevention Programs Target Children at Risk The annual Arlington County Gang Task Force soccer tournament is one part of a broad strategy to steer teens away from gangs in the Virginia suburbs of Washington. I believe that no county, no town, is

VOA标准英语2012--Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana

Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana Charles Teye is a disabled Ghanaian powerlifter who is headed to London in late August to show off his skills and try to win a medal. Teye has great hopes of winning a medal in the bench press in the 67.5 kilo

VOA标准英语2012--Dietary Changes May Ease Climate Change

Dietary Changes May Ease Climate Change Some scientists are advising a dietary approach to climate change. They say eating less meat can mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. However, the recommendation is being made at a time when meat consum

VOA标准英语2012--Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Anxious as Year-End Looms

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Anxious as Year-End Looms There are more Afghan refugees than any other nationality in the world. Many live in camps or slums on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. Doctor Mohamed Nazar came here from Afghanistan almos

VOA标准英语2012--Mystery Maize Disease Strikes Kenya Farms 玉米疾病威胁肯尼亚粮食安全

Mystery Maize Disease Strikes Kenya Farms 玉米疾病威胁肯尼亚粮食安全 A maize disease is sweeping through Kenyas small farming communities and, in the South Rift Valley, there are few who havent been affected. Holding up evidence of his d

VOA标准英语2012--Obama, G20 Press Europe On Economic Plan

Obama, G20 Press Europe On Economic Plan Amid the splendor of the resort area of Los Cabos, the leaders of the world's most influential economies expressed their concern about the direction of Europe's economy. After meeting with Mexican President Fe

VOA标准英语2012--Iranian-American Rapper Shatters Stereotypes

Iranian-American Rapper Shatters Stereotypes Azad Right is not a traditional rapper. At 24 years old, he has a political science degree and is Iranian-American. Being on stage is the best part about this, he says, being able to see these kids and the

VOA标准英语2012--Integrated Landscapes

Integrated Landscapes Theres a new campaign to address the growing and often competing demands for natural resources. Its called the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative. The initiative warns that rising human demand for food, water, lan

VOA标准英语2012--Analysts See Possible G-20 Summit Breakthrough on Debt Crisis

Analysts See Possible G-20 Summit Breakthrough on Debt Crisis There have been few protests near the summit site, partly because most of the coastal area remains heavily guarded and off limits to anyone not authorized to be here. But some accredited o

VOA标准英语2012--Rodney King Remembered, Police Beating Led to LA Riots

Rodney King Remembered, Police Beating Led to LA Riots Shocked family members gathered at King's home in the Los Angeles suburb of Rialto, where his fiancee found him at the bottom of a swimming pool. Authorities say there are no signs of foul play.

VOA标准英语2012--Ecological Footprint

Ecological Footprint Africas ecological footprint is getting bigger. The continents growing population is placing greater demand on its natural resources. A new report calls on African nations to adopt a more sustainable approach to development to en

VOA标准英语2012--Iraq Taps Its Oil Riches, But Risks Deter Big Investment

Iraq Taps Its Oil Riches, But Risks Deter Big Investment Iraq's government says recent explorations show the country could be sitting on the world's largest oil reserves at up to 350 billion barrels. The figure is unproven, but many agree that Iraq h