– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. An agreement between Ukraine and Russia to permit shipments from the Black Sea has opened grain supplies to the world. Avert The deal was reached last month with the help of Turkey and the United Nations. Ukraine and Russia are important global wheat exporters. The aim of the deal is to avert a global food … [Read more...] about Avert (News Words)
Native Americans Pick Art to Display in Traveling Exhibition
– Manuscript – Art institutions in the United States are increasingly looking to Native American communities to organize public showings, or exhibitions, of ancestral art and artifacts. Native American voices and artistry are at the center of one new traveling exhibition. Grounded in Clay opened on July 31 at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. It travels … [Read more...] about Native Americans Pick Art to Display in Traveling Exhibition
Big Shoes to Fill (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! People with big feet need big shoes. But is this expression really about footwear? Big Shoes to Fill Speaker A: Wait a minute, who are you?Speaker B: Hi Anna. I'm Dan. I'm new to the office. Nice to meet you.Speaker A: Nice to meet you, Dan. You know, you have big shoes to fill. I mean big.Speaker B: Why is everyone … [Read more...] about Big Shoes to Fill (Idioms)
Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
– Manuscript – Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices. They do not require a medical exam or a prescription. The devices will be sold online and in stores. The devices are designed for adults with … [Read more...] about Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
Disruptive (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In the United States, the company Colonial Pipeline was the recent victim of a cybercrime that caused a halt to fuel transport. Disruptive The Colonial Pipeline transports 45% of the gasoline and jet fuel used on the East Coast. The group Dark Side, was blamed for the attack. It is said to be one of the … [Read more...] about Disruptive (News Words)