THIS IS AMERICA - Social Scientists Rethink City Living SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Shirley Griffith. STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. This week on our program, we tell you why an economist has written a

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We humans dont always make the best choices. But now a study in the journal Neuron demonstrates that maybe our brains do make the best possible decisionsbut only if its done unconsciously. Alex Pouget at the University of Rochester takes a look at un

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Condition of Oceans Affects Human Health From VOA Learning English, this is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in Special English. Im Shirley Griffith. And Im Christopher Cruise. Today, we tell about a new way to measure the health of the worl

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AMERICAN MOSAIC - Author Lisa See Talks About Her New Book 'Dreams of Joy' FAITH LAPIDUS: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Faith Lapidus. On our program this week, we play songs from some of Broadways top musicals We tel

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A: Hi, may I speak to Ryan, please? B: This is Ryan you are speaking with. What can I do for you? A: Hi, Ryan, this is Malia, and I will not be coming to work today. B: What is wrong with you? A: I have really bad poison oak and cant stop itching. B:

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A: Good afternoon, Jim. This is Olivia. B: Oh, hi, Olivia. How can I help you? A: I'm going to be moving out. B: Oh, really? When are you leaving? A: I'll be leaving on the last day of June. B: Any particular reason? A: I got a new job. B: Congratula

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A: Hello, Jim. It's Olivia. B: Hi, there. What can I do for you today? A: You should know that I'll be moving out in a while. B: Gee, that's too bad. What day do you plan to leave? A: June 30 is my last day. B: I hope it's not your neighbors or the l

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A: Am I speaking with someone from the water company? B: Yes. Can I assist you with something? A: I certainly hope so. B: Whats the problem? A: I will be moving into a new house in a few days B: What exactly do you need my help with? A: Ill need you

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A: Hi, how are you. Is Alice there? B: Speaking. What's up? A: Why haven't you answered the phone? B: My bad, I had chores to do. A: That's all right. B: What was the reason for your call? A: I want to do something tomorrow with you. B: Sounds good.

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Man Utd beat QPR, Arsenal held by Villa

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今天我们要学的词是repeal. Repeal, 撤销,废止。在国会中期选举中, California voters rejected a call by the teachers unions to repeal a series of tax breaks for corporations, 加州选民否决了教师工会提出撤销公司减税

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Palermo throw victory away, says Gasperini ROME, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Palermo head coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his side threw away an incredible opportunity following they drew 2-2 with AC Milan on Tuesday. The Sicilians were 2-0 up after 47 minut

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WUHAN, April 1, (Xinhua) -- An annual three-month fishing ban began on Sunday on the middle and lower reaches of China's Yangtze River as part of efforts to preserve fish stocks. The ban, which will be in place from April 1 to June 30, also applies t

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Ah, last year, I went to Portugal just after Christmas. And I stayed there until well, just after new years this year.Ah in Portugal, I met up with one of my friends from Toronto. He had family that lived in Portugal, because his family was originall

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ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The partially collapsed viaduct in Henan Province was up to the standards and had passed latest quality test, an official with the provincial transportation authorities said on Saturday. A part of the expressway viaduct

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Pakistan, U.S. defense officials vow to defeat al-Qaeda

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BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A new wave of massive spending plans rolled out in recent months by local governments to boost the flagging economy has sparked concerns over wasteful investments and potential local government debt risks. Changsha, capita

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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Train stations are instituting seasonal measures on Monday to cope with large numbers of travelers during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. Starting from Monday, passengers will be able to buy train tickets up to 20 da

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Congressional Leaders Optimistic About Fiscal Talks WHITE HOUSE Republican and Democratic congressional leaders voiced optimism after White House talks Friday with President about chances for an agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff facing th

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The European Union says manipulating a benchmark interest rate in London should be a criminal offense. The EU called Wednesday for its 27 member states to set criminal penalties for rigging interest rates to affect the LIBOR [London Interbank Offered

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