(单词翻译:单击)
听力文本
All prisoners in the U.S. state of New York are to be given free tablet computers. The freebies are part of a deal struck between a private communications service called JPay and New York's prison service. The lucrative but controversial agreement involves the contractor providing 54,700 convicts with a free tablet. The tablets will not be Internet enabled, but prisoners will be able to get limited, but monitored, online access by plugging their device into approved kiosks at specific times. Inmates will be allowed to email an approved list of family and friends; order certain music, books and videos; and file grievances and reports of abuse. All of this activity will be heavily monitored by prison staff.
Prisoner support services welcomed the free tablet initiative. They called it a "game-changer" and a "huge step forward". A New York State official said the tablets would help prisoners remain closer to their families, and reduce tensions between prisoners and prison guards. However, law enforcement agencies are questioning the wisdom of giving tablets to convicts. Some law enforcement officers described it as a good example of how crime does pay. Top police officer Ed Mullins questioned why prisoners were getting free tablets when other people in society are struggling. He said: "Little is done for the homeless, mentally ill, and hard-working people who can't afford tablets in New York State."
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重点解析
1.The freebies are part of a deal struck between a private communications service called JPay and New York's prison service.
strike a deal 达成协议
The workers were able to strike a deal with the boss over the new pay raise rules.
员工和老板在新的薪资给付规定上达成协议 。
2.The tablets will not be Internet enabled, but prisoners will be able to get limited, but monitored, online access by plugging their device into approved kiosks at specific times.
plug into 把(电器)插头插入;接通
Plug the radio into the tape recorder to tape the programme.
把收音机插头插入录音机录下这个节目 。
参考翻译
美国纽约所有监狱囚犯都将免费获得一台平板电脑
囚犯后勤处欢迎免费平板电脑的倡议