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     NEW YORK CITY?A hurricane warning has been given for New York City. Forecasters say Hurricane
Irene could cause widespread flooding, power failure and billions of dollars in damage. About 65 million
Americans live in Hurricane Irene's projected path -many of whom have been evacuated.
     In New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered the city's first-ever evacuation. Roughly
250,000 people have been told to leave their homes in low-lying areas, including the Wall Street financial
district.
     WASHINGTON D.C.-On Aug.24, 2011, Apple announced that Mr. Steve Jobs, who has battled cancer
for several years, was stepping down as the CEO but would serve as chairman.
     In January, he had announced that he was taking a medical leave of absence from Apple. In announcing
his leave, he turned daily oversight of the company over to the chief operating officer, Timothy D. Cook,
and it was Mr. Cook whom Apple named to succeed him as the next CEO of the company.
     TRIPOLI-Opposition forces in Libya say they control more than 90 percent of the country.It is still not
clear where Moammar Gadhafi is. The opposition has offered more than 1,600,000 dollars for his capture
(逮捕).The head of the opposition forces said his group supports a decision by local businessmen to provide
the money in an effort to speed up the capture. Earlier Wednesday, government forces fired onto the former
headquarters (总部) of Mr. Gadhafi, which is now controlled by opposition forces. Heavy fighting also
continued near Tripoli's airport and in a town of Zuara.

1. The underlined word "evacuated" probably means _______.

A. sent away to safer places
B. gathered around to higher positions
C. flooded off to lower reaches
D. left behind to dangerous situations

2. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Apple?

A. Steve Jobs.
B. Michael Bloomberg.
C. Moammar Gadhafi.
D. Timothy D. Cook.

3. From the news above, we know that in Libya _______.

A. the local businessmen have offered money to catch hold of Gadhafi
B. the opposition forces suffered a thorough defeat near Tripoli's airport
C. the government forces are defending the headquarters of Mr. Gadhafi
D. the town of Zuara is the place where Moammar Gadhafi probably hides

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