VOA标准英语2013--Human Rights Central To U.S.-Vietnam Relations
时间：2019-01-03 作者：英语课 分类：VOA常速英语2013年(九月)
Human Rights Central To U.S.-Vietnam Relations
“Human Rights are a central part of the U.S.- Vietnam relationship,” said U.S. Acting 1 Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor 2 Scott Busby, speaking recently at a reception in Falls Church, Virginia:
“They will remain a central part of our relationship and we will continue to make that point to Vietnamese officials wherever and whenever we can.”
The United States and Vietnam continue to improve economic and trade ties, including through the Trans-Pacific Partnership 3, a 21st century high standard free trade agreement. The two nations are increasing diplomatic coordination 4 to support a peaceful resolution to disputes in the South China Sea and damming in the Mekong River. Vietnam and the United States also enjoy strong people-to-people relations through exchanges, educational programs and the funding of health initiatives.
However, the United States’ relationship with Vietnam cannot reach its full potential until there are improvements in Vietnam’s human rights situation.
Internet freedom is an area of particular concern. The Vietnamese government passed a decree in August that will impose further restrictions 5 on the way the Internet is accessed and used in Vietnam when it comes into effect September 1. The decree appears to be inconsistent with Vietnam’s commitments to respect the freedom of expression. Additionally, the Vietnamese government continues to crack down on bloggers and dissidents, arresting many.
“We’ve spoken to the Vietnamese in very specific ways about what they can do to improve human rights,” said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear 6.
“Including releasing more political prisoners -- releasing all political prisoners; including improving the conditions of worship; including improvements in freedom of religion. We have asked them to ratify 7 the convention against torture and they committed to doing that in the joint 8 statement released recently during President [Truong Tan] Sang’s visit here to Washington.”
The United States, said Ambassador Shear, supports “a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam, that respects human rights and the rule of law.”
- Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。
- During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。
- We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
- He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后，他已经疲惫不堪了。
- The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
- Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。
- Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
- The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。
- I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
- a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
- Every spring they shear off the sheep's wool and sell it.每年春天他们都要剪下羊毛去卖。
- In the Hebrides they shear their sheep later than anywhere else.在赫伯里兹，剪羊毛的时间比其他任何地方都要晚。
- The heads of two governments met to ratify the peace treaty.两国政府首脑会晤批准和平条约。
- The agreement have to be ratify by the board.该协议必须由董事会批准。