– Manuscript – Chinese social media users have called attention to a change in the ending of the Hollywood cartoon movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru for release within the country. The change is the most recent example of Chinese censors changing major Hollywood films to make them more acceptable to the government. Users of China’s Weibo website posted photos of the … [Read more...] about Chinese Censors Change Ending of ‘Minions’ Film
Archives for September 2022
Staycation (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A trip to faraway beaches or mountains is great. But staying close to home can be fun, too. Staycation Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have any plans to travel for the long weekend?Speaker B: Nah, I'm going to make this holiday a staycation. My last vacation outside the city was a lot of work.Speaker A: Well, I hope your … [Read more...] about Staycation (Idioms)
Pfizer Seeks Approval of Latest Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Variants
– Manuscript – Pfizer has sought government approval for a new combination COVID-19 vaccine that aims to protect against new virus versions. The American drug maker officially requested the approval on Monday. The combination vaccine seeks to target new mutations of the Omicron version, or variant, of COVID-19. The latest mutations, or “sub-variants,” have been … [Read more...] about Pfizer Seeks Approval of Latest Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Variants
Escalate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire over the Gaza conflict. Escalate For 11 days before the cease-fire, airstrikes and rocket attacks did escalate between Israels and Hamas. The conflict spread after violent confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians at an Islamic holy site and in East … [Read more...] about Escalate (News Words)
Study: Half of Teens Say they Use Internet Nearly all the Time
– Manuscript – New research suggests that nearly half of American teenagers say they use the internet “almost constantly.” The United States-based Pew Research Center released a study this month. It found that the share of teens who say they are online almost all the time rose from 24 percent in 2015 to 46 percent. The results were based on a Pew public opinion study … [Read more...] about Study: Half of Teens Say they Use Internet Nearly all the Time
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