– Manuscript – After almost three years, the movie industry might be returning to normal this autumn with several big releases. And the movie awards shows will go back to their usual place on the calendar. When the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, movie theaters were one of the first places affected. They either closed or put attendance restrictions in place. … [Read more...] about Is It Back to Normal for the Movies?
Fun Lunches Help School Kids Eat Healthy Foods
– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When it comes to making lunch for their kids, moms and dads have usual favorites. For some parents in the United States, those favorites are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — also known as PB&Js. Fruit like apples and bananas are also popular. But one mother has an unusual go-to … [Read more...] about Fun Lunches Help School Kids Eat Healthy Foods
Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
– Manuscript – Scientists have developed a technology-powered mapping tool to prevent ships from hitting whales in areas off America’s west coast. The system is called Whale Safe. It uses equipment placed in the ocean to identify the presence of whales in the surrounding area. The tool also records shipping activity and ship speeds. The collected data is then sent by … [Read more...] about Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035
– Manuscript – California has approved a policy that will require nearly all new vehicles sold in the state to be electric by the year 2035. California Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the proposed policy in September 2020. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted last week to officially approve the new rules. The policy requires 100 percent of new sales of … [Read more...] about California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035
Double Down (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Double means two. But why would you double down? Double Down Speaker A: Anna, I took your advice. I asked my soccer coach if he could cut our practice hours.Speaker B: Practicing three days a week is way too much. Good for you!Speaker A: No. Bad for me! He doubled down. Now we have to practice four days a week.Speaker … [Read more...] about Double Down (Idioms)
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