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In the very early 1800's, a young boy about 14 years old named John lived in a orphanage in Old England along with several other children. Orphan meant unwanted and unloved. Christmas was the one day of the year when the children didn't work and received a gift, an orange. Usually they tried to taste and keep it for s...	[ "It was made up of what these children donated.", "His master gave him a whole one again.", "These children bought him one.", "Little Elizabeth donated hers to John." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In the very early 1800's, a young boy about 14 years old named John lived in a orphanage in Old England along with several other children. Orphan meant unwanted and unloved. Christmas was the one day of the year when the children didn't work and received a g...
The presence of which of the following geological features provides the best evidence that glaciers once covered an area?	[ "wide riverbeds", "U-shaped valleys", "underground caves", "groundwater springs" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The presence of which of the following geological features provides the best evidence that glaciers once covered an area? Answer: U-shaped valleys
Is your TV connected to the Internet? What about your chair or your fridge? It is possible that they are not. But in the future, most things in your home may be connected, as the so-called "Internet of things" is developing. The Internet of things may be coming sooner than you think. It is reported that during his spee...	[ "the Internet of things will appear in our daily life sooner", "Samsung has produced the Internet of things recently", "Samsung products have been part of the Internet of things", "he spent a lot of time talking about the Internet of things" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Is your TV connected to the Internet? What about your chair or your fridge? It is possible that they are not. But in the future, most things in your home may be connected, as the so-called "Internet of things" is developing. The Internet of things may be comi...
How do you get to school? Do you walk or ride a bike? Do you go by bus or by train? For many students, it's easy to get to school. But for the students in a village in Sichuan province, it is difficult. There is a very big river between their school and the village. There is no bridge and the river runs too quickly for...	[ "they have no boats", "the river is too big", "they don't like it", "the river runs too quickly" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How do you get to school? Do you walk or ride a bike? Do you go by bus or by train? For many students, it's easy to get to school. But for the students in a village in Sichuan province, it is difficult. There is a very big river between their school and the v...
In October 2012, I joined an organization to volunteer to work in Thailand. When I arrived in Thailand, I thought I would be taken to an orphanage . However, I was told that I had to go to the place where I would live by train alone. And then I knew that my job was to teach English in a school instead of working at an ...	[ "She wasn't interested in it at all.", "She wanted to go back home.", "She felt her job was very easy.", "She thought it hard but interesting." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In October 2012, I joined an organization to volunteer to work in Thailand. When I arrived in Thailand, I thought I would be taken to an orphanage . However, I was told that I had to go to the place where I would live by train alone. And then I knew that my j...
Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned lack of morals in society after a toddler was struck twice -by two different vans-and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl. The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and broadcast by Southern T...	[ "The worry of liability.", "Lack of laws that exempt Samaritans from liability.", "The decline of humanity in society.", "The fear of being accused of harming her." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned lack of morals in society after a toddler was struck twice -by two different vans-and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl. The in...
The Ring of Fire covers 4,000 km around the edge of the Pacific Ocean.It includes the countries of Japan,Indonesia and the Philippines.More earthquakes and volcanoes occur in this area than anywhere else in the world.The name Ring of Fire refers to areas below the earth's surface.These areas move suddenly and often cau...	[ "are outside the Ring of Fire", "never experience natural disasters", "experience earthquakes only", "experience earthquakes and volcanoes" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The Ring of Fire covers 4,000 km around the edge of the Pacific Ocean.It includes the countries of Japan,Indonesia and the Philippines.More earthquakes and volcanoes occur in this area than anywhere else in the world.The name Ring of Fire refers to ar...
Don't have plenty of time for reading ? If you are interested in nun-fiction books, here are good choices for you. A Room of One's Own This essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two woman's colleges at Cambridge University to 1928. In it, Woolf describes that it's cir...	[ "To promote of the Four books.", "To make comments on the four books,", "To recommend the four books to readers.", "To make comparisons between the four books." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Don't have plenty of time for reading ? If you are interested in nun-fiction books, here are good choices for you. A Room of One's Own This essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two woman's colleges at Cambrid...
We all hate speed cameras, don't we? They're not there to slow drivers down and lower the road accidents; they just make money for the government. They trick us, cost us cold hard cash, disturb us from driving properly and are unfair. Well, here's a surprising thing: what if there were facts that the boring cameras ac...	[ "people drive at a speed of less than 130 km./h", "lunch time lasts long hours with drunk people rushing back to office", "drivers drive according to the traffic lights", "police conduct traffic in streets" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We all hate speed cameras, don't we? They're not there to slow drivers down and lower the road accidents; they just make money for the government. They trick us, cost us cold hard cash, disturb us from driving properly and are unfair. Well, here's a surprisi...
Welcome Aboard Just 15 minutes from Banff is Lake Minnewanka where a 90minute cruise to the Devil's Gap is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventure! For information & group reservations,phone 7623473! www.minnewankaboattours.com GUIDED MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS of the Columbia Ice Field & Canadian Rockies Leave the Cr...	[ "7623473", "18773447117", "(866) 3882877", "18007606934" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Welcome Aboard Just 15 minutes from Banff is Lake Minnewanka where a 90minute cruise to the Devil's Gap is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventure! For information & group reservations,phone 7623473! www.minnewankaboattours.com GUIDED MOUNTAIN FLIG...
According to a new survey, students` safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery on the way to and from school. Now in main big cities in China some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring clas...	[ "I will remember the bike number.", "I will let the rider go before I call my parents.", "I won`t let the rider go until I call my parents.", "I will let the rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). According to a new survey, students` safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery on the way to and from school. Now in main big cities in China some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection. Studen...
Food or friends? Lip salve or iPod? What is the most important thing in the US teenagers' lives today? Let's take a look. Some find that they can't do without people. "My biggest need is my friends. Without them, I wouldn't do much," said Adrian Fernandez, a 14-year-old boy. With others, food always comes first. "I d...	[ "Once a week.", "Every day.", "Twice a day.", "Three times a week." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Food or friends? Lip salve or iPod? What is the most important thing in the US teenagers' lives today? Let's take a look. Some find that they can't do without people. "My biggest need is my friends. Without them, I wouldn't do much," said Adrian Fer...
In two days, I will be turning 30. And I was not looking forward to a new decade . I was afraid that the best years of my life were behind me. One day, I met with my friend Nicholas. He was a 79-year-old man. He noticed something was different about me and asked if anything was wrong. I told him what I was anxious a...	[ "Excited.", "Worried.", "Angry.", "Tired." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In two days, I will be turning 30. And I was not looking forward to a new decade . I was afraid that the best years of my life were behind me. One day, I met with my friend Nicholas. He was a 79-year-old man. He noticed something was different about ...
Moreno, Stanley, and 23 other students from Westfield State College were on vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. This was the last night in the hotel. It was 4 am, Moreno and Stanley came back from a party. Just as Stanley went to sleep, he heard loud noise outside. From the balcony of their fourth-floor room, Moreno and ...	[ "make them cool", "stop the smoke from going into lungs", "let people find them", "play a joke with other people" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Moreno, Stanley, and 23 other students from Westfield State College were on vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. This was the last night in the hotel. It was 4 am, Moreno and Stanley came back from a party. Just as Stanley went to sleep, he heard loud nois...
Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail , going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that t...	[ "He wanted to set a good example to his daughters.", "He promised to realize his dream.", "He expected to build a way of success for his daughters.", "He thought he was supposed to help every American child with happiness and fulfillment." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail , going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also kno...
British researchers found that men are almost as likely as women to want children, and they feel more lonely, depressed, angry and sad than women if they don't have them. Childless women were more likely to mention personal wish and biological urge as major influences, compared to men. Men were more likely to mention...	[ "men actually experience bad emotions more deeply than women", "women are much more likely to want to have children than men", "men and women have the same level of anger and depression", "men have a higher level of guilt and depression than women" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: British researchers found that men are almost as likely as women to want children, and they feel more lonely, depressed, angry and sad than women if they don't have them. Childless women were more likely to mention personal wish and biological urge ...
Scientists have tried to come up with biological explanations for the difference between boys and girls. However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, "There are slight genetic differences between the sexes at birth which may affect the subjects boys and girls choose....	[ "It seems socially acceptable for a girl not to be able to read and write.", "It is a social problem rather than a problem of brains that girls are poor at maths.", "Mathematics and science are no easy subjects to women.", "Male scientists have stronger ability in maths." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Scientists have tried to come up with biological explanations for the difference between boys and girls. However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, "There are slight genetic differences between th...
Four materials are put into small containers. These materials are then moved from the small containers into larger containers. Which material will spread out to completely fill a larger container?	[ "air", "ice", "sand", "water" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Four materials are put into small containers. These materials are then moved from the small containers into larger containers. Which material will spread out to completely fill a larger container? Answer: air
It's Saturday. Helen has no classes today. She wants to buy a new dress. Her mother is at work, so she is going to the shop with her father. They go there by car. But her father doesn't like going shopping, so Helen goes to the shop and her father sits in the car and waits for her. There are a lot of people in the shop...	[ "her father has more money", "her father is free", "she likes father better", "her father likes shopping" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It's Saturday. Helen has no classes today. She wants to buy a new dress. Her mother is at work, so she is going to the shop with her father. They go there by car. But her father doesn't like going shopping, so Helen goes to the shop and her father sit...
Too often we accuse others of not listening, pretending that we ourselves are faultless, yet in our hearts we know that many of the mistakes we make come about because we haven't listened carefully enough. We get things wrong because we haven't listened carefully enough. We get things wrong because we haven't quite und...	[ "Don't accuse others of not listening while talking with them.", "Don't get anything wrong if you miss what the speaker is saying.", "Listening inattentively may cost you the loss of your success.", "Think carefully of what you're going to say before the speaker finishes." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Too often we accuse others of not listening, pretending that we ourselves are faultless, yet in our hearts we know that many of the mistakes we make come about because we haven't listened carefully enough. We get things wrong because we haven't listen...
The mounds at the beach are made of	[ "heavily buttered bagels", "sauteed mushrooms", "silica", "high school students" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The mounds at the beach are made of A. heavily buttered bagels B. sauteed mushrooms C. silica D. high school students Answer:C
Why do our eyes open wide when we feel fear? And why do our eyes become narrow when we express disgust ? According to a new research, it has something to do with survival. In a recently published paper, researchers concluded that expressions of fear and disgust changed the way human eyes gather and focus light. They a...	[ "Fear - eye widening - more light - a coming danger.", "Fear - eye narrowing - less light - a specific danger.", "Disgust - eye narrowing - less light - a coming danger.", "Disgust - eye widening- more light - a specific danger." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Why do our eyes open wide when we feel fear? And why do our eyes become narrow when we express disgust ? According to a new research, it has something to do with survival. In a recently published paper, researchers concluded that expressions of fear and disg...
Plants can't communicate by moving or making sounds, as most animals do. Instead, plants produce volatile compounds ---- chemicals that easily change from a liquid to a gas. A flower's sweet smell, for example, comes from such volatile compounds to attract insects such as bugs and bees. Plants can also discover vola...	[ "making some sounds", "waving their leaves", "producing some chemicals", "sending out electronic signals" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Plants can't communicate by moving or making sounds, as most animals do. Instead, plants produce volatile compounds ---- chemicals that easily change from a liquid to a gas. A flower's sweet smell, for example, comes from such volatile compounds to attract ...
Once a clever man was crossing a turbulent river. He wished to amuse himself by talking to the boatman. "Do you know mathematics?" he asked. "No sir." answered the boatman. "Then you have lost one quarter of your life," said the wise man. "Do you know history?" "No sir." answered the boatman. "Then you have lost three ...	[ "mathematics", "philosophy", "history", "swimming" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once a clever man was crossing a turbulent river. He wished to amuse himself by talking to the boatman. "Do you know mathematics?" he asked. "No sir." answered the boatman. "Then you have lost one quarter of your life," said the wise man. "Do you know...
A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so. Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Driving School ...	[ "Students Pay Less to Learn to Drive Now.", "Students Learn to Drive.", "It is Better to Learn to Drive at Colleges.", "Welcome to the Driving School." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so. Training costs have dropped to 2, 60...
Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has encouraged thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life. He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and de...	[ "Competitive and generous", "Energetic and reliable", "Careful and considerate", "Confident and smart" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has encouraged thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life. He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a g...
Hello, I'm Kate. This is a photo of my aunt's family. The woman in the photo is my aunt, Jane. She is a teacher and she is very kind . These are my cousins Jim and Jack. They are seven and they are twins . Look! That lovely baby is my aunt's little daughter, Rose. She is only one. I love them very much. Rose is my aun...	[ "son", "sister", "mother", "daughter" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Hello, I'm Kate. This is a photo of my aunt's family. The woman in the photo is my aunt, Jane. She is a teacher and she is very kind . These are my cousins Jim and Jack. They are seven and they are twins . Look! That lovely baby is my aunt's little daughter,...
It is estimated that some seven hundred million people, about half the world's adult population, are unable to read or write, and there are probably two hundred and fifty million more whose level is so slight that it is hardly called literacy . Recently the attack on illiteracy had been stepped up. A world plan has be...	[ "The major areas of illiteracy are in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.", "In the USA there are at least one hundred million illiterate people,", "the United Kingdom has about seven hundred million illiterate people", "In Europe the figure is about twenty-four million; most of them are in Northern ...	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is estimated that some seven hundred million people, about half the world's adult population, are unable to read or write, and there are probably two hundred and fifty million more whose level is so slight that it is hardly called literacy . Recen...
A few years ago, Paul Gerner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas to ask them what it would take to design a public school that used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. "I think half of them fell off their chairs," Gerner says. Gerner manages school fac...	[ "They are questionable.", "They are out of date.", "They are advanced.", "They are practical." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A few years ago, Paul Gerner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas to ask them what it would take to design a public school that used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. "I think half o...
Louis Pasteur, one of the world's great scientists, was born in 1822, and died in 1895.While still a young boy, Louis Pasteur made his decision to become a scientist. He spent much of his life time studying the diseases of cattle, chickens and other tame animals. His wife learned to help him with his work. Almost every...	[ "cared much about it.", "made more discoveries.", "lived a better life.", "achieved more successes." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Louis Pasteur, one of the world's great scientists, was born in 1822, and died in 1895.While still a young boy, Louis Pasteur made his decision to become a scientist. He spent much of his life time studying the diseases of cattle, chickens and other t...
(RAMALLAH, West Bank) -- Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, the second of four groups to be released as part of an agreement that started the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which had broken down since 2008. In all, 104 prisoners are to be released in four rounds over the coming months. I...	[ "all the Palestinian prisoners kept in Israeli prisons are set free", "all the prisoners return to violence once again", "God is greater than the aggressors", "Palestinians welcome some prisoners back home" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: (RAMALLAH, West Bank) -- Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, the second of four groups to be released as part of an agreement that started the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which had broken down since 2008. In all, 104 ...
In the next five years, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) jobs are projected to grow twice as quickly as jobs in all other fields according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics. While all jobs are expected to grow by 10.4 percent, STEM jobs are expected to increase by 21.4 percent. By this measure, fu...	[ "few STEM boys like to study with girls", "there is widespread prejudice against girls", "most girls are bad at the required subjects", "most girls take little interest in STEM jobs" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the next five years, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) jobs are projected to grow twice as quickly as jobs in all other fields according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics. While all jobs are expected to grow by 10.4 percent, ST...
As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant in America, is trying to bring this art back to life. One Saturday in 2014, Ms Woo held a...	[ "She won the second prize in a national painting and art competition.", "She was invited to many activities to show paper cutting.", "She held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington.", "She took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant in America, is trying to bri...
Which organism belongs in the kingdom Protista?	[ "sponge", "liverwort", "mushroom", "paramecium" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which organism belongs in the kingdom Protista? Answer: paramecium
Found: A black pen is in the library. Is it yours? I am Lucy. E-mail me at lucy556@hotmail.com. Lost: I am Anna. I lost my computer game. It is blue. My telephone number is 471-4295. Call me! Thanks! Lisa, Is this your dictionary? Your name is on it. I found it in Classroom 6A. Tom Found: I found a ring. It is nice. Pl...	[ "pen", "computer game", "dictionary", "ring" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Found: A black pen is in the library. Is it yours? I am Lucy. E-mail me at lucy556@hotmail.com. Lost: I am Anna. I lost my computer game. It is blue. My telephone number is 471-4295. Call me! Thanks! Lisa, Is this your dictionary? Your name is on it. ...
It remained a question who had to be the pioneer life on a new island. In fact, few people knew it. Thousands of years ago, in the middle of an ocean, miles from the nearest island, an undersea volcano broke out. The hot liquid rock piled higher and higher and spread wider and wider. In this way, an island rose up...	[ "how an island rose up in the sea", "how soil was formed on a new island", "how life began on a volcano-produced island.", "how an undersea volcano broke out" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It remained a question who had to be the pioneer life on a new island. In fact, few people knew it. Thousands of years ago, in the middle of an ocean, miles from the nearest island, an undersea volcano broke out. The hot liquid rock piled higher and high...
There is a new shopping mall near my school. It is very big. There are five floors of shops and each floor is very big. There are lots of clothes shops, but only one sports shop. There are lots of restaurants on the top floor, you can eat different kinds of food from different countries . I like going to see a movi...	[ "the second floor", "the third", "the fourth", "the fifth floor" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There is a new shopping mall near my school. It is very big. There are five floors of shops and each floor is very big. There are lots of clothes shops, but only one sports shop. There are lots of restaurants on the top floor, you can eat different kinds ...
Letters to the next president Dear Mr. President: I would like to personally thank you for your time and concern for our great country. I would like to take a few minutes to address a few concerns that I have with the United States. First of all, I would like to address the war. In my opinion, we should have never been...	[ "the teachers' salaries are not high enough.", "teacher's salaries should be as high as CEO's.", "the teachers work harder than CEO's of companies.", "teaching is more important than any other job in America" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Letters to the next president Dear Mr. President: I would like to personally thank you for your time and concern for our great country. I would like to take a few minutes to address a few concerns that I have with the United States. First of all, I wo...
Can a Language Become Extinct? A language can become extinct when the last person who can speak it passes away. Or more likely when the secondlast person who speaks it dies because then there is no one left to talk to. According to linguists there is nothing unusual about a single language dying out. But what is happ...	[ "all languages are finally going to die out", "human wisdom can be reflected in languages", "the protective approaches have proved ineffective", "the current situation of languages hardly requires attention" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Can a Language Become Extinct? A language can become extinct when the last person who can speak it passes away. Or more likely when the secondlast person who speaks it dies because then there is no one left to talk to. According to linguists there is nothin...
Millions of people die of hunger in Southern Africa every year, but when prefix = st1 /Zambiawas offered thousands of tons of free maize by theUS, the government politely said no. "We don't know whether the food is safe," said Zambia's Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Dipak Patel. His worries are shared by countri...	[ "Supportive.", "Neutral.", "Doubtful.", "Critical." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Millions of people die of hunger in Southern Africa every year, but when prefix = st1 /Zambiawas offered thousands of tons of free maize by theUS, the government politely said no. "We don't know whether the food is safe," said Zambia's Commerce, Trade and Ind...