Pirates have letterhead to go with sizable demands_美文

Pirates have letterhead to go with sizable demands

The tone of the memo belies the violent reality of the pirate's actions. As of early August armed Somali pirates hold more than 170 hostages, according to the IMB, and were responsible for 35 deaths in 2011 alone.

"Do not imagine that we are making to you intimidation," the memo says, before signing off with "Best regards" and the signature of Jamal Faahiye Culusow, the general commander of the group. Lest there be any doubt about who Jamal is or what he does, his signature is accompanied by his seal- yes, Jamal has a stamped seal - depicting a skull and crossed swords with the name of the group.

Questions:

1. What is the name of the pirate group?

2. What is the name of the Pirate’s leader?

3. How many deaths were Somali pirates responsible for in 2011?

Answers:

1. The Pirate Action Group.

2. Jamal Faahiye Culusow.

3. 35.

About the broadcaster:

CJ Henderson is a foreign expert for China Daily's online culture department. CJ is a graduate of the University of Sydney where she completed a Bachelors degree in Media and Communications, Government and International Relations, and American Studies. CJ has four years of experience working across media platforms, including work for 21st Century Newspapers in Beijing, and a variety of media in Australia and the US.