Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, "Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile."

　　People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. "How far away is the post office?" you ask. "Oh," they answer, "it's about five minutes from here." You say, "Yes, but how many miles away is it?" They don't know.

　　It's true that a person doesn't know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, 'Sorry, I have no idea." But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don't know." People in Yucatan believe that "I don't know" is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

21. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _________

　　A. describe the place carefully B. show him a map of the place

　　C. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell him the names of the streets

22. What is the place where people measure distance in time?

　　A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D. Iowa.

23. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ________

　　A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for fun

　　The 14-year-old, Amit Dodani, a talented speaker and persuasive debater at school, suffered as a child from a speech disorder.

　　He began working with a speech therapist (理疗师) when he was 6 years old, but it was his decision to try out for debate team at the end of seventh grade that helped him most.

　　"That experience changed my life," he wrote after his team went on to nationals. "It gave me hope, and helped me see my own true potential."

　　Since he launched MynameMystory last year, the site has attracted national and even international attention. Amit's mom said her son's website is meant to send a message that no one is alone in their experience, showing how people overcame their challenges and how others can, too.

　　"The big thing that clicked in Amit was the belief that people are really needed (to help each other) in this country," she said. "I wasn't surprised he wanted to do this, because at such a young age he had this spirit in him."

　　In addition to the website, Amit also wanted to expand the idea of sharing stories. So he asked his friends and classmates to donate books to distribute to local hospitals. He hoped to collect perhaps 1,000, but in just two weeks, he received more than 2,300 donations.

　　"There was an absolute connection between the website and books," Amit said. "But books are something that can really make a difference to someone who is in the hospital and can't go to school."

　　Amit said he's hoping to organize a large live event for MynameMystory at the end of this year at Chaminade High School in West Hills. Those who shared their stories on the website will be invited to speak and encourage others to share their stories of overcoming challenges.

　　"We're hoping for big things," Amit said. "We have a lot of events planned out for the future. The goal is basically to inspire people in a different way."

24. What helped change Amit's speaking ability most effectively?

　　A. His speech therapist. B. His mother's care

　　C. His debating experience. D. His teacher's efforts.

25. What's the purpose of Amit's setting up the website MynameMystory ?

A. To attract national and international attention.