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1. Protesters take to the streets in Japan ahead of the G8 summit1 of the world's leading industrialized2 nations. More than 1,000 people gathered in a park, demanding action on global warming and poverty. Four were arrested.


2. Hundreds of National Guard troops will go to California, helping3 to battle wildfires. The governor4 says many firefighters have gone days without sleep and need rest. There are 334 wildfires burning around the Golden State.

3. The number of salmonella cases continues to rise. An outbreak has now sickened 943 people, landing5 at least 130 in the hospital. Tomatoes are the leading suspect. But other types of fresh produce are also being tested.


4. At Wimbledon, the big sister bests the little sister. Venus Williams defeats Serena for her fifth Wimbledon title and second in a row, reasserting her dominance on her favorite court and favorite grass.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. G8（Group of Eight）: n. 八国集团

The countries of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Representatives from these countries meet to discuss economic concerns.

2. salmonella: n. 沙门氏菌

3. land: vt. Informal.

To cause to arrive in a place or condition: Civil disobedience will land you in jail6.

4. best: vt

To get the better of; beat

 


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1 summit eHezk     
n.最高点，峰顶；最高级会议；极点
参考例句：
  • They climbed up the mountain and reached the summit.他们爬山，最终达到了山顶。
  • The summit of the mountain is lost in the cloud and mist.山顶隐没在云雾之中。
2 industrialized Lq2z45     
adj.工业的，工业化的
参考例句：
  • Pollution is the price we pay for an overpopulated, over industrialized planet. 污染就是我们为这个人口过密，过度工业化的星球所付出的代价。 来自新概念英语第三册
  • Industrialized countries must reduce carbon dioxide emissions. 工业化国家必须减少二氧化碳的排放。
3 helping 2rGzDc     
n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的
参考例句：
  • The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
  • By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
4 governor 1f8xe     
n.统治者，地方长官(如省长，州长，总督等)
参考例句：
  • The governor was an expert at fencing with reporters.这位州长是搪塞新闻记者的能手。
  • He was elected governor of the state of California.他当选为加州州长。
5 landing wpwz3N     
n.登陆；着陆；楼梯平台
参考例句：
  • Owing to engine trouble,the plane had to make a forced landing.由于发动机出了毛病，飞机不得不进行迫降。
  • When are we landing?我们什么时候着陆？
6 jail F31xo     
n.监狱，看守所；vt.监禁，拘留
参考例句：
  • The castle had been used as a jail.这城堡曾用作监狱。
  • If she carries on shoplifting,she'll end up in jail.她如果还在店铺里偷东西，最终会被抓进监狱的。

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