2018-03-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Astronomers have observed what they believe is the formation of the universe 13.6 billion years ago, when the earliest stars were just starting to shine.The astronomers say their o

2018-03-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall

2018-03-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.The study measures emissions based on the use of goods and services, such as foo

2018-03-11 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Seven Buddhist religious workers from the village of Sindhukot in Nepal are trading in their robes for running shoes. They want to become ultra-marathon runners. They hope that by

2018-03-11 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

American universities across the country are publicly supporting high school students who participate in peaceful protests against gun violence.University admissions officials have

2018-03-11 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English that explores common expressions we use every day.Sleep. It's important to our mental and physical

2018-03-10 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seemed unthinkable only months ago.In the last year, the two leaders have exchanged strong insults

2018-03-10 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Our story is called "The Diamond Lens. " It was written by Fitz-James O'Brien. Today we will hear the second and final part of the story. Here is Maurice Joyce with part two of "T

2018-03-10 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

A new study suggests bones found on a Pacific Island in 1940 were likely those of famous American pilot Amelia Earhart.If true, the findings would end a long debate over what happe

2018-03-09 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

President Donald Trump has approved measures adding 25 percent tariffs on steel entering the United States and 10 percent tariffs on imported aluminum.The new taxes are to go into

2018-03-09 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Eleven countries in the Pacific region have signed a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in Santiago, Chile. The deal is a new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership from whi

2018-03-09 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

You may not know it, but March 9 is a day to celebrate the meatball.That's right. It's International Meatball Day!Nearly all of the world's cultures have some kind of meatball.

2018-03-09 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In the English language, putting two -ing words together often is not only natural but correct.Listen to an example:I've been avoiding going to the doctor.In today's Everyday Gra

2018-03-08 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Over the past 12 months, an American businessman became the world's first 100-billion-dollar man. But Donald Trump's wealth sank during his first year as president of the United

2018-03-08 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Among today's hottest selling personal technology devices are "smart" digital assistants for the home.Google Home, Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod are all artificial intelligence (A

2018-03-08 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

International Women's Day is a celebration of women's social, economic, cultural and political successes worldwide.The observance falls on March 8.International Women's Day even

2018-03-07 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

This is What's Trending Today...The eastern United States is recovering from a major storm, which left widespread damage.Strong gusts of wind broke windows and removed tops of bui

2018-03-07 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

There are many different methods for studying languages and learning new words.One man has come up with his own unusual way to define the meanings of words - through rhyming. He us

2018-03-07 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In the United States, a movement known as #MeToo has been urging women and men to speak out against sexual abuse, especially in the workplace.The goal is to end sexual wrongdoing.B

2018-03-06 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is "not backing down" on his plan to raise taxes, known as tariffs, on imported steel and aluminum.However, members of his Republican Party and

2018-03-06 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.As we age, our ability to think and remember starts to deteriorate.But not everyone.Some of us have brains that age

2018-03-06 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The 90th Academy Awards honored the best films of 2017. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro was the big winner with the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars for his film "The Shap

2018-03-06 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Two anti-European Union parties appear to be the biggest winners in Italy's parliamentary elections on Sunday.However, neither parties, Movimento 5 Stelle, or M5S, and Lega, have

2018-03-05 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Researchers say they have created a new super-material in the laboratory. They say it is stronger, lighter and costs less than steel.But the new material is not a product of high t

2018-03-05 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Elephants have had a rich history in Myanmar, the country also known as Burma. Throughout the country's past, the animals have been used for everything, including transportation,