Hello, my friends, and welcome back to the program that gives you our world ...As It Is, and lets you learn and improve your American English at the same time. Im Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we hear from West Africa, where a virus ...and fear ...are spreading.
Then we talk about the word gridlock. It has been used many times to describe the fact that very little work is done by American lawmakers in Washington. Why is that so? What can be done about it?
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The Ebola virus is spreading in West Africa. People there are growing worried about Ebola, formerly known as Ebola Hemorrhagic fever. The disease kills many of its victims. The president of Guinea and other leaders are urging people to remain calm. But many West Africans say they are frightened.
Health officials say the first case was reported last month in Guineas southeastern forest area. The Ebola outbreak has caused widespread fear as the virus spreads, and the number of victims rises.
Government leaders in West Africa say there is no reason to be fearful. But many people are becoming increasingly worried. Steve Doe lives in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia.
m afraid. I mean the way it attacks one, you know, and the way it kills, you know. Im afraid that the outbreak will be known in Liberia -- or anywhere for that matter. Were all human beings, so yes, Im afraid, yes.
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