Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter Jr host today's Learning English show.
1:13 First: A new study finds that protecting 1.2 percent of the Earth’s land surface could prevent most extinctions, the permanent disappearance of a species. The scientists report that creating such protected areas would cost an estimated $263 billion. Anna Matteo reports. learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
7:03 Next: Near Jammu, India, the smell of burning garbage, or waste material, spreads out for kilometers across the city. Experts say the air is dangerous to breathe. The extremely high summer temperatures add to the danger. But a small number of people work at the site through the smoke and intense heat. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins have their story. learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
12:17 Then: John Russell presents this week's Everyday Grammar. The Paris Olympics are just weeks away. John explores this question: What are three important words to know when we talk about the international games?
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20:52 Finally: The LE Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on Level Two of the LE video series Let's Learn English. Passive voice is the central subject of study today. And learn about America's love of barbecue! Ashley and Mario close the show.
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