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Newscaster: We interrupt our regular scheduled news program to bring you live up-to-date
coverage1 on the civil unrest in the newly formed country of Karnak, where our man Stan Fielding is stationed. Stan . . .
Stan: This is Stan Fielding reporting live from the
outskirts2 of the capital city. Just 20 minutes ago, rebel forces launched the biggest offensive against the ruling government in the 18-month conflict here in this country.
Newscaster: Now Stan, is this a sign that the peace process has been totally abandoned?
Stan: Well, so far, peace
negotiations3 have failed, and any resolution to
quell4 the civil war appears
bleak5 at this point. As you can see . . . Whoa.
Newscaster: Stan, Stan, are you there?
Stan: Uh, yes, Bob. As you can probably hear behind me, rebel forces are also using heavy
artillery6 to pound government strongholds around the city center. Rebel forces are closing in, and it's feared that they will be able to take the capital building before sunup where it is believed, many government officials are holding out.
Newscaster: Now, besides the heavy fighting, what other pressing concerns are there for the citizens of the city?
Stan: Well, since the beginning of the conflict, starvation, clean water, and adequate shelter have been the biggest daily obstacles facing the citizens of this torn country. It is believed that over 40,000 people, mostly children, have starved to death. Land mines have claimed
countless7 other lives. Fortunately, no
epidemics8 have broken out, but that is always a concern if this war lingers on.
Newscaster: Okay, that was Stan Fielding reporting. And we will keep you up-to-date as this story continues to unfold.
1. Where is the news reporter, Stan Fielding, in the city?
A. at a military facility
B. in the suburbs
C. in the downtown area
2. How long has the civil war been going on for?
A. almost one year
B. just over a year
C. a year and a half
3. About what time of day is this news report taking place?
A. in the early afternoon
B. in the late evening
C. in the middle of the night
4. What is the main target of the rebels in this latest attack?
A. the current location of city leaders
C. the main lines of transportation
5. Which is NOT a major problem as a result of the war so far?
A. infectious disease
B. lack of drinking water and food
正确答案：
1. in the suburbs
2. a year and a half
3. in the middle of the night
4. the current location of city leaders
5. infectious disease
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