2019-12-06 所属栏目:AS IT IS

If you have been studying English even for a short time, chances are you have already heard or read hundreds of collocations.A collocation is a group of two or more words that is a

2019-12-04 所属栏目:AS IT IS

The United States and South Korea are meeting for the fourth time to reach an agreement on sharing defense costs.There are about 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea. The country shar

2019-12-03 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Maxence Melo of Tanzania did not set out to be a journalist.In 2006, he launched a website called Jamii Forums to give young people a place to speak openly and to fight corruption.

2019-12-02 所属栏目:AS IT IS

As a large explosion is heard in the distance, a St. Francis Satyr butterfly flies around, ready to lay as many as 100 eggs. At one point, this brown butterfly could be found in on

2019-12-01 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Climate change has brought a difficult new reality for the U.S. Arctic. Open water -- rather than sea ice – has become normal for the Chukchi Sea in the month of November.Res

2019-11-30 所属栏目:AS IT IS

This week we answer a question from Sophia. She writes:Question: What is the difference between "farther" and "further?" - SophiaAnswer:Dear Sophia,This is a good question. It is e

2019-11-28 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Many areas of North Africa, including Tunisia and Algeria, have seen a sharp decrease in rainfall over the last 50 years. Some experts say the lack of rainfall will worsen in the f

2019-11-27 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Rising temperatures are worrying truffle hunters in northwestern Italy. In and around the town of Alba, the most prized truffle -- a white one – can sell for two times the pr

2019-11-25 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Nigeria's Oscar Committee is urging Nigerian filmmakers to make more films in native languages. While some in the country's film industry like the idea of movies in more native l

2019-11-24 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Wofford College president Nayef Samhat knows the future of his school is at risk. The 1,600-student school based in Spartanburg, South Carolina is similar to many small, private co

2019-11-23 所属栏目:AS IT IS

This week we answer a question from Reza in Bangladesh. Reza writes:Question: "Trust me" or "believe me?"
When I try to make my friend understand I am right with what I say, which

2019-11-22 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore two relatively new methods of communicating: text messages and internet forums.We will talk about two common expressions you might see: l

2019-11-21 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Many of America's cranberry farmers are struggling because of major price drops and continuing international trade tension.But some farmers of this popular fruit have found a new

2019-11-20 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Nearly 8 million people visited the Czech capital of Prague last year, making it one of the most visited cities in Europe.Many visitors walk through the old city and take pictures

2019-11-19 所属栏目:AS IT IS

People across the United States are putting up tall, narrow structures to help a little bird called the chimney swift. They hope the birds will use these structures as nesting area

2019-11-18 所属栏目:AS IT IS

South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, is slowly trying to rebuild after years of conflict.South Sudan has the lowest literacy rate of any country worldwide. Only 27 percent of

2019-11-17 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quieted down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Merc

2019-11-16 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Student leaders of the newspaper covering Northwestern University have faced two waves of criticism recently.Readers were critical of the newspaper's reporting about protests at t

2019-11-15 所属栏目:AS IT IS

This is Everyday Grammar.Today, I want to begin by asking you to listen to two sentences and compare their meanings. Are the meanings the same or different? Here are the sentences:

2019-11-14 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Protests against climate change have been taking place in many countries throughout the year. Yet energy officials from one area appear unlikely to support calls to suspend use of

2019-11-13 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Self-exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy says the European Union's proposal to limit trade with Cambodia could support democracy there.He spoke from Malaysia after both

2019-11-12 所属栏目:AS IT IS

When Dena Espenscheid answered an advertisement on social media, her sister warned her that she could have problems.The ad was a weekend vacation to an unknown destination.The offe

2019-11-11 所属栏目:AS IT IS

The city of Beirut in Lebanon appears to be a picture of elegance and success. It has French stores selling costly goods, pricey hotels and its streets are filled with imported car

2019-11-10 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Twenty-one-year-old Shamim Pretty has found shelter in a Kampala safe house for the past three years.Shamim Pretty is not her real name. She told VOA when she was 16 years old, her

2019-11-09 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Today we answer a question from Alan in China.Question: I'm wondering about the difference between "try" or "do one's best." My English teacher told me they are same. But I belie