– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A fire hose releases huge amounts of water to help put out fires. So, why would someone be drinking from a fire hose? Speaker A: So, how has work training been going, Dan?Speaker B: I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose. Ten hours every single day, is a lot.Speaker A: Wow. Things sure are different from when I started. … [Read more...] about Drinking from a Fire Hose (Idioms)
Rigorous (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. American President Joe Biden has raised the nation's limit on refugee admissions from 15,000 to 62,500. Rigorous The White House recently released a statement, which said in part: We are going to work hard to complete the rigorous screening process for those refugees already waiting for admissions. In … [Read more...] about Rigorous (News Words)
Palestinian Man Discovers Ancient Art in Gaza
– Manuscript – A Palestinian man in Gaza has discovered one of the greatest historical treasures ever found in the area, experts say. Archaeologists and other researchers are excited about the find: a mosaic floor. A mosaic is a surface made with small pieces of colored glass or stone, sometimes creating a picture of something. But the discovery is also leading people … [Read more...] about Palestinian Man Discovers Ancient Art in Gaza
Immersive Exhibit of Monet Coming to New York City
– Manuscript – Large fields of water lilies will grow in a New York City neighborhood this autumn, at least digitally. A very large show celebrating French painter Claude Monet will open in November in a building once used as a bank in the Wall Street area. The name of the show is “Monet’s Garden: The Immersive Experience.” The immersive experience uses digital technology … [Read more...] about Immersive Exhibit of Monet Coming to New York City
Vaccine Group Setting up Plans for Future Pandemics
– Manuscript – The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, or GAVI, struggled to buy vaccines for needy countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization said it has now set up plans to draw money immediately if it needs to buy vaccines for future pandemics. GAVI Chief Executive Seth Berkley said that, in 2020 and 2021, GAVI was limited in its ability to buy … [Read more...] about Vaccine Group Setting up Plans for Future Pandemics
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