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US Holds Elections on November 6 On Tuesday, November 6, Americans will choose hundreds of federal lawmakers and state officials. The election is called the midterm because it comes in the middle of the presidents four-year term. But even though the
While US Lags on Paid Maternity Leave, Some States Make Progress 美国滞后的带薪产假在一些州取得进展 While the United States is the only developed country in the world that does not offer paid maternity leave for new mothers, both of
Democrats Win Control of House, Creating Divide in Congress The Democratic Party is set to take control of the United States House of Representatives, following the countrys midterm elections Tuesday. The Republican Party will keep its majority in th
THE MAKING OF A NATION - The Inaugural Addresses of President Thomas Jefferson From VOA Learning English,Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION a program of American history for people learning english. I'm Steve Ember. On March fourth, eighteen-oh-one, T
1. pronounced,明显的,显著的。 eg:He spoke with a pronounced English accent. 他说话带着浓重的英国口音。 2. majority,过半数,大多数。 eg:The majority were on Ben's side. 大多数人都站在本的一边。
In these ways slavery had ceased to be a vital institution north of Maryland and Kentucky. 通过这些努力,在马里兰和肯塔基北部已经不存在有效的奴隶制机构, Why should slavery be allowed west of the Mississippi River? 为什
Now Your Turn A: Wow! Youve bought a discman! It does look nice! B: Youd better buy one as well. I strongly recommend it. A: Why? What can it do for you? B: I find it relaxing to listen to music on it. A: I can understand. After a days work I like to
Good evening, my fellow Americans. Tonight I want to talk to you on a subject of deep concern to all Americans and to many people in all parts of the world, the war in Vietnam. I believe that one of the reasons for the deep division about Vietnam is
IN THE NEWS - Powerful U.S. Lawmaker Accused of Election Law Violation in Texas By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: Saturday, October 01, 2005 I'm Steve Ember with IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. On Wed
The European Parliament has set the ball rolling for Jean-Claude Juncker, the former prime minister of Luxembourg, to be the President of the European Commission. In a statement, the European Parliament says it backs Juncker, a candidate of the cente
By Peta Thornycroft Harare 02 April 2008 Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has lost its majority in parliament according to the latest official result from the Zimbabwe Election Commission. And, as Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA from Harare, this new
By Peter Fedynsky Kyiv 03 October 2007 With less than half a percent of ballots still uncounted in Ukraine's special parliamentary election, President Viktor Yushchenko has called for the country's three leading parties to begin coalition talks. But
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Today began with the news that President Trump was canceling his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. A couple of hours later, congressional leaders sat down with senior intelligence and Justice Department official
奥巴马呼吁国会议员支持他对叙利亚政府采取军事行动 As members of Congress return to Washington from their summer recess, President Barack Obama is lobbying skeptical lawmakers for the authority to use military force against Syri
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COPENHAGEN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The 19-year-old Danish soccer talent Christian Eriksen was selected as national Player of the Year by an overwhelming majority here on Monday. The midfielder, one of the brilliant stars in Danish football, received 60.6
Hong Kong is preparing for a crucial vote on election reform. The special administrative regions Legislative Council will debate a reform package that will give as many as five million people a more direct say in who will become the citys next chief
JERUSALEM, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to clinch a deal with the nationalist Jewish Home party late Wednesday night, securing a new ruling coalition with a tiny majority in the 120-member parliament. At a j
Conservative David Cameron Wins 保守党的戴维卡梅伦获胜 After days of political horse-trading the UK finally has a new government and a new Prime Minister, following the resignation of Labour's Gordon Brown on Tuesday evening. Since last Th
今天我们要学的词是 genetically modified. Genetically modified 转基因的。Officials are considering using genetically modified mosquitoes to fight the zika virus in Houston. 有关官员考虑使用转基因蚊子在休斯敦打击寨卡病