VOA慢速英语2019 DNA技术帮助农民识别作物疾病

DNA Technology Helps Famers Identify Crop Diseases It is often difficult for farmers to identify diseases quickly enough to protect their crops and those on neighboring farms. Now, some farmers are using a simple device directly in the field to find

VOA慢速英语--美国卫生署尝试测量疼痛水平

US Health Agency Wants to Measure Pain Scientists have long known that pains intensity is difficult to measure because people experience pain differently. In the case of 17-year-old Sarah Taylor, doctors struggled to understand her levels of pain fro

VOA慢速英语--南美集团面临艰难时期

South American Group Facing Hard Times A community outside Quito, Ecuadors capital, has a building that appears to resist the laws of gravity. The unusual-looking structure was supposed to be a sign of South American unity. It lies close to the Equat

Asylum Seeks in Boats Test Britain’s Southern Coast

There is increasing debate over migration in Britain as more asylum seekers arrive on the countrys southern coast in small boats. A small number of migrants usually attempts the crossing from France each year. However, the government says that more t

Could Palm Oil Be Causing Guatemalans to Migrate?

The palm oil industry is growing in Central America. And in Guatemala, the product has become a major export. Supporters say the industry creates jobs and investment in areas where poverty and violence have led to waves of migration. However, critics

New Rules to End Never-Ending Tennis Match

American Andy Roddick knows something about playing in tennis matches that seem to never end. In 2003, Roddick won an Australian Open quarterfinal that ended with a score of 21-19 in the fifth set. He also lost the 2009 Wimbledon Championship final a

Only the Best Are on the 'Cutting Edge'

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. For todays program, we go into the kitchen! There is a good chance you do not go one day without using a knife. It is an important tool when cooking, and without it, you could not make ma

Sleeping More May Help College Students in the Classroom

There are many reasons why college and university students often fail to get full nights of sleep. Many American students are away from their parents for the first time when they attend college. They might not be used to having total freedom in how t

Saudi Woman Flying to Asylum in Canada

The Saudi woman who fled to Thailand has been permitted asylum in Canada. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is flying to Toronto through Seoul, South Korea, said Thai immigration official Surachate Hakparn. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that

Maps Provide a Special View of American History

When people use maps, they are usually seeking directions to a place they want to go. But Susan Schulten sees much more in maps, like history, culture and art. She shares some of those findings in her book, A History of America in 100 Maps. Schulten

VOA慢速英语--美国开始从叙利亚撤军

US Begins Troop Withdrawal From Syria The U.S.-led coalition in Syria is beginning to withdraw troops from the country. 以美国为首的盟军开始从叙利亚撤军。 A spokesman for the coalition said it has begun the process of our deliberate

VOA慢速英语--How to Count Syllables

In the English language, spelling and pronunciation have a funny relationship. How we write a word and how we say it often do not agree. There always seem to be exceptions to the rule. Today our question is related to pronunciation. It comes from our

VOA慢速英语--'Love of Life,' by Jack London, Part One

The two men moved painfully down the bank and fell among the rocks that were scattered everywhere. They were tired and weak. Their faces showed the patient appearance that results from difficulty long endured. They were heavily burdened with blanket

种族的平衡:克里斯·洛克主持奥斯卡颁奖典礼

Chris Rock Hosts Balancing Act at Oscars 种族的平衡:克里斯洛克主持奥斯卡颁奖典礼 There was more excitement about the discussion of diversity than the red carpet or the Oscars at the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday night. Host Chris R

VOA慢速英语--巴格达遭自杀式袭击致几十人死亡

AS IT IS 2016-03-03 Attacks Near Baghdad Kills Dozens 巴格达遭自杀式袭击致几十人死亡 Islamic State militants carried out two suicide attacks outside of Baghdad, killing dozens of people this weekend. In the northeastern Shiite suburb o

超级代表：候选人背后的秘密力量

AS IT IS 2016-03-02 Super Delegates: The Secret Force Behind Candidates 超级代表：候选人背后的秘密力量 If you count the delegates won by Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the race is close. Clinton,

VOA慢速英语--海军英雄获得荣誉勋章

AS IT IS 2016-03-02 Navy Hero Earns Medal of Honor 海军英雄获得荣誉勋章 After hours of hiking through the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, he and his Navy team reached its target: a one-room building where Taliban fighters were holding an

苹果VS联邦调查局:个人隐私之争

AS IT IS 2016-03-03 Apple vs. FBI And Your Privacy 苹果VS联邦调查局:个人隐私之争 A dispute between Apple and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, has put law enforcement and technology in conflict. This could affect privacy,

AS IT IS 2016-03-03 Trump, Clinton Control Race for US President

AS IT IS 2016-03-03 Trump, Clinton Control Race for US President March 1 was Super Tuesday, but March 15 will be key for candidates against Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton strengthened their

VOA慢速英语2016 克里斯·克里斯提愁眉苦脸

AS IT IS 2016-03-03 Trending Today: Chris Christie's Worried Face 克里斯克里斯提愁眉苦脸 This is Whats Trending Today 这里是《正在发生》节目。 Chris Christie is the governor of New Jersey. Until recently, he was also a candidat