VOA标准英语2013--In Tehran, Optimism in Wake of Nuclear Deal

In Tehran, Optimism in Wake of Nuclear Deal The nuclear deal between Tehran and the so-called P5+1 the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia, plus Germany is spurring hope of some revival for Iran's struggling economy. On the streets of Te

VOA标准英语2013--Demand Grows for Classes in English Slang

Demand Grows for Classes in English Slang LOS ANGELES Many people who learn English as a second language think they have a good grasp of it until they watch an American TV show or speak to someone from the United States and realize there's a lot they

VOA标准英语2013--小补助使南非女孩免受艾滋之苦

Study: Small Grants Can Protect SAF Teenage Girls from HIV 研究:小额赠款可以保护SAF少女少受艾滋病病毒的感染 A new study shows that alleviating poverty can help protect South African teenage girls from HIV/AIDS. It says small, mo

VOA标准英语2013--胡子越来越受美国人的欢迎

Beards, Mustaches Becoming More Popular Among American Men 胡子越来越受美国人的欢迎 LOS ANGELES More American men these days wear beards and mustaches, and for some, facial hair is more than a fashion statement.洛 杉矶更多的美国人这

VOA标准英语2013--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending November 30

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending November 30 On this week's Top Five Countdown, were exploring the five most popular songs in the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending November 30, 2013. f one characteristic distinguishes t

VOA标准英语2013--Democrats Change US Senate Rules on Obama Nominees

Democrats Change US Senate Rules on Obama Nominees CAPITOL HILL The Democratic-led U.S. Senate has voted to change the rules for confirming presidential nominees and strip the ability of minority Republicans to block them. The move is designed to red

VOA常速英语2013--阿富汗总统推迟与美国签订合约

Afghan President Delays Signing of Deal with US 阿富汗总统推迟与美国签订合约 KABUL In an historic decision, Afghanistans assembly of tribal and community elders, the Loya Jirga, overall approved a multi-page Bilateral Security Agreement

VOA常速英语2013--伊朗核协议下阶段谈判倍加艰巨

Iran Accord Was Hard, But Next Phase Will Be Harder 伊朗核协议下阶段谈判倍加艰巨 GENEVA With the first stage agreement to limit Iran's nuclear program finally achieved after a decade of dispute, diplomats will have little time to rest.

VOA常速英语2013--美国庆祝感恩节之际,政府削减粮食券

US Holiday Celebrating Bounty Comes as Government Cuts Food Program for Poor 美国庆祝感恩节之际,政府削减粮食券 The American holiday of Thanksgiving celebrates bountiful harvests with traditional family feasts. This year it comes just

VOA标准英语2013--Iran Talks Extended as Foreign Ministers Join

Iran Talks Extended as Foreign Ministers Join GENEVA U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Geneva, after negotiators there worked late into the night toward an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program and easing economic sanctions. The State De

VOA标准英语2013--Dallas Honors Kennedy Legacy on 50th Anniversary of Assassination

Dallas Honors Kennedy Legacy on 50th Anniversary of Assassination DALLAS On November 22, 1963 in Dallas, an assassin's bullets killed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. On the 50th anniversary of his death, the city that is linked to the tragedy host

VOA标准英语2013--Relief Radio Station Signals Dire State of Communications in Tacloban, Philippines

Relief Radio Station Signals Dire State of Communications in Tacloban, Philippines TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES All of Taclobans 15 radio stations were knocked off the air when Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippine city of 220,000 people. A response with

VOA标准英语2013--Questions Raised About Kony's Intentions as Desire for Surrender Reported

Questions Raised About Kony's Intentions as Desire for Surrender Reported WASHINGTON A spokesman for Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia said the president has been in touch with fugitive warlord Joseph Kony, and that Kony is ready to

VOA常速英语2013--美以关系因伊朗核问题而紧张

Tensions Escalate Between US, Israel Over Iran Nuclear Talks 美以关系因伊朗核问题而紧张 The U.S. alliance with Israel is being strained by deep disagreements over a possible deal with Iran regarding that countrys controversial nuclear pr

VOA常速英语2013--美国大学的国际学生人数上升

Number of International Students At US Colleges Rising 美国大学的国际学生人数上升 WASHINGTON The number of international students studying in the United States is rising. Figures released by the Open Doors Report on International Educati

VOA标准英语2013--维吉尼亚州长接受联邦调查

US Governor Reportedly Under Federal Investigation维吉尼亚州长接受联邦调查 The outgoing governor of the mid-Atlantic state of Virginia, Republican Robert McDonnell, is widely reported to be under federal investigation for allegedly accept

VOA标准英语2013--美国联邦航空局建议飞行员不要过分依赖自动化

FAA Study Issues Recommendations to Correct Pilot Overreliance on Automation 美国联邦航空局建议飞行员不要过分依赖自动化 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has released a comprehensive study that says airline pilots are rely

VOA标准英语2013--部落长老在阿富汗政治发挥关键作用

Tribal Elders Play Pivotal Role in Afghan Politics 部落长老在阿富汗政治发挥关键作用 KABUL When it comes to difficult national policy issues, political decision making in Afghanistan is a complex mix of parliamentary democracy and trib

VOA标准英语2013--Keith Urban Pushes His Musical Boundaries on 'Fuse'

Keith Urban Pushes His Musical Boundaries on 'Fuse' Its been three years since Country star Keith Urban released a studio album. The New Zealand-born singer made good use of that time to create a collection of songs that he describes as liberating. L

VOA常速英语2013--台风肆虐菲律宾,受灾邻里互相埋葬

Neighbors Burying Neighbors in Philippines Community Destroyed by Typhoon 台风肆虐菲律宾,受灾邻里互相埋葬 PALO, PHILIPPINES Bodies continue to be discovered in the central Philippines two weeks after an unprecedented, devastating typho