– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In Sudan, a battle between the army and a government-linked security force began on April 15. Uproot The Sudanese army said it recently suspended talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to extend a ceasefire. The fighting has uprooted more than one million people across Sudan. In this example … [Read more...] about Uproot (News Words)
Green Thumb (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is your thumb. But what could it possibly mean if you have a green thumb? Green Thumb Speaker A: Dan, thanks for taking care of my office plant while I was away.Speaker B: Oh, about that? I might have overwatered it or underwatered it.Speaker A: Well, I haven't been to my desk yet. But I'm sure it's fine.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about Green Thumb (Idioms)
Swimmers Worry about Shark Attacks, Experts Say They Are Rare
– Manuscript – Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have raised an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? Scientists and researchers who study sharks said the answer to that question is yes, it is safe. Dangerous interactions between humans and sharks are uncommon, and serious injuries and deaths from … [Read more...] about Swimmers Worry about Shark Attacks, Experts Say They Are Rare
All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
– Manuscript – An international team of scientists says it has found high levels of phosphorus in ice from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Phosphorus is a necessary element for many biological processes on Earth. The researchers said the ice crystals shot out from an ocean beneath the moon’s surface. The discovery came from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. … [Read more...] about All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
Japanese Wrestler Learns Ancient Martial Art in Senegal
– Manuscript – In a dirty street passage in the Senegalese city of Thies, Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi lay face-down in the sand. He had just been thrown into the air by a larger opponent. Uozumi then rose to his feet, cleaned himself off and rejoined the group of wrestlers. Uozumi competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in Japan at a national level. Last year, he left … [Read more...] about Japanese Wrestler Learns Ancient Martial Art in Senegal
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