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Every April I am troubled by the same concern -- that spring might not occur this year. The landscape looks dull, with hills, sky and forest appearing gray. My spirits ebb, as they did during an April snowfall when I first came to Maine 15 years ago. "Just wait," a neighbor advised. "You'll wake up one morning and spri...	[ "they were surprised that someone unknown was pruning the tree", "they wanted to prevent the author from pruning the tree", "they were concerned about the safety of the tree", "they wanted to get to know the author" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every April I am troubled by the same concern -- that spring might not occur this year. The landscape looks dull, with hills, sky and forest appearing gray. My spirits ebb, as they did during an April snowfall when I first came to Maine 15 years ago. "Just wa...
Great Sale at Jenny's Come to Jenny's great sale on clothes, things for your room and things for school. We have jackets in black and brown for thirty-five dollars, sweaters in blue and red for fifteen dollars and bags in green and yellow for five dollars. See our great tables, beds and chairs. Get a new bookcase in br...	[ "fruit", "food", "vegetables", "clothes and things for room and school" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Great Sale at Jenny's Come to Jenny's great sale on clothes, things for your room and things for school. We have jackets in black and brown for thirty-five dollars, sweaters in blue and red for fifteen dollars and bags in green and yellow for five dollars. Se...
On January 1, Awl and Howser agreed in writing that Awl would build a house on Howser's lot according to Howser's plans and specifications for $60,000, the work to commence on April 1. Howser agreed to make an initial payment of $10,000 on April 1, and to pay the balance upon completion of the work. On February 1, Awl ...	[ "the difference between the fair market value of the completed house and Awl's original contract price.", "$30,000, the difference between Awl's original contract price and the amount Awl demanded on February 1. ", "$25,000, the difference between Awl's original contract price and the total amount Howser paid G...	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On January 1, Awl and Howser agreed in writing that Awl would build a house on Howser's lot according to Howser's plans and specifications for $60,000, the work to commence on April 1. Howser agreed to make an initial payment of $10,000 on April 1, and to pay...
Glynis I piled on the pounds and I couldn't lose them. Then I joined a slimming club. My target weight was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself I'd lose the weight at ...	[ "Their figure.", "Their future life.", "Their work as a housewife.", "Their eating habits." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Glynis I piled on the pounds and I couldn't lose them. Then I joined a slimming club. My target weight was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip ...
Here are four of my friends. Get to know them and their interesting experiences. I'm Mark. I'm 12. I have learned a lot about cycling and cycled about two hundred miles with my friends. We all felt very excited. My name is Sam. I'm one year older than Mark. I have entered a competition. At last, I won it and the priz...	[ "Boring.", "Tiring.", "Exciting.", "Relaxing." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Here are four of my friends. Get to know them and their interesting experiences. I'm Mark. I'm 12. I have learned a lot about cycling and cycled about two hundred miles with my friends. We all felt very excited. My name is Sam. I'm one year older than Mark....
Ever since Stephanie's 13th birthday we have been receiving comments from other adults expressing their sympathies because our daughter is now a teenager.We've heard everything from,"Sure she's a good kid,but just wait,now that she's teenager..."to the ever inspiring,"Well,all kids are rotten when they are teenagers,ju...	[ "trouble", "sympathy", "congratulations", "inspiring comments" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Ever since Stephanie's 13th birthday we have been receiving comments from other adults expressing their sympathies because our daughter is now a teenager.We've heard everything from,"Sure she's a good kid,but just wait,now that she's teenager..."to the ever i...
Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing. Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are get in. But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to...	[ "some people from England", "the American Indians", "Sarah Josepha Hale", "Governor Bradford" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing. Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are...
Rocks that contain fragments of bones, shells, and plant remains are most likely	[ "crystals.", "igneous.", "sedimentary.", "metamorphic." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Rocks that contain fragments of bones, shells, and plant remains are most likely A. crystals. B. igneous. C. sedimentary. D. metamorphic. Answer:C
Corn is widely being used in the United States to make ethanol for use in automobile fuel. How might the overproduction of corn negatively affect the environment?	[ "decreasing soil fertility", "decreasing oil transportation", "increasing the greenhouse effect", "increasing carbon dioxide emissions" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Corn is widely being used in the United States to make ethanol for use in automobile fuel. How might the overproduction of corn negatively affect the environment? Answer: decreasing soil fertility
Over the past decade, cheating--an act of academic dishonesty--has become more and more common. The latest statistics shows more than two thirds of high school students admitted cheating on an exam last year, and--even more surprising--often the best students cheat to get to the top of their class--and they don't think...	[ "By letting them getting away with it.", "By telling them what is right.", "By catching them on the spot.", "By giving them some punishment." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Over the past decade, cheating--an act of academic dishonesty--has become more and more common. The latest statistics shows more than two thirds of high school students admitted cheating on an exam last year, and--even more surprising--often the best ...
Accidents happen almost every day. Some accidents are not serious and some are. We read about such accidents nearly every day in the newspapers. It is wrong for people to think that accidents take place only on the roads or highways, or even at work places. Home accidents are just as common. Because very few home accid...	[ "People may fall to death from high buildings.", "People may be knocked down by cars on the roads.", "Gas stoves may cause burns or even fires.", "People may be killed by an electrical appliance." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Accidents happen almost every day. Some accidents are not serious and some are. We read about such accidents nearly every day in the newspapers. It is wrong for people to think that accidents take place only on the roads or highways, or even at work p...
My name is Amy. I'm a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I'm an iPhone addict. I wasn't always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn't want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, alway...	[ "diverse application", "excellent service", "bundle of joy", "good company" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My name is Amy. I'm a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I'm an iPhone addict. I wasn't always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I...
Today is July 20th.Mr Smith is going to have a trip.This is his travel plan. Dep.="depart;" leave arr.=arrive 21 July dep. New York 12:25 23 July dep. Ottawa 14:20 arr. Toronto 17:15 25 July dep. Toronto 09:45 arr. Tokyo 15:10 29 July dep. Tokyo 14:20 Arr. Sydney 20:05 2 August dep. Sydney 08:20 Arr. New York 16:25 Whe...	[ "Toronto.", "Tokyo.", "Seoul.", "New York." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today is July 20th.Mr Smith is going to have a trip.This is his travel plan. Dep.="depart;" leave arr.=arrive 21 July dep. New York 12:25 23 July dep. Ottawa 14:20 arr. Toronto 17:15 25 July dep. Toronto 09:45 arr. Tokyo 15:10 29 July dep. Tokyo 14:20 Arr. Sy...
If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule. Au Printemps Tel: 01133014282 Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store also offers many services to overseas visitors, including ship...	[ "Au Printemps.", "The Paris Opera.", "La Forum des Halles.", "The Louvre Museum." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule. Au Printemps Tel: 01133014282 Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store a...
Despite the burning heat, the summer holidays are drawing to a close. After a period of pleasant relaxation, spending time with friends and family, our thoughts now turn towards the new school term. This can be an exciting time, filled with new opportunities, ambitions and challenges. Such new challenges can be frighte...	[ "Being confident will make you lovelier.", "Sharing your weaknesses with others will make you strong.", "Showing your weaknesses will cause trouble.", "The strong know everything and are never afraid." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Despite the burning heat, the summer holidays are drawing to a close. After a period of pleasant relaxation, spending time with friends and family, our thoughts now turn towards the new school term. This can be an exciting time, filled with new opportunities,...
Tomorrow evening I will be interviewed on stage by a museum official. I will be an interpreter, talking from experience as a disability rights lawyer and activist. In "special" schools and camps for children with physical and mental disabilities, I grew up knowing we were a category of person that the world did not wan...	[ "A disabled lawyer.", "A reporter.", "An actor", "An interviewer" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Tomorrow evening I will be interviewed on stage by a museum official. I will be an interpreter, talking from experience as a disability rights lawyer and activist. In "special" schools and camps for children with physical and mental disabilities, I gr...
A little stream ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert,"I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert,"she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. At this ti...	[ "She thought she couldn't cross the desert.", "She believed she could cross the desert.", "She thought she knew well about the desert.", "She started to worry about herself." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A little stream ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert,"I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert,"she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disap...
To begin your expedition of wonder, get yourself a driver's license at your local department of motor vehicles, then rent a car and take off for New Hampshire's Crawford Notch State Park. This beautiful park is abundant in wildlife, natural vegetation and running rivers falling from high cliffs. It is a place of specta...	[ "At Weirs Beach.", "In your lakeside cottage.", "At Coney's Flume Park.", "At Dry River Campground." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). To begin your expedition of wonder, get yourself a driver's license at your local department of motor vehicles, then rent a car and take off for New Hampshire's Crawford Notch State Park. This beautiful park is abundant in wildlife, natural vegetation and run...
"Colour" and "color","favourite" and "favorite"... Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger. Lingui...	[ "Interesting.", "Meaningful.", "Unfinished.", "Boring." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "Colour" and "color","favourite" and "favorite"... Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He is a teacher wh...
I hated writing thank-you notes as a child, but I had no choice: My mother was adamant about honoring other people's kindness and generosity. But now after a childhood spent crafting those notes, the music of gratitude flows naturally from me. I hire Brant to build an arbor around my front door. I drew it exactly a...	[ "unfriendly", "surprised", "thankful", "excited" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I hated writing thank-you notes as a child, but I had no choice: My mother was adamant about honoring other people's kindness and generosity. But now after a childhood spent crafting those notes, the music of gratitude flows naturally from me. I hir...
When you run, you put force that is equal to three times your body weight on your feet. The human foot contains twenty muscles. This means that there is a lot that can go wrong when you run. Most sports have some kind of running or jumping So experts at many shoe companies work hard to design good sport shoes. First, a...	[ "Because they are comfortable to wear.", "Because they help to develop leg muscles.", "Because they help to change body weight.", "Because they are both good and cheap." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When you run, you put force that is equal to three times your body weight on your feet. The human foot contains twenty muscles. This means that there is a lot that can go wrong when you run. Most sports have some kind of running or jumping So experts at many ...
The State of Missoula has enacted a new election code designed to increase voter responsibility in the exercise of the franchise and to enlarge citizen participation in the electoral process. None of its provisions conflicts with federal statutes.Which of the following is the strongest reason for finding unconstitution...	[ "The requirement violates Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which provides that representatives to Congress be chosen \"by the People of the several States.\" ", "The requirement violates Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to \"make or alter\" state regulations provid...	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The State of Missoula has enacted a new election code designed to increase voter responsibility in the exercise of the franchise and to enlarge citizen participation in the electoral process. None of its provisions conflicts with federal statutes.Which of the...
John lived with her mother when he was young. He didn't know who his father was. The woman did some washing for the rich and could buy only some bread for her son. So the boy was short and thin. One cold morning there was much snow in the streets. A car knocked the woman down and the policemen took her to the hospital....	[ "he was angry with the man", "he started a rich life", "he wouldn't live with him", "the man was bad to him" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). John lived with her mother when he was young. He didn't know who his father was. The woman did some washing for the rich and could buy only some bread for her son. So the boy was short and thin. One cold morning there was much snow in the streets. A car knock...
What goes to a place that has a negative impact on the environment?	[ "garbage trucks", "trains", "mail trucks", "motorcycles" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What goes to a place that has a negative impact on the environment? A. garbage trucks B. trains C. mail trucks D. motorcycles Answer:A
The sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing. Since 2009, a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world---- Little Free Library. The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhood...	[ "They can offer neighbors more chances to talk.", "He was inspired by the sharing economy.", "He wanted to promote his idea worldwide.", "They are a gift to please his mother." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing. Since 2009, a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world---...
In 1961 Obama was born in Hawaii, US. His father was an African and his mother was a white American. He grew up in Indonesia and Hawaii. When Obama was 10 years old, he was one of the only three black students at his school in Hawaii. He felt very different from most other students. White girls wanted to touch his hair...	[ "Obama's father is a Kenyan prince.", "Obama was a star in Harvard because he drank a lot", "We should judge a person by what he did when he was young", "Obama's success owes to his hard work" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In 1961 Obama was born in Hawaii, US. His father was an African and his mother was a white American. He grew up in Indonesia and Hawaii. When Obama was 10 years old, he was one of the only three black students at his school in Hawaii. He felt very dif...
Once upon a time there lived the daughter of a king. Her name was Safia. Her father and mother loved her very much, and would deny her nothing in the world. One day, a magician came to the palace and asked for sanctuary , saying that he was a professor who was being persecuted by his enemies and had nowhere to w...	[ "People usually rested on Friday in that far land.", "The magician paid his respects to the king.", "The princess was made as small as a doll.", "The magician was busy with his scholarly matters." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once upon a time there lived the daughter of a king. Her name was Safia. Her father and mother loved her very much, and would deny her nothing in the world. One day, a magician came to the palace and asked for sanctuary , saying that he was a professor ...
Many people believe that teaching children music makes them smarter, better able to learn new things. But the organizers of a new study say there's no scientific evidence that early musical training affects the intelligence of young people. An estimated 80 percent of American adults think music lessons improve children...	[ "the children who attended music class are smarter than those who attended arts class", "IQ is a good measure of a child's intelligence", "we needn't to teach children music", "music training is still important for cultural reasons" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many people believe that teaching children music makes them smarter, better able to learn new things. But the organizers of a new study say there's no scientific evidence that early musical training affects the intelligence of young people. An estimated 80 pe...
All plant cells are capable of taking up water. Even dead ones do to a certain degree. Absorption of water by dead cell walls makes wood become larger. In common land plants, the living cells of roots take upmost of the water. Land plants without roots do exist, however. Those greenish-yellow lichens you see on rocks i...	[ "evolutionary cycles", "heights and depths", "time", "kinds" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). All plant cells are capable of taking up water. Even dead ones do to a certain degree. Absorption of water by dead cell walls makes wood become larger. In common land plants, the living cells of roots take upmost of the water. Land plants without roots do exi...
For several years now, the dollar has fallen lower and lower against other major currencies. Lately, though, the dollar has risen, especially against the Japanese yen and the euro. Some traders think the dollar will continue to rise, but that is not clear. The dollar moved up this week after comments by American offici...	[ "the history of American currency", "the inflation in America", "the political cases in America", "the price of the oil in the world" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For several years now, the dollar has fallen lower and lower against other major currencies. Lately, though, the dollar has risen, especially against the Japanese yen and the euro. Some traders think the dollar will continue to rise, but that is not c...
One day when some government officials were building a barn , they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to make the mice inside the hole come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that all the mice had escaped. But just as they began to clean up, they s...	[ "it was correct", "it was strange", "it was funny", "it was sweet" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day when some government officials were building a barn , they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to make the mice inside the hole come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that...
Mrs Weeks was reading a newspaper story to her class. The story said: Were you ever in a hospital when you were small? How did you feel? The doctors in Children's Hospital are asking for money for children's toys. Some children in the hospital must stay in bed for many weeks. Toys are needed to keep these sick children...	[ "Ask the class to give some money to the children in the hospital.", "Ask the class to send some of their own toys to the children in the hospital.", "Let the class make some toys themselves and give them to the children in the hospital.", "Tell the class to go to see the children in the hospital." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mrs Weeks was reading a newspaper story to her class. The story said: Were you ever in a hospital when you were small? How did you feel? The doctors in Children's Hospital are asking for money for children's toys. Some children in the hospital must stay in be...
One of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift. Unlike other gifts, it came without wrap . On September 11th, 1958, mum gave birth to Richard. After she brought him home from hospital, she put him in my arms, saying, "I promised you a gift, and here it is." What an honor! I became four years old a month earlier...	[ "He got a baby brother.", "He got a Christmas gift.", "He became four years old.", "He received a doll." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift. Unlike other gifts, it came without wrap . On September 11th, 1958, mum gave birth to Richard. After she brought him home from hospital, she put him in my arms, saying, "I promised you a gift, and here i...
In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you. You take your food and sit down or take ...	[ "three", "four", "five", "six" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pa...
Love to sink into your chairs and relax when you get to school? Then you will not be happy to hear that schools all over the world are seriously considering exchanging traditional desks for ones with no seats at all -- Yes, that means you will be encouraged to stand through those already too long math and science lesso...	[ "they are cleverer than younger students", "they are easily tired of standing long", "they have formed the habit of sitting", "they do badly in class while standing" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Love to sink into your chairs and relax when you get to school? Then you will not be happy to hear that schools all over the world are seriously considering exchanging traditional desks for ones with no seats at all -- Yes, that means you will be enco...
Our eyes can help us with	[ "a radio recording", "shove from behind", "a label", "a loud noise" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Our eyes can help us with A. a radio recording B. shove from behind C. a label D. a loud noise Answer:C
Born as the only child in the family, I am the "king" of the family. My parents are both businessmen and they come home every two weeks. Because they don't spend much time with me, they always feel guilty* and will buy me many expensive things and let me do whatever I want. My grandparents never let me do any chores be...	[ "To make more friends, you need to try to please them.", "A person who always received but never gives can still have many friends.", "The boy lost his friends at first because he didn't like them.", "To be a nicer and better person, we need to make some changes." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Born as the only child in the family, I am the "king" of the family. My parents are both businessmen and they come home every two weeks. Because they don't spend much time with me, they always feel guilty* and will buy me many expensive things and let me do w...
What is the main function of the circulatory system?	[ "secrete enzymes", "digest proteins", "produce hormones", "transport materials" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What is the main function of the circulatory system? Answer: transport materials
Why is a healthy diet important?	[ "It maintains a constant body temperature.", "It prevents damage to internal organs.", "It makes oxygen for all the cells in the body.", "It supplies the body’s needs for growth and energy." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Why is a healthy diet important? A. It maintains a constant body temperature. B. It prevents damage to internal organs. C. It makes oxygen for all the cells in the body. D. It supplies the body’s needs for growth and energy. Answer:D
I was being interviewed by a senior manager for a major insurance company. I told him honestly why I wanted the job----I needed to keep my family in Boston. My wife recently died of a heart attack. A job in Boston would help me reduce some of the extreme trauma and pain of the loss for my 16-year-old daughter. It wa...	[ "hehad lost his job and wanted to find a new one.", "he had to support his family in Boston.", "his wife had recently died of a heart attack.", "his daughter needed money for schooling." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I was being interviewed by a senior manager for a major insurance company. I told him honestly why I wanted the job----I needed to keep my family in Boston. My wife recently died of a heart attack. A job in Boston would help me reduce some of the extreme tra...