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英语听力—环球英语 1482 I Am Congo: Stories of Hope

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   Voice 1

  Welcome to Spotlight1. I’m Ryan Geertsma.
  Voice 2
  And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
  Voice 1
  The town of Goma is in the Democratic2 Republic of Congo.  It is in the eastern part of the country.  This area struggles with conflict. Rebel3 soldiers hide in the forests. They kidnap4 people on the roads. Fighting destroys homes and villages. There is very little food.
  Voice 2
  Many people know this picture of the DR Congo. But today, we will look at a different picture. It is a bright and warm day in Goma. There is a raised performance stage in the middle of town. On this stage, young people sing and dance.  People gather and watch them.  The young performers are having fun. They are freely5 expressing their ideas. Today, these young artists are using their skills to influence the way people think.
  Voice 1
  Petna Ndaliko organized this performance.  He is an artist. Ndaliko encourages young people to create art. He believes art can share ideas and build peace.  His story is part of a series of short films called I Am Congo.  Today’s Spotlight is on the I Am Congo film series.
  Voice 2
  The DR Congo is in central Africa. Since 1996, DR Congo has experienced6 two major civil wars. The second civil war officially ended in July 2003. But many groups have continued to rebel against the government - particularly in the east. Over the past 15 years, 5 million people have died either from violence or from lack of food during war.
  Voice 1
  But for the people who live in the DR Congo, life is much more than war. And the not for profit organization, The Enough Project, wanted to world to know this.  So The Enough Project decided7 to create a series of 5 short films about life in the DR Congo. These films are each 3 to 5 minutes long. Each film concentrates on one person’s story. And each person’s story shares a value that is important in the DR Congo - values like art, community building, justice, care for the environment and working for human rights and education. The Enough Project hopes that when people outside of the DR Congo watch these films, they see the hope and faith of the people.
  Voice 2
  The first I Am Congo film is about art. The film concentrates on Petna Ndaliko - the artist that organized the youth performance we talked about at the beginning of this program. Ndaliko believes art brings people together. He believes that when people understand each other, they can work together. So Ndaliko teaches young people to express themselves through performance and film. The young artists may not all agree.  But through art, they can express their beliefs without fighting.  And these young people can begin to understand the differences between them.
  Voice 1
  The second film is about community building. Amani Matabaro is a community organizer. In the late 1990’s, rebels8 killed his mother and father. He struggled with their deaths. He was not sure what to do. But then, he decided that he needed to help his community.
  Voice 2
  Matabaro’s community was unsafe for women and children. They did not have safe places for children to study or safe places for women to work.  So, he decided to work for change. One thing Matabaro did was start a market. This “peace market” is a place for women in the community to sell the things they make. Now, they do not have to walk a long way to sell things in a different city. This helps women stay safe. Matabaro believes that the market gives people hope for a peaceful future. He has faith that people will feel good and happy in the DR Congo again.
  Voice 1
  The third film is about justice. Denise Siwatula is a human rights attorney9. She provides legal services for victims of sexual10 violence. In the DR Congo, some rebel forces have used sexual violence as a weapon of war.  So many women are victims of sexual violence. It is often very difficult to catch the people who sexually11 attack women. But that does not stop Siwatula.  She works12 to achieve justice for victims - even though it is not easy. In the I Am Congo film, she explains:
  Voice 3
  “If we just sat with crossed arms and did nothing, what would happen then? Even if we do face some difficulties, we hold on to the hope that…one day, maybe, this situation will improve.”
  Voice 1
  The fourth film is about conservation or caring for the environment. This is what Dominique Bikaba works for. He is a conservationist. He works to keep the natural environment healthy - for animals and the local people. War often destroys large parts of the natural forests. This makes it difficult for the people and animals.  They do not have the resources they need.
  Voice 2
  So Bikaba started a large program to grow more trees in the villages.  Local people can use these village trees for building and cooking.  And this leaves more natural forest for animals to live in.
  Voice 1
  The last film is about human rights and education. This is where Fidel Bafilemba is important. Bafilemba is an activist13.  He works to improve human rights and education for people in the DR Congo.  However, Bafilemba was not always a peaceful activist.  He was once a rebel fighter. But he recognized that there was a better way to achieve change. That way is using knowledge.
  Voice 2
  One thing Bafilemba decided to do was start a school. This school aims to teach people to think about their world. Bafilemba believes that asking questions is necessary.  But he says this is a new idea for many people in DR Congo. For many years, authorities14 in DR Congo have trained the people not to ask questions. In the film, he says,
  Voice 4
  “The Congolese have never been taught to question anything. If you questioned what leaders said…you were taken to prison! That was crime. So we are going to try to change that process. There is disorder15 in this country. But there is also hope. Hope for a better future. A hope for educated people.”
  Voice 1
  Robert Padavick is the director of the I Am Congo films. He told Ebony news,
  Voice 5
  “We hope the films help people remember that eastern Congo is not just home to the deadliest war in the world.  That is not the whole story. It is a complex place, where natural beauty meets with decay16 and humanity17 lives among war.”
  Voice 1
  The writer and producer of this program was Dianna Anderson. The voices you heard were from the United States and the United Kingdom. All quotes were adapted for this program and voiced by Spotlight. You can listen to this program again and read it on the internet at www.radioenglish.net. This program is called “I Am Congo: Stories of Hope.”
  Voice 2
  You can also leave your comments on our website. And find us on Facebook. Just search for Spotlight Radio. We hope you can join us again for the next Spotlight program. Goodbye

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1 spotlight 6hBzmk     
n.公众注意的中心,聚光灯,探照灯,视听,注意,醒目
参考例句:
  • This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
  • The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
2 democratic uwSxu     
adj.民主的;民主主义的,有民主精神的
参考例句:
  • Their country has democratic government.他们国家实行民主政体。
  • He has a democratic work-style.他作风民主。
3 rebel VANz2     
n.叛徒,起义者;vi.造反,反抗,反感;adj.造反的,反抗的,反叛者的
参考例句:
  • The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.反叛军队企图颠覆政府统治。
  • The rebel army has readjusted its strategy.叛军已经重新调整了策略。
4 kidnap g25xz     
v.拐,绑架,劫持(某人)
参考例句:
  • A pair of robbers were trying to kidnap his wife.两个强盗正试图绑架他的妻子。
  • They were intelligent and educated,yet they chose to kidnap and kill.他们聪明且有教养,却选择去绑架和杀人。
5 freely LiexN     
adv.自由地,随便地,无拘无束地
参考例句:
  • She was unable to keep back her tears,and wept freely.她抑制不住泪水,痛痛快快地哭了起来。
  • A liquid flows freely and has no fixed shape.液体能自由流动,无固定形态。
6 experienced ntPz2t     
adj.有经验的;经验丰富的,熟练的
参考例句:
  • Experienced seamen will advise you about sailing in this weather.有经验的海员会告诉你在这种天气下的航行情况。
  • Perhaps you and I had better change over;you are more experienced.也许我们的工作还是对换一下好,你比我更有经验。
7 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
8 rebels 34912fda12cbd2da49906ea8a70a44e7     
n.反政府的人( rebel的名词复数 );反叛者;造反者;叛逆者v.反抗政府( rebel的第三人称单数 );反抗权威
参考例句:
  • Most of the rebels were captured and disarmed. 大部分叛乱分子被俘获并解除了武装。
  • The rebels went on an orgy of killing. 叛乱者肆意杀人。
9 attorney qOlyE     
n.(业务或法律事务上的)代理人,辩护律师
参考例句:
  • He acted as attorney for me.他充当我的律师。
  • The attorney for the union accused the Mayor of playing politics.工会的律师谴责市长在这次罢工中耍阴谋。
10 sexual YiLzlw     
adj.性的,两性的,性别的
参考例句:
  • He was a person of gross sexual appetites.他是个性欲旺盛的人。
  • It is socially irresponsible to refuse young people advice on sexual matters.拒绝向年轻人提供性方面的建议是对社会不负责任。
11 sexually niVzkg     
adv.性别上地;按性别地;性欲地;两性之间地
参考例句:
  • to be sexually promiscuous 性生活淫乱
  • I was depressed,withdrawn and sexually frigid. 我郁郁寡欢,离群索居,没有什么性要求。 来自《简明英汉词典》
12 works ieuzIh     
n.作品,著作;工厂,活动部件,机件
参考例句:
  • We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
  • The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。
13 activist gyAzO     
n.活动分子,积极分子
参考例句:
  • He's been a trade union activist for many years.多年来他一直是工会的积极分子。
  • He is a social activist in our factory.他是我厂的社会活动积极分子。
14 authorities kyqzgw     
n.当局,权力,权威;权威( authority的名词复数 );权力;学术权威;[复数]当权者
参考例句:
  • They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees. 他们为被拘留者向当局求情。
  • At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities. 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实。 来自《简明英汉词典》
15 disorder Et1x4     
n.紊乱,混乱;骚动,骚乱;疾病,失调
参考例句:
  • When returning back,he discovered the room to be in disorder.回家后,他发现屋子里乱七八糟。
  • It contained a vast number of letters in great disorder.里面七零八落地装着许多信件。
16 decay anrzL     
vi.腐烂,衰落;n.腐烂,腐朽,衰败状态
参考例句:
  • The vegetables have begun to decay.那些蔬菜已开始腐烂。
  • Our powers decay in old age.我们的体力在老年时就衰退。
17 humanity Nc4xR     
n.人类,[总称]人(性),人道[pl.]人文学科
参考例句:
  • Such an act is a disgrace to humanity.这种行为是人类的耻辱。
  • We should treat animals with humanity.我们应该以仁慈之心对待动物。
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