your heart and offering the world your unique gifts, you will inspire others to do so. The world needs you!"

24.What has been influencing Dana's work experience most?

A. Her hobby B. Her family

C. Her science teacher D. Her swim instructor

25.Why does Dana make mermaid tails?

A. She needs them to protect her.

B. She wants to swim like a mermaid.

C. She needs to make money with them.

D. She wants to take photos of mermaids.

26.Being a marine naturalist helps Dana ______.

A. get along well with sea life

B. discover her outstanding gifts

C. appreciate the beauty of other people

D. feel comfortable both underwater and on land

27.Dana encourages people to __________.

A. help those in need

B. love marine animals

C. try to realize their dreams

D. protect the marine environment

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　C

　It is becoming a growing trend that more and more consumers across the country are using cashless payment methods. The rapid development of third-party mobile payment tools is helping to boost cashless payments across the country, said Dong Ximiao, a researcher at the Renmin University of China.

　Transactions (交易) involving third-party mobile payments rose by 46.8 percent in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the previous quarter to 18.8 trillion yuan, according to a report released in May.

　Although there were 3.4 billion third-party payment accounts in total in China in 2016, China is not the first country to seek a cashless society. Developed states like Sweden, Denmark and Singapore are also witnessing that increase.

　However, the rapid development of cashless payments does not mean there are no challenges and criticisms. Alibaba's Hema store, where customers can shop, dine and order commodities for delivery from their mobile phones via Alipay, has come into the spotlight recently. Media reports said that consumers can't purchase goods with cash there, which would be considered illegal.

Alipay and WeChat Pay, the nation's two major third-party mobile payment tools, also launched campaigns this month to encourage more merchants and customers to