2016-09-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

British Prime Minister Theresa May will let a Chinese company invest in Britain’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power center.Some people are concerned the decision will open Britai

2016-09-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A group of college students is hoping to place a satellite powered only by water into an orbit around the moon.The students are from Cornell University in the state of New York. Th

2016-09-26 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

What do otters, chimpanzees, and one species of crow have in common?All three are animals. They also use tools.Scientists have long known that a crow native to New Caledonia is abl

2016-09-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Only 60 percent of students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an American college or university finish their study program within six years.That information comes from the Unite

2016-09-25 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

September is suicide prevention month in the United States.The World Health Organization (WHO) considers suicide a worldwide problem.WHO reports that 800,000 people take their own

2016-09-25 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.This is the program that explores the origin and uses of popular words and expressions in American English. Today, we

2016-09-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

There may be conflicts, poverty and disease in Africa, but the president of the United States says the direction of the continent is unmistakable.President Barack Obama told busine

2016-09-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A large bookstore in a small U.S. town has succeeded for many years by giving people a chance to buy a lot of books for a low price.The large and simple bookstore is in the small e

2016-09-24 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories!Our story is called "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky." It was written by Stephen Crane. We will listen to the story in two parts.

2016-09-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Americans are preparing for the first of three debates involving the candidates for president.The first debate takes place on September 26. It will be held at Hofstra University in

2016-09-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Saturday, September 24.What began years ago as legislation under then-President George W. Bush will soon be the ne

2016-09-23 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Many American western movies use a common plot element:A mysterious man appears in a small, dusty town. He speaks to people in a short, purposeful way. He shows confidence and stre

2016-09-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A United States government agency mistakenly offered citizenship to over 800 immigrants who had been ordered to leave the country.This information comes from a report this week by

2016-09-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

People suffering from depression are finding help when electromagnetic waves enter their brains.Mental health experts estimate that depression affects more than 120 million people

2016-09-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Even if you are not getting a new iPhone, you can make your phone feel like new with an update. Apple released iOS 10 last week. It brings new iPhone features and changes some Appl

2016-09-22 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Chinese and U.S. officials are said to be investigating a Chinese business with ties to North Korea.The business is suspected of helping the North Korean government avoid internati

2016-09-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Americans are still frustrated with the economy although new economic information suggests people are working and pay is higher.Many people say the economic recovery has left them

2016-09-21 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

English learners can improve their pronunciation by working with pitch humming.This advice comes from Tamara Jones. She works for the English Language Center at Howard Community Co

2016-09-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The suspect in two bombings Saturday in New York City and New Jersey has been captured after being wounded in a gun battle with police.The 28-year-old suspect was identified as Ahm

2016-09-20 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.A group of friends from around the world have gathered because they all have something in common. They all want to

2016-09-20 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

World leaders will gather at United Nations headquarters in New York this week for the yearly meetings of the U.N. General Assembly.The leaders have been invited to a special summi

2016-09-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

On November 8 this year, Americans across the country will vote for president. But the candidate who wins the most votes will not necessarily be the winner.Instead, the U.S. has a

2016-09-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The average American throws away about 84 kilos of plastic every year.Much of that ends up in the ocean, according to the marine research group Algalita. Almost half is thrown away

2016-09-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Researchers say public mistrust of vaccines is causing diseases like measles and yellow fever to spread.The scientists said the lower levels of trust can lead to people refusing va

2016-09-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Hello! This is the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories.On this weekly program, we explore the origin and usage of common expressions in American English.For examp