美联社新闻一分钟 2005-11-07

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1. A tornado¹ rips across southwestern Indiana and northern Kentucky, killing² at least 20 people, destroying homes and knocking out power to thousands.

2. As urban violence intensifies³ and spreads across France, President Jacques Chirac calls restoring security and public order an 'absolute priority'.

3. Amid street protests over his visit to Brazil, President Bush says he wants to improve the United States' image in Latin America.

4. Dozens flee an Iraqi town on the Syrian border during a lull⁴ in fighting between 3, 500 US and Iraqi troops , and suspected Al-Qaida insurgents⁵.

5. Fireworks and bonfires light up Britain, marking the 400th anniversary of an audacious plot to blow up the king and the seat of government

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. lull
1 lull lulls⁶
A lull is a period of quiet or calm in a longer period of activity or excitement.
There was a lull in political violence after the election of the current president.
...a lull in the conversation.
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2. bonfire
bonfire bonfires
A bonfire is a fire that is made outdoors, usually to burn rubbish. Bonfires are also sometimes lit as part of a celebration.
With bonfires outlawed⁷ in urban areas, gardeners must cart their refuse to a dump.
They celebrated⁸ the event by holding parades, lighting⁹ bonfires and setting off fireworks.
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3. audacious
audacious
Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
...an audacious plan to win the presidency¹⁰.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
= daring