Mubarak says has ordered gov't to step down

    CAIRO, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- In his televised speech on early Saturday, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak(穆巴拉克) said that he has asked his current government to resign, vowing¹ that the new government will bring more democracy and reform, in response to the massive² protests during the last four days all over the country.
    He said that Egypt is a country governed by constitution and law, stressing that people should protect the public properties instead of burning what Egypt has built over the years.
    Massive anti-government protests took place around Egypt on Friday, leading to deaths and injuries. These protests have been inspired by the Tunisian "Jasmine Revolution."Mubarak added that instead of violence, people should achieve all their inspirations（启示,灵感） through awareness³, dialogue and efforts. "I am always attached to the suffering of the Egyptian people," he said.
    "Our program targets unemployment, healthcare improvement and education services," said Mubarak.
    The president who has ruled the country for 30 years said that he will continue the country's political, economic and other reforms with "no point of return.""I have been concerned about the poor and I am still concerned and that is what I have always worked on," said Mubarak.
    In his speech, the president urged the youths to take care of the national interests, be restraint and not to abuse the freedom of expressions.
    "These demonstrations⁴ would not have taken place without the freedom of expression that was given to the Egyptians," said Mubarak.
    "I talk to you as an Egyptian citizen who spent his life guarding this country during both peace and war ... I bear all the responsibilities to preserve the citizens' security," he added.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）

1 vowing   

起誓，发誓（vow的现在分词形式）

参考例句：

• President Bush is vowing to help Minneapolis rebuild its collapsed bridge. 布什总统承诺将帮助明尼阿波利斯重建坍塌的大桥。
• President Bush is vowing to help Minneapolis rebuild this collapse bridge. 布什总统发誓要帮助明尼阿波利斯重建起这座坍塌的桥梁。

2 massive   

adj.巨大的，大规模的，大量的，大范围的

参考例句：

• A massive sea search has failed to find any survivors.经过大规模的海上搜救仍未找到幸存者。
• He drank a massive amount of alcohol.他喝了大量的烈酒。

3 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

4 demonstrations   

证明( demonstration的名词复数 )； 表明； 表达； 游行示威

参考例句：

• Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
• The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。