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7.Humanitarian Aid人道主义援助

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今日关键语导读Today"s Key Points

灾难并不可怕,因为有全世界人道主义的援助。海地地震后,美国承诺将会迅速积极反应,全力救助。海地人民在美国的帮助下将会重建家园。在这场地震中我们看到了美国人民与海地人民的深厚友谊。

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Good morning, everybody.This morning I want to extend to the people of Haiti the deep condolences and unwavering support of the American people following yesterday"s terrible earthquake.

We are just now beginning to learn the extent of the devastation, but the reports and images that we"ve seen of collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, and men and women carrying their injured neighbors through the streets are truly heart-wrenching. lndeed, for a country and a people who are no strangers to hardship and suffering, this tragedy seems especially cruel and incomprehensible.Our thoughts and prayers are also with the many Haitian-Americans around our country who do not yet know the fate of their families and loved ones back home.

AI have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives. The people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States in the urgent effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble, and to deliver the humanitarian relief—the food, water and medicine—that Haitians will need in the coming days.In that effort, our government, especially USAID and the Departments of State and Defense, are working closely together and with our partners in Haiti, the region, and around the world.

BLet me just say that this is a time when we are reminded of the common humanity that we all share. With just a few hundred miles of ocean between us and a long history that binds us together, Haitians are neighbors of the Americas and here at home.So we have to be there for them in their hour of need.

Despite the fact that we are experiencing tough times here at home, I would encourage those Americans who want to support the urgent humanitarian efforts to go to Whitehouse where you can learn how to contribute. CWe must be prepared for difficult hours and days ahead as we learn about the scope of the tragedy.We will keep the victims and their families in our prayers.We will be resolute in our response, and I pledge to the people of Haiti that you will have a friend and partner in the United States of America today and going forward.

难点重点,一目了然!

长难句解析Sentence Structures

AI have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives.

我已下令政府以迅速、协调、积极的救援拯救生命。

respond with 回复。例如:I kicked the dog, which responded with a growl.我踢了那条狗,它便狂叫起来。

BLet me just say that this is a time when we are reminded of the common humanity that we all share.

我想说明一点,这次灾难提醒了我们共同拥有的人性。

remind sb. of sth提醒。例如:The public needs to be reminded of this truth.社会大众必须知道事实的真相。

CWe must be prepared for difficult hours and days ahead as we learn about the scope of the tragedy.

在了解到灾害的严重程度之后,我们必须提前为今后救灾的种种困难做好准备。

be prepared for为……做准备。例如:We are prepared for dinner.我们正在准备晚餐。

8.Defending Freedom保卫自由

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今日关键语导读Today"s Key Points

美国前总统布什于美国遭受9·11恐怖袭击的当晚在联合国大厦发表了这篇演讲。这篇演讲稿充满了激情与力量,使得在9·11阴霾中的人们看到了信心与前途,就像文章中说到的那样:“恐怖袭击可以动摇我们最大建筑物的基础,但却无法触及美国的根基。”

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Good evening.Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very ******* came under attack in a series of and deadly terrorist acts.The victims were in airplanes, or in their offices;secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers;moms and dads, friends and neighbors.Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger.AThese acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat.But they have failed;our country is strong.

A great people have been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature. And we responded with the best of America—with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.

Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government"s emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it"s prepared.Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington D.C.to help with local rescue efforts.

Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured, and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.

The functions of our government continue without interruption. BFederal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow.Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business, as well.

CThis is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.None of us will ever forget this day.Yet, we go forward to defend ******* and all that is good and just in our world.

Thank you. Good night and God bless America.

难点重点,一目了然!

长难句解析Sentence Structures

AThese acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat.

恐怖分子大规模的杀戮旨在将我们的国家引向混乱和倒退。

be intended to打算干……。例如:The building was intended to be a train station.这座建筑物本来是打算用作火车站的。

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