Whales use sound to get information around them. By constantly 【小题1】 (send) out sounds that hit underwater objects and come back, whales receive information. This way of using sound is called sonar. Recently, scientists have found that whales 【小题2】 (harm) by the powerful sonar coming from ships. This problem is being studied, and people’s level of awareness of the problem is 【小题3】 (high) than ever before. Now ships around the world are trying to be more careful when using sonar.

There are a great number of festivals around the world every year, most of which are just for human beings.【小题1】 (actual), there is one day for animals—World Animal Day.

World Animal Day is a day on【小题2】the whole world cares for animals and【小题3】 (work) towards the health and happiness of animals. It【小题4】(hold) on October 4th of each year. The goal is to make【小题5】earth a better place for these human friends.

World Animal Day can be celebrated in many different【小题6】(way). One way is that people can buy some books on how to protect animals to educate【小题7】(they). Meanwhile, what people can also do is to email their local newspaper or social media website to tell them the【小题8】(important) of the day. Other possible ways include donating or【小题9】(volunteer) at local shelters; adding animal-friendly equipment【小题10】your garden such as birdbaths; adopting a homeless animal or even just buying your favorite animal a special meal.

Monocle reaches Sconser, on Scotland's remote northern Isle of Skye, late on a dreary Thursday afternoon. A van decorated with the image of a scallop（扇贝）【小题1】 (park) outside a white-washed house on a slope overlooking Loch Sligachan - it's a sign that we've reached the right place.

David made the permanent move to Skye in 【小题2】 early twenties and soon hit upon the idea of farming scallops. "It took years of trials: different methods searching for different spots." But from failure 【小题3】 (come) understanding and in 1988 requested a Crown Estate lease from the local government office. After a lengthy process he was given a patch of water close to his home. "We had to prove our intervention was going to benefit the natural habitat of the bay, and 【小题4】 we were going to be caretakers of the ecosystem," says David. The area remains open【小题5】 anybody for passage and fishing, but his prized scallops must not be disturbed.

The next morning we head to the shore to meet David's son Ben, who is busy unloading bags of fresh shells - 350 at Ben's best guess. He's just helped his father to unzip his heavy wetsuit. Ben's first shop is Portree (the island's biggest town) and a restaurant called Dulse & Brose. "Everything is locally sourced; it is our responsibility 【小题6】 (help) sustain these businesses," says head chef Peter Cullen, as he cracks open one of the scallops in his kitchen. The rest of the orders will reach restaurants all over Skye, 【小题7】 (range) from smaller venues to Michelin-starred Lochbay in the nearby settlement of Stein.

What sets Sconser seallops apart is the manner in which they are cultivated. Firstly, David dives in to shift young scallops from the deeper water off the coast into the shallows; left in their natural habitat they are subject to predators and unpredictable conditions. The change in setting also provides access to more light and nutrients. 【小题8】 they're large enough they are dived and moved again - hence the "twice - dived" term seen on menus.

David's isn't the only food-focused firm 【小题9】 has thrived in his Scottish outpost. From the Isle of Skye Distillers' gin to the Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company. Sconser Scallops is one of a growing number of start - ups using environmentally friendly methods with success. Ben's own effort is next : a line of skincare products made of locally 【小题10】 (harvest) seaweed. "There is so much potential on Skye," he says, "I wouldn't live anywhere else."