He says the heavy rains that are (predicated) predicted in the coming days will make it even more difficult for aid workers to reach those in need.

       “I think it is already now almost impossible to reach by normal roads the areas because the ground is so soaked. This is obviously going to become even worse. I would say everyday counts at present. It’s a (measure) matter of days. It’s not (measure) a matter of weeks. What we will have to do is we will have to adapt (its massive) to the meteorological conditions we are in discussions from a logistics point (to) of view to look at seaborne aid in one form or the other (with) floating warehouses with land (crofts) crafts etc.”

       (It) An estimated 27,000 local Red Cross volunteers began providing aid to the victims immediately after cyclone struck Burma two weeks ago. Since the storm 21 expatriates at Red Cross (in) and Red Crescent aid workers have joined the team.

       More aid’s (been) being flown to Burma but the military rulers continue to refuse entry to foreign experts whose skills are needed to distribute the aid speedily and efficiently. Humanitarian officials agree many lives will be lost unless the government reverses this policy.  

NEW WORDS:

Meteorological: a 气象的

Logistics：n 后勤

Expatriate：n 侨民

Red Crescent：红新月组织

TIPS:

听的有点心不在焉，今天鸣笛哀悼时，想哭。小词：matter，crafts etc.