CNN Student News (Oct. 8, 2007)
今日は珍しく英語学習がノリに乗っていたので、後手後手に回っていたCnn Student Newsに挑戦してみました。いや~、難しい!でも一応ゆきぷさんのところで答えあわせをしてきたところ、そう大きく逸脱していなさそうなのでUPしちゃいます。まずは聞いただけで10 Questionsに回答。その後スクリプトを読んだ上で回答してみました。(スクリプトを読んでからの答えは青字にしています。)1. What is the status of Pakistan's recent presidential election?Musharaf won the elction with overwhelming majority, but he may not become President Musharaf appeared to have won the election but he may not be eligible to hold office.2. According to the segment, what concerns do some Pakistanis have about their nation's economy?Because of heavy influation, things are very expensive and that makes their life tough. They are concerned with the price at markets.Because of the heavy inflation, the price of produce are skyrocketing.3. How do you think that inflation can impact different sectors of society, including consumers, businesses, lenders and investors?Inflation makes people not buy things and that may make the economy stagnant.Inflation worsens consumer's purchace and it affects the nation's economy because money doesn't circulate.↑これかなりいい加減(^^;4. According to the report: What health threat does the type of amoeba featured in the segment pose? Why is this illness difficult to diagnose?It makes people die. It can kill healthy people. It is usually rare and its siymtoms are like those of flu.It may kill healthy people by coming through nostrils and reaching their brains. And because its symptoms are similar to those of flu, it can be misdiagnosed.5. According to the segment: What conditions cause this amoeba to flourish? Why are these amoeba-related deaths thought to be increasing?Hot water temperature and lower water level are ideal for amoeba.Because it was very hot in summer and the summer heat made the water level low. That gave amoeba an ideal environment.6. What is the one thing that swimmers can do to reduce their risk of amoeba infection? Would you take this precaution if you were going swimming in a freshwater lake? Why or why not?Use a nose clip.Wearing a nose clip. I won't go swimming in a freshwater lake anyway. I don't want to die!:D7. Who is Marion Jones? According to the program, what admission did she recently make? Do you think that she should be stripped of her Olympic medals? Why or why not?She is an athlete who won five Olympic medals. Her medals should be taken away because she is a fraud who is against sportsmanship.She is one of track and field's most recognizable stars, who won five Olympic medals in 2000. Her medals should be taken away because she is a fraud who is against sportsmanship.8. In your view, will Jones' situation have an impact on young athletes? If so, how? If not, why not?Children would be shocked at her cheating. Professional athletes should be good role models for kids.The same as above.9. What are some of the health risks associated with using anabolic steroids?They may cause liver tumor, cancer, severe _____________ (I couldn't catch, but I could read it!)They may cause liver tumor, cancer, severe acne. Men may become infertile and develop breasts. Women grow facial hair and experience male-pattern baldness.10. According to the program, what has a recent federal study revealed about steroid use among U.S. high school students? Why do you think that some young athletes are taking these drugs? What, if anything, do you think can be done to prevent young athletes from using steroids?It became doubled. ???Steroid use at the high school level has doubled since the 90's. They want to make records. Coaches and teachers should learn how harmful the drug is and how they mentally grow up by winning and losing the games. and they should teach their children about the real pleasure in sports.★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★つ、疲れた…。自分の意見を問われる問題もあったりして、こりゃかなり手ごわいです。今度からはもっとさらりと流すようにしよう(^^;★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★<学習記録>CNN Student Newsメモリボ更新英検1級長文読解問題120英検1級語彙問題集:今日はどういうわけか36問中29問正解(正答率80.6%)これならいける???CNN American Morning(今日はアンダーソン君はお休み♪)今からAmerican Morningを読みながら眠くなるまでNYTを読みます。