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Environment

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¡@     Professor: Good morning, my dear students. ¡@
¡@            Frank: Last night I was not only fearful but also not having enough sleep. ¡@
¡@     Professor:

No wonder that you have a drowsy look and are in the blues.

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¡@              Jack: What occurred? ¡@
¡@     Professor: The moderate typhoon was landing at 11:59 PM. ¡@
¡@               Jack: Really? Why I do not know a bit of it?  ¡@
¡@            Frank: I guess that you must be in a deep sleep last night. ¡@
¡@     Professor:

Did you see the TV news in the early morning?

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¡@               Jack:

Not yet!

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¡@     Professor:
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According to news report, it brought about four people to be killed unfortunately, and thirty injured. ¡@
¡@               Jack: How shocking and unbelievable the tragedy is! ¡@
¡@            Frank:
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Judging from this, it was indeed a night that made people alarmed and panic. ¡@
¡@     Professor:
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However we are safe and sound. It may be said ¡§Good fortune in the midst of bad.¡¨ ¡@
¡@               Jack: I agree with comment, professor. ¡@
¡@            Frank:

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Well, Professor, can you tell me how should we deal with tragedy when it occurs? For I worry that I will be frightened out of my wits when disasters take place immediately. ¡@
¡@               Jack:

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And can you tell me how to try my best to help victims with extra effort? Because I want to send supply to a disaster area and rescue the refugees. ¡@
¡@     Professor: Ok. Here are suggestions for you. ¡@
¡@               Jack:

We¡¦re glad to listen attentively.

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Very good. First, make the fundamental decision to get involved. Commit yourself to helping the needy. Realize that it¡¦s your responsibility to give the helpless a hand. Take action now because ¡§actions always speak louder than words.¡¨ ¡@
¡@               Jack:

I see.

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¡@            Frank: It¡¦s true.   ¡@
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Second, give money right away. Donate as much as you can and do it as soon as possible. ¡@
¡@     Professor:
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You know that money is the most useful and most important source of relief. ¡@
¡@  Frank, Jack:

We cannot deny it.

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¡@     Professor:
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Third, volunteer to help in any way possible. Either join an aid organization or from your own disaster support group. ¡@
¡@            Frank:

Hmm....Such as holding fundraisers and collecting donated items.

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¡@     Professor:

Yes, Frank.

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Fourth, remember to continue giving assistance long after the disaster has struck. Don't quit after a few weeks. Disasters assistance is long- term endeavor. ¡@
¡@               Jack:

So that is what it is.

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¡@     Professor:
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Finally, we should pray for every victim. We must ask God to bless both the deceased and the survivors. ¡@
¡@            Frank:
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Frankly speaking, I only want to do the last one. Others are so difficult to me. ¡@
¡@     Professor:
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Actually, no matter what you do, just put your heart and soul into the disaster. Then you are their savior. ¡@
¡@               Jack:

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So let¡¦s also hope and pray we¡¦ll be better prepared for the next disaster and that our ¡§global village¡¨ will work together as one! Remember the famous song, ¡§We Are The World!¡¨ ¡@
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(Unexpectedly, the bell is sounding)

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¡@            Frank:

We are grateful for you, professor.

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¡@            Frank:

Thanks a lot.

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¡@     Professor:

 Never mind.

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¡@     Professor:
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Ah, I will be late. Good bye my dear students. Then see you next time. ¡@
¡@  Frank, Jack:

Good bye, Professor Yorjing.

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