#英语 #英语口语 #英语听力 #英语学习 #学英语 #五分钟

开场白：

新的一周又开始了，各位听友，早上好。

Today is April 26th, 2022.

Let’s begin this week some latest business news around globe.

Before I begin today’s episode, I would like to extend my invitation again for anyone who is interested in join me for a conversation for my weekend edition. You can find my contact information in the program description.

I wish I could have delivered some more positive news, but unfortunately Inflation, geopolitical conflict, the never ending covid spread are telling the otherwise. The globe financial market and the global economy are facing some tough challenges in the near future.

第一部分：英语新闻朗读（0:10")

• Global Growth Ebbs in Face of Ukraine War, China Slowdown. (Wall Street Journal)
• The Fed’s Interest Rate Hikes Could Be Even Worse Than Feared. (Barron's)
• Global shares fall amid interest rate, earnings worries. (Associated Press)
• Stocks, oil tumble as recession worry offsets French vote relief. (Reuters)
• Bitcoin Falls to Six-Week Low Amid Risk-Off Sentiment. (Coindesk)

第二部分：重要单词回顾（6:42")

• Wrestle (with); 挣扎
• Motto: a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution; 口号，标语
• Array: an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing; 一连串
• Clinch: confirm the winning or achievement of (a game, competition, or victory); 成就
• Hover: remain in one place in the air; 徘徊