Question: Authorities will continue to take a hard line on Internet-based rumors and punish those creating fake information, a senior official said on Thursday.

Authorities have removed more than 210,000 online posts and shut down 42 websites since mid-March in their latest crackdown on online rumors, said Liu Zhengrong, a senior official with the State Internet Information Office.

Fake information or rumors spread through the Internet, especially on micro blogs, have harmed social order and residents' daily lives, he said at a news briefing in Beijing.

Before the crackdown, six people who allegedly fabricated rumors about "military vehicles entering Beijing" had been detained and 16 websites closed for

fake online information, according to police authorities.

"What we've done and will do is to make sure residents can know what they want to know, say what they think and supervise our management in a reliable and useful network environment," Liu said.

Liu disagreed that the Internet can police itself against rumors, and told China Daily that some netizens can't distinguish truth from fiction, "requiring government departments and website companies to take measures".

On Monday, the Internet Society of China posted a proposal calling on Internet companies and websites to strengthen self-discipline and prevent the spread of online rumors.

In response, three main Internet companies in the country - Sina, Baidu and Tencent - said they will target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information.

Zhao Zhiguo, deputy director of the Telecommunications Administration under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said stricter self-management of websites will help banish online rumors.

"Internet companies should take legal responsibility when operating their websites. They should not become a hotbed for rumors and provide opportunities for fake information," Zhao said, adding they will launch similar crackdowns to close illegal website companies and punish those responsible.

Currently, people who make or spread rumors related to terrorism and securities trading, or information affecting State security and companies' commercial reputations, will face criminal punishment.

Liu Honghui, a Beijing lawyer specializing in online cases, said he welcomed the government's action to curb online rumors.

"Residents used online banks to shop or book flights, which needs a safe platform without fake information," he said.

Yu Guofu, another lawyer from Sheng Feng Law Firm, said the key to reducing rumors is netizens themselves.

"If micro-bloggers think twice before forwarding information, rumors will decrease." 1. how many lawyers are mentioned in this story ?
2. name the lawyer ?
3. who is a deputy director ?
4. who posted a proposal ?
5. on what day ?
6. name the three main Internet companies ?
7. what do they plan to do ?
8. how ?
9. Does shang Li work at the Sheng Feng Law Firm ?
10. Where do Yu Guofu work ? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. One
2. Liu Honghui
3. Zhao Zhiguo
4. The Internet Society of China
5. Monday
6. Sina, Baidu and Tencent
7. they will target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information
8. stricter self-management of websites
9. unknown
10. Sheng Feng Law Firm

Question: The story of the day I lost my best friend to a car accident. The day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.

It was a bright and Sunny day in November. Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before. Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times. His dad didn't want him to come over because of the holiday. I guess he finally wore him down and he called and said, "I can stay". So, my mom, brother, and I went to pick him up. He was always smiling. The complete opposite of my shy self, Greg was always the life of the party.

We got two large pizzas that Friday night. I've never known anyone in my entire life who loved to eat more than Greg. That's the way he was though. He was just enjoying life. And if it meant gaining weight or whatever, so be it. He would sit back and put his hands on his belly and just laugh. We (Greg, David, and I) did so many funny things together and had such great times. Things we should have done and things we shouldn't have done, I'll "Never" forget.

On Saturday morning Dad took us out for breakfast. We all finished eating and followed my Dad up to the cashier. Greg asked Dad if he could have a candy bar. I looked at Greg shaking my head. He just laughed. After breakfast, Father took us to my Mom's house.

When we got out at Mom's house there was no one home. So, one of us grabbed a big wheel and rode it down the steep driveway into the street. Just boys being boys. Greg and I did it several times until the last time. The car hit him on the head, knocking him around 75-- 100 yards. My brother and I both ran screaming just yelling for help and crying. One of the neighbors called 911. I was in shock. That day was forever etched into our memories.

It still hurts to think about it. Wishing we could have grown old together. Wondering how it would have been. I'm sure It WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT. 1. How did he lose his best friend?
2. When did it happen?
3. What was his name?
4. Was he a quiet person?
5. What day of the week did he die?
6. Did anybody actually see the accident happen?
7. Who saw it?
8. What was everyone doing?
9. Why were they yelling for help?
10. What was he doing when the car hit him?
11. Rode what?
12. Did anybody call for help? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. car accident
2. Sunny day in November
3. Greg
4. complete opposite of my shy self, Greg was always the life of the party.
5. Saturday
6. yes.
7. My brother and I
8. screaming yelling for help and crying.
9. car hit him on the head
10. rode it down the steep driveway
11. a big wheel
12. the neighbors