英文报刊热点词汇及阅读1.doc

illegal sleepover 非法过夜Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, is urging teenagers to stop creeping into its stores and having illegal sleepovers to ensure the safety and security of its workers and customers, reported the BBC. About 10 “non-sponsored sleepovers” have been *logged across the world by Ikea this year. The trend likely started when teenagers spent the night in an Ikea store in Belgium in August, then posted a video online of their *exploits. carbon dioxide monitoring satellite 碳监测卫星China launched its first carbon dioxide monitoring satellite from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Dec 22. The 620 kg satellite, named TanSat, will monitor the concentration, distribution and flow of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, said Xinhua News Agency. China is the third country after Japan and the US to monitor greenhouse gases through its own satellite. notorious markets 恶名市场Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is back on the *blacklist of the US’ “notorious markets” – platforms known for the sale of *counterfeit goods or violations of intellectual property rights, according to the BBC. Alibaba was taken off the list four years ago, but US authorities say the firm’s online platform Taobao is used to sell “high levels” of fake goods. The company has rejected the *allegations, insisting it polices its marketplace better than in the past. semi-guided tour 半自由行Many travel agencies have introduced semi-guided tours to attract travelers to the upcoming three-day New Year’s Day holiday, which starts on Dec 31, according to Xinhua News Agency. The travel packages usually include return air or train tickets and accommodation at the chosen destination. Tourists spend time traveling with a guide but also enjoy the benefit of free time to do whatever interests them at their own pace. surreal超现实主义的US dictionary company Merriam-Webster has announced that its official word of the year for 2016 is “surreal”, which is defined as “marked by the intensity of a dream”, according to CBS.