VOA - 2005 News Listening - Fourth Quarter Collection - Special English (Cassette Version)

Author: Xueyuan Audiovisual Publishing House
Publisher: Xueyuan Audiovisual Publishing House
Publish Date: 2006-03-25
Features: 2CDs + 2 learning manuals! Target Audience: High school students and above, English learners preparing for CET-4 and CET-6 exams, overseas students preparing for study, travel, and business work, those who wish to cover global hotspots, report from the front lines of news, and self-learners seeking to improve their listening skills. Five Key Features: 1. VOA original text with key vocabulary annotations, 2. Broadcasted at a speed of 90 words per minute, 3. Carefully selected hot news reports, 4. Comprehensive and diverse news columns to provide a broad understanding of news, 5. Learning manuals synchronized with CDs, including all texts and annotations. Four Functions: 1. Use on a computer with text display synchronized with audio. 2. Unique multi-level directory for faster and more convenient news reading. 3. Manual, automatic, and loop playback. 4. All audio can be saved to an MP3 player.
VOA News Listening: Special English - Fourth Quarter 2005 is a collection of the latest news from VOA's 2005 fourth quarter. We have selected nearly 8 hours of listening content, covering global current affairs from multiple perspectives. The authentic American English is the best choice for practicing listening skills. The content is divided into columns such as Development History, Health Reports, Celebrity Stories, General News, Scientific Exploration, Panoramic America, Agricultural Economy, and Cultural Education. It selects international news, with a slow pace that is easy to understand while retaining the original flavor of American English. This allows you to learn English in a relaxed way while staying informed about the economic dynamics and customs of various countries without leaving your home, bringing you rich knowledge and enjoyment.
Headline News:
- American scientists will develop low-cost laptops for poor children;
- Due to funding shortages, the UN will reduce food aid to African refugees;
- India and Nepal combat an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis;
- The remarkable life of "Mr. Broadway" George Abbott;
- French officials suppress two weeks of riots;
- Hurricane Katrina leaves many in the southeastern U.S. homeless;
- An international education program will enroll students worldwide;
- High fuel prices have not yet caused inflation;
- U.S. supermarkets face fierce competition;
- The story of Thanksgiving;
- Aspirin – the world's most widely used drug;
- A new gene map becomes a powerful weapon in medicine.