1.
Scientists estimate that there have been at least 5 mass extinctions in the last 540 million years.
They also believe that we have entered a new extinction event.
Instead of asteroids or volcanic eruptions, the current event is the result of human activities.
Human activities, for example, have led to global warming.
2.
One of the greatest developments in human history was the controlled use of fire.
This may have happened as early as 1 million year ago.
With the ability to control fire, people could cook food and survive in colder climates.
Fire also provided light so that people could work and socialize for longer hours.
With more time for socialization, the evolution of language might also have accelerated.
3.
What about the last communication with the aircraft?
The last communication was about 15 minutes before it disappeared.
Was there anything unusual in the communication?
No, there wasn't anything unusual.
Nothing pointed to any kind of problem.
4.
The first group of prisoners arrived in 1934.
There were 137 prisoners, including bank robbers and murderers.
They came by train from another prison in the state of Kansas.
During that trip there was heavy security.
5.
May I see your passport please?
I don’t have it with me, but I do have my driver’s license.
Would that be OK?
No, I'm sorry, sir. I need to see your passport
It’s the law.
6.
Look, I’m not asking for a loan. I just want to convert my dollars into yen.
Why do I need my passport?
I understand your frustration sir, but that’s the law.
I cannot do something that is illegal.
7.
The asteroid caused a huge cloud of dust to enter the atmosphere.
This cloud of dust blocked the sun and darkened the Earth for many months.
Without enough sunlight, plants and plant-eating animals quickly died.
With the deaths of so many plants and animals, the food chain collapsed.
8.
One of the greatest developments in human history was the controlled use of fire.
This may have happened as early as 1 million year ago.
With the ability to control fire, people could cook food and survive in colder climates.
Fire also provided light so that people could work and socialize for longer hours.
With more time for socialization, the evolution of language might also have accelerated.
9.
Alcatraz was used as a prison for 29 years.
During that time, no prisoner escaped successfully.
There were 14 escape attempts, involving 36 prisoners.
Twenty-three were caught alive, and six were shot and killed.
10.
May I help you, sir?
I’d like to change some US dollars into Japanese yen, please.
Yes, certainly sir. How much would you like to change?
I’d like to change 500 dollars.
11.
Look, I’m not asking for a loan. I just want to convert my dollars into yen.
Why do I need my passport?
I understand your frustration sir, but that’s the law.
I cannot do something that is illegal.
12.
Al Capone became boss at 26 when the previous leader was nearly killed.
His crime organization made a lot of money, more than 100 million dollars a year.
Most of the money came from illegal activities, especially the sale of illegal liquor.
His organization was also involved in gambling and prostitution.
13.
Do you have any more information about the location of the missing aircraft?
No, we don’t.
The only information we have is that it disappeared.
What about the last communication with the aircraft?
The last communication was about 15 minutes before it disappeared.
14.
Mass extinction events have played an important part in the evolution of life.
In fact, some extinction events have helped to accelerate evolution.
For example, some mammals lived through the age of the dinosaurs, but they couldn't compete.
When the dinosaurs were removed, the mammals were able to compete more successfully.
15.
Alcatraz was used as a prison for 29 years.
During that time, no prisoner escaped successfully.
There were 14 escape attempts, involving 36 prisoners.
Twenty-three were caught alive, and six were shot and killed.
16.
So the machine doesn’t check my fingerprints or anything like that?
No, sir. But there is a limit as to how much you can change at one time.
You also have to pay a higher fee.
Thanks for your help.
17.
His wife sees things differently.
From her point of view, he is doing nothing.
However, she knows what needs to be done around the house.
It isn’t fair that she has to work while he does nothing.
18.
Global warming is the result of an increase in carbon gases in our atmosphere.
These gases trap heat from the sun, so the Earth is getting warmer.
As a result, sea levels are rising and weather patterns are changing.
In addition, we humans are destroying the habitats of many plants and animals.
19.
Prison life at Alcatraz was highly structured and boring.
It was designed to teach prisoners to follow rules.
They had four rights: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
Everything else was a privilege that had to be earned.
20.
Al Capone he was involved in the deaths of many, but he was never convicted of a serious crime.
He protected himself by bribing police and public officials.
When he was finally arrested, it was for minor crimes.
In 1929 he and his bodyguard were arrested for carrying deadly weapons.
21.
Life exists in a variety of conditions.
Some forms of life live in a watery environment, like the oceans.
Other forms of life can be found in very dry areas like deserts.
However, for any form of life to exist, conditions must be right.
22.
At Alcatraz, he was diagnosed with a disease that began to take over his brain.
As a result, he spent much of his time in the prison hospital.
By the time he was released from prison in 1939, he was no longer able to lead his organization.
He died of a stroke and pneumonia in 1947.
23.
Yesterday Harry was supposed to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai.
However, things didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to.
In fact, nothing went the way it was supposed to.
Everything went wrong and he didn’t get on his flight.
As a result, he is still in San Francisco.
24.
People see things from different points of view.
For example, from this man’s point of view, he is relaxing.
However, his wife sees things differently.
From her point of view, he is doing nothing.
It isn’t fair that she has to work while he does nothing.
