– Manuscript – Ancient bones unearthed in China are helping scientists better understand the development, or evolution, of modern pandas. Pandas are a kind of animal called bears that live in forests in the mountains of Southwestern China. Pandas’ main food is a plant called bamboo. Currently, experts estimate the wild population of pandas is under 2,000. Researchers … [Read more...] about Early Version of Giant Panda’s ‘False Thumb’ Found in China
A Drop in the Ocean (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The ocean is huge. One single drop of liquid is very small. But what could this mean? A Drop in the Ocean Speaker A: Jonathan, would you like to give to my campaign, Save the Plankton?Speaker B: Um, sure?Speaker A: Great! I'll put you down for $10. My goal is $1 million!Speaker B: $1 million? My 10 is just a drop in … [Read more...] about A Drop in the Ocean (Idioms)
Inclusion (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The Korean pop band, BTS recently visited the White House in Washington, D.C. Inclusion It is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity. The BTS leader also thanked the president for helping to stop the rise … [Read more...] about Inclusion (News Words)
How to Protect Your Garden from Serious Storms
– Manuscript – Summer is a time for gardeners to enjoy the beauty of flowers and the harvesting of fruits and vegetables they have grown. But gardeners also recognize the risks that severe summer storms can bring. In the United States, weather officials are predicting another busy storm season in some areas. This could mean heavy rain, tropical storms and … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Garden from Serious Storms
Fans, Investors Unhappy over BTS Time-out
– Manuscript – The Korean pop band BTS announced Tuesday they would take a break from group musical activities to do individual projects. Many in South Korea reacted with surprise at the news the seven-member K-pop group presented in a video release. "I could relate to them as they shed tears and honestly told us how they felt," fan Nini Lee told Reuters from an eatery … [Read more...] about Fans, Investors Unhappy over BTS Time-out