美国国家公共电台 NPR 斯里兰卡遭遇14年来最严重洪灾
时间：2018-12-20 作者：英语课 分类：CNN美国有线新闻2017年7月
First story today takes us to Sri Lanka. It's an island nation in the Indian Ocean, a little larger than the U.S. state of West Virginia, and about half a million Sri Lankans have been affected 1 by the worst flooding the nation has seen in 14 years. It was brought on by the monsoon 2 rains which typically hit in May, but this year's rains were heavier than usual and they came after two months of drought.
The result floods have killed more than 160 people, around a hundred others are still missing and Sri Lankan authorities expect a number of deaths to rise as the rains continue.
It's not just flooding. Landslides 3 have occurred across the country. Some have blocked roads and officials have warned the people who've been stranded 4 about the possibility of crocodile attacks.
In addition to the Red Cross, the neighboring country of India has sent ships, divers 5 and medical teams. Other countries are also sending aid, as many Sri Lankans have lost everything they had.
- 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。
- 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。
- Landslides have cut off many villages in remote areas. 滑坡使边远地区的许多村庄与外界隔绝。
- The storm caused landslides and flooding in Savona. 风暴致使萨沃纳发生塌方和洪灾。