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1. The White House is insisting President Barack Obama will not extend the Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans - even temporarily. The tax cuts for people of all incomes are due to expire at year's end.

2. Ray Bradbury has died at age 91 after a lengthy¹ career of writing everything from science fiction and mystery to humor. Bradbury transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters and his vision of a high-tech², book-burning future in "Fahrenheit³ 451."

3. The space shuttle Enterprise has arrived at its new Manhattan home - the Intrepid⁴ Sea, Air & Space Museum. The prototype space shuttle traveled up the Hudson River from Jersey⁵ City, New Jersey on Wednesday.

4. It turns out "The Last Song" was only the beginning for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth. The couple who met on the set of that movie in 2009 announced their engagement Wednesday morning. Hemsworth reportedly proposed with a 3.5-carat diamond ring.

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1 lengthy
adj.漫长的，冗长的
参考例句：
We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。 The professor wrote a lengthy book on Napoleon.教授写了一部有关拿破仑的巨著。

2 high-tech
adj.高科技的
参考例句：
The economy is in the upswing which makes high-tech services in more demand too.经济在蓬勃发展，这就使对高科技服务的需求量也在加大。 The quest of a cure for disease with high-tech has never ceased. 人们希望运用高科技治疗疾病的追求从未停止过。

3 Fahrenheit
n./adj.华氏温度；华氏温度计(的)
参考例句：
He was asked for the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit.他被问到水的沸点是华氏多少度。 The thermometer reads 80 degrees Fahrenheit.寒暑表指出华氏80度。

4 intrepid
adj.无畏的，刚毅的
参考例句：
He is not really satisfied with his intrepid action.他没有真正满意他的无畏行动。 John's intrepid personality made him a good choice for team leader.约翰勇敢的个性适合作领导工作。

5 jersey
n.运动衫
参考例句：
He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。 They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致，都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。