VOA标准英语2014--非洲的病毒性疾病传播

African Viral Disease Spreads 非洲的病毒性疾病传播 Its not an illness you hear much about, but it can make a person feel miserable for years. And its sometimes fatal. Its spreading and scientists describe the mosquito-borne disease as a maj

VOA标准英语2014--落寞的电影流派“地球回声”复兴

Lost Movie Genre Revived in 'Earth to Echo' 落寞的电影流派地球回声复兴 LOS ANGELES Today's Hollywood movies, even those that appeal to young people, have gotten darker and more violent when compared to family movies from the 1980s. A new

VOA标准英语2014--巴西足球博物馆吸引了热情的球迷

Brazil Football Museum Attracts Passionate Fans 巴西足球博物馆吸引了热情的球迷 SAO PAULO In the heart of S?o Paulo, Brazil is an interactive attraction like no other - the football museum. For lovers of the World Cup, world history and

VOA标准英语2014--In Ukraine, Divisions Not Necessarily About Language

In Ukraine, Divisions Not Necessarily About Language ODESSA From the outside, the crisis in Ukraine appears to be drawn along ethnic and linguistic lines - between Russian-speakers who identify with Russia and Ukrainian-speakers who identify with Ukr

VOA标准英语2014--Russia Arms Ukraine Secessionists, Again

Russia Arms Ukraine Secessionists, Again MOSCOW When Crimea broke away from Ukraine, after the uprising in Kyiv that ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, Russia denied sending soldiers and weapons to boost the secessionist forces. Now the Kremlin is t

VOA标准英语2014--美国会商议如何应付伊拉克局势

In Congress, Few Firm Ideas on Iraq Conflict 美国会商议如何应付伊拉克局势 CAPITOL HILL Swift gains by radical Sunni militants in Iraq are provoking widespread concerns among U.S. lawmakers of both major political parties. But few are go

VOA标准英语2014--美国庆祝6月19日六月节

Annual Juneteenth Festival Celebrated Around the World 美国庆祝6月19日六月节 HOUSTON The news that US President Abraham Lincoln had emancipated slaves in the rebellious southern states in September, 1862, did not reach slaves in Texas until

VOA标准英语2014--New Waves of Refugees Draw Attention to Long-term Trends

New Waves of Refugees Draw Attention to Long-term Trends WASHINGTON Conflicts in Iraq, Ukraine and Syria have created waves of refugees, drawing renewed attention to the large number of people who have been displaced for years. As the global communit

VOA标准英语2014--Fans in Rio Favela Celebrate Brazil World Cup Qualification

Fans in Rio Favela Celebrate Brazil World Cup Qualification RIO DE JANEIRO Every time Brazils national team plays in the football World Cup, normal life in the country comes to a halt. In rich neighborhoods or in poor ones, people gather together to

VOA标准英语2014--泰国海鲜产业否认贩卖人口的指控

Thailand Seafood Industry Denies Human Trafficking Allegations 泰国海鲜产业否认贩卖人口的指控 BANGKOK Thailand reels in more than $7 billion annually as the worlds third largest exporter of seafood, but the industry has been tainted by

VOA常速英语2014--利比亚人希望选举出新议会

Against Odds, Libyans to Elect New Parliament 利比亚人希望选举出新议会 CAIRO, EGYPT Libyans head to the polls Wednesday for their second parliamentary elections since the 2011 toppling of leader Moammar Gadhafi. Few Libyans are expected t

VOA常速英语2014--寻找宇宙中最冷的物体

Scientists Looking at Coldest Objects in Universe 寻找宇宙中最冷的物体 Astronomers have a new powerful tool for looking deep into space while trying to better understand the origins of the universe. It is a new telescope that will look for

VOA标准英语2014--Ukraine Volunteer Militia Deploys to East During Cease-fire

Ukraine Volunteer Militia Deploys to East During Cease-fire NEAR KYIV More volunteers with Ukraine's Donbas Battalion, a pro-government militia that recently merged with the National Guard, were preparing to deploy to the restive east Monday - in the

VOA标准英语2014--国际制裁对俄罗斯石油业的影响

Sanctions Threat Weighs on Russian Oil Industry 国际制裁对俄罗斯石油业的影响 MOSCOW Russias economy runs on oil and gas, but with Russias economy on the edge of recession, a new threat has emerged: possible sanctions against energy tech

VOA常速英语2014--奥巴马权衡化解伊拉克危机方案

Obama Weighs in on Iraq Crisis 奥巴马权衡化解伊拉克危机方案 WASHINGTON President Barack Obama continues to rule out sending U.S. combat forces to Iraq, while voicing concern about Sunni militants who have seized large swaths of territor

VOA标准英语2014--难民促进当地经济

Refugees Boost Local Economy 难民促进当地经济 A new study says refugees do not have to be a burden on a host countrys resources. In fact, they can actually help boost the local economy if given the chance. The findings were released June 20th

VOA标准英语2014--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending June 21

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending June 21 Were counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending June 21, 2014. First and foremost, thank you for taking time out from watching the World Cup to che

VOA标准英语2014--研究蚂蚁或能帮助解决大问题

Study of Ants Could Yield Answers to Big Questions 研究蚂蚁或能帮助解决大问题 Scientists have always been fascinated with the high level of organization in ant societies -- from building life-saving rafts during floods to the way colonie

VOA常速英语2014--叙利亚石油资助伊拉克激进组织

Syrian Oil Finances ISIL Militants in Iraq 叙利亚石油资助伊拉克激进组织 LONDON The Sunni militant group that has taken over a large area of Iraq has financed its operations in part through an unlikely alliance with one of its enemies -

VOA标准英语2014--Militant Advance in Iraq Blow to Families of US Fallen

Militant Advance in Iraq Blow to Families of US Fallen MARSEILLES, ILLINOIS The rapid advance of Islamist militants through key cities in Iraq is forcing many Americans to re-examine the eight-year-long war that killed nearly 4,500 U.S. service membe