Archive for January, 2009
How Green Is My (Rooftop) Garden?
This is the VOA Special English Development Report.
Green roofs are designed to save energy and capture rainwater. Rooftops covered with plants help keep buildings cool. They can extend the life of a roof. And they can reduce water runoff into streets and storm water systems.
Chicago City Hall
Several years ago, the mayor of Chicago, Illinois, [...]
Paul’s Case, Part Two
ANNOUNCER:
Now, the VOA Special English program, American Stories.
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Today we complete the story “Paul’s Case.” It was written by Willa Cather. Here is Kay Gallant with the story.
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Storyteller: Paul was a student with a lot of problems. He hated school. He didn’t like living with his family on Cordelia Street in the industrial city of Pittsburgh.
Paul wanted [...]
Paul’s Case, Part One
ANNOUNCER:
Now, the VOA Special English program, American Stories.
(MUSIC)
Our story today is called “Paul’s Case.” It was written by Willa Cather. “Paul’s Case” will be told in two parts. Here is Kay Gallant with part one of the story.
Storyteller: Paul hated school. He did not do his homework. He did not like his teachers. Paul’s father [...]
