2014英语四级听力练习慢速4.9(1)_大学英语听力

2014英语四级听力练习慢速4.9(1)

　　Ukraine is currently preparing for a presidential election on May 25th. Mr. Carter says he believes President Putin will increase efforts to influence people living close to Russia and who support its policies. But the former president is not sure Mr. Putin plans further action in Ukraine.

　　He announced that he would not take military action against eastern Ukraine, and I dont think he will. The United States out to be very forceful along with its allies in telling Putin, If you do that, there will be very serious consequences.

　　United States military commanders in Europe estimate an additional 40,000 Russian troops have been sent to the Ukrainian border. In 1979, President Carter threatened to use military force in Afghanistan. However, President Obama has said there is no military solution to the deepening Crisis in Ukraine. Im Mario Ritter.

　　When Will Mozambiques Landmine Problem End?

　　The civil war in Mozambique ended 20 years ago. When peace finally came, a large number of landmines were still buried across the country. Now, Mozambique is hoping to be declared mine-free by the end of the year. But disputes between the two civil war enemies could delay any such declaration. The two sides are Frelimo, which controls the government, and Renamo, which is now the opposition. Caty Weaver tells us more.