美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-11-05_在线英语听力室

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1. President Barack Obama has gotten a first hand look at some of the damage caused by superstorm Sandy. He is officially away from the campaign trail for a third day, but his trip to New Jersey¹ gives him a chance to project leadership in the final days of a tight presidential race.

2. Mitt² Romney is shifting back to campaign mode after taking a break for Sandy. During a stop in Tampa, Florida, he told supporters that he has a plan to deliver real change in Washington. He also encouraged the crowd to donate a dollar or two to storm victims along the East Coast.

3. Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the New York City marathon will go on as planned on Sunday. Marathon organizers were waiting for word from the city about whether holding the race would be safe, and viable³.

4. In San Francisco, thousands are celebrating the Giants' World Series victory. Fans gathered early Wednesday to stake out prime spots to watch the ticker tape parade.

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1 jersey
n.运动衫
参考例句：
He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。 They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致，都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。

2 mitt
n.棒球手套，拳击手套，无指手套；vt.铐住，握手
参考例句：
I gave him a baseball mitt for his birthday.为祝贺他的生日，我送给他一只棒球手套。 Tom squeezed a mitt and a glove into the bag.汤姆把棒球手套和手套都塞进袋子里。

3 viable
adj.可行的，切实可行的，能活下去的
参考例句：
The scheme is economically viable.这个计划从经济效益来看是可行的。 The economy of the country is not viable.这个国家经济是难以维持的。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-11-05