慢速英语:Sec. of State John Kerry Visits Somalia

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1. He is the first secretary of state to visit the country while in office. U.S. officials did not announce the visit before it took place.

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

2. Mr. Kerry also wanted to give thanks to the nations that worked with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

thanks to 幸亏，多亏，由于
例句：My heartfelt thanks to you all.
我谨向各位表示衷心的感谢.

3. The Islamic State militant group said it is responsible for an attack Sunday on a large meeting place near Dallas, Texas.

be responsible to 负责
例句：Magistrate be responsible to the lord chancellor .
治安法官对大法官负责。