新西兰英语 10 War medals stolen
On December 2nd last year, 91 war medals were stolen from the Army Museum in Waiouru (just south of Lake Taupo). On Friday, they were handed to the police.
The war medals were won by soldiers during several wars, for brave actions. The most famous medal is the Victoria Cross which is given to a soldier who risked his life to save others. There were 9 VC (Victoria Cross) medals amongst 1 the 91 medals stolen. New Zealand’s most famous soldier for bravery was the hero Charles Upham who won two VCs in World War II.
Police were worried that the medals would be sold overseas 2 where they are worth a lot of money. After several weeks, some businessmen offered $300,000 for the return of the medals. On Friday, an Auckland 3 lawyer handed all to medals to the police. He has worked hard, contacting many people, before the medals were put on his desk. The money was paid to someone but not to the lawyer. It is not clear who received the money. The police still do not know who stole the medals but they are checking them carefully for finger prints or other evidence 4. They are hopeful 5 that they will find the thief or thieves.
Meanwhile, the Army Museum has increased its security 6 so that this does not happen again. The medals are not yet back in the museum but as soon as the police have finished their checking, the medals will be returned.
- He was sitting amongst a group of children,telling them a story.他正坐在一群孩子中间讲故事。
- You must settle the matter amongst yourselves.你们必须彼此商量，自行解决这些问题。
- Her man has been sent overseas by his employers.她的丈夫已被雇主派往海外。
- Many firms are focusing on increasing their markets overseas.许多商行都专注于扩大国外市场。
- Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand.奥克兰是新西兰最大的城市。
- Return to auckland by bus in afternoon.下午乘车返回奥克兰。
- The first signs of spring are in evidence.春天的最初迹象已显然可见。
- From the evidence I must conclude that you are wrong.从证据看，我敢断定你错了。
- This is a hopeful news.这是个鼓舞人心的消息。
- We are hopeful about the future.我们对未来抱乐观态度。