– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A diamond is a beautiful and valuable gem. But if a diamond is "in the rough", is it still valuable? Diamond in the Rough Speaker A: So, your friend Sam helped me with my taxes the other day.Speaker B: How did it go?Speaker A: At first I thought he wasn't going to work out. He looks very unprofessional with his long … [Read more...] about Diamond in the Rough
Archives for May 2022
Study of Cancer Genetics to Help with Targeted Treatment
– Manuscript – Scientists have studied the full genetic information of more than 18,000 cancer samples. They found new information about the patterns of mutations, or changes, that could help doctors provide better treatment. Their study, which appeared recently in the publication Science, is not the first to do such a complete genetic study of cancer samples. But no one … [Read more...] about Study of Cancer Genetics to Help with Targeted Treatment
Prohibition (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Malaysia has announced plans to ban all smoking products to anyone born after 2005. Prohibition The country's top health official says the measure is part of a "generational end game" plan for smoking. Supporters say the prohibition will mean fewer and fewer new smokers. But critics say people will find … [Read more...] about Prohibition (News Words)
Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
– Manuscript – World demand for batteries to power electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase sharply in the coming years. To prepare for this demand, some nations are seeking to increase their own ability to produce the materials needed to make the batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain the most widely used technology for EVs in the future. One of … [Read more...] about Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
Qatar’s Modern Hospital for Falcons Only
– Manuscript – The Souq Waqif medical center sits in the historic center of Doha, the capital of Qatar. It appears to be a hospital with the latest equipment for medical care. Workers move about while beeping sounds and blinking lights come out of operating rooms. Specialists look at X-rays as doctors prepare for surgery. There is just one thing: The rooms are filled … [Read more...] about Qatar’s Modern Hospital for Falcons Only
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