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2014英语四级听力练习慢速3.19(1)

　　China is an ally of Russia at the United Nations. It could have voted against a Security Council resolution that called the referendum in Crimea illegal. But China decided not to vote at all. The measure was not approved because Russia blocked it. But some experts say the decision not to vote showed a Chinese lack of support for the Russian government.

　　But observers in China dismiss such talk. Feng Shaolei is the director of the Center for Russian Studies at East China Normal University.

　　Feng Shaolei says the two countries agree on the causes of the crisis. And, he says, they have learned more about each others position. Mr. Feng says China has been careful in its reaction to the crisis because it understands the complexities in the Crimea.

　　The idea of a popular vote to decide a countrys territory is a very sensitive one in China. Separatism is an extremist ideology among Chinese officials. Such ideas could be considered a threat to the Chinese governments rule in areas like Xinjiang or Tibet. China does not permit any political movements that support separatism within its borders. Im Christopher Cruise.

　　New Problems for Venezuela and Cuba?

　　Half way around the world, we also find unrest in the South American country of Venezuela. For the past month, thousands of people have protested what they say is a worsening quality of life. The Venezuelan government has reacted with violence.