By VOA 2009-11-14 Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) Every people has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are based on colors. Red is a hot color. Americans...

By Jeri Watson 2009-11-7 Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . (MUSIC) Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) oceanographer David Walsh looks at computer graphs at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, October 7, 2009, concerning the earthquake and tsunami warning near Papua New Guinea...

India and Norway are moving to tighten monetary policy, following a direction set by Australia and Israel in recognizing signs that the global economy is emerging from a severe downturn. 因意识到全球经济正在摆脱严重衰退，继澳大利亚...

1、Two doctors and an HMO manager die and line up together at thePearly Gates. One doctor steps forward and tells St. Peter, As apediatric surgeon, I saved hundreds of children. St. Peter letshim enter. The next doctor says, As a psychiatrist, I hel...

With fatherly pride, Andrew Forrest sweeps his arm across the scene at Cloudbreak, a huge iron ore mine set in the landscape of Western Australia's Pilbara region. 带着父亲般的骄傲，澳大利亚矿业巨头、Fortescue Metals创始人安德鲁...

Mature, dynamic and honest。 思想成熟、有活力、为人诚实。 Excellent ability of systematical management。 有极强的系统管理能力。 Ability to work independently。 能够独立工作。 A person with ability plus flexibility s...

Obama, Jackson and Lady Gaga. This year items related to the King of Pop, Jackson, who died in June, are top sellers。(Source: cfp.cn) Here's a way to frighten the neighbors on Halloween: wear a mask looking like convicted multi-billion-dollar swind...

By Caty Weaver and Dana Demange 2009-9-24 HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. This week on our program:We listen to music by several bluegrass award nominees ...And answer three listener questions about...

By Jill Moss 2009-9-12 Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) A person's nose is important for breathing and smelling. The nose is also used in many popular expressions. Some people are able to lead other people by the...