Taiwan’s east coast offers marvelous views of ocean wildlife. The chances of seeing a whale are very high in summer. It’s rather easy to spot whales, __21__ whales swim past Taiwan’s east coast every year between April and October. Today, whale watching __22__a popular activity. The best time for whale watching is from June to August__23__ the sea is calm. Whale watching makes up a major part of the tourism industry in Yilan, Taitung and Hualien counties. Whale watching tours have been__24__ since 1997, and boat trips have been increasing. Tour operators are expected to follow regulations governing the activity. For example, to get a closer look at the whales, boats should__25__ the animals from behind. A list of responsible whale watching principles is included in an official guide to reduce the impact of tourism on the behavior of the world’s biggest animals.

       People take different actions when seeing a stranger who needs help. In psychology, there are two theories about the way people act in that situation,__26__ the bystander effect and the Good Samaritan effect. A bystander is a person who sees a problem but just stands and watches, and a Good Samaritan refers to the one who helps a stranger in trouble. The bystander doesn’t __27__ to help, whereas the Good Samaritan jumps in to lend a hand. A bystander does not help because he or she does not want to look foolish by making a mistake when trying to help out. __28__ , a Good Samaritan helps because he or she wants others to see how helpful he or she is. In addition, a Good Samaritan pays close attention __29__ other Good Samaritans. His or her action is based on what others are doing. If he or she sees others helping, he or she is more likely to help__30__ . So, when you see a stranger in need, will you be a bystander or a Good Samaritan?

The following notice is posted by a high school before the summer vacation. Answer the questions based on the given information.

                                        How to protect yourself from job scams

A scam is a way of tricking people into giving money or personal details to criminals. In a job scam, criminals pose as employers to cheat you of your money or your personal information by offering you a job. Very often, they offer large sums of money for little skill, effort or experience. Here are the common job scams and tips to help you avoid them. 

A type of job scams asks you to use your bank account to receive and pass on payments for others. They will pay you a fee for helping to transfer the money.

Some scammers might ask you to deposit money into their account. Or, they will ask you for your bank details before they’ve even offered you the job.

In another instance, the fake employer wants to set up an interview. But first, they ask you to provide your bank details, a scan of your identity card or other personal information. 

If a company is asking you to buy the products before you sell them, beware! 

Unclear job description: Very little information about the job is provided and no skills or experience is required.

Unbelievably high pay: The job requires very little effort for high returns.

Requesting personal information: If you provide your bank account details, the scammer may use them to commit crimes.

Remember: If a job offer seems too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.

Do background check on the company and the person who claims to be hiring you. If a job offer doesn’t feel right, feel free to contact the school staff for help.

       Technology is continuously changing the sports industry for the better. Electronic devices known as sensors can detect changes and provide instant information about the health and movements of the athlete. Technology has changed the way some athletes train by live tracking the athlete’s performances, perfecting the athlete’s movements, and preventing sports injuries.

       Using sensors worn by the athlete, sports trainers can measure and track performance in real time. Nearly everything about the athlete can be measured, from breathing and heart rate, to sweat and temperature. The real-time information can help the trainer determine what aspects each athlete needs to focus on more. During practice, the trainer can read the data and decide when it’s time to rest, stretch or train harder. In the past, however, the practice session would be recorded, and the athlete’s performance would be judged later after the practice.

       Technological tools also provide a lot of information about the athlete’s movements. These tools can measure the exact position, distance, and speed of the athlete. The sensors on a swimmer’s body, for example, provide data on movements like dive angle and leg movement. Observing these movements allows the trainer to help athletes perfect their performance.

       The most important effect of technology on sports training is that injuries have been sharply reduced. Training software can assist trainers to keep watch on all aspects of training, including diet, energy, and sleep. This helps prevent fatigue and self-created injuries during practice.

       Technology allows athletes to not only get the most out of their training but also stay injury free. Sports technology will undoubtedly increase the athlete’s potential.