The Second World War had begun, and John wanted to join the army, but he was only 16 years old, and boys were allowed to join only if they were over 18. So when the army doctor examined him, he said that he was 18. But Johns brother had joined the ar...
Government officials in Japan say it could take months for radiation(放射辐射) leaks to be brought under control at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The Fukushima Daiichi plant continues to spew radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean...
Today was the beginning of New Zealand music month. Every May for the last 10 years, New Zealand has celebrated our own music. The Auckland band, Opshop, decided to do something different to celebrate 10 years of New Zealand Music month. They hired a...
A month before we fly. Today, I went to the awards ceremony at my children's school. It was for the fourth and fifth graders who have made great improvements during the year. It was also to give the fifth graders a good send-off, because they will be...
Yvonne: This is 6 Minute English, I'm Yvonne and today, I'm joined byRob. Hello, Rob! Rob: Hello, Yvonne. Yvonne: In the UK, we celebrate Black History Month each year. It's a time whenpeople from all cultures and backgrounds get a chance to learn ab...
Now there was a man who stole a chicken from his neighbour evey day．This is not the way a man of moral principles should behave，he was told．Well，then I'll reduce the number，he replied，I'll steal one every month and next year I won't steal...
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. This week, we report about poetry and jazz because April is a special month for both arts in the United States. Poetry Slams The United States is celebrating National...
The interim government of Bangladesh has lifted the state of emergency. That clears the way for campaigning on the streets, ahead of this month's national election. It is hoped the polls will lead to the restoration of stable democratic governance i...
Mike: Ah, perfect! O, Ben! Ben! Ben: What? Mike: Hey, Ben, look! I need your help, OK? Here's what I want you to do, first... Ben: Is this gonna get me in trouble again? Mike: Ben, I'm your elder brother. No, I'd never get you into trouble. Maggie:...
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