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Parents do need to teach their kids financial responsibility and that money is earned. Still, many child-development experts agree that tying a child's allowance to chores can be a slippery slope. Here's why. Susie Walton, master instructor at Peace in Your Home advises to keep chores and allowances totally separate. "...	[ "teach them the entrepreneurial spirit", "talk to them about family responsibilities.", "give them a smaller allowance than usual", "punish them by not giving them their allowances" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Parents do need to teach their kids financial responsibility and that money is earned. Still, many child-development experts agree that tying a child's allowance to chores can be a slippery slope. Here's why. Susie Walton, master instructor at Peace i...
In the depths of my memory, many things I did with my father still live. These things come to represent, in fact, what I call joy and love. I don't remember my father ever getting into a swimming pool. But he did love the water. Any kind of boat ride seemed to give him pleasure. And he loved to fish; sometimes he took...	[ "Swimming, my favorite sport", "Father, source of joy and love", "Memories of past days", "Interesting summer activities" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the depths of my memory, many things I did with my father still live. These things come to represent, in fact, what I call joy and love. I don't remember my father ever getting into a swimming pool. But he did love the water. Any kind of boat ride...
It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don't understand them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways: that that they are too serious and too strict with their children; and they seldom give their children a fre...	[ "they don't feel they belong to the world of older people", "they do not want to get into trouble", "they feel they are cleverer than the older people", "they want to show they have grown up" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don't understand them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways: that that they are too serious and too strict w...
Rock House Museum Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville's Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 . Grand Caverns Grand ...	[ "The news Museum .", "Grand Caverns .", "Virginia Beach .", "Kenmore Plantation & Gardens ." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Rock House Museum Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wyt...
Students who want to attend an American university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but also meals and a place to live in, which is known as room-and-board. The...	[ "To tell foreign students that money is the most important thing in the US.", "To advise foreign students to apply as soon as possible so as to have more chances.", "To state some requirements foreign students should pay attention to when applying for colleges.", "To tell people about the present situation of...	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Students who want to attend an American university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but als...
If you ask some people, "How did you learn English so well?" you may get a surprising answer: "In my sleep!" These are people who have taken part in one of the recent experiments to test "the learn while you sleep" method , which is now being tried in several countries, and with several subjects. English is among th...	[ "in the night time", "after lullabies were broadcast", "while the student was awake", "all through the twelve hours" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If you ask some people, "How did you learn English so well?" you may get a surprising answer: "In my sleep!" These are people who have taken part in one of the recent experiments to test "the learn while you sleep" method , which is now being tried...
When you're lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, thestresses of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation--you have to finish something. Here lies the problem for travel writer and foodcritic Edie Jarolim. "I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to...	[ "She is successful in her job.", "She finds her life full of stresses.", "She spends half of her time traveling.", "She is especially interested in museums." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When you're lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, thestresses of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation--you have to finish something. Here lies the problem for travel writer and foodcritic Edie Jarolim. "I always love...
It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination. Many experts recommend visualization as a powerful tool for goa...	[ "Skills to set your goals.", "Ways to overcome your fear of failure.", "Having a goal is vital to success.", "Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination. Man...
Ann is my classmate. She comes from New York, and she lives in Shanghai with her parents now. Every morning, she goes to KFC to have breakfast. Sometimes she buys a hamburger for me. She can't speak Chinese well. In the evening, her father often helps her with it. He's a teacher in our school. He can speak Chinese very...	[ "chocolate", "a hamburger", "an ice cream", "coffee" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Ann is my classmate. She comes from New York, and she lives in Shanghai with her parents now. Every morning, she goes to KFC to have breakfast. Sometimes she buys a hamburger for me. She can't speak Chinese well. In the evening, her father often helps her wit...
When someone says "well, I guess I'll have to face the music", it doesn't mean that he is planning to go to hear a singer. It is something far less happy, as you are called in by your leader to explain why you did this and did that or why you did not do this or that. At some time or another, every one of us has to "fac...	[ "do something to please him", "do something to make him angry", "be punished by him", "be pleased with him" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When someone says "well, I guess I'll have to face the music", it doesn't mean that he is planning to go to hear a singer. It is something far less happy, as you are called in by your leader to explain why you did this and did that or why you did not do this ...
Twelve years ago,a young traveler named Rhett Butler from San Francisco,California, visited the Sabah rainforest on Malaysian Borneo. In one area of the rainforest,he watched a bird flying through the trees. The beautiful sight lett quite an impression on him. But weeks later,back home, Rhett Butler got the news that t...	[ "he didn't want to become a writer", "the book was not about rainforest protection", "he wanted to use the information to create a website", "making websites earned more money than writing books" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Twelve years ago,a young traveler named Rhett Butler from San Francisco,California, visited the Sabah rainforest on Malaysian Borneo. In one area of the rainforest,he watched a bird flying through the trees. The beautiful sight lett quite an impression on him...
I began to work as a salesgirl in a department store.I got there that morning and was introduced to all the salesmen and saleswomen.Throughout the day,one of the salesmen talked with me.I thought we might become friends.That evening after work we went out for dinner.We sat together and talked,but our numbers were never...	[ "the girl drank a lot before driving", "it was so dark that the girl couldn't see very clearly", "another car appeared on the girl's lane suddenly", "the girl didn't drive with great care" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I began to work as a salesgirl in a department store.I got there that morning and was introduced to all the salesmen and saleswomen.Throughout the day,one of the salesmen talked with me.I thought we might become friends.That evening after work we went out for...
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry.Although Samuel B.Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837,it was not until 1843 that the first important telegraph line was constructed.By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies.The follow...	[ "the history of journalism", "the origin of the national telegraph", "how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads", "the contributions and development of the telegraph network" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry.Although Samuel B.Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837,it was not until 1843 that the first important telegraph line was constructed.By 1860 more than ...
My name's Geoffrey Chaucer. It was 16thApril 1386, and I was in London at an inn in Southwark. Tomorrow I would go to Canterbury, to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket, together with twenty-nine other people. Before I say more, I want to tell you about some of the people with me. First there was a knight, a good man w...	[ "The knight.", "The businessman.", "The franklin.", "The woman." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My name's Geoffrey Chaucer. It was 16thApril 1386, and I was in London at an inn in Southwark. Tomorrow I would go to Canterbury, to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket, together with twenty-nine other people. Before I say more, I want to tell you about some ...
When I walk through the streets, I pass strange rooms where people are doing strange things. Some are biking madly. Others are holding metal bars to keep them from dropping down. Still others are jumping around while someone is shouting at them. It looks like something out of Dante's Inferno (<<>> <<>> ). But what is t...	[ "exciting", "inexpensive", "unnecessary", "helpful" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When I walk through the streets, I pass strange rooms where people are doing strange things. Some are biking madly. Others are holding metal bars to keep them from dropping down. Still others are jumping around while someone is shouting at them. It looks like...
Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine. New Holland Island $400 million, 18 acres Roman Abramovich Investment Banker Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look ...	[ "120.", "700.", "780.", "5,400." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine. New Holland Island $400 million, 18 acres Roman Abramovich Investment Banker Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The...
Below is a web page from Google. The completer results archive of summer and winter Olympic games, with winners lists, statistics, national anthems and flags of all contries since 1896. www. olympic. it/english/home-16k Beijing steel plants to run at the lowest level of cost during 2008 Olympics [2007-03-11] Beijing ab...	[ "On January 23, 2005.", "On September 24, 2005.", "On February 5, 2007.", "On March 11, 2007." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Below is a web page from Google. The completer results archive of summer and winter Olympic games, with winners lists, statistics, national anthems and flags of all contries since 1896. www. olympic. it/english/home-16k Beijing steel plants to run at the lowe...
Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window of Numbe...	[ "Because he trusted the landlady.", "Because he had put the money under the pillow.", "Because he had no occasion to remember the money thing.", "Because he was in such a hurry that morning." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man cli...
New Way to Experience Dentistry Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, you're looking for Dr.Licking's office in Sunnyv...	[ "He has developed ozone treatment.", "He is the best dentist all over the country.", "He has been studying dentistry continuously.", "He has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). New Way to Experience Dentistry Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best ...
If we find a bird nest , we will have a good place of watching and knowing about birds. Birds sit on eggs and take care of their babies from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nest, parents often go to look for food and come back in several minutes. So it is good to watch birds. When we w...	[ "look after the birds more often", "use the binoculars to catch the birds", "hide ourselves to make the birds do everything as usual", "catch the birds at last" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If we find a bird nest , we will have a good place of watching and knowing about birds. Birds sit on eggs and take care of their babies from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nest, parents often go to look for food and ...
Once upon a time, there was a spider with the name Anansi. He knew that he was very clever but he also knew he wasn't wise. He didn't like this, but he did not know what to do. One day he had an idea. He went around the village with a basket and asked each person to give him some of their wisdom. The people laughed at ...	[ "he knew he was very clever", "he wanted to show his good luck", "he hoped to meet his son", "he thought he wasn't wise enough" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once upon a time, there was a spider with the name Anansi. He knew that he was very clever but he also knew he wasn't wise. He didn't like this, but he did not know what to do. One day he had an idea. He went around the village with a basket and asked each pe...
Which of these would let the most heat travel through?	[ "a cotton candy at the store", "the new pair of jeans", "the steel spoon in the cafeteria", "a calvin klein cotton hat" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which of these would let the most heat travel through? A. a cotton candy at the store B. the new pair of jeans C. the steel spoon in the cafeteria D. a calvin klein cotton hat Answer:C
In 1995,I returned to Miami Beach High School to speak to the drama class.Afterward I asked the drama teacher if any of my English teachers was still there."Irene Roberts,"he told me,"is in class just down the hall." I was no one special in Miss Roberts' class.I don't remember any one special bit of wisdom she passed...	[ "a college student of drama", "a 32yearold actor", "a high school student", "a drama teacher" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In 1995,I returned to Miami Beach High School to speak to the drama class.Afterward I asked the drama teacher if any of my English teachers was still there."Irene Roberts,"he told me,"is in class just down the hall." I was no one special in Miss Roberts' cl...
Students who want to attend an American university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but also meals and a place to live in, which is known as room-and-board. The...	[ "Apply eighteen months before you want to start.", "A signed Statement of Financial Responsibility.", "People who will help you pay for the study should provide a bank proof.", "A bank letter from within the past six months." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Students who want to attend an American university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but als...
What would you do if your pet cat died just before Christmas? Many cat lovers would go out and buy another cat. But one American woman was unable to bear life without her much loved pet cat Nicky. He had been with her for 17 years; and when she knew he was going to die, she had him cloned. Little Nicky was cloned by an...	[ "earn more money by cloning animals", "clone more animals at a lower cost", "stop Julia from cloning her cat", "solve the health problems of the cloned animals" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What would you do if your pet cat died just before Christmas? Many cat lovers would go out and buy another cat. But one American woman was unable to bear life without her much loved pet cat Nicky. He had been with her for 17 years; and when she knew he was go...
Jack and Mike are on holiday in France. Mike loves visiting old buildings. Jack likes, too. In the village Jack and Mike see a beautiful old church, but when they come into the church, some people are there. They don't know what the people are doing. "Oh! Just sit quietly, and do like the others!" Mike says. Because th...	[ "holiday makes people relaxed", "French is very important", "the priest is very kind", "not to do like others without asking why" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jack and Mike are on holiday in France. Mike loves visiting old buildings. Jack likes, too. In the village Jack and Mike see a beautiful old church, but when they come into the church, some people are there. They don't know what the people are doing. ...
You know that balloons must be kept away from sharp objects. They also needed to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to break. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without breaking the balloon. Materials needed: * two round balloons...	[ "water is a particularly good absorber of heat", "some balloons can be easily broken, while others can't.", "balloons without water are not as strong as those with water inside.", "the temperature is not up to the latitude." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). You know that balloons must be kept away from sharp objects. They also needed to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to break. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without...
London has become a cycle-friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme. It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London. So how does it work?First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key. The key will unlock one of the bikes, which are kept at docking station...	[ "doubtful", "optimistic", "indifferent", "critical" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: London has become a cycle-friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme. It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London. So how does it work?First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key. Th...
This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for _ The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the socks, users can accurately record not only know far and fast they ...	[ "They can monitor the movement of feet.", "They feel much softer than normal clothes.", "They are expensive to produce.", "They act as a smart phone for users." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for _ The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the...
"It is obvious that China will climb up university rankings in the years to come."This statement from Phil Baty, editor of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, lines up with China's optimism that it will produce world-class universities. But there are still difficulties to overcome, experts say. Univer...	[ "Lack of variety.", "Lack of quality.", "Not being translated well.", "Not being tested enough." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "It is obvious that China will climb up university rankings in the years to come."This statement from Phil Baty, editor of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, lines up with China's optimism that it will produce world-class universities. But ...
Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a series of discomfort for their fellows. Medical scientists have expressed their concern about effect of smoking on the health not only of those who smoke but also those who do not smoke. In fact, non-smokers who take in the air polluted by tobacco smoke suffer more...	[ "leave one's home", "lose one's life", "pass by", "go away" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a series of discomfort for their fellows. Medical scientists have expressed their concern about effect of smoking on the health not only of those who smoke but also those who do not smoke. In fact, ...
Which event would most likely result in more food for organisms that are scavengers?	[ "Fish die and sink to the bottom of a pond.", "Trees take up and store water with roots.", "Beavers build a new dam and lodge.", "Plants get more sunshine and water." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which event would most likely result in more food for organisms that are scavengers? Answer: Fish die and sink to the bottom of a pond.
People have always wanted to speak with animals. There are many books about this, especially children books. Now there are also movies, such as Dr. Doolittle. When you watch animals, it seems clear that they can communicate with each other. Many people wonder why people can't also communicate with them. Scientists k...	[ "how scientists communicate with each other", "how scientists are studying animals' communication", "how people might communicate with animals", "how animals communicate with each other" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People have always wanted to speak with animals. There are many books about this, especially children books. Now there are also movies, such as Dr. Doolittle. When you watch animals, it seems clear that they can communicate with each other. Many people wonder...
The Opening ofThe Book Nook Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and businesses. Come and check out the Book Nook on Saturday! Activities will inc...	[ "It is a well-located bookstore.", "Any books can be found right there.", "It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.", "The third floor is specially designed for children." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Opening ofThe Book Nook Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and businesses. Come...
Beckham in a Football Movie Do you like football? You must know David Beckham. But do you know that he will be in a movie? He will be David Beckham in the movie Goal. Beckham said, "I want to teach kids how to play football when I finally _ ." "I believe that Goal will send a _ message to kids around the world." Beckha...	[ "David.", "Beckham.", "Goal.", "We don't know." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Beckham in a Football Movie Do you like football? You must know David Beckham. But do you know that he will be in a movie? He will be David Beckham in the movie Goal. Beckham said, "I want to teach kids how to play football when I finally _ ." "I believe that...
Which is a cause of greenhouse gases?	[ "elephants", "pears", "boulders", "oaks" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which is a cause of greenhouse gases? A. elephants B. pears C. boulders D. oaks Answer:A
The surface gravity of Pluto is the weakest of the nine planets because Pluto	[ "has the lowest temperature.", "has the smallest mass.", "rotates the slowest.", "is farthest from the Sun." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The surface gravity of Pluto is the weakest of the nine planets because Pluto A. has the lowest temperature. B. has the smallest mass. C. rotates the slowest. D. is farthest from the Sun. Answer:B
Share With Us Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine? Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes: Anecdotes and Jokes $50 What made you laugh recently? A funny sign? A colleague's behaviour? Got a joke? Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine! Email: Juliet@sws.com Smart Ani...	[ "juliet@sws.com", "susan@sws.com", "Audrey@sws.com", "nanjc@sws.com" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Share With Us Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine? Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes: Anecdotes and Jokes $50 What made you laugh recently? A funny sign? A colleague's behaviour? Got a joke? Send it ...
"Gold Rush Alaska" has given America gold fever. A lot of young men put everything at risk to find gold in Alaska. They face problems with their machines and the Alaska wild animals. They're just ordinary people out trying to realize a dream. Todd Dorsey is one of them. He spent $100,000 on it and prepared for a year b...	[ "He thinks highly of what Todd did.", "He believes Todd can realize his dream.", "He thinks Todd lacked team spirit.", "He thinks Todd was taking a chance." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Gold Rush Alaska" has given America gold fever. A lot of young men put everything at risk to find gold in Alaska. They face problems with their machines and the Alaska wild animals. They're just ordinary people out trying to realize a dream. Todd Dor...
My name is Mary Green. I live in a new house with my parents. There is a beautiful and a small room for me. I like it very much. Now let me tell you something about my new house. My new house is on a busy street. There is a big, new and clean park across from my house. I can see the flowers in it from my room. We often...	[ "I walk to school from Monday to Friday.", "There is no cinema near my house.", "The street is very quiet.", "My first name is Green." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My name is Mary Green. I live in a new house with my parents. There is a beautiful and a small room for me. I like it very much. Now let me tell you something about my new house. My new house is on a busy street. There is a big, new and clean park across from...