CCTV9英语新闻12月：保罗·沃克在车祸中丧生

Sad news now, particularly for fans of the "Fast & Furious" franchise¹. Veteran actor Paul Walker, the star of the series, has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles.

A statement on Walker’s Facebook page says he was a passenger in a friend’s car, a red Porsche that collided with a light pole and a tree, then burst into flames. The accident claimed both their lives. The star was said to be attending a charity event for his organization "Reach Out Worldwide."

Paul Walker was 40 years old and working on the latest "Fast & Furious" movie at the time of his death. He played the role of undercover agent Brian O’Conner in the action movie series. Walker also starred in the suspense² drama "Hours," a movie set for release in the US this month.

 

Veteran actor Paul Walker, the star of the series, has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles.

 

 

Veteran actor Paul Walker, the star of the series, has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles.

 

 

Veteran actor Paul Walker, the star of the series, has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles.

 

1 franchise   

n.特许，特权，专营权，特许权

参考例句：

• Catering in the schools is run on a franchise basis.学校餐饮服务以特许权经营。
• The United States granted the franchise to women in 1920.美国于1920年给妇女以参政权。

2 suspense   

n.（对可能发生的事）紧张感，担心，挂虑

参考例句：

• The suspense was unbearable.这样提心吊胆的状况实在叫人受不了。
• The director used ingenious devices to keep the audience in suspense.导演用巧妙手法引起观众的悬念。