Thanks to science, industry and moral philosophy, mankind's steps were at last guided up the right path in the past century. The 19th century of steam was about to give way to the 20th century of oil and electricity. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, only 41 years old in 1900, provided a scientific basis for the idea that progress was not to be stopped, determined by natural law. And almost everybody thought that the development would continue to be as slow as that in the 19th century. Inventions like the railroad or the telegraph or the typewriter enabled people to live their everyday lives a little more conveniently. No one could have guessed that new ideas would storm the world with a force and frequency at an amazing pace. This high-speed attack of new ideas and technologies seemed to make people believe in the old dreams of a perfect life on earth, of a safe world in which natural disasters would be controlled. But the fast progress was accompanied by something against mankind's will. Murders in Sarajevo in 1914 led to the Great War, which did more than destroy a generation of Europeans. The Great War was most commonly called so until the beginning of World War II when it was renamed World War I. Hitler rose to power in the 1930's. It was this very man who ordered the attack of prefix = st1 /Poland, only to meet with his failure whenGreat BritainandFrancemade war onGermany. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed the American naval base at Pearl harbor. Americans decided to enter the war, and World War II was now truly a world war. But civilization was not crushed by the two great wars, and from the ruins people built a way of life again. The citizens of the 20th century felt free to reinvent themselves. In that task they were aided by two far-reaching developments-Psychoanalysis and the Bomb. What is the writer likely to talk about if he continues to write? A) Citizenship. B) Invention. C) Ruins. D) Psychoanalysis.
D
Out and about Use personal stereos and mobile telephones with care. If possible, walk in the direction of oncoming traffic, in the middle of the pavement. Look after your valuables; keep your house and car keys separate from your bag. Taxi and mini cabs Whenever possible pre-book a taxi. Use a reputable company; transport forprefix = st1 /Londonmaintains a list. When traveling alone sit in the back seat. In your car Have your keys ready so that you can get straight into your parked car. Consider locking your doors when traveling and when you leave your car to pay for your fuel. You may wish to take a mobile telephone but you must have a hands-free system to use it while driving. Children Don't dress children in clothing with their name on it. Teach them not to speak to people they do not know. Teach them an emergency contact number. Public transport Plan your journey; know the timetable. If possible, try not to travel alone. Avoid sitting upstairs on a double-decker bus. Be _ with your conversation; you never know who is listening. Home security Whenever you go out, always lock the doors and close the windows. Use European Standard locks on the front and back doors and on windows. Ensure you draw the curtains after dark. Avoid displaying identification. Do not put your name on the letterbox or bell. Confirm the identity of callers. If you are traveling alone, you are advised to . A) sit on a back seat of a bus B) keep close to the pavement C) sit in the back of a taxi D) sit upstairs on a double-decker bus
C
Q: IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS 6-15 September 2012, Jeju, Korea *Forum Addressing the world's most pressing sustainable development challenges, the Forum offers a unique platform for debates, workshops, dialogues, roundtable discussions, training courses, music and exhibitions. Events are organized by the IUCN Secretariat, IUCN Members, Commissions and partners and the host country. The Call for Contributions invites you to propose events to be considered for the Forum, part of Congress which is open to all (from 7 to 11 September 2012). *Simple stepson how to submit a proposal for the Forum 1) Click here: _ : propose an event for the Forum. 2) Go below "Sign in" and create your account. 3) Edit your proposal: Check again all the information you provide and make changes if you want to. Click on Save draft. 4) Invite co-organizers: Get people to join you in organizing the event by inviting them via e-mail. 5) Click on Submit Proposal. Basically, you have the opportunity to teach, host a discussion, give training or just show your work. Workshops (TEACH) *120 minutes session, number of people to be confirmed. *The idea is to promote understanding on a specific issue while engaging participants to share their knowledge and know-how. Knowledge Cafe (DISCUSS) *120 minutes session, suitable for 12 people at the most. *These aim to share collective knowledge (explore areas of common interest) and gain a deeper understanding of a subject and the issues involved. Conservation Campus (TRAIN) *Half day or full day modules , for up to 30 people. *It's an interactive training session where participants develop new skills and knowledge transfer on relevant conservation topics. *This type of event provides more in-depth exploration of topics aimed at building the capacity of participants. Posters (SHOW) *Your posters are meant to "display conservation work and achievements in an easy and direct way. *Owners will have time to present their... The following statements about the Forum are true EXCEPT that _ . A) it will last 2 hours with more than 30 participants B) Conservation Campus lasts about half a day or a whole day C) the number of people shouldn't be more than a dozen in a Knowledge Cafe D) a poster owner will have about 10 minutes to present his work at lunch breaks
A: A
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My wife Julie and I were out on the road that runs around where we live, when we saw an old worn-out dog stumbling painfully up the road. We stopped, bent down, talked gently to the dog and patted it. I checked and there was a collar with a phone number. I called but no one answered. The dog was painfully thin. So Julie ran home to get some of our dog's food while I tried to encourage the dog. After Julie came back, we sat down on the sidewalk while our new friend made short work of the food. Eventually we got her home. After trying for many times we got a response from the number. A lady came around with a bunch of flowers for us. She explained that Tara had been her father's dog. She was very old and got lost that morning. So, Tara was safely returned home. Here is the truth of the story: Actually Julie and I were out that morning because I was leaving. She was trying to persuade me to come back, but I wasn't hearing anything that made that sound likely. I was about to turn and go when an old black dog walked between us and almost fell down. Suddenly we had something more important than _ to worry about. There was a creature in need right before us and we had to work together to help it. We did help it. And here I am writing the story in my own home, in my own family. In the song "Love Is Not a Fight" Warren Barfield talks about marriage. At one point he sings, "And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door." Sometimes angels come disguised as dogs. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) An Angel Dog B) A Helpful Couple C) Saving the Dog D) A Famous Song
(A).
A