Category: This Is America (今日美国)

VOICE ONE: It is one of America’s most popular holidays. It is a day forexpressing thanks for the good things in life, especially family andfriends. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO:…

VOICE ONE: There is a special place in the southern city of New Orleans,Louisiana. It is a very small building on Saint Peter’s Street. Forforty years, musicians who play their…

VOICE ONE: November Eleventh is Veterans Day in the United States. It honorsthe men and women of the American military forces. I’m ShirleyGriffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Sarah Long. The…

VOICE ONE: OctoberThirty-First is Halloween. It is an unofficial holiday thatcelebrates the frightening and strange. We celebrate with a reportabout a Nineteenth-century American writer. His stories were some ofthe most…

VOICE ONE: Most of the world’s tall buildings, called skyscrapers, are inthe United States. However, the recent terrorist attacks have causedsome Americans to worry about the safety of these extremely…

VOICE ONE: I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Sarah Long with the VOA Special English program THIS ISAMERICA. Today, we tell about America’s Central Bank, the UnitedStates Federal Reserve.…

VOICE ONE: Americans have always liked songs about their country. Since theterrorist attacks last month, they are singing these traditionalpatriotic songs more often than ever. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO:…

VOICE ONE: Chicago, Illinois, is a major center of business and the arts.Almost three-million people of many races and ethnic groups live inthis middle western city. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE…

VOICE ONE: Women’s sports in the United States are becoming more popularevery year. More and more women are succeeding as excellentathletes. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Doug Johnson.…

VOICE ONE: The Indiana State Fair is held every summer in Indianapolis,Indiana. More than seven-hundred-thousand people attended this year.I’m Doug Johnson. VOICE TWO: And I’m Bob Doughty. The Indiana State…

VOICE ONE: This week, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts inWashington, D.C., begins its thirty-first year of presentingcultural events. Millions of people have visited this large whitebuilding…

VOICE ONE: Labor Day is an American holiday that honors working people. Itis celebrated each year on the first Monday of September. I’m SarahLong. VOICE TWO: And I’m Bob Doughty.…

VOICE ONE: A new musical play opened a few months ago on Broadway in NewYork City. It is called “The Producers.” “The Producers” was first seen as a movie in…

VOICE ONE: Every weekend, many Americans drive around looking for things tobuy. They are taking part in an unusual kind of outdoor treasurehunt. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m…

VOICE ONE: More than nine-million Americanchildren are spending part of their summer at a camp. They areswimming, playing sports, making music or learning to use acomputer. I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE…