– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Sitting is a normal thing that we do. We sit at home, at work, at the restaurant. Honestly, we probably sit too much. But what does it mean to be "sitting pretty"? Speaker A: Dan, how is your new apartment?Speaker B: It's great. It has the best views of D.C. And guess what? My book is selling really well.Speaker A: Wow! … [Read more...] about Sitting Pretty (Idioms)
Despite Success, More Work to be Done Fighting Guinea Worm
– Manuscript – The Carter Center said recently that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year. That is a major drop from 3.5 million cases of infected people in 1986. These early numbers are expected to be confirmed in the coming months. Still, the Carter Center, founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Eleanor … [Read more...] about Despite Success, More Work to be Done Fighting Guinea Worm
New Ice Core Analysis Shows Sharp Increase in Greenland Warming
– Manuscript – A recently released study says the average yearly temperature on Greenland has increased by 1.5 degree Celsius above the average for the 20th century for a 15-year period ending in 2011. Scientists used examples of Greenland’s ice to get information about temperatures from hundreds of years in the past. Until recently, Greenland’s ice cores had not shown a … [Read more...] about New Ice Core Analysis Shows Sharp Increase in Greenland Warming
Sweet Treats for Lunar New Year
– Manuscript – Asian families from the United States to China and Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday, January 22. There are new clothes, big meals, and the traditional red envelopes of money for children. The red signifies good luck. There are also plenty of tasty, sweet desserts to have with tea throughout the day. In China In Beijing, China, people … [Read more...] about Sweet Treats for Lunar New Year
Proactive (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A new device aims to end loneliness among adults 65 and older who live alone. Proactive ElliQ was popular at a meeting about new technologies in Portugal. Its creater described ElliQ as a proactive device taht helps older adults do things for their wellness. Proactive means to take action based on what … [Read more...] about Proactive (News Words)