美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-02-27_在线英语听力室

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1. Drivers are back on the track at Daytona International Speedway after yesterday's crash. The accident sent debris¹ into the stands, injuring more than 30 people. Hospital officials say seven people remain hospitalized in stable condition.

2. The brother of Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is facing murder charges for a 2008 car accident that killed a motorcyclist. The charge is compounding problems for the Pistorius' family as Oscar Pistorius is already charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

3. Pope Benedict XVI bestowed² the final Sunday blessing³ of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square. On Thursday, the 85-year-old theologian will become the first pope to resign in 600 years.

4. Crowds in Taiwan celebrated⁴ the end of the Lunar New Year in Taipei. Colorful lanterns marked the year of the snake. People write their names on the lanterns in hopes of attracting good luck and set off fireworks meant to chase away the evil spirits.

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1 debris
n.瓦砾堆，废墟，碎片
参考例句：
After the bombing there was a lot of debris everywhere.轰炸之后到处瓦砾成堆。 Bacteria sticks to food debris in the teeth,causing decay.细菌附着在牙缝中的食物残渣上，导致蛀牙。

2 bestowed
赠给，授予( bestow的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
It was a title bestowed upon him by the king. 那是国王赐给他的头衔。 He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him. 他认为自己不配得到大家赋予他的荣誉。

3 blessing
n.祈神赐福；祷告；祝福，祝愿
参考例句：
The blessing was said in Hebrew.祷告用了希伯来语。 A double blessing has descended upon the house.双喜临门。

4 celebrated
adj.有名的，声誉卓著的
参考例句：
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。 The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-02-27