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Survival and Transformation: The Journey of White Fang

"White Fang" is an exciting story by Jack London about a young wolf-dog named White Fang and his incredible journey through the tough wilderness of the Yukon Territory in Canada. The story takes place during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s.

White Fang is born in the wild and faces many challenges as he tries to adapt to his surroundings. He has to deal with the hard conditions of nature and the bad treatment from humans, which shape his character and instincts. Throughout the story, White Fang meets different people who impact his life in different ways.

At first, White Fang's encounters with humans are mostly negative, as he experiences abuse and ill-treatment. However, his life changes when a kind man named Weedon Scott saves him. Weedon shows White Fang love, care, and patience, gradually earning the wolf-dog's trust and loyalty.

With Weedon's help, White Fang learns to control his aggressive instincts and becomes more civilized. He forms a strong connection with his new master and develops connections with other dogs. Through these relationships, White Fang discovers the power of love, friendship, and loyalty.

As White Fang continues his journey, he faces various challenges, including fights with other animals and rival dogs. However, his resilience and the lessons he learns from Weedon and his companions help him overcome these problems. "White Fang" is a story about survival, personal growth, and the relationship between humans and animals. It explores

themes such as the toughness of nature, the impact of the environment on behavior, and the ability of animals to form emotional connections. The story also highlights the natural instincts and adaptability of animals, as well as the positive effects of love and compassion. With its bright descriptions of the wilderness and interesting characters, "White Fang" provides an engaging reading

experience for both teenagers and adults. Adapted from Page by Page Books website https://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Jack London/White Fang/

1."White Fang" is the tale about...

A a man looking for gold

B a wolf-dog and his journey

C Nature of Canada

D hard life of people in the 19th century

E A zoo in Yukon

2.What kind of challenges does White Fang face?

A His illness

B.Very hard work

C.Hot weather

D.Death of his owner

E Cruelty of nature and people

3.White Fang has a... life.

A Challenge

B Challenges

C Challenging

D challenged

E challengeous

4.Weedon shows White Fang…….

A Loves and patience

B Love and patient

C Loved and patient

D love and patience

E lovely and patient

5.What are the negative factors in White Fang's life?

A Gold and cold

B In people

C Nature, humans, dogs

D his age

E his owner Weedon

6.How does Weedon treat White Fang?

A He abuses the dog

B He treats him with patience

C He fights with the dog

D.he doesn't feed the dog

E he sells the dog

7.How does the abuse from humans affect White Fang's character and instincts in the story "White Fang"?

A.It makes him It develops

B.fear in the wolf-dog

more aggressive and dangerous

C.It changes

White Fang's character, making him careful and distrustful of humans

D. It has no significant impact on White Fang'scharacter and instincts.

E. It motivates White Fang to show violent behaviore towards humans

8.Based on the context of the text, what does the word "wilderness" mean?

A large area of land with little to no human settlement

B.dangerous and chaotic environment

C. place where wildanimals are kept in Zoos.

D. A region with rich vegetation and dense population.

E.A desert without any lifes

9.The story is called "Survival and transformation" because.

A.People treated all dogs negatively

B.The wolf-dog lived in the 19th century

C.The wolf-dog became aggressive

D.White Fang lived a hard life and finally learned to trust and love

E.White Fang couldn't love anyone

10.The author thinks that "White Fang" is an engaging reading because...

A It describes the characters and the nature in an interesting way

B.It has various characters

C It tells about hard life of animals

D it is a historical novel

E it can teach a lot of lessons

Answers:

1. B a wolf-dog and his journey

2. E Cruelty of nature and people

3. C Challenging

4. D love and patience

5. C Nature, humans, dogs

6. B He treats him with patience

7. C. It changes White Fang's character, making him careful and distrustful of humans

8. A large area of land with little to no human settlement

9. D. White Fang lived a hard life and finally learned to trust and love

10. A It describes the characters and the nature in an interesting way

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Margherita with a side of tech: this is the story of Dodo Pizza

Dodo Pizza is a unique pizza delivery company that started in northern Russia and has now expanded to nine countries, including the US and China. The creator, Fedor Ovchinnikov, had a vision to revolutionize the food industry by combining technology, the internet, and pizza. He created a special digital system called Dodo IS, which was one of the secrets of Dodo Pizza's success.

Fedor's personal mission is to make Dodo Pizza international. With 15,000offundingandsupport fromaninvestor, helaunched Dodo Pizza in 2011.Thecompanylaterraisedover2 million through donates from supporters, which encouraged the development of Dodo IS, digital system which helps to run a business, and the company's rapid growth.

Quality control is crucial in the food industry, and Dodo Pizza takes it seriously. They regularly send secret shoppers to their pizzerias to evaluate the service. These shoppers visit eight times a month and assess 118 different criteria. The management team reviews the shoppers' reports and rates each pizzeria accordingly. Pizzerias that receive the highest ratings are rewarded with bonuses. However, if a pizzeria consistently gets low ratings and the owners refuse to improve or neglect the requirements on purpose, the pizzeria may be closed down.

Fedor's passion for transforming the fast-food industry knows no limits. With the use of drones for pizza delivery already a reality in Russia, he believes that technology can help provide restaurant-quality food and service at an affordable price, making a positive impact on the world.

Microsoft News

Margherita with a side of tech: this is the story of Dodo Pizza

https://news.microsoft.com/europe/2020/02/02/margarita-side-tech-story-dodo-pizza/

1.Fedor Ovchinnikov is a...

A Secret shopper of Dodo Pizza

BChef of Dodo Pizza

CMarketing manager of Dodo Pizza

D Creator of Dodo Pizza

Е.The main investor of Dodo Pizza

2.What is Fedor Ovchinnikov's vision for Dodo Pizza's future?

A.To promote his pizza recipe worldwide by using technology.

B.To make Dodo Pizza the largest pizza delivery company in the world.

C.To develop a network of eco-friendly pizzerias worldwide.

D.To cook different dishes, not only pizza.

E. To change the way people think about food by using technology, the internet, and pizza.

3.Fedor Ovchinnikov created a special digital system ... Dodo

ACalling

B.Call

C.Calls

D.Called

E.Will be calling

4.How does Weedon treat White Fang?

A He abuses the dog

B He treats him with patience

C He fights with the dog

D he doesn't feed the dog

E ne sells the dog

Answers:

1. D. Creator of Dodo Pizza

2. E. To change the way people think about food by using technology, the internet, and pizza.

3. D. Called

4. B. He treats him with patience

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Tsunami

Tsunamis are a force of nature to be reckoned

with. Gigantic waves that decimate the shores they hit. But what makes them so destructive? A tsunami is caused by an underwater disturbance. It's a huge volume of moving water that forms massive waves when it reaches shallow areas. Single-wave tsunamis are rare. They are usually composed of a series of crests called a wave train.

Landslides, volcanic eruptions, and even meteorites can create a tsunami. But usually, the main cause is an undersea earthquake. When the ocean floor cracks, one side is thrust upwards - a process known as tectonic uplift. It suddenly displaces the water above the fault. As the tsunami nears shallow water, the front of the wave is slowed down dramatically. Fast-moving water from behind catches up on the front of the wave. It can create 30-metre-high waves. When it hits land, the whole length of the wave sweeps forward, engulfing everything in its path..

This is what happened on December 26, 2004. A 1200-kilometer section of the Earth's crust shifted off the coast of Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. Energy released was equal to 23,000 atomic bombs. It was one of the deadliest and record-breaking disasters in recent history, claiming over 200,000 lives.

1.What is the main cause of a tsunami?

A Hurricane winds

B Undersea earthquake

C Solar flares

D Iceberg melting

E. Tsunamis are not caused by anything

2.What caused the tsunami in Sumatra?

A Volcanic eruption

B Meteorites

C Iceberg melting

D Shifting of the Earth's crust

E None of the above

3.What happened on December 26, 2004?

A Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans

B One of the deadliest tsunamis

C A smallest tornado ever recorded

D Volcano eruption in Sumatra, Indonesia

E Massive landslide

4.Sumatra is an island of which country?

A Malaysia

B Indonesia

C Japan

D Italy

E Greece

5.What happens when a tsunami hits land?

A It disappears

B It turns back and goes out to sea

C The whole length of the wave sweeps forward

D It becomes less powerful

E The whole length of the wave sweeps backwards

6.How high can a tsunami wave get?

A 5 meters

B 10 meters

C 20 meters

D 30 meters

E 40 meters

7.What can't create a tsunami?

A Forest fires

B Landslides

C Meteorites

D Volcanic eruptions

E Undersea earthquake

8.What are tsunamis composed of?

A Single waves

B Crests

C A series of crests called a wave train

D Ocean currents

E None of the above

9.What is the main cause of a tsunami?

A Hurricane winds

B Undersea earthquake

C Solar flares

D Iceberg melting

E Tsunamis are not caused by anything

10.What is the main cause of a tsunami?

A Hurricane winds

B Undersea earthquake

C Solar flares

D Iceberg melting

E Tsunamis are not caused by anything

Answers:

1. B Undersea earthquake

2. D Shifting of the Earth's crust

3. B One of the deadliest tsunamis

4. B Indonesia

5. C The whole length of the wave sweeps forward

6. D 30 meters

7. A Forest fires

8. C A series of crests called a wave train

9. B Undersea earthquake

10. B Undersea earthquake

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Tik Tok and the Death of the Attention Span

TikTok has become a very popular app, especially during the lockdown. It's a platform where people can share short videos that are usually 15-60 seconds long. There are different trends and hashtags that you can explore to find new videos. TikTok has a feature called the For You Page (FYP) that shows you videos based on your interests.

Many people have noticed that after spending time on TikTok, they find it harder to pay attention to longer videos or content. This could be because TikTok offers a continuous stream of quick and exciting videos that grab our attention. A study from the Technical University of Denmark found that our collective attention span may be getting shorter due to the ongoing flow of information.

Attention span refers to the amount of time a person can focus and concentrate on something without getting easily distracted. TikTok's dynamic nature and the variety of content it offers can make us require quick and new information. Some people have even started listening to videos at double speed or losing interest in longer videos. TikTok's unique algorithm calculates our tastes and shows us videos that we are likely to enjoy. This constant need for new and fast content has made us more impatient when it comes to watching other types of videos.

TikTok has created a culture of short and entertaining content, and users expect quick entertainment. Some popular trends on TikTok include short storytime videos and travel vlogs. These videos provide quick and entertaining overviews without requiring much attention. While there isn't specific scientific evidence, many studies, articles, and opinions suggest that TikTok may be the reason of poor attention spans.

The Oxford Blue

Tik Tok and the Death of the Attention Span

https://www.theoxfordblue.co.uk/tiktok-and-the-death-of-the-attention-span

1.What is the author's opinion about TikTok's impact on attention span?

A The author doesn't care.

B Tik Tok increases attention span.

C Tik Tok decreases attention span,

D.The author criticizes TikTak without any support.

E The author highlights the advantages of TikTak.

2.How does TikTok's algorithm impact users' experience?

A It makes users impatient with videos.

B It doesn't affect how users watch videos.

C It only shows long videos to users.

D It makes users less likely to use the app.

E It chooses the content based on users' interests.