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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz passed away early Friday morning. The king was the world's oldest leader. He was 90 years old. He was in hospital a few weeks ago with a lung infection. His 79-year-old half-brother Salman has become the new king of the kingdom. World leaders have been quick to pay their respects to the late King Abdullah. US President Barack Obama passed on his sympathies. He said the king was a good friend of the USA. Obama also said the king did a lot for peace and stability in the Middle East. The British Prime Minister David Cameron said Abdullah would be remembered for his, "commitment to peace and for strengthening understanding between faiths".

King Abdullah was born on 1 August 1924. He was the thirteenth son of former King Abdulaziz. He grew up inthe royal palaces and worked in various positions that would one day prepare him to be king. In 1961 he became mayor of Mecca. This was his first job in public office. In 1963, Abdullah was made commander of the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG). He changed the SANG into a modern army. He became King of Saudi Arabiaand Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in 2005. News agencies are reporting that Abdullah was a careful reformer at home. He allowed women to join the kingdom's parliament. The BBC said that he "hinted that more women should be allowed to work".

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重点讲解

1.Saudi Arabia 沙特阿拉伯

The finance ministers of Norway and Saudi Arabia have no cause to worry about their borrowing costs because they are net creditors.

挪威和沙特阿拉伯的财政大员就没有理由担心他们的借贷成本，因为他们是净债权人~n=6xJtF2qk0MB8[U。

2.pay respects to 致敬

The decision to pay respects to Japan is doubtless a smart move. It demonstrates a social conscience and makes commercial sense.

向日本致敬的决定无疑是个明智的举动T)3K#KlsL%T(a。这一行为既体现了社会责任感，又具有商业价值h6EGrzC7t#。

3.be committed to 致力于

China will continue to be committed to the reconstruction course of Iraq.

中国将继续致力于伊拉克的重建进程mZ.Bs&GW^GK3。

4.pass on 传达

If you want to pass on values to your team, start by defining what those values mean to you.

如果你需要在你的团队传递价值观，你需要从定义那些价值观对你来说意味着什么开始

听力题目

1.At what time of the day did King Abdullah die?

a) evening

b) after lunch

c) early morning

d) 10 am

2.What did King Abdullah die from?

a) a lung infection

b) old age

c) a traffic accident

d) no one knows yet

3.What relation is the new King Salman to King Abdullah?

a) cousin

b) half-bother

c) brother

d) step-brother

4.What did Barack Obama say Abdullah was to the USA?

a) a big help

b) a strong partner

c) kind

d) a good friend

5.What did David Cameron say Abdullah was committed to?

a) the monarchy

b) ending terrorism

c) peace

d) economic growth

6.How many positions did Abdullah have before 1961?

a) 9

b) various

c) 1

d) 27

7.When did Abdullah become leader of the Saudi Arabia National Guard?

a) 1960

b) 1961

c) 1962

d) 1963

8.When did Abdullah become king?

a) 2004

b) 2005

c) 2006

d) 2007

9.Who said Abdullah was a careful reformer?

a) Barack Obama

b) news agencies

c) David Cameron

d) the BBC

10.Who said that Abdullah hinted that he wanted more women to work?

a) the BBC

b) Barack Obama

c) David Cameron

d) news agencies

听力答案

1.c

2.a

3.b

4.d

5.c

6.b

7.d

8.b

9.b

10.a