Have you ever seen a fish make this face?
If you see it on a human, it might mean they want to be kissed. Or, if that person is in the water like these fish are, it might mean they are trying to breathe.
But fish don't breathe air, and they don't use their mouths to breathe.
Fish breathe underwater, through slits on the sides of their bodies called gills.
Maybe these fish want to kiss the person taking their picture, but probably not. Fish usually make this face when they are hungry and they think there is food nearby.
Next time you're hungry, try making this face and see if it works!
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology. Although the code that Gates printed out on a teletype machine may look crude compared to what’s powering today’s artificial intelligence platforms, it played a critical role in creating Microsoft in April 1975 — a golden anniversary that the Redmond, Washington, company celebrated on April 4. Gates, 69, set the stage for that jubilee with a blog post reminiscing on how he and his old high school friend — the late Paul Allen
Australia’s strict immigration policies have long been criticized, particularly for how they treat people with disabilities. Having been residents of Australia for years, Scottish Laura Currie and her Italian partner, Dante Vendittelli, recently experienced the impact of these immigration policies. Their son Luca, born in Australia and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, became the reason their residency application was denied due to the anticipated high healthcare costs. Had Luca been healthy, there would have been no objections to their permanent residency. This case not only highlights discrimination against disabled individuals, but also raises questions about fairness and inclusion within Australia’s immigration
The study had several issues. Small sample sizes made it hard to draw __7__ conclusions. Additionally, taking a __8__ like pure MSG on an empty stomach is likely to make a person ill in any case. Choosing individuals who already had a history of the symptoms could have created a bias because they were likely to __9__ the reactions again. When real scientific research on the effects of MSG was eventually done, many of the myths surrounding it were proven __10__. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other global organizations have found MSG safe to eat. Today, MSG
1. 為了在最短期間精通日文,他非常用功。 ˇ He is working very hard (in order) to master Japanese in the shortest possible time. χ He is working very hard for mastering Japanese in the shortest possible time. 註: 用 for + 動名詞表示目的,是不合習慣的,應改用不定詞。請看下列句子: 農夫們拿起了武器來保衛他們的村莊。 The farmers took up arms to defend their village. 為了改進工作,我們修改了部分計劃。 We made some changes in our plan (in order) to improve our work. for 作「為了」解,後面跟名詞則是通順的。例如: 我們為這個計畫拚命。 We are working hard for this project. 我們正在為下一代創造更幸福的生活。 We are building a happier life for our children. 2. 他很怕冷。 ˇ The cold bothers him. ˇ Cold weather bothers him. χ He is afraid of the cold. 註: 我們在英漢詞典或中學課本中所看到的英文字詞的中文解釋,和它的英文原義往往只有局部相等。中文的「怕」只有在表達恐懼時,才能用fear 或be afraid of,不能隨便套用,請參考下面二例: 這錶不怕水。 The watch is waterproof. 我不怕熱。 The heat doesn’t