2022-01-08 US Colleges Postpone Classes Following COVID-19 Rise
College students in the United States are currently spending their winter break away from schools. A rise in COVID-19 cases could mean that they will be spending a little more…
2022-01-08 Doctors and Nurses
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Whenever there is a health crisis, two groups of people can bring help – doctors and nurses. A nurse is…
2022-01-08 Desperate Parents in Afghanistan Faced with Selling Their Children
In a large, simple settlement in western Afghanistan, Aziz Gul is fighting to save her daughter. Her husband sold the 10-year-old girl into marriage without telling his wife. He took…
2022-01-08 Sony Explores Electric Car Business, Presents New Vehicle Model
Japan’s Sony Group says it plans to launch a company this spring to explore entering the electric vehicle (EV) market. Sony’s president and chairman, Kenichiro Yoshida, announced the plans Wednesday…
2022-01-08 Tattoo Artists Angry Over New EU Rules
Tattoo artists say their art will lose much of its color, and their businesses’ profits, because of new bans on some chemicals. The European Union (EU) laws went into effect…
2022-01-07 Rather, Quite and So
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from a reader. Question: I often confuse the meaning of the words “rather,” “quite” and “so.” Thank you, dear…
2022-01-07 ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Stephen Crane, Part One
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. We will listen to the story…
2022-01-07 Sidney Poitier, 1st Black Performer to Win Best Actor Oscar Dies
Sidney Poitier, the first Black actor to win an Oscar for a best acting performance, has died. He was 94. Poitier won the best actor Oscar in 1964 for Lilies…
2022-01-07 AKC Dog Registry Recognizes the Mudi, Russian Toy Breeds
A strong Hungarian farm dog and a very small dog linked to the former Russian aristocracy have won recognition by the American Kennel Club. The AKC is a private group…
2022-01-07 New Comic Book Celebrates Life of Betty White
A new comic book is celebrating the life of actress Betty White. White, who would have turned 100 on January 17, had a career of more than 80 years and…
2022-01-07 Will Theranos Case Change Silicon Valley’s Culture
Observers say the trial of former Theranos chief Elizabeth Holmes raises concerns about the way the technology industry pushes its products and services. The closely watched trial has brought a…
流行美语 – 394. zone out, now you’re cooking with gas
Larry和李华明天要考试，今天一起复习，但李华一直没法专心。她今天会学到两个常用语：zone out和now you’re cooking with gas。 LL: So Reaganomics were the economic policies of U.S. President Ronald Reagan – Li Hua? Are you listening? LH: (Pause) 嗯？发生什么事了？ LL: Li Hua!…
流行美语 – 393. stuck in a rut, someone’s cup of tea
Larry和李华星期六晚上待在家里，觉得有些无聊，他们会用到两个常用语：stuck in a rut和someone’s cup of tea. LH: Larry, 好无聊啊! 你说干点什么好啊？ Larry: (Distracted) Huh? Uh, yea… that’s nice, Lihua. LH: 什么好好好? Larry! 你又在打电脑游戏啦？哎呀，不要玩儿了! (pulls the plug) Larry: Hey! I was…