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Jeff Corwin is a scientist and writer. He does these jobs with one life goal help save animals and their habitats. His latest book, 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species. Is a collection of stories about animals on the edge of _ . Corwin recently talked to a reporter. Reporter: How would you describe your job? Corwin: My job is to travel around, look at animals and tell their stories. Reporter : When did you know this is what your wanted to do? Corwin: I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could go to the quiet countryside. One day I saw my very first wild snake and I knew that's what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn't know if I would be a teacher or a zookeeper, but I knew I would have a life connected with nature. Reporter: Why did you write the book? Corwin: We are losing species very fast. _ If we make big changes, we may have the chance to save what remains. Reporter: Is it true that humans are the reason that many of these animals are in danger? Corwin: Human beings have a powerful effect on every other living thing. It's important to make that effect a positive one. ,.
1. what does Jeff Corwin do?

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1. Scientist and writer

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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time,and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment.A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again.

At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show--and--tell,arts--and--crafts such as finger paint,games like musical chairs and even take naps.The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day.

30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos,the brain behind the adult preschool,studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher.She's always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood.A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead.

According to Candice,her blogger friend,Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children."I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool,"said founder Michelle Joni,"People come here and get in touch with their inner child.It's magical.We are bringing ourselves back to another place,another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves,more confident and ready to take on the world."

"One person's here because they want to learn not to be so serious."Michelle said."Another's here to learn to be more confident."She explained that most of the classes were planned.However,Joni added that while the planned activities were fun,it was often the spontaneous moments that attracted students."It's the things you don't plan for,the sharing between friends and learning from each other.''
1. Who is the brain behind the adult preschool?
2. How old is she?
3. What did she study?
4. Has she always wanted to be a pilot?
5. What then?
6. Did a friend discourage her from this endeavor?
7. What did her friend do?
8. What is Michelle's blogger friends name?
9. And the founder of the school?
10. And her last name?
11. Why does she believe people come to the school?
12. How does she describe the experience?
13. What does she think attracts students?
14. Are the planned activities boring?
15. How did she describe them?
16. Where is the school based?
17. How much do they charge?
18. What does that get you?
19. Did they decide on a name for the school?
20. What is it?

Numbered answers:
1. Michelle Joni Lapidos
2. 30
3. childhood education
4. nope
5. a preschool teacher
6. no
7. encouraged her
8. Candice
9. Michelle
10. Joni,
11. to get in touch with their inner child
12. magical
13. the spontaneous moments
14. no
15. fun
16. Brooklyn
17. between $333 and $999
18. the chance to act like a kid again.
19. yes
20. Preschool Mastermind

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Tom gets up at half past seven in the morning. He has an egg and some milk for his breakfast. Then he begins to go to school slowly. When he is on his way to school, he thinks, "I tell my teacher my mother is ill on Monday morning. I tell him my bike is wrong on Tuesday. What do I tell my teacher today?" Tom thinks over but he doesn't find a good idea before he gets to school."May I come in?" Tom shouts at the door of the classroom. " Oh, my boy," says Mr Green. " Please look at the clock on the wall. What time is it now?" " It's ten past eight," answers Tom. Mr Green is not happy. " You are late for class three times this week. If all the students are like you, the clock is no use, I think." " You are right, Mr Green," says Tom. " If we don't have the clock, how do you know I am late for class?"
1. Where was Tom going?
2. Did he make it?
3. Was he on time?
4. How long did he have to get there?
5. Did he have an excuse for being tardy?
6. Is this a recurring problem for him?
7. How often lately has he been tardy?
8. Is his teacher upset?
9. How does the boy get to school?
10. Does he know he is getting to school late constantly?

Numbered answers:
1. To school
2. Yes
3. No
4. 30 minutes
5. No
6. Yes
7. Three times this week.
8. Yes
9. By bike
10. Yes

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(CNN) -- A man apparently angry over a poor performance evaluation entered an Ohio State University maintenance building early Tuesday and opened fire, killing a manager before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Larry Wallington, 48, a building services manager at the OSU Maintenance Building, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3:30 a.m. ET shooting, Ohio State University Police Chief Paul Denton said. Wallington was a 10-year university employee, he said.

Authorities found suspect Nathaniel Brown, 51, a custodial worker, suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot at the scene, Denton said. He was transported to the Ohio State University Medical Center, where he was dead on arrival.

Police believe Brown -- a probational employee since October who had received a poor performance review -- entered the building dressed in dark clothing carrying two handguns and began firing into an office suite, Denton said. Officials would not say when Brown received the review, who gave it to him or provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation.

A third person, Henry Butler, 60, an operations shift leader, also was shot. He was in stable condition at the OSU Medical Center, Denton said.

Police earlier Tuesday had said that two people were wounded and one killed and that the alleged shooter was in custody.

About a half-dozen employees were at the building when the shooting occurred, and some witnessed it, authorities said.

Ohio State's Web site said the building where the shooting occurred was secured, and some traffic restrictions remained in place Tuesday morning. "The university continues normal operations," the school said. "Classes will be held and normal work schedules are in effect."
1. Where did the crime take place?
2. How old was the perpitraitor?
3. What condition is Henry Butler in?
4. Wherre is he being treated?
5. Whgat wasy Larry Wallington's occupation?
6. Is the shooter in custody?
7. about how many emplyees were in the building when the shooting happened?
8. Is the university continuing normal operations and holding class?
9. Why was the shooter disgruntled?
10. How long had Larry Wallington worked for the university?
11. How many were wounded total?
12. What month did the perpitraitor start workng there?
Numbered answers:
1. Ohio State University
2. 48
3. He's in stable condition
4. OSU Medical Center
5. Building services manager
6. Yes
7. a half-dozen
8. Yes
9. A poor performance evaluation
10. 10 years
11. Two
12. October