AP美联社一分钟新闻 2008-09-26
时间：2018-12-15 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2008年(九)月
1. It looks like there is an agreement in principle among lawmakers on a 700-billion-dollar bailout of the financial industry. The plan would have to pass both houses of Congress, then be signed by the president.
2. The first presidential debate planned for Friday in Mississippi is expected to go on even though Republican John McCain wants it postponed 1 to focus on crafting a bailout package in Congress. Debate organizers are hopeful McCain will make it, facing off against Democrat 2 Barack Obama.
3. There is panic in Finland among students after a 22-year-old gunman killed eleven people including himself. Some students have gotten threatening text messages. Officials now fear copycat attacks.
4. Blast-off in China. This rocket carrying three men into space with one slated 3 to make the country's first spacewalk. The mission will last three to four days. The government calling it a big step in the nation's development.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. in principle: [PHRASE: usu PHR after v]
if you agree to something in principle, you agree about a general plan or idea but have not yet considered the details.
2. craft: v.
If something is crafted, it is made skilfully 4.
3. face off: phr v.
to fight, argue, or compete with someone, or to get into a position in which you are ready to do this.
4. copycat: adj.
A copycat crime is committed by someone who is copying someone else.
- The trial was postponed indefinitely. 审讯无限期延迟。
- The game has already been postponed three times. 这场比赛已经三度延期了。
- The Democrat and the Public criticized each other.民主党人和共和党人互相攻击。
- About two years later,he was defeated by Democrat Jimmy Carter.大约两年后，他被民主党人杰米卡特击败。