NPR英语听力2012年10月合辑（文本＋翻译）：20121001NPRNEWS.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家From NPR News in Washington, Im Nora Raum.Officials in Baghdad say coordinated bombings killed at least 26 people in Iraq today. They say they appeared to be targeting Shah Muslims in an attempt to undermine the Shah-led government. No one has claimed responsibility but officials not

2、e car bombings are often used by sunian insurgents.Envoys representing the institutions lending billions to Greece returned to that country today to examine new austerity measures. Joanna Kakissis reports from Athens, the envoys rejected the first measures because they werent tough enough.The lender

3、s of the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, they are known as the troy card. The new measures include new taxes and cuts to public sector wages, pensions and healthcare spending. If the troy card approves their budget goes to parliament for a vote, the un

4、ions have promised strikes and demonstrations in protest. Greece must approve the measures to keep receiving bailout loans which are saving the country from bankruptcy and (the) eurozone exit. Germany is lending much of the money, Chancellor Angela Merkel says that Greece must stick to austerity and

5、 exchange for the aid. But former Finance Minister Peer Steinbruck who hopes thatto oust Merkel in the election(s) next year says Greece should get more time to reform its economy. For NPR News, Im Joanna Kakissis in Athens.A Moscow court is expected to hear the appeal of Punk Rock Band members Puss

6、y Riot tomorrow. Jessica Gallaher reports Russias Orthodox Church is asking the court for clemency if the band members repent.Russias powerful Orthodox Church says if the women show penitence and reconsider their actions, it shouldnt be left unnoticed. The all-female punk rockers were convicted of h

7、ooliganism, motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in a penal colony() for calling on the virgin marry to deliver them from Russia President Vladimir Putin on the alter of Russias most prominent Orthodox cathedral. They were protesting against the churchs support of Putins presiden

8、cy. Analysts and lawyers for the women said the charges are politically motivated and show that Putin will not tolerate dissent. For NPR News, Im Jessica Gallaher in Moscow.Its the last Sunday before the first debate in the presidential campaign. So politicians and politician watchers were all over

9、the television talk shows this morning. Senior White House adviser David Pluff told ABCs this week that the challenger is usually dose very well in debates and that Mitt Romney will have some sinerous prepared.We believe all along that governor Mitt Romney previous more benefit out of this debate po

10、tentially than we go. But what were gonna tell the American people on Wednesday night is we have through the whole campaign is exactly where we are as a country, where we need to go, how we rebuild the economy, then make the middle class secure.Meanwhile, on Fox News Sunday, Paul Ryan called the pre

11、sident a very gifted speaker whos been on the national stage for several years, while Mitt Romney has been never been on a one-on-one to presidential debate.This is NPR News.The Midwest drought is causing stress for farmers everywhere. But as NPRs Jim Hawk reports California is being especially hard

12、 hit.The summer long drought has led to a more than 50% spike in the cost of corn and soybeans. In Handfort, California, dairy farmer Mary Cameron says shes on the brink of losing her business because of her cattle feed bills have been astronomical.In fact that up to about three or four years ago, I

13、 considered myself a wealthy dairyman. And now everything is going under.Dozens of dairy operators have filed for bankruptcy in California, the nations largest dairy state. Others have sold their herds or sent them to slaughter and given up on the business. Jim Hawk, NPR News.Tomorrow is the first M

14、onday in October, the day the U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term. One of the first cases the justices will hear concerns affirmative action whether the University of Taxes may consider race in deciding college admissions. The court is also expected to hear cases this term involving voting rights a

15、nd whether the 1996 defensive of Marriage Act is unconstitutional because it denies federal benefits to married partners of the same sex.Starting tomorrow, hospitals will be fined if Medicare patients are re-admitted with complications within 30 days of being discharged. It is part of the healthcare

16、 overhaul bill. About two thirds of the nations hospitals admit Medicare patients , a study found about 12% are later readmitted for a potentially preventable problem. Doctor John Santo of Consumer Reports Health Rating Center says that if car companies can issue warranties for their products. Hospital should have a similar obligation for a new need.Im Nora Raum, NPR News, in Washington. 版权所有高考资源网