Even as the Omicron version of the coronavirus spreads, camel owners from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates. They brought with them 40,000 of their most beautiful camels for the Al Dhafra Festival, an event that celebrates desert culture. Camel beauty is decided based on appearances agreed upon generations ago. … [Read more...] about In the UAE, a Camel Contest Celebrates Desert Culture
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Dough (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Dough is a mixture of water and flour used to make baked goods. But how else do Americans use this word? Speaker A: Aw, man! I just realized I don't have enough money to buy another Sevendust face covering.Speaker B: Sevendust is your favorite band. I can send you some dough. How much do you need?Speaker A: That would be great! I … [Read more...] about Dough (Idioms)
Experts Aim to Understand Japan’s Successes Against the Coronavirus
Many countries around the world are dealing with their worst coronavirus outbreaks yet. But one country, Japan, is seeing very few COVID-19 infections. Observers are trying to learn why. As recently as late summer, Japan’s coronavirus situation was not good. Deaths linked to COVID-19 were being reported each day. Hospitals were filled with coronavirus patients. In … [Read more...] about Experts Aim to Understand Japan’s Successes Against the Coronavirus
Mercenaries (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Early on July 7th, the president of the Caribbean nation of Haiti Jovenel Moise, was killed in his presidential home. Mercenaries Haitian officials say a group of mercenaries, made up of 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans carried out the attack. Days later, Haitian police announced the arrest of Christian Sanon, who … [Read more...] about Mercenaries (News Words)
Major Space Missions Planned in 2022
The year 2021 was a big year for new space exploration. But next year also promises major new developments. Here is a look at some of the biggest space missions expected to launch in 2022. NASA’s Space Launch System The American Space Agency NASA is planning to launch the first test of its Space Launch System, or SLS, in March. NASA has called SLS “the world’s most … [Read more...] about Major Space Missions Planned in 2022
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