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1. President Obama is calling on Congress to extend tax cuts for families earning less than 250,000 a year, allowing tax to rise for those making more. Obama wants the one-year extension before the cuts expire at year's end.

2. It looks like just a few internet users have been affected¹ by malicious² software that could stop people from going online. The so-called malware deadline has passed.

3. Repairs to the Washington Monument will require massive scaffolding built around the 555-foot obelisk³. The monument could stay close util 2014. It was damaged by a last year's earthquake.

4. In Denver, up to an inch of rain falls during a half hour, causing minor⁴ flooding but making for tough going for motorists during rush hour.

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1 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。

2 malicious
adj.有恶意的，心怀恶意的
参考例句：
You ought to kick back at such malicious slander. 你应当反击这种恶毒的污蔑。 Their talk was slightly malicious.他们的谈话有点儿心怀不轨。

3 obelisk
n.方尖塔
参考例句：
The obelisk was built in memory of those who died for their country.这座方尖塔是为了纪念那些为祖国献身的人而建造的。 Far away on the last spur,there was a glittering obelisk.远处，在最后一个山峦上闪烁着一个方尖塔。

4 minor
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。 I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。