英语听力精选进阶版 17201

 

WBR: Texas to block fracking bans 18 May 15

Mon, 18 May 15

Texas is poised¹ to sign into law a bill which would overrule individual city bans on fracking. We speak to the Mayor of Denton, one city who's ban is about to be overturned, and Chris Faulkner, the chief executive of Texas-based fracking firm Breitling Energy. BBC reporter Mark Lobel feels the wrath² of the Qatari government as he tries to expose its treatment of migrant workers in the build-up to the 2022 football World Cup. He tells us how he was arrested and detained in prison for several days. Plus, less than two weeks after the British general election, the chairman of construction equipment firm JCB says the UK should not fear an exit from the European Union. We hear what German business thinks of a possible 'Brexit' or British exit from the EU.

1 poised   

a.摆好姿势不动的

参考例句：

• The hawk poised in mid-air ready to swoop. 老鹰在半空中盘旋，准备俯冲。
• Tina was tense, her hand poised over the telephone. 蒂娜心情紧张，手悬在电话机上。

2 wrath   

n.愤怒，愤慨，暴怒

参考例句：

• His silence marked his wrath. 他的沉默表明了他的愤怒。
• The wrath of the people is now aroused. 人们被激怒了。