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Comparing American and Chinese Parents
This is the VOA Special English Education Report. Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? A new book called “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences [...]
‘Green’ Cities Are Organizing to Protect the Environment
STEVE EMBER: I’m Steve Ember. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: And I’m Shirley Griffith with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we explore ways in which local governments around the world are working to protect the environment. These “green cities” are working to reduce energy use and pollution in inventive and effective ways. Such efforts by city governments [...]
American History: ‘Roaring Twenties’ a Time of Economic and Social Change
BOB DOUGHTY: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION – American history in VOA Special English. The nineteen twenties were a time of economic progress for most Americans. During the administrations of President Warren Harding and President Calvin Coolidge, many companies grew larger, creating new jobs. Wages for most Americans increased. Many people began to [...]
