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 1. The polar vortex continues to drive temperatures down as much as the eastern United States battles wind chills below zero. Freezing temperatures set record lows with some areas colder than much of Antarctic. Fortunately, temperatures are expected to slowly rise throughout the week. 

 
2. Olympic Gold Medalist, Lindsey Vonn will not be defending her title in Sochi in next month. The 29-year-old Alpine1 Skiing star has been battling a knee injury from last year. She is scheduled for surgery soon and hopes to return for the world championship in 2015.
 
3. With help from 6 republicans, the Senate unexpectedly advances efforts to revive expired benefits for the long-term unemployed2. President Obama applauded the outcome but the Republican controlled House will also have to vote for the measure. 
 
4. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman led a group of American basketball players to train with young North Koreans ahead of an exhibition match. Rodman has received criticisms over his involvement in North Korea and pleaded with Americans not to treat the players negatively when they return to the US. 
 

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1 alpine ozCz0j     
adj.高山的；n.高山植物
参考例句：
  • Alpine flowers are abundant there.那里有很多高山地带的花。
  • Its main attractions are alpine lakes and waterfalls .它以高山湖泊和瀑布群为主要特色。
2 unemployed lfIz5Q     
adj.失业的，没有工作的；未动用的，闲置的
参考例句：
  • There are now over four million unemployed workers in this country.这个国家现有四百万失业人员。
  • The unemployed hunger for jobs.失业者渴望得到工作。

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