America
Change in Washington Has Special Meaning to People in Chicago
America’s third biggest city takes pride in Obama. But, at the same time, a corruption case against the state governor brings unwelcome attention. < em>Transcript of radio broadcast:
VOICE ONE:
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Steve Ember.
VOICE TWO:
And I’m Barbara Klein. This week our subject is the city, Chicago, Illinois.
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VOICE ONE:
Chicago is [...]
Isabella Stewart Gardner, 1840-1924: She Created Art Museum in Her Home
She gathered one of the great collections of art treasures in America and gave them to the public to enjoy. Transcript of radio broadcast:
VOICE ONE:
I’m Steve Ember.
VOICE TWO:
And I’m Barbara Klein with PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about the art collector and cultural supporter, Isabella Stewart Gardner.
During the [...]
Short Story: ‘To Build A Fire’ by Jack London
A man struggles for his life in the frozen Yukon. Transcript of radio broadcast:
ANNOUNCER:
Now, the weekly Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES.
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Our story today is called “To Build a Fire.” It was written by Jack London. Here is Harry Monroe with the story.
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STORYTELLER:
The man walked down the trail on a cold, gray day. Pure white [...]
