– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. An agreement between Ukraine and Russia to permit shipments from the Black Sea has opened grain supplies to the world. Avert The deal was reached last month with the help of Turkey and the United Nations. Ukraine and Russia are important global wheat exporters. The aim of the deal is to avert a global food … [Read more...] about Avert (News Words)
Big Shoes to Fill (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! People with big feet need big shoes. But is this expression really about footwear? Big Shoes to Fill Speaker A: Wait a minute, who are you?Speaker B: Hi Anna. I'm Dan. I'm new to the office. Nice to meet you.Speaker A: Nice to meet you, Dan. You know, you have big shoes to fill. I mean big.Speaker B: Why is everyone … [Read more...] about Big Shoes to Fill (Idioms)
Disruptive (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In the United States, the company Colonial Pipeline was the recent victim of a cybercrime that caused a halt to fuel transport. Disruptive The Colonial Pipeline transports 45% of the gasoline and jet fuel used on the East Coast. The group Dark Side, was blamed for the attack. It is said to be one of the … [Read more...] about Disruptive (News Words)
Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines
– Manuscript – The Silverball Retro Arcade is near the boardwalk or seaside walking path in the coastal town of Asbury Park, in the state of New Jersey. It houses more than 150 working pinball machines. Pinball is an arcade game in which small metal balls shoot down the machine, hitting targets in order to earn points. The Silverball Retro Arcade is also a museum. Some of … [Read more...] about Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines
$20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco
– Manuscript – Officials in San Francisco are asking the public to help choose a waste container among several models proposed for mass deployment in the California city. It is proving to be a costly project. One of the trash cans under consideration cost more than $20,000 and took four years to make. San Francisco began its search for the perfect public trash can in … [Read more...] about $20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco