VOA标准英语2014--West African Immigrants Worry About Family, Friends as Ebola Spreads

West African Immigrants Worry About Family, Friends as Ebola Spreads NEW YORK The deadly Ebola virus in West Africa has taken the lives of more than 1,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. In New York City, many Africans worry about

VOA标准英语2014--奥巴马承诺支持伊拉克总理组建的新政府

Obama Welcomes Iraqi PM Nomination, Pledges Support 奥巴马承诺支持伊拉克总理组建的新政府 WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is calling the nomination of a new Iraqi prime minister a promising step forward. Obama took time out of his

VOA标准英语2014--有报道称厄立特里亚面临着青年流失问题

Report: Eritrea Faces Youth Drain 有报道称厄立特里亚面临着青年流失问题 A new report said a lot of young people are leaving Eritrea due to authoritarian rule, growing dissatisfaction and long-term national service. The International

VOA常速英语2014--前维吉尼亚州州长麦克唐纳因腐败受到指控

Former Governor's Corruption Trial New for Virginia, but Not for US Politics 前维吉尼亚州州长麦克唐纳因腐败受到指控 WASHINGTON A public corruption trial in the U.S. state of Virginia has made headlines across the nation, with stori

VOA标准英语2014--Five Patients Given Experimental Ebola Drug Said To Be Improving

Five Patients Given Experimental Ebola Drug Said To Be Improving Without specific drugs or a vaccine for Ebola, the only thing doctors can do for those suffering from this disease is treat their symptoms and hope their bodies can fight the virus. Ebo

VOA常速英语2014--家庭机器人是下一个新事物吗?

Family Robots The Next Big Thing? WASHINGTON Robots that can help us with daily chores like cooking and cleaning are a long way off, but automatons that serve as family companions may be much closer. Researchers in the United States, France, Japan an

VOA标准英语2014--战斗停止并不能消除乌克兰民众的恐惧与不信任

In Ukraine, Fear and Distrust Remain Where Fighting has Stopped 战斗停止并不能消除乌克兰民众的恐惧与不信任 KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE As the Ukrainian military reclaims control of eastern cities from pro-Russian separatists, residents a

VOA标准英语2014--埃博拉击碎非洲薄弱的卫生系统

Ebola Batters Weak Health Systems 埃博拉击碎非洲薄弱的卫生系统 The three West African countries at the center of the Ebola outbreak have at least one thing in common weak healthcare systems. Experts say that prevented Guinea, Liberia an

VOA标准英语2014--非洲媒体尝试教育公众埃博拉病毒知识

African Media Tries to Educate Public About Ebola 非洲媒体尝试教育公众埃博拉病毒知识 While the Ebola epidemic continues to claim lives in West Africa, information technology specialists, together with radio and TV reporters, are batt

VOA标准英语2014--Company Gets Up Close and Personal With Skyscrapers

Company Gets Up Close and Personal With Skyscrapers NEW YORK Historic landmark buildings, museums, the United States Capitol - all seen from top to bottom just inches from ones face. To get there you have to be an engineer, an archaeologist, and part

VOA标准英语2014--Debilitating Disease Gets Windfall Support through Social Media

Debilitating Disease Gets Windfall Support through Social Media WASHINGTON A social media stunt sweeping the United States is drawing attention and money to combat the deadly neurological disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. In the U.S. al

VOA常速英语2014--弗格森社区谴责暴力 寻求正义

Ferguson Calls for Justice as Anger, Violence Grips Community 弗格森社区谴责暴力 寻求正义 FERGUSON, MISSOURI Violence, anger and frustration continue to grip the small St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri. Protests broke out after a wh

VOA常速英语2014--霍尔德承诺弗格森枪击案公平彻底调查

Holder Vows Fair, Thorough Probe in Ferguson Shooting Case 霍尔德承诺弗格森枪击案公平彻底调查 WASHINGTON U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is promising a fair and thorough federal investigation into the shooting death of black teenag

VOA标准英语2014--Korean-American BettySoo Took Long Route to Music Career

Korean-American BettySoo Took Long Route to Music Career Texas singer-songwriter BettySoos fourth CD, When Were Gone is a collection of songs that deal with the messy parts of life we all go through. The Asian-American folk singer took a long route t

VOA标准英语2014--柬埔寨裔的美国嘻哈歌手唱的个人奋斗史

Cambodian American Hip Hop Artist Sings of Personal Struggles 柬埔寨裔的美国嘻哈歌手唱的个人奋斗史 LONG BEACH, CA A growing underground movement of Cambodian American hip hop artists is rapping about the struggles of living in urban

VOA标准英语2014--亚洲在基础设施支出方面遥遥领先

UN Launches Biggest Aid Operation in 30 Years in Iraq 联合国启动30年来最大单对伊拉克的援助 LONDON The United Nations has launched what it describes as one of the biggest aid operations in 30 years in northern Iraq, as hundreds of tho

VOA常速英语2014--美国商界领袖呼吁移民改革

US Business Leaders Argue for Immigration Reform 美国商界领袖呼吁移民改革 HOUSTON U.S. President Barack Obamas proposed comprehensive immigration reform remains stalled in a politically divided Congress, but business leaders around the co

VOA常速英语2014--美国宇航局实习生探索太空事

NASA Interns Explore Space Careers GREENBELT, MARYLAND The U.S. space agency has its eyes on the future - not just future missions, but the scientists who will plan and carry out those missions. At NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center outside Washington

VOA标准英语2014--Hit Song Delivers Ebola Message in Liberia

Hit Song Delivers Ebola Message in Liberia In Liberias capital, Ebola has captured the airwaves, and it's not just news about the often-fatal disease. The hit song Ebola in Town has a danceable beat, while also conveying a serious message about avoid

VOA标准英语2014--加纳竹制自行车得到全世界的关注

Ghana Bamboo Bikes Gain Worldwide Attention 加纳竹制自行车得到全世界的关注 APPAH, GHANA Bamboo does not get much respect in Ghana. Farmers see it as a nuisance to be cleared from their land. Construction workers use it to prop up build