TRANSCRIPT
The Turkish authorities are shutting down dozens of media organizations in the wake of the recent coup attempt. 45 newspapers and 16 television stations have been ordered to close. Nick Soul reports from Ankara. Each day the list gets longer—3 news agencies, 16 television stations, 45 newspapers, 15 magazines and 29 publishing houses will be close down. The names have not yet been officially released. But Turkish media suggest that while most are relatively small provincial outlets, several dailies and agencies with national audience have also been targeted. President Endogen has also held talks with the leaders of the main opposition, Republicans and Nationalists. They defend the government's actions, and suggest that the purges have not gone too far yet.
VOCABULARY
1. coup attempt n. 政变未遂
2. outlet n. a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy （感情、思想、精力发泄的）出路；表现机会。例句：She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests. 她的多才多艺、兴趣广泛需要找个施展的机会。Sport became the perfect outlet for his aggression. 运动成为他攻击性心理的最佳出路。
3. purge n. 清除（异己）
QUESTIONS
Listen to the news and mark the following statements T (true) or F (false). Correct any that are false.
1. The Turkish authorities are closing down dozens of media organizations in the wake of the recent coup attempt.
2. Each day the list gets longer—3 news agencies, 16 television stations, 45 newspapers, 15 magazines and 29 publishing houses have already been closing down.
3. Turkish media suggest that while most are relatively small provincial outlets, several dailies and agencies with national audience have also been targeted.
4. President Endogen held talks with the leaders of Republicans and Nationalists.
5. Republicans and Nationalists support the government's actions, and suggest that the purges have not gone too far yet.
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Question | Answer | Correction |
1 | T | The Turkish authorities are shutting down dozens of media organizations in the wake of the recent coup attempt. |
2 | F | Each day the list gets longer—3 news agencies, 16 television stations, 45 newspapers, 15 magazines and 29 publishing houses will be close down. The names have not yet been officially released. |
3 | T | But Turkish media suggest that while most are relatively small provincial outlets, several dailies and agencies with national audience have also been targeted. |
4 | T | President Endogen has also held talks with the leaders of the main opposition, Republicans and Nationalists. |
5 | T | They defend the government's actions, and suggest that the purges have not gone too far yet. |
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