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Unit 7. Page 116. Exercise 7. Listening.

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you this news bulletin.

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A massive series of earthquakes has struck the nation, causing extreme damage to most major cities.

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One of the earthquakes is said to have registered a 9 on the Richter scale,

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although this information is considered preliminary.

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The Minister of Science has stated that the epicenter of the quakes

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was located in the Atlantic Ocean, some 40 miles west of Gibraltar.

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According to unconfirmed reports, vast sections of the coastline are reported to be underwater

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as a consequence of a gigantic tsunami that hit the coastal areas after the earthquakes.

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The exact number of casualties of the tsunami

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is not known, although it is estimated that more than 200,000 people have drowned.

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Serious flooding is believed to have occurred in cities farther inland.

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The president, who was vacationing at his mountain retreat, has returned to the capital.

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Looting is alleged to be taking place in most major cities. It is assumed that the president

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will be speaking to the nation shortly in an effort to re-establish law and order.

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As he was boarding his flight, he heard a voice in the background. He heard a voice in the background.

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As he was boarding his plane for the flight to the capital, the president said,

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A grave tragedy has struck our nation. It is to be hoped that the citizens of Atlantis

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will conduct themselves in a calm, gentle, and law-abiding manner in our time of need.

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In the meantime, Atlanteans are advised to gather provisions

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and to head for the highest ground that they can find. Stay tuned for further bulletins.