VOA慢速英语:Ex-Prisoners Ask for Second Chance and a Job

crack cocaine – n. a very powerful form of the drug, cocaine

pasta – n. a food made from a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes eggs that is formed into different shapes (such as thin strips, tubes, or shells) and usually boiled

probation – n. a situation or period of time in which a person who has committed a crime is allowed to stay out of prison if that person behaves well, does not commit another crime

recommendation – n. the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen

core – n. the central part of something

apply – v. to seek a position

grateful – adj. feeling or showing thanks