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A: Excuse me, sir? Where is the nearest hotel?

B: You may ask that policeman over there.

A: Thank you all the same.

(The man goes to the policeman.)

A: Excuse me, 

C: No, there isn't a hotel near here, but there is one near the Bank of China.

A: 

C: It's about two kilometers away.

A: 

C: You'd better take a taxi, because it's so late and there aren't any buses now.

A: 

C: You're welcome.

A. I'm sorry I don't know.

B. How far is it?

C. Is there a hotel near here?

D. Thank you.

E. How can I get there?

F. Can you tell me the way to the hotel?

G. How can I get to the hospital? 

A: What's up?

B: I need some help. 

A: What about a scarf (围巾)?

B: No, that's too boring.

A: 

B: Oh, that's too expensive.

A: How about buying some tennis balls?

B: No way! That's too cheap.

A: Well, 

B: Flowers? She likes flowers best. 

A: Let's go to flower store.

B: OK. Thank you!

A: 

A. What should I get for my mom for her birthday?

B. I am glad to help you.

C. Why not buy a camera?

D. It's a good idea.

E. I think it is good to give her some flowers.

F. Yes, I like it.

G. How about going to a movie?

Josibelk Aponte considers herself lucky. Few people get to meet their guardian angels (守护天使).

Aponte has a special place in her heart for retired Hartford police officer Peter Getz, who stood with her as if she were his own child, as she graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University on Tuesday.

"There are only a few moments that are so important in life," Aponte said. "I wanted to share my graduation with everyone who's important to me, who has been there for me, and who helped me through tough times."

Getz certainly fits that description: He saved Aponte on June 25, 2004, a day the 23-year-old describes as the "best and worst day" of her life.

"I almost died, but I was given a second chance at life," she said. "And it was because of Peter and all the kind people who came to help that day. They were my heroes."

A fire in the Aponte family's apartment broke out as Josibelk, then 5 years old, was home with her uncle Jofrey. She tried, in vain, to wake up Jofrey. Then, darkness. Meanwhile, Getz, a policeman, got there in time to see a firefighter pull a small girl from the building. In his rush to get back inside to put out the flames, the firefighter threw Aponte into Getz's arms.

Doctors hadn't arrived yet. Aponte had nearly stopped breathing. Getz carried out CPR (心肺复苏术) in the police car as his partner sped toward Hartford Hospital. By the time Getz passed her off to the hospital staff of the emergency room, Aponte was breathing on her own.

Aponte woke up hours later, surrounded by her family. Getz went to see her several times before the girl fully recovered. Aponte said she still has the teddy bear that Getz gave her during her hospital stay.

As time passed, they lost touch with each other as Aponte's family moved to Vernon.

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About two years ago, Aponte tried to contact Getz through social media.

……

At the graduation ceremony, many people came to Getz and spoke highly of his bravery.

A wildlife research led by Dr. Sean Maxwell, professor from University of Queensland, throws light on how various species have responded to major climate events.

"We have spent more than 70 years (measure) the responses of various species," said Dr. Maxwell. "The growing (frequent) of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes ecosystems. Hurricanes are the most common extreme event for birds and fish, while mammals (哺乳动物) respond most to drought events."

UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the (detail) information would help inform ecosystem management.

"The research clearly shows species will respond, often (negative), to extreme events," Professor Watson said. "In the past few decades, we (see) more than 100 cases of sharp population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event. As extreme climate and weather events (be) now more and more common, we need to act to ensure species have the best (survive). Wherever possible, high quality and complete habitat areas should be protected, as these are the places species are most resilient (易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events."

A heartwarming video is now exciting many social media users' attention. It involves a 1, a mother and her son, and a simple act of kindness.

Bryanne McBride and her son Mason were out shopping on Saturday afternoon, preparing for the Eagles game, when they got the 2 of a lifetime.

In the parking lot they were 3 by Zachery Dereniowski, who is known for 4 people for their acts of kindness.

"Do you have a dollar 5? I'm just trying to take the bus," Dereniowski can be heard 6 to Bryanne and her son in the video. Bryanne 7 her purse and then ran to her car to get some 8. When she returned, Dereniowski asks why she 9 to help. "I hate saying 10 to people, especially when I can help," replied Bryanne.

And that's when Dereniowski returned the money and offered up something 11 in return — $500 and two tickets to the Eagles game.

The mother and her son were in complete 12. "The average ticket price for the game last weekend was around $700. Far over our budget. So we had 13 to watch the game from home. He said it was like he fell out of the sky," recalled Bryanne.

For Mason, he's still 14 about the experience. The boy has been a crazy fan of the Eagles. His favorite part, of course, was 15 the players.

What exactly is a computer? That's not always an easy question to answer. Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines a computer as "a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve(检索), and process data".

For thousands of years, people have tried to improve their lives by inventing machines to make certain tasks easier. Some people believe a simple mechanical device called an "abacus" was one of the earliest forms of a computer. Archaeologists have found evidence that the ancient Greeks used the abacus as early as the 5th century B.C.

Modern computers were developed much more recently. The first modern electronic computer—known as the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer or ENIAC—became operational in 1946. Weighing more than 30 tons, ENIAC took up as much space as 1,800 square feet. While ENIAC could perform 5,000 addition problems per second, many of today's laptop computers weigh just a few pounds and can perform several billion operations per second.

Large desktop computers gave way to laptops. Laptops have developed into a wide variety of even smaller computing devices, such as netbooks and tablet computers. Many people even carry computers with them everywhere they go. Smartphones—cellular telephones with advanced computing capabilities—fit easily into a pocket and allow their users to make telephone calls, surf the Internet, and conduct business on the go.

So what's the smallest computer available today? As of 2015, the smallest computer is just one cubic millimeter. However, today's computer manufacturers are constantly producing newer and smaller models at a rate too fast to keep up with.

A. Today, we rely on computers for all sorts of things.

B. Today's computers keep getting smaller and smaller.

C. Ancient people used the device to perform simple calculations(计算).

D. Since then, computers have become much smaller and much more powerful.

E. Others think a computer is anything that transforms information in a meaningful way.

F. Modern laptops are slow compared to modern supercomputers.

G. Whatever is smallest today will probably be replaced with something even smaller tomorrow!

Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing.

Nina Edwards Anker's electronic lights look like ancient pieces of paper placed around LEDs. But a closer look shows that they are made of algae (海藻). Anker came up with the idea while working on a doctoral research project at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. She wants to find ways to mix design ideas with production and supply methods that do not use up resources.

Heimtextil is an international trade show for new textiles (纺织品) in Frankfurt, Germany. This year's show placed attention on making new products that came from reused materials. Olaf Schmidt, vice president of textile technology, said, "We'll see companies bespeaking how materials like nylon, plastic and metal can be reused—for example, carpet tiles (方块地砖) that can be reused at the end of their life as materials for new tiles."

Fashion industry expert Veronika Lipar described the field's most important change—a move to sustainability (持续性). She said, "The industry is trying to reduce ‘effect' on the environment and no longer be the biggest polluter."

Patagonia, North Face and Timberland are among the companies now using natural materials to produce goods. Italian company Frumat has developed a plant-based leather made from the waste created by apple juice makers. Two Mexican developers, Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez, have created a leather using cactus (仙人掌) leaves. Cactuses interest new material developers because they can live in hot climates and poor soil. Meanwhile, Pinatex helps support farms in the Philippines by using waste from the pineapple harvest to create material that is sold to makers of shoes, clothing and other products.

A new recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics (儿科) says doctors should treat childhood obesity actively.

The problem of being overweight affects over 14 million American children. Doctors say carrying extra weight often results in lifelong health problems. Children can develop high blood pressure, diabetes and depression.

In the past, many doctors thought children would grow out of bad eating habits. They used the method of "wait and see" to decide what to do. But the new guidelines say overweight children should receive operations or take medicine to reduce their weight. The new guidelines recommend weight loss drugs for children as young as 12 and operations starting at 13.

Semaglutide is the drug described in the report. It has recently received approval as an obesity treatment for children 12 and older. It is reported that teenagers have used the drug and reduced their BMI by about 16%.

Ihuoma Eneli, one of the writers of the new guidelines, disagrees with the old guidelines. She said, "Waiting doesn't work." She said doctors usually see "a continuation of weight gain and the possibility that children will have obesity in adulthood." Eneli said the drugs or operations should go along with life changes, which means children need help choosing better foods and finding ways to exercise more.

Dr. Claudia Fox, a weight management doctor at the University of Minnesota, said semaglutide helps her patients have a "possibility of even having an almost normal BMI." Justin Ryder, a Chicago doctor, said the drug helps patients feel more full than they would be without it. "In addition," he said, "working out is necessary."

Dr. Stephanie Byrne, a doctor in Los Angeles, said she still wants to see more research on how semaglutide affects many different children. However, she said, she is glad pediatricians are starting to think differently about obesity. "I definitely think that diet and exercise won't do it for a number of teens who are struggling with this," she said.

A 9-year-old girl from Maryland has made an important discovery: a 15 million-year-old megalodon (巨齿鲨) tooth.

Molly Sampson, along with her sister Natalie, 17, and her dad, Bruce Sampson, went out to hunt "treasure" in a bay near Calvert Cliffs on Christmas morning. At around 10:30, Molly saw her Christmas miracle: a 5-inch-long megalodon tooth. Her sister and father went over to see what Molly was so excited about. Bruce said he was shocked by his daughter's "once-in-a-lifetime find." "This is the kind of find every fossil hunter dreams of," he said. They were amazed by the discovery.

"I was so excited because of the size and rarity of the find, and I kept thinking I was dreaming," Molly said. "It was something I have always wanted to find, and I couldn't believe it." This is not the first time she's found a megalodon tooth during her fossil hunts — but she's never found one that large. "I have found five other megalodon teeth, but they are only an inch or two in size," she said.

"Molly's tooth would have come from a teenager shark between 45-50 feet long. The largest megalodons could have grown to be 65 feet long. Based on the tooth, the creature was about 15 million years old," said Dr. Stephen Godfrey, a famous paleontologist (古生物学家).

Megalodons lived from about 25 million years ago to about 2.5 million years ago. They were one of the—if not the largest marine predators (海洋捕食性动物) the world has ever known. "They shaped the global marine ecosystem, and global marine food-webs," said Godfrey.

Molly Sampson has been fossil hunting with her dad ever since she was little. "I will never stop!" she said. "When I grow up, I want to collect fossils and study them like a paleontologist."

Dorset Prize

Website: http://tupelopress.org

A cash prize of $8,500, publication by Tupelo Press, and 20 author copies are given annually for a story collection. The winner also receives the option of either a weeklong residency at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in Massachusetts, or a two-week residency at Gentle House in Washington, both valued at $1,500. Submit an entry of 48 to 88 pages with a $30 entry fee by June 30.

Short Story Award for New Writers

Website: http://mastersreview.com

A cash prize of $3,000 and online publication in Masters Review are given twice yearly for a short story by a new writer. Writers who have not published a book are eligible (符合条件的). The winning story will be reviewed by a select group of literary agents, including Bent Agency and Writers House. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of up to 6,000 words with a $20 entry fee by August 31.

New Millennium Writing Awards

Website: http://newmillenniumwritings.org

Four cash prizes of $1,000 each and publication in New Millennium Writings are given twice yearly for a single poem, a short story, a fiction and a creative nonfiction. Previously unpublished works or works that have been published only online are eligible. Submit up to three poems totaling no more than five pages, a fiction or a creative nonfiction of up to 7,000 words with a $20 entry fee by July 31.

Short Memoir (回忆录) Prize

Website: http://fishpublishing.com

A cash prize of $1,035 and publication in the Fish Publishing are given annually for a short memoir. The winner is also invited to give a reading at the West Cork Literary Festival in August 2024. Submit a memoir of up to 4,000 words with a $19 entry fee by July 31.