美联社一分钟新闻 2008-07-06

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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