VOA Standard English Listening Selections - Master of English Listening (Book + MP3)

Author: Beijing Disc Mid Disk Software Technology Development Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: "VOA Standard English Listening Selections" carefully selects the most representative high-definition audio reports from VOA. From candidate speeches to analyst comments, from interviews and surveys to on-site reports, it vividly recreates American society from different angles. The content is comprehensive, covering various aspects such as current affairs, development, health, education, economy, technology, American kaleidoscope, exploration, and entertainment. The listening materials selected in this edition all belong to the Standard English of the program. Its delivery speed is 140-150 words per minute. To help learners overcome listening difficulties, each listening material is accompanied by cultural background information and annotations on difficult vocabulary to aid comprehension. This book can help learners with a certain foundation in English improve their listening skills and smoothly understand Standard English.