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 Xi requests safety of staff aboard stranded1 icebreaker

President Xi Jinping has requested all-out efforts to ensure the safety of the staff aboard the research vessel2 and icebreaker Xuelong, which is trapped in heavy ice after its rescue of passengers on a Russian vessel stranded in Antarctica.
Xi Jinping said Xuelong's rescue mission had been accomplished3 under extreme risks and has won honor for China and the people. He expressed regards and greetings to the 101-member expedition team, and ordered coordinated4 efforts to help them out of trouble and ensure their safety. 
He also expressed hopes the team respond to the situation in a calm manner and return safely at an early date. 
It is expected a positive weather change on Monday would make conditions favorable for Xuelong to get free.
 
Police boosts security at Chinese consulate5 in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco have boosted security at the Chinese consulate general there after an arson6 attack on Wednesday caused severe damage to the facilities.
The U.S. State Department says the San Francisco Police Department is providing 24/7 coverage7 at the Chinese consulate while the investigation8 continues.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, now leading the investigation into the arson, says the fire was set intentionally9. 
China has urged the United States to take "effective measures" to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff and prevent similar incidents.
 
Ceasefire talks begin in Ethiopia
Ceasefire talks between rival parties in South Sudan have started.
Delegates from the government and rebel forces have met with mediators in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.
No direct talks between the two sides have taken place just yet.
Inside the country fighting continues.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has declared states of emergency in Unity10 state and Jonglei earlier this week.
 
China provides humanitarian11 aid for S. Sudan
China's military says the country's peacekeepers will continue to provide humanitarian aid in South Sudan.
As many as 350 peacekeepers are in the region, setting up a refugee camp with room for more than 10-thousand civilians12.
Twelve Chinese military observers or staff officers have been shuttling across various refugee camps to collect up-to-date information for the UN.
More than a thousand people in South Sudan have been killed since clashes erupted last month.
The UN says some 190 thousand people have been forced to leave from their homes.
 
11 killed, 52 injured in pro-Morsi protests in Egypt
At least 11 people were killed and 52 others injured on Friday in clashes across Egypt between supporters of ousted13 president Mohamed Morsi and security forces.
Egyptian security forces have intensified14 their presence in Cairo's main streets following calls for renewed demonstrations15 by the National Alliance to Support Legitimacy16, a pro-Morsi coalition17 led by the Muslim Brotherhood18.
 
 
Police raid Guangdong village in drug operation
Police in southern China's Guangdong province have confiscated19 three tons of the drug methamphetamine during raids at a village.
182 people have been arrested in Boshe village of Lufeng city.
Police say more than a third of China's methamphetamine came from Lufeng in the last three years. 
The raids involved at least 3,000 police officers, two helicopters and speedboats.
 
China rules out vaccine20 death link
Health authorities in China have ruled out any link between hepatitis B vaccines21 and the deaths of nine babies at the end of last year.
Preliminary results from eight other cases have failed to find any link, too.
Causes of death still need to be confirmed by autopsy22.
The China Food and Drug Administration says so far no problems have been found with the vaccines produced by Shenzhen-based BioKangtai bio-kung-t-eye).
More samples of the firm's vaccines are being tested. Production remains23 suspended.
 
Chinese mass media asked to promote Mandarin24
China's television and broadcasting watchdog has asked the country's hosts and broadcasters to take the lead in promoting Mandarin.
Television hosts and broadcasters should speak Mandarin when hosting programs, except in special cases, and slang that violates language specifications25 should be prohibited, according to the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television. 
They are asked to abide26 by Chinese syntax rules and not to coin new words or non-standard expressions, the administration said, adding that imitating pronunciation of some dialects and local expressions is also prohibited.
 
China mulls rules on international student enrollment28 xinhua
China's Education Ministry29 is considering adopting new rules for international students.
The regulations stipulate30 that schools must not enroll27 students who fail to meet admission standards, or who haven't completed necessary insurance procedures
It insists minors31 must be accompanied by a parent, or guardian32 with the proper paperwork.
Also, international students would be given a deadline for leaving the country upon competion of their degree.

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1 stranded thfz18     
a.搁浅的，进退两难的
参考例句：
  • He was stranded in a strange city without money. 他流落在一个陌生的城市里， 身无分文，一筹莫展。
  • I was stranded in the strange town without money or friends. 我困在那陌生的城市，既没有钱，又没有朋友。
2 vessel 4L1zi     
n.船舶；容器，器皿；管，导管，血管
参考例句：
  • The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。
  • You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。
3 accomplished UzwztZ     
adj.有才艺的；有造诣的；达到了的
参考例句：
  • Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
  • Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
4 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
5 consulate COwzC     
n.领事馆
参考例句：
  • The Spanish consulate is the large white building opposite the bank.西班牙领事馆是银行对面的那栋高大的白色建筑物。
  • The American consulate was a magnificent edifice in the centre of Bordeaux.美国领事馆是位于波尔多市中心的一座宏伟的大厦。
6 arson 3vOz3     
n.纵火，放火
参考例句：
  • He was serving a ten spot for arson.他因纵火罪在服十年徒刑。
  • He was arraigned on a charge of arson.他因被指控犯纵火罪而被传讯。
7 coverage nvwz7v     
n.报导，保险范围，保险额，范围，覆盖
参考例句：
  • There's little coverage of foreign news in the newspaper.报纸上几乎没有国外新闻报道。
  • This is an insurance policy with extensive coverage.这是一项承保范围广泛的保险。
8 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。
9 intentionally 7qOzFn     
ad.故意地，有意地
参考例句：
  • I didn't say it intentionally. 我是无心说的。
  • The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused. 当地政府裁定他是有意居无定所，因此没有资格再获得提供住房。
10 unity 4kQwT     
n.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调
参考例句：
  • When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
  • We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。
11 humanitarian kcoxQ     
n.人道主义者，博爱者，基督凡人论者
参考例句：
  • She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.她拥有很多慈善事业，并作了很大的贡献。
  • The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助。
12 civilians 2a8bdc87d05da507ff4534c9c974b785     
平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓
参考例句：
  • the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
  • At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。
13 ousted 1c8f4f95f3bcc86657d7ec7543491ed6     
驱逐( oust的过去式和过去分词 )； 革职； 罢黜； 剥夺
参考例句：
  • He was ousted as chairman. 他的主席职务被革除了。
  • He may be ousted by a military takeover. 他可能在一场军事接管中被赶下台。
14 intensified 4b3b31dab91d010ec3f02bff8b189d1a     
v.（使）增强， （使）加剧( intensify的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • Violence intensified during the night. 在夜间暴力活动加剧了。
  • The drought has intensified. 旱情加剧了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
15 demonstrations 0922be6a2a3be4bdbebd28c620ab8f2d     
证明( demonstration的名词复数 )； 表明； 表达； 游行示威
参考例句：
  • Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
  • The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
16 legitimacy q9tzJ     
n.合法，正当
参考例句：
  • The newspaper was directly challenging the government's legitimacy.报纸直接质疑政府的合法性。
  • Managing from the top down,we operate with full legitimacy.我们进行由上而下的管理有充分的合法性。
17 coalition pWlyi     
n.结合体，同盟，结合，联合
参考例句：
  • The several parties formed a coalition.这几个政党组成了政治联盟。
  • Coalition forces take great care to avoid civilian casualties.联盟军队竭尽全力避免造成平民伤亡。
18 brotherhood 1xfz3o     
n.兄弟般的关系，手中情谊
参考例句：
  • They broke up the brotherhood.他们断绝了兄弟关系。
  • They live and work together in complete equality and brotherhood.他们完全平等和兄弟般地在一起生活和工作。
19 confiscated b8af45cb6ba964fa52504a6126c35855     
没收，充公( confiscate的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • Their land was confiscated after the war. 他们的土地在战后被没收。
  • The customs officer confiscated the smuggled goods. 海关官员没收了走私品。
20 vaccine Ki1wv     
n.牛痘苗，疫苗；adj.牛痘的，疫苗的
参考例句：
  • The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives.脊髓灰质炎疫苗挽救了数以百万计的生命。
  • She takes a vaccine against influenza every fall.她每年秋季接种流感疫苗。
21 vaccines c9bb57973a82c1e95c7cd0f4988a1ded     
疫苗，痘苗( vaccine的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • His team are at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines. 他的小组处于疫苗科研的最前沿。
  • The vaccines were kept cool in refrigerators. 疫苗放在冰箱中冷藏。
22 autopsy xuVzm     
n.尸体解剖；尸检
参考例句：
  • They're carrying out an autopsy on the victim.他们正在给受害者验尸。
  • A hemorrhagic gut was the predominant lesion at autopsy.尸检的主要发现是肠出血。
23 remains 1kMzTy     
n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹
参考例句：
  • He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
  • The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
24 Mandarin TorzdX     
n.中国官话，国语，满清官吏；adj.华丽辞藻的
参考例句：
  • Just over one billion people speak Mandarin as their native tongue.大约有十亿以上的人口以华语为母语。
  • Mandarin will be the new official language of the European Union.普通话会变成欧盟新的官方语言。
25 specifications f3453ce44685398a83b7fe3902d2b90c     
n.规格；载明；详述；（产品等的）说明书；说明书( specification的名词复数 )；详细的计划书；载明；详述
参考例句：
  • Our work must answer the specifications laid down. 我们的工作应符合所定的规范。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • This sketch does not conform with the specifications. 图文不符。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
26 abide UfVyk     
vi.遵守；坚持；vt.忍受
参考例句：
  • You must abide by the results of your mistakes.你必须承担你的错误所造成的后果。
  • If you join the club,you have to abide by its rules.如果你参加俱乐部，你就得遵守它的规章。
27 enroll Pogxx     
v.招收；登记；入学；参军；成为会员（英)enrol
参考例句：
  • I should like to enroll all my children in the swimming class.我愿意让我的孩子们都参加游泳班。
  • They enroll him as a member of the club.他们吸收他为俱乐部会员。
28 enrollment itozli     
n.注册或登记的人数；登记
参考例句：
  • You will be given a reading list at enrollment.注册时你会收到一份阅读书目。
  • I just got the enrollment notice from Fudan University.我刚刚接到复旦大学的入学通知书。
29 ministry kD5x2     
n.(政府的)部；牧师
参考例句：
  • They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
  • We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。
30 stipulate shhyP     
vt.规定，（作为条件）讲定，保证
参考例句：
  • International rules stipulate the number of foreign entrants.国际规则规定了外国参赛者的人数。
  • Some manufacturers stipulate the price at which their goods are to be sold.有些制造商规定出售他们生产的商品的价格。
31 minors ff2adda56919f98e679a46d5a4ad4abb     
n.未成年人( minor的名词复数 )；副修科目；小公司；[逻辑学]小前提v.[主美国英语]副修，选修，兼修( minor的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
  • The law forbids shops to sell alcohol to minors. 法律禁止商店向未成年者出售含酒精的饮料。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He had three minors this semester. 这学期他有三门副修科目。 来自《简明英汉词典》
32 guardian 8ekxv     
n.监护人；守卫者，保护者
参考例句：
  • The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
  • The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。

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