【Vocabulary】 P210
restrict: 限制 (restrict to)
confine (confine to ), limit
equally: 同样地
alike, in the same way / degree
contention: 论点
argument
untold:数也数不清的
contless, uncountable, numerous, innumerable, numberless
acquired :已获得的
got, gained, obtained
perpetual struggle:永无休止的斗争
fight
in obscurity 默默无闻的,不出名的
not being well-known
【Multiple choice questions】
Comprehension
1 The Press will argue">argue that they have the right to publish a story, although it may seriously affect the individual concerned, because _____ .
a. in a democracy, the individual eserves more attention than politics
b. facts in themselves, however unpleasant they may be, must be respected
c. people not only enjoy reading about others but about themselves as well
d. they only use their power to influence events of national importance
argue
affect 负面的影响
原文:Acting on the contention that facts are sacred, reporters can cause untold suffering to individuals by publishing details about their private lives.
2 News editiors and reporters wanted to publish the story because _____ .
a. they always defend the freedom of the Press