In the past, the spiral tips of conch shells were often used as aids for the hearing impaired. Nowadays, shells decorate many a living room cabinet. If you have a big seashell, why not close your eyes and treat yourself to a quick trip to the seaside?

过去，海螺贝壳螺旋状的尖端常被用作听障人士的助听器。如今，贝壳成了许多客厅橱柜的装饰品。如果你有一个大贝壳，何不闭上眼睛，让自己去海边度个小假呢？

(短文节选,本篇始于：贝壳传来海洋之音)