2014英语四级听力练习慢速3.19(1)_大学英语听力

2014英语四级听力练习慢速3.19(1)

　　Hello and welcome back. Im Jim Tedder in Washington, with a program designed to help you learn and improve your American English. At the same time, you can stay up to date on some important issues that are taking place around the world. Today we look at the uneasy situation in Ukraine, and find out what a major world power has to say.

　　Then we hear about some influential American lawmakers who are trying to connect the politics and economics of Venezuela with the situation in Cuba.

　　Good or bad, its our world, and well bring it to you ...As It Is.

　　First we turn to Ukraine. The situation there seems to change from day to day. This week, China repeated its call for calm in the area. This came after a disputed referendum in which a large majority of Crimean voters are said to have marked ballots in support of leaving Ukraine and joining Russia.

　　The issues of separatism and self-rule are very sensitive ones in China. Experts have been closely watching to see how China reacts to the referendum. s Christopher Cruise has been watching the situation closely, and he joins us with some important information.

　　On Monday, the Chinese foreign ministry said the international community should help ease tensions in the area. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China always respects each countrys territorial claims.

　　Chinas official answer to the crisis in Ukraine has been very interesting for China watchers. They say Russia has failed to honor two of Chinas most important diplomatic values: non-interference in other countries affairs, and protection of territorial rights. Observers note that Russia sent military forces to the area after Ukrainian lawmakers ousted the countrys president. Later, the Russian government called for a referendum on Crimeas future.