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1、CNN新闻CNN Student News Transcript: May 6, 2008 (CNN Student News) - May 6, 2008 Quick Guide Devastation in Myanmar - Survey some of the conditions in Myanmar following a deadly cyclone. An Epic Journey - Learn about an attempt to carry the Olympic torch to Mount Everests peak. Before We Go - Hear how

2、 one mans hands-free call to 911 may have saved his arms. Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. MONICA LLOYD, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: On Headline News, online and on iTunes, this is CNN Student News. Thanks for spending part of your Tuesday

3、 with us. Im Monica Lloyd. First Up: Devastation in Myanmar LLOYD: First up, the devastation caused by a cyclone in Myanmar is much worse than first reported. We told you yesterday about this powerful storm, which pounded the Asian country over the weekend. Myanmars government says more than 10,000

4、people were killed by the cyclone. The deadly storm brought winds of up to 150 miles per hour and drenched parts of the country, which used to be called Burma, with 20 inches of rain. Its the worst disaster to hit Myanmar in years. Relief organizations are working to provide aid to the victims. Firs

5、t Lady Laura Bush outlined how the U.S. plans to help. LAURA BUSH, U.S. FIRST LADY: The U.S. has offered financial assistance through our embassy. Well work with the U.N. and other international, non-governmental organizations to provide water, sanitation, food and shelter. More assistance will be f

6、orthcoming. The United States stands prepared to provide an assistance team and much needed supplies to Burma as soon as the Burmese government accepts our offer. The government of Burma should accept this team quickly as well as other offers of international assistance. LLOYD: While organizations a

7、re rushing to get help to the victims of this cyclone, the survivors are struggling through the damage: thousands of downed trees, no electricity, diminishing supplies. And all of this comes just one week before the country was set to vote on its constitution. Heres more on the governments plan for

8、that issue and the recovery efforts taking place in Myanmar. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) CNN REPORTER: The road into Yangon is a tangle of splintered wood and fallen trees. What used to be a shady avenue has been shredded into shards of timber; trunks the size of yacht masts snapped like matchsticks. People

9、are doing their best to clear a path through this mayhem, but progress is slow. The lucky ones have power tools, but the electricity supply has been off for two days and fuel is in short supply. This is the line for gas; it stretches around the block. Already, the price has quadrupled to ten dollars

10、 a gallon. Those who can afford it are buying fuel on the black market at the side of the road. But how long before these supplies dry up? Water is also becoming a precious and expensive commodity. The main water supply has been cut in many areas. Those who live here are shocked by the devastation.

11、CARINE BLACHE, FRENCH EXPATRIATE: The day before, its the city you know. The day after, its another. Its like another planet. STEPHANE LANDOWSKI, FRENCH EXPATRIATE: No food, no water; we have to find everything. REPORTER: In a few places, the army has been deployed. But in many parts of the city, tr

12、oops are noticeably absent. A far cry from the thousands of troops sent to violently crush last years pro-democracy uprising. Not even the golden spires of the Shwedegon Pagoda were spared by Cyclone Nargis. This Buddhist temple was a rallying point for the protests; now its closed. These people fea

13、r they will be left to cope alone. Myanmars ruling military junta has issued a rare appeal for international emergency assistance. Aid groups say theyre working to help those in need. BAN KI MOON, U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL: The United Nations will do whatever to provide urgent humanitarian assistance.

14、REPORTER: Despite the devastation, at last report, the government planned to proceed with a referendum on the countrys constitution on May 10th. The opposition fears the result will be fixed by the army to ensure it retains power. Now, Cyclone Nargis has pushed this country further towards the brink

15、, just days before the most crucial political event in years. (END VIDEO CLIP) LLOYD: In the wake of this massive natural disaster, the people of Myanmar need all the help they can get. The U.S., U.N., and many international organizations are providing aid to the country. But you can help too! Log o

16、n to CNN.com/impact to find out how you can take part in the relief efforts. America Votes 2008 LLOYD: Back in the U.S., North Carolina and Indiana are holding presidential primaries today, and the Democratic candidates are facing off over fuel. Hillary Clinton says the government should get rid of

17、gas taxes over the summer to help people who are being hit with high prices at the pump. But Barack Obama says the idea wont really help consumers and isnt likely to become a law. Obama is currently in the lead for the Democratic nomination. Whoever wins that will face off against presumptive Republ

18、ican nominee John McCain in Novembers general election. Shoutout GEORGE RAMSAY, CNN STUDENT NEWS: Time for the Shoutout! In what mountain range will you find Mount Everest? If you think you know it, shout it out! Is it in the: A) Pyrenees, B) Appalachians, C) Alps or D) Himalayas? Three seconds on t

19、he clock - GO! Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas. With a summit at more than 29,000 feet, its the tallest mountain in the world. Thats your answer and thats your Shoutout! An Epic Journey LLOYD: Everest was also part of the package when China made a bid for this years Olympic Games. The coun

20、try promised that the Olympic flame would reach that superlative summit during its trip around the world. Organizers spent nearly two years preparing the Everest leg of the relay. But as Carl Azuz tells us, the torchs climb is currently in a holding pattern. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT

21、 NEWS: It may seem like a cool idea: Carry the Olympic torch, a symbol of international competition, to the top of the worlds highest mountain. Easier said than done. The torch-toting team of 50 climbers, including a Chinese camera crew, needs between four and six days to reach Mount Everests summit

22、 from the advance base camp and get back down. The weather doesnt care. SHAO SHIWEI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BOCOG MEDIA DEPARTMENT: At the moment, we are still researching and cannot give you a direct, effective and satisfactory weather forecast. AZUZ: Thats because the climate here is harsh. Recent wind

23、gusts have hit 140 miles per hour. Storms can blow in and blow away in a matter of hours. And the regions rainy season begins late this month, so theres a deadline. That doesnt deter the climbers, though. THOMAS ETZLER, CNN REPORTER: This organizing committee of the Olympic torch picked up the best

24、of the best of Chinese mountaineers. They are used to this. Im sure that this expedition, you know, they have experienced leaders; they did not expect that everything would go smoothly. AZUZ: They also have more security than climbers normally get. Youve seen people from around the world protesting

25、the Olympic torch; guards ring this mountain to ensure that demonstrators stay away from base camp. And if youre wondering how you get a flame up to a mountaintop, especially one blasted by wind and snow, the torchs lantern is designed to protect it from the elements and the lack of oxygen. So it wi

26、ll burn on, regardless of whether it burns from the top of the world. Carl Azuz, CNN Student News. (END VIDEO CLIP) Blog Report LLOYD: It is teacher appreciation week, and were helping you honor your teachers by posting on our blog. Heres what a few of you had to say about your favorite teachers. Al

27、exa had a hard time choosing, saying: All of my teachers rock! Mrs. LeGrange, Mrs. Eschbach, Mrs.Clements and Mr. Jensen! Sixth Grade rocks with you guys! Joe wrote in to say: Mr. Patoray is the best teacher to walk the face of the earth. He teaches us current events. Hes taught us a lot this year.

28、We learned a lot about illegal immigration, did a timeline for the entire year of 2007. We cut out newspapers for the entire first semester. Mr. P is the man, hands down. And Jorge wrote: My best teacher ever is my Grandma. She taught me all my values and morals. She taught me to have courage and to

29、 take the initiative. She even taught me how to play Nintendo! Thanks for posting, guys! And if you havent done so yet, head on over to CNNStudentN and tell us about your top teachers. Before We Go LLOYD: Before we go, hands-free devices are a big feature on lots of cell phones. But when a Florida m

30、an recently had to call 911, he did some hands-free dialing! Jenna Susko of affiliate WPMI tells us how he used his toes to call for help. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JENNA SUSKO, WPMI REPORTER: The call came from inside DRS Technologies at 2 a.m. on Thursday morning. CALLER: Im calling from my cell phone. I

31、m stuck in a piece of machinery. Im the only one in the building. 911 OPERATOR: Ok, what are you stuck in? What type of machinery? CALLER: Its on both of my arms, so I cant get out. 911 OPERATOR: How are you calling me? CALLER: Im calling you on my cell phone. 911 OPERATOR: Ok, but youre pinned? CAL

32、LER: I am pinned, right. LT. RYAN CHRISTEN, OCEAN CITY WRIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT: He had to move his hip to knock his phone off of his belt, and then remove his shoes with his feet and dial 911 with his toes. SUSKO: It was his only option; his arms were being crushed by a press-like machine, and no one would be in until the morning. 911 OPERATOR: Are we going to be able to get in the building? CALLER: I dont know. 911 OPERATOR: They are on the way right now. SUSKO: With his armed pinned, he was able to tell crews how