NPR邊聽邊練239：荷蘭與發(fā)展中國家簽署稅務協(xié)議
一、泛聽建議：
1、完整聽一遍，掌握大意。
2、繼續(xù)聽，特別注意關鍵信息。遇到相似的詞，寫下來。
The Dutch government says it's _1_ its tax treaties with almost 2 dozens developing countries in order to make it harder for international companies to deprive those nations of revenue. As Terry Shortz reports Netherland official say they hope other countries will follow their lead in improving transparency.
荷蘭政府表示將修訂與20個發(fā)展中國家簽署的稅務協(xié)定，以避免國際公司剝奪這些國家的稅收。據泰瑞·紹特斯報道，荷蘭官員表示，他們希望其他國家會跟隨他們的腳步，提高透明度。
The Dutch Foreign Trade Ministry says low income governments _2_ are missing out on funds they need because firms operating internationally exploit loopholes and differences between national tax systems. The Netherland will revise 23 tax treaties with developing countries to add anti-abuse clauses and tightening supervision of companies. It will also increase its technical assistance to these governments to help them combat tax evasion and improve collection. The Dutch government says similar measures need to _3_ world wide otherwise companies would just move their businesses to less strengthen tax environment and developing world will continue missing out on money they need for infrastructure and education. The Netherland is urging the EU and G20 to take action.For NPR News,I am Terry Shortz in Brussels.
丹麥外貿部表示，跨國公司利用稅務協(xié)定的漏洞和各國不同的稅收體制，導致低收入國家損失了他們所需的資金。荷蘭將修訂與23個發(fā)展國家簽署的稅務協(xié)定，增加防止濫用的條款，加強對公司的監(jiān)管。同時，荷蘭將增強對這些國家的技術支持，幫助他們打擊逃稅，增加稅收。荷蘭政府表示，應在世界范圍內采取相同的措施，否則這些公司會搬去稅收力度不強的國家，而發(fā)展中國家依然會繼續(xù)損失他們需要用于基礎建設和教育上的資金。目前，荷蘭正在敦促歐盟和G20峰會采取行動。NPR新聞，泰瑞·紹特斯布魯塞爾報道。
If American football is big business in the US, soccer today _4_ to be even bigger in Europe. Forward Gareth Bale of _5_ a record 132 million dollar 6 year deal to transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid. The deal is subject to bill after passing a medical test.
如果說橄欖球在美國是收入頗豐的職業(yè)，那今天就證明了足球在歐洲是更掙錢的體育運動。威爾士前鋒加雷斯·貝爾以創(chuàng)記錄的1.32億美元的天價從托特納姆熱刺隊轉會加盟皇家馬德里隊，簽約6年。這筆交易將在體檢完成后宣布。
詞匯解析：
1. miss out on
沒有參加，錯過(對自己有益或有趣的事);
eg. We're missing out on a tremendous opportunity.
我們在坐失良機。
eg. If you dwell on the bad things in life,you miss out on all the good things.
如果你一直躊躇于生活中那些糟糕的事上，你就會錯過一切美好的事情。
2. urge sb. to do sth.
敦促;力勸某人做某事;
eg. They urged parliament to approve plans for their reform programme.
他們敦促議會批準他們的改革方案。
eg. He urged employers and trade unions to adapt their pay settlements to the economic circumstances.
他敦促雇主和工會根據經濟條件調整工資方案。
3. be subject to
以……為條件;受……支配的;服從于……的;
eg. All prices are subject to review.
一切商品的價格都有可能調整。
eg. Their participation is subject to a number of important provisos.
他們的參與受一些重要條款的限制。
參考答案:
1、updating 2、are missing 3、be taken
4、proved 5、has signed
