沙特国王阿卜杜拉去世
时间：2018-12-03 作者：英语课 分类：英语科技新闻
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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies
沙特国王阿卜杜拉去世
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, 90, has died. He was the world's oldest leader. His brother is the new king. World leaders said kind words. Barack Obama said Abdullah was a good friend who worked for peace. Britain's leader said people will remember Abdullah for his work for peace and for creating "understanding 1 between faiths".
Abdullah was born in 1924. In 1961, he became mayor 2 of Mecca. In 1963, he became leader of the Saudi army. He became King of Saudi Arabia in 2005. Abdullah changed his country slowly. He let women join the country's government. The BBC 3 said that the king wanted women to work.
1 understanding
adj.能谅解的；通情达理的；n.理解
- We must have a clear understanding of the problem.我们对这一问题必须有一个清醒的认识。
- Because she is understanding,people around her confide in her.因为她通情达理，周围的人都相信她。