2017-05-29 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 James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States.He was the third in a series of unsucces

2017-05-28 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died in war.Schools and government o

2017-05-28 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

American Rosalie Stoke is one of the millions of college students with a bright future ahead of her.Stoke was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She studies chemical engineering at the V

2017-05-28 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A human hand can find a tool without looking, or put down a glass of water without spilling.But for robots, these actions are harder than they seem. That is because using a hand re

2017-05-28 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

There is a new kind of glasses that permits people considered legally blind to see again.The company eSight created these unusual glasses. They are electronic, and work by flooding

2017-05-27 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In summer, people around the world seek rest and relaxation on a beach.Depending on where you live, you might enjoy playing in ocean waves or visiting a beach along a peaceful lake

2017-05-27 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

We present the first of four parts of the short story "Love of Life," by Jack London. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.The two men move

2017-05-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

This is What’s Trending Today…Diana Bloom from the American state of Virginia posted a photo on Twitter last week that is getting a lot of attention right now. It has

2017-05-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Americans have been fighting over how to create congressional districts since 1789.That was when James Madison was elected to the House of Representatives although his Virginia dis

2017-05-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Imagine you are watching the 1991 American film City Slickers. It tells the story of an unhappy man and two of his friends. The men agree they need a short break from their day-to-

2017-05-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Scientists say they have discovered a possible cure for all five known Ebola viruses. Antibodies that are used in the cure were discovered in the blood of a survivor.Kartik Chandra

2017-05-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Google announced new technology at its yearly developers conference last week. Many of these announcements involve updates to existing tech, instead of new gadgets. These updates m

2017-05-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Brazilian Zarela Mosquera moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was difficult. Mosquera says she was a bratty teenager, as a result. But it was no

2017-05-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A suicide bomber killed at least 22 people in an attack at a concert in the northern English city of Manchester.More than 50 others were injured.The attack happened Monday night at

2017-05-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Universities and colleges in the United States are trying new programs for international students to increase enrollment and income.Some universities are experimenting with bringin

2017-05-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Farmers and fruit growers in the United States depend heavily on immigrants to grow and harvest their crops.Most immigrants working on American farms are Hispanic and come from Mex

2017-05-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

State universities in California are planning to limit admission of undergraduate students from other states and from overseas.The decision follows release of a report by the state

2017-05-23 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.Americans love food trends. Much like clothing, some foods are more popular at times than others. The United States

2017-05-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Business leaders are reacting to a new trade deal between the United States and China.The deal includes initial agreements on agricultural trade, financial services, investment and

2017-05-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

About 110 million years ago, a large plant-eating dinosaur covered with sharp points walked the land. Called a nodosaur, it is now the best example of its kind ever found.This new

2017-05-22 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 Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. He took office in 1853 at age 48. At t

2017-05-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In 1980, American graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was selling his drawings for $50 each. This week, his painting “Untitled” sold in New York for $110.5 million.Onl

2017-05-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English.On this program, we explore words and expressions that Americans use in everyday conversations.Often, some of the most common

2017-05-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

American University graduate student Kwame Gayle said he was angry when someone hung bananas from nooses on campus. It occurred the same day a black woman became student government

2017-05-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein gave his reason for naming a special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election: trust.Rosenstein said it is important