A poisonous fruit you know

Is that fruit common in your country

Have you seen that fruit?
Can that fruit be used for something
Abrus precatorius
There are numerous poisonous fruits worldwide, and some are particularly rare and hazardous to
humans if ingested. I recently learned about a fruit called Abrus precatorius, which can be toxic
and even fatal if consumed. This plant belongs to the Bean family, featuring leaves resembling
those of tamarind and bean-like fruits. Inside these fruits are attractive red-black seeds that can
easily entice children.
Licorice vines proliferate and are cultivated widely. The tree thrives in mountainous regions,
primarily found in coastal areas. In Hanoi, people sell them in bundles of strings along with
licorice leaves. Crushing licorice seeds and mixing them with water can lead to poisoning,
resulting in symptoms such as loss of appetite and fatigue.
I haven't personally encountered this flower, but I came across it in a general knowledge book.
Even if I were to come across this fruit, I would never consider consuming it.

Talk about a time when you visited somewhere and lost your important thing there
Where you went
What you lost
How did you lose that thing
Once, I had the chance to visit a dear friend in Vũng Tàu, a charming coastal city in Vietnam.
The trip was proceeding smoothly until I realized I had misplaced something crucial - my iPad.
I had brought the iPad along to maintain connections and capture memorable moments with
friends. However, following a delightful evening and engaging in various exciting activities, I
discovered that my iPad was no longer in its designated place. Confusion and worry
overwhelmed me as I began searching high and low.
I scoured from the living room to the bedroom, from the backyard to the beach near my friend's
residence. During the search, I even reached out to close friends to inquire if anyone had come
across it. Fear and regret heightened my tension during that period.
Finally, after a strenuous search, I uncovered that my iPad had been inadvertently placed in a
bag, causing me to overlook it. A mix of emotions, ranging from anxiety to joy, Overwhelmed
me upon finding it. From that experience, I gleaned an invaluable lesson about the importance of
being vigilant with important belongings during travels.
Let's talk about manias. Let's start with Beatle mania: hysterical teenagers, crying,
screaming, pandemonium. Sports mania: deafening crowds, all for one idea -- get the ball in
the net. Okay, religious mania: there's rapture, there's weeping, there's visions. Manias can
be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly. The world has a new mania.
A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming
it.
Teacher: ... change my life!
Students: I will change my life.
T: I don't want to let my parents down.
S: I don't want to let my parents down.
T: I don't ever want to let my country down.
S: I don't ever want to let my country down.
T: Most importantly ... S: Most importantly ...
T: I don't want to let myself down.
S: I don't want to let myself down.
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.
Students: A t-shirt. A dress.
JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a
Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. That's why this year
China will become the world's largest English - speaking country. (Laughter) Why English?
In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school,
or put better food on the table. Imagine a student taking a giant test for three full days. Her
score on this one test literally determines her future. She studies 12 hours a day for three
years to prepare. 25 percent of her grade is based on English. It's called the Gaokao, and
80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test. The intensity
to learn English is almost unimaginable, unless you witness it. Teacher: Perfect! Students:
Perfect!
T: Perfect! S: Perfect!
T: I want to speak perfect English.
S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak -- S: I want to speak --
T: perfect English. S: perfect English.
T: I want to change my life!
S: I want to change my life!
JW: So is English mania good or bad? Is English a tsunami, washing away other languages?
Not likely. English is the world's second language. Your native language is your life. But with
English you can become part of a wider conversation: a global conversation about global
problems, like climate change or poverty, or hunger or disease. The world has other
universal languages. Mathematics is the language of science. Music is the language of
emotions. And now English is becoming the language of problem-solving. Not because
America is pushing it, but because the world is pulling it. So English mania is a turning point.
Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities or the fall of the Berlin Wall, English represents
hope for a better future -- a future where the world has a common language to solve its
common problems. Thank you very much.
The person who apologized to me was a close friend named Tam. Tam and I had been friends for
many years, sharing numerous experiences and creating cherished memories together. Our
friendship was built on trust and mutual understanding.
One day, I discovered that money was missing from my wallet, and after some investigation, I
found out that Tam had taken it without my knowledge. This revelation was shocking and
hurtful, as I never expected such behavior from someone I considered a close confidant.
Shortly after, Tam approached me with a sincere apology. They admitted their mistake,
expressing regret and acknowledging the breach of trust. Tam explained that they were going
through a difficult financial situation and made a poor decision in desperation. The apology was
heartfelt, and Tamseemed genuinely remorseful. I decided to forgive