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Mia's father had a laboratory, but she had no idea what was in it.
Her dad always closed and locked the door when he went in.
She knew that he used it to do projects for work.
He never told Mia what these projects were.
Mia approached the door to the laboratory. (the boy approached his school)
I wonder what crazy experiment he is doing now.
Suddenly (adv)
She heard a loud noise. It sounded like an evil laugh.
The noise scared her, so she walked quickly back to her room.

The next night. her friend Liz came to her house. (when Lize arrived) Mia told her about the night before.
"it was terrible" she said
"Why don't we see what is in there?" "It will be a fun adventure!" (an adventure)
Mia felt nervous about going into her father's laboratory.

As always, the door was clocked.
As usual

They waited until Mia's father left the laboratory to eat dinner.
The laboratory was dark. The girls walked down the stairs carefully.
Mia smelled strange chemicals. (mixed the chemicals)
What terrible things was her father creating?
Suddenly, they heard an evil laugh.
It was even worse than the one Mia heard the night before.

What if a monster was going to kill them? Mia had to do something. She shouted for help.

He said "You must have learned my secret."
He had a pretty doll in his hands.
The doll laughed. The laugh didn't sound so evil anymore.
"I made this for your birthday. ..."

evil (adj) the evil figure scared us all.
experiment (n) the student did an experiment in science class.
scare (v) my uncle was scared by what he saw in the room

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A cruel (do bad things to hurt others) lion lived in the forest. Every day, he killed and ate a lot of animals.
The other animals were afraid the lion would kill them all.
The animals told the lion, "Let's make a deal. If you promise to eat only one animal each day, ..."
The plan sounded well thought-out to the lion, so he agreed.
Then, all the other animals were safe.
Finally, it was the rabbit's turn (your turn) to go the lion.
The rabbit went very slowly that day, so the lion was angry when the rabbit finally arrived.
"Why are you late?"
I was hiding from another lion in the forest.
The rabbit replied, "I will be happy to show you where he lives".(to reply)
The rabbit led the lion to an old well in the middle (halfway) of the forest.
The well was very deep with water at the bottom.
He could see his own face in the water.
Without waiting another moment, the lion jumped into the well (n-giếng) to attack the other lion. He never came out (v-đi ra).
All of the other animals in the forest [rịt] were very pleased with the rabbit's clever trick.
The rabbit's clever trick (do to fool another person)

well (n) giếng
moment (n) a second or a very short time.
trick (n) is ST you do to fool another person.

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Firstly, what is a DoS attacks, this whitepaper provides an overview of Denial of Service attacks, tools and techniques and also describes how DoS attacks can be mitigated with Firewall Software Blades and the DDoS Protector appliance. We’ll take a look at a real-life example of a customer who was under a DoS attack and how experts helped them mitigate the attack. (Note, throughout this paper, the term "DoS" is representative of both Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service attacks).

What would you do if suddenly your "systems are not responding"?. Specially, affect on some critical services: such as a small regional bank offering services to the public, with account holders, payroll services, mortgage and business loan services, check clearing, and monetary transfers. What happenned if the systems are not responding, you've lost control and are unable to operate

These are real life examples of how today’s DoS attacks have the ability to overwhelm even the most sophisticated and defended networks and cause harm to major businesses.

What is a DoS Attack? DoS attacks target networks, systems and individual services, and flood them with so much traffic that they either crash or are unable to operate - which effectively denies the service to legal users.

A DoS attack is launched from a single source to overwhelm and disable the target service, whereas (while) a Distributed Denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is coordinated and simultaneously launched from multiple sources to overwhelm and disable a target service. These multiple attack sources are typically part of a "bot-net" (a network of compromised computers) and can be scattered across a region or around the globe.

The symptoms of a DoS attack are obvious - make slow to unresponsive network performance, and unavailable applications.

There are two primary categories of DoS attacks today - attacks that target and flood the network, and attacks that target and flood applications. While application attacks have become more common in the last year or two, network flood attacks have remained a commonly used and impactful disruption technique.

+ Network Flood DoS Attack: Also known as a volumetric attack, these attacks send enormous volumes of irrelevant UDP, SYN or TCP traffic to consume network bandwidth and flood network equipment, rendering the network segment and even the entire network unusable.
+ Application DoS Attack: Application DoS attacks target applications and flood them with seemingly legitimate requests until they become unresponsive. Most often these attacks go completely unnoticed because they drive a small volume of traffic that slowly consumes resources until the application fails.

What actions should be taken? Firstly, analyzing traffic, use existing vendor and tools to analyze the traffic and identify the profile of the attack. For example: identifying suspicious geographic sources, suspicious IP source with known bad IP addresses ...etc; implement blocking rules, set rules to block traffic that meets the identified attack profiles ... and so on.

Now I want to sum up. The DoS threat is real and the problem is not going away. The threat community is alive with innovation driven by robust demand for tools to cause IT disruption and harm in the name of national and social causes. While there is no silver solution that protects against all froms of DoS attacks, there are many actions that can be taken to help mitigate the attack when it comes. First and foremost is preparing a DoS Attack Response Plan that outlines the leadership, tools, analysis steps and mitigation actions that should be taken when under DoS attack. Absent such a plan, the security team will be left to improvise a plan in real time in an attempt to mitigate an attack.

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Located 22 km from Phan Thiet city to the Northeast. Mui Ne is the name of a fishing village and is also a popular tourist destination of Binh Thuan. 

Along the national road 706 from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne is a sequence of gentle sand dunes and cool, airy wide sandy beaches with wonderful coconut trees. With clean, clear, shallow, and wide beaches with warm sunlights the whole year time and with no storms, Mui Ne is an ideal vacation destination for tourists to take their leisure time swimming and relaxing. Mui Ne has beaches which are pristine and primitive without exploitation of people. Tourists can find majestic sceneries, pure natural environment such as Ong Dia Beach, Front Beach (Bai Truoc Beach) and Back Beach (Bai Sau Beach). At Mui Ne, you can swim at the beach, relax, play sports, take excursion on boats out of the shore, take hunting trips, go fishing, play golf ... .. In Mui Ne, there are sand dunes, which have become the subject of many photography artists for years. 

In addition to beaches and sand dunes, Mui Ne has a number of beautiful landscapes such as Suoi Tien, Lau Ong Hoang, PoSaNu Tower. Along the coast are tourist villages, hotels, villas and sports entertainment constructions. Most visitors to Mui Ne are tempted by the fragrance of food specialty of Phan Thiet. It is the scent of fish sauce during processing. Salt used to produce fish sauce is also a product of Binh Thuan province

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When something great happens to a friend, family member or colleague, congratulations are in order! But sometimes it's not easy to find the right words and know what gestures to make to show you care. As long as you express heartfelt enthusiasm for the person's good fortune, your congratulations will be well received. See Step 1 and beyond for good ideas you can put to use when it's time to tell someone congrats on their achievement.

Method 1 of 3: Congratulating Someone in Person




1 Bring up the accomplishment.

Don't skirt around the issue when there's something to celebrate! Mention the reason that congratulations are in order right off the bat. If you want, you can tell the person how you heard the news. This will set the right tone and make it easier to say the right words and share in the person's excitement. Here are a few ways to bring it up:


Craig, I heard the big news that you're engaged! How wonderful!
Celine, your father told me that you scored more points than anyone else on the team this season.
Lola, I just saw your Facebook post. I am so excited to hear that you're having a baby!
Marcus, we just heard the great news that you were promoted to senior manager.

2 Say "congratulations" with a smile. 
After stating the achievement, express your congratulations with a winning smile. The expression on your face is pretty important, because if you say congratulations with a serious look on your face, the person will probably think you aren't actually all that happy for him or her.
If you're congratulating a close friend or relative, you can give the person a hug, too.
If you're worried your facial expression won't come off the way you want it to, you might try practicing in the mirror at home before you see the person.
Your tone of voice matters, too. When you say "congratulations," sound excited - not flat.




3 Mention your feelings on the subject. 
If it's appropriate, you can follow up the word "congratulations" with an expression of how you feel. For example, you could say that you've enjoyed watching the person work toward his or her goal, or simply say "I'm really happy for you." Be as expressive as you want, keeping in mind that your tone of voice will really make a difference.
Another way you could follow your initial expression of congratulations is by asking some questions about the accomplishment. If your friend is having a baby, for instance, you could ask about the due date, or ask if there's any way you can help out in the coming months.
If you're expressing congratulations in a professional setting, especially to your boss or manager, it's fine to be a bit more private after you've expressed congratulations. Stick with the usual customs of your workplace; if people are generally friendly and effusive, say as much as you want. If you work in a traditional corporate environment, you may not want to go overboard.



4 Try to make it heartfelt. 
No matter why you're congratulating someone, try to make your words and actions as genuine as possible. Of course, there are moments when it's necessary to congratulate someone when you're not feeling particularly happy for them, and in those cases you just have to fake it as well as you can. But try to remember that you'll have your turn in the spotlight at some point, and there's nothing wrong with celebrating someone else and trying your best to emanate positive vibes instead of nursing jealous thoughts.
If you feel forced to congratulate someone when you really aren't happy for them, it might be best to send a note instead of congratulating him or her in person. You might not be able to control your facial expressions face to face. The person could be left feeling deflated, or wondering whether you're jealous.

Method 2 of 3: Going Above and Beyond





1 Send an email or card. In addition to saying "congrats" in person, you might want to send a congratulatory note. You could send a simple email or Facebook note, or write a message on a card you pick out from the stationary store. The note you write should include the basics - a mention of the accomplishment, the word "congratulations," and a few happy sentiments.
This note is perfect for a relative: Dear Suzette, we learned that you and George are expecting a new baby this year. Congratulations! We are thrilled that a new member will soon be joining the Comer clan! We can't wait to see you at the Halloween party to hear how things are going. Much love, Betty and Pete
If you're writing a note to a colleague, make it a bit more formal: Joan, I heard the great news that you were promoted to Chief of Staff. Allow me to express my heartfelt congratulations on this accomplishment. I know the company will change in very positive ways under your leadership. All best, Ryan
To congratulate someone on getting married, it's okay to gush a little: Tim and Mary, from the moment I saw the two of you together it was clear you were meant for each other. You're an amazing couple, and everyone who knows you can feel the love you two exude. Congratulations on starting your journey together! I wish you many years of happiness! Love, Brenda




2 Send a gift. 
If the occasion is special enough to merit a gift, something thoughtful and not too expensive is usually the right way to go. Choose a gift that lets the person know you want to celebrate with them and send it with a note of congratulations.
You can't go wrong with flowers, whether you want to mark a professional achievement or a personal landmark.
Food items are also usually welcome. Pick a universal favorite, like chocolates or fresh fruit.
A bottle of wine or good bourbon might be a good choice.
For a high school or college graduate, a small amount of cash will probably be appreciated.




3 Spread the word. 
You can help spread the person's joy by telling other people the good news, so they can congratulate the person as well. Write a congratulatory post on Facebook, or get everyone in the office to sign a card. Before you decide to spread the word, just make sure the news is yours to share! Some people might prefer to keep good news private until they're ready to reveal it to more people.




4 Celebrate with a party. 
If your best friend got into the college of her dreams, or your colleague is moving on to greener pastures, having a party to congratulate the person is a great way to show how much you care. It doesn't have to be a giant bash - you could hold an after-work gathering at a restaurant, or invite people over for pizza to celebrate. The person you're congratulating will never forget your kind gesture!

Method 3 of 3: Handling Unique Scenarios




1 Congratulate someone on a professional achievement. 
In the workplace, there will be many occasions for congratulating your colleagues on their new promotion or job. Remember to keep your company culture in mind when you choose how to congratulate someone at work. Don't be overly effusive in a formal office atmosphere - keep it professional. Here are some great ways to congratulate someone at work:
Say "congratulations" in person, with a genuine smile.
Write a brief and professional congratulatory note.
If you're close to the person, you could take him or her out for drinks or bring a treat to the office for everyone to share.



2 Share your excitement that someone is getting married. 
When you're congratulating someone who just got engaged or married, show some excitement for them! Give them a call or write a note on Facebook to tell them you wish them many years of happiness. If you're close, an additional gesture is probably in order:
Send a card with a personal note congratulating the couple.
Consider sending a small gift, like flowers or a bottle of wine.
If the person is a colleague, have everyone in the office sign a card for the happy coworker.
Consider throwing a shower if you're close to the person.




3 Offer congrats to someone having a baby. 
A baby on the way is another sentimental occasion that should be marked with a genuine smile and hug. If your friend, relative or colleague announced a pregnancy, say congratulations in person and consider doing the following:
Send a card. It's customary to do so, and you'll find many options in the stationary store.
Send a gift. If you feel like it, you could send a little baby gift in anticipation of the birth.
Throw a shower. If you're close to the person, you might be the right one toorganize a baby shower.



4 Congratulate someone for getting through a tough time. 
If you notice that someone has overcome some personal hurdles, you might want to show your encouragement and love by congratulating them. For example, maybe your friend just finished a round of chemo and found out that her cancer is in remission, or your aunt just finished getting her degree after many years of hard work. Figure out the gesture that best matches the situation.
Sending a thoughtfully-written note is always a nice idea - especially when the person isn't expecting to get it.
Taking the person out to dinner or out for drinks is a good way to celebrate a personal achievement.

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How often do you go to art museums?

Do you consider yourself to be artistic?
What do you think about modern art paintings?

How many forms of art can you name? What is your favorite form of art?

Is graffiti art? Why or why not?

What is the most famous statue in your country?

Who is your favorite artist? Why do you like them so much?

Do you think that art is important to society? Why?

Have you ever tried drawing, painting, sculpting or something else artistic?

What is the most famous painting in your country?

What is traditional art like in your culture?

What country do you think is the most creative?

Why is art so expensive? Do you think it should be more or less expensive?

Do you have any artistic friends? What kinds of art do they create?

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What is your favorite snack?

What unhealthy food do you love?

What food did your mother always tell you to eat and not to eat?

What food helps with which health problem?

What is the future of food in your country?

What kinds of food did you eat when you were a child? Do you eat the same things now?

What is the best food to eat when you are sick?

What is your favorite food that your mother/father cooks?

Do you prefer to eat unhealthy or healthy food?

How often do you eat out?

If you could have any food right now, what would it be?

How would you describe your country’s food?

What is your favorite food? What is in it?

Can you think of any of your country’s cuisine that other countries influenced?

What is your favorite foreign food? How is it different from your country’s cuisine?

How often do you eat foreign food and how often do you eat your country’s cuisine?

Where is the best place to eat in your town? Why is it so good?

Do you eat a healthy diet? Why or why not?

What could you do to improve your diet?

Have you ever gone on a diet to improve your health or lose weight? How well did it work?

Describe your favorite food. What ingredients are in it? Why is it your favorite?

Do you eat different foods depending on the season or weather? Give some examples.

What kinds of food can you cook? Would you like to learn how to cook more types of food?