2017-12-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

American health officials recently approved the first gene therapy treatment for an inherited disease – the type that can pass from parent to child.The treatment improves the

2017-12-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.As 2017 comes to a close, we look back at the Health & Lifestyle stories that were popular with our listeners.One w

2017-12-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Young people come from around the world to work in Silicon Valley. Some, however, are struggling to find the best way to care for their aging parents.Increasingly, they are turning

2017-12-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The year 2017 was marked by some rare scientific events and discoveries.A rare eclipse covers the USAmong the rare events of the year was a total solar eclipse visible across the U

2017-12-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

From VOA Learning English, I'm Caty Weaver.Today, Steve Ember and Shirley Griffith present a special program on Christmas traditions in the United States during the first half of

2017-12-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

VOA Learning English presents America's Presidents.Today we are talking about George Walker Bush. He took office in 2001 as the 43rd president.He has a similar name to another pre

2017-12-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories.On this show, we explore the origins and usage of common expressions in American English. Sometimes we tie the show to

2017-12-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

How much can walking really teach you? Can you learn enough from walking to make an entire college class about it?Kenneth Keffer thinks you can, and he should know. Keffer has been

2017-12-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In 1822, an American professor named Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem that redefined the image of Saint Nicholas. It was called "Account of a Visit from Saint Nicholas." He did no

2017-12-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The Trump administration on Friday recognized the results of Honduras' disputed presidential election, despite problems found by poll observers and calls from the U.S. Congress fo

2017-12-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Darkest Hour is a new historical drama from filmmaker Joe Wright. The movie shows how Winston Churchill urged the British people to fight against Nazi Germany during World War II.

2017-12-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Editor's Note: We are pleased to share a traditional holiday story with you, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. Karen Leggett adapted this story for VOA Learning English. Your

2017-12-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday in an emergency special session to reject U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.The U.N. r

2017-12-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Luciano Oliveira looks at the floor of the small poorly built wooden house where he lives. It is among thousands of similar poor homes in an occupation near the city of Sao Paulo.O

2017-12-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Many Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day.They might be surprised or disappointed by a family member's actions. They might be happy

2017-12-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to stop giving financial aid to countries that vote in favor of an emergency United Nations resolution this week.The draft resolution cal

2017-12-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Facebook has released new research suggesting social media can harm mental health when used in certain ways.The research is discussed in an online report titled "Hard Questions: Is

2017-12-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A new organization called the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is being criticized by health and anti-smoking groups.They accuse the foundation of acting secretly to assist tobacc

2017-12-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

What makes a film right for the holidays? It has to appeal to the whole family and moviegoers of all ages.This year, three high-budget films meet the requirements. Star Wars: The L

2017-12-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

North Korean hackers have taken millions of dollars in virtual currencies like bitcoin in recent attacks over the internet.Virtual currencies are forms of money that are not overse

2017-12-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

There is an English proverb that says, "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie." It means to not bring up an old problem.Researchers in Hungary have found another reason to let dogs keep on sleepin

2017-12-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Many English language teachers around the world face a common problem: large class sizes. A large number of students in a classroom can lead to difficulties for both the instructor

2017-12-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

An Amtrak train crashed in the American state of Washington Monday. At least six people died.The train was making its first-ever run along a faster route on existing railroad track

2017-12-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.For children, internet access is a double-edged sword. In other words, being able to get online can be both good an

2017-12-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new national security plan that calls for continuing his “America First” policies.Trump outlined his first major national sec