2019-02-17 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

The American military wants to expand its use of artificial intelligence, or AI, for war. But it says the technology will be deployed in respect to the nation's values.The United

2019-02-17 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Social organizations have long been a part of the student experience at colleges and universities in the United States.Fraternities and sororities have been a major part of the exp

2019-02-17 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories.Each week we teach expressions often used in American English. We explain how to use them and sometimes where they com

2019-02-17 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Amazon shocked many people last week when it cancelled plans to set up a big new headquarters in New York City.Amazon's decision means the company is suspending plans to develop p

2019-02-17 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Many women around the world use skin-lightening beauty products in an effort to improve their looks.The World Health Organization, or WHO, reports that the country with the highest

2019-02-16 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

American President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency so that he can get the money needed to build a wall along the nation's border with Mexico.The move is seen

2019-02-16 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

The American space agency NASA had expected its rover called Opportunity to operate on Mars for just 90 days. But the vehicle kept exploring for 15 years after landing on the red p

2019-02-16 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Glenn Close is laughing hard as she stands in the doorway to her New York City home. Her loyal little white dog is circling an arriving reporter.Both are stars in their own right.

2019-02-16 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

We present part one of the short story "Hearts and Crosses," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.Baldy woods reached for a dr

2019-02-16 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

More and more Americans are examining their own genetic information to find answers about health issues and family history.And more and more are also doing the same for their dogs.

2019-02-16 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Today on Ask a Teacher, a reader from Brazil asks about two common adverbs. Here is his question:Question:Hello from Brazil! Teacher, could you explain to us how and when to use "a

2019-02-15 所属栏目:voa标准英语|美国之音常速英语下载|在线收听

Africa is facing no shortage of conflicts or challenges, either man-made or natural.
Volunteers at Sarajevo Airport welcomed the European Youth Olympic torch on Friday. The compet

2019-02-15 所属栏目:voa标准英语|美国之音常速英语下载|在线收听

Africa is facing no shortage of conflicts or challenges, either man-made or natural.
But UN chief Guterres believes reinvigorated cooperation between the world body and African Un

2019-02-15 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

European aircraft maker Airbus has announced it will stop making the world's largest passenger airplane.The French-based manufacturer said Thursday it plans to stop making the Air

2019-02-15 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

The oldest known wild bird in the world has become a mother again.American wildlife officials said the egg of a Laysan albatross named Wisdom opened earlier this month. It happened

2019-02-15 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

For years, Park I Seul either ate too little or too much as she worked toward her dream of becoming a fashion model.But she is not tall enough or thin enough to be a model in usual

2019-02-15 所属栏目:AS IT IS

The middle of February is winter here in Washington, DC. I walked outside this morning and the temperature was below freezing! And I made the mistake of wearing light clothing. So

2019-02-14 所属栏目:voa标准英语|美国之音常速英语下载|在线收听

No pee on plants or mailbox, that’s my rule. This is Gretl. She’s just a puppy. She’s a cavalier king poodle mix. The five most important things to be successful in the dog walk

2019-02-14 所属栏目:voa标准英语|美国之音常速英语下载|在线收听

“Where walls go up, illegal crossings go way, way down. I will get it built”, an unwavering president still at odds with an unwavering House Speaker. “There’s not going to be a

2019-02-14 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

At the Westminster Dog Show in New York, wire fox terriers continue to win.A wire fox from Brazil who had already won big in Europe became America's top dog Tuesday night.The winn

2019-02-14 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

There has been a lot of publicity recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?W

2019-02-14 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

At sunset every day, loud sounds can be heard coming from the sky in a community just east of Los Angeles.The noises are from parrots. The colorful birds have become part of everyd

2019-02-14 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Two men in their 70s are candidates in the Nigerian presidential election on Saturday. Yet half of the country's registered voters are young people between 18 and 35 years of age.

2019-02-13 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Thailand saw several eventful days after a princess' name was officially entered -- and then struck down -- as a candidate for prime minister. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol is the o

2019-02-13 所属栏目:VOA慢速英语|美国之音慢速英语听力下载

Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife during the winter months. But many bird experts say the experience is often more pleasant for people than for birds. And it might e