– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Cards are used to play games. And sometimes, cards involve predicting the future. In the Cards Speaker A: So, how was your ride on the famous Orient Express?Speaker B: It was not in the cards for me to ride that train, Jonathan.Speaker A: Uh-oh. What happened?Speaker B: On the day of the trip, I got lost going to the … [Read more...] about In the Cards (Idioms)
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
Emulate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was recently sworn in as president of the Philippines. Emulate Marcos Jr.'s inauguration came 36 years after his father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was ousted as president for his human rights abuses and corruption. In his speech, Marcos Jr. called for unity, defended his father's rule, and … [Read more...] about Emulate (News Words)
New Research Adds to the Story of Penguins
– Manuscript – Researchers recently offered the most complete examination yet of the history of penguins. Penguins are short-legged flightless seabirds that mainly live in the southern half of the world. The researchers studied the genomes of the 20 living penguin species and subspecies. With more than three quarters of known penguin species no longer existing, the … [Read more...] about New Research Adds to the Story of Penguins
International Companies Are Taking Note of Africa’s Music, Artists
– Manuscript – International media and music companies want to sell products from Africa’s music market. African music is increasingly popular on the internet and on smartphones in places far outside of Africa. Companies are noticing a worldwide interest in African music. The company Universal Music Group launched Virgin Music Africa Label & Artist Services in … [Read more...] about International Companies Are Taking Note of Africa’s Music, Artists