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 1. Fighting rages on as Iraqi troops battle Islamic militants1 who have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing 4 towns and 3 border crossings. The militant’s latest victories considerably2 expanded territory under their control just 2 weeks after the Al-Qaida breakaway groups started taking over parts of Iraq. 

 
2. In the final seconds of their World Cup match, Portugal scored their 2nd goal against the United States. Forcing a 2 to 2 draw. Both teams play again on Thursday, in games that will determine which teams will advance to the knockout rounds. 
 
3. Three men accused of using a helicopter to make a bold escape from a Canadian jail are due in court today. Police say the investigation3 into the escape is ongoing4 and more arrests are likely.
 
4. Authorities near Portland are investigating homemade explosives planted in a portable toilet and a mailbox. A woman was treated for minor5 injuries after one explosion. And authorities say the motive6 remains7 unknown. 

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1 militants 3fa50c1e4338320d8495907fdc5bdbaf     
激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。
  • Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。
2 considerably 0YWyQ     
adv.极大地；相当大地；在很大程度上
参考例句：
  • The economic situation has changed considerably.经济形势已发生了相当大的变化。
  • The gap has narrowed considerably.分歧大大缩小了。
3 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。
4 ongoing 6RvzT     
adj.进行中的，前进的
参考例句：
  • The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
  • The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
5 minor e7fzR     
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
  • The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
  • I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。
6 motive GFzxz     
n.动机，目的；adv.发动的，运动的
参考例句：
  • The police could not find a motive for the murder.警察不能找到谋杀的动机。
  • He had some motive in telling this fable.他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。
7 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。

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