VOA慢速英语:Ebola Forces Sierra Leone Students to Learn by Radio

短语讲解：

1. More than one million children have been unable to attend school because of the continuing crisis caused by the disease.

because of 因为，由于
例句：Because of a squall the chase has to be called off. 
由于风势太大，追捕只好作罢。 

2. She says she watches Doris carefully to make sure she does her schoolwork.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：Make sure the passengers are strapped in(to their seats) before driving off. 
开车前请乘客务必系好安全带. 

3. He says the goal is to have the broadcasts take place from 11 in the morning until five in the afternoon.

take place 发生
例句： Earthquakes take place far underground. 
地震则发生在地球的极深处。 

4. Several international partners, including UNICEF, are also working with the ministry.

work with 与…在一起干; 从事…工作
例句：His secretaries work with system. 
他的几位秘书工作有条不紊。 

5. Do this, do that, so you don’t end up losing your life or losing a family member and all of that.

end up（以…）结束
例句：I don't know how this will end up.
我不知道这件事将以何种方式结束。

6. The Ben Hirsh Intrim Child Center in Kenema, Sierra Leone, is caring for children directly affected by Ebola.

care for 喜欢; 照料; 愿意
例句：I wouldn't care for it.does he?
我不喜欢这份工作他呢？