– 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)
WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting Thursday over the worldwide spread of monkeypox. The health agency is considering whether to declare the outbreak a global health emergency. But critics say the WHO is only deciding to act because the disease has spread to the West from Africa. The declaration means the WHO considers the … [Read more...] about WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
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)
Chinese Spacecraft Takes Images of Mars
– Manuscript – A Chinese spacecraft has taken images covering all of Mars after circling the planet more than 1,300 times since early last year, state media reported this week. China's Tianwen-1, a spacecraft without people on it, reached the Red Planet in February 2021. It was the country's first mission there. A robotic rover has since been sent to the surface, while an … [Read more...] about Chinese Spacecraft Takes Images of Mars
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