VOA标准英语2012--Economy Remains Obama Supporters' Main Concern
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2012年(十一月)
Economy Remains 1 Obama Supporters' Main Concern
In front of an enthusiastic crowd of thousands gathered at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, President Obama thanked faithful supporters and the millions who voted for him, giving him a second term in office.
"The task of perfecting our union moves forward," he said.
"I am exhilarated, I am so excited. It’s just amazing. I’m so happy," said
Obama campaign worker Carol Foreman who was standing 2 among the masses.
Foreman has supported Obama through two presidential races. The outcome of the election was no surprise to her, but she remains concerned about the economy.
"His biggest challenge, at this point, is probably the jobs and the economy," she said.
Those are also the biggest concerns for Obama supporter Nickole Jackson.
"We’re losing jobs to overseas and that’s a big concern and we want more jobs here in America," she said.
Illinois voter Michael Dawson says the president's biggest challenge is staying the course with his economic policies.
“When you have a systemic failure, the ability to fix that and stop that falling elevator, its something that has to be taken into account," he said. "We’re not exactly where we need to be, but the elevator was stopped and it’s slowly going back to where it needs to be.”
Dawson admits Obama will continue to have difficulty seeking bipartisan cooperation to achieve meaningful economic recovery many voters seek.
"Tonight, you voted for action, not politics as usual," said President Obama.
Acknowledging that the final tally 4 between the president and his Republican challenger is close, he sought to heal the partisan 3 divisions created by a lengthy 5 and sometimes tense campaign.
"Whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned from you and you’ve made me a better president. And, with your stories and your struggles, I return to the White House more determined 6 and more inspired than ever about the work there is to do and the future that lies ahead,” said Obama.
But in that future stands a U.S. Congress that remains politically divided, also a result of the November 6 election.
- 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。
- After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
- They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
- In their anger they forget all the partisan quarrels.愤怒之中，他们忘掉一切党派之争。
- The numerous newly created partisan detachments began working slowly towards that region.许多新建的游击队都开始慢慢地向那里移动。
- Don't forget to keep a careful tally of what you spend.别忘了仔细记下你的开支账目。
- The facts mentioned in the report tally to every detail.报告中所提到的事实都丝毫不差。
- We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。
- The professor wrote a lengthy book on Napoleon.教授写了一部有关拿破仑的巨著。
- I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
- He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。