英语听力—环球英语 631 Network of Men Leaders

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Welcome to Spotlight¹. I’m Joshua Leo.
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And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
Voice 1
Anthony J Peters had a one year old daughter with his girlfriend. He also had a history of very violent behaviour. In August of 2009, he was in Milwaukee, at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds – a place to see animals, play games, and eat food. At the fair, Anthony saw his young daughter and her grandmother, his girlfriend’s mother. He was angry. He began to argue with the grandmother. Anthony took her mobile² phone from her. She began to cry for help.
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Tom Barrett heard the woman. He did not know the family. But he decided³ to get involved. He asked Anthony to remain calm. He stepped between Anthony and the grandmother - trying to protect her and the child. And he began calling the police on his mobile phone. Anthony was so angry that he began to beat Tom. The violence was so extreme, Anthony hit out a few of Tom’s teeth. Anthony ran away from the incident, but police caught him later that day.
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Tom Barrett was not just another man on the street. He was the mayor⁴ of the city - a local leader. Anthony had not planned to fight with Tom. He wanted to fight with the old woman. But Tom was in his way, so Anthony directed his anger at him.
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Sadly, violence against women is a common problem around the world. However, there are men like Mayor Tom Barrett standing⁵ up and fighting against this violence. They are refusing to take part in the violence, refusing to encourage it, and refusing to let it happen to others. In today’s Spotlight we tell about these men and their work to stop violence against women.
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The Secretary General of the United Nations is Ban Ki-moon. He says that almost seventy percent of women around the world experience physical or sexual⁶ violence from men. That is seven out of every ten women! You probably even know someone who has experienced⁷ domestic⁸ violence, that is, violence in the home or family. Or you may have experienced it yourself.
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Usually women suffer domestic violence from men they already know - like a husband, boyfriend or male family member. This could be physical violence or sexual violence. Men can also suffer domestic violence, but this is much less common.
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Many women feel shame when they experience domestic violence. Studies from the World Health Organization have shown that many women never even report the violence they suffer. They may only seek help if their injuries are extreme. So, the number of women who have experienced domestic violence could be much higher than people think. Women who suffer domestic violence do not feel self worth. Every person deserves⁹ to have respect and safety in their own homes.
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So, how can people stop this unacceptable violence? One way is to do what Tom Barrett did. He stepped into a dangerous situation to protect a woman from violence. But there are also other things you can do. Refuse to support men who hurt women – even if these men are your friends or family. Educate your community about its dangers. But, another way men, particularly, can work to stop this violence is by joining the Network of Men Leaders.
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The Network of Men Leaders is a group organized by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. This group of men leaders has promised to never support domestic violence. Each man has promised to work to prevent and punish this crime. Mr. Ban believes men have an important part in the fight against domestic violence. He says:
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“My involvement in this issue comes not just from my position as UN Secretary General. It also comes from my position as a son, husband, father and grandfather. Men have an extremely important part in ending such violence - as fathers, friends, decision makers¹⁰, and community opinion leaders.”
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Mr. Ban said this as he began this Network of Men Leaders. It was a call for big change, and action. He said:
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“As I launch¹¹ this Network, I call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act. Speak out against it. Unite to change the practices and thinking that incite¹², cause, and encourage this violence. Violence against women and girls will not be stopped until all of us - men and boys - refuse to accept it.”
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Mr. Ban explained how many people still do not see women as equals to men. Mr. Ban said:
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“No country has fully¹³ escaped this wrong idea. Men must teach each other that real men do not violate¹⁴ or oppress¹⁵ women. They must teach each other that a woman’s place is not just in the home or the field, but in schools and offices and boardrooms.”
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Fourteen men leaders from around the world joined Mr. Ban in this exciting new Network. They were directors at centers committed to women’s rights. They were writers, Presidents and Foreign Ministers. Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was also a part. In a video message for the Network of Men Leaders he had strong words about the bad results domestic violence has on a culture. He said:
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“You are a weak man if you use your physical strengths to attack and beat women. The society that permits violence against women is a society that is on the way out. I will continue fighting until the end of my days for the right of women and girls to live a life free from violence and abuse¹⁶.”
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Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Archbishop Desmond Tutu hope that more men and boys hear their message. They hope that everyone can see the value of every person. One group like the Network of Men Leaders cannot do it alone. They depend on people everywhere to join their cause, to educate others about the dangers and costs of domestic violence, and to encourage people to change. Mr. Ban said:
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“We can create more equal and peaceful societies ONLY by working together as men and women. Only by being prepared to stand up for basic rights can we expect to achieve lasting¹⁷ change.”
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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 mobile   

adj.可移动的，易变的，机动的；n.运动物体

参考例句：

• The old lady sits on a mobile chair every morning.那位老妇人每天上午坐在一把可携带使用的椅子上。
• She's much more mobile now that she's bought a car.自从她买了汽车后，活动量就大多了。

3 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。

4 mayor   

n.市长

参考例句：

• The new mayor said he would clean the city up.新市长说，他要整顿本市。
• The mayor hurried into his office,brushing off the reporters.市长赶快走进办公室，拒不接见记者。

5 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

6 sexual   

adj.性的，两性的，性别的

参考例句：

• He was a person of gross sexual appetites.他是个性欲旺盛的人。
• It is socially irresponsible to refuse young people advice on sexual matters.拒绝向年轻人提供性方面的建议是对社会不负责任。

7 experienced   

adj.有经验的；经验丰富的，熟练的

参考例句：

• Experienced seamen will advise you about sailing in this weather.有经验的海员会告诉你在这种天气下的航行情况。
• Perhaps you and I had better change over;you are more experienced.也许我们的工作还是对换一下好，你比我更有经验。

8 domestic   

adj.家里的，国内的，本国的；n.家仆，佣人

参考例句：

• This is domestic news.这是国内新闻。
• She does the domestic affairs every day.她每天都忙家务。

9 deserves   

v.应受，应得，值得( deserve的第三人称单数 )；应受报答；应得报酬；应得赔偿

参考例句：

• A wilful fault has no excuse and deserves no pardon. 不能宽恕故意犯下的错误。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He is the only poet in this country that deserves the name. 他是这个国家唯一的一位名副其实的诗人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

10 makers   

n.制造者，制造商（maker的复数形式）

参考例句：

• The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
• The makers are about to launch out a new product. 制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。 来自《简明英汉词典》

11 launch   

vt.发动，推出；发射；n.发射，下水，投产

参考例句：

• The makers are about to launch out a new product.制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。
• Would it be wise to launch into this rough sea?在这样汹涌的大海中游泳明智吗？

12 incite   

v.引起，激动，煽动

参考例句：

• I wanted to point out he was a very good speaker, and could incite a crowd.我想说明他曾是一个非常出色的演讲家，非常会调动群众的情绪。
• Just a few words will incite him into action.他只需几句话一将，就会干。

13 fully   

adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地

参考例句：

• The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
• They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。

14 violate   

vt.违反，违背，亵渎，侵犯，妨碍

参考例句：

• Those who violate traffic regulations should be punished.那些违反交通规定的人应该受处罚。
• Can they be allowed to violate rules and regulations at will?难道能容许他们随心所欲地破坏规章制度吗？

15 oppress   

v.压迫，压制某人，使（心情等）沉重，使烦恼

参考例句：

• A good ruler will not oppress the poor.好的统治者不会压迫贫民。
• The imperialists exploit and oppress all the peoples of the world.帝国主义者剥削和压迫全世界人民。

16 abuse   

vt.滥用；辱骂；诋毁；n.滥用；恶习；弊端

参考例句：

• You can't make personal abuse on her.你不可对她进行人身攻击。
• She screamed abuse at me.她尖声责备我。

17 lasting   

adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持

参考例句：

• The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
• We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。