– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Clams are a kind of shellfish that live in sand or mud. They are also apparently very happy creatures. Happy as a Clam Speaker A: So, how was your holiday weekend, Anna?Speaker B: Jonathan, it was great. I spent three whole days, alone, reading children's books. I was happy as a clam!Speaker A: Wow! Okay. You still look … [Read more...] about Happy as a Clam (Idioms)
Infodemic (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Use of this news word has grown during the time of Covid-19. Infodemic Mental health experts are studying a link between dependance on social media as a source of news and a belief in false information related to COVID-19. They say an understanding of the link will help fight an infodemic. An infodemic … [Read more...] about Infodemic (News Words)
Which Online Services Will Stay after the Pandemic?
– Manuscript – A recent public opinion study suggests a limited number of Americans are likely to continue using online services put in place during COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, many daily routines went online, including schooling and office work. Food delivery services, online activities, teleworking, and telemedicine became more normal. Many services were created, … [Read more...] about Which Online Services Will Stay after the Pandemic?
Chinese Women Turn to Skateboarding to Lower COVID Tension
– Manuscript – Some women in China are finding out they do not have to be skilled like 15-year-old Olympic champion Nishiya Momiji of Japan to enjoy skateboarding. There is a version of skateboarding called surfskating that is a little easier for older people to learn. The city sport is giving women, like 40-year-old Mina Zhao, some time off from their COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Chinese Women Turn to Skateboarding to Lower COVID Tension
Drug Company Seeks to Sell Birth Control in Stores
– Manuscript – A drug company has asked the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to sell a birth control medicine “over the counter.” That means it can be bought without providing a doctor’s order, or prescription. HRA Pharma, a French company, sent the FDA a written request Monday. HRA’s hormone-based drug comes in pill form and prevents … [Read more...] about Drug Company Seeks to Sell Birth Control in Stores
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