英语听力精选进阶版 16539

 

"Business Matters: How China's Slow Growth Effects The World 22 Nov 14

Sat, 22 Nov 14

We'll take the temperature of China's economy as the country acts to boost slowing growth, and how it effects the rest of the world. Also, we analyse why the controversial Uber car booking app just attracted a load more controversy¹. We'll be talking about the planned trade deal between Europe and the US - its backers make big promises, but it has many critics. We have a special report from the copper² belt in Zambia, including comment from those who hate living near the mines that extract the metal. We're also talking about Google's experiment with advert³ free internet search facilities - and finally, the Rolling Stones concert in New Zealand. All this with our guest Colin Peacock, presenter⁴ of " Media Watch" on Radio New Zealand.

1 controversy   

n.争论，辩论，争吵

参考例句：

• That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
• We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。

2 copper   

n.铜；铜币；铜器；adj.铜(制)的；(紫)铜色的

参考例句：

• The students are asked to prove the purity of copper.要求学生们检验铜的纯度。
• Copper is a good medium for the conduction of heat and electricity.铜是热和电的良导体。

3 advert   

vi.注意，留意，言及；n.广告

参考例句：

• The advert featured a dolphin swimming around a goldfish bowl.该广告的內容为一条在金鱼缸里游动的海豚。
• Please advert to the contents below.I believe you won't be disappointed.敬请留意后面的内容。相信您一定不会失望的。

4 presenter   

n.（电视、广播的）主持人，赠与者

参考例句：

• Most people think being a television presenter is exciting.很多人认为当电视节目主持人是一件刺激的事情。
• The programme dispensed with its most popular presenter.这个节目最受欢迎的主持人被换掉了。