英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2013-12-01

 Graincorp says the Federal Government's jeopardised the future of rural infrastructure¹ along Australia's east coast by rejecting Archer² Daniels Midland's takeover proposal. The Treasurer³ Joe Hockey said the multi-billion dollar deal was not in Australia's interests. Business groups and market analysts⁴ say it sends a message that foreign investment isn't welcomed in this country, Archer Daniels Midland though says he plans to increase its stake in Graincorp. 

 

Graincorp shares plunged⁵ as much as 26 per cent on the news that the takeover had been rejected by the government. Shares in Graincorp did recover a little, but closed down 22 per cent. Rio Tinto jumped 2.5 per cent after a decision to suspend production at its Gove Alumina facility. 

 

The number of private sector⁶ credit loans has grown by a third of one percent in October. Figures from the Reserve Bank show that private sector credit grew by 3.5 percent over the year to October. Housing credit stands at 5 per cent for the year, but business loans are only 1.4 per cent higher than a year ago.

 

Turning to the broader sharemarket. And it fell with a lack of offshore⁷ leads with Wall Street shut for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The All Ordinaries Index down a quarter of a percent.The ASX 200 Index shed a third of a per cent. Across the region, it's a mixed session. And the Australian dollar has reversed yesterday's gains.

1 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

2 archer   

n.射手，弓箭手

参考例句：

• The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
• The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。

3 treasurer   

n.司库，财务主管

参考例句：

• Mr. Smith was succeeded by Mrs.Jones as treasurer.琼斯夫人继史密斯先生任会计。
• The treasurer was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.财务主管由于试图窜改公司财政帐目而被拘留。

4 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

5 plunged   

v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 )；暴跌；骤降；突降

参考例句：

• The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
• She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳，从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。

6 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

7 offshore   

adj.海面的，吹向海面的；adv.向海面

参考例句：

• A big program of oil exploration has begun offshore.一个大规模的石油勘探计划正在近海展开。
• A gentle current carried them slowly offshore.和缓的潮流慢慢地把他们带离了海岸。