– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A swan is a large, lovely bird. So, a swan song must be something a swan sings. Right? Swan Song Speaker A: Jonathan, do you want to go see Nellie Fratelli's Big Band Blowout with me?Speaker B: Nellie Fratelli? Didn't she retire last yearSpeaker A: I don't think so.Speaker B: We saw her last show together. She even … [Read more...] about Swan Song (Idioms)
Research Aims to Help People with Autism Sharpen their Driving Skills
– Manuscript – Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying the ability of people with autism spectrum disorder to notice road hazards. The scientists plan to use their findings to help young automobile drivers improve their driving skills. The effort will be the second part of a project supported by Ford Motor Co. The project includes the university in Ann … [Read more...] about Research Aims to Help People with Autism Sharpen their Driving Skills
Ingenious (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. More than a dozen goats arrived in a park in New York City with a goal. Ingenious The fury animals are from a farm in upstate New York. The managers of Riverside Park say goats are an ingenious method of weed removal. They are happy to eat the unwanted plants that can overtake and destroy the … [Read more...] about Ingenious (News Words)
Scientists Warn of High Temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea
– Manuscript – Climate scientists are warning of serious problems for life in the Mediterranean Sea because of high temperatures during the summer. The scientists say they are seeing high water temperatures across the sea from Barcelona in Spain to Tel Aviv in Israel. Temperatures have been reported from 3 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius above usual temperatures … [Read more...] about Scientists Warn of High Temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea
How to Cut Down on Mosquitoes
– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Almost everyone who spends time outdoors has experienced mosquitoes. These bloodsucking insects give itchy bites and can spread disease. Mosquitoes can spread viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and malaria. A 2021 report from the World Health Organization estimated that in 2020 there … [Read more...] about How to Cut Down on Mosquitoes