Problem: (PARIS) ----An English tourist who was highly praised for rescuing a three-year-old boy in Paris said he didn't think twice before diving into the freezing river.

Tuesday's news said 25-year-old John Smith from England was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.

He lifted the little boy out of the water after he fell off the bank. He handed the child to his father, David Anderson, who had dived in after him.

"I didn't think at all," John told the News. "It happened very fast. I reacted very fast."

John, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. Immediately, he took off his coat and jumped into the water. When he reached the child, he appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when he was out of the water, he opened his eyes.

Anderson said his son slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for him, said John, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. John caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.

The rescue happened on the day before he left for England. John said he didn't realize his story had greatly moved Paris until he was leaving the city the next morning.

"I don't really think I'm a hero," said John. "Anyone would do the same thing."
1. Who fell into the river?
2. How old?
3. What country were they in?
4. What country was the rescuer from?
5. What was his profession?
6. Was he there on business?
7. What did he think fell into the river?
8. Did he hesitate?
9. Was the river cold?
10. Did the child survive?
11. How many days did he have left in his trip?
12. Does he consider himself a hero?
13. Who was the child's father?
14. Did he also jump in the river?
15. What was the name of the rescuer?
16. And how old was he??
17. What clothing did he remove before jumping in?
18. Did John ride in the ambulance?
19. What was the father doing when his son fell?
20. When was the news reported?
Answer: 1. a child
2. three
3. Paris
4. England
5. engineer
6. no
7. a doll
8. no
9. yes
10. yes
11. one
12. no
13. David Anderson
14. yes
15. John Smith
16. 25
17. his coat
18. no
19. adjusting his camera
20. Tuesday

Problem: The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), or Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876. It has been revised and expanded through 23 major editions, the latest issued in 2011, and has grown from a four-page pamphlet in 1876. It is also available in an abridged version suitable for smaller libraries. It is currently maintained by the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), a non-profit cooperative that serves libraries. OCLC licenses access to an online version for catalogers called "WebDewey".

The Decimal Classification introduced the concepts of "relative location" and "relative index" which allow new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject. Libraries previously had given books permanent shelf locations that were related to the order of acquisition rather than topic. The classification's notation makes use of three-digit Arabic numerals for main classes, with fractional decimals allowing expansion for further detail. Using Arabic numerals for symbols, it is flexible to the degree that numbers can be expanded in linear fashion to cover special aspects of general subjects. A library assigns a classification number that unambiguously locates a particular volume in a position relative to other books in the library, on the basis of its subject. The number makes it possible to find any book and to return it to its proper place on the library shelves. The classification system is used in 200,000 libraries in at least 135 countries.
1. Who published the DDC?
2. When?
3. Where?
4. Is DDC an acronym?
5. What does it stand for?
6. Is it called anything else?
7. What concepts were introduced with this program?
8. What criteria did it use to put the books in a location?
9. What type of numerals did it use for main classes of books?
10. 2 digit?
11. How many?
12. Were fractional decimals used as well?
13. What did this allow expansion for?
14. Was the use of numerals rigid?
15. How was its use described?
16. How many editions have there been?
17. When was the last released?
18. How many pages did it originally have?
19. Who maintains the DDC now?
20. Are they a private, for profit company?
Answer: 1. Melvil Dewey
2. 1876
3. the United States
4. yes
5. Dewey Decimal Classification
6. Dewey Decimal System
7. "relative location" and "relative index"
8. subject
9. Arabic
10. no
11. Three
12. yes
13. further detail.
14. no
15. it is flexible
16. 23
17. 2011,
18. four
19. OCLC
20. no

Problem: Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the term was over, Steve seemed distant. The two former classmates didn't see each other very often at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn't seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve's change of attitude. "Steve said we were friends," Yaser complained, "and I thought friends were friends forever." Yaser was a little confused.

As a foreigner, he doesn't understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word "friend" in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(;) and close companions "friends". These friendships are based on common interests. When the shared activity ends, the friendship may fade . Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their "friendship" has changed. In some cultures friendship means a strong lifelong bond between two people. In these cultures friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. American society is one of rapid change. Studies show that one out five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and _ may change just quickly as well. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. After an experience like Yaser's , people who've been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle . Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way.
1. Where did the two guys meet?
2. Was it a high school class?
3. Where was their class held?
4. How do Americans view companionship?
5. Where was Yaser from?
6. What meal did the two guys share?
7. What are two emotions Yaser felt?
8. Was Yaser interested in American culture?
9. How is American society described?
10. How would Steve greet Yaser?
Answer:
1. chemistry class
2. No
3. an American university
4. in a very general way.
5. Jordan.
6. lunch
7. hurt and confused
8. Yes
9. a society of rapid change
10. warmly