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英语四级新闻听力复习技巧分享,希望对大家的学习有所帮助。
一、听力练习
1.
A. Security.
B. Corruption.
C. Election cost.
D. Insufficient candidates.
2.
A. Taliban attacks have killed many people in recent weeks.
B. Taliban now controls or strongly influences about half the country.
C. Militants allied with the Islamic State group operate mainly in eastern Afghanistan.
D. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo donated more than $160 million in aid money for the presidential elections in Afghanistan.
二、听力文本
Millions of Afghans are expected to vote in presidential elections on Saturday. There are several concerns about the planned vote. Taliban attacks have killed many people in recent weeks. The group now controls or strongly influences about half the country. It has condemned the elections and warned Afghans against voting. Militants allied with the Islamic State group also threatened voters. It operates mainly in eastern Afghanistan. The country's Independent Election Commission sought security for 5,373 voting stations. However, security agencies said they were unable to guard 410 stations. So those will not open on Saturday. The U.S. government has warned all the candidates to keep the election honest. In a surprise announcement, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo withdrew more than $160 million in aid money, saying Ghani's government was too corrupt. A lot of money is being spent on the presidential elections. It is estimated the voting process will cost $150 million. The Afghan government will pay $90 million. International donors will pay the remaining $59 million.
Question 1: According to the news report, which of the following is not mentioned as one of the concerns about the planned presidential elections in Afghanistan?
Question 2: According to the news report, which of the following statements is not correct?
三、重点词汇
1. condemn: to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons (通常指出于道义而)谴责,指责
2. ally: to unite or form a connection or relation between 结盟
3. corrupt: dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money 贪赃舞弊的;的;的
4. donor: a person who gives money or goods to an organization 捐助者,捐赠者