英语听力—环球英语 591 Ten Ways to Fight Hate: Unite

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Thank you for joining us for today's Spotlight¹ program. I'm Marina Santee.
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And I'm Joshua Leo. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
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In 1991 a man named David Duke entered an election². He wanted to become a governing official of the state of Louisiana in the United States. David Duke was a member of the Ku Klux Klan, or KKK. The KKK is a violent racist³ group in the United States. It is a group of white people who threaten people of different races. In some cases the Klan has even killed people of different colour, ethnic⁴ group or beliefs. David Duke had a long history as a racist. And he was also very involved in politics. He spread racist ideas in many areas. Some people called him 'America's best known racist.' Some people believed in David Duke's ideas about racism⁵. But many did not.
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In many situations people do not talk about racism or race issues. They do not come together and discuss things. This was the case in Louisiana. Because of this, the election for governor⁶ divided the community there.
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Today's Spotlight program is the second in a series of ten programs. In this series of programs we will look at ten ways to fight hate.
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Hate is powerful enough to destroy people and communities. So Tolerance⁷.org has made this list of ten ways to fight hate in your community. On today's Spotlight program we will look at the second way to fight hate in your community: Unite.
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David Duke's movement to become governor divided the people of Louisiana. Duke did not win the election. But the event was a chance for people to talk about race. One newspaper in Louisiana created a way for the community to communicate. The newspaper invited readers to write and tell their opinions and experiences. One woman, Rhoda, wrote to the newspaper:
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"Let's think of ways to tell each other that we love and respect each other as God's fellow creatures."
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Another woman, Brenda, responded to Rhoda. She wrote:
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"We need some sort of symbol. We need something to let the world know that we are not all infected with hate."
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Rhoda was white. And Brenda was black. They met together one day to talk. Together they started the group "Erace." Erasing⁸ removes something from existence and memory.
But this word also sounds like the word for a group of people who are physically⁹ similar - race. The women wanted to erase¹⁰ racism. The women decided¹¹ on a motto. The motto would declare the main idea behind Erace. The motto was "Eracism - all colours with love and respect."
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The women hoped to spread their message to many people. One of the main ways they spread their message was through bumper¹² stickers. People could attach the colourful message to the backs of their cars. Rhoda said:
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"Imagine a city where every car shows the sticker. Think of the message that would send. Think of how black people and white people would feel in such a place."
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Today, Erace has given out 140,000 bumper stickers to people in places all around the world. Erace also helps people hold discussions¹³ where people of different races can come together. Erace believes bringing people of different races together creates hope. They believe it is the best tool against racism. And they encourage people everywhere to join them. They say: "Through person to person communication, we seek ways to show that we are devoted¹⁴ to treating fellow human beings of all colors with love and respect. Join us."
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Sometimes bringing people together is a difficult job. People who experience hate often feel afraid or alone. People who want to fight against hate may not know how to start. Tolerance.org says that people should always remember one thing. People around you also want to stop hate. That is why it is so important to unite.
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Everyone knows that there is power in numbers. Many people have a louder voice than only one person. More people can do more things. They can educate more people. Criminals may also be less likely to attack a larger group of people. And more people also means more ideas! Every person can add something. But whom can you unite with? How can you find people to connect to?
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Tolerance.org says that there are many ways to unite with other people. You can start by uniting with people who you are already close to. Gather with your friends and family. Ask the people who live near you, your neighbours, to join your group against hate. Invite the people you work or worship¹⁵ with.
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Remember also to unite with people who are different to you. Uniting can bring together every person of a community. When you see hate, encourage your group to act against it. Meet together and talk about ways to make your group grow. Talk about ways to educate your community about people who are different.
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You can also work with larger groups in your community. What groups in your community might want to stop hate? Tolerance.org suggests inviting¹⁶ and involving women's groups, teachers, labour unions, university workers, and young people groups. Involve schools, businesses, places of worship, children, members of minority groups and politicians. Tolerance.org also encourages people to involve local police. Police can watch for early signs of hate in a community.
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Remember Rhoda and Brenda from the beginning of this program? The local newspaper gave them a way to connect. They came together with each other and people they knew. They created a place where people could unite and talk about race and racism. They created ways to spread their message to a wider community. They started as only two women. But today their idea has spread around the world.
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Sadly, hate exists in every community. But, there are many ways that people can stand up and unite against it. Remember that you are not alone.
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This is the second program in a series of ten programs on ten ways to fight hate. This list is from Tolerance.org. Here are Tolerance.org's ten ways to fight hate.
Act, Unite, Support the Victims, Do Your Homework, Create an Alternative, Speak Up, Lobby¹⁷ Leaders, Look Long Range, Teach Tolerance, and Dig Deeper.
Keep listening to Spotlight to hear the complete series. And be sure to visit Tolerance.org on the internet.
 

1 spotlight   

n.公众注意的中心，聚光灯，探照灯，视听，注意，醒目

参考例句：

• This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
• The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。

2 election   

n.选举，选择权；当选

参考例句：

• There is no doubt but that he will win the election.毫无疑问，他将在竞选中获胜。
• The government will probably fall at the coming election.在即将到来的大选中，该政府很可能要垮台。

3 racist   

n.种族主义者，种族主义分子

参考例句：

• a series of racist attacks 一连串的种族袭击行为
• His speech presented racist ideas under the guise of nationalism. 他的讲话以民族主义为幌子宣扬种族主义思想。

4 ethnic   

adj.人种的，种族的，异教徒的

参考例句：

• This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏，这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
• The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。

5 racism   

n.民族主义；种族歧视(意识)

参考例句：

• He said that racism is endemic in this country.他说种族主义在该国很普遍。
• Racism causes political instability and violence.种族主义道致政治动荡和暴力事件。

6 governor   

n.统治者，地方长官(如省长，州长，总督等)

参考例句：

• The governor was an expert at fencing with reporters.这位州长是搪塞新闻记者的能手。
• He was elected governor of the state of California.他当选为加州州长。

7 tolerance   

n.宽容；容忍，忍受；耐药力；公差

参考例句：

• Tolerance is one of his strengths.宽容是他的一个优点。
• Human beings have limited tolerance of noise.人类对噪音的忍耐力有限。

8 erasing   

v.擦掉( erase的现在分词 )；抹去；清除

参考例句：

• He was like a sponge, erasing the past, soaking up the future. 他象一块海绵，挤出过去，吸进未来。 来自辞典例句
• Suddenly, fear overtook longing, erasing memories. 突然，恐惧淹没了渴望，泯灭了回忆。 来自辞典例句

9 physically   

adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律

参考例句：

• He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
• Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。

10 erase   

v.擦掉；消除某事物的痕迹

参考例句：

• He tried to erase the idea from his mind.他试图从头脑中抹掉这个想法。
• Please erase my name from the list.请把我的名字从名单上擦去。

11 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

12 bumper   

n.(汽车上的)保险杠；adj.特大的，丰盛的

参考例句：

• The painting represents the scene of a bumper harvest.这幅画描绘了丰收的景象。
• This year we have a bumper harvest in grain.今年我们谷物丰收。

13 discussions   

n.讨论( discussion的名词复数 )；商讨；详述；论述

参考例句：

• Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. 讨论限于在本部门内非正式地进行。
• Her specialist input to the discussions has been very useful. 她在这些讨论中提供的专家建议很有助益。

14 devoted   

adj.忠诚的，忠实的，热心的，献身于...的

参考例句：

• He devoted his life to the educational cause of the motherland.他为祖国的教育事业贡献了一生。
• We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。

15 worship   

n.崇拜，礼拜；v.崇拜，敬仰；做礼拜

参考例句：

• The Greeks used to worship several gods.过去，希腊人崇奉好几种神。
• Blind worship must be ended.盲目崇拜必须停止。

16 inviting   

adj.诱人的，引人注目的

参考例句：

• An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.一股诱人的咖啡香味飘进了房间。
• The kitchen smelled warm and inviting and blessedly familiar.这间厨房的味道温暖诱人，使人感到亲切温馨。

17 lobby   

n.前厅，（剧院的）门廊

参考例句：

• As he walked through the lobby,he skirted a group of ladies.他穿过门厅时，绕过了一群女士。
• The delegates entered the assembly hall by way of the lobby.代表们通过大厅进入会场。