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Disastrous floods in eastern Libya killed at least 5,100 people, according to local authorities. The disaster comes after a series of deadly floods around the world this month, from China to Brazil to Greece. In every case, extremely heavy rain was to blame.

The enormous loss of life on many continents strengthens the extreme danger caused by climate-driven rain storms, and the need for better warning systems and basic facilities to protect the most vulnerable (脆弱的) populations.

Climate change makes heavy rain more common, even in dry places where the total amount of rainfall is small. That's because a hotter atmosphere can hold more moisture. Everyday rainstorms, as well as bigger storms such as hurricanes, are increasingly dangerous as a result. In Libya, a storm called Daniel swept in from the Mediterranean over the weekend and resulted in a jaw-dropping 16 inches of rain in just 24 hours, according to the World Meteorological Organization. That is far too much water for the ground to absorb, especially in a dry climate where the soil is dry and is less able to suck up water quickly.

The massive amount of rain caused widespread flash flooding, and damaged at least one dam near the coastal city of Derna. That released torrents of water powerful enough to sweep away entire neighborhoods. In Brazil, flooding from a hurricane last week killed more than 20 people and left a large piece of southern Brazil underwater. Cities around the world are hurrying to improve their basic facilities to handle increasingly common heavy rain.

The disasters in the last two weeks also stress the vulnerability to climate change of people who are not wealthy or who live in places that are at war. While extreme rain has caused floods around the world recently, the number of the death is significantly higher in places where there isn't money or political will to maintain basic facilities and enough weather warning systems.

Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress, best known for her time on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) and her work in stand-up comedy. Her journey into comedy started unexpectedly.

When she was a college freshman, and a friend signed her up for a campus comedy contest. Despite having no previous experience in stand-up, she immediately felt comfortable on stage and won the contest. This experience lit her passion for comedy. However, Leslie Jones faced challenges in pursuing (追求) a professional comedy career. 

At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she needed more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, work various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx's advice to heart and took on a series of jobs, including working as a justice of the peace at weddings and even working for a construction company owned by Scientologists. Throughout these experiences, she kept her ultimate goal of becoming a comedian in mind.

In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47.

One unique aspect of Leslie Jones' comedy style is her commitment to physical comedy, even if it sometimes results in injury. She's willing to take risks and use her physicality to get laughs from her audience. She's known for her energetic and bold performances, which often involve physical performance or exaggerated movements.

In summary, Leslie Jones' comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy. Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry.

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Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is home to golden-sand beaches, and the shoreline is dotted (点缀) with stately and amazing 19th-century buildings. Other highlights in the area include shopping at the stores and galleries downtown, golfing at one of the area's many beautiful courses and, of course, spending time on the lake.

Cambria

Located in San Luis Obispo County along the scenic California Highway 1 Discovery Route, Cambria is one of the best-kept secrets on the Pacific Coast. The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s, as well as Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a mile-long, ADA-accessible path along the beach. 

Puerto Rico

It's easier to visit Puerto Rico than you might think. Since this beautiful tropical island is part of the United States, you don't have to pass through customs (海关) or even bring a passport. Puerto Rico is home to many sublime beaches, but what's even better is that those photogenic beaches in San Juan are among the most accessible, since the capital city is home to a major airport. You can make this vacation even more affordable by using your miles to get there and knowing the best time to book a flight.

Biloxi

Biloxi is not only one of the best beach destinations in Mississippi — it's also one of the most affordable. The highlight here is Biloxi Beach, where the sand is soft and white, and the Gulf of Mexico's barrier islands ensure the warm waters are quiet enough for swimming. Other draws in town include historical sites such as the Biloxi Lighthouse.

As a beginning teacher, I was faced with a lot of challenges，but the one that took up most of my time was Amanda. about forty inches tall with her head down. chin( 下巴) against her chest, looking out at the world from the tops of her eyes with anger on her face. She was ready to battle with any comer. To beat all. she was repeating third grade.

I quickly learned one child had the power to interrupt and destroy my classroom. And worse. Amanda had the power to ruin my career even before it got started! I really wanted to know what made her such so I asked around and heard some incredible stories about the"little tornado(龙卷风)"who left destruction. About the only positive information came from the reading teacher. who insisted she could learn.

I contacted Amanda's father and suggested keeping his daughter after school for teaching. My plan went beyond study because this child had the poorest social skills. On the long list were common politeness. table manners，and learning how to respond respectfully in unfamiliar situations. Obviously, I had to solve her problems in behavior as they were a huge barrier to success in study. There was no end goal. Rather，I hoped that what I could do would lead Amanda to become a cooperative(合作的、配合的) member of my class. 

The first day I kept her, we talked about how she felt about school. Amanda had had very negative experiences in school, which influenced her thoughts on almost everything else in her life. However, when I talked with her about things she enjoyed，she wore a shining smile on her face. She liked to shop and she loved Dairy Queen Ice- creams.

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I now had an idea to help her.

At the end of this third grade, Amanda's progress really surprised me.

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In Budapest, a train line called Gyermekavasut runs between station(bury) deep in the woodland. Like any other railway, it has ticket offices. signals. guards and a timetable. Unlike any other. this one(run) by children aged between 10 and 14. The children of the Gyermekavasut railway(efficient) sell and check tickets and salute trains as they leave (station).

In fact, the railway was created to give children the chance to learn teamwork and(responsible). Kids work the railway underguidance of adults, and the engineers and the train drivers are adults.

Tickets can be bought from a child who usually takes the job so seriously. As the train comes in, a childish voice echoes(回响) in the station following the same jingle(叮当声) that an be heard in every station across Hungary. The train(pull) out, as children in navy blue uniforms with red caps salute. Once the train leaves the platform， they relax back into more natural childlike poses.

Only the top students are considered for the railway, and those selected the job take a training course and must pass railway worker exams. For a year, the railway children go on duty every two weeks， (get) excused from school during workdays, but only on the conditiontheir grades don't slip.

Ten years ago, Liz Plachta gave birth to a little girl with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)named Ruby. The love Plachta felt for her daughter1  her to create a scholarship of $2 ,000 to help another child with Down syndrome but wanting to go to college.

"I really just wanted the world to2 what I saw in her, which was that she was extraordinary," Plachta shared with CBS News.

The initial3 of sending one child to college didn't quite go as planned. The family actually4 to raise funds for kids with Down syndrome in that year. From there,Ruby' s Rainbow was5 . It is a non profit aimed at6 higher education for those with Down syndrome and giving them the7 not only to learn, but also to become more independent and able to contribute to society.

Ten years later and this scholarship program has snowballed into something much8 . Through the charity，$ 1.2 million has been raised. allowing many people with Down syndrome to9 their dreams of a higher education and show the world just how amazing they are.

However, although the scholarship program is a wonderful educational opportunity,what matters most is the10 message this sends to parents of children with Down syndrome, or parents expecting a child with that extra chromosome.

Plachta wants parents to feel11 . She wants parents not to be12 of a Down syndrome diagnosis. As she shares,"When the parents find our website, they will see all of these amazing，beautiful, capable13 , and people who are out there with Down syndrome14 their lives. And15 , they're crying tears of joy for the future."

Since the beginning of my scientific training, I was encouraged to seek multiple mentors(导师) to help me find my way. With many efforts，I became comfortable， confident, and strategic in building my network of mentors. 

Cast a wide net.

Sending cold contacts was scary, so I focused on the thrill of emailing people who had some of the coolest jobs I'd ever heard of. If I was inspired by someone's work, I emailed. If I loved the way they ran their lab, I emailed. If I was interested in learning more about their company, I emailed.  At last, I got dozens of informational interviews that helped me in my ideal job.

As a grad student， I met someone at a conference who I hoped would be a future mentor- and followed up with a five-paragraph email. Their reply was simple, "I cannot respond to this. Too long. "Over the years, I learned to clearly include the what，the ask, and the when- for example. a 30-minute meeting to talk about X，offering three or four specific times. A clear, concise email encourages a quick，positive response.

Consider the context(情景).

In graduate school, I asked a senior faculty member to serve as my departmental adviser. A few months later, he left the institution. I realized the move must have already been in the works when I asked, and his response didn't reflect negatively on me; he was just predicting his own changing circumstances. When evaluating responses or advice, remember that everyone has their own affairs and concerns.

Come prepared.，

 I came to every conversation with at least 10 questions, arranged in categories including shared experiences， career goals, and advice. Coming prepared helped me respect other people s time and use these meetings wisely.

A. Get to the point.

B. Here's what I have learned.

C. Prepare for negative responses.

D. My one strength was preparation.

E. My mentors offered many suggestions to me.

F. Though a few people failed to respond, many did.

G. The response was a direct "no"without any explanation, and I was left confused.

Gene therapy (治疗)一which involves fixing or replacing a disease-causing gene or changing its activit—has recorded some remarkable successes and some fatal missteps.Having experienced those extreme ups and downs in the past decade, gene therapy has now begun advancing at a rapid pace. This report explores how the field has moved beyond its early failures and fully grown to embrace its bright future.

Over the past few years, not only has the discipline changed but the definition of gene therapy has evolved. Today the field includes not just direct. permanent changes to a cell's DNA but also temporary changes to how genes are translated into proteins. Researchers have now reported a number of success stories: they have alleviated some cases of blindness. Cured cancers, addressed the underlying causes of some blood diseases, and begun to treat some born disorders.

The history of gene therapy has had a lot to overcome. especially at the lab bench. Early tragedies led researchers to different paths- while some of them turned away from the field ，others fought to pursue ways to prevent the side effects. What has resulted is a range of new viral vectors(载体)，engineered to mix their genetic material more safely and efficiently into the genome, as well as the rapid development of tools. such as the Nobel Prize- winning technique known as CRISPR.

Gene therapy has more than compensated for its shaky scientific start and the field also managed to restore its reputation. Consequently. both patients and the public now connect this approach with the hope for seemingly miraculous cures. And with that hope comes other problems: problems of over-expectation, of affordability and of accessibility. Current gene therapy approaches are pricey and not easily available， and both issues limit their possible reach. Solving these problems may be the field's next big challenge.

Colombia，Costa Rica，Ecuador and Panama have agreed to create a huge joint marine reserve around the coasts of their countries. The reserve will cover 200，000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean in an area that is an important route for long -distance wildlife migrations.These are annual journeys made by many sea creatures. including sharks, stingrays. Turtles and whales. to move between feeding grounds or to breed. The leaders of the four countries announced their plan to create the Eastern Tropical Paeific Marine Corridor(通道) at the COP26 environmental summit in Glasgow, Scotland. 

There will be a ban on commercial fishing within the zone, as well as moves to stop illegal fishing by local communities. The presidents of Colombia and Ecuador also announced that they would expand existing areas of protected water around their countries. This includes the seas around the Galapagos Islands, a group of islands that is home to a huge number of species found nowhere else on Earth. "Just as all the world leaders here have called for action not words, I believe this is a concrete action," said Ecuador s president, Guillermo Lasso.

Alex Hearn, a marine biologist working in the Galapagos, told The Guardian newspaper that the numbers of migratory creatures- including sharks and stingrays- have fallen in recent years. The eastern Pacific attracts fishing ships from all over the world and over fishing has affected several species. Hammerhead sharks are in particular danger because their fins are a highly prized food in China. Just last year, one Ecuadorian company illegally exported 26 tons of shark fins to Hong Kong. Hearn says that the announcement is "a moment to enjoy but there's a lot of work that needs to be done.