dateline: 10 January 2011
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US Congresswoman Shot in the Head
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- open fire: shoot bullets into an area rapidly
- constituent: a person who supports a government party or leader
- critical condition: a serious medical state in which a hospitalized patient is at a high risk of dying
- federal: national; related to the government
- suspend: to remove membership or admission rights
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US Congresswoman Shot in the HeadComprehension Questions
- Who is Gabrielle Giffords?
- Where did the shooting take place?
- Why was a book mentioned in the report?
Discussion Question: Many people on the scene jumped on the gunman who was shooting at close range. A middle-aged woman tried to stop him from reloading his gun. How do you think you would react in a situation like this?
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Bijan says:
Hi Tara,
First, thank you for this audio news report.
Second, you have spoken faster than the last audio report, but I could understand it without seeing the text. Of course, I couldn’t hear some words because of your speaking’s speed.
Third, I could fill in the blanks all words except the words “featured” and “hope”.
Teacher Tara,
Your voice has a nice rhythm that is so soft for the ears.Thank you and best wishes,
Bijan
from the Persian Gulf