– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Hong Kong recently observed the 25th anniversary of its return to China from Britain. Impose Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony. Critics say crackdowns on protests strengthened under a national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, betrayed the promise that Hong Kong would keep its way … [Read more...] about Impose (News Words)
Archives for August 2022
‘Mermaid’ Subculture Relates to Many Things
– Manuscript – Around the world, people of many backgrounds are taking an interest in mermaids. Mermaids are imaginary sea creatures that are half woman and half fish. The 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid, increased the popularity of mermaids and “merfolk,” the word for imaginary men and women who live under the sea and have fish tails. Today’s merfolk are … [Read more...] about ‘Mermaid’ Subculture Relates to Many Things
Proud as a Peacock (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Have you ever seen a peacock? They have brightly colored feathers and they like to show them off. Proud as a Peacock Speaker A: So, I heard Reggie raised the most money for the Save the Plankton contest.Speaker B: Yeah, and you should have seen him. When he accepted the award, he was proud as a peacock.Speaker A: Well, … [Read more...] about Proud as a Peacock (Idioms)
Study: Immune Response Caused by COVID May Damage Brain
– Manuscript – A small study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health says the immune response caused by COVID-19 infection may damage the brain’s blood vessels. The reaction could lead to neurological problems known as long COVID. In the study, researchers examined brain changes in nine people who died suddenly after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that … [Read more...] about Study: Immune Response Caused by COVID May Damage Brain
Advocate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that an immigration policy in effect since 2019 violates the Constitution. Advocate The policy forced tens of thousands of migrants to stay in Mexico while awaiting U.S. hearings on their asylum claims. Immigration advocates say the policy put the lives of … [Read more...] about Advocate (News Words)
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