National Folk Festival

By Jerilyn Watson Broadcast: September 15, 2003 (THEME) VOICE ONE: Thousands of people gathered recently for an event that celebrates the traditions of many of the groups that have come to America. I'

新标准初中英语八年级(下):UNIT1 South Africa

[00:00.00]Module 11 NELSON MANDELA [00:06.24]UNIT 1 I'm about to go to South Africa. [00:11.77]1 Listen and read. Then say. [00:16.29]Are you going somewhere, Dad? [00:18.53]Yes. I'm about to go to South Africa. [00:22.50]I have to do some work there

哪些少有的习惯能助你走向成功

What are some uncommon habits that contribute to success? 哪些非同寻常的习惯可以助你成功？ 获得108好评的回答@Nela Canovic： All 5 of these habits have one thing in common: they can help you train your brain to focus on whats m

IN THE NEWS - Congo Volcano

IN THE NEWS - January 26, 2002: Congo Volcano By Caty Weaver This is Steve Ember the VOA Special English program, IN THE NEWS. Last week, a volcano exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hot me

2006年VOA标准英语-Eruption of Volcano Imminent; Indonesian G

By Marianne Kearney Jakarta 13 May 2006 Mount Merapi in photo taken from Bebeng villages in Yogyakarta, central Java, May 13 2006 Indonesia has raised the alert level for the Merapi volcano in central

AP 2011-08-21

[1]President Barack Obama plans a major post-Labor Day speech unveiling new ideas to create jobs and help those who are struggling. At least one Republican presidential candidate says it's too little, too late on the economy. [2]Police in Tampa say a

2007年VOA标准英语-West Africans Back in Africa after Failing to R

By Nico Colombant Dakar 27 April 2007 Several groups of West Africans, attempting to cross by boat from Senegal to Spain, were caught this week. Some of them are now back in Senegal after their boat began to sink and they were rescued at sea. More th

美国国家公共电台 NPR Despite Dangers, Intimidation, Guatemalans Still Seek A Better Life In U.S.

Despite Dangers, Intimidation, Guatemalans Still Seek A Better Life In U.S. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Despite a crackdown by the Trump administration, there's new data showing the number of Central Americans crossing illegally into the U.S. is on the rise

Yaya Toure wins CAF African Player of the Year

ACCRA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ivoirian and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was crowned the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Best Player of the Year for the second consecutive time at an Awards Gala held at the Banquet Hall of the State House

African Sleeping Sickness

78 非洲睡眠病在撒哈拉沙漠南部国家猖獗蔓延 DATE=8-6-01 TITLE=DEVELOPMENT REPORT - African Sleeping Sickness BYLINE=Nancy Steinbach （Startat 59

美国人的友谊观

美国人的友谊观 Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends.

Kenya bids for 2019 Africa Cup

NAIROBI, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) jointly with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are in the process of submitting a bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the 2015 Africa Youth Championships. After the

China, Africa to build new model for NGO cooperation

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Participants in the second China-Africa People's Forum called for the establishment of a new model for NGO cooperation between China and African countries. About 300 delegates from China and 35 African states are attendin

美国国家公共电台 NPR Drought Threatens Crops, Wildlife Along Spain's Guadalquivir River Delta

LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: This summer, we'll be bringing you stories on the effects of climate change on people around the world. We begin in Spain and Portugal, where an early summer heat wave has ignited devastating forest fires. More than 60 peop

South African Platinum Producer Fires 12,000 Workers

South African Platinum Producer Fires 12,000 Workers JOHANNESBURG The worlds biggest platinum producer has fired 12,000 workers in South Africa after they engaged in an illegal strike, company officials said Friday. The nations main mineworkers' unio

South African Miners Still Determined Following Shootout

RUSTENBURG, South Africa Two days after the shootout at a mine in South Africa where 34 striking miners died, the atmosphere is still very heavy on the site, as the miners remain undeterred in their strike for a better salary. In addition to the 34 m

African women clubs championship set to begin in Kenya

NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The African Women's Volleyball Clubs Championships will kick off in Nairobi on Thursday with three local clubs tipped to be the main contenders for the trophy. Led by the defending champions, Kenya Prisons, the host nation

Africa Shows Increasing Economic Growth, Says Ex-Belgium PM

Belgiums former prime minister says the launch of Forbes Afrique magazine is an indication of dramatic economic growth under way in Africa. Guy Verhofstadt, who is also leader of the Liberals and Democrats in the European parliament, said there are s

Africa Sci-tech Forum Promotes Homegrown Innovation

Experts and officials gathered at the first Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation in Nairobi, Kenya are seeking African solutions to African problems. Participants are calling for African governments to fund and promote research and deve

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2013

JOHNNEBSURG, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The committee preparing for hosting African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2013 in South Africa on Sunday announced the country is ready to host the tournament. The Local Organizing Committee Chief Executive Officer Mvuzo Mbe