VOA常速英语2013--叙利亚暴发脊髓灰质炎引发区域传播恐惧

Polio Outbreak in Syria Prompts Fears of Regional Spread 叙利亚暴发脊髓灰质炎引发区域传播恐惧 LONDON An outbreak of polio among children in Syria has the potential to spread rapidly, doctors are warning. It is Syrias first polio out

VOA标准英语2013--佛吉尼亚州投票释放的信号

Virginia Vote Could Send National Message on Political Gridlock 佛吉尼亚州投票释放的信号 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has apologized to the American people for the problems preventing many fr

VOA标准英语2013--Getting into the Halloween Spirit; Skeeball, Costumes, Beer

Getting into the Halloween Spirit; Skeeball, Costumes, Beer October 31 is Halloween in the United States. And that means costumes and knocking on neighbors doors for candy. That's mostly for children, but adults get into the spirit, too. Except, for

VOA常速英语2013--意大利业主惨淡经营，寻求中国买家

Struggling Italian Business Owners Seek Chinese Investors 意大利业主惨淡经营，寻求中国买家 The economic crisis in Italy has left many small businesses in dire straits. Unable to get credit and with little hope of an economic recovery,

VOA标准英语2013--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending November 2

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending November 2 Were spotlighting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending November 2, 2013. No newcomers means one thing: if you liked last weeks show, youll love thi

VOA常速英语2013--德州诗人从警察工作中找到灵感

Texas Poet Finds Inspiration in Police Work 德州诗人从警察工作中找到灵感 HOUSTON Police are not generally known for their genteel manners and skill at creating metaphors. But many cops, as police officers are known, have written books i

VOA常速英语2013--以色列质疑伊朗核协议

Israelis Skeptical Over Iran Nuclear Pact 以色列质疑伊朗核协议 JERUSALEM Israeli leaders see the interim agreement on Iran's nuclear program as a bad deal that does nothing to stop Iran's efforts to build nuclear weapons and Israeli analyst

VOA标准英语2013--报告警告说未来的非洲青年吸烟盛行

Report Warns Future Smoking Epidemic Among African Youth 报告警告说未来的非洲青年吸烟盛行 A new report from the American Cancer Society warned that Africa will face a severe health threat from the fast-growing increase in tobacco use.

VOA标准英语2013--US Researchers Hope to Increase Availability of Donor Lungs

US Researchers Hope to Increase Availability of Donor Lungs WASHINGTON U.S. scientists are conducting a study that they hope will increase the number of donor lungs available to patients needing transplants. Their effort is aimed at finding the best

VOA标准英语2013--美国活动人士积极推动移民改革

Activists Fast for Immigration Reform 美国活动人士积极推动移民改革 CAPITOL HILL A group of activists has been fasting in Washington for more than two weeks to pressure Speaker of the House John Boehner to allow a vote on comprehensive i

VOA标准英语2013--伊朗核谈判面临的棘手问题

Thorny Issues Remain for Iran Nuclear Negotiators 伊朗核谈判面临的棘手问题 The hard work that led to a temporary agreement limiting Iran's nuclear program will likely lead to more difficult talks on a permanent deal. The interim accord is

VOA常速英语2013--核协议对伊朗在叙利亚角色的意义

What Does Nuclear Deal Mean for Iran's Role in Syria? 核协议对伊朗在叙利亚角色的意义 LONDON Could the nuclear deal with Iran help ease the way toward peace talks on ending Syria's civil war? Immediately after the accord with Iran was f

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--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