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1. Cuba is tackling Alberto, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season developed into a tropical storm this morning. By afternoon, the storm had winds near 45 miles-per-hour, but the National Hurricane Center does not expect it to develop into a hurricane.
2. Al-Qaida in Iraq says it is still strong despite the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The group issued a statement over the Internet threatening major attacks in Iraq. Meanwhile, two U.S. military forensic examiners finish the autopsy on Zarqawi. The results could be made public in the next few days.
3. World Cup teams are attracting protestors. German Jews and politicians demonstrated against Iran's president before the Iranian team is matched with Mexico. President Ahmadinejad has denied the Holocaust took place. Protestors say he would not be welcome in Germany if he wants to visit the teams.
4. Even in the place of violence and unrest, the World Cup is bringing happiness. Children in a refugee camp in Dili, East Timor, are competing in their own version of the World Cup. Wearing jerseys representing the strongest contenders in the real tournament, they competed all weekend, drawing more smiles than big money or television cameras.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. forensic : adj
Forensic is used to describe the work of scientists who examine evidence in order to help the police solve crimes.
e.g. Forensic experts searched the area for clues.
2. autopsy : n-count
An autopsy is an examination of a dead body by a doctor who cuts it open in order to try to discover the cause of death.
= post-mortem
3. match sb/sth with/against sb/sth : phrasal verb
to arrange for somebody to compete in a game or competition against somebody else
e.g. We are matched against last year’s champions in the first round.
4. jersey : n-count
A jersey is a knitted piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body and your arms and does not open at the front. Jerseys are usually worn over a shirt or blouse. (OLD-FASHIONED)
e.g. His gray jersey and trousers were sodden with the rain.
= jumper, sweater, pullover
5. contender : n-count
A contender is someone who takes part in a competition. (JOURNALISM)
e.g. Her trainer said yesterday that she would be a strong contender for a place in Britain's Olympic squad.
6. tournament : n-count
A tournament is a sports competition in which players who win a match continue to play further matches in the competition until just one person or team is left.
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