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Which would likely cause an injury to a baby?	[ "a bath", "a pacifier", "a bottle", "a wasp" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which would likely cause an injury to a baby? Answer: a wasp
Read our guide because ---trust us--- you don't want to be the one everyone's rolling their eyes at. GO RIGHT AHEAD: GOLDEN RULE: Home is pretty much the only place where you can safely blab about anything without having to consider the needs of the people around you. HANDLE WITH CARE in these places: Waiting rooms: ...	[ "in a bar", "in a cinema", "at home", "in a waiting room" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Read our guide because ---trust us--- you don't want to be the one everyone's rolling their eyes at. GO RIGHT AHEAD: GOLDEN RULE: Home is pretty much the only place where you can safely blab about anything without having to consider the needs of the people ...
Dear Peter How about your study? It's Sunday today. I'm writing a letter to you. I'm going to tell you something in Beijing. Beijing is different from London. In our country, we drive on the left side of the road, but here people drive on the right side. Most people go to work by bus or by bike. The rush hours are from...	[ "the same side in Beijing as", "the right side of the road", "the left side of the road", "both sides of the road" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dear Peter How about your study? It's Sunday today. I'm writing a letter to you. I'm going to tell you something in Beijing. Beijing is different from London. In our country, we drive on the left side of the road, but here people drive on the right si...
There are several reasons for hair loss in women. However, in most cases, treatment is quite effective. Female hair loss patterns in women are not as easily recognizable as they are in men. A woman may experience it temporarily due to pregnancy or illness, although they may experience it for other reasons. Hair loss ca...	[ "include vitamin and mineral supplements.", "are applied to keep the hair healthy.", "have been proved useful.", "are the most commonly-used ways." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There are several reasons for hair loss in women. However, in most cases, treatment is quite effective. Female hair loss patterns in women are not as easily recognizable as they are in men. A woman may experience it temporarily due to pregnancy or illness, al...
Some people were eating and drinking in a coffee house. A young woman was sitting alone at a table. She was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace. There was an ugly man at a table not far from her. He was looking at her necklace all the time. Suddenly the lights went out. The coffee house was in darkness. The woman star...	[ "searched everyone in the coffee house", "searched the whole coffee house", "telephoned the police", "looked at all the people in the coffee house" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Some people were eating and drinking in a coffee house. A young woman was sitting alone at a table. She was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace. There was an ugly man at a table not far from her. He was looking at her necklace all the time. Suddenly ...
Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours ,breaking the record by adding 6 hours . Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o'clock ...	[ "Some of the boys were hurt when they played", "It was hard for the players to fall asleep for the first night", "The boys started playing at 6 o'clock in the evening", "In the end,all the boys felt happy" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours ,breaking the record by adding 6 hours . Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hou...
When an oak leaf falls to the ground, it is because of	[ "heavy poetry", "air mass interaction", "wishful thinking", "the moon's gravity" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When an oak leaf falls to the ground, it is because of Answer: air mass interaction
Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?	[ "ecosystem damage and loss of land", "reduced carbon dioxide emission", "only suitable for industrial use", "creates reservoirs" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity? A. ecosystem damage and loss of land B. reduced carbon dioxide emission C. only suitable for industrial use D. creates reservoirs Answer:A
"Cool" is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to expressa temperature that is a little bit cold.As the world has changed, the word has had many different meanings. "Cool" can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything. When you see a famous car in the street, maybe you will say, "It's coo...	[ "see", "show", "know", "feel" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Cool" is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to expressa temperature that is a little bit cold.As the world has changed, the word has had many different meanings. "Cool" can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything. W...
Where would a short-beaked animal likely die?	[ "in a habitat with only insects who live in tight spaces", "in a habitat with lots of fruits and nuts", "in a habitat where it is fed and cared for", "in a habitat with plentiful insects" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Where would a short-beaked animal likely die? Answer: in a habitat with only insects who live in tight spaces
Jill Jones got a new job in a different part of the city. She had to go to work every day by train. There was only one other person on the train with her. He was a well-dressed man reading a newspaper. Suddenly, about halfway through the journey, the man began tearing his newspaper into hundreds of small pieces. Then ...	[ "Went to sleep.", "Tore a newspaper into small pieces.", "Talked to Jill.", "Read a newspaper." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Jill Jones got a new job in a different part of the city. She had to go to work every day by train. There was only one other person on the train with her. He was a well-dressed man reading a newspaper. Suddenly, about halfway through the journey, the man bega...
It is not only experts in China who are arguing over whether women should work after marriage or not. Worldwide this question is being discussed as an interestingly large number of married women enter the workplace. Take the United States for example. Since 1960, the percentage of married women in the work force has ju...	[ "experts encourage women to take paying jobs.", "men encourage women to take paying jobs", "government encourage women to take paying jobs.", "more and more people begin to care about women's life" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is not only experts in China who are arguing over whether women should work after marriage or not. Worldwide this question is being discussed as an interestingly large number of married women enter the workplace. Take the United States for example....
You wish to closely observe a small insect. Which tool is the best to use?	[ "a balance", "a test tube", "a telescope", "a magnifying glass" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You wish to closely observe a small insect. Which tool is the best to use? Answer: a magnifying glass
It seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble.That's more or less what happened the night that Nashville Police officer Floyd Hyde was on duty. "I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashville.As I got onto Highway 40,blue lights and sirens going.I fell in behind a gold Pontiac Fir...	[ "he was racing with another driver on the road", "he realized he had to hurry to the accident scene", "he thought the police officer wanted to stop him", "he wanted to overtake other cars on the shoulder" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble.That's more or less what happened the night that Nashville Police officer Floyd Hyde was on duty. "I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashville.As I got onto Highway 40,blu...
British potato farmers were angry and wanted the expression "couch potato" to be taken out of the dictionary because it harmed the vegetable's image. The British Potato Council wants the Oxford English Dictionary to replace the expression with the term "couch slouch", with protests being outside Parliament in London an...	[ "advertise their produces", "call for a higher price for their potatoes", "remove the expression \"couch potato\" from the dictionary", "let people know how important the potato is in people's lives" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). British potato farmers were angry and wanted the expression "couch potato" to be taken out of the dictionary because it harmed the vegetable's image. The British Potato Council wants the Oxford English Dictionary to replace the expression with the term "couch...
Enough "meaningless drivel". That's the message from a group of members of the UK government who have been examining how social media firms like LinkedIn gather and use social media data. The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's report, released last week, has blamed firms for making people sign up to lo...	[ "Say no to social media?", "New security rules in operation?", "Accept without reading?", "Administration matters!" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Enough "meaningless drivel". That's the message from a group of members of the UK government who have been examining how social media firms like LinkedIn gather and use social media data. The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's report,...
LONDON(Reuters)--Quiet please--Britain's Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted. Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping, a tradition dating back to the 12th century which involves a counting of the swan population on the River Thames, will be conducted by the Queen's official Swan M...	[ "swans were better protected than now", "a lot of swans were killed by dogs", "swans were a delicious dish on royal banquets", "common people could catch the swans" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). LONDON(Reuters)--Quiet please--Britain's Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted. Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping, a tradition dating back to the 12th century which involves a counting of the swan population on the R...
On Friday afternoon, Mr. Tian, the Chinese teacher asks his students to write an article . The topic is My Beautiful Mother. Mr. Tian says to the students,"You can go home after you finish it. " All the students except Xiao Hong begin to write. They want to go home early. Xiao Hong is sitting there and thinks of her ac...	[ "go home", "have an English class", "write an article", "visit friends" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On Friday afternoon, Mr. Tian, the Chinese teacher asks his students to write an article . The topic is My Beautiful Mother. Mr. Tian says to the students,"You can go home after you finish it. " All the students except Xiao Hong begin to write. They want to g...
Several years ago Robert knew a girl at a party. He loved her at once. But he hadn't enough money to marry her. He went to another village and wanted to borrow five thousand dollars from Peter, one of his classmates. He said he was going to return the money in two years. Peter Black believed him and lent the money to h...	[ "he did not want to pay back the money", "he had paid Peter all the money", "he was always very busy", "his wife didn't let him do so" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Several years ago Robert knew a girl at a party. He loved her at once. But he hadn't enough money to marry her. He went to another village and wanted to borrow five thousand dollars from Peter, one of his classmates. He said he was going to return the money i...
Whether you're headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cell phone, you could have an unwelcome surprise. U,S. cell phones don't work abroad. U.S. companies use different f...	[ "an international BlackBerry is mainly used to send ,.-mail for free", "Roadpost can offer cell phones used in different areas", "you should select a bag used to send your cell phone", "Roadpost's service is convenient and simple" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Whether you're headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cell phone, you could have an unwelcome surpris...
"I love the music-player function of 3G cellphones, " Xiaomei, a Chinese senior high school girl living in Japan, said happily. "Recently, I logged on to a website and downloaded some new Japanese songs with lyrics onto my 3G cellphone, "the girl said. "You know, it's amazing! Just like with KTV, _ 's voice can...	[ "If you are a China Mobile user, you must have a new phone number when you use 3G.", "After 3G was introduced to Japan, it was widely used there almost immediately.", "In 2009, mobile phone operators may consider expanding the use of 3G cellphones.", "It is thought that in Japan high school students use 3G t...	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "I love the music-player function of 3G cellphones, " Xiaomei, a Chinese senior high school girl living in Japan, said happily. "Recently, I logged on to a website and downloaded some new Japanese songs with lyrics onto my 3G cellphone, "the gi...
Almost everyone is afraid of something --- snakes, heights, public speaking and so on. It is normal and can even be helpful to experience fear sometimes. In dangerous situations, fear can keep our bodies alert so that we can act quickly to protect ourselves. But for some people, fear develops into a "phobia", which i...	[ "By making comparisons.", "By giving examples.", "By giving data in numbers.", "By giving descriptions." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Almost everyone is afraid of something --- snakes, heights, public speaking and so on. It is normal and can even be helpful to experience fear sometimes. In dangerous situations, fear can keep our bodies alert so that we can act quickly to protect ourselves...
Which behavior is an example of an animal adapting to a change in the environment?	[ "a squirrel climbing a tree", "a rabbit feeding its young", "a frog eating an insect", "a bird migrating south" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which behavior is an example of an animal adapting to a change in the environment? A. a squirrel climbing a tree B. a rabbit feeding its young C. a frog eating an insect D. a bird migrating south Answer:D
John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1981. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks. Fortunately he had a strong--willed caring mother. John remembered that his mother told him many times, "Son, yo...	[ "John's mother didn't believe in or depend on others.", "John's mother believed one would succeed without working hard.", "John's mother thought one could be whatever one wanted to be.", "John's mother thought no one could succeed without working hard." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1981. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks. Fortunately he had a strong--willed caring ...
(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place) When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey. "Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other." ...	[ "dancing with rabbits", "eating honey", "giving everything back", "having cookies" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). (Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place) When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey. "Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we s...
On 22nd January, 2007, Dave Cornthwaite from the UK became the first person to skateboard across Australia. He made a new world record, by skating a total of 5,823 kilometers. Jack Smith, the previous champion, had skated a total of 4,830 kilometers across the US in 2003. Dave's journey started in Perth and ended in ...	[ "An art book.", "A story book.", "A science book.", "A medicine book." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: On 22nd January, 2007, Dave Cornthwaite from the UK became the first person to skateboard across Australia. He made a new world record, by skating a total of 5,823 kilometers. Jack Smith, the previous champion, had skated a total of 4,830 kilometers...
When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the dis...	[ "By solving the cost problems", "By solving the transportation problems", "By setting up a body of devoted people in every country.", "By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United...
Once, a king had a great highway built for his people. Just before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest . He invited his people to take part in the contest. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best. On the day of the contest, some people came to the highway in fine clo...	[ "He complained as the other people had.", "He gave up before he got to the stones.", "He cleared the pile of stones.", "He blocked the road with stones." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once, a king had a great highway built for his people. Just before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest . He invited his people to take part in the contest. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best. On the da...
The New York Public Library, in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue, may have to close its doors. The library is one of New York's most beautiful and valuable buildings. Even though it is in the busiest part of the city, it has grass and trees around it, and benches for people to sit on. Even more unusu...	[ "The library has grass and trees in it.", "New Yorkers don't have to pay to use the library.", "Famous writers don't have to pay to use the library.", "The main reading room of the library is 15 feet high." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The New York Public Library, in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue, may have to close its doors. The library is one of New York's most beautiful and valuable buildings. Even though it is in the busiest part of the city, it has grass and trees...
Whenever someone begins to talk to me about how horrible it is to eat meat and suggests that a nice piece of tofu would be just as good, I just smile and show them those nice pointy teeth we all have in the corners of our mouths. They are called canines , and they are there only for the purpose of eating meat. When it...	[ "more nutritious but poorer in proteins", "higher in iron and other useful minerals", "more beneficial for muscle development", "harder for eaters to take in its iron" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Whenever someone begins to talk to me about how horrible it is to eat meat and suggests that a nice piece of tofu would be just as good, I just smile and show them those nice pointy teeth we all have in the corners of our mouths. They are called canines , an...
Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hours after ...	[ "scientists already use existing technology to store embryos for space flight", "cryogenic techniques will practically be used for space flight in hundreds of years", "it may be easier to freeze embryos than to freeze adults on the spaceship", "most astronauts will suffer from space sickness" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely ...
Most of us probably live without vegetables, but a world without chocolate? Now that would be hard! According to chocolate makers it could happen if we don't act soon. There are two main causes of the chocolate shortage --- chocolate's growing popularity and less production of cocoa, the plant from which chocolate is m...	[ "To introduce cocoa production to more countries.", "To provide more chocolate for British people.", "To produce stronger types of cocoa plants.", "To make sure that cocoa is healthy to eat." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most of us probably live without vegetables, but a world without chocolate? Now that would be hard! According to chocolate makers it could happen if we don't act soon. There are two main causes of the chocolate shortage --- chocolate's growing popular...
Mr. Chen works in an office and he usually gets up at six thirty in the morning . After he has breakfast , he goes to work at seven o'clock . He comes back home at a quarter to six in the afternoon . Today is Friday . It is six twenty and Mr. Chen is home . Mr. Chen doesn't look happy . His wife , Mrs. Chen looks at Mr...	[ "Mr. Chen gets up at 6:20 a.m.", "Mr. Chen comes back home at 5:00 p.m.", "Mr. Chen pays 8 yuan for the bus tickets every day this week", "the bus ticket will be cheaper next week" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mr. Chen works in an office and he usually gets up at six thirty in the morning . After he has breakfast , he goes to work at seven o'clock . He comes back home at a quarter to six in the afternoon . Today is Friday . It is six twenty and Mr. Chen is ...
Every year, thousands of young Europeans set off to explore their continent by train in the summertime. It is a necessary part of growing up and often the first time many Europeans travel without their parents. Now you too can share this adventure. There are so many places you can not afford to miss while travelling in...	[ "Three", "Four", "Five", "Six" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every year, thousands of young Europeans set off to explore their continent by train in the summertime. It is a necessary part of growing up and often the first time many Europeans travel without their parents. Now you too can share this adventure. Th...
MSF stands for Medicines Sans Frontiers. It's also known as Doctors Without Borders . Medicines Sans Frontiers is French. This organization was set up by some French doctors in 1971. Since then, MSF has sent trained doctors all over the world to help people who have suffered from disasters, such as wars and illness. N...	[ "government", "charity", "business", "training centre" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: MSF stands for Medicines Sans Frontiers. It's also known as Doctors Without Borders . Medicines Sans Frontiers is French. This organization was set up by some French doctors in 1971. Since then, MSF has sent trained doctors all over the world to help...
More than a hundred reporters from around the world thronged and bustled in the Stock Exchange Building in Stockholm's Old Town for about an hour before the doors to the Swedish Academy swung open. Notably, there were many Japanese reporters present, hoping to break the news that Haruki Murakami had won the prize. Fina...	[ "she has an obvious advantage over Haruki Murakami", "it is rare for a woman to have written so many perfect stories", "she is a master of the contemporary short story", "she deserves a prize for her hard work for so many years" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: More than a hundred reporters from around the world thronged and bustled in the Stock Exchange Building in Stockholm's Old Town for about an hour before the doors to the Swedish Academy swung open. Notably, there were many Japanese reporters present, ...
Peanuts to This Proudly reading my words,I glanced around the room,only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.Confused,I glanced toward my stonefaced teacher.Having no choice,I slowly raised the report I had slaved over,hoping to hide myself."What could be causing everyone to a...	[ "Controversial.", "Ridiculous.", "Boring.", "Puzzling." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Peanuts to This Proudly reading my words,I glanced around the room,only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.Confused,I glanced toward my stonefaced teacher.Having no choice,I slowly raised the report I had slaved ov...
Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns. A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially young boys. In the computer game houses, people spend a lot of money c...	[ "Young girls.", "Young children.", "Young students.", "Young boys." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns. A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially you...
In the 1930s, a lot of people in the USA were out of work. Among these people was a man named Alfred Butts. He always had an interest in word games and so, to fill his time, he planned a game which he called 'Lexico'. However, he was not completely satisfied with the game, so he made a number of changes to it and, in t...	[ "In 1939.", "In 1948.", "Before 1939.", "Between 1939 and 1948." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the 1930s, a lot of people in the USA were out of work. Among these people was a man named Alfred Butts. He always had an interest in word games and so, to fill his time, he planned a game which he called 'Lexico'. However, he was not completely sa...
SHANGHAI, June 7(AP)--A 16-year-old girl's suicide after she was barred from a key exam draw attention to increasing worries over academic pressures, as millions of Chinese students began annual college entrance tests on Wednesday. The three-day exam, viewed as important to future career and financial success, has a r...	[ "In a newspaper.", "In a magazine.", "In a text book", "In a survey." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: SHANGHAI, June 7(AP)--A 16-year-old girl's suicide after she was barred from a key exam draw attention to increasing worries over academic pressures, as millions of Chinese students began annual college entrance tests on Wednesday. The three-day exam...