Summer is a great time to hit the beach, but a few East Coast beach goers have recently had their fun in the sun turned into a nightmare. In July alone, there have been at least five known shark attacks at Carolina beaches. Although shark attacks are actually quite rare, these animals still inspire fear in ocean waters. 【小题1】

Skip feeding time.

【小题2】 Of course, an attack can happen at any hour of the day or night, but night-time and its transitions are statistically the worst times to be in the water. It is believed that the lack of visibility during these hours makes it easier for the sharks to mistake you for one of their typical prey animals.

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You don't need to dump shark repellent（驱鲨剂）into the sea when you swim, but it helps to be less attractive as a target. Since sharks tend to attack individuals, swim or surf in groups. Don't wear brightly colored or high-contrast swimwear that is attractive to sharks, and leave the shiny jewelry at home in case of being mistaken for the scales（鳞片）of a fish. 【小题4】 Playfully splashing（泼打戏水）around resembles sharks' prey in trap.

Fight back.

When a shark wants to eat you, you'll know in advance: It will hunch its back, lower its fins, and rush at you in a zigzag pattern. Use your dive knife or anything else you' re packing to discourage it. 【小题5】 If you are completely unarmed, punch the shark's super sensitive nose or stab at its eyes or gills. If the shark bites into you, don't give up. Get aggressive and do some damage to the shark. It might just let go.

Are you afraid of sharks? What about snakes or spiders? Put those fears aside：because in the U.S. you’re far more likely to be killed or injured by a deer skipping across the road．

Deer cause more than 200 humans deaths each year, plus some 29,000 injuries，all because of l.2 million collisions between vehicles and deer．Most incidents occur in the eastern U.S. , where deer prosper without natural predators like wolves and mountain lions．

‘‘That’s the region in the U.S. where deer-vehicle collisions are such a problem，and where it seems like an effective large carnivore reintroduction could make a really big difference．’’ says wildlife biologist Laura Prugh from University of Washington．She thinks it would help to reintroduce predators like mountain lions，also known as cougars，pumas or panthers，to parts of their historic range from which they’ve been driven out．

The researchers say that bringing the predators back to the eastern U.S. would mean 22 percent fewer collisions between cars and deer over three decades．Each year would see five fewer human deaths，680 fewer injuries and a savings of some $50 million．Sophie L. Gilbert thinks there are great socioeconomic benefits of large predator restoration through reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions and she says，“Cougars have shown that they can coexist in short distance with people，with very few conflicts，in a lot of areas out west．”

Still，some folks might be understandably nervous about this kind of plan．After all , reintroducing predators doesn’t come without risks to pets and to livestock，and very occasionally to people．

“Our fear of large predators is so natural and intense that I don’t think it’s possible to just completely clear it with statistics…what I hope is that knowing that there actually can be some measurable benefits might make people a little more supportive and maybe balance that fear a little bit．”says Laura．

Have you always dreamed of having a garden,but thought you didn’t have enough space (空间)? 【小题1】 With a little planning and creativity. you can still make a beautiful garden from the small outdoor space Here are some tips that you can follow.

Plan your layout (布局) carefully. 【小题2】 Consider the overall arrangement of the space and create different zones for different purposes. You may want to make an outline or use a design tool to imagine it. Or it’s a good choice to search online for digital garden planners to help you deign the layout 【小题3】 If you have limited space,it’s important to select plants that will grow well in your garden. Look for plants that suit the climate,soil type,and growing conditions. Or choose dense or small sizes of plants to make the best use of your space

Make use of vertical (垂直的) space. One of the best ways to make the most of your small garden is to use vertical gardening skills. Vertical gardening is an excellent way to add more greenery to your small garden without taking up too much space. 【小题4】 You can also use hanging baskets to add more greenery to your space.

Include the eatable into your garden. Growing your own food is not only satisfying,but it can also save you money on groceries Even if you only have a small garden. you can still consider growing various fruits,vegetables, which can be grown ta containers like boxes and pots. 【小题5】

With these tips in mind,you can create a beautiful and productive garden in even the smallest space. Happy gardening!