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I'm fat, I'm too skinny.I'd be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, you' re not alone.As a teen, you're going through many changes in your body.And as your bod...
[ "concentrate on our body image only", "not develop strong self-esteem", "like and accept ourselves as we are", "be less independent of our parents" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I'm fat, I'm too skinny.I'd be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, you' re not alone.As a teen, y...
When 18th-century scientists first came across Australia's platypus , they thought it was a trick. It is not surprising that the platypus made people confused. This funny-looking animal has feet and is a kind of warm-blooded mammal. While other mammals usually keep their blood at around 37 degrees, the platypus has a l...
[ "Platypus, a Trick?", "Platypus, the Only Warm-Blooded Mammal", "The Characteristics of Platypus", "The Strange Mammal --Platypus." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When 18th-century scientists first came across Australia's platypus , they thought it was a trick. It is not surprising that the platypus made people confused. This funny-looking animal has feet and is a kind of warm-blooded mammal. While other mammals usuall...
We bet that on cold wintry days, many of you love to stay in your warm home and, every now and then, come out into the kitchen for a snack. Unfortunately, plenty of creepy-crawly critters like to do the same thing! Winter is the time when bugs invade your house without an invitation. The season can be tough for suc...
[ "Bugs'life on cold wintry days.", "Why do bugs invade your home in winter?", "Good relations between humans and bugs.", "What does diapause mean?" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We bet that on cold wintry days, many of you love to stay in your warm home and, every now and then, come out into the kitchen for a snack. Unfortunately, plenty of creepy-crawly critters like to do the same thing! Winter is the time when bugs invade your...
People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white and gray. It is interesting to point out that many color-blind...
[ "his old age", "his poor eyesight", "his parents or grandparents", "his living condition" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white a...
Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, California in 1940. His farther was a movie actor. Young Bruce appeared in his first movie with his farther when he was only two months old. Bruce and his parents returned to their home in Hong Kong in 1941. Bruce began to act in Chinese movies at the age of six. In Hong Kong, Bruc...
[ "Acting", "Kung Fu", "Fighting", "Films" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, California in 1940. His farther was a movie actor. Young Bruce appeared in his first movie with his farther when he was only two months old. Bruce and his parents returned to their home in Hong Kong in 1941. Bruce...
Many of us use them several times a day without really noticing.And yet the way we in lifts,or elevators as they are known in the US,reveals a hidden anxiety. Passengers seem to know instinctively how to arrange themselves in an elevator,like the dots on a die.With each additional passenger, the bodies shift,going ...
[ "He was trapped in a lift for 41 hours.", "He was a scientist studying people's lift behaviors.", "He had been kept in a tomb for some time.", "He discussed lift anxiety with Dr.Lee Gray." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many of us use them several times a day without really noticing.And yet the way we in lifts,or elevators as they are known in the US,reveals a hidden anxiety. Passengers seem to know instinctively how to arrange themselves in an elevator,like the dots on ...
During his life Dr James Naismith worked as a doctor, taught P.E and wrote several books. While he never thought it very important, Dr Naismith is today best known for one thing. He was the inventor of basketball. Dr James Naismith was born in Canada in 1861 and his first job was at a special sports school in the USA. ...
[ "It was on this day that Dr Naismith came up with his idea for basketball.", "It was the day on which Dr Naismith was born.", "It was the day on which Dr Naismith was asked by his boss to invent a new game.", "It was on this day that the first game of basketball was played." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: During his life Dr James Naismith worked as a doctor, taught P.E and wrote several books. While he never thought it very important, Dr Naismith is today best known for one thing. He was the inventor of basketball. Dr James Naismith was born in Canada ...
Yinxu (Ruins of Yin) is the ruins of the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1046 BC). The capital served 255 years for 12 kings. It shows the golden age of early Chinese culture, crafts and science, a time of great prosperity during the Chinese Bronze Age . Discovered in 1899, Yinxu is one of the oldes...
[ "was discovered in the 1920s", "can be visited by the public", "now proved the failure of the Shang Dynasty", "was the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Yinxu (Ruins of Yin) is the ruins of the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1046 BC). The capital served 255 years for 12 kings. It shows the golden age of early Chinese culture, crafts and science, a time of great prosperity during th...
The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?" Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this.And the signs are that this is beginni...
[ "job applicants are always asked such questions", "more Chinese applicants fail to find a job", "applicants should not act as reasonably as a prisoner", "aptitude testing is becoming popular worldwide" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?" Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves ask...
Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs. She was soon out of breath. "I suppose I had better go to the doctor," she thought. She went to the doctor and told him her problem. "I'm not at all surprised, "he said. "It's clear what your problem...
[ "she wanted to buy some for dinner.", "she wanted to lose weight.", "her doctor had told her to eat steak.", "she wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs. She was soon out of breath. "I suppose I had better go to the doctor," she thought. She went to the doctor and told him her problem. "I'm ...
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella.Her mother died and Cinderella's father had a new wife, who only loved her two ugly daughters.A handsome prince wanted to find a wife and invited all the girls to a dance.The ugly sisters had beautiful clothes but Cinderella stayed at home in the kitchen.A ...
[ "magic", "very old", "a present from her sisters", "a present from her stepmother" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella.Her mother died and Cinderella's father had a new wife, who only loved her two ugly daughters.A handsome prince wanted to find a wife and invited all the girls to a dance.The ugly sisters ...
There are four forms about medicine. Every must know how to use the medicine. Because it is very important. Never take any by mistake. 1)Take the medicine with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours as required. For further night-time and early morning, take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six ta...
[ "have twice a day", "have about more than fourteen pills a day", "have four times a day", "have nine pills a day" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are four forms about medicine. Every must know how to use the medicine. Because it is very important. Never take any by mistake. 1)Take the medicine with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours as required. For further night-time and ear...
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally,...
[ "the author's father was once very rich.", "the author's father didn't love him.", "the author's father had not enough money to buy a run car.", "the author's thought was wildly unrealistic." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the yo...
Good morning! I'm Mike Brown. I am an English boy. My telephone number is five-four-five-zero-six-seven-eight. This is my room . The quilt is blue. In the room, there are books , a computer and a pencil box . Mike is _ .
[ "a Chinese boy", "an English boy", "an English girl", "a Chinese girl" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Good morning! I'm Mike Brown. I am an English boy. My telephone number is five-four-five-zero-six-seven-eight. This is my room . The quilt is blue. In the room, there are books , a computer and a pencil box . Mike is _ . Answer: an English boy
When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it doesn't mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometim...
[ "Actors' behavior as they moved on to the stage.", "The meaning and the origin of the phrase \"face the music\".", "A personal idea expressed by an American novelist, James Fenimore Cooper.", "The feelings when we have to face the music." ]
1
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 he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or th...
Google Glass, a wearable computer, will not go on sale for many months. But the resistance is already under way. The glasses-like device, which allows users to access the Internet, take photos and shoot videos, has been banned by a bar in Seattle, because according to the bar' owner, the bar was "kind of a private plac...
[ "The Disadvantages of Google Glass.", "A New Way to Gain More Information.", "Privacy Concerns of Google Glass.", "A Revolutionary Technology." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Google Glass, a wearable computer, will not go on sale for many months. But the resistance is already under way. The glasses-like device, which allows users to access the Internet, take photos and shoot videos, has been banned by a bar in Seattle, because acc...
An Australian inventor has designed and built an environmentally friendly ferry that uses solar and wind power to transport people around Sydney Harbor. Robert Dane and his Solar Sailor were given the top prize at the Australian Design Awards recently. The Solar Sailor has been in use for six months. It uses four...
[ "To praise the designer Robert Dane.", "To make an advertisement.", "To tell us to learn from nature.", "To introduce a new invention." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An Australian inventor has designed and built an environmentally friendly ferry that uses solar and wind power to transport people around Sydney Harbor. Robert Dane and his Solar Sailor were given the top prize at the Australian Design Awards recentl...
A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam. Do not remember only grammar when you are learning English. Try to read stories in English and speak in English as often as you can. A few da...
[ "after you write down your answers", "before you write down your answers", "as soon as you write down your answers", "while you are writing down your answers" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam. Do not remember only grammar when you are learning English. Try to read stories ...
I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry. I had never been late and didn't want my boss to be unsatisfied. However, it seemed that day wasn't a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat. The moment I wanted to rush downstairs one of my stiletto heels broke. I had to return to change my red shoes. I also...
[ "She got up late in the morning.", "She changed her purse and other little things.", "One of her shoe heels broke.", "She had a traffic accident on the way to work." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry. I had never been late and didn't want my boss to be unsatisfied. However, it seemed that day wasn't a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat. The moment I wanted to rush downstairs one of my s...
School Activities Our school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including foundation>> primary, secondary and A-IeveL We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit.All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.Earth Lab Worksh...
[ "Earth Lab Workshops", "Darwin Centre", "Hands-on Activities", "Self-led Activities" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: School Activities Our school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including foundation>> primary, secondary and A-IeveL We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit.All sch...
Liz Parle,24,a Birmingham--bom eare owner,cannot drive."I did try to learm,but I failed my test a few times," Parle told the Guardian.Then she moved to London,where running a car coil be a nightmare ,so now she cycles everywhere. Parle is by no means an exception.According to the Guardian,in the UK,the percentage of 17...
[ "High oil prices.", "Bad economy situation.", "High cost of owning a car,", "Poor quality of car." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Liz Parle,24,a Birmingham--bom eare owner,cannot drive."I did try to learm,but I failed my test a few times," Parle told the Guardian.Then she moved to London,where running a car coil be a nightmare ,so now she cycles everywhere. Parle is by no means an excep...
You ought to have fun when you study English. That way, you'll want to spend more time using the language. One way to do this is to watch amusing TV shows in English. Chuck is an action comedy TV series about a character named Chuck. One day Chuck receives a classified e-mail from an old friend who is working at the ...
[ "useful", "hard", "fun", "quick" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). You ought to have fun when you study English. That way, you'll want to spend more time using the language. One way to do this is to watch amusing TV shows in English. Chuck is an action comedy TV series about a character named Chuck. One day Chuck receives a ...
Pilling a cat can be a 'terrible" experience. Cats don't want something pushed down their throats, and they'll fight with all their strength to prevent it. In fact, it's amazing how powerful their small bodies can be. The easiest way of pilling a cat is to press the pill into powder. Then mix the powder with a small am...
[ "its nose is straight upwards", "it is touched by fingers", "its head is turning around", "it is served with its favorite pills" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Pilling a cat can be a 'terrible" experience. Cats don't want something pushed down their throats, and they'll fight with all their strength to prevent it. In fact, it's amazing how powerful their small bodies can be. The easiest way of pilling a cat ...
The eight airlines of the Oneworld alliance have joined forces to give world travelers a simple way to plan and book a round-the-world journey. It's called the Oneworld Explorer program. Oneworld Explorer is the perfect solution for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or an extended business trip. It's a great way for you t...
[ "have been to the four comers of the earth", "travel around the world on business", "want to explore the eight airlines", "need support all along the way" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The eight airlines of the Oneworld alliance have joined forces to give world travelers a simple way to plan and book a round-the-world journey. It's called the Oneworld Explorer program. Oneworld Explorer is the perfect solution for a once-in-a-life...
These are some signs that you can see on the roads of Great Britain. Number one is a sign with the number thirty on it. When drivers see this sign they must not go at more than thirty miles an hour. We see this sign when we get to parts of the country where there are many houses and other buildings, for example, when w...
[ "drive along one after one because the road is not wide enough", "drive more slowly because of the speed limit", "drive more carefully because school children maycrossthe road", "drive slowly because you have got to drive uphill" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). These are some signs that you can see on the roads of Great Britain. Number one is a sign with the number thirty on it. When drivers see this sign they must not go at more than thirty miles an hour. We see this sign when we get to parts of the country where t...
Have you ever ''Googled'' yourself? More Americans are Googling themselves-and many are checking out their friends,co-workers and romantic interests,too. In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S.adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves throug...
[ "why Google is so popular among Americans", "how many people would like to self-google in prefix = st1 /America", "whether Americans like searching for online information", "What online information is most welcomed among Internet users" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you ever ''Googled'' yourself? More Americans are Googling themselves-and many are checking out their friends,co-workers and romantic interests,too. In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S.adu...
Often you are not aware that you have to remove,but one day your job demands your move to another place in no time.You are at a loss about how to manage the whole complex process of remove with all your valuable possessions.You need not worry about this as moving boxes and supplies axe there to care for all your posses...
[ "A person helping people move.", "A moving company in New York.", "Brand name of moving supplies.", "A kind of storage facilities." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Often you are not aware that you have to remove,but one day your job demands your move to another place in no time.You are at a loss about how to manage the whole complex process of remove with all your valuable possessions.You need not worry about this as mo...
Harper Lee, whose 1961 novelTo Kill a Mockingbirdon the racial troubles of the American deep south, has died at the age of 89. Until last year, Lee had been _ .To kill a Mockingbirdsold more than 40 million copies around the world and earned her a Pulitzer prize, remaining a towering presence in American literature. An...
[ "Lee based all her stories on her life.", "Lee had to avoid being followed by her fans.", "Lee wrote Go Set A Watchmanbefore Mockingbird.", "Lee lived in the house where she grew up for the whole life." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Harper Lee, whose 1961 novelTo Kill a Mockingbirdon the racial troubles of the American deep south, has died at the age of 89. Until last year, Lee had been _ .To kill a Mockingbirdsold more than 40 million copies around the world and earned her a Pulitzer pr...
Overlooking the swollen banks of the Missouri River at Omaha's riverfront landing, one scientist has an important explanation for the past three months of flooding .While many consider the flood to be man-made, a result of water released by the US. Army Corps of Engineers upriver, his theory aims to look deeper into th...
[ "the army releasing water upriver", "the effects of global warming", "the increasing level of carbon dioxide", "the dam at Omaha's riverfront breaking" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Overlooking the swollen banks of the Missouri River at Omaha's riverfront landing, one scientist has an important explanation for the past three months of flooding .While many consider the flood to be man-made, a result of water released by the US. Army Corps...
This Thursday, across the USA, kids are skipping school and going to work with their parents. They'll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world. ...
[ "she didn't have to go to school", "she would work as a grown-up", "she could sit in her father's taxi all day", "she would go out for lunch with her father" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This Thursday, across the USA, kids are skipping school and going to work with their parents. They'll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA. This holiday sho...
Imagine a world where air pollution is no longer a problem. Clean air is all around us. People don't have to worry about polluting the air every time they drive their cars. They no longer need to face the problem of not having enough fuel either. Although scientists have been trying for many years to develop a new kind...
[ "like electric cars", "drive cars easily", "live in the world with clean air", "understand how hybrid cars work" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Imagine a world where air pollution is no longer a problem. Clean air is all around us. People don't have to worry about polluting the air every time they drive their cars. They no longer need to face the problem of not having enough fuel either. Alth...
It helps us understand the world better if we know a little geography and have some maps at hand. But with maps in Chinese only, misunderstanding is possible in studying world events. Chinese names are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning to a foreigner. For the opening of the country maps are important and help...
[ "A foreigner has nowhere to buy a map", "All the bookstores only open to Chinese.", "The names of Chinese people are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning.", "The names of places on a map in Chinese are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It helps us understand the world better if we know a little geography and have some maps at hand. But with maps in Chinese only, misunderstanding is possible in studying world events. Chinese names are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning to a ...
The fame of Jane IN the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions ; the works of Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility - for example. They achieved only modest success at ...
[ "To describe the status of women in Jane Austen's time.", "To promote Jane Austen's novels among teenagers.", "To explore the characteristics of Jane Austen's novels.", "To analyze why Jane Austen's novels have such a lasting appeal." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The fame of Jane IN the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions ; the works of Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Sense...
People in Australia love koalas and take care of them. They have set up places for them to live safely. No one can kill them for their pretty fur . When a koala is born, he has no fur. And he is not as big as your little toe ! The mother koala has a pocket in the front of her body. The baby goes into this warm pocket. ...
[ "Lovely koalas in Australia.", "How people in Australia protect koalas.", "Koalas cannot live without a special kind of tree.", "The way mother koalas take care of their babies." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People in Australia love koalas and take care of them. They have set up places for them to live safely. No one can kill them for their pretty fur . When a koala is born, he has no fur. And he is not as big as your little toe ! The mother koala has a p...
One day three Frenchmen who did not know English very well were talking about the English language. The first Frenchman said, 'I heard someone shout 'look out' ,I put my head out of a window and a basin of water fell on me. It seems that 'look out' may mean 'don't look out!' The second one followed, ' I was once on a s...
[ "English is too difficult to understand.", "They didn't use the language so often.", "They knew nothing about the English idioms.(\\)", "They were not sure about the English grammar." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day three Frenchmen who did not know English very well were talking about the English language. The first Frenchman said, 'I heard someone shout 'look out' ,I put my head out of a window and a basin of water fell on me. It seems that 'look out' ma...
Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present sit...
[ "To give example.", "To lead into the topic.", "To make prediction.", "To provide the evidence." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Lu...
Friends and Buddies This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are ...
[ "meet with other peers", "solve your mental problem", "improve sibling relationships", "think of healthy coping skills" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Friends and Buddies This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surpri...
Which of the following distinguishes the organisms in the kingdom Fungi from other eukaryotic organisms?
[ "Fungi are unicellular.", "Fungi reproduce sexually.", "Fungi obtain nutrients by absorption.", "Fungi make food through photosynthesis." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of the following distinguishes the organisms in the kingdom Fungi from other eukaryotic organisms? Answer: Fungi obtain nutrients by absorption.
Songs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too, US researchers reported on Tuesday. They found that when people listened to their favorite music, their blood vessels _ in much the same way as when they are laughing, or taking blood medications. "We have a pretty impressive effect," said Dr Michael Mille...
[ "blood clots are caused by heart attacks and strokes", "music is better than chocolate for your health", "the style of music has different effects on different people", "a person's overall health is more influenced by how much exercise he gets" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Songs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too, US researchers reported on Tuesday. They found that when people listened to their favorite music, their blood vessels _ in much the same way as when they are laughing, or taking blood medications...
Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot. For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every time he trie...
[ "he is the best basketball player of all time", "he had worked very hard to be successful", "success is a strong habit", "success is a habit that is not difficult to break" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot. For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Eve...
After graduation I returned home to my small town in Indiana. I didn't have a job yet. Mr. Hobbs, a friend of my father's, owned a small shirt factory in town. Within the past five years it had grown from twenty to eighty workers. Mr. Hobbs was worried that his plant was getting too big and inefficient, so he asked me ...
[ "The workers will have more rest in the day.", "Someone will examine the final product.", "New machines will be bought.", "The factory will be repainted." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). After graduation I returned home to my small town in Indiana. I didn't have a job yet. Mr. Hobbs, a friend of my father's, owned a small shirt factory in town. Within the past five years it had grown from twenty to eighty workers. Mr. Hobbs was worried that h...
It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag...
[ "Humorous.", "Indifferent.(uncaring)", "Serious.", "Matter-of-fact." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for...
Archery is one of the oldest sports that are still beingpracticed today. The bow and arrow dates as far back as the Old StoneAge, and is the most widely used weapon in human history. While there is recorded evidence of archery competitions taking place in China more than 3,000 years ago, the modern sport of archery m...
[ "A brief history of competitive archery.", "Archery at the Olympic Games.", "Different styles of archery.", "How to do competitive archery." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Archery is one of the oldest sports that are still beingpracticed today. The bow and arrow dates as far back as the Old StoneAge, and is the most widely used weapon in human history. While there is recorded evidence of archery competitions taking place in C...
Paper was not made in southern Europe until the year of 1100.Thouth Scandinavia now makes a great deal of the world's paper, it had not begun to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make paper from wood. After that, forest countries, such as Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland an...
[ "The year 1500.", "The year 1400.", "The year 1200.", "The year 1100." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Paper was not made in southern Europe until the year of 1100.Thouth Scandinavia now makes a great deal of the world's paper, it had not begun to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make paper from wood. After that,...
When you are learning English, listening, speaking and writing are important, but reading can also be very helpful. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also learn how to use these English words. When you read, it gives you a good example for writing. Good reading tips: Try to read at the right lev...
[ "it's enough for you to read 21st Century Teens", "only read a magazine about a subject that you like", "you should read something that you like for a short time once a day at least", "reading English for two hours every Sunday is much better" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When you are learning English, listening, speaking and writing are important, but reading can also be very helpful. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also learn how to use these English words. When you read, it gives you a good example...
Book Description This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about : What dogs are Where they can be found What they eat And much more ! The fantastic photos are sure fire your chid'...
[ "in a novel", "on a website", "in a news report", "in a TV program" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Book Description This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about : What dogs are Where they can be found What they eat ...
I have a friend. His name is James. He's an English boy. He is thirteen years old. He is tall. He has a round face, big eyes and a big nose. His mouth is wide, but his ears are small. His hair is short. ,. James is _ .
[ "12", "13", "14", "15" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I have a friend. His name is James. He's an English boy. He is thirteen years old. He is tall. He has a round face, big eyes and a big nose. His mouth is wide, but his ears are small. His hair is short. ,. James is _ . A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15 Answer:B
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father came to America from Kenya, which is a country in Africa. His parents, Ann and Barack, met when they were students at the University of Hawaii. Since Barack had the same name as his father, young Barack went by the nickname "Barry". In 1979, after ...
[ "Humorous", "Polite", "Brave", "Kind-hearted" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father came to America from Kenya, which is a country in Africa. His parents, Ann and Barack, met when they were students at the University of Hawaii. Since Barack had the same name as his fathe...
Linda and Betty were both twenty years old. They studied in the same medical college. In June, after a school year was over, they decided to take a vacation in the country. They went to several towns and villages, and visited some places of interest, saw and heard a lot of interesting things. They enjoyed themselves ve...
[ "classmates", "sisters", "doctors", "nurses" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Linda and Betty were both twenty years old. They studied in the same medical college. In June, after a school year was over, they decided to take a vacation in the country. They went to several towns and villages, and visited some places of interest, ...
Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown. As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts. They are advising all parents to put sunglasses on their babies during the fi...
[ "there is no evidence that shortsightedness is related to exposure to sunlight", "whether light exposure affects sight still needs to be further proved", "he believes that light exposure can cause shortsightedness", "he tries to give the cause of why light exposure affects sight" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown. As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts. They are advisin...
What do you like most when you can get one of such things: freedom, true friends, love, honesty and so on? Here are some choices of students: Chen Cheng, 14, Jiangsu: I think I need a true friend. I had some friends before. However, it seemed that they didn't treat me well. I told them my secrets but they didn't share ...
[ "Qu Yi", "Chen Cheng", "Gan Xiaoning", "Yuan Siyu" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What do you like most when you can get one of such things: freedom, true friends, love, honesty and so on? Here are some choices of students: Chen Cheng, 14, Jiangsu: I think I need a true friend. I had some friends before. However, it seemed that the...
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sadness,failure and success,hope and _ . Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to deal with kinds of situations. Love plays an important role in our life. Love makes yo...
[ "package", "happiness and sadness", "failure and success", "hope and despair" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sadness,failure and success,hope and _ . Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to deal with kinds of situat...
Fangfang, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC, and Beijing roast duck. Sometimes she eats two packages of biscuits a day. As a result, she becomes _ . Today in China, there are many children like Fangfang. They like snacks. They don't eat enough he...
[ "become fatter and fatter", "become more and more beautiful", "have enough energy to study", "be healthier and more tired" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Fangfang, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC, and Beijing roast duck. Sometimes she eats two packages of biscuits a day. As a result, she becomes _ . Today in China, there are many child...
London is a very large city with about 7 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work or school? In London you can travel around the city by subway, bus, taxi or private car. The subway runs under the city. It goes to all parts of the city. Traveling by subway is the fastest way to get around the ci...
[ "Four", "Six", "Five", "Three" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). London is a very large city with about 7 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work or school? In London you can travel around the city by subway, bus, taxi or private car. The subway runs under the city. It goes to all parts of the city...
Tang Zhou and his wife are planning to have their second child, a test-tube baby. His wife had a natural delivery when she was 34 and their first child, a boy, is now 7. The couple are now hoping to have a daughter through _ in the US. "My wife couldn't bear another delivery because of her heart condition and her age. ...
[ "Chinese couples prefer to have a test-tube baby.", "Couples face no risks in surrogacy services.", "A sick test-tube baby was deserted in Thailand.", "Unhealthy test-tube babies can be legally abandoned." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tang Zhou and his wife are planning to have their second child, a test-tube baby. His wife had a natural delivery when she was 34 and their first child, a boy, is now 7. The couple are now hoping to have a daughter through _ in the US. "My wife couldn't bear ...
Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided-- some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down. After Fukushima, Germany decided to swit...
[ "Nuclear energy doesn't produce any greenhouse gases.", "Nuclear energy can help prevent the climate damage.", "Nuclear energy is more environmental-friendly than other green energy sources.", "Nuclear energy can save the consumers some money, compared to other renewable energies." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided-- some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised ...
My name is Kitty. I have a very big and nice room and I have a great school things collection. My brother's room is near my room. He is Mike. And he has a big sports collection. I have twenty erasers, ten pencils, nine rulers and eight pens in my schoolbag. My brother has two baseballs, four soccer balls and five baske...
[ "4", "5", "11", "10" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My name is Kitty. I have a very big and nice room and I have a great school things collection. My brother's room is near my room. He is Mike. And he has a big sports collection. I have twenty erasers, ten pencils, nine rulers and eight pens in my scho...
At 11:00 p.m., John and Marsha were accosted in the entrance to their apartment building by Dirk, who was armed as well as masked. Dirk ordered the couple to take him into their apartment. After they entered the apartment, Dirk forced Marsha to bind and gag her husband John and then to open a safe which contained a dia...
[ "burglary, robbery, and murder. ", "robbery and murder only.", "burglary and robbery only.", "robbery only." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: At 11:00 p.m., John and Marsha were accosted in the entrance to their apartment building by Dirk, who was armed as well as masked. Dirk ordered the couple to take him into their apartment. After they entered the apartment, Dirk forced Marsha to bind a...
The massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the west coast of Chile moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west, and moved other parts of South America as far apart as the Falkland Islands and Fortaleza, Brazil. These measurements, produced from data gathered by researchers from four univers...
[ "The earthquake in Chile was dangerous.", "Earthquake often happen in Chile", "The earthquake in Chile moved cities.", "The earthquake in Chile had been predicted." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the west coast of Chile moved the entire city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west, and moved other parts of South America as far apart as the Falkland Islands and Fortaleza, Brazil. These measu...
Rainy days may ruin some cheerful plans for outdoor activities, but it doesn't have to be boring inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun: Tell stories. You might tell old stories you heard when you were growing up, or you might make up some really fascinating stories just for the k...
[ "in the kitchen", "telling stories", "playing \"let's pretend\" games", "making up stories" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Rainy days may ruin some cheerful plans for outdoor activities, but it doesn't have to be boring inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun: Tell stories. You might tell old stories you heard when you were growing up, or you...
Guide to Stockholm University Library Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment. Zones The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own com...
[ "help students with their field experiments", "contain software essential for schoolwork", "are for those who want to access the wi-fi", "are mostly used for filling out application forms" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Guide to Stockholm University Library Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment. Zones The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for si...
Weather Report (8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18) Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal areas of Sout...
[ "a cold front", "light snow", "northerly winds of force 4-6", "northerly winds of force 5-7" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Weather Report (8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18) Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is...
Many kids turn up their noses at the thought of eating fish because, well, it can smell "fishy". While it is usually a healthy source of protein in the diet, there may be several reasons to avoid biting into a forkful of fish. Before you break out the tartar sauce, learn some facts about fish to keep yourself and the ...
[ "Mercury and PCBs--water --fish -- particles --food supply", "Mercury and PCBs--particles -- organisms-- fish -- food supply", "Mercury and PCBs--particles -- fish -- organisms -- food supply", "Mercury and PCBs--organisms--ground and water -- fish -- food supply" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many kids turn up their noses at the thought of eating fish because, well, it can smell "fishy". While it is usually a healthy source of protein in the diet, there may be several reasons to avoid biting into a forkful of fish. Before you break out the tartar...
In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell. My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college a...
[ "a writer", "a teacher", "a judge", "a doctor" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to...
We all want our skin to look good. If your skin is clear and healthy, it makes you feel better about yourself. How do you get great skin? Here arc some suggestions. Protect your skin against the sun. * If you are going outside, especially in the sun, you'd better put on sun cream about half an hour before going out i...
[ "drink lots of water", "do exercise regularly", "go out in summer with hats or sun scream", "eat junk food" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We all want our skin to look good. If your skin is clear and healthy, it makes you feel better about yourself. How do you get great skin? Here arc some suggestions. Protect your skin against the sun. * If you are going outside, especially in the sun, you'd ...
We all think that we see things as they really are. But according to a new report in Psychological Science, if we really want something, that strong wish may influence how we view our surroundings . Psychological scientists Emily Balcetis from New York University and David Dunning from Cornell University did a set of s...
[ "psychology and the environment", "wishes and behavior", "space and distance", "views and results" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We all think that we see things as they really are. But according to a new report in Psychological Science, if we really want something, that strong wish may influence how we view our surroundings . Psychological scientists Emily Balcetis from New York Univer...
I still remember quite clearly the day when my parents got divorced . Dad kissed me goodbye and left. For a long time 'Mum and I lived a peaceful life. Then one day, Jim came over for lunch wearing a blue suit with a short brown tie and a green shirt I couldn't believe this was going to be my new stepfaLher. It coul...
[ "I Love Pie", "My New Stepfather", "The World's Worst Lunch", "Mothers Shouldn't Marry." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I still remember quite clearly the day when my parents got divorced . Dad kissed me goodbye and left. For a long time 'Mum and I lived a peaceful life. Then one day, Jim came over for lunch wearing a blue suit with a short brown tie and a green shirt I coul...
Normally and naturally, a daughter is more attached to her mother in comparison to her father or other siblings . The attachment is also due to the fact that the daughter finds it easier to believe in the mother on personal and biological matters at different stages while growing up. The bonding between mother and ...
[ "had better spend some time alone", "needn't share likes and dislikes", "shouldn't spend too much time in a hotel", "should spend much time and money on shopping" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Normally and naturally, a daughter is more attached to her mother in comparison to her father or other siblings . The attachment is also due to the fact that the daughter finds it easier to believe in the mother on personal and biological matters at differen...
Just as they were getting ready to leave the street corner, they noticed a man walking toward them. He was obviously a wealthy man ---- they could tell that from the finely tailored business suit he was wearing and the gold watch chain that decorated his left pocket. The first beggar whispered to the second with excite...
[ "Rich people who give offering to the poor deserve more respect.", "Those who are lazy may miss more opportunities.", "Things which have no attractive appearance may be more valuable.", "Those who appreciate what they own are more likely to be rewarded." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Just as they were getting ready to leave the street corner, they noticed a man walking toward them. He was obviously a wealthy man ---- they could tell that from the finely tailored business suit he was wearing and the gold watch chain that decorated his left...
Hello! Here is a UFO. And I am an alien .My name is Eric. Look!my jacket is nice. It's white. This is my pen. What color is it? It's red. And what's this in English? It's a ruler. It's a green ruler. What's that? It's an English CD. I like it. Do you like me? The ruler is _ .
[ "white", "red", "green", "I don't know." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Hello! Here is a UFO. And I am an alien .My name is Eric. Look!my jacket is nice. It's white. This is my pen. What color is it? It's red. And what's this in English? It's a ruler. It's a green ruler. What's that? It's an English CD. I like it. Do you ...
Here are two pictures.A man and a boy are in one picture.Who are they? Let me tell you.The man is Mr White, and the boy's name is Bill.He's the man's son.Now they are in Bill's bedroom.We can see some Chinese books in the desk.And on the bed , there is a shirt.It's Bill's.His trousers are on it, under his shirt.too. N...
[ "cat", "ball", "shirt", "clock" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Here are two pictures.A man and a boy are in one picture.Who are they? Let me tell you.The man is Mr White, and the boy's name is Bill.He's the man's son.Now they are in Bill's bedroom.We can see some Chinese books in the desk.And on the bed , there ...
I was in Houston a few weeks ago,and needed to be back home in Austin by midmorning the next day.Though I usually left in the evening,for some reason last time I had to choose to set off after midnight. I was on my way back to Austin when I realized I left an important file,and knew I had to return to get it.I took the...
[ "Because she thought the man was playing jokes.", "Because she thought the man might be a bad man.", "Because she thought the man wanted to get a lift.", "Because she thought the man was a mad man." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I was in Houston a few weeks ago,and needed to be back home in Austin by midmorning the next day.Though I usually left in the evening,for some reason last time I had to choose to set off after midnight. I was on my way back to Austin when I realized I...
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. A lunar eclipse can only occur during a
[ "full moon.", "new moon.", "first quarter moon.", "last quarter moon." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. A lunar eclipse can only occur during a A. full moon. B. new moon. C. first quarter moon. D. last quarter moon. Answer:A
Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which travel together, but most of them travel alone. And they travel through a universe which is so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most important part each star makes its journey in complete loneliness, like a ship on an empt...
[ "where the planets in the universe came from", "how the high mountains were formed on the sun", "that the universe is so large that we cannot imagine it", "why the tides over the surface of the sun were so powerful" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which travel together, but most of them travel alone. And they travel through a universe which is so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most important part each ...
The length of daylight changes as the seasons change during the year. What causes these changes in daylight?
[ "Earth's tilt on its axis", "the Sun's tilt on its axis", "Earth spinning on its axis", "the Sun spinning on its axis" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The length of daylight changes as the seasons change during the year. What causes these changes in daylight? A. Earth's tilt on its axis B. the Sun's tilt on its axis C. Earth spinning on its axis D. the Sun spinning on its axis Answer:A
Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons.Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car.Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old da...
[ "have sound knowledge of computer systems", "tell people not to misuse computers", "have strict rules over the use of computers", "make more investments in the technology" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons.Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car.Once you have invested the ti...
Today is fine.The sky is blue.Now it'snine o'clock in the morning.There's a sports meeting in the forest on the big mountain. Look,a horse,a panda and a cat are running.Over there a dog and two tigers are jumping.Two monkeys are climbing the trees.Four birds are flying around and singing. There's some other animals the...
[ "not any birds", "a lot of animals", "many people", "Many kids." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today is fine.The sky is blue.Now it'snine o'clock in the morning.There's a sports meeting in the forest on the big mountain. Look,a horse,a panda and a cat are running.Over there a dog and two tigers are jumping.Two monkeys are climbing the trees.Fou...
There are three branches of medicine. One is called "doctor medicine" or "scientific medicine". Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4thcen...
[ "show the important role religion plays in medical treatments", "argue for the importance of medicine in health care", "describe different types of medicine", "compare the educational background of three different types of patients" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There are three branches of medicine. One is called "doctor medicine" or "scientific medicine". Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may wo...
New rules and behaviour standards for middle school students have come out. The middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. They will also be kids who don't smoke, drink or dye their hair. The following are some of the new rules. Tell the...
[ "how they can study well", "what is right and what is wrong", "what they should do at school", "how they can protect themselves" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). New rules and behaviour standards for middle school students have come out. The middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. They will also be kids who don't smoke, drink or dye ...
The following are letters to the editor of a school newspaper. Dear editor, I'd like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of the fact that students have different interests and abilities. I und...
[ "student", "teacher", "headmaster", "advertiser" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The following are letters to the editor of a school newspaper. Dear editor, I'd like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of...
David Beckham, a well-known football player, was born in London on May 2nd, 1975. He is about 1.8 metres tall. He is very strong and big. He is very quite a good football player. He scored a lot of goals for his old team---- the National Football Team of England . He joined the Real Madrid after he left his old tea...
[ "France", "China", "the USA", "Japan" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: David Beckham, a well-known football player, was born in London on May 2nd, 1975. He is about 1.8 metres tall. He is very strong and big. He is very quite a good football player. He scored a lot of goals for his old team---- the National Football Team...
At East China University of Science and Technology, students who finish their food in the dining hall can get a coupon when they return their tray . They can exchange coupons for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers. "It's been a big surprise," said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student i...
[ "In a newspaper.", "In a science book.", "In a story book.", "In a fashion magazine." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: At East China University of Science and Technology, students who finish their food in the dining hall can get a coupon when they return their tray . They can exchange coupons for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand war...
Parents on South Australia's Aboriginal lands may lose some of their financial aid if they do not send their children to school. The new rules draw wide concern. Mundine is Prime Minister Tony Abbott's top advisor on issues concerning Aboriginals, native Australians. "Now, I know the government needs some necessary m...
[ "To develop advanced education.", "To improve Aboriginal children's school attendance.", "To get tribal chiefs to support education.", "To punish parents on South Australia's Aboriginal lands." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Parents on South Australia's Aboriginal lands may lose some of their financial aid if they do not send their children to school. The new rules draw wide concern. Mundine is Prime Minister Tony Abbott's top advisor on issues concerning Aboriginals, n...
Which type of rock is formed when hot lava cools?
[ "coal", "igneous", "limestone", "metamorphic" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which type of rock is formed when hot lava cools? A. coal B. igneous C. limestone D. metamorphic Answer:B
When it comes to feeling better about yourself,nothing will help you like healthy eating.Controlling what you eat is a big factor in how you look and feel.If you think about it,so much of how we behave,how we feel,and how our bodies perform is based on what we put into them. The old saying "You Are What You Eat" is a...
[ "describe a good diet book", "teach people how to make diet plans", "list the advantage and disadvantage of eating", "show the importance of healthy eating and some tricks in eating" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When it comes to feeling better about yourself,nothing will help you like healthy eating.Controlling what you eat is a big factor in how you look and feel.If you think about it,so much of how we behave,how we feel,and how our bodies perform is based on what...
Have you ever been talking to somebody at the party? Do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? Generally speaking, if the person is someone you really want to talk to you will focus on them. Most other people will only ge...
[ "who is friendly to you", "who is active at the party", "who you want to talk to", "who you are speaking with" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you ever been talking to somebody at the party? Do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? Generally speaking, if the person is someone you really w...
In our old neighborhood, neighbors chatted over fences. Newcomers were welcomed with chocolate and bread. It had been easy to find friends there. Our new community was different. It seemed that family roots grew deep. Deep as the Mississippi river that flowed past the tiny river town. We'd moved to decrease my husband'...
[ "To find a part-time job in the library.", "To make new friends with the local people.", "To enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River", "To make her husband go to work conveniently" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In our old neighborhood, neighbors chatted over fences. Newcomers were welcomed with chocolate and bread. It had been easy to find friends there. Our new community was different. It seemed that family roots grew deep. Deep as the Mississippi river tha...
If a sitcom that lasts for l0 years is considered popular, then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic. Friends first aired in the US in 1994, telling about six young men and women in New York.Since then, it's become one of the most famous titles in the sitcom style, aired in over...
[ "describes the hardships of upper-class people", "attracts people of all ages", "shows eye-catching style and adult subject", "describes the life of ordinary girls" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If a sitcom that lasts for l0 years is considered popular, then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic. Friends first aired in the US in 1994, telling about six young men and women in New York.Since then, it's become one...
Designed specifically for kids that live online, Discovery announced a new fun and interactive homework tool that uses the power of broadband and media to help achieve academic breakthroughs at home. It's COSMEO. With a click of a mouse, kids have instant access to the only online video destination for homework help, r...
[ "Online education is successful in the US.", "American kids have a tendency to study at home.", "COSMEO has been popular with American families.", "COSMEO helps kids to learn in an effective way." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Designed specifically for kids that live online, Discovery announced a new fun and interactive homework tool that uses the power of broadband and media to help achieve academic breakthroughs at home. It's COSMEO. With a click of a mouse, kids have ins...
A woman Vicki once knew a young person named Susan at church. Susan always seemed happy, although Vicki knew she had faced struggles in her life. Her long-awaited marriage had quickly ended in divorce, but her whole face seemed to smile. One day Vicki asked Susan,"How is it that you are always so happy, you have so muc...
[ "Carrying out your promise", "Never wanting much in life", "Depending on God", "Brushing away your worries" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A woman Vicki once knew a young person named Susan at church. Susan always seemed happy, although Vicki knew she had faced struggles in her life. Her long-awaited marriage had quickly ended in divorce, but her whole face seemed to smile. One day Vicki...
When July comes, children know they'll have the final exams and the school year will end soon. Boys and girls will have a nearly two months' holiday, and they'll leave school by train or by car to return home to see their fathers and mothers. The summer holiday is the best time of the year for most students. The weathe...
[ "stay at home", "go on a trip to the woods", "go on a trip in the fields", "go to a park to play" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When July comes, children know they'll have the final exams and the school year will end soon. Boys and girls will have a nearly two months' holiday, and they'll leave school by train or by car to return home to see their fathers and mothers. The summer holid...
International travel is no longer the only right of the rich. Over the next several decades, hundreds of millions of millions of new entrants to the middle class will want not only the things but also the experiences --that money can buy. Indian call-center employers, Russian engineers, Chinese middle managers, and Bra...
[ "are rich people", "belong to middle class", "like travel most", "use the Internet often" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: International travel is no longer the only right of the rich. Over the next several decades, hundreds of millions of millions of new entrants to the middle class will want not only the things but also the experiences --that money can buy. Indian call-...
The First Day at My Senior High School Today is September1,2012.It is the first day of my senior high school.Everything in the school is new to me. The school is very modern. The gate of the school is artistic . When you go through the main gate,you can see a high stadium on the left side of the road, which has a 400-...
[ "strange", "modern", "artistic", "amazing" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The First Day at My Senior High School Today is September1,2012.It is the first day of my senior high school.Everything in the school is new to me. The school is very modern. The gate of the school is artistic . When you go through the main gate,you c...
Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together. But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way under one of the walls and was nowhere to be seen. The zookeepers set up...
[ "Back in Auckland Zoo.", "In a river nearby.", "At a house a kilometer away.", "In the zoo hospital." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together. But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way und...
I am an English dictionary. I can still remember the day my ex-owner bought me. He had stood in front of the shelf for around half an hour before finally picking me. Originally, he chose my neighbor. But because she had some ink on the cover, he put her down and chose me instead. I may sound arrogant . But please for...
[ "A Dictionary Is Replaced with an Electronic One", "Students Seldom Use Dictionaries", "A Dictionary and a Comic Book", "The Experience of a Dictionary" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I am an English dictionary. I can still remember the day my ex-owner bought me. He had stood in front of the shelf for around half an hour before finally picking me. Originally, he chose my neighbor. But because she had some ink on the cover, he put her down ...
From New Delhi to Beijing,commuters spend a lot of time stuck in traffic.In the United States,Los Angeles(L.A.)and San Francisco tie for second place for having the worst traffic problems.Washington,D.C.is in first place with the worst traffic,according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. In L.A..drivers spend s...
[ "predict traffic conditions", "kill the boring time", "avoid the traffic accidents", "collect the current news" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: From New Delhi to Beijing,commuters spend a lot of time stuck in traffic.In the United States,Los Angeles(L.A.)and San Francisco tie for second place for having the worst traffic problems.Washington,D.C.is in first place with the worst traffic,accordi...
The lower East Side is neither rich nor beautiful, but it can be a good place to shop. On Sundays, its streets are crowded with visitors and shoppers like these. They are trying to find a coat or a pair of shoes at a good price. Most people prefer to shop in the big department stores like Macy's, Gimbel's, or Bloomingd...
[ "Grant Street", "the big department stores", "Fifth Avenue", "the smaller stores of Greenwich Village" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The lower East Side is neither rich nor beautiful, but it can be a good place to shop. On Sundays, its streets are crowded with visitors and shoppers like these. They are trying to find a coat or a pair of shoes at a good price. Most people prefer to ...
Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with dangerous currents. In short, it is the perfect place to hide a monster fro...
[ "It is impossible for a monster to live in cold water.", "The Loch Ness Monster often stays under the water.", "The Loch Ness Monster is an air-breathing animal.", "There is no so-called monster in Loch Ness." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with danger...
Mount Huangshan is probably one of the most famous mountains in China. It has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. It lies in the south of Anhui Province. It is about 1,200 square kilometers. Every year, thousands of Chinese and foreigners pay a visit there. While you are climbing the mountain, yo...
[ "The sea of clouds.", "Wondrous pines.", "Unique rocks.", "Above all." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mount Huangshan is probably one of the most famous mountains in China. It has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. It lies in the south of Anhui Province. It is about 1,200 square kilometers. Every year, thousands of Chinese and ...
What is the sky? Where is it? How high is it? What lies above it? These questions are difficult to answer, aren't they? Is the sky blue? The sky has no colour. We know that there is air around the world. When planes fly, they need air to lift their wings. Planes cannot fly very high because when they go higher, th...
[ "nothing", "air everywhere", "everything", "only the sun, the moon and all the stars" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What is the sky? Where is it? How high is it? What lies above it? These questions are difficult to answer, aren't they? Is the sky blue? The sky has no colour. We know that there is air around the world. When planes fly, they need air to lift their wings....