VOA标准英语2015--纪录片探讨墨西哥毒品暴力对社会的影响

Documentary Explores Impact of Drug Violence on Mexican Society 纪录片探讨墨西哥毒品暴力对社会的影响 AUSTIN, TEXAS Drug-related violence in Mexico has claimed tens of thousands of lives in recent years as rival gangs compete for the

VOA标准英语2015--Global Chatter Continues on Iran Nuclear Accord

Global Chatter Continues on Iran Nuclear Accord WASHINGTON Thursdays landmark political accord on Irans nuclear program remains a focal point of commentary around the world. Debate on the preliminary deal will likely consume Washington when Congress

VOA标准英语2015--Americans Clash Over Religious-Freedom Laws

Americans Clash Over Religious-Freedom Laws Religious-freedom measures in Indiana and Arkansas have focused national attention on cultural divisions between the countrys two main political parties, while igniting heated debate between liberal and con

VOA标准英语2015--Targeted Treatment May Improve Odds for Breast Cancer Patients

Targeted Treatment May Improve Odds for Breast Cancer Patients WASHINGTON New research could change the way breast cancer is treated. When Shante Thomas was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, it came as a complete shock. Am I going to die? Honestl

VOA常速英语2015--科学家们创造可触摸的虚拟影像

Scientists Create 'Touchable' Virtual Objects 科学家们创造可触摸的虚拟影像 Technology is already capable of tricking most of our senses ... laser holography can create three-dimensional images where nothing exists, stereo sound can surr

VOA常速英语2015--德国帮渡海移民摆脱重建自信

German Program Helps Migrants Overcome Traumatic Experience at Sea 德国帮渡海移民摆脱重建自信 Migrants fleeing poverty and violence in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia risk life and limb to reach safety in Europe. After a long a

VOA常速英语2015--IMF提供埃博拉有关融资援助

IMF提供埃博拉有关融资援助 The International Monetary Fund has announced a 330 million dollar financing package for the countries hardest hit by the Ebola epidemic. It includes 170 million dollars in debt relief. The economies of Guinea, Li

VOA常速英语2015--加州麻疹疫情接种疫苗闹纠纷

加州麻疹疫情接种疫苗闹纠纷 Sandy Roffman is not vaccinating her daughter, Brooklyn, but not by choice. 桑迪罗夫曼并没有让她的女儿布鲁克林接种疫苗,但这是身不由己之举。 We were told that she was diagnosed wit

VOA常速英语2015--世界银行估计埃博拉的经济影响

世界银行估计埃博拉的经济影响 The World Bank estimates Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone will lose more than $1.5 billion this year in economic growth due to Ebola. However, the economic effect on the West Africa region overall is now exp

VOA常速英语2015--奥巴马国情咨文演讲受到恐怖主义袭击挑战

奥巴马国情咨文演讲受到恐怖主义袭击挑战 The ceremonial pageantry of Tuesday's presidential speech before a joint session of Congress comes against a backdrop of ramped-up security on both sides of the Atlantic. 周二礼仪庆典总统

VOA常速英语2015--奥巴马即将发表国情咨文讲话

奥巴马即将发表国情咨文讲话 WHITE HOUSE With his popularity ratings starting to improve as a result of an improving economy and lower unemployment, President Barack Obama is preparing to focus on his domestic accomplishments in his upcomi

VOA常速英语2015--奥斯维辛幸存者的故事

奥斯维辛幸存者的故事 Dagmar Lieblova was 14 when she arrived at Auschwitz in December 1943, along with her entire Czech Jewish family. All of them were to die there, but she was able to leave after several months due to a bureaucratic mix-u

VOA常速英语2105--动物园的动物们展现与生俱来艺术天赋

动物园的动物们展现与生俱来艺术天赋 Francois began his artistic career two years ago. The sloth bear has a unique way to paint, using his breath. His keeper, Stacey Tabellario, said that although it might look odd, it's actually a ver

VOA常速英语2015--UNICEF称全球教育面临危机

UNICEF称全球教育面临危机 The U.N. Childrens Fund says global education is in crisis. In a new report, UNICEF warns millions of children are not learning the very basics. The report was released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerla

VOA常速英语2015--手机支付让更多内罗毕贫民窟居民用上洁净水

手机支付让更多内罗毕贫民窟居民用上洁净水 Kayole slum,more than 100,000 people live here. 卡罗勒贫民窟，大约有10多万人在这里过活。 For decades the now-deserted public borehole had been the only source of water. 现

VOA常速英语2015--避免意外怀孕及其风险

避免意外怀孕及其风险 A new study says the vast majority of unwanted pregnancies every year could be avoided if women had access to modern contraception. The findings appear in the online version of Human Reproduction. 一项新研究表明，

VOA标准英语2015--Ukrainian Town Cut Off by Fighting Struggles to Survive

Ukrainian Town Cut Off by Fighting Struggles to Survive KRASNOHORIVKA, EASTERN UKRAINE In eastern Ukraine, villages cut off by military front lines are on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Ukraine's Kyiv government can't seem to get supplies in sup

VOA标准英语2015--Advocates Rally for Gender Pay Parity, New Legislation

Advocates Rally for Gender Pay Parity, New Legislation NEW YORK Activists gathered in New York on Tuesday Equal Pay Day to highlight a long-standing national problem: the gender pay gap. Congress passed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, but more than 50 yea

VOA标准英语2015--Reenactments Mark 150th Anniversary of US Civil War

Reenactments Mark 150th Anniversary of US Civil War WASHINGTON In historic Appomattox, Virginia, reenactments marked a surrender that many historians believe effectively ended the U.S. Civil War 150 years ago. After Confederate troops were cornered b

VOA标准英语2015--Teen Business Owner Creates Recipe for Success

Teen Business Owner Creates Recipe for Success ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND Like many people, Bree Britt dreamed of starting her own business. But unlike many people, the 16-year-old didnt wait till she grew up to become an entrepreneur. Shes already launched