2018-08-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The movie version of Kevin Kwan's popular novel Crazy Rich Asians received a warm welcome at American theaters Wednesday and Thursday. Theater goers bought more than $8.5 million

2018-08-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

We present the short story "The Cop and the Anthem," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.Soapy moved restlessly on his seat i

2018-08-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Aretha Franklin, the American singer known as the "Queen of Soul," died Thursday at her home in Detroit, Michigan. She had spent many years battling cancer. She was 76 years old.Fr

2018-08-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The Ruling People's Party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has won all 125 parliamentary seats in the national election that took place last month.International observers and o

2018-08-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Israel has reopened its border crossing into the Gaza Strip, permitting food and other goods to be taken into the area.The crossing was closed July 9 in answer to rising violence b

2018-08-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In many places around the world, donkeys are used for carrying heavy loads.But at Donkey Park, the animals' only job is to offer comfort to visitors.Donkey Park is the creation of

2018-08-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

South Korea President Moon Jae-in says his government plans to begin a new railroad project with North Korea this year.However, Moon also said economic cooperation with North Korea

2018-08-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Many Android and iPhone owners use Google services on their mobile devices. Some of these services use GPS technology to collect information about the places people go.One of the m

2018-08-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Refugees carry few material goods with them when they flee war, violence or persecution in the homelands. But they do bring skills to their new countries.An exhibit in the United S

2018-08-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar became a major party's candidate for the state's 5th District in the United States Congress.Omar won the Democratic Party's primary ele

2018-08-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Turkey's President threatened Tuesday to boycott U.S. electronic goods because of what he calls an economic war against Turkey by the United States.President Erdogan told politica

2018-08-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

One American university is putting electronic voice-controlled assistants in every student housing room on campus.Saint Louis University recently announced it will equip every stud

2018-08-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Yosemite National Park reopened on Tuesday after a being closed for 20 days because of severe wildfires.The park is in the western state of California and has been suffering from s

2018-08-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke in Brazil Tuesday calling for closer ties with the country in defense issues and in space.Mattis urged military students in Rio de

2018-08-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

North and South Korean officials say their leaders will meet in North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, in September.The announcement followed high-level talks between representatives o

2018-08-14 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 new study from brain researchers helps explain how the human brain evolved, or changed over time, to permit peopl

2018-08-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The United States Military's Air Mobility Command says that refueling and resupplying the U.S. military may soon be done from space.Air Force General Carlton Everhart is the head

2018-08-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The cost of living in the United States is going up, notes writer Alissa Quart. As reported in the New York Post, Quart points to "the costs of housing, education, health care and

2018-08-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Wild animals are known to listen to each other for warnings that predators are near. Some birds, for example, flee when neighbors make a loud noise to announce a snake's presence.

2018-08-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In Nigeria, the militant Islamist group Boko Haram wants to end anything related to Western society – especially Western-style education. Even the name "Boko Haram" means "We

2018-08-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Choosing a college or university in the United States is not an exact science. It can be hard to know if you have made the right decision, no matter what school you attend.You migh

2018-08-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Now, Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English.On this show, we explore common phrases and expressions in American English.Today we talk about a saying th

2018-08-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Environmental groups and researchers are calling on the government of Laos to carry out an open investigation of the deadly collapse of a large dam.On July 23, part of the Xe-Pian-

2018-08-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A recent report confirms what Native Americans have always known: Most people in the United States know little, if anything, about American Indians. And what they do know is based

2018-08-11 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

President Donald Trump says the United States has decided to increase tariff rates on Turkish steel and aluminum.Trump announced the action Friday on Twitter.The tariff for steel i