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It's that time of year to celebrate this light-hearted holiday.
這是一年中慶祝這個輕鬆愉快假日的時刻。
　Each year, holidays are held to mark special occasions like the winning of a war or the birth of a famous president. Some other holidays like Christmas and Chinese New Year are _(1)_ so that families can get together and spend time with each other. There is only one holiday, though, that annually celebrates acting silly—April Fools' Day.
　　In some parts of the world, April Fools' Day is referred to _(2)_ All Fools' Day, while the French call it Poisson d'Avril, which means April Fish. On this day in France, school children _(3)_ tape fish to each other's backs hoping they don't get caught. It's _(4)_ whether the fish is a symbol of Jesus Christ, who was represented as a fish in early times, or if it has to do with Pisces, the zodiac sign which is a fish and is close to April. The only thing _(5)_ really matters about April Fish is that kids get a kick out of it.
　　The origins of April Fools' Day aren't _(6)_ clear either, but the most widely accepted theory centers around France's New Year's Day moving from the end of March to the beginning of January in the mid-1500s. Up until then, _(7)_ of New Year's Week ended on April 1. French ruler King Charles IX decided that France would _(8)_ the more modern Gregorian calendar at that time in 1564. The problem was that many people were unhappy about the switch and _(9)_ to follow the king's rule. Eventually, those people were thought of as _(10)_ and became the butt of jokes when they were invited to parties on April 1 that never happened.

Many people are affected by aerophobia.
許多人都深受飛行恐懼症影響。
　Despite a number of well-publicized airplane crashes, flying is still much safer than driving or taking the bus. Some blame the media for creating the false impression that flying is more dangerous. Critics claim that by over-sensationalizing these unfortunate incidents, the media obscure the fact that air traffic safety is continually improving. In fact, commercial airlines remain _(1)_ mode of transportation by far. Still, some people are terrified to fly and suffer from aerophobia, which is an _(2)_ fear of flying. This disorder _(3)_ a surprising number of people from all walks of life. Recently, NBA rookie Royce White of the Houston Rockets revealed that he was afraid to fly and planned to take a bus _(4)_ possible to games. Unfortunately, his plan didn't work out, and he is causing a lot of trouble for the team.
　　Fortunately, effective treatment is available and usually does not require medication. According to Dr. Todd Farchione, a psychologist at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, 80 percent of those treated respond _(5)_. Treatment focuses first on identifying and challenging the patient's fear-provoking thoughts. The next step is gradually to get the person to _(6)_ the fear by having them imagine they are flying and then finally having them do it. Many programs use flight simulators with video screens that look like windows and show the ground and various airports. According to Caitlin Condon of Cambridge, Massachusetts, information was the key _(7)_ her recovery. She did her own research and found that was good enough to eliminate her fear. Now she flies anytime she wants.

Many people are affected by aerophobia.
許多人都深受飛行恐懼症影響。
　Despite a number of well-publicized airplane crashes, flying is still much safer than driving or taking the bus. Some blame the media for creating the false impression that flying is more dangerous. Critics claim that by over-sensationalizing these unfortunate incidents, the media obscure the fact that air traffic safety is continually improving. In fact, commercial airlines remain _(1)_ mode of transportation by far. Still, some people are terrified to fly and suffer from aerophobia, which is an _(2)_ fear of flying. This disorder _(3)_ a surprising number of people from all walks of life. Recently, NBA rookie Royce White of the Houston Rockets revealed that he was afraid to fly and planned to take a bus _(4)_ possible to games. Unfortunately, his plan didn't work out, and he is causing a lot of trouble for the team.
　　Fortunately, effective treatment is available and usually does not require medication. According to Dr. Todd Farchione, a psychologist at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, 80 percent of those treated respond _(5)_. Treatment focuses first on identifying and challenging the patient's fear-provoking thoughts. The next step is gradually to get the person to _(6)_ the fear by having them imagine they are flying and then finally having them do it. Many programs use flight simulators with video screens that look like windows and show the ground and various airports. According to Caitlin Condon of Cambridge, Massachusetts, information was the key _(7)_ her recovery. She did her own research and found that was good enough to eliminate her fear. Now she flies anytime she wants.

The Bangkok Tree House is just the place for people that want to be at one with nature.
曼谷樹屋是人們想與自然融為一體的理想之地。

The Bangkok Tree House is just the place for people that want to be at one with nature.
曼谷樹屋是人們想與自然融為一體的理想之地。

Jon Bon Jovi runs a pay-what-you-can restaurant in New Jersey.
瓊．邦喬飛於紐澤西州經營一家『隨你付』餐廳。

Jon Bon Jovi runs a pay-what-you-can restaurant in New Jersey.
瓊．邦喬飛於紐澤西州經營一家『隨你付』餐廳。

Learn what the rest of the world is doing for the environment.
看看世界其他地方為自然環境做了些什麼。

Learn what the rest of the world is doing for the environment.
看看世界其他地方為自然環境做了些什麼。

The social movement known as fair trade is out to make trading conditions better.
這項被稱為公平貿易的社會運動讓買賣環境更加完善。