英语新闻：Australians Have Voted For Change澳大利亚新选总理

Dean

Australia elected a new government on Saturday.

Kevin Rudd, the new prime minister, said he will make changes to the country's positions（立场）on a number of issues.

For example, Rudd plans to pull Australian soldiers out of Iraq. Also, Rudd has promised to sign the Kyoto agreement on the environment.

Australians voted for a different government, even though the country has had a strong economy in recent years.

伊人独酌

The candidate always makes promise when compete for voting, but sometimes, their promise is
not realized after they are succeeded.

Dean

Telling lies!!!???

伊人独酌

Yes, sometimes. Have you heard that the government is not like people's expectation.
And I think pulling Australian soldiers out of Iraq is really a good idea, hope it can be realized

Dean

Kevin Rudd--陆克文（中文名字）, 澳洲工党领导人, 澳洲国立大学修读中文与中国历史,曾任澳洲驻中国外交官,是澳洲一位「中国通」。

cherishie

Telling lies is a serious mistake in the Western's minds.
Government wills the promise to be fulfilled, but sometimes she can only make it work partially.

Dean

Telling lies is a big shame.

What are lies?

In the dictionary it says that to tell a lie is to purposely say something that is not true because you want to make other people believe it.

Why do people tell lies?

To get out of trouble, or to avoid getting into trouble.

To avoid punishment.

To avoid embarrassment (so that they fit in with the group).

To get someone into trouble.

To keep a friend out of trouble.

To make themselves look more interesting to others (by exaggerating, bragging or boasting).

To protect their privacy eg \"What did you do at school today?\" \"Nothing!\"

To avoid an awkward social situation. \"Mum says that I can only have three friends to the party. Sorry I can't ask you…\"

To get their own way with a parent or teacher. (\"Mum says I can't do PE today. The teacher says I don't have to do the homework\").

To keep themselves safe (like avoiding a stranger in a car asking directions).

To keep secrets.

So that they don't hurt people's feelings.

To make up games and have fun.

伊人独酌

Wuo, he knows lots of things about China, I hope that he can win the competition

cherishie

Better he knows more about Australia.

伊人独酌

引用第8楼cherishie于11-28-2007 10:03发表的 :
Better he knows more about Australia.

You have a good sense of humor!
I hope that when win the competion, he can be friendly with China and cooprate with us to develop economy