CNN.ST.NOTES[1107IN-THE-NEWS]

Finished on 11.16
Based on listening materials from Putclub.com
By Reta

President-elcet on the run..built a entire new cabinet is really a hard work!

语音(误正)

except-->accept

拼写(误正)

opperate-->operate
lisence-->license

单词

veteran 老兵//也指富有经验的人
intelligence 智力
briefing 简报
seamless 无缝的//eg.seamless transfer of power无缝权利交接
amendment 改善
initiative n.主动
improperly 不正确地
demonstrator 示威者
proposition 建议
registrar 注册主任
license 许可证，执照

[Apples in tree]

1. Chief of Staff of White House 白宫办公厅主任
   The chief of staff has been responsible for overseeing the actions of the White House staff,managing the president's schedule, and deciding who is allowed to meet with the president. 白宫办公厅主任是一个拥有很大权力的职位，常被称为“华盛顿第二最具权力的人”。奶娘似的..
2. White House Press Secretary
   The Press Secretary is the primary spokesperson for the Administration. This position pays around 170,000 dollars per year.