– Manuscript – Ancient bones unearthed in China are helping scientists better understand the development, or evolution, of modern pandas. Pandas are a kind of animal called bears that live in forests in the mountains of Southwestern China. Pandas’ main food is a plant called bamboo. Currently, experts estimate the wild population of pandas is under 2,000. Researchers … [Read more...] about Early Version of Giant Panda’s ‘False Thumb’ Found in China
Archives for July 2022
Trumpet, a Bloodhound, Is Westminster Top Dog
– Manuscript – A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night. The prize marks the first time that the dog breed known for its sense of smell has been honored. The show recognizes dogs with the best qualities of their kind, or breed. Trumpet took the top dog prize in a competition including more than 3,000 dogs from 200 breeds. … [Read more...] about Trumpet, a Bloodhound, Is Westminster Top Dog
A Drop in the Ocean (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The ocean is huge. One single drop of liquid is very small. But what could this mean? A Drop in the Ocean Speaker A: Jonathan, would you like to give to my campaign, Save the Plankton?Speaker B: Um, sure?Speaker A: Great! I'll put you down for $10. My goal is $1 million!Speaker B: $1 million? My 10 is just a drop in … [Read more...] about A Drop in the Ocean (Idioms)
WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting Thursday over the worldwide spread of monkeypox. The health agency is considering whether to declare the outbreak a global health emergency. But critics say the WHO is only deciding to act because the disease has spread to the West from Africa. The declaration means the WHO considers the … [Read more...] about WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
Inclusion (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The Korean pop band, BTS recently visited the White House in Washington, D.C. Inclusion It is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity. The BTS leader also thanked the president for helping to stop the rise … [Read more...] about Inclusion (News Words)
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