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Can Forests Help Feed the World? 森林能帮着为世界提供粮食吗? Experts predict nine billion people will live on our planet by 2050. They say by that time demand for food will be two times what it is now. Officials are worried about that pr

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Maverick, A Truly American Word 词汇典故:特立独行,一个真正的美国 Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Our word today is maverick. A maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to

VOA慢速英语2015 犹太人和阿拉伯人通过音乐建立友谊

Jews and Arabs Form Friendships Through Music 犹太人和阿拉伯人通过音乐建立友谊 In Israel, music is bringing young people together and to make more than beautiful sounds. Four young musicians two Israeli Jews, two Israeli Arabs perform

AS IT IS 2015-06-08 Woman World War II Pilot Honored

AS IT IS 2015-06-08 Woman World War II Pilot Honored During World War II, American women pilots were trained to fly non-combat missions so that men could fly fighter planes. U.S. officials gave the women permission to fly military aircraft as civilia

韩国MERS疫情造成第七人死亡

AS IT IS 2015-06-10 Seventh Person Dies of MERS in South Korea 韩国MERS疫情造成第七人死亡 The South Korean Health Ministry has reported the death of a seventh person from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, also known as MERS. Health ministr

VOA慢速英语2015 七国领导人继续对俄罗斯实施制裁

G7 Leaders to Continue Sanctions on Russia 七国领导人继续对俄罗斯实施制裁 In the news today ... Leaders of seven industrial countries have opened a second day of talks in Germany. The G7 leaders are discussing climate and energy issues

VOA慢速英语2015 能够自我修复的机器人

Damaged Robots Learn to Make Changes to Keep Working 能够自我修复的机器人 When a dog loses a leg, the animal eventually figures out the best way to get around on three legs. In a short time, the dog learns deal with its physical disability.

50万美元征集减少偷猎野生动物建议

AS IT IS 2015-06-09 Idea to Reduce Wildlife Trafficking Can Win $500,000 50万美元征集减少偷猎野生动物建议 The U.S. Agency for International Development is launching a competition to fight wildlife poaching and trafficking. USAID is ask

VOA慢速英语2015 Ukraine Conflict Divides Families, Friends

AS IT IS 2015-06-09 Ukraine Conflict Divides Families, Friends The year-long conflict in Ukraine has energized those who support a united, independent country. But it has also created divisions between them and neighbors, friends and family members w

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Plankton More Important than Scientists Thought 浮游生物比科学家认为的重要的多 For years, most people thought of small organisms called plankton as food for whales and other large sea animals. But a four-year long study discovered that

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China Increases Investment in Australia 中国增加在澳大利亚投资 From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report. Chinese investment in Australia has moved to the real estate market and infrastructure. It is yet another sign that Aus

VOA慢速英语2015 避难者在柬埔寨接受秘密交易

AS IT IS 2015-06-08 Asylum Seekers Land in Cambodia under Secret Deal 避难者在柬埔寨接受秘密交易 Four asylum seekers arrived in Cambodia on Wednesday. They are the first asylum seekers from an Australian-operated camp on the Pacific isla

会议敦促保护地球上的湿地

AS IT IS 2015-06-09 Conference Urges Protection of Wetlands Hundreds of millions of people around the world depend on wetlands for their livelihoods, such as fishing or farming. However, since 1900, experts say 64 percent of wetlands have disappeared

VOA慢速英语2015 印度和巴基斯坦移民互相学习

AS IT IS 2015-06-24 Indian, Pakistani Immigrants Learn About One Another 印度和巴基斯坦移民互相学习 Violence has damaged relations between India and Pakistan ever since the two countries gained their independence from Britain almost 70 y

VOA慢速英语2015 世卫组织警告称不到万不得已不要做剖腹产

WHO Warns Against Unnecessary Caesarean Sections 世卫组织警告称不到万不得已不要做剖腹产 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. The World Health Organization says the use of surgical childbirth is growin

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AS IT IS 2015-06-25 North Korea Could Face Food Shortage 朝鲜可能面临食物短缺 North Korea could face more food shortages later this year if a drought continues. That is what the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said last week. A drou

慈善家给无家可归者提供住处

AS IT IS 2015-06-25 Philanthropist Provides Homes for the Homeless 慈善家给无家可归者提供住处 Each day, thousands of people with mental illness are living on the streets of cities and towns across America. The U.S Department of Housing a

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International Lender Urges Gains for Poor, Middle Class IMF敦促帮助穷人和中产阶级 From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语经济报道。 A new report says income inequality is hurting the

More Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag

More Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag The governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, has called on state lawmakers to remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol. She says the flag is an important part of the states history, b