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Coming of Age Day is a Japanese holiday held on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to help all those who are 20 or over realize that they have become independent members of society. Coming of age ceremonies have been held since the ancient times in Japan. In the past, boys marked their change to adultho...	[ "The headmaster of a school.", "The mayor of the local government.", "The prime minister of the nation.", "The leader of the Youth Organization." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Coming of Age Day is a Japanese holiday held on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to help all those who are 20 or over realize that they have become independent members of society. Coming of age ceremonies have been held since the anc...
"My dream has come true.I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam champion." These are the words of the Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win the Australian Open final on Jan.25th.2014. "People were saying I'm getting old.So this is a great success for such an old woman." the 32-...	[ "1988", "1982", "1986", "1990" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "My dream has come true.I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam champion." These are the words of the Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win the Australian Open final on Jan.25th.2014. "People were saying I'm getting o...
Nowadays, many children spend hours a day looking at computer screens or other digital products. Some eye care doctors say all the screen time has caused more children to have what they call computer vision syndrome . Nathan Warford is an optometrist in the US. He says he has seen more children having eye problems. ...	[ "They think it is not serious.", "They want to continue playing computer games.", "They don't want their parents to worry.", "Their parents don't care about them." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Nowadays, many children spend hours a day looking at computer screens or other digital products. Some eye care doctors say all the screen time has caused more children to have what they call computer vision syndrome . Nathan Warford is an optometri...
It's 5:00 p. m. Mike is driving his new car to his sister's factory. He wants to pick up his sister. But he doesn't know the way. He stops in front of a bank. At this time he sees an old man near his car. Mike comes out of the car and asks the old man, "Excuse me. Where is the factory?"The old man says,"Yes, I know the...	[ "his sister's factory", "the old man's house", "a bank", "his home" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It's 5:00 p. m. Mike is driving his new car to his sister's factory. He wants to pick up his sister. But he doesn't know the way. He stops in front of a bank. At this time he sees an old man near his car. Mike comes out of the car and asks the old man...
One day a teacher was giving her young students a lesson on how the government works. She was trying to explain the principle of income tax . "You see ," she began , speaking slowly and carefully , "each person who works must pay part of his or her salary to the government . If you make a high salary, your taxes are...	[ "to write a composition on \"income tax\"", "to answer some questions on income tax", "to say something about income tax", "to explain the principle of income tax" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day a teacher was giving her young students a lesson on how the government works. She was trying to explain the principle of income tax . "You see ," she began , speaking slowly and carefully , "each person who works must pay part of his or her salary ...
There's a whole lot of things that people fill their stomachs with. Some of them keep people alive. Some of them taste good to people. Some of them help people win pie-eating contests. Alcohol does none of these things. Why do people keep drinking it? And what does it do once it gets to their stomachs? There are all ki...	[ "many people like a drink when they feel relaxed", "enough alcohol can control the brain activities", "alcohol damages the liver indirectly", "proper alcohol may lead to better sleep" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There's a whole lot of things that people fill their stomachs with. Some of them keep people alive. Some of them taste good to people. Some of them help people win pie-eating contests. Alcohol does none of these things. Why do people keep drinking it? And wha...
Some types of medicines can be used to cure people when they are sick. Some medicines, however, may cause bad reactions to the people taking them. This difference is an example of	[ "technology being used to help heal people.", "medical procedures being used to hurt people.", "expensive medicines being used for many purposes.", "the solution to one problem causing another problem." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Some types of medicines can be used to cure people when they are sick. Some medicines, however, may cause bad reactions to the people taking them. This difference is an example of A. technology being used to help heal people. B. medical procedures being used ...
Mr. Lee was in bed and was trying to go to sleep when he heard the bell ring. He turned on the light and looked at his clock. It was twelve o'clock. "Who can it be at this time of night?" He thought. He decided to go and find out. So he got of bed, put on his dressing gown and went to the door. When he opened the door,...	[ "a letter", "a stamp", "a book", "a piece of paper" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mr. Lee was in bed and was trying to go to sleep when he heard the bell ring. He turned on the light and looked at his clock. It was twelve o'clock. "Who can it be at this time of night?" He thought. He decided to go and find out. So he got of bed, put on his...
Parents who feel disappointed at their teenagers' failure to pay attention in class, and inability to sit quietly long enough to finish homework or plan ahead, should take _ . Their children are not being lazy or careless, according to new research. The research has found that teenagers' brains continue developing far ...	[ "teens' brains continue to do much needless work", "the grey matter in young children's front brain becomes active", "people are not likely to be distracted until their late 30s", "adults are more independent than teens" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Parents who feel disappointed at their teenagers' failure to pay attention in class, and inability to sit quietly long enough to finish homework or plan ahead, should take _ . Their children are not being lazy or careless, according to new research. The resea...
A group of senior high school students are playing outside on a basketball court. They are shouting with excitement. And they all have the same dream. They wish to play in the NBA, just like Huston Rocket's Yao Ming. "Someday, there will be more Chinese players like Yao in the NBA," said 15-year-old Xie Tao, a senior 1...	[ "Xie Tao", "Yao Ming", "Jiang Hui", "Li Yan" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A group of senior high school students are playing outside on a basketball court. They are shouting with excitement. And they all have the same dream. They wish to play in the NBA, just like Huston Rocket's Yao Ming. "Someday, there will be more Chine...
We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet ? Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well . If one computer in the network broke down...	[ "make computers cheap", "make itself keep on working all the time", "break down the whole network", "make computers large and expensive" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet ? Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer ...
Every morning Tom goes to work by train. He has a long way to go. So he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to spend the time on the train. Tom likes sport very much. One morning on the train he is reading something about the football match. So he forgets to get off the train at his station. He doesn't know it. When ...	[ "near", "far from", "beside", "behind" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every morning Tom goes to work by train. He has a long way to go. So he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to spend the time on the train. Tom likes sport very much. One morning on the train he is reading something about the football match. So he forgets t...
Most high schools have at least four sports they offer to their students. In many districts, there must be an equal amount of sports for boys and girls. Some schools even have sporting clubs. High school sports have been an important part of the high school curriculum for many years. However, not all parents fully rea...	[ "Coaches have a positive effect on students.", "Schools are strict with their students.", "Students loving sports study more.", "Parents can have a great time with their children." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most high schools have at least four sports they offer to their students. In many districts, there must be an equal amount of sports for boys and girls. Some schools even have sporting clubs. High school sports have been an important part of the high ...
Kids love the all-knowing Google. Your kids likely use Google to help them find everything from information for homework assignments, to funny cat videos, and everything in between. Sometimes kids can take a "wrong turn" on Google and end up in a dark part of the Internet where they shouldn't be. Thankfully, Google has...	[ "Sign up and log into your Google account.", "find the \"Search Settings\" preferences page.", "Find the label \" Filter explicit results\".", "Click the \"Lock SafeSearch\" link." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Kids love the all-knowing Google. Your kids likely use Google to help them find everything from information for homework assignments, to funny cat videos, and everything in between. Sometimes kids can take a "wrong turn" on Google and end up in a dark part of...
The following is a true story. It happened in the northern end of Queensland, Australia, where all kinds of animals live in the forest. Lisa, a 33-year-old woman, went to prepare lunch in the kitchen, leaving Barney, her three-year-old son, playing by himself in the back garden. Suddenly, a sharp cry of Barney came int...	[ "she was bitten by the boa", "the boa was too strong", "the hoe was too sharp", "she was afraid that she would hurt her son" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The following is a true story. It happened in the northern end of Queensland, Australia, where all kinds of animals live in the forest. Lisa, a 33-year-old woman, went to prepare lunch in the kitchen, leaving Barney, her three-year-old son, playing by...
A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty jar and started to fill it with rocks. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of _ and ...	[ "Take Care of the Rocks", "An Important Lesson", "A Jar Full of Happiness", "The Important Things In Life" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty jar and started to fill it with rocks. He then asked the students if the jar was full. The...
Researchers are now using 3D printing to create models of the human heart to help heart specialists. The heart doctors can use the models to better help patients before an operation. Dr. Bramlet, a children's heart expert at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, says the 3-D models show information he cannot ...	[ "Surgeons can see, touch and feel the 3-D models.", "They can help surgeons save time.", "They can be made exactly like the hearts.", "They can help discover the otherwise hidden heart problems." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Researchers are now using 3D printing to create models of the human heart to help heart specialists. The heart doctors can use the models to better help patients before an operation. Dr. Bramlet, a children's heart expert at the University of Illinois...
I've been home from Hawaii less than a week, and I've almost adjusted to being back at work (the 30 degree temperatures are a different story). I came back from my trip with a ton of energy, a great fun and so many wonderful memories. I also came back with some unexpected realizations about my business and my role as c...	[ "She appreciates the author very much.", "She is not familiar with her work very much.", "She is an operations manager, helping other employees.", "She's a person solving problem about the storage history of a customer." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I've been home from Hawaii less than a week, and I've almost adjusted to being back at work (the 30 degree temperatures are a different story). I came back from my trip with a ton of energy, a great fun and so many wonderful memories. I also came back with so...
Green invaders are taking over America. Not invaders from space, but plants! You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food chain. The invaders are plants brought here from other countries to make gardens and yards look pretty. Ever since people started to arriv...	[ "They fell down from space.", "They floated to the America's shores.", "They were brought in from foreign countries", "They has lived here since human settlers arrived" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Green invaders are taking over America. Not invaders from space, but plants! You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food chain. The invaders are plants brought here from other countries to make gard...
My Plan for Learning English Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It helped me when I learned English.I hope that it can help you,...	[ "How to speak English well.", "How to write English well.", "How to read English well.", "How to learn English well." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My Plan for Learning English Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It ...
Robert Frost was at heart a mean-spirited human being, not the kind of man one would expect to write poetry. He was born in San Francisco. Frost entered Dartmouth University in 1893, but dropped out, and switched to Harvard, which he attended for two years. He started a brief teaching career, where he was inspired to b...	[ "his teaching career", "his life experiences", "showing strong feeling in his poems", "his interest in poems" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Robert Frost was at heart a mean-spirited human being, not the kind of man one would expect to write poetry. He was born in San Francisco. Frost entered Dartmouth University in 1893, but dropped out, and switched to Harvard, which he attended for two years. H...
"Fire! Fire!" What terrible words to hear when one wakes up in a strange house in the middle of the night! It was a large, old, wooden house and my room was on the top floor. I jumped out of bed, opened the door and stepped outside the house. There was full of thick smoke. I began to run, but as I was still only half-a...	[ "at home", "sleeping", "sitting in bed", "both A and B" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "Fire! Fire!" What terrible words to hear when one wakes up in a strange house in the middle of the night! It was a large, old, wooden house and my room was on the top floor. I jumped out of bed, opened the door and stepped outside the house. There was full o...
(2013*,B)On a sunny day last August,Tim heard some shouting.Looking out to the sea carefully,he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea. Two 12yearold boys,Christian and Jack,rowed out a boat to search for a football.Once they'd rowed beyond the calm waters,a beach umbrella tied to the boat caugh...	[ "They were dragged to the pier by Tim.", "They swam to the pier all by themselves.", "They were washed to the pier by the waves.", "They were carried to the pier by Tim on his back." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: (2013*,B)On a sunny day last August,Tim heard some shouting.Looking out to the sea carefully,he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea. Two 12yearold boys,Christian and Jack,rowed out a boat to search for a football.Once they'd...
The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west. When the sun rises, It is morning. When the sun sets, it is evening. When the sun is shining, it is day. Morning is the time between sunrise and twelve o'clock, or between sunrise and lunch. At twelve o'clock, the sun is the highest in the sky over our heads. The ...	[ "supper", "breakfast", "eleven o'clock", "lunch" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west. When the sun rises, It is morning. When the sun sets, it is evening. When the sun is shining, it is day. Morning is the time between sunrise and twelve o'clock, or between sunrise and lunch. At twelve o'...
An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties. The Pyrenean ibex is a type of mountain goat,which is believed to have...	[ "is not suitable and should be banned.", "requires immediate attention.", "should be carried out cautiously.", "may help prevent animal extinction." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties. T...
Running Man is a variety show which is aired in SBS, a famous South Korean TV channel. The show broadcasts on Sunday every week. The translation can be watched on the Internet every Monday. It's very interesting and funny. In the program, everyone should keep running. Here are some information of its hosts and hostess...	[ "Because she is beautiful.", "Because she is ace.", "Because her facial expressions seem confused.", "Because of her superior ability to capture" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Running Man is a variety show which is aired in SBS, a famous South Korean TV channel. The show broadcasts on Sunday every week. The translation can be watched on the Internet every Monday. It's very interesting and funny. In the program, everyone sh...
Singing had always been an important part of Gloria Estefan's life. " Since I was three years old, I sang. I sang everything," Gloria said. "Gubans," she added, "are a musical people." Gloria was born in Cuba in 1957. Her family left the country just before Fidel Castro came to power. In Miami, where the family settled...	[ "Cuban background", "happy marriage", "music style", "life story" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Singing had always been an important part of Gloria Estefan's life. " Since I was three years old, I sang. I sang everything," Gloria said. "Gubans," she added, "are a musical people." Gloria was born in Cuba in 1957. Her family left the country just ...
Susan was very happy to get some money from her grandmother. She spent all morning at her grandmother's house doing chores for her. Grandmother was getting older, and sometimes she needed help with small things around the house. The first thing that Susan did was clean the big window in her house. It was afternoon and...	[ "Five dollars.", "Four dollars.", "One dollar.", "Six dollars." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Susan was very happy to get some money from her grandmother. She spent all morning at her grandmother's house doing chores for her. Grandmother was getting older, and sometimes she needed help with small things around the house. The first thing that Susan di...
Which best describes the speed of a ball as it is thrown straight up into the air and comes back down?	[ "The ball goes up at a constant speed, stops, then comes down at a constant speed.", "The ball goes up at a constant speed, stops, and increases speed as it comes down.", "The ball goes slower and slower as it goes up, stops, and then goes faster and faster as it comes down.", "The ball goes slower and slower...	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which best describes the speed of a ball as it is thrown straight up into the air and comes back down? Answer: The ball goes slower and slower as it goes up, stops, and then goes faster and faster as it comes down.
Statutes in the jurisdiction define criminal assault as "an attempt to commit a criminal battery" and criminal battery as "causing an offensive touching." As Edward was walking down the street, a gust of wind blew his hat off. Edward reached out, trying to grab his hat, and narrowly missed striking Margaret in the face...	[ "guilty, because she intentionally pushed Edward. ", "guilty, because she caused the touching of Edward whether she meant to do so or not. ", "not guilty, because a push is not an offensive touching. ", "not guilty, because she was justified in pushing Edward" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Statutes in the jurisdiction define criminal assault as "an attempt to commit a criminal battery" and criminal battery as "causing an offensive touching." As Edward was walking down the street, a gust of wind blew his hat off. Edward reached out, trying to gr...
Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but they are all courses that will count for my degree. The zoology class wh...	[ "She likes to stay alone all by herself.", "Her parents know little about her university.", "She may not good at writing.", "She must be very busy every day." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but the...
1 always figured that comedians were the best kind of people to hang around with as a kid. They tell funny stories, make joke after joke, and happiness seems never to leave them. But time goes on, and we come to see these same people as clowns on the outside, but crying a river in the inside. Comedy from these people c...	[ "When he played the part of SupermanIII.", "When he got more money than Christopher Reeve.", "When he pretended to be a cowboy in the childhood.", "When he performed live at the Sunset Strip." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: 1 always figured that comedians were the best kind of people to hang around with as a kid. They tell funny stories, make joke after joke, and happiness seems never to leave them. But time goes on, and we come to see these same people as clowns on the ...
At the age of ten I could not figure out what this Elvis Presley guy had that the rest of us boys did not have.I mean,he had a head,two arms and two legs,just like the rest of us.About nine o'clock on Saturday morning I decided to ask Eugene Correthers,one of the older boys,what it was that made this Elvis guy so speci...	[ "disgusting", "admirable", "ambitious", "dynamic" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). At the age of ten I could not figure out what this Elvis Presley guy had that the rest of us boys did not have.I mean,he had a head,two arms and two legs,just like the rest of us.About nine o'clock on Saturday morning I decided to ask Eugene Correthers,one of...
The City Bike program rolled into New York last spring and proved a hit, with nearly 12,000 New Yorkers signing up for annual memberships. Since 2010, over a dozen US cities have introduced bike-share programs. There're plenty of bike stations near parks and other car-free areas. The programs we looked at in major citi...	[ "Nice Ride Minnesota", "Divvy Bikes", "Citi Bike", "Hubway" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The City Bike program rolled into New York last spring and proved a hit, with nearly 12,000 New Yorkers signing up for annual memberships. Since 2010, over a dozen US cities have introduced bike-share programs. There're plenty of bike stations near pa...
I was eleven years old, waiting for my exam at Saraswati Vidyalaya, my school in Nagpur. "No. 12, please come forward." Kirti, a very fat girl from my class, stepped ahead. I heard my classmates laughing and so I tried to stop them with my eyes. But my good intentions were mistaken. The next morning, my teacher, Mrs. K...	[ "He felt it would make him lose face.", "He could work out the equation.", "His teacher believed in his ability.", "His teacher never asked him any questions." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I was eleven years old, waiting for my exam at Saraswati Vidyalaya, my school in Nagpur. "No. 12, please come forward." Kirti, a very fat girl from my class, stepped ahead. I heard my classmates laughing and so I tried to stop them with my eyes. But my good i...
Mei Lun and Mei Huan have been the first giant twin pandas born in the US since 1987. The names of these twin male giant panda cubs were announced at Atlanta Zoo last year. Lun Lun, a 15-year-old giant panda, gave birth to the cubs on July 15, 2013. Zoo officials followed Chinese custom and named the brothers after w...	[ "Yang Yang belongs to America.", "The two cubs are not in good health.", "Yang Yang is the father of the twins.", "The cub's fans haven't watched the twins in the zoo." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mei Lun and Mei Huan have been the first giant twin pandas born in the US since 1987. The names of these twin male giant panda cubs were announced at Atlanta Zoo last year. Lun Lun, a 15-year-old giant panda, gave birth to the cubs on July 15, 2013. Zoo off...
Traveler My fifteen-year-old son has just returned from abroad with rolls of exposed film and a hundred dollars in uncashed traveler's checks, and is asleep at the moment.His blue duffel bag lies on the floor where he dropped it.Obviously, he postponed as much sleep as he could: when he walked in and we hugged, his el...	[ "ran out of money", "had inadequate sleep", "forgot to call his mother", "failed to take good pictures" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Traveler My fifteen-year-old son has just returned from abroad with rolls of exposed film and a hundred dollars in uncashed traveler's checks, and is asleep at the moment.His blue duffel bag lies on the floor where he dropped it.Obviously, he postponed as mu...
Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown. As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts. They are advising all parents to put sunglasses on their babies during the fi...	[ "prevent the eyes from becoming near-sighted", "protect the skin from harmful sun rays", "make our body strong", "protect babies' eyes from summer sun" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown. As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts. They are...
According to new research,there could be a social hierarchy attached to where people stand in the lift.More senior men stand at the back,young men in the middle and women of all ages at the front. Most people know that awkward feeling when you shuffle into an elevator with other people and try not to make eye contact. ...	[ "At the back.", "At the front.", "In the middle.", "On the right." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). According to new research,there could be a social hierarchy attached to where people stand in the lift.More senior men stand at the back,young men in the middle and women of all ages at the front. Most people know that awkward feeling when you shuffle into an...
The world is full of amazing things. Today, I'm going to talk about something amazing. We have lots of things to do every day, so many of us will be tired after a busy day. They all choose sleeping to have a rest. But do you know that sleeping can consume many calories. The energy consumed is even more than watching T...	[ "we consume less calories", "we won't worry about anything", "we use more energy than watching TV", "we have a good health" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The world is full of amazing things. Today, I'm going to talk about something amazing. We have lots of things to do every day, so many of us will be tired after a busy day. They all choose sleeping to have a rest. But do you know that sleeping can con...