美国有线新闻 CNN 2013-05-23

 You're probably not familiar with armed forces day, as you're with memorial day or veteran day. But the holiday celebrated¹ this Saturday, dates back to 1949 when it was announced to honor all branches of the US military. In order to honor armed forces day, we're drummin up some military tribute.

First, the oldes and the largest branch. You probably guess it's the army. But did you know that it dates back to June of 1775? That year before the declaration of independent was signed, the navy was also established that year on Oct. 13th. And on Nov. 10th 1775 the marine² corps³ was born. All 3 of these groups were fighting in the revolutionary war.

The US coast guard came along in 1790, but not as the coast guard. It was called the revenue marine service. It was created by treasury⁴ secretary Alexandria Hamilton. The coast guard got its current name in 1915. The youngest branch is air force, of course, couldn't get that one off the ground without planes. But even after those did take flight and start their military service, they were part of the army until 1947.

People always talks about prom as a night to remember. For a group of high school students from Davy, Florida. There is a night they will probably never forget.

--We're in the limo and we're all dacing, having a good time, decide to go to prom. And all this started in the bus slams on the breaks, I was the first to think ,call 911. So I stepped aside, and called 911, I was calm.

Staying calm will be impressive enough, considiring this is why the driver slams on the breaks. And then it had swerved⁵, weracked and flipped⁶ on its side right in front of them. The limo driver and 20 students got out and jumped in action helping⁷ rescue the 5 adults and 2 kids in the van.

Police and fire fighters showed up a few minutes later. And everyone from the van was taken to the hospital. As for the students, after going through all that, they went on to their senior prom. They were a little disheveled, but still determined⁸ to be there.

--And we all made it, we are just happy to know we are all alive enjoying our night.

Seniors, we wanna hear from you. What are you planning to do after graduation? Work, high educaiton, serve the military? Tell us in our quick poll. It's on the blog, CNNSTUDENTNEWS.COM.

1 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。

2 marine   

adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵

参考例句：

• Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

3 corps   

n.(通信等兵种的)部队；(同类作的)一组

参考例句：

• The medical corps were cited for bravery in combat.医疗队由于在战场上的英勇表现而受嘉奖。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

4 treasury   

n.宝库；国库，金库；文库

参考例句：

• The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.财政部原则上反对这些提案。
• This book is a treasury of useful information.这本书是有价值的信息宝库。

5 swerved   

v.（使）改变方向，改变目的( swerve的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• She swerved sharply to avoid a cyclist. 她猛地急转弯，以躲开一个骑自行车的人。
• The driver has swerved on a sudden to avoid a file of geese. 为了躲避一队鹅，司机突然来个急转弯。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 flipped   

轻弹( flip的过去式和过去分词 )； 按（开关）； 快速翻转； 急挥

参考例句：

• The plane flipped and crashed. 飞机猛地翻转，撞毁了。
• The carter flipped at the horse with his whip. 赶大车的人扬鞭朝着马轻轻地抽打。

7 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

8 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。