– Manuscript – February marks the halfway point of winter in the northern part of the world. With spring arriving soon, many people are dreaming of working in their gardens on warm, sunny days. Some gardeners like to start the growing season early. They can do this by growing plants from seed inside their home. It is important to know when to start growing your seeds … [Read more...] about When to Start Growing Seeds Indoors for Your Garden
Archives for March 2022
Contagious (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Indonesia is now the center of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia. Contagious The increase of infections is caused by the very contagious Delta variant. In Jakarta, COVID patients are quarantining at home because hospitals are full. To help, the group "Wallet for the Poor" is providing free meals to home-bound … [Read more...] about Contagious (News Words)
Report Predicts Rise in US Sea Levels Within 30 Years
– Manuscript – A new government report says sea levels on the U.S. coast line are expected to rise by at least .25 meters in the next 30 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and six other federal agencies created the report. It predicts that the sea level along the U.S. coast will be 0.25 to 0.3 meters higher by 2050. The report warns of … [Read more...] about Report Predicts Rise in US Sea Levels Within 30 Years
All the Rage (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Rage means extreme anger. Uh-oh. Is Anna mad at Jonathan? All the Rage Speaker A: Anna, what exactly are you eating?Speaker B: Bread.Speaker A: That does not look like bread.Speaker B: Well, it's bread that you make in the microwave. It's all the rage on Tiktok.Speaker A: But you're so good at baking bread.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about All the Rage (Idioms)
Pioneer (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's New Words. America's space agency, NASA, released a picture of a helicopter attached to the spacecraft Perseverance on the planet, Mars. Pioneer The robotic helicopter, named Ingenuity, is being prepared for the first controlled flight on Mars. NASA said it could pioneer a new way of planetary exploration. To … [Read more...] about Pioneer (News Words)
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