Nuclear script
英语课
Yvonne: Hello, I’m Yvonne Archer 1 and this is "6 minute English". And with me today is Callum Robertson. Hello Callum!
Callum: Hello Yvonne.
Yvonne: Now today's topic is about an extraordinary（特别的） document which has been keptsecret for more than thirty years but it's now been made public. It's been keptin a place where other documents and records are kept about Britain's historyand that place is called the National Archives. But before we find out moreabout this extraordinary document, I've got a big question for Callum and it's about the British National Archives. Callum, when were they started? Was ita) 800 years agob) 850 years ago – orc) 900 years agoCallum: I haven't got a clue really so I'm just going to guess at 850 years ago.
Yvonne: Right, whichever answer is right, it was a long time ago! We'll find out lateron.
Now during the 1970s, the British government felt that a nuclear attack was areal possibility.
Callum: Yeah, I'm old enough to remember those times – the times of the Cold War. Itwas quite a scary time when you look back on it now.
Yvonne: Hmmm. The government got together with the BBC and wrote a secret script.
It was to be recorded and broadcast every two hours if there was a nuclear attack.
Callum: Now that must have been a very difficult script to write.
Yvonne: Exactly, but that's what the BBC and the government had to do. And when itwas written, it was hidden away in the National Archives ready for use. Butrecently, the script was 'declassified 2'. Callum, why don't you explain that for us?
Callum: Well if there's a document which is meant to be secret, then it's 'classified'. It's given a classification like 'Top Secret' and only a few people can see it. But when it becomes public - after thirty years in Britain, these documents can bemade public – we say it's been 'declassified'. So a 'declassified' document is adocument that used to be secret, you couldn't see it, but now, everyone can seeit.
Yvonne: Now before we find out what was in that nuclear script, let's look at some of the language that we'll come across. Callum, people get confused（困惑） by the word'casualties 3'…Callum: Well the word 'casualties' is a noun and it's to talk about not just the number ofpeople who are killed, but are also killed or injured in an accident or a war.
Yvonne: Thanks, Callum. Now as we listen to a reading of part of that declassifiednuclear script, try to find out what three things the script was asking people todo…FROM A REPORT BY MARK SANDERSThis is the Wartime Broadcasting Service. This country has been attacked with nuclearweapons. Communications have been severely 4 disrupted 5, and the number of casualties and the extent of the damage are not yet known. Stay tuned 6 to this wave length, stay calm and stay inyour own homes.
Yvonne: Oooh, that makes me feel really cold.
Callum: It's definitely quite chilling 7 to listen to that as though a nuclear attack hasalready happened.
Yvonne: So what three things did the script ask everyone to do, Callum?
Callum: Well, it told people to 'stay tuned' which means, don't change your radio channel, keep listening to this one for news and information. It told people to'stay calm' – because of course, panicking in an emergency isn't useful. Andfinally, the script asked everyone to stay at home – don't go outside.
Yvonne: Thanks, Callum.
Now the government and the BBC discussed what should go into the secretscript from 1972 to 1975!
Callum: … three years - that's a long time. It's a lot longer than we have to write a "6Minute English" script!
Yvonne: It certainly is – that's for sure. But then, we don't have to write scripts that arereally that important, do we? I've another chilling extract 8 for you from thenuclear script which explains why people were being asked to stay at home…FROM A REPORT BY MARK SANDERSRemember, there is nothing to be gained by trying to get away. By leaving your homes youcould be exposing yourselves to greater danger.
Yvonne: So trying to 'get away' – to run away from home might have been even more dangerous for people than staying inside their homes. Do you happen to knowwhy they said that Callum?
Callum: Well, there'd be a number of reasons. One, if there's a nuclear attack, then there's a danger of radiation（辐射） sickness in the air. You'd be a little safer staying athome. But also, you know, there could be panic on the streets, the traffic wouldbe chaos 9, it would be very dangerous. So, best to stay at home – safest. That'swhat they believed.
Yvonne: That sounds sensible. Anyway, here's something a little less frightening: thedeclassified records show that one government official felt it was really, reallyimportant for someone from the BBC, with a voice that most people knewand trusted, should be the one to record the announcement. And this wasbecause the government didn't want people to believe that the BBC had been'obliterated' – totally destroyed – gone forever!
Callum: Well that just shows how important the BBC was - and of course, still is todayfor many people around the world!
Yvonne: Absolutely. Now Callum – today's big question was: When was the BritishNational Archives started? And your answer was…6 Minute English ? bbclearningenglish.com 2008Page 5 of 5Callum: Well I said 850 years ago - but it was just a guess.
Yvonne: Ahh – it was a good guess – you were 50 years out. It was 900 years ago.
Callum: 900 years ago. Oh dear, wrong again.
Yvonne: Never mind! Well, we hope you've enjoyed today's '6 Minute English'. And dojoin us again next time for more.
C + Y: Goodbye!(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)
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1
archer
n.射手，弓箭手
参考例句：
The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。
2
declassified
adj.解密的v.对（机密文件等）销密( declassify的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
Thousands of classified documents have now been declassified. 数以千计的保密文件现在被解密了。
The software used for Siemens S7-300 encryption logic block declassified. 此软件用于对西门子S7-300加密逻辑块解密。
3
casualties
n. 伤亡人员
参考例句：
Two casualties were airlifted to safety . 两名伤亡人员已空运到安全地区。
The army were still fighting in spite of heavy casualties. 尽管伤亡人员众多，军队仍在继续战斗。
4
severely
adv.严格地；严厉地；非常恶劣地
参考例句：
He was severely criticized and removed from his post.他受到了严厉的批评并且被撤了职。
He is severely put down for his careless work.他因工作上的粗心大意而受到了严厉的批评。
5
disrupted
使混乱，扰乱( disrupt的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
An accident has disrupted railway services into and out of the city. 一场事故使得进出该城市的铁路交通陷入混乱。
A crowd of protesters disrupted the meeting. 一群抗议者扰乱了会议。
6
tuned
adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调
参考例句：
The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》
7
chilling
a.使人寒心的；使人恐惧的
参考例句：
The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
Their report on the plans for nuclear war is a chilling document. 他们关于核战争的那份报告是很令人恐怖的文件。
8
extract
vt.取出，提取，获得，摘录；n.摘录，提出物
参考例句：
The article was a choice extract from her writings.这篇文章是从她的著作中摘录出来的精粹。
We can extract oil from olive.我们可以从橄榄中榨油。
9
chaos
n.混乱，无秩序
参考例句：
After the failure of electricity supply the city was in chaos.停电后，城市一片混乱。
The typhoon left chaos behind it.台风后一片混乱。
Callum: Hello Yvonne.
Yvonne: Now today's topic is about an extraordinary（特别的） document which has been keptsecret for more than thirty years but it's now been made public. It's been keptin a place where other documents and records are kept about Britain's historyand that place is called the National Archives. But before we find out moreabout this extraordinary document, I've got a big question for Callum and it's about the British National Archives. Callum, when were they started? Was ita) 800 years agob) 850 years ago – orc) 900 years agoCallum: I haven't got a clue really so I'm just going to guess at 850 years ago.
Yvonne: Right, whichever answer is right, it was a long time ago! We'll find out lateron.
Now during the 1970s, the British government felt that a nuclear attack was areal possibility.
Callum: Yeah, I'm old enough to remember those times – the times of the Cold War. Itwas quite a scary time when you look back on it now.
Yvonne: Hmmm. The government got together with the BBC and wrote a secret script.
It was to be recorded and broadcast every two hours if there was a nuclear attack.
Callum: Now that must have been a very difficult script to write.
Yvonne: Exactly, but that's what the BBC and the government had to do. And when itwas written, it was hidden away in the National Archives ready for use. Butrecently, the script was 'declassified 2'. Callum, why don't you explain that for us?
Callum: Well if there's a document which is meant to be secret, then it's 'classified'. It's given a classification like 'Top Secret' and only a few people can see it. But when it becomes public - after thirty years in Britain, these documents can bemade public – we say it's been 'declassified'. So a 'declassified' document is adocument that used to be secret, you couldn't see it, but now, everyone can seeit.
Yvonne: Now before we find out what was in that nuclear script, let's look at some of the language that we'll come across. Callum, people get confused（困惑） by the word'casualties 3'…Callum: Well the word 'casualties' is a noun and it's to talk about not just the number ofpeople who are killed, but are also killed or injured in an accident or a war.
Yvonne: Thanks, Callum. Now as we listen to a reading of part of that declassifiednuclear script, try to find out what three things the script was asking people todo…FROM A REPORT BY MARK SANDERSThis is the Wartime Broadcasting Service. This country has been attacked with nuclearweapons. Communications have been severely 4 disrupted 5, and the number of casualties and the extent of the damage are not yet known. Stay tuned 6 to this wave length, stay calm and stay inyour own homes.
Yvonne: Oooh, that makes me feel really cold.
Callum: It's definitely quite chilling 7 to listen to that as though a nuclear attack hasalready happened.
Yvonne: So what three things did the script ask everyone to do, Callum?
Callum: Well, it told people to 'stay tuned' which means, don't change your radio channel, keep listening to this one for news and information. It told people to'stay calm' – because of course, panicking in an emergency isn't useful. Andfinally, the script asked everyone to stay at home – don't go outside.
Yvonne: Thanks, Callum.
Now the government and the BBC discussed what should go into the secretscript from 1972 to 1975!
Callum: … three years - that's a long time. It's a lot longer than we have to write a "6Minute English" script!
Yvonne: It certainly is – that's for sure. But then, we don't have to write scripts that arereally that important, do we? I've another chilling extract 8 for you from thenuclear script which explains why people were being asked to stay at home…FROM A REPORT BY MARK SANDERSRemember, there is nothing to be gained by trying to get away. By leaving your homes youcould be exposing yourselves to greater danger.
Yvonne: So trying to 'get away' – to run away from home might have been even more dangerous for people than staying inside their homes. Do you happen to knowwhy they said that Callum?
Callum: Well, there'd be a number of reasons. One, if there's a nuclear attack, then there's a danger of radiation（辐射） sickness in the air. You'd be a little safer staying athome. But also, you know, there could be panic on the streets, the traffic wouldbe chaos 9, it would be very dangerous. So, best to stay at home – safest. That'swhat they believed.
Yvonne: That sounds sensible. Anyway, here's something a little less frightening: thedeclassified records show that one government official felt it was really, reallyimportant for someone from the BBC, with a voice that most people knewand trusted, should be the one to record the announcement. And this wasbecause the government didn't want people to believe that the BBC had been'obliterated' – totally destroyed – gone forever!
Callum: Well that just shows how important the BBC was - and of course, still is todayfor many people around the world!
Yvonne: Absolutely. Now Callum – today's big question was: When was the BritishNational Archives started? And your answer was…6 Minute English ? bbclearningenglish.com 2008Page 5 of 5Callum: Well I said 850 years ago - but it was just a guess.
Yvonne: Ahh – it was a good guess – you were 50 years out. It was 900 years ago.
Callum: 900 years ago. Oh dear, wrong again.
Yvonne: Never mind! Well, we hope you've enjoyed today's '6 Minute English'. And dojoin us again next time for more.
C + Y: Goodbye!(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)
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archer
n.射手，弓箭手
参考例句：
The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。
2
declassified
adj.解密的v.对（机密文件等）销密( declassify的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
Thousands of classified documents have now been declassified. 数以千计的保密文件现在被解密了。
The software used for Siemens S7-300 encryption logic block declassified. 此软件用于对西门子S7-300加密逻辑块解密。
3
casualties
n. 伤亡人员
参考例句：
Two casualties were airlifted to safety . 两名伤亡人员已空运到安全地区。
The army were still fighting in spite of heavy casualties. 尽管伤亡人员众多，军队仍在继续战斗。
4
severely
adv.严格地；严厉地；非常恶劣地
参考例句：
He was severely criticized and removed from his post.他受到了严厉的批评并且被撤了职。
He is severely put down for his careless work.他因工作上的粗心大意而受到了严厉的批评。
5
disrupted
使混乱，扰乱( disrupt的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
An accident has disrupted railway services into and out of the city. 一场事故使得进出该城市的铁路交通陷入混乱。
A crowd of protesters disrupted the meeting. 一群抗议者扰乱了会议。
6
tuned
adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调
参考例句：
The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》
7
chilling
a.使人寒心的；使人恐惧的
参考例句：
The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
Their report on the plans for nuclear war is a chilling document. 他们关于核战争的那份报告是很令人恐怖的文件。
8
extract
vt.取出，提取，获得，摘录；n.摘录，提出物
参考例句：
The article was a choice extract from her writings.这篇文章是从她的著作中摘录出来的精粹。
We can extract oil from olive.我们可以从橄榄中榨油。
9
chaos
n.混乱，无秩序
参考例句：
After the failure of electricity supply the city was in chaos.停电后，城市一片混乱。
The typhoon left chaos behind it.台风后一片混乱。
n.射手，弓箭手
- The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
- The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。
adj.解密的v.对（机密文件等）销密( declassify的过去式和过去分词 )
- Thousands of classified documents have now been declassified. 数以千计的保密文件现在被解密了。
- The software used for Siemens S7-300 encryption logic block declassified. 此软件用于对西门子S7-300加密逻辑块解密。
n. 伤亡人员
- Two casualties were airlifted to safety . 两名伤亡人员已空运到安全地区。
- The army were still fighting in spite of heavy casualties. 尽管伤亡人员众多，军队仍在继续战斗。
adv.严格地；严厉地；非常恶劣地
- He was severely criticized and removed from his post.他受到了严厉的批评并且被撤了职。
- He is severely put down for his careless work.他因工作上的粗心大意而受到了严厉的批评。
使混乱，扰乱( disrupt的过去式和过去分词 )
- An accident has disrupted railway services into and out of the city. 一场事故使得进出该城市的铁路交通陷入混乱。
- A crowd of protesters disrupted the meeting. 一群抗议者扰乱了会议。
adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调
- The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
- The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》
a.使人寒心的；使人恐惧的
- The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
- Their report on the plans for nuclear war is a chilling document. 他们关于核战争的那份报告是很令人恐怖的文件。
vt.取出，提取，获得，摘录；n.摘录，提出物
- The article was a choice extract from her writings.这篇文章是从她的著作中摘录出来的精粹。
- We can extract oil from olive.我们可以从橄榄中榨油。
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