– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP27 is meeting in Egypt. Renewable UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on richer polluting nations to come to the aid of poorer countries dealing with the effects of heat-trapping gasses. He also urged leaders to place importance on renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable (News Words)
Tie the Knot (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Tying a knot can sometimes be easier than untying one. But what might "tie the knot" mean when talking about people? Tie the Knot Speaker A: Anna, guess what?Speaker B: What?Speaker A: Gabe and Angelique are finally going to tie the knot this summer!Speaker B: Good for them! It's about time. They've been … [Read more...] about Tie the Knot (Idioms)
Taboo (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Protesters in Bangkok have been calling on Thailand's royal family to stay out of politics. Taboo In September, protestors placed a sign near a public square in Bangkok. The sign read, in part, " … this country belongs to the people and not the king." Questioning the power of the king and his family was … [Read more...] about Taboo (News Words)
Experts Say US Adults Should Get Tested for Anxiety
– Manuscript – An influential health guidelines group in the United States says doctors should test adult patients for anxiety, as part of usual care. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group of healthcare experts serving as volunteers. The group advises anxiety testing for everyone from age 18 to 65. The group began its review on anxiety before … [Read more...] about Experts Say US Adults Should Get Tested for Anxiety
What Goes Around Comes Around, Including Roller Skating
– Manuscript – Have you ever roller skated? This sporty and tricky activity involves rolling around on special wheeled shoes. People do it both indoors and outdoors. Roller skating was hugely popular in America in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among children and young adults. Now, The Associated Press reports, roller skating is back in style. In Waltham, … [Read more...] about What Goes Around Comes Around, Including Roller Skating
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