1 . Here's the nine o'clock news.
Prime Minister Abdul Krim of Syria (叙利亚) has said that the danger of war in the Middle East is greater now than in the past two years. His country does not want war, he says, but the Syrian people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbours. If war comes, says Mr Krim, Syria will be ready.
Ben Kitson, the writer of stories and plays for children, died at his home in California. Mr Kitson was 82. His most famous book of stories, The Gentleman’s House, sold all over the world, in more than twenty-five languages.
Policemen in New York have stopped work. Their leader, Mr Paulo Angeli, says that they will return to work only when they receive more money for working long hours and doing what Mr Angeli calls “the most dangerous job in the city”.
It has been a good year on the farm. The warm, wet spring and the fine summer have been very good for all kinds of food plants. This means that fruit and vegetables will cost less in the shops this year.And now it's time for“Morning Music”.
1. Abdul Krim has said that ______.A.there is no danger of war in the Middle East. |
B.it is more possible for war to happen now. |
C.the danger of war passed two years ago. |
D.there has been a danger of war for the past two years. |
A.a book Mr Kitson wrote in many languages. |
B.the name of Mr Kitson’s house in California. |
C.the name of Mr Kitson’s most famous book. |
D.a play that Mr Kitson wrote for children. |
A.the most dangerous policeman in New York. |
B.a policeman who receives more money for working longer hours. |
C.the head of the police in New York. |
D.a policeman who leads the strike. |