2007年VOA标准英语-Prime Minister Says India Will Not Be Totally I
时间：2019-02-18 作者：英语课 分类：2007年VOA标准英语（八月）
New Delhi
15 August 2007
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for the 1.1 billion Indians of all castes and religions to unite to fulfill 1 the goals of those who led India to independence in 1947. VOA's Steve Herman reports from New Delhi on India's independence anniversary.
In a ceremony inside the historic Red Fort in Old Delhi, India marked the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
A chorus of schoolchildren leads a crowd of political leaders, government officials and diplomats 2 in singing the national anthem 3.
Manmohan Singh arrives at The Red Fort in New Delhi, 15 Aug 2007
In front of the crowd stood Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, wearing his trademark 4 powder-blue turban.
In a 40-minute address, Mr. Singh lamented 5 that not all the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and others who won the struggle to end colonialism have been realized.
Mr. Singh says independence for India will not be complete until poverty is eradicated 6 in the country.
He called for India to eliminate malnutrition 7 in five years and vowed 8 a revolution in education with greater access to new universities and vocational schools.
Mr. Singh announced there would be a massive increase in public spending on education, health care, agriculture and rural development.
He added that industrialization would be the most effective means to expand employment.
Despite a booming economy and a growing middle class, one of every four Indians lives below the poverty line, 40 percent are illiterate 9 and most do not have adequate health care.
Celebrations in the capital took place under extremely tight security, with roads virtually deserted 10 on the national holiday. Officials say there have been fresh threats against New Delhi from the al-Qaida terrorist network and indigenous 11 separatist groups.
The prime minister did not directly mention India's rival Pakistan, although Mr. Singh said that the prosperity and well-being 12 of its neighbors is key to India's security and progress.
When India became independent in August 1947, a separate predominately Muslim state was carved out of the sub-continent. The division prompted a violent migration 13 of millions of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs.
Pakistan celebrated 14 its independence on Tuesday.
Mr. Singh on Tuesday received a telephone call from President Bush to extend best wishes for the independence anniversary.
The government says the two leaders discussed a variety of topics, including civil nuclear cooperation, under a recent agreement that would allow India to use American nuclear fuel for civilian 15 facilities.
- If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
- This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。
- These events led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from the country. 这些事件导致一些高级外交官被驱逐出境。
- The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country. 法院对驻本国的外交官无裁判权。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- All those present were standing solemnly when the national anthem was played.奏国歌时全场肃立。
- As he stood on the winner's rostrum,he sang the words of the national anthem.他站在冠军领奖台上，唱起了国歌。
- The trademark is registered on the book of the Patent Office.该商标已在专利局登记注册。
- The trademark of the pen was changed.这钢笔的商标改了。
- her late lamented husband 她那令人怀念的已故的丈夫
- We lamented over our bad luck. 我们为自己的不幸而悲伤。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Polio has been virtually eradicated in Brazil. 在巴西脊髓灰质炎实际上已经根除。
- The disease has been eradicated from the world. 这种疾病已在全世界得到根除。
- In Africa, there are a lot of children suffering from severe malnutrition.在非洲有大批严重营养不良的孩子。
- It is a classic case of malnutrition. 这是营养不良的典型病例。
- He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
- I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。
- There are still many illiterate people in our country.在我国还有许多文盲。
- I was an illiterate in the old society,but now I can read.我这个旧社会的文盲，今天也认字了。
- The deserted village was filled with a deathly silence.这个荒废的村庄死一般的寂静。
- The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.敌人头目众叛亲离。
- Each country has its own indigenous cultural tradition.每个国家都有自己本土的文化传统。
- Indians were the indigenous inhabitants of America.印第安人是美洲的土著居民。
- He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
- My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。
- Swallows begin their migration south in autumn.燕子在秋季开始向南方迁移。
- He described the vernal migration of birds in detail.他详细地描述了鸟的春季移居。
- He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
- The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。