【听力版模仿主题月】终结篇—— 新闻篇（结束）
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编号001： MP3下载 His comments on world affairs were more philosophical in tone. There were no major changes in policy announced. Instead, Mr. Bush argued the United States must remain aggressively engaged throughout the world. He spoke at length of the fight to bring democracy to Iraq and said he would also like to see freedom take root in Iran.
The official Democratic Party response was delivered by the new governor of the state of Virginia, Tim Kaine. He pointed to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as one of several instances where the Bush administration has failed the American people.
In his State of the Union address, the president urged Democrats to work with Republicans to address serious problems. But the realities of an election year are at play, and although Mr. Bush is planning to campaign around the country for his proposals, they face an uncertain future in Congress.
■隐藏■ 点击查看材料2(编号002) 编号002： MP3下载 France’s new Youth Labor Law was prompted by the country’s chronic high unemployment rates and stagnant labor market. More than 20-percent of the 18-to-25 year olds are unemployed. That's double the national average. The government argues the new law will boost chances for young people to find jobs... Many of whom can only find short-term work. Some employers say they are reluctant to hire young workers because tough job security laws make it hard to fire them if they do poorly or are no longer needed. Under the new law, companies would be able to hire people under 26 for a two-year trial period. During that time, they can be dismissed without cause or warning. The government has proposed steps aimed at easing the impact of the new law: Young workers would be assigned a mentor; a review after six months to assess their progress; and free training if they are fired. It may be too late: A recent poll found 68-percent of French people oppose the new law.
■隐藏■ 点击查看材料3(编号003) 编号003： MP3下载 The World Food Program has announced that it would hang off the rations for nearly 3 millions of Sudanese now living in refugee camps after being forced to leave their homes by fighting in the western region of Darfur. The head of the WFP James Morris said it's being dumb because of a shortfall in funding. From the Sudanese capital Khartoum Jenna Fischer reports.
The head of the United Nation's World Food Program said the decision to cut rations was a last resort, and one of the hardest decision he'd ever had to make. Over 6.1 million people across the whole of Sudan need food aid, more than any other country in the world. The bill to feed them is 746 million dollars, of which less than a third has been donated. The biggest donor by far is the United States, with very little coming from European countries. The ration cut will come into force from the beginning of May, and is designed to ensure that some food lasts through to what's called the “hunger season” between July and September.
■隐藏■ 点击查看材料4(编号004) 编号004： MP3下载 It’s unclear how but Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi apparently survived for some time after bombs were dropped on his hideout. The US military says the militant leader died yesterday shortly after US forces arrived on the scene. Five others were killed in the air raid.
One soldier was killed in a Blackhawk helicopter made precautionary landing. The army says the chopper didn’t crash rather it landed after a warning light came on. Four others were injured during the incident at Fort Campbell Kentucky.
Delphi says it’s reached a deal with United Auto Workers and General Motors to offer buyouts to hourly employees who are eligible for early retirement. Under the agreement, workers with 26 years of service were reported to be eligible for early retirement incentives.
German soccer fans were dancing in the streets. Literally, a large crowd celebrated in the streets of Berlin today after the host nation beat Costa Rica in the opening match of the World Cup.
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