Step1：先泛听一遍了解大意，并回答以下三个问题

1. Veterans Day was originally known as what holiday? (from Shoutout)

2. Why Bush vetoed a new water bill proposed by Congress?(from Top Stories)

3. What did the Maine Troop Greeters decide to do? (from Salute to Veterans)

Step2：请听写下面两个空格部分。

A student at a junior high school there gave her friend a hug, and the school gave her detention. The thing is, ______________that says some public displays of affection, including embraces like hugs, are not allowed.(from Top Stories)

5. These efforts have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. ______________________________and to be greeted in such warm fashion. We've just finished up 15 months' deployment in Iraq, and this is our first, [cheers and applause] this is our first stop back in the United States. (from Salute to Veterans)

Step3 ：请根据新闻，判断下面五句话是正确还是错误。（T/F）

6.Parliamentary elections are back on the calendar in Pakistan.

7.Congress fail to override a veto of a new water bill from President Bush

8. Officials say the collision cause any structural damage to the bridge, and they did close down several beaches in the area.

9.A student from Alabama was given detention because her friend gave her a hug in the public.

10.Maine Troop Greeters have been giving soldiers a welcome home.