EnglishBangladesh snake bites

　　BBC Learning English6 Minute EnglishBangladesh snake bites

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       Dima: Hi, welcome to this edition of 6 Minute English with me, Dima KostenkoKate: and me, Kate Colin. Hi.
　　Dima: And today we're talking about some animals… Kate, forgive me for asking abanal question but - do you like animals?
　　Kate: Responds + brief chatDima: Well, the animals we're talking about  today are nothing like your average cuteand fluffy 2 pet. We'll be listening to a recent report from a BBC correspondentin Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, about a different kind of animals.
　　They are long and relatively 3 thin, they can bite you and many of them canactually poison you. Any idea what type of creature I have in mind Kate?
　　Kate: GuessesDima: Responds. Well apparently 4 in Bangladesh snake bites are a serious problem.
　　Almost 700,000 people are bitten by venomous(毒) snakes there every year, and6,000 people lose their lives. However, according to a new survey, only 3% ofcases are treated in hospital. So who's dealing 5 with the remaining 97% andhow?
　　Kate: Well, before we find out, shall I take us through some of the vocabulary we'reabout to hear?
　　Dima: Good idea Kate.
　　Kate: OK. First of all, the word combination 'mystic healers'. This means people who claim to be able to treat and cure a wound or an illness using special powersthat are difficult to understand or explain. Possibly some supernatural abilities.
　　Then the expression 'to be frowned upon'. If something is frowned upon by someone, they discourage its use and generally consider it undesirable 6. We'llalso hear the word 'poison', meaning a very harmful substance that can causeillness or, in extreme cases, even death. The adjectives with the same meaningare 'poisonous' and 'venomous'. And another word for you, 'tourniquet 7'. A'tourniquet' is a strip of cloth which is tied tightly round an injured leg or armto stop it bleeding.
　　Dima: So that's 'mystic healer', 'to be frowned upon', 'poison' and 'tourniquet'. Let'snow listen to our Dhaka correspondent Mark Dummett and as we're listening,our task will be to try and catch those key words and phrases.
　　Clip 1 0'30"The doctors who conducted this survey said that many more Bangladeshis would survivesnake bites, if the country's traditional healers and snake charmers received training in modern techniques. The vast majority（多数） are treated by mystic healers known as an Ojhas. By tradition,these men are snake experts. They try to save bite victims by using techniques that arefrowned upon by modern science - such as applying tourniquets 8, sucking out poison andmassaging affected 9 limbs.
　　Kate: It sounds like the survey encourages traditional healers to combine their skillswith a knowledge of modern medical techniques. It says that, rather than justrelying on the mystic methods of the past, for example applying tourniquets orsucking out poison, the healers should also learn modern medicine, in order tohelp save people's lives.
　　Dima: Thanks for this re-cap Kate. In a moment we'll hear from Mark Dummett againbut before that, here comes the exciting part of the programme - this week's6 Minute English ? bbclearningenglish.com 2009Page 3 of 4question! And I'm afraid I need you Kate to explain the meaning of one moreword: monsoon 10.
　　Kate: Monsoon? This is the name for the season of heavy tropical rainfall in hotAsian countries, including Bangladesh.
　　Dima: OK, in the next part our correspondent explains that there is a particular seasonin Bangladesh when you are more likely to get bitten by a snake than at othertimes. Which season do you think it is Kate? Is ita) the hot, humid summer from March to Juneb) the monsoon season from June to October, orc) the mild winter from October to March?
　　Kate: GuessesDima: Let's listen to Mark Dummett to check if you've guessed correctly:
　　Clip 2 0'12"The most dangerous time of year is now, when during the annual monsoon, about half ofBangladesh disappears under water, and both snakes and people are forced to move to dryland.
　　Dima: So which season in Bangladesh is particularly dangerous for snake bites Kate?
　　Kate: Monsoon. I was right/wrongDima: Responds. Our correspondent says the most dangerous time of year is now,during the annual monsoon. And why?
　    Kate: Because of flooding. Snakes, in the same way as people, are forced by risingwater to move to dry land, making their encounters more likely.
　　Dima: And of course you can find out more about the story by following the linksfrom our website, bbclearningenglish.com. But just before you log on, staywith us another couple of seconds as Kate takes you through today's key wordsand phrases again.
　　Kate: Responds. OK, we heard about 'mystic healers', meaning people who claim tobe able to treat and cure wounds or illnesses using some special, possiblysupernatural powers. We also talked about 'poisonous', or 'venomous'
　　substances. If you're affected by 'poison', you can become ill or, in extreme cases, even die. We mentioned（提到） the word 'tourniquet'. A 'tourniquet' is a stripof cloth which is tied tightly round an injured arm or leg to stop it bleeding.
　　And we discussed the expression 'to be frowned upon'. If something isfrowned upon by someone, they discourage its use and generally consider itundesirable. And finally, a weather related term, 'monsoon'. This is the namefor the season of heavy tropical rain in hot Asian countries.
　　Dima: Thanks for that Kate. Well, I'm afraid that's all we have time for today. Untilnext week.
　　Both: Goodbye!(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)

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n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书


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A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。












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fluffy

  
 


adj.有绒毛的，空洞的


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Newly hatched chicks are like fluffy balls.刚孵出的小鸡像绒毛球。
The steamed bread is very fluffy.馒头很暄。












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relatively

  
 


adv.比较...地，相对地


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The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。












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apparently

  
 


adv.显然地；表面上，似乎


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An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。












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dealing

  
 


n.经商方法，待人态度


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This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。












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undesirable

  
 


adj.不受欢迎的，不良的，不合意的，讨厌的；n.不受欢迎的人，不良分子


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They are the undesirable elements among the employees.他们是雇员中的不良分子。
Certain chemicals can induce undesirable changes in the nervous system.有些化学物质能在神经系统中引起不良变化。












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tourniquet

  
 


n.止血器，绞压器，驱血带


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Twist the tourniquet tighter.把止血带扎紧点。
The tourniquet should occlude venous and lymphatic return.止血带应阻断静脉及淋巴回流。












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tourniquets

  
 


n.止血带( tourniquet的名词复数 )


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Can tourniquets be used in patients with sickle cell disease? 止血带能否用于镰状细胞病患者？ 来自互联网
Fig. 1-1 A, Straight (rectangular) tourniquets fit optimally on cylindrical limbs. 图1-1A直（长方形）止血带最适合用于柱状的肢体。 来自互联网












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affected

  
 


adj.不自然的，假装的


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She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。












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monsoon

  
 


n.季雨，季风，大雨


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The monsoon rains started early this year.今年季雨降雨开始得早。
The main climate type in that region is monsoon.那个地区主要以季风气候为主要气候类型。