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 Fire fighters are bracing1 for a new threat today as soaring temperatures return to the southern states. There will be a total fire ban across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. Fire authorities are warning residents in the affected2 areas to remain vigilant3 and prepare for the worst.

 
 
The government will today announce the terms of reference for the Royal Commission on child sexual abuse. It's expected to create a special investigation4 unit to work with police to fast-track (咳,excuse me) individual cases. 
 
 
Coordinated5 bomb attacks have killed at least 100 people and injured many more in Pakistan. In the city of Quetta, bombs struck a marketplace and a snooker hall. Another attack on the city of Mingora targeted a religious gathering6.
 
 
A new study has found that a staggering 50 per cent of the world's food goes to waste. The British Institution of Mechanical Engineers says the waste is caused by poor storage, strict sell-by-dates, bulk offers and consumer fussiness7.
 
 
Australia will have a strong showing at this year's Academy Awards. Hugh Jackman has been nominated for best actor in Les Miserables. And it adds to his best nomination8 yesterday. The musical is also in line for best picture. Other big contenders are Steven Spielberg's presidential drama Lincoln, starring best actor nominee9 Daniel Day Lewis and Ang Lee's Life of Pi.

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1 bracing oxQzcw     
adj.令人振奋的
参考例句：
  • The country is bracing itself for the threatened enemy invasion. 这个国家正准备奋起抵抗敌人的入侵威胁。
  • The atmosphere in the new government was bracing. 新政府的气氛是令人振奋的。
2 affected TzUzg0     
adj.不自然的，假装的
参考例句：
  • She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
  • His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
3 vigilant ULez2     
adj.警觉的，警戒的，警惕的
参考例句：
  • He has to learn how to remain vigilant through these long nights.他得学会如何在这漫长的黑夜里保持警觉。
  • The dog kept a vigilant guard over the house.这只狗警醒地守护着这所房屋。
4 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
5 coordinated 72452d15f78aec5878c1559a1fbb5383     
adj.协调的
参考例句：
  • The sound has to be coordinated with the picture. 声音必须和画面协调一致。
  • The numerous existing statutes are complicated and poorly coordinated. 目前繁多的法令既十分复杂又缺乏快调。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
6 gathering ChmxZ     
n.集会，聚会，聚集
参考例句：
  • He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
  • He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。
7 fussiness 898610cf9ec1d8717aa6b3e3ee4ac3e1     
[医]易激怒
参考例句：
  • Everybody knows that this is not fussiness but a precaution against burglars. 大家知道，这不是为了多事，而是为了防贼。 来自互联网
8 nomination BHMxw     
n.提名，任命，提名权
参考例句：
  • John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。
  • Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。
9 nominee FHLxv     
n.被提名者；被任命者；被推荐者
参考例句：
  • His nominee for vice president was elected only after a second ballot.他提名的副总统在两轮投票后才当选。
  • Mr.Francisco is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.弗朗西斯科先生是行政书记职位的正式提名人。

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