VOA标准英语2013--阿拉巴马州铭记教堂爆炸案受害者

Church Bombing Victims Remembered on Anniversary in Alabama阿拉巴马州铭记教堂爆炸案受害者 Fifty years ago, the racially motivated bombing of an African American church in Birmingham, Alabama killed four little girls. The attack became

VOA标准英语2013--面部移植者得到新生

Face Transplant Recipient Gets New Lease on Life 面部移植者得到新生 THETFORD, VERMONT Sometimes, people show unbelievable courage in the face of unexpected adversity. Carmen Tarleton is one example. In 2007, her ex-husband threw lye on her,

VOA常速英语2013--美国国际开发署计划旨在鼓励净水科技 确保食物用水

美国国际开发署计划旨在鼓励净水科技 确保食物用水 In the 21st century, water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges to human development, and in some cases, even survival. 在21世纪,缺水是人类发展所面临的其中一项

VOA标准英语2013--每年的食品浪费超过十亿吨

Over a Billion Tons of Food Wasted Annually 每年的食品浪费超过十亿吨 A new study says one-point-three billion tons of food are wasted or lost every year, causing significant harm to both the environment and the economy. The food losses oc

VOA标准英语2013--Blue Man Group Reinvents Itself Through Classical, World Music

Blue Man Group Reinvents Itself Through Classical, World Music LOS ANGELES They are blue. They are bald. They are the iconic stars of Blue Man Group. Since their first show in New York more than 20 years ago, they have traveled the world, and million

VOA常速英语2013--叙利亚难民在开罗艰苦挣扎

Syrian Refugees Struggle in Cairo 叙利亚难民在开罗艰苦挣扎 CAIRO The turmoil in Egypt has had repercussions for the estimated several hundred thousand Syrians who had thought they would find refuge there. Syrian refugee Wael Mustafa came

VOA标准英语2013--班加西遇袭的教训可能影响对叙决策

Benghazi Attack Lessons May Impact Syria Strike Vote 班加西遇袭的教训可能影响对叙决策 STATE DEPARTMENT September 11 is the first anniversary of the attack on the U.S. mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi that killed four Americans,

VOA标准英语2013--美俄外交家将讨论叙利亚问题

Top US, Russian Diplomats to Discuss Syria 美俄外交家将讨论叙利亚问题 LONDON U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Thursday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva, to discuss a new initiative that could end the threa

VOA标准英语2013--NYC's Ground Zero Recovery Museum Comforts, Informs

NYC's Ground Zero Recovery Museum Comforts, Informs NEW YORK Wednesday marks the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001 when two planes slammed into the towers of New York's World Trade Center, killing more than 2,000 people. The National September 1

VOA标准英语2013--好莱坞庆祝Stanley Kramer诞辰100周年

Hollywood Celebrates 100th Birthday of Stanley Kramer 好莱坞庆祝Stanley Kramer诞辰100周年 LOS ANGELES This month, Hollywood celebrates the 100th birthday of producer and director Stanley Kramer - who made controversial films and explored the

VOA标准英语2013--Reported US Surveillance of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program Raises Questions

Reported US Surveillance of Pakistans Nuclear Program Raises Questions WASHINGTON A recent Washington Post article reporting that the United States has stepped up surveillance of Pakistan's nuclear program has once again raised questions about the bi

VOA标准英语2013--奥巴马：叙利亚可以通过交出化学武器防止空袭

Obama: Syria Could Prevent Airstrike by Turning Over Chemical Weapons 奥巴马：叙利亚可以通过交出化学武器防止空袭 WHITE HOUSE President Barack Obama says a proposal to put Syrian chemical weapons under international control could

VOA标准英语2013--Preaching for the Environment

Preaching for the Environment Throughout history, there have been many groups and cultures that have worshiped the Earth or nature. While the worlds major organized religions do not hold to those beliefs, some scientists say todays religious leaders

VOA常速英语2013--世界卫生组织誓要根除非洲之角脊髓灰质炎疫情

Horn of Africa Polio Outbreak Thwarts Global Eradication Effort 世界卫生组织誓要根除非洲之角脊髓灰质炎疫情 The global community came tantalizingly close earlier this year to ridding the world of polio. But then in May, the eradic

VOA标准英语2013--英国担心因为叙利亚问题被美法边缘化

Britain Fears Being Sidelined As US, France Debate Syria Strikes 英国担心因为叙利亚问题被美法边缘化 LONDON As the U.S. considers launching military strikes against Syria over alleged chemical weapons use, there is much concern in Bri

VOA标准英语2013--谁是莫斯科市长选举的真正赢家？

Who is the Real Winner in Moscow Mayoral Election? 谁是莫斯科市长选举的真正赢家？ MOSCOW Alexei Navalny lost Sundays election for mayor of Moscow. But, at the same time, he is seen by many as the winner. Denied TV ads, billboard ads, o

VOA常速英语2013--保护濒危野生物资源

保护濒危野生物资源 Imperiled species of fish and wildlife in the U.S. will benefit from a total of $5.1 million in grants to 11 states through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services competitive State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. 美国鱼类和

VOA标准英语2013--加州老年人共享人才、热情

California Seniors Share Talent, Enthusiasm加州老年人共享人才、热情 LOS ANGELES Senior citizens put their talents on display in Los Angeles recently in a talent show for people over age 55. Some contestants were much older. Ching Fen Wang

VOA标准英语2013--奥巴马在对叙利亚动武上面临风险

Obama Faces Risks in Requesting Syria Strikes 奥巴马在对叙利亚动武上面临风险 WHITE HOUSE Many experts agree that President Barack Obamas request for congressional approval for U.S. military action in Syria is a calculated gamble. The r

VOA常速英语2013--美国结婚率“杯具”了

U.S. Marriage Rates Keep Declining美国结婚率杯具了 If you haven't already picked up on the trend from all the whining on Bravos Princesses: Long Island, marriage rates in America are at an all-time low. And the median age at which women do sa