Skyscrapers, ADHD, Ornamentals, Catch up

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Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter host the show. First: Jill Robbins presents All About America. She tells about the American invention of the skyscraper. Two developments led to the building of these very tall structures: safer elevators and steel. (1:01) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/skyscrapers-made-in-america-/7988815.html Then: More adults are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder. Diagnoses have been rising for at least 20 years but seem to have increased sharply in the last few years. A recent American government study suggested that more than 15 million adults in the United States — about 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD. Anna Matteo and Jill Robbins tell about the disorder and its rise on the Health and Lifestyle Report. (5:33) Next: Caty Weaver brings us a gardening story. She tells about some award-winning new varieties of ornamental plants. (13:29) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/rise-in-adhd-cases-raises-questions/7958876.html Finally: The LE Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on the LE video series, Let's Learn English. They focus today on episode 38. Learn about the phrasal verb "catch up" and study the most wonderful subject: superlatives! (19:54) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-38-shes-my-best-friend/3591967.html Caty and Mario close the show. --------- Learning English is Voice of America’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. We help you build vocabulary, strengthen your speaking skills and improve your ability to communicate for work, school and everyday life. We are not accepting comments here. You are welcome to comment on the stories at our website. EXPLORE OUR PLAYLISTS: » Learning English Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd9hCvj34W5hZxGsu5etKF6bZ9w4Ap2hl » Let's Learn English with Anna! (For children 8-12) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd9hCvj34W5gfXecA2uPRsKv9q5L5nQng&si=-gF1wuzIxhLQUwFQ » Let's Learn Englis