CNN英语听力2012年01月合辑（文本+翻译）：20120104.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家Big thanks to the students and teachers in Garner Hayfield Middle School. That was one seriously great introduction, so we do appreciate it. Im Carl Azuz, lets get to todays headlines.First up, we are talking about a deadly attack that happened in Afghanistan over the weekend. More t

2、han a dozen people were killed, including nine Americans; four of them were US troops. According to officials, two British civilians, a Canadian solider, a citizen of Kosovo and four Afghans also died in this attack. It all happened in the city of Kabul, thats the capital of Afghanistan. A suicide b

3、omber drove his car into an armored bus that was part of a convoy from NATO. Taliban said it was responsible for this attack. The Taliban is the military group that ruled most of the Afghanistan before the US led the invasion that kicked the Taliban out of power in 2001. US ambassador at Afghanistan

4、 called Saturdays attack a shock. But he also showed determination, saying what we are not going to let these guys win.In the US, parts of the east coast are dealing with the impact of a major snowstorm that hit over the weekend. You might expect this kind of thing in January, not in October. The ea

5、rly winter weather dumped snow from Maryland and Pennsylvania up into New York, New Jersey and farther northeast. Some spots get more than nine inches of snow in less than a day. And the storm is being blamed for several deaths. Billions of people had the power knocked out, travellers were stranded

6、where flights were canceled, airports closed. An i-reporter shot this video of a tree that fell under the way to the snow. Big problem in some areas was that since the leaves hadnt fallen yet, trees accumulated more snow. They took on even more weight than they normally might. And that weighed them

7、down, weighed them even more, causing them to crash.See if you can ID me. Im an island that is part of the New York State. I was the first stop for millions of immigrants coming to America. Im part of the Statue of liberty National Monument, but im not Liberty Island. Im nearby Ellis Island that Im

8、sometimes called Americas Golden Door.When there is millions of immigrants came to Ellis Island, they were greeted by the Statue of Liberty. We mentioned last Friday that is was Lady Libertys 125th birthday. She is due for some improvements, but Emily Smith explaines that even though the statue migh

9、t change, what it symbolizes stands the test of time.When a statue stands watch for 125 years, sometimes things come full circle, like these words said by President Grover Cleveland at the dedication in 1886 and repeated again Friday.We will care for her, we will celebrate her, and we, the people of

10、 United States, will continue to perfect her in both word and indeed. At 305 feet 1 inch in the air, the statues tower of copper and gold leaf is a testament to liberty and opportunity. Nearly 12 million immigrants passed her to get to Ellis Island.“So help me God.”“Congratulations.”125 more became

11、US citizens in New York on her birthday.“And for me, its just the personal achievement I have been dreaming for years and years, and Im extremely excited to be here, and I cannot wait to take that oath.”The statue is due for 27 million dollars in upgrade next year, including safety improvement and a

12、n elevator, so anyone can reach the observation deck. And everyone is in for a new view.“Lady Liberty is our statue, our icon. I think people will see it in the perspective that theyve never seen before.”These five webcams unveiled Friday will live stream pictures including the first views from the

13、torch since its close to visitors in 1916. That torch still burns more fiercely than even 125 birthday candles, a continuing beacon to the world. Im Emily Smith reporting.感谢加纳赫利菲尔德中学的学生及教师们。那是一个非常精彩的介绍,感谢你们的一片心意。我是卡尔阿祖兹,让我们开始今天的头条新闻。首先,我们谈论的是周末发生在阿富汗的一次致命的袭击。超过12人死亡,其中包括9名美国人,有四名是美军士兵。据官方消息称,2名英国平民,

14、1名加拿大士兵,1名科索沃市民及4名阿富汗公民也死于这场袭击。这一切都发生在喀布尔,它是阿富汗的首都。一枚自杀式人体炸弹把车开进一辆巴士。塔利班称为此次袭击负责。在2001年美国侵入夺取政权前塔利班军事组织统治着阿富汗。在阿富汗的美国大使为星期六的袭击感到震惊。但是他也表现出决心,表示我们不打算让这些家伙赢。在美国,东海岸正在处理周末暴风雪带来的影响。你可能希望这种事情发生在一月份,而不是在十月。初冬天气来自马里兰的大雪和宾西法尼亚已经到达纽约、新泽西以及东北。一些地方在不到一天的时间内积雪达到超过9英尺。风暴造成数人死亡。数十亿人经受着暴风雪的折磨,旅客被滞留，航班被迫取消,机场关闭。有报道

15、树因暴风雪被刮倒。最大的问题是在一些地区叶子还没掉下来,树就积累了越来越多的雪。这无疑增加了它们的重量。重的使它们倒塌。看看你能不能认出我。我是一个岛,纽约州的一部分。我是数百万移民来到美国的第一站。我是自由女神像的国家纪念碑,但我不是自由女神岛。我离埃利斯岛附近,我有时也被称为美国的金色的门。当有千百万移民来到埃利斯岛,他们被自由女神像折服。上星期五我们提到自由女神像的125岁生日。她应该得到一些改善,但艾米莉史密斯表示雕像,虽然可能会改变,但它象征着能经得起时间的考验。当一个塑像矗立125年,有时会发生很多事情,就像1886年再次讲到重复奉献上说这话的格罗弗克利夫兰总统一样。“我们会照顾她

16、,我们将庆祝她,我们,美国将继续以口头和实际行动上完美她。”在305英尺的空中,这座雕像塔的铜和金叶也象征自由和机会。近1200万移民通过她来到埃利斯岛。“上帝救我。”“祝贺你。”纽约的美国公民庆祝她的生日。“对我来说,这只是个人的成就,而我很高兴能来到这里,我等不及要宣布誓言。”这座雕像明年正常的维护费用是2700万美元,包括改善安全和电梯,所以任何人都可以到观景台。而且每个人都有一个全新的视角。“自由女神雕像是我们的偶像。我认为人们将会自们从未见过的角度看到它。”这五个摄像头于星期五公布的照片包括1916年就对参观者关闭的火炬。火炬仍然在燃烧,甚至比125岁的生日蜡烛更猛烈,它会继续照亮这

17、个世界。我是艾米丽史密斯,从CNN发回的报道。1. introduction n. 介绍, 引进The government saw the introduction of new technology as vital.政府认为引进新技术至关重要。2. suicide n. 自杀, 自杀者The man committed suicide by jumping off the cliff.那人跳下悬崖自杀。 3. responsible a. 有责任的, 负责的, 责任重大的The writer of a letter is responsible that it will be understood by its recipient.写信的人有责任让收信人读懂信的意思。4. determination n. 决心, 测定Our sales people need determination and drive.我们的推销人员需要有决心和干劲。5. liberty n. 自由, 自由权Liberties are enjoyed by all citizens.公民皆享有自由权。. 版权所有高考资源网