新闻英语/听力

 Haven't listened to news for ages. Feel like just got home from Mars. I like the reporter in the last clip for her voice is beautiful and  magnetic.

1) http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2293162833/

Business | Oct 17, 2012 | 3:02

XL target for takeover

A Brazilian-based company that calls itself the largest animal protein processor in the world is taking over management of XL Foods with an option to buy it. The Alberta-based plant is at the heart of the recent beef recall

2)http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2293214116/

Irish abortion clinic protest

The first abortion clinic in Northern Ireland has opened amid street protests. CBC's Margaret Evans has more from Belfast.

a hot button issue

murky

health taboo

 3) http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Technology+and+Science/ID/2288554057/

Barcode celebrates 60 years

The barcode -- that small square of numbers and parallel lines that's on almost every product you will find in a store -- turns 60 this month.

4) http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2293156888/?page=2

Rescued sailor is grateful

Australian sailor Glenn Ey, rescued with the help of an Air Canada jetliner, makes a statement shortly after arriving in Sydney

high sea