美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-12-31_在线英语听力室

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1. Secretary of State John Kerry says Tuesday resolution in the Mideast is the serious jeopardy¹. Kerry delivered the farewell speech Wednesday, outlined his proposal for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He said expansion of Israel's settlements on the West Bank are diminishing the chance for peace.

2. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Kerry's speech a great disappointment. In a news conference Wednesday night, he said Israel shouldn't be lectured by the U.S on peace. He says Israel is committed to resolving issues with Palestinians, but only through direct talks.

3. Dozens of residents in a Fraser,Michigan neighborhood have been evacuated² after a massive sinkhole opened up. The 100-foot wide area has caused homes to crack and buckle³. Officials believed it has been caused by a broken sewer⁴ line.

4. And New Yorkers are saying good Riddance to 2016. The city celebrated⁵ its good Riddance Wednesday. People gathered in Time Square to discard their dislikes for the year and make public their wishes for the year ahead.

Robert Bumsted, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.

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1 jeopardy
n.危险；危难
参考例句：
His foolish behaviour may put his whole future in jeopardy.他愚蠢的行为可能毁了他一生的前程。 It is precisely at this juncture that the boss finds himself in double jeopardy.恰恰在这个关键时刻，上司发现自己处于进退两难的境地。

2 evacuated
撤退者的
参考例句：
Police evacuated nearby buildings. 警方已将附近大楼的居民疏散。 The fireman evacuated the guests from the burning hotel. 消防队员把客人们从燃烧着的旅馆中撤出来。

3 buckle
n.扣子，带扣；v.把...扣住，由于压力而弯曲
参考例句：
The two ends buckle at the back.带子两端在背后扣起来。 She found it hard to buckle down.她很难专心做一件事情。

4 sewer
n.排水沟，下水道
参考例句：
They are tearing up the street to repair a sewer. 他们正挖开马路修下水道。 The boy kicked a stone into the sewer. 那个男孩把一石子踢进了下水道。

5 celebrated
adj.有名的，声誉卓著的
参考例句：
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。 The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-12-31