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Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may wash away the inner confusion you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing choices, according to a new study. The study builds on the past research into a phenomenon known as "the Macbeth effect" . It turns out that Shakes...	[ "Lady Macbeth had a habit of washing hands", "people feel less ashamed after washing their hands", "Macbeth knew about the importance of cleaning hands", "Shakespeare used to wash his hands before writing Macbeth" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may wash away the inner confusion you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing choices, according to a new study. The study builds on the past research into a...
An old gentleman who lives a few doors away from me can always be seen with a bag. He goes out by himself and picks up plastic bottles, plastic bags and pieces of paper everywhere. He does it all carefully and never complains. The children in the nearby school are probably responsible for some of that litter. "There wi...	[ "the writer", "the old gentleman", "the children's friends", "the younger man's friend" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). An old gentleman who lives a few doors away from me can always be seen with a bag. He goes out by himself and picks up plastic bottles, plastic bags and pieces of paper everywhere. He does it all carefully and never complains. The children in the nearby schoo...
One day a rich boy bought a magic mirror . When he got home, he looked in the mirror. His face looked sad. He tried to smile and make funny faces, his face looked still sad. Then he did many happy things, but his face always looked sad. "Oh, what a terrible mirror! It doesn't work! " he said angrily. The next day on h...	[ "The boy was thankful.", "The boy was careless.", "The boy was clever.", "The boy was helpful." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day a rich boy bought a magic mirror . When he got home, he looked in the mirror. His face looked sad. He tried to smile and make funny faces, his face looked still sad. Then he did many happy things, but his face always looked sad. "Oh, what a terrible ...
During all this time, I never stopped thinking about escape . When I travelled across to the other side of the island, I could see the other islands, and I said to myself, "Perhaps I can get there with a boat. Perhaps I can get back to England one day." So I decided to make myself a boat. I cut down a big tree, and the...	[ "kept goats in the fields", "escaped from the island", "built houses by himself", "survived on the island" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). During all this time, I never stopped thinking about escape . When I travelled across to the other side of the island, I could see the other islands, and I said to myself, "Perhaps I can get there with a boat. Perhaps I can get back to England one day." So I ...
Room for Rent by East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie Room for rent for $ 500.00 per month and $500.00 damage deposit, You will have use of the refrigerator (I have two:) and the washer and dryer and the kitchen and the in-ground swimming pool.There is a one-year rental agreement but can be changed to a month-to-month a...	[ "must pay $1,000,00 first", "can't cook or wash in the room", "has to park his car far away", "must contact the owner by telephone only" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Room for Rent by East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie Room for rent for $ 500.00 per month and $500.00 damage deposit, You will have use of the refrigerator (I have two:) and the washer and dryer and the kitchen and the in-ground swimming pool.There is a one-y...
As I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me. I arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table in the corner of the re...	[ "shared a successful dinner", "had a talk for three hours", "traveled to Saudi Arabia together", "enjoyed their meal without talking" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me. I arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to b...
A wet globe that is enormous in mass is likely to have a stone	[ "layer", "sun", "brain", "labyrinth" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A wet globe that is enormous in mass is likely to have a stone A. layer B. sun C. brain D. labyrinth Answer:A
When JetBlue captain Clayton Osbon became unpredictable, his co-pilot invented a reason for him to go back into the cabin.Once the captain was out of the cockpit , the co-pilot locked the door to keep the captain from returning.Passengers, some with law enforcement experience, calmed the captain.The flight changed co...	[ "Entertainment", "Sports", "Business", "Society" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When JetBlue captain Clayton Osbon became unpredictable, his co-pilot invented a reason for him to go back into the cabin.Once the captain was out of the cockpit , the co-pilot locked the door to keep the captain from returning.Passengers, some with...
As you look deeper into a Marbel you can see	[ "the future", "minut defects", "colors", "the other side" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As you look deeper into a Marbel you can see A. the future B. minut defects C. colors D. the other side Answer:B
English has now achieved global status (position). Whenever we turn on the news to find out what's happening in East Asia, or Africa, or South America, or anywhere, local people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English. Indeed, if one looks at the facts about the amazing reach of the English language, h...	[ "English is the first language in Denmark.", "All of African people can speak English.", "English is the main working language in the world.", "About 77% of Swedes are English speakers now." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: English has now achieved global status (position). Whenever we turn on the news to find out what's happening in East Asia, or Africa, or South America, or anywhere, local people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English. Indeed, if one ...
I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to a kindergarten party. He had done a great job of putting together interesting costumes. I noticed ...	[ "Because the boy had saved some money.", "Because they both didn't need to give anything.", "Because the cashier didn't look down on the boy.", "Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to a kindergarten party. He had done a g...
There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes a man. But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long time. Th...	[ "By helping the apple tree.", "By eating the apples.", "By cutting the apple tree.", "By selling all the apples on the apple tree." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes...
This is a picture of a classroom. The classroom is big and clean. You can see a teacher's desk, six desks and seven chairs. You can see a girl and a boy ,too. Four books are on the teacher's desk. A pencil case is on the desk. Two pens and two rulers are in the pencil case .A school bag is under a chair. A ball is on t...	[ "teacher and students", "brother and sister", "good friends", "cousins" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: This is a picture of a classroom. The classroom is big and clean. You can see a teacher's desk, six desks and seven chairs. You can see a girl and a boy ,too. Four books are on the teacher's desk. A pencil case is on the desk. Two pens and two rulers ...
A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Curious, he shouts: : "Who are you?" He receives the answer:" "Who are you?" And then he screams to the...	[ "he falls over his own feet.", "his father can shout as loud as he does.", "he hears his screams repeated.", "someone calls him a coward." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Curious, he shouts: : "Who are you...
Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks at one of France's most important tourist sites are being gradually destroyed. Scientists and researchers fear that the 36,000 drawings on rocks in Mont Bego in the French Alps are being damaged so rapidly that they will not survive for future generations. The...	[ "do not believe the drawings are old.", "believe they are allowed to paint there", "think the drawings should be left alone", "think the drawings will not disappear" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks at one of France's most important tourist sites are being gradually destroyed. Scientists and researchers fear that the 36,000 drawings on rocks in Mont Bego in the French Alps are being dama...
American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime racial conflict and pov...	[ "Because older American cities were dying.", "Because they were richer and needed more space.", "Because cities contained the worst parts of society.", "Because they could hardly afford to live in the city." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very wo...
It's not just great minds that think alike. Dozens of the genes involved in the vocal learning that _ human speech are also active in some songbirds . And knowing this suggests that birds could become a standard model for investigating the genetics of speech production and speech disorders. Complex language is a unique...	[ "The songbirds, parrots and hummingbirdsimitate humans.", "FOXP2 is active in one of the brain regions of the songbird brain.", "Songbirds have the same vocal learning brain circuits as human.", "FOXP2 is a gene that is known to be involved in human language." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It's not just great minds that think alike. Dozens of the genes involved in the vocal learning that _ human speech are also active in some songbirds . And knowing this suggests that birds could become a standard model for investigating the genetics of...
It was nearly dark, the sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes. "What's the matter, Tom? How's your trip?" his mother asked with a big smile. "I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way, I still go ahead. But I was tired and it w...	[ "the goal is not important", "everyone should climb the mountain", "the mountain is very beautiful", "the process is more important than the result" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It was nearly dark, the sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes. "What's the matter, Tom? How's your trip?" his mother asked with a big smile. "I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big o...
Interactive television advertising,which allows viewers to use their remote controls to click on advertisements, has been pushed for years. Nearly a decade ago it was predicted that viewers of "Friends", a popular situation comedy, would soon be able to purchase a sweater like Jennifer Aniston's with a few taps on thei...	[ "Unilever's interactive campaign proves the advantage of TV davertising", "Unilever's interactive campaign has done well in engaging the vlewers", "Unilever's interactive campaign helps attract investments in the company", "Unilever's interactive campaign has boosted the TV advertising industry" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Interactive television advertising,which allows viewers to use their remote controls to click on advertisements, has been pushed for years. Nearly a decade ago it was predicted that viewers of "Friends", a popular situation comedy, would soon be able ...
Solar water heaters can use energy from the sun to heat water. They are used around the world. The solar water heater is based on a design developed some years ago in Afghanistan. Since then, it has been built and used in many countries. It can heat seventy liters of water to 60degC. It can do this between sunrise ...	[ "it is the cheapest color1 paint", "it can be found easily in daily life", "it can take in more energy than other color1s", "it is good for protecting the metal surface" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Solar water heaters can use energy from the sun to heat water. They are used around the world. The solar water heater is based on a design developed some years ago in Afghanistan. Since then, it has been built and used in many countries. It can heat...
In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day. In New York City, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bicycles to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car ...	[ "so that everyone is disappointed", "because there are different opinions", "because most people travel by train", "because Bike for a Better City is not strong enough" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day. In New York City, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bicycles to work, there would be fewer automob...
In English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound. So people say /rait/ but spell it right or write, or even rite. Combinations of letters may be pronounced in many ways. And some words just seem to have too many letters. For Americans things are a little bit easier, thanks to the work of Noah Webste...	[ "They thought highly of it.", "They found fault with it.", "They argued bitterly about it.", "They followed the examples of it." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound. So people say /rait/ but spell it right or write, or even rite. Combinations of letters may be pronounced in many ways. And some words just seem to have too many letters. For Americans thin...
Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age non-conventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are valid reasons for so much po...	[ "it is a compulsory course in the colleges", "it offers them conventional economic knowledge", "it offers them opportunities to do small businesses", "it helps them get good jobs in some organizations" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age non-conventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the i...
Newspapers in the United States earn most of their money from selling space for advertising. The rates they charge are tied to the number of readers. But the number of people who buy newspapers has been falling for years. And this traditional business model had not worked very well on the Internet, especially in a bad ...	[ "advertising products", "selling newspapers", "publishing stories", "reporting news" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Newspapers in the United States earn most of their money from selling space for advertising. The rates they charge are tied to the number of readers. But the number of people who buy newspapers has been falling for years. And this traditional business model h...
There was a huge battle between the warriors of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen. The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men were fed up and wanted to return to their homes. Athene, godd...	[ "The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years.", "It was Ulysses that thought up the idea for a plan to end the war", "The Trojans fell into a trap set by Ulysses and all of his men", "The Greek warriors saved Queen Helen and head home successfully" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There was a huge battle between the warriors of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen. The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men ...
We eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association's 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D. C. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University, provided fresh confirmation of how much our environment influ...	[ "our income decides our eating habits", "our environment influences our eating habits", "our social position changes our eating habits", "our family influence our eating habits" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association's 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D. C. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State Univ...
A Policeman and a Thief One day a policeman was taking a thief to the city . On the way , they saw a shop . The thief said . " Let me go into the shop to buy some bread . We can eat it in the train . " The policeman agreed . The thief went into the shop and ran out of the back door . When the policeman knew that , he b...	[ "the back door .", "the back window .", "the front door .", "the front window ." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A Policeman and a Thief One day a policeman was taking a thief to the city . On the way , they saw a shop . The thief said . " Let me go into the shop to buy some bread . We can eat it in the train . " The policeman agreed . The thief went into the shop and r...
Who Is Kimberly Kirberger? Kimberly Kirberger is the president and founder of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc. (I. A. M. for Teens, Inc. ) a corporation formed exclusively to work for teens. It is her goal to see teens represented in a more positive light and it is her strong belief that teens deserve bette...	[ "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.", "Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul.", "Teen Love: On Relationship, a Book for Teenagers.", "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Who Is Kimberly Kirberger? Kimberly Kirberger is the president and founder of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc. (I. A. M. for Teens, Inc. ) a corporation formed exclusively to work for teens. It is her goal to see teens represented in a mor...
The work of railroad pioneers in America became the basis for a great surge of railroad building halfway though the nineteenth century that linked the nation together as never before. Railroads eventually became the nation's number one transportation system, and remained so until the construction of the interstate high...	[ "The United States regarded Great Britain as a competitor in developing the most efficient railroad system", "Steam locomotive power was first used in 1832", "American businessmen saw railroads as a threat to established businesses", "Steam locomotives replaced horses because of the distances across the count...	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The work of railroad pioneers in America became the basis for a great surge of railroad building halfway though the nineteenth century that linked the nation together as never before. Railroads eventually became the nation's number one transportation system, ...
My dad loved pennies, especially those with wheat. Those were the pennies he grew up with in Iowa and he didn't have many. When I was a kid, Dad and I would go for walks together. We'd spy coins along the way. Whenever I picked up a penny, he'd ask, "Is it a wheat?" It always thrilled him when we found one of those spe...	[ "He searched hard and found it.", "He dug in the street in order to get it.", "He sang a religious song in order to find it.", "He found it by chance but got it by trying hard." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My dad loved pennies, especially those with wheat. Those were the pennies he grew up with in Iowa and he didn't have many. When I was a kid, Dad and I would go for walks together. We'd spy coins along the way. Whenever I picked up a penny, he'd ask, "Is it a ...
The best and worst part about being a twenty-something is that every decision you make can change the rest of your life. Once you're in your 30's or 40's, it gets harder and harder to reinvent yourself. So I made an interview with Dr. Meg Jay, the clinical psychologist. He explains why the twenties matter, and how to m...	[ "The 20s are of importance, and how to make use of them.", "The 20s can change the rest of your life.", "The 20s are milestones to reach their future goals.", "The 20s are thebest chance to experiment." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The best and worst part about being a twenty-something is that every decision you make can change the rest of your life. Once you're in your 30's or 40's, it gets harder and harder to reinvent yourself. So I made an interview with Dr. Meg Jay, the cli...
If an ice cube that weighs 2 ounces melts, in liquid form, it will	[ "fly away", "be 11 ounces", "8 ounces", "weigh the same" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If an ice cube that weighs 2 ounces melts, in liquid form, it will Answer: weigh the same
Most people call it "body language" -- the clues to the meaning that we get from gesture, facial expressions, posture -- everything that isn't spoken.Experts call it "nonverbal communication," but it means the same thing: a second source of human communication that is often more reliable to understanding what is really...	[ "a language that is not spoken", "a clue to get the meaning", "a reflection of people's behaviors", "a source of human communication" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most people call it "body language" -- the clues to the meaning that we get from gesture, facial expressions, posture -- everything that isn't spoken.Experts call it "nonverbal communication," but it means the same thing: a second source of human comm...
It is the 22ndcentury and it is very popular to change people's bodies. Mr. Smith decided to change his body. He changed his big nose to a small one, and his old and gray hair to short and blond hair. He also bought new green eyes, new hands, new arms, new knees and new feet. Mrs. Smith was happy because Mr. Smith's n...	[ "The new nose.", "The new eyes.", "The new knees.", "The new ears." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is the 22ndcentury and it is very popular to change people's bodies. Mr. Smith decided to change his body. He changed his big nose to a small one, and his old and gray hair to short and blond hair. He also bought new green eyes, new hands, new arms, new k...
US President Barack Obama is asking Democrats and Republicans in Congress to work together on efforts to create jobs. The president hosted a meeting with top lawmakers from both parties at the White House on Tuesday. President Obama says Republicans and Democrats can work together to improve the economy, even though th...	[ "Congress has made more achievements.", "approval ratings for Congress are higher.", "Barack Obama has done a much better job on the economy.", "Barack Obama is much less popular with the American public." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). US President Barack Obama is asking Democrats and Republicans in Congress to work together on efforts to create jobs. The president hosted a meeting with top lawmakers from both parties at the White House on Tuesday. President Obama says Republicans and Democ...
On a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move across the scene, the moon rise over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house. Every window in our wooden house has a view, and the forest and lakes seldom...	[ "To describe the beauty of the scene around the house.", "To introduce her children's happy life in the forest.", "To show that living in the forest is healthful.", "To share the joy of living in the nature." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move across the scene, the moon rise over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house. Every window in...
How do you think of the following example? Many Japanese never take the vacations they should enjoy, but with the coming of "Golden Week", several holidays following one after another in late April and early May, they pour out of the country in the tens of thousands. So when traveling, whether on business or for pleasu...	[ "he will become poor", "he will have to pay a lot of money", "he will have to spend all the money he has in the bank", "he will have to draw all of his money out of the bank" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How do you think of the following example? Many Japanese never take the vacations they should enjoy, but with the coming of "Golden Week", several holidays following one after another in late April and early May, they pour out of the country in the tens of th...
Jeans have become one piece of clothing worn by the most people in the world. Everybody wears them, from the farmer to the lawyer and from models to housewives. But why have jeans become so popular?You'll get many answers. For some people they look cool, for others jeans are just comfortable. Jeans were first stronger ...	[ "film stars", "Jeans makers", "young students", "farmers or workers" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jeans have become one piece of clothing worn by the most people in the world. Everybody wears them, from the farmer to the lawyer and from models to housewives. But why have jeans become so popular?You'll get many answers. For some people they look co...
The cows of Cobblonia Kingdom lived in a large field. This field had a lot of rich and green grass. There was water on three sides and a cliff to the east. The cliff was as tall as the sky and as steep as a wall. On the top of the cliff lived a very special cow. All the other cows called him "Ma Moomia May" It meant "T...	[ "answering questions", "asking his father all the questions", "answering his mother's questions", "asking questions" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The cows of Cobblonia Kingdom lived in a large field. This field had a lot of rich and green grass. There was water on three sides and a cliff to the east. The cliff was as tall as the sky and as steep as a wall. On the top of the cliff lived a very special c...
These days, more and more people begin to look after their health by exercising. What sport should we do then? * Ping-pong Wang Bing opened up a ping-pong room. He was very surprised that there were so many people coming on the first day of the new year. He added five more tables, but it still couldn't meet the need. "...	[ "play ping-pong often", "play basketball often", "have holidays often", "do exercise often" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: These days, more and more people begin to look after their health by exercising. What sport should we do then? * Ping-pong Wang Bing opened up a ping-pong room. He was very surprised that there were so many people coming on the first day of the new ye...