CNN 2010-04-21

A volcano in Iceland had been dormant for more than 180 years. But then a few weeks ago, this started. The volcano is erupting, and some scientists say it could last for more than a year. That's about how long it went the last time this happened，th

US College Students Choose Diversity Over Free Speech

Paula Molina-Acostas concerns for her own safety on her college campus first started to grow over a year ago. Molina-Acosta studies at the University of Maryland, or UMD, in College Park, Maryland. In the fall of 2016, students began seeing the words

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-01 Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Shines on Diversity

AS IT IS 2013-06-01 Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Shines on Diversity Hello and welcome to As It Is. Im June Simms in Washington. Today, we take a trip to the imaginary planet Krypton to witness the historic birth of Superman and to hear about how he ca

Actors Criticize 'White' Oscars for Lack of Diversity

Actors Criticize 'White' Oscars for Lack of Diversity The Academy Awards ceremony is Hollywoods biggest night of the year for actors and filmmakers. But this year, some are refusing to attend the ceremony. They are calling for a boycott. They are boy

VOA标准英语2009-Severe Weather Pattern Threatens Asia-Pacifi

Climatologists are warning that an El Nino weather pattern, which can spark severe floods, forest fires and droughts, could develop in the coming weeks across the Asia-Pacific region. Heavy early morning fog hangs over Sydney Harbor Bridge, 04 Jun 2

VOA标准英语2013--Diversity on Display at US Presidential Inauguration

Diversity on Display at US Presidential Inauguration The diversity of the Presidents supporters was on display at the Inauguration. Ramona Natera from Wisconsin is part of Latinas United for Obama that helped secure Hispanic support in the last elect

VOA标准英语2009-Study Unlocks Genetic Diversity in Africa

A group of scientists has unveiled what they say is the most comprehensive study ever of African genes which they say gives new insight into the origins of humans. The genetic study, a compilation of two big studies, confirms theories that modern hu

VOA英语2010年-Plan to Protect Food Supply Against Global W

The largest effort ever to protect global food supplies against climate change was announced Friday in Rome. One-fifth of the world's plants are threatened with extinction. It's Cary Fowler's mission to fight back. He's the executive director of the

VOA标准英语2011--Diversity Can Enrich Workplace

Diversity Can Enrich Workplace As in many offices around the United States, people of different backgrounds work at the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington D.C. Richard Regan, a Native American, joined the IRS a year ago. A mem

Diversity Works Well in Ethnically 'Mixed Up' Virginia Community

Diversity Works Well in Ethnically 'Mixed Up' Virginia Community During the current presidential campaign, anti-immigrant sentiment seems to have grown in the U.S. But for one community outside the nation's capital, home to more than 130 ethnic group

2007年VOA标准英语-Western Pattern Diet Linked to Recurring Colon

By Melinda Smith Washington 15 August 2007 The Western diet, consisting of high fatfoods, is not beneficialfor cancer patients Worldwide statistics show that colon cancer kills more than 600,000 people every year. Now, a new study confirms that diet

美国国家公共电台 NPR How The Diversity Visa Lottery Works

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: One of the details we've learned about the suspect in the New York terror attack is that he was a native of Uzbekistan. He came to this country through a visa lottery system. This lottery is open to people from countries that hav

美国国家公共电台 NPR Beyond The Pale (Male): Marvel, Diversity And A Changing Comics Readership

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: For most of their history, superheroes were white guys. That's changing. Alongside Superman and Captain America, there are more and more superheroes who are women or people of color or both. But this week, a Marvel Comics executive

环球英语 — 59：Saving Crop Diversity

Voice 1 Thank you for joining us for todays Spotlight. Im Courtney Schutt. Voice 2 And Im Ryan Geertsma. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 I

每日一词【1163】diversity：多元

今天我们要学的词是diversity。 Diversity, 多元。 The school is committed to improve the diversity of its student body, 学校致力于提高学生的多元化。星期一是美国法定假日，马丁.路德金日。 It's a time for peopl

学个词Learn a Word 第1163期 Diversity

今天我们要学的词是diversity。 Diversity, 多元。 The school is committed to improve the diversity of its student body, 学校致力于提高学生的多元化。星期一是美国法定假日，马丁.路德金日。 It's a time for peopl

Why smells from childhood mean so much

Why smells from childhood mean so much Why does the hint of certain smells instantly transport you back to childhood? It may be because the first smell you associate with an object is given privileged status in the brain Yaara Yeshurun and colleagues

经济学人:军装 真正隐形

Military uniforms 军装 Out of sight 真正隐形 Expense and stupidity too big to camouflage迷彩服也不再能伪装目标巨大的支出和愚蠢 I WEAR camo so I can feel safe, says Sean, a member of the navy reserve. He cannot quite fathom wh

At the Department Store (1)

At the Department Store 在百货公司 Key Sentences（重点句子） May I see these ties？ 请让我看看这些领带好吗？ Here's a nice－looking one. 这条挺好看。 These are silk ties embroidered with dragons， pandas or goldfishes.

CCTV9英语新闻：Annual Cape Town Carnival celebrates diversity

The streets of Cape Town came to life as the seventh annual Cape Town Carnival paraded its way down the citys main streets. More than 50 talented community groups performed dances and acts that represented their interpretation of the street life them