1 . When Pierre Richer went into a Montreal grocery store for a crucial ingredient for
"My daughter went in to go get the pie crust, and I bought the
So without the pie crust being on sale, I wouldn’t have went to Super C."
While he has been playing the lottery for decades, he says he wasn’t planning to buy a ticket for last Friday’s
"I went to play them and I asked for two Lotto Max at the
The best investment he has ever made becoming the
Richer works as a driver and
The loyal employee was back on the job at
"I just can’t leave them alone in the dark, because without me there, the shipping department is not feasible."
Even in his 60s, he says he isn’t
"Our plan is to buy a
2 . A race against time.
Rescuers dig through the rubble of flattened buildings, searching for
The
The
Daylight laid bare the full scale of the destruction.
More than
This village was hit by a landslide triggered by the quake.
Survivors spent the night huddling around
Gansu is a
Temporary shelters are being set up with
Medical teams are converging in the province,
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| Magazine Name | The Idler |
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1. Social media and video calls are presented as tools to connect with people from different countries.
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1. Super-fast trains are mentioned as a possible mode of future transportation.
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1. According to the speaker, 5G’s role in cities is a good prospect.(T/F)
2. The speaker suggests that 5G’s impact on traffic lights and waste management systems is metaphorically described as an invisible hand.(T/F)
3. According to the speech, 5G provides cities with intelligence and efficiency rather than chaos and confusion.(T/F)
4. The speaker hints that 5G’s transformation of city infrastructure is merely temporary and will diminish over time.(T/F)
5. The speech suggests that 5G overwhelms traditional city infrastructure, making it obsolete.(T/F)
6. According to the speaker, 5G gives cities randomness and inefficiency rather than intelligence and efficiency.(T/F)
7. The speaker implies that 5G’s role in transforming cities into smart hubs is merely marvellos and brings practical benefits.(T/F)
1. The speaker didn’t imply that 5G has eradicated waiting times for all online activities. (T/F)
2. According to the speech, the speed of 5G is metaphorically compared to a rapid and unsteady river. (T/F)
3. The speaker suggests that 5G’s speed is so fast that it surpasses the human eye’s ability to perceive it. (T/F)
4. The speech insinuates that 5G’s superpower isn’t primarily beneficial for enhancing device security. (T/F)
5. The speaker hints that 5G speed is only advantageous for streaming videos, not for downloading. (T/F)
6. The speech suggests that 5G’s impact on speed is temporary and will diminish over time. (T/F)
7. According to the speaker, 5G’s speed can be compared to an unpredictable, constantly changing force. (T/F)
1. Going outside to witness a typhoon is a recommended safety measure. (True/False)
2. Securing outdoor items is unnecessary, as they won’t cause harm during a typhoon. (True/False)
3. Having a typhoon party with friends is a safe way to pass the time during the storm. (True/False)
4. Cautiousness around flooded areas is unnecessary after a typhoon. (True/False)
5. Local authorities’ advice is valuable for ensuring public safety after a typhoon. (True/False)
1. Waiting for authorities to advise evacuation is a passive approach during a flood. (True/False)
2. An emergency kit for floods is unnecessary if you have a good swimming ability. (True/False)
3. Moving to higher ground during a flood is a subjective decision. (True/False)
4. Capturing pictures of the flood is more important than personal safety. (True/False)
5. Evacuating during a flood is only necessary if you live close to a river or lake. (True/False)
1. The “drop, cover, and hold on” technique is primarily to protect your belongings during an earthquake. (True/False)
2. Seeking shelter under a sturdy table is recommended to avoid aftershocks. (True/False)
3. Calmly leaving the building is essential to prevent stampedes. (True/False)
4. The priority during an earthquake is to minimize property damage. (True/False)
5. The effectiveness of earthquake drills lies in simulating realistic and unpredictable scenarios. (True/False)
