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CARL AZUZ, CNN 10 ANCHOR: Today, CNN 10 starts with a look at how Americans are responding to Wednesday's deadly school shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. That's where the Broward County sheriff called Thursday a day of healing, a day of mourning.

Churches, concert venues¹ and parks are planning to hold vigils and prayer services. Florida's government has offered to help pay for the hospital and funeral bills for the victims and provide counseling for those affected².

From Florida to Washington, D.C., debate has renewed over additional gun legislation in the U.S. Some officials say it wouldn't have prevented Wednesday's attack. Others disagree.

ROBERT RUNCIE, BROWARD COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT³: Students have been reaching out to me, reaching out to staff, probably board members and others, say that now, now is the time for this country to have a real conversation on sensible gun control laws in this country.

AZUZ: Another subject discussed was mental health, as investigators⁴ look into a possible warnings signs that the suspected shooter gave in the months before the attack.

SHERIFF SCOTT ISRAEL, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA: We need to have the power to take that person and bring them before mental health professionals and that particular time, involuntarily, and have them examined. People are going to be rightfully so concerned about their rights, as am I. But what about the rights of these students? What about the rights of young kids who go to schools with book bags and pencils? Don't they have the right to be protected?

AZUZ: And with the flag flying at half-staff over the White House, President Trump⁵ addressed the nation yesterday and specifically told young Americans that they are, quote, never alone and never will be.

DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Our entire nation with one heavy heart is praying for the victims and their families. To every parent, teacher and child, who is hurting so badly, we are here for you, whatever you need, whatever we can do to ease your pain.

AZUZ: The president plans to visit Parkland in the days ahead. It's a community both in mourning and on edge, as a precautionary measure, all other schools in Florida's Broward County were locked down yesterday with increased security.

1 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网

2 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

3 superintendent   

n.监督人，主管，总监；(英国)警务长

参考例句：

• He was soon promoted to the post of superintendent of Foreign Trade.他很快就被擢升为对外贸易总监。
• He decided to call the superintendent of the building.他决定给楼房管理员打电话。

4 investigators   

n.调查者，审查者( investigator的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• This memo could be the smoking gun that investigators have been looking for. 这份备忘录可能是调查人员一直在寻找的证据。
• The team consisted of six investigators and two secretaries. 这个团队由六个调查人员和两个秘书组成。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 trump   

n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭

参考例句：

• He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
• The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。