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2008.07.29
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1. Iraqi police say at least 57 people are dead and nearly 300 wounded after 1 Authorities say three women were among a group of pilgrims when they blew themselves up in Baghdad. Officials also say a woman may be responsible for a second attack in the northern part of the country. 2. The blaze near a western entrance to Yosemite National Park has chartered more than 26,000 acres and destroyed twelve homes since Friday. Even so, park officials say they are expecting to see 2 coming back in the next few days. 3. Gymnast Paul Hamm won't be going to Beijing after all. The reigning Olympic gold medalist announced he's withdrawing from the US team. He says his 3 is not sufficiently healthy enough for him to compete. 4. Police say this man may have been trying to cover the alcohol on his breath by drinking Wite-Out. He was caught on camera between interrogations 4 the liquid. The plan didn't quite work, though. Police say his blood alcohol level still measured three and a half times the legal limit. |
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. blow up: v.
If someone blows something up or if it blows up, it is destroyed by an explosion.
2. Yosemite National Park: 优诗美地国家公园
a national park in California, US, famous for its beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and large redwood trees.
3. Wite-Out:
Wite-Out is a trademark for a line of correction fluid (修正液) manufactured by the French corporation BIC.
4. sip: n.
A sip is a small amount of drink that you take into your mouth.
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