2.When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____.

A.move close to the beach

B.increase speed gradually

C.keep its engine running slowly

D.remain at the back of the whales

3.When going side by side with whales, the vessel should .

A.keep moving in the same direction

B.surround the whales with other boats

C.travel closer and closer to the shore

D.take a good viewing position

4.What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?

A.400 meters.

B.300 meters.

C.200 meters.

D.100 meters.

2、 Many years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, aged 2 and 4, we were practically impecunious. My in-laws lived from hand to mouth, so we didn't expect any help from them. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ashamed to let them know about our situation.

My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was constantly breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed. The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.

We lived in the countryside, and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it. One winter evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something. It was nearly dark, and I had to bend down to see what it was. I could hardly believe my eyes. There sat a large basket loaded with food.