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    A myth is something that is not correct, but many people believe. There are a lot of myths about the human brain.

    One of the biggest myths is that we only use 10 percent of our brains. The next part of the myth is that if we can learn to use the rest of our brains, then we'll be much smarter. People say this all the time, but it's absolutely not true! The truth is that although we don't know everything about the human brain, we know that each part of it has an important function (功能). Modern scientists think the "10 percent myth" ridiculous(荒谬的).

    The other most popular myth is about being "right brained" or "left brained". According to this myth, people who use the right side of their brains are more artistic and creative. People who use the left side of their brains are better at math and science. This is as popular as the 10 percent myth, and it's also wrong. In 2013, a study at an American university examined the right brain and left brain myth. According to the study, we use both sides of our brains equally (相等地).

    It's true that we use different parts of our brains for different things. We use our left side for language more, and our right side when we need to pay attention. But there is no evidence (证据) that creative people use the right side more, or that scientific people use the left side more.

    We've talked about myths, so let's look at a few interesting facts about the brain. First of all, the brain feels no pain. Second, about 75 percent of the brain is made of water. It's also the fattest organ in your body. Here's another interesting fact about the brain. Around the time you turn 18 years old, it stops growing.

    Populations of white-tailed deer (白尾鹿) are growing rapidly in many parts of the United States. As populations grow, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger. Others grow up small and unhealthy. In search of food, hungry deer move closer to where humans live. They eat farm crops, vegetables and even trees. Besides, increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents.

    People admire the grace and fast speed of deer. Most people don't want these animals to be hungry and ill. Should people take action to control the growing deer populations?

Should People Take Direct Action?

    Many people think that hunting (打猎) is the best way to control the animal populations. Wildlife managers will see if there's enough food in an area and decide its carrying capacity (容量). Then hunters with licenses are sent to help control the number of deer. Hunting is usually not allowed in cities or suburbs, however.

    Some people have the idea to catch the deer and move them to other places. But this method is expensive and requires finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of ecosystem.

    Scientists are also working to develop chemicals to control the birth rate in deer populations. But this plan works for only one year at a time.

Should People Take Indirect Action?

    Some suggest bringing in natural enemies of deer, such as wolves, lions and bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats, and even humans. Other communities have built tall fences (篱笆) around areas to keep out the deer. However, this is impossible for farmers.

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    Some people are against any kind of action. They support leaving the deer alone. Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. So, let nature go its own way.

    In Chinese lunar calendar, people {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (划分) the year into 24 solar terms (节气). Start of Summer means the coming of a new {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (季节)-summer, and it begins on May 6 and ends on May 21 this year. The temperature will {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (上升) quickly during this period.

    Here are three things about how Chinese greet the Start of Summer.

    Checking one's weight

    The {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (风俗) of weighing people at the Start of Summer started from the Three Kingdoms Period and is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (仍然) popular in South China today. It's said that this practice will bring health and good luck to the people weighed.

    Eating eggs

    In ancient China, people believed a {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (圆的) egg was a symbol of a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer was a good {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (愿望) for good health. People put leftover tea into boiled water together with eggs to create "tea egg ".Today it has become a {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (当地的) snack in many places of China.

    Taking care of the heart

    According to Chinese traditional medicine, Start of Summer is a key time to moisten the heart. When it grows hot, heat can affect human health. So people {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (更喜欢) food such as fruit and vegetables rich in vitamins and cool in nature.