英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-01-31
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Fruit processing company SPC Ardmona is facing an uncertain future after Federal cabinet knocks back its request for financial assistance. The company was asking for 25 million dollars to help restructure its operations. Thousands of jobs in the Victorian city of Shepparton now hang in the balance. (hang in the balance: 悬而未决，未见分晓）
Tropical cyclone 1 Dylan has crossed the north Queensland coast east of Bowen. The category-2 cyclone is travelling the southerly direction and is expected to weaken as it moves across land. Authorities are warning of widespread flooding.
David Jones has revealed that its rival Myer proposed the merge 2 between two department stores late last year. In a statement, David Jones says Myer made the suggestion in late October, but was rejected by the Retailer's Board, says the plan would have had substantial commercial, market, business and regulatory risks.
Mandatory 3 jail sentences for one punch offenders 4 in New South Wales are about to come into effect. From tonight, anyone who kills someone with a single punch while drunk or on drugs will be jailed for at least eight years. The state parliament passed the new laws during a special sitting yesterday.
The movie“the Great Gatsby”has dominated this year's Australian Film and Television Awards announced in Sydney last night. The Baz Luhrmann blockbuster won all 13 categories it was nominated, including Best Director, Best Actor and Best Film.
n.旋风，龙卷风
- An exceptionally violent cyclone hit the town last night.昨晚异常猛烈的旋风吹袭了那个小镇。
- The cyclone brought misery to thousands of people.旋风给成千上万的人带来苦难。
v.(使)结合，(使)合并，(使)合为一体
- I can merge my two small businesses into a large one.我可以将我的两家小商店合并为一家大商行。
- The directors have decided to merge the two small firms together.董事们已决定把这两家小商号归并起来。
adj.命令的；强制的；义务的；n.受托者
- It's mandatory to pay taxes.缴税是义务性的。
- There is no mandatory paid annual leave in the U.S.美国没有强制带薪年假。