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

2019-11-08 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Imagine you want to improve your writing skills. Perhaps you would like to take an English test or use English in a business email.Today on Everyday Grammar, we will talk about som

2019-11-07 所属栏目:AS IT IS

The United States tourism industry is facing a problem: A drop in the number of Chinese visiting U.S. cities and states.Close to 3 million Chinese traveled to the country last year

2019-11-06 所属栏目:AS IT IS

New York's Broad Channel neighborhood is an island in more ways than one. Politically, its population actively supports U.S. President Donald Trump -- in a liberal city.But Broad

2019-11-05 所属栏目:AS IT IS

A lawyer said over the weekend that the person he represents is ready to answer questions from Republicans on an American congressional committee.Lawyer Mark Zaid's comments appea

2019-11-04 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Pato, a 19-year-old silverback gorilla, walked using his arms and legs toward an infant gorilla, Macibiri.Pato sat beside her and ran his long fingers through her fur.He was lookin

2019-11-03 所属栏目:AS IT IS

Not long ago, Nabipur was a quiet farming village in northern India. Now the village is home to several large furnaces. They burn old tires from Western countries. The air is somet