中國網站品牌欄目（頻道）
英語學習論壇的“聽力練習區”正式與大家見面啦。歡迎大家來這里練習聽力，交流經驗，共同進步。
本練習區的音頻文件選自英語點津的“聽中國日報”、“VOA常速”、“流行金曲”及“名人演講”等欄目，題材豐富，難度各異，適合不同階段的英語學習者。
英語點津會定期發布音頻材料，大家可以在跟帖中貼出自己聽寫出的音頻文字稿。每個音頻材料的標準文字稿會在帖子發布兩天后公布。
The French defense minister has agreed to help Vietnam modernize its military on a historic visit to the former colony, state media reported on Tuesday.
Vietnam recently bought radar, helicopters and transport aircraft from France, according to French Defense Minister Herve Morin, as the Southeast Asian country gradually tries to upgrade its antiquated armed forces.
"There is a strong demand from Vietnam for France's active participation in the modernization of its army," Morin was quoted by online newspaper VietnamNet as saying. "France is willing to meet all demands by Vietnam."
Morin's visit Monday marked the first time a French defense minister traveled to the country since France's 1954 surprise defeat at Dien Bien Phu, which led to the surrender and withdrawal of French forces.
The countries also discussed cooperation between their navies, armies and air forces, and France will soon organize training courses for Vietnamese military officers, Morin said.
Before the recent order from France, Russia, the country's former communist ally, had been Vietnam's main supplier of armaments. In December, Vietnam ordered six Kilo submarines and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighter jets from Moscow.
In recent years, Vietnam has developed closer military ties with another former foe, the United States, including exchanging defense minister visits, welcoming US Navy ships and participating in military-to-military training. The Vietnam War ended in 1975 when northern Communist forces seized the US-backed capital of former South Vietnam, reunifying the country.
Questions:
1. Which country has France agreed to help?
2. This is the first time a French defense minister has visited since when?
3. How many fighter jets were bought from Moscow in December?
Answers:
1. Vietnam.
2. 1954.
3. 12.
（中國日報網英語點津 Helen 編輯）
About the broadcaster:
Lee Hannon is Chief Editor at China Daily with 15-years experience in print and broadcast journalism. Born in England, Lee has traveled extensively around the world as a journalist including four years as a senior editor in Los Angeles. He now lives in Beijing and is happy to move to China and join the China Daily team.
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