The growth of a country

Author: Voice of America Chinese Service, translated by Li Xuyang
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Publish Date: 1997-08-01
Features: "The Making of a Nation," a popular ( means a regularly scheduled program) on VOA's Slow English broadcasts; from the evolution of the U.S. Constitution to the behind-the-scenes stories of World War II; nine articles in the book; help you understand how the United States grew from a colony into a major power. "The Making of a Nation" is a highly favored ( means a regularly scheduled program) in VOA's Slow English program. It airs once a week, with each episode lasting fifteen minutes, featuring concise language and engaging content. Over the years, many listeners have tuned in to this program. Through it, English enthusiasts not only receive training in authentic American English but also gain a basic understanding of U.S. history. The nine articles in this book briefly introduce the journey of the United States from a colony to a modern powerhouse, covering its founding, development, and participation in two world wars. This book is compiled based on the broadcast scripts and recordings of the program. To meet the needs of different readers, we have included Chinese translations and a recording cassette that perfectly matches the content of the entire book. The text materials and original recordings were provided by VOA's Chinese Service, and we sincerely express our gratitude here.