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We recycle rubbish, so why not language? Recycling language means using vocabulary that you have learnt before again and again. However, unlike rubbish that piles up in our environment, if we do not recycle language, we simply forget it. So how do you recycle language? There are basically three ways to do it. The firs...
[ "Reading.", "Listening.", "Writing.", "Speaking." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We recycle rubbish, so why not language? Recycling language means using vocabulary that you have learnt before again and again. However, unlike rubbish that piles up in our environment, if we do not recycle language, we simply forget it. So how do yo...
A recent survey of 2000 parents in Britain showed that they are often afraid of science questions asked by their curious children only because they have no idea what the answer is. Here is a list of some simple questions that you can ask your parents to see if they know the answers. Q: Why is the sky blue? A: You proba...
[ "Why is the sky blue?", "Why is the moon able to be seen during the daytime?", "Why do birds travel in winter?", "Where do honeybees go in winter?" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A recent survey of 2000 parents in Britain showed that they are often afraid of science questions asked by their curious children only because they have no idea what the answer is. Here is a list of some simple questions that you can ask your parents ...
The nine-year-old Marc Yu is called Little Mozart. He is too short to reach the pedals of a piano. Marc, from California, USA, says, "The problem is that my legs aren't straight enough, so I have to get very close to the piano." Marc's 34-year-old mother played Beethoven's CDs to him when she was pregnant . Marc star...
[ "China", "France", "Canada", "the United States" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The nine-year-old Marc Yu is called Little Mozart. He is too short to reach the pedals of a piano. Marc, from California, USA, says, "The problem is that my legs aren't straight enough, so I have to get very close to the piano." Marc's 34-year-old m...
The Americans have been voted the world's "funniest nationality" ---the one "best at making people laugh" ---in a global poll , which also names the Germans the "least funny" nationality and the British "not as funny as they think". 30,000 people across 15 countries were asked to name both the "funniest" and "least fu...
[ "The author wants to show that Germans are good at telling jokes.", "The author wants to confirm what Mark Twain said.", "The author wants to prove that Germans are not funny at all.", "The author just wants to say that swallowing a sponge is no harm." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The Americans have been voted the world's "funniest nationality" ---the one "best at making people laugh" ---in a global poll , which also names the Germans the "least funny" nationality and the British "not as funny as they think". 30,000 people acr...
Scientists have long puzzled over how iguanas, a group of lizards mostly found in the Americas, came to live in the isolated Pacific islands of Fiji and Tonga. Some scientists used to suppose that they must have traveled there on a raft, a journey of around 5,000 miles from South America to the islands. There are docu...
[ "They were once discovered in America.", "They traveled by raft to Fiji and Tonga.", "They could survive in poor living conditions.", "They moved to Fiji and Tonga from Australia." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Scientists have long puzzled over how iguanas, a group of lizards mostly found in the Americas, came to live in the isolated Pacific islands of Fiji and Tonga. Some scientists used to suppose that they must have traveled there on a raft, a journey of...
In 2012, the Tower of London welcomed two new inhabitants: a pair of ravens named Jubilee and Grip. Their arrival celebrated the bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth. This Grip was the third of the Tower ravens to be named after the novelist's own pet birD. One of his predecessors was resident during World War Two...
[ "Because the bird was very strange looking.", "Because Dickens liked the bird immeasurably.", "Because Barnaby needs a companion who was always with him.", "Because Dickens wanted to base one character of his novel on him." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In 2012, the Tower of London welcomed two new inhabitants: a pair of ravens named Jubilee and Grip. Their arrival celebrated the bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth. This Grip was the third of the Tower ravens to be named after the novelist's own pet bir...
Throughout the centuries, various writers have contributed greatly to the literary treasure trove of books lining the shelves of today's libraries. In addition to writing interesting material, many famous writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe, were larger-than-life characters with personal histories that are as interesting ...
[ "Henry David Thoreau was passionately opposed to horrible events.", "Anne Rice always used a pen name to conceal her true identity.", "Herman Melville stayed with man-eaters during his naval service.", "O Henry's life was color1ful though he had lots of difficulties." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Throughout the centuries, various writers have contributed greatly to the literary treasure trove of books lining the shelves of today's libraries. In addition to writing interesting material, many famous writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe, were larger-...
China needs to set absolute restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions if it is to fulfill its aim to set up a carbon market over the next five years, a cabinet office think tank said in a paper. "It is only under an absolute emissions cap that carbon emission permits will become a scarce resource and possess the qualit...
[ "Air pollution is still increasing the problem of climate change all over the world.", "China is still resisting cutting emissions as it is necessary for the manufacturing industry.", "China believes that it is free from meeting international standards on emissions.", "China will need to cut its emissions in ...
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: China needs to set absolute restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions if it is to fulfill its aim to set up a carbon market over the next five years, a cabinet office think tank said in a paper. "It is only under an absolute emissions cap that carbon ...
Here's an interview to a pilot about his life. (R="Reporter;" P= Pilot) R: How much time do pilots actually spend flying a plane? P: It varies (WES'J) from about 20 minutes on some domestic flights to as much as 18 hours on international flights. It all depends on if the flight is a short- or long-haul flight. R: Do ...
[ "How to keep passengers safe?", "How long do pilots actually spend flying a plane?", "How to deal with jet lag?", "How to take breaks during flying." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Here's an interview to a pilot about his life. (R="Reporter;" P= Pilot) R: How much time do pilots actually spend flying a plane? P: It varies (WES'J) from about 20 minutes on some domestic flights to as much as 18 hours on international flights. It all dep...
Contestants from around the world met in Pomona, California, this month to test their skills at things like driving a car, walking down stairs, and opening doors. Sounds easy, right? But the competitors weren't people--they were robots! The bots were participating in the final round of the US's DARPA(Defense Advanced ...
[ "challenge all the tasks", "have a good sense of smell", "complete their tasks in an hour", "act in the dark in the whole process" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Contestants from around the world met in Pomona, California, this month to test their skills at things like driving a car, walking down stairs, and opening doors. Sounds easy, right? But the competitors weren't people--they were robots! The bots were ...
The wedding between Prince Wiliam and Kate Middleton on April 29 has focused the world's camera lenses on the UK. In Britain, there is a constant debate about the relevance of the royal family to modern British society. However, Windsor (the family name of the British Royal Family) and Middleton have been seen to re...
[ "To introduce Prince William's wedding arrangements in detail.", "To comment on the significance of the royal wedding.", "To question the relevance of the royal family in modern British society.", "To explain why the royal wedding is linked with the 2012 Olympics." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The wedding between Prince Wiliam and Kate Middleton on April 29 has focused the world's camera lenses on the UK. In Britain, there is a constant debate about the relevance of the royal family to modern British society. However, Windsor (the family name of...
It is thought that crying is hardly an activity encouraged by society. Tear, whether they are of sorrow, anger, or joy, typically make Americans feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. The shedder of tears is likely to apologize, even when a great tragedy was the cause. The observer of tears is likely to do everything po...
[ "it is unnatural for people to shed tears", "we can reduce our stress by shedding tears", "shedders of tears can't get help by crying loudly", "unlike animals, humans can shed tears for survival" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is thought that crying is hardly an activity encouraged by society. Tear, whether they are of sorrow, anger, or joy, typically make Americans feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. The shedder of tears is likely to apologize, even when a great tragedy was t...
Should you stay at home to look after your child,or return to work? Maybe you don't have the option.Combining work and motherhood is an issue faced by increasing numbers of women every day. New research for the Institute for Economic and Social Research could solve this quandary once and for all.In short,it concludes t...
[ "mothers should keep a balance between work and family life", "the more money mothers make,the worse their children will be", "mothers should make as much money as they can", "it would be better for mothers to be with children at home" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Should you stay at home to look after your child,or return to work? Maybe you don't have the option.Combining work and motherhood is an issue faced by increasing numbers of women every day. New research for the Institute for Economic and Social Resear...
But that did not really surprise me much. I knew very well that in addition to the great planets-- such as the Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Venus-- to which we have given names, there are also hundreds of others, some of which are so small that one has a hard time seeing them through the telescope. When an astronomer discover...
[ "They lack imagination.", "They don't really understand life.", "They don't like Turkish costume.", "They show no tolerance towards children." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: But that did not really surprise me much. I knew very well that in addition to the great planets-- such as the Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Venus-- to which we have given names, there are also hundreds of others, some of which are so small that one has a har...
There are many travel destinations across the globe. What confuses a person most is which travel destination to choose. When choosing a destination for a vacation or a trip, you need to decide what that destination has to offer to you. Meanwhile, you should also take many factors into consideration, so that the decisio...
[ "Students majoring in tourism", "Foreign travelers", "travel agencies", "Travel planners" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are many travel destinations across the globe. What confuses a person most is which travel destination to choose. When choosing a destination for a vacation or a trip, you need to decide what that destination has to offer to you. Meanwhile, you ...
Please come to meet a family from Canada. The girl's name is Wendy. Her family are in China now. Her father and mother work in Shanghai. Wendy's father is an office worker and her mother teaches English in a school. Wendy has two brothers but no sisters. They are all students but they are in different school. She is in...
[ "Wendy's father", "Wendy's mother", "Wendy's brother", "Wendy's sister" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Please come to meet a family from Canada. The girl's name is Wendy. Her family are in China now. Her father and mother work in Shanghai. Wendy's father is an office worker and her mother teaches English in a school. Wendy has two brothers but no sisters. They...
Jack had an unusual experience last night. He is sharing it with his friends. Ken and May. Ken: What were you doing, Jack? What did you see? Jack: It was half past nine last night and I was getting ready for bed. I heard some strange noise outside while I was brushing my teeth. I wondered what was happening and I went ...
[ "A horrible dream", "A Flying saucer", "A Ghost's visit", "Alien's visit" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Jack had an unusual experience last night. He is sharing it with his friends. Ken and May. Ken: What were you doing, Jack? What did you see? Jack: It was half past nine last night and I was getting ready for bed. I heard some strange noise outside while I was...
The other day I heard a few local musicians talking: "I hate all the pianos in this town and I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They cannot even understand rhythm .""Nobody wants to pay musicians anything. I'm sick of all the people who want you to play without paying you."... One younger musician said, "Ther...
[ "He is more active than the others.", "He can earn more than the others.", "He has more things to do than the others.", "His attitude is more positive than the others." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The other day I heard a few local musicians talking: "I hate all the pianos in this town and I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They cannot even understand rhythm .""Nobody wants to pay musicians anything. I'm sick of all the people who want...
Kendall Ciesemier says she's like any other schoolgirl. She keeps herself busy with school, friends and family. There is one thing, though. Not many other 14-year-olds can say they run a successful charity helping children in Africa. In three years, the eighth-grader from the US has raised $100,000 for African AIDS orp...
[ "She had been seriously ill.", "She is an American schoolgirl.", "She sells uniforms to kids.", "She runs a successful charity." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Kendall Ciesemier says she's like any other schoolgirl. She keeps herself busy with school, friends and family. There is one thing, though. Not many other 14-year-olds can say they run a successful charity helping children in Africa. In three years, t...
A scientist plans to investigate the nervous system of sea slugs. What should the scientist do first?
[ "Develop a theory about sea slugs that can be tested.", "Go to the ocean to observe the behavior of sea slugs.", "Obtain several sea slugs and conduct experiments with them.", "Review the research other scientists have done on sea slugs." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A scientist plans to investigate the nervous system of sea slugs. What should the scientist do first? Answer: Review the research other scientists have done on sea slugs.
In the past few years development in medical technology has made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and machines are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favor of these life extending measures, and they argue that people ...
[ "The Right to Live", "The Right to Die", "The Doctor's Duty", "The Right to Live or Die" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In the past few years development in medical technology has made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and machines are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favor o...
Mary is an American girl. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith find work in China. So Mary is living in China now with her parents. Mr. Smith works in a big shop. Mrs. Smith teaches English in a middle school. Mary goes to school from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays she goes to the library with her mother. She likes reading ...
[ "Mary goes to school from Monday to Saturday.", "Mary goes to the library with her father on Saturdays.", "Mary studied at home last Saturday morning.", "Mary likes reading magazines in the library." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mary is an American girl. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith find work in China. So Mary is living in China now with her parents. Mr. Smith works in a big shop. Mrs. Smith teaches English in a middle school. Mary goes to school from Monday to Friday. On Saturday...
Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting , family trips, and birdwatching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today! Dam Release Whitewater Rafting Ex...
[ "$310.", "$330.", "$390.", "$610." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting , family trips, and birdwatching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips avai...
Facebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage - with social media now a factor in an increasing number of divorce cases, say lawyers. One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouse's postings of Facebook or other online sites, according to research. A similar perce...
[ "Facebook, a Multifunctional Tool", "Social Media, a Threat to Marriage", "Posting Pictures is Killing Marriage", "Argument about Social Media Sites" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Facebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage - with social media now a factor in an increasing number of divorce cases, say lawyers. One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouse's postings of Facebook ...
It is Mother's Day. John is busy with his work during the day. When he passes by a flower shop in the evening, he thinks, 'I'll send Mum some roses .' While John is looking at the flowers, a young man comes inside. 'How many roses can I buy for only five dollars , madam?' he asks. The shopkeeper tells him that a dozen...
[ "tell his mother he loved her himself", "ask his mother for more money", "tell his mother the young man's story", "ask his mother if she likes roses" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is Mother's Day. John is busy with his work during the day. When he passes by a flower shop in the evening, he thinks, 'I'll send Mum some roses .' While John is looking at the flowers, a young man comes inside. 'How many roses can I buy for only five dol...
People say teenagers are no good. They make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive recklessly up and down America's main streets; they carry chips on their shoulders as big as the Sears Tower. And at least some of the time those things are true. But we shouldn't forget that there are hard moments in the life of a...
[ "The boy 's speech moved no one present at the funeral except the writer", "The boy's being good at expressing himself enabled him to draw everyone's attention", "The boy was too grieved to accept the fact that his grandmother had passed away", "The writer didn't expect the event would affect him" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People say teenagers are no good. They make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive recklessly up and down America's main streets; they carry chips on their shoulders as big as the Sears Tower. And at least some of the time those things are true. But we ...
An unpleasant habit of announcing the death of a celebrity has sprung in recent years, when in fact the subject is alive and well. The latest blatantly false was the supposed death of Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan from a heart attack. It spread rapidly on the Chinese blogosphere and Twitter in the West, and there w...
[ "It spread slowly on the Chinese blogosphere and Twitter in the West", "The US President Barack Obama paid homage to the martial arts hero.", "Jackie Chan was angry at the false news.", "A blogger with the handle \"SKIPHOPZ\" was the source of the false news." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). An unpleasant habit of announcing the death of a celebrity has sprung in recent years, when in fact the subject is alive and well. The latest blatantly false was the supposed death of Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan from a heart attack. It spread rapidly on...
In most situations, light helps us see. But when it comes to looking at the night sky, light is actually a kind of pollution. It prevents our view of some of life's most striking sights: stars, planets, and even galaxies . "When I was a little boy, I loved the night sky. I remember looking up and the sky was filled wit...
[ "people in remote areas can see more stars than those in big cities", "over one third Americans can see our own galaxy", "about one in three Americans in big cities can see our own galaxy", "Americans can only see 200 to 300 stars" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In most situations, light helps us see. But when it comes to looking at the night sky, light is actually a kind of pollution. It prevents our view of some of life's most striking sights: stars, planets, and even galaxies . "When I was a little boy, I ...
Top 5 Must See Places in Beijing Beijing is an old capital city with a lot of tourists attractions. What is the most representative place in Beijing? The answers are various. Here are the Top 5 Must See Places in Beijing. 1. Forbidden City The Forbidden City is the ideal place for you to begin your exploration of Beiji...
[ "The artistic architectural design of the Summer Palace.", "Wandering about on the Tian'anmen Square.", "The sunrise on the Badaling Great Wall.", "Exercises of Kungfu and Taiji in the Temple of Heaven. [:Zxxk.Com]" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Top 5 Must See Places in Beijing Beijing is an old capital city with a lot of tourists attractions. What is the most representative place in Beijing? The answers are various. Here are the Top 5 Must See Places in Beijing. 1. Forbidden City The Forbidd...
There is always a man who stands on different comers of the street in our city, holding a sign that reads "Will work for food for my family". Normally I don't have much money to help him. When my mother is with me and she sometimes makes me pull over and then she will hand him some money. Tonight, I was on my way to th...
[ "She didn't like to help the man at first.", "She didn't think she should judge the man personally.", "She knew the beggar was legitimately struggling.", "She didn't think the man was able to work." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There is always a man who stands on different comers of the street in our city, holding a sign that reads "Will work for food for my family". Normally I don't have much money to help him. When my mother is with me and she sometimes makes me pull over and then...
A young man is lying in hospital sadly. The 24-year-old lost his right leg. The doctor said that his long history of smoking was the reason. "I first smoked when I was 14. _ made me feel like a man and I thought it looked cool. Now I know I was wrong," said the young man. It is a mistake many young people make. Accordi...
[ "Many stars think smoking is cool.", "People who smoke can only live to be 22.", "It's a big problem that many young people smoke.", "Many young smokers first smoked before the age of 10." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A young man is lying in hospital sadly. The 24-year-old lost his right leg. The doctor said that his long history of smoking was the reason. "I first smoked when I was 14. _ made me feel like a man and I thought it looked cool. Now I know I was wrong," said t...
Gadgets can be wildly expensive and quickly out-of-date, but Steven Poole is still the first to buy them. Technological innovations are often quite stupid. The idea that you might want to walk down the street holding a mobile phone in front of your face, just to experience the wonders of video calling, is clearly r...
[ "Approving.", "Doubtful.", "Critical.", "Ashamed." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Gadgets can be wildly expensive and quickly out-of-date, but Steven Poole is still the first to buy them. Technological innovations are often quite stupid. The idea that you might want to walk down the street holding a mobile phone in front of your face, ...
A man once had a dream about the Black Forest in Germany. In his dream he was walking in the forest when two men ran out and tried to throw him to the ground. He ran off as fast as he could, but they followed him. He reached a place where he saw two roads in front of him, one to the right and the other to the left. Whi...
[ "the man knew something about The Black Forest before he went there", "the man had a good memory but bad luck", "people should not believe their dreams because they never come true", "people should believe dreams because they always can save their lives" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A man once had a dream about the Black Forest in Germany. In his dream he was walking in the forest when two men ran out and tried to throw him to the ground. He ran off as fast as he could, but they followed him. He reached a place where he saw two r...
objects made of what cause refraction of light?
[ "wind", "wood", "melted sand", "soil" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: objects made of what cause refraction of light? Answer: melted sand
Do you get enough sleep? With so much homework, it's often difficult to get the rest you need. But you need to try, because sleep keeps you healthy and it stops you getting fat. Recently, a group of US scientists did a study of kids aged between 8 and 13. The studt found that if kids sleep for just one extra hour each ...
[ "10 to 11 hours", "8 to 9 hours", "8 to 13 hours", "8 to 11 hours" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you get enough sleep? With so much homework, it's often difficult to get the rest you need. But you need to try, because sleep keeps you healthy and it stops you getting fat. Recently, a group of US scientists did a study of kids aged between 8 and 13. The...
The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism , are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries. History has witnessed the endless productions of Shakes...
[ "Are Artistic Values Universal?", "Are Popular Arts Permanent?", "Is Human Nature Uniform?", "Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism , are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centu...
Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now. Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write about. When ...
[ "mother", "father", "school life", "life in different cities" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now. Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzh...
My husband, Michael, a manager of an ordinary company, came home from work one day saying, "It's not looking good." At midnight,I woke up seeing him sitting in a chair,his hand on his forehead. I was worried.I had to cheer him up and help ourselves financially. As an advisor for top companies and a teacher in creative ...
[ "Every man is the architect of his own fortune", "A good fame is better than a good face", "An ounce of luck is better than a pound of wisdom", "A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My husband, Michael, a manager of an ordinary company, came home from work one day saying, "It's not looking good." At midnight,I woke up seeing him sitting in a chair,his hand on his forehead. I was worried.I had to cheer him up and help ourselves financiall...
Violin prodigies , I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world's greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. "It is very clear," ...
[ "The Making of Music Prodigies", "Training of Musicians in the World", "Music and Society", "Jewish Contribution to Music" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Violin prodigies , I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world's greatest vi...
In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don't like to live in a house that is number 13. People don't like to have parties with thirteen people. People don't like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine and four...
[ "The author was born on the thirteenth.", "The author's elder brother passed his exams on the thirteenth.", "The author's elder brother married on the thirteenth.", "Thirteen was a lucky number for the author's brother." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don't like to live in a house that is number 13. People don't like to have parties with thirteen people. People don't like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Als...
"BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side. We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street. The street lights were...
[ "The father treats his son in an unfair way.", "The father is actually kind to his son.", "The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son.", "The father is always finding fault with his son." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side. We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out...
I've ridden a lot of buses in my time. There was the one in India that was so crowded, I had to climb onto the top just to breathe. Neither will I forget the bus in South Africa that was almost taken up by monkeys. No matter how entertaining they were at the time, none can compare to my first ride on what I now call th...
[ "helped the author onto the bus", "were friendly even to strangers", "each cooked the author a bowl of soup", "finally became the author's friends" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I've ridden a lot of buses in my time. There was the one in India that was so crowded, I had to climb onto the top just to breathe. Neither will I forget the bus in South Africa that was almost taken up by monkeys. No matter how entertaining they were at the ...
Take a book, leave a book. Public bookshelves are appearing across Germany on street corners, city squares and supermarkets. In these free-for-all libraries, people can take whatever they want to read, and leave behind anything they want for others. There is no need to register , no exact date to return books and you c...
[ "All the people.", "Only educated people.", "Those who live in rich neighborhoods.", "Those who have reached a certain age." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Take a book, leave a book. Public bookshelves are appearing across Germany on street corners, city squares and supermarkets. In these free-for-all libraries, people can take whatever they want to read, and leave behind anything they want for others. T...
Research by the Institute of Education (IOE) in London found that men who went to single-sex schools were not only more likely to be separated from a partner or divorced, but also more likely to be depressed by middle age. The chances of women having successful marriages were not affected by whether they were educated ...
[ "comprises a wide range of schools", "has a close link with women's marriage", "influences men's chances of getting married", "may increase the risk of divorce for men in later life" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Research by the Institute of Education (IOE) in London found that men who went to single-sex schools were not only more likely to be separated from a partner or divorced, but also more likely to be depressed by middle age. The chances of women having successf...
Boys and girls,as we all know,most people,especially young people ,tend to care about their hair much because hair plays a very important role in our appearance.But can you imagine what other uses hair has?Do you have any idea that human hair may become a new solar energy soutce?Before we begin with the new content of ...
[ "He is good at his study.", "He hasn't been to a big city.", "He is a man good at thinking.", "He has earned much money from his invention." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Boys and girls,as we all know,most people,especially young people ,tend to care about their hair much because hair plays a very important role in our appearance.But can you imagine what other uses hair has?Do you have any idea that human hair may beco...
Mr and Mrs Green come from Australia .They are in Beijing now .Mr Green is a teacher in a high school .He teaches English ,He likes reading and running .His son, Jim, is a student.He likes playing football very much .He likes school, too. He does his homework every day . Mrs Green is a teacher ,too. She can speak a li...
[ "They", "Tom", "Mrs Green", "Mr Green" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mr and Mrs Green come from Australia .They are in Beijing now .Mr Green is a teacher in a high school .He teaches English ,He likes reading and running .His son, Jim, is a student.He likes playing football very much .He likes school, too. He does his homewor...
Robots have come a long way since 15th century. We've got robots to build cars, carry heavy things, work in dangerous places and explore planets. But things haven't stopped there. In 1986, Honda made a robot called ASIMO. And now, it has been developed greatly. Standing at 130cm and weighing 54kg. ASIMO is very much li...
[ "Her face and rich expressions", "Her clothes and shoes", "Her walking and running speed", "Her rich knowledge" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Robots have come a long way since 15th century. We've got robots to build cars, carry heavy things, work in dangerous places and explore planets. But things haven't stopped there. In 1986, Honda made a robot called ASIMO. And now, it has been developed greatl...
A newly discovered planet looks just right for life as we know it, according to an international group of astronomers. Orbiting a star about 500 light-years away, the planet called Kepler-186f is about the same size as Earth. It orbits its star at the right distance for liquid water on the surface. That is a necessary ...
[ "Where there is water, there is life", "A planet exactly like Earth found", "Life discovered on Kepler-186f", "New Earth-size planet found" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A newly discovered planet looks just right for life as we know it, according to an international group of astronomers. Orbiting a star about 500 light-years away, the planet called Kepler-186f is about the same size as Earth. It orbits its star at the right d...
If we are to help students develop reading skills in a foreign language, it is important to understand what is involved in the reading process itself. If we have a clear idea of how "good readers" read, either in their own or a foreign language, this will enable us to decide whether particular reading techniques are li...
[ "reading skills", "silent reading", "reading processes", "reading aloud" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If we are to help students develop reading skills in a foreign language, it is important to understand what is involved in the reading process itself. If we have a clear idea of how "good readers" read, either in their own or a foreign language, this ...
It is unlawful for an employer to publish a discriminatory advertisement. How to identify a discriminatory advertisement: * It must be read as a whole, and account must be taken not only of the words, but also of the pictures that it uses. * Job titles that have sexual connotations mean an intention to discriminate o...
[ "Southern Weekend", "Titan Sports", "Entertainment Weekly", "Shanghai lawyer" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is unlawful for an employer to publish a discriminatory advertisement. How to identify a discriminatory advertisement: * It must be read as a whole, and account must be taken not only of the words, but also of the pictures that it uses. * Job titles that ...
The world produces about 4 billion metric tons of food a year but 1.2 to 2 billion tons is not eaten, the study by the London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers said. It is instead thrown away. Experts say food is wasted in both rich and poor countries, but for different reasons. Elliot Woolley teaches sustainab...
[ "It informs people of the kind of food they've purchased.", "It warns people how long the food remains safe to eat.", "It gives people some instructions on how to cook.", "It tells people how much food they have wasted." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The world produces about 4 billion metric tons of food a year but 1.2 to 2 billion tons is not eaten, the study by the London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers said. It is instead thrown away. Experts say food is wasted in both rich and poor countries...
Miss Wu is a young teacher of English in China. She loves teaching very much. One day when she was giving an English lesson, she found the headmaster sitting at the back of the classroom. After class, the headmaster told her that he came to her class to find out how much English and how much Chinese she was using. The ...
[ "has a poor memory", "is a teacher of Chinese", "loves her job", "is angry with the headmaster" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Miss Wu is a young teacher of English in China. She loves teaching very much. One day when she was giving an English lesson, she found the headmaster sitting at the back of the classroom. After class, the headmaster told her that he came to her class to find ...
The book, Aliens Ate My Homework, is set in a small town in the United States. By the way the characters talk to each other and the description of items from their daily lives, I think the story takes place within the last 10 years. It is a story about a boy named Rod Allbright who goes to school like any other normal ...
[ "aliens", "school bullying", "a science fiction story", "a boy's school life" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The book, Aliens Ate My Homework, is set in a small town in the United States. By the way the characters talk to each other and the description of items from their daily lives, I think the story takes place within the last 10 years. It is a story about a boy ...
Paul sued Donna for breach of contract. Paul's position was that Joan, whom he understood to be Donna's agent, said: "On behalf of Donna, I accept your offer." Donna asserted that Joan had no actual or apparent authority to accept the offer on Donna's behalf. Paul's testimony concerning Joan's statement is
[ "admissible, provided the court first finds by a preponderance of the evidence that Joan had actual or apparent authority to act for Donna. ", "admissible, upon or subject to introduction of evidence sufficient to support a finding by the jury that Joan had actual or apparent authority to act for Donna. ", "ina...
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Paul sued Donna for breach of contract. Paul's position was that Joan, whom he understood to be Donna's agent, said: "On behalf of Donna, I accept your offer." Donna asserted that Joan had no actual or apparent authority to accept the offer on Donna's...
We know that many animals do not stay ill one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons: most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from places that are too crowed. When cold weather comes, many birds move to warme...
[ "to the fresh water", "to the sea floor", "at a certain time", "to find more food" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We know that many animals do not stay ill one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons: most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from places that are ...
A woman has some trouble with her eyes, so she goes to see the doctor. He is a new doctor and doesn't know her, so he asks some questions and one of them is, "How old are you?" The woman says, "I don't know, doctor, but let me think about it." She thinks for a few minutes and then says, "Yes, I know now, doctor! When ...
[ "head", "eyes", "ears", "mouth" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A woman has some trouble with her eyes, so she goes to see the doctor. He is a new doctor and doesn't know her, so he asks some questions and one of them is, "How old are you?" The woman says, "I don't know, doctor, but let me think about it." She th...
A long time ago, there was a man. He wanted to buy a pair of new shoes. He measured his feet with a straw ,and then went to a shoe shop in town. The shopkeeper took out a pair of new shoes, and let him try it on. But when he looked into his pocket, he found that the straw was not there. So he said, "I'm sorry, I forgo...
[ "In the field.", "In his packet.", "In the shop.", "At home." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A long time ago, there was a man. He wanted to buy a pair of new shoes. He measured his feet with a straw ,and then went to a shoe shop in town. The shopkeeper took out a pair of new shoes, and let him try it on. But when he looked into his pocket, h...
How "Kangaroo" Became an Animal's Name Early in the 18th century, Captain Cook, a famous explorer of Australia, unexpectedly saw an unusual animal during his first visit to Australia. The animal had a large mouth-like head and jumped along on its large legs. To his surprise, the unusual animal carried its baby in a spe...
[ "They thought the Europeans are funny.", "They felt puzzled.", "They felt happy.", "They thought the Europeans must never see Kangaroo before." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How "Kangaroo" Became an Animal's Name Early in the 18th century, Captain Cook, a famous explorer of Australia, unexpectedly saw an unusual animal during his first visit to Australia. The animal had a large mouth-like head and jumped along on its large legs. ...
Whole Wheat Apple Pancake INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup of vegetable oil 2 large apples 1 cup of butter DIRECTIONS: Stir the flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour eggs and oil in. Mix the apples in. Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Put a large teaspoon of batter onto ...
[ "bread", "dumplings", "pancakes", "hamburgers" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Whole Wheat Apple Pancake INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup of vegetable oil 2 large apples 1 cup of butter DIRECTIONS: Stir the flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour eggs and oil in. Mix the apples in. Heat...
Dianna was born in a rich family on July 1st,1961. On July 29, 1981, Diana married Prince Charles. Later she gave birth to Prince William and Prince Harry. Dianna enjoyed taking part in international Charities . One day in July 1991, she went to a hospital to see AIDS patients with Barbara Bush, the wife of the presid...
[ "18", "20", "22", "24" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dianna was born in a rich family on July 1st,1961. On July 29, 1981, Diana married Prince Charles. Later she gave birth to Prince William and Prince Harry. Dianna enjoyed taking part in international Charities . One day in July 1991, she went to a hospital t...
Have you ever heard of Jinjiang Hotel? It is on our busiest street. It's the best place to live in if you travel here. The hotel is only 0.5 kilometer from the biggest supermarket and the subway. It has three kinds of rooms for different people to use. The first kind is standard room, that is two beds with a bathroom...
[ "the telephone", "the television", "the air conditioner", "free tea" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have you ever heard of Jinjiang Hotel? It is on our busiest street. It's the best place to live in if you travel here. The hotel is only 0.5 kilometer from the biggest supermarket and the subway. It has three kinds of rooms for different people to use. The ...
An elderly woman died and several other passengers were critically injured when a crowded Virgin express train crashed in Cumbria last night. A huge rescue operation involving RAF helicopters and dozens of ambulances arrive. After passengers were trapped in the train for more than four hours because fallen power line p...
[ "Careless driving.", "Heavy wind.", "Over loading.", "Obstacle on the track." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An elderly woman died and several other passengers were critically injured when a crowded Virgin express train crashed in Cumbria last night. A huge rescue operation involving RAF helicopters and dozens of ambulances arrive. After passengers were trap...
Every year there are hundreds of earthquakes in different parts of the world. In September, 1923, Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it. They had to be completely rebuilt. One of the most serious earthquakes was in China's Shanxi province in 1556. It killed almost one mi...
[ "don't cause much damage", "are not serious", "most possibly happen in Japan", "happen all over the world" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every year there are hundreds of earthquakes in different parts of the world. In September, 1923, Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it. They had to be completely rebuilt. One of the most serious earthquakes wa...
Andy never wanted to go to bed on time. His parents had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest. But Andy paid no attention to them, and they didn't know what to do until one weekend when they were visiting Andy's grandparents. Grandpa Peter heard all about it and said, "This sounds...
[ "curious", "disappointed", "worried", "Joyful" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Andy never wanted to go to bed on time. His parents had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest. But Andy paid no attention to them, and they didn't know what to do until one weekend when they were visiting Andy's ...
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition--to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would r...
[ "He laughs best who laughs last", "It's never too old to learn", "Two heads are better than one", "One good turn deserves another" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition--to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Ma...
The American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most. Private businessmen, striving to make profits, produce these g...
[ "divide", "hug", "comprehend", "support" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most. P...
When I asked my daughter which item she would keep; the phone, the car, the cooker, the computer, the TV, or her boyfriend, she said"the phone". Personally, I could do without the phone entirely, which makes me unusual. Because the telephone is changing our lives more than any other piece of technology. Point 1 The tel...
[ "Mobile phones help people deal with the emergency.", "Mobile phones bring convenience as well little secret to people.", "Mobile phones are so important and should be encouraged.", "Mobile phones are part of people's life." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When I asked my daughter which item she would keep; the phone, the car, the cooker, the computer, the TV, or her boyfriend, she said"the phone". Personally, I could do without the phone entirely, which makes me unusual. Because the telephone is changing our l...
Margaret Bourke-White was one of the leading news reporters of the 20th century. But she did not write news. She told her stories with a camera. Margaret Bourke-White began her career as an industrial photographer in the early 1930s. In 1936, she accepted the American publisher Henry Luce's invitation and went to his m...
[ "No woman was allowed at the war front before Margaret Bourke-White", "Margaret Bourke-White gave up her job in Life magazine", "Margaret Bourke-White became the only official U.S. Army photographer", "Margaret Bourke-White was murdered after she photographed Gandhi" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Margaret Bourke-White was one of the leading news reporters of the 20th century. But she did not write news. She told her stories with a camera. Margaret Bourke-White began her career as an industrial photographer in the early 1930s. In 1936, she acce...
A good joke can be the hardest thing to understand when studying a foreign language. As a recent article in The Guardian newspaper noted, "There's more to understanding a joke in a foreign language than understanding vocabulary and grammar." Being able to understand local jokes is often seen as an incredible ice-break...
[ "show that there are cultural differences in humor", "prove that it can be difficult to translate jokes", "suggest that bilingual people have no problems in making people laugh", "show that the expressing ability affects the sense of humor" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A good joke can be the hardest thing to understand when studying a foreign language. As a recent article in The Guardian newspaper noted, "There's more to understanding a joke in a foreign language than understanding vocabulary and grammar." Being ab...
Carr ran into and injured Pedersen, a pedestrian. With Carr in his car were Wanda and Walter Passenger. Passerby saw the accident and called the police department, which sent Sheriff to investigate. All of these people were available as potential witnesses in the case of Pedersen v. Carr. Pedersen alleges that Carr, wh...
[ "permissible under the doctrine of present recollection refreshed.", "permissible under the doctrine of past recollection recorded.", "objectionable, because the letter was not a spontaneous utterance. ", "objectionable, because the letter is a selfserving declaration insofar as the witness, Walter, is concer...
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Carr ran into and injured Pedersen, a pedestrian. With Carr in his car were Wanda and Walter Passenger. Passerby saw the accident and called the police department, which sent Sheriff to investigate. All of these people were available as potential witnesses in...
Since the beginning of time, man has been interested in the moon. The Romans designed a special day to show admiration and respect to the moon. They called it "Moonday", or "Monday", as we know it today. Later, the great mind of Leonardo da Vinci studied the moon and designed a machine to carry a human to the moon. Leo...
[ "the first U.S space misison", "the Apollo II mission", "Leonardo da Vinci's story", "a lot of other books on the same subject" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Since the beginning of time, man has been interested in the moon. The Romans designed a special day to show admiration and respect to the moon. They called it "Moonday", or "Monday", as we know it today. Later, the great mind of Leonardo da Vinci studied the ...
"I sometimes get up at three or four in the morning and I surf the net." "I often check my e-mail forty times a day. " "I often spend more than three hours during one time on the net." "I spend more time in chat rooms than with my 'real-life' friends." Do you know any people like these? They are part of a new addiction...
[ "The teens are wasting too much money.", "They used to work on the Internet.", "The playing field of the teens will disappear.", "More and more of the teens will become addicted to the Internet." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "I sometimes get up at three or four in the morning and I surf the net." "I often check my e-mail forty times a day. " "I often spend more than three hours during one time on the net." "I spend more time in chat rooms than with my 'real-life' friends....
I can remember the day my father came home from the war. As he walked up the front path of our home, he saw Mum and me and he dropped the suitcase. I was only five years old so Dad made a fuss of me, then began making an even bigger fuss of my mother. This left me free to examine all the stuff lying around the broken s...
[ "His dad's willingness to help cook.", "His dad's winning the lottery luckily.", "His dad's loyalty to his motherland.", "His dad's determination to rebuild his life." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I can remember the day my father came home from the war. As he walked up the front path of our home, he saw Mum and me and he dropped the suitcase. I was only five years old so Dad made a fuss of me, then began making an even bigger fuss of my mother. This le...
Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion to the last frontier! Additional highl...
[ "Juneau", "Skagway", "Haines", "Gustavus" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforget...
One Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we'd have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn't have been more different -- clear skies and sunshine made it feel li...
[ "feed the penguins", "take pictures of the penguins", "enjoy watching flying seabirds", "watch the young penguins" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we'd have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn't have be...
Australian cities can keep their native wildlife -- but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl . That's the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland. "While urban development usua...
[ "is really brave", "is worth praising", "has an uncertain future", "should be performed nationwide" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Australian cities can keep their native wildlife -- but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl . That's the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard ...
If a snake bites you, take a photo with your mobile phone! It save your life. This is the surprising advice of a British cook. One day Henry Jackson was working in a restaurant kitchen. He picked up a dish from a table, and suddenly a snake appeared and bit him on the hand. A few days earlier, the snake came to the res...
[ "London Zoo told them what kind of snake it was", "Mr. Jackson sent the photo to the hospital", "he left hospital the next day", "the snake bit him" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If a snake bites you, take a photo with your mobile phone! It save your life. This is the surprising advice of a British cook. One day Henry Jackson was working in a restaurant kitchen. He picked up a dish from a table, and suddenly a snake appeared a...
Wealth is what you accumulate ,not what you spend.If you make $1 million a year and spend $1 million,you're not getting wealthier,you're just living high. The most successful accumulators of wealth spend less than they can afford on houses,cars,vacations and entertainment.Why? Because these things offer little or no re...
[ "work hard unceasingly", "seek as much income as he can", "stick to the way he lives", "save up his earnings" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Wealth is what you accumulate ,not what you spend.If you make $1 million a year and spend $1 million,you're not getting wealthier,you're just living high. The most successful accumulators of wealth spend less than they can afford on houses,cars,vacations and ...
Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you only need 78 hits to break the record.How many atbats do you think...
[ "He was generous to share all his rules with everyone.", "He got all the hits he wanted because of good luck.", "He set himself a goal of being the best.", "He liked to dream of something impossible." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you...
Dear Dr Jackson, My parents are never happy with me. They are always criticizing my clothes, my hair and the music I listen to. They hate my friends' looks and they keep complaining when I go with them. I'm not allowed to stay out as late as my friends do, so I can't have any fun, My parents only seem to care about m...
[ "According to Dr Jackson, Angel's problem isn't usual.", "Angel's father likes the music that Angel likes.", "Angel should show her parents that she is a responsible person.", "Angel doesn't love her parents at all." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Dr Jackson, My parents are never happy with me. They are always criticizing my clothes, my hair and the music I listen to. They hate my friends' looks and they keep complaining when I go with them. I'm not allowed to stay out as late as my friends do, ...
If there's one thing I' ve learned from my years of being a kid, it' s that you have ZERO control over your own life. Ever since school ended, I haven' t had anything I' ve needed to do or anywhere I' ve needed to be. As long as the air-conditioning was working and the TV remote had batteries in it, I was ready for ...
[ "Visit Aunt Loretta.", "Travel with his family.", "Look after his little brother.", "Watch TV comfortably at home." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If there's one thing I' ve learned from my years of being a kid, it' s that you have ZERO control over your own life. Ever since school ended, I haven' t had anything I' ve needed to do or anywhere I' ve needed to be. As long as the air-conditioning...
When he was still a child, Iwatake's father was lost at sea off Hawaii. With no food, his family was forced to move to Japan, where Iwatake joined the army during the war. He lost a brother when the bomb fell on Hiroshima. But over all the time one thing has remained unchanged. His parents bought a Christmas tree in 19...
[ "it was bought in 1937", "it was loved by his father", "it helps to keep the house bright", "it brings back a good memory of his family" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When he was still a child, Iwatake's father was lost at sea off Hawaii. With no food, his family was forced to move to Japan, where Iwatake joined the army during the war. He lost a brother when the bomb fell on Hiroshima. But over all the time one thing has ...
There is one language, and people, young and old , men and women, use it very often, in every country in the world. It is everyone's second language . You can't hear it, but it is very easy to understand . It is sign ( )language. When you wave to a friend in the street, you are using sign language. When you put up your...
[ "Many people", "Police officers", "All people", "Students and teachers" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There is one language, and people, young and old , men and women, use it very often, in every country in the world. It is everyone's second language . You can't hear it, but it is very easy to understand . It is sign ( )language. When you wave to a friend in ...
A businesswoman, a mother of four, an international fashion icon , a woman committed to making the world a better place for women and children--Queen Rania of Jordan is truly changing the world. Rania was bom in Kuwait, in 1970.Shortly after Iraq invaded that country in 1990, her family fled and settled in Jordan.Afte...
[ "a girl of 22", "at the age of 23", "in her thirties", "29 years old" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A businesswoman, a mother of four, an international fashion icon , a woman committed to making the world a better place for women and children--Queen Rania of Jordan is truly changing the world. Rania was bom in Kuwait, in 1970.Shortly after Iraq inv...
Burning less calories while walking seems like a bad idea, but making the walk easier may actually keep people on their feet longer, and that scientists say, has substantial health benefits. Analyzing the human walk, biomedical engineers Steven Collins and Greg Sawicki concluded that our ankles and calves perform motio...
[ "How to reduce energy whiling walking.", "Ways to make walking easy.", "Introduction to a mechanical device to make walk easier", "Guidelines for people recovering from surgery." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Burning less calories while walking seems like a bad idea, but making the walk easier may actually keep people on their feet longer, and that scientists say, has substantial health benefits. Analyzing the human walk, biomedical engineers Steven Collin...
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed Wednesday that the socialist path China has followed is "correct," and it is the choice of the "history and people." Citing the remarkable achievements China has made over the past 37 years when it initiated the reform and opening-up policy, Xi noted that it only took several deca...
[ "the U.S.A", "Britain", "Canada", "Russia" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed Wednesday that the socialist path China has followed is "correct," and it is the choice of the "history and people." Citing the remarkable achievements China has made over the past 37 years when it initiated the reform a...
The organisms that convert solar energy and raw materials into food are
[ "producers.", "consumers.", "herbivores.", "decomposers." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The organisms that convert solar energy and raw materials into food are Answer: producers.
Eating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that control how much we eat...
[ "Both groups could totally eat the meals at any speed as they liked.", "Both groups had to consume one meal in controlled eating conditions.", "Both groups were asked to eat one meal slowly while the other quickly.", "One group should eat slowly while the other one quickly." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Eating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship b...
The American political class has long held that higher education is vital to individual and national success. The Obama administration has labeled college as "the ticket to the middle class", and political leaders all have praised higher education as the best way to improve economic opportunity. Yet despite such ...
[ "Colleges Are Losing Their Glory", "Education Changes Social Position", "High School Graduate Guarantee Good Future", "College Degree Is Promising" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The American political class has long held that higher education is vital to individual and national success. The Obama administration has labeled college as "the ticket to the middle class", and political leaders all have praised higher education as ...
Which change in the state of water particles causes the particles to become arranged in a fixed position?
[ "boiling", "melting", "freezing", "evaporating" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which change in the state of water particles causes the particles to become arranged in a fixed position? A. boiling B. melting C. freezing D. evaporating Answer:C
Halloween is the one night of the year where being scared is supposed to be good fun. However, amid all the harmless activities like trick-or-treating, sometimes genuinely frightening and disturbing things can happen. October 31 has been the date of some horrific murders and unexplained disappearances, which are far mo...
[ "Chris Jenkins", "Hyun Jong", "Nima Louise Carter", "Sisman Platzman" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Halloween is the one night of the year where being scared is supposed to be good fun. However, amid all the harmless activities like trick-or-treating, sometimes genuinely frightening and disturbing things can happen. October 31 has been the date of s...
One day I got in a taxi, and we left for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when, suddenly, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver stopped his car at once. The tire made a very loud noise, and at the very last moment our car stopped just one inch from the black of...
[ "bus station", "his home", "t rain station", "airport" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day I got in a taxi, and we left for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when, suddenly, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver stopped his car at once. The tire made a very loud noise, and at the ver...
Which of these structures form when materials are deposited, buried, and cemented?
[ "intrusive structures", "metamorphic rocks", "volcanic mountains", "sedimentary rocks" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of these structures form when materials are deposited, buried, and cemented? Answer: sedimentary rocks
Have you ever had the strange feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you! Parapsychologists say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research whether such a "sixth sense" really exists, Robert Baker, a psychologi...
[ "were not told that they would be stared at", "lost their sense when they were stared at", "were not sure when the would be stared at", "were uncomfortable when they were stared at" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you ever had the strange feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you! Parapsychologists say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research w...
Special Bridges Help Animals Cross the Road ----Reported by Sheila Carrick Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. Most people know this joke.But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road. "Millions of animals die...
[ "wild animals may attack cars", "wild animals may jam the road", "they may see wild animals in the park", "they may see wild animals on ecopassages" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Special Bridges Help Animals Cross the Road ----Reported by Sheila Carrick Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. Most people know this joke.But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bea...
President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace. "The great renewal of the Chinese nation requires efforts of one generation after another," Xi s...
[ "For the efficiency and cost saving.", "For the peace of the whole the world.", "For the celebration of the end of World War II.", "For the renewal of the Chinese civilization." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace. "The great renewal of the Chinese n...
Liu Yingying is a student at No. 17 Middle School in Shanghai. She is 14 years old. She likes English and she often reads English books at home. She can speak English well and write many English words. She likes speaking English with her classmates and teachers at school. Her teachers like her. Liu Yingying likes mus...
[ "Play the piano.", "Speak English.", "Write English.", "Play table tennis." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Liu Yingying is a student at No. 17 Middle School in Shanghai. She is 14 years old. She likes English and she often reads English books at home. She can speak English well and write many English words. She likes speaking English with her classmates and teac...
The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother. The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults. Pretty Meg was often displeased with t...
[ "both happiness and sadness", "wealthy neighbors", "more girls than boys", "a lot of rich relatives" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother. The March sisters tried to be good but had ...
Sam likes eating fish very much. He often buys fish in the shop and takes them home. One day his wife sees the fish and thinks, "Good! Now, I can ask my friends to have lunch and we can eat the fish. They like fish very much." When Sam comes home from work in the evening, the fish is not there and his wife says, "Oh, y...
[ "Sam's wife.", "Sam's friends.", "Sam's wife's friends.", "Sam." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Sam likes eating fish very much. He often buys fish in the shop and takes them home. One day his wife sees the fish and thinks, "Good! Now, I can ask my friends to have lunch and we can eat the fish. They like fish very much." When Sam comes home from work in...
The piano on which Mozart wrote all of his late works returned home to Vienna for the first time since his death in 1791.The piano will stand in his former Vienna home, now a museum, for two weeks, ending in a concert of the works by Mozart. Mozart bought the instrument from Anton Walter, the most famous piano maker of...
[ "is now being owned by the Mozart family", "has been kept by Carl Thomas since Mozart died", "is much bigger and heavier than modern ones", "is part of the permanent exhibition in the city of Salzburg" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The piano on which Mozart wrote all of his late works returned home to Vienna for the first time since his death in 1791.The piano will stand in his former Vienna home, now a museum, for two weeks, ending in a concert of the works by Mozart. Mozart bought the...