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I was 20 years old when my mother passed away. It was the first real blow that life had dealt me, and I thought I would never recover. Then, by the time the following spring came, the pain was almost bearable and again I could find pleasure in the miraculous reward of nature. At first, I went to the cemetery with trepi...	[ "the author's mother died young and her father, too", "the author's mother is dead while her father enjoys a long life", "the man's mother died very young before he was born", "the author's father lived long while the man's mother died very young" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I was 20 years old when my mother passed away. It was the first real blow that life had dealt me, and I thought I would never recover. Then, by the time the following spring came, the pain was almost bearable and again I could find pleasure in the mir...
Mobile phones help us easily find people anywhere at any time. A mobile phone can include many things, such as games, music and Internet surfing. Today, 4,600,000,000 people around the world have mobile phones, according to CBS News. However, using mobile phones too often may cause cancer . It's reported that people wh...	[ "4.6 million", "4.6 billion", "46 billion", "460 thousand" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mobile phones help us easily find people anywhere at any time. A mobile phone can include many things, such as games, music and Internet surfing. Today, 4,600,000,000 people around the world have mobile phones, according to CBS News. However, using mo...
My name is Max. I am twelve years old. I have many friends. Most of them are as old as I. Some are older. Some are younger. My best friend is Bill. He lives near me. We go to the same school and we are in the same class. Bill helps me with my math homework. I help him with his English homework. Bill is taller than me. ...	[ "twelve years old", "older than Max", "younger than Max", "thirteen years old" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My name is Max. I am twelve years old. I have many friends. Most of them are as old as I. Some are older. Some are younger. My best friend is Bill. He lives near me. We go to the same school and we are in the same class. Bill helps me with my math homework. I...
Dinner customs are different around the world. If you are a guest in Ghana( ), this information will help you a lot. In Ghana, dinner is usually from four in the afternoon to six in the evening. But there are no strict rules about time. Whenever a guest arrives, a family offers food. When you go to a home, the person w...	[ "from one side of a dish to the other", "from the other side of the dish", "with their fingers", "with their spoons" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dinner customs are different around the world. If you are a guest in Ghana( ), this information will help you a lot. In Ghana, dinner is usually from four in the afternoon to six in the evening. But there are no strict rules about time. Whenever a guest arriv...
1 always figured that comedians were the best kind of people to hang around with as a kid. They tell funny stories, make joke after joke, and happiness seems never to leave them. But time goes on, and we come to see these same people as clowns on the outside, but crying a river in the inside. Comedy from these people c...	[ "Comedians like to get along with kids.", "Comedians' life is full of jokes.", "Comedians often use their sad experience.", "Comedians often cry in their daily life." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 1 always figured that comedians were the best kind of people to hang around with as a kid. They tell funny stories, make joke after joke, and happiness seems never to leave them. But time goes on, and we come to see these same people as clowns on the outside,...
We are seeking for qualified and experienced candidates to join our fast growing team for the following positions at Ratchathewi (Head Office), Pracha - Uthit (site), Pantai Norasing (site), Thepharak (site), and a few other incoming projects in Bangkok. *Project Managers -Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering -Mini...	[ "a suitable degree", "certain working experience", "professional computer knowledge", "a good command of English" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We are seeking for qualified and experienced candidates to join our fast growing team for the following positions at Ratchathewi (Head Office), Pracha - Uthit (site), Pantai Norasing (site), Thepharak (site), and a few other incoming projects in Bangk...
Which of the following would you use to most efficiently transport heat?	[ "empty water bottle", "cotton T-Shirt", "baseball cap", "empty soda can" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of the following would you use to most efficiently transport heat? Answer: empty soda can
Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. About 2000 years ago pies of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important. Every country today has its own flag. Many groups and ...	[ "500 years", "more than 3000 years", "about 2000 years", "between 500 and 2000 years" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. About 2000 years ago pies of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became m...
The pickle jar , as I can remember, sat beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When ready for bed, Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar. As they dropped, they landed with a merry jingle. Whenever the jar was full, Dad would roll up the coins. Every time he slid the box of rolled coins across the cou...	[ "Humorous and patient.", "Quiet but loving.", "Generous and talkative.", "Proud but strict." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The pickle jar , as I can remember, sat beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When ready for bed, Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar. As they dropped, they landed with a merry jingle. Whenever the jar was full, Dad would roll up the coi...
Herds of zebra, impala and giraffe from South Africa's Kruger Park found a new home as part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP) wildlife relocation project. About 1,000 animals, from the large blue wildebeest to the stocky warthog, have been relocated to the park straddling South African, Mozambican and Zi...	[ "the ecosystem and tourism", "tourism and communities", "international boundaries", "African wildlife" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Herds of zebra, impala and giraffe from South Africa's Kruger Park found a new home as part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP) wildlife relocation project. About 1,000 animals, from the large blue wildebeest to the stocky warthog, have been relo...
I am especially interested in eco-friendly cars. Would you please give me some help? -John Lily John Lily, More and more automobile companies are taking measures to create cars that do less harm to the planet. Here are some of the top green cars this year. Tesla Roadster This is an electric sports car. You can travel...	[ "costs less", "needs more time to be recharged", "is harder to book", "runs much further per charge" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I am especially interested in eco-friendly cars. Would you please give me some help? -John Lily John Lily, More and more automobile companies are taking measures to create cars that do less harm to the planet. Here are some of the top green cars this year. ...
something could get wedged during winter if which of these happens?	[ "trapped water changes physical form repeatedly", "water flows down a stream", "water drank by a person", "none of these" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: something could get wedged during winter if which of these happens? Answer: trapped water changes physical form repeatedly
If you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of water, if he isn't breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, tilt his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the tongue blocking the airway in the throat and is sometimes enough to ...	[ "If a drowning man can't breathe again in four minutes, his brain will be completely destroyed.", "If you see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to -mouth breathing.", "When you bring a drowning child back to life, you should give him as many breaths as possible.", "When pressing, you can do it as hard...	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of water, if he isn't breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, tilt his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the...
What eat other animals?	[ "herbivores", "bacteria", "flesh eaters", "giraffes" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What eat other animals? A. herbivores B. bacteria C. flesh eaters D. giraffes Answer:C
A boy wants to collect clams for supper and must therefore spend time	[ "in lake shallows", "in desert sands", "in rocky hills", "in sea depths" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A boy wants to collect clams for supper and must therefore spend time Answer: in sea depths
In general, it's hard to spend enough time in both concentrating on lessons and taking part in social activities. But I wanted to succeed in both. I knew this would be a challenge but I didn't realize how difficult it was until my classes in the high school began. I got on well with other girls. After school, I often h...	[ "After school was over.", "Between classes the next day.", "Before it was time to hand it in.", "Every night." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In general, it's hard to spend enough time in both concentrating on lessons and taking part in social activities. But I wanted to succeed in both. I knew this would be a challenge but I didn't realize how difficult it was until my classes in the high ...
Day 1 I first heard of "Show Racism the Red Card" when my friend Jill asked me to support their work. Basically, it's an organization which uses professional footballers to help fight racism in sport and society. A few weeks later, he asked me if I wanted to do a bit more for them. I thought he probably meant for m...	[ "got a big shock", "accepted his request", "looked down upon Jill", "spread the news to 20 people" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Day 1 I first heard of "Show Racism the Red Card" when my friend Jill asked me to support their work. Basically, it's an organization which uses professional footballers to help fight racism in sport and society. A few weeks later, he asked me if ...
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon cert...	[ "The Meaning of Words.", "The Characteristics of Words.", "The Origin of Words.", "The Power of Words." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they co...
Four years ago when I was a boy of 11, I got into the biggest trouble as a kid. It was a Saturday morning. Both my parents were out, leaving me and my 10-month-old sister home alone. Anyway, my sister was still asleep in her room. In fact I had the house to myself. I decided to do some drawing. Soon I gave up. Nothing ...	[ "It's difficult to put out a fire.", "The boy didn't look after his sister.", "The boy made a big trouble when he was 11.", "Don't leave children home alone while shopping." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Four years ago when I was a boy of 11, I got into the biggest trouble as a kid. It was a Saturday morning. Both my parents were out, leaving me and my 10-month-old sister home alone. Anyway, my sister was still asleep in her room. In fact I had the house to m...
Headington Oxford Summer School welcomes all students throughout the world and provides a fantastic summer school experience. It is close enough to visit London, which is a beautiful city in its own right and also has a number of attractions nearby. London: A trip to the UK would not be complete without a visit to the...	[ "London", "Bath", "Thorpe Park", "Brighton" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Headington Oxford Summer School welcomes all students throughout the world and provides a fantastic summer school experience. It is close enough to visit London, which is a beautiful city in its own right and also has a number of attractions nearby. London: ...
Do you often find yourself crying in arguments? Does it feel like you just can't stop your emotions defeating you completely when you are in the middle of a heated discussion with someone, and you particularly want to make clear strong points and express yourself effectively? Many people think that someone who bursts i...	[ "Firm determination.", "Great imagination.", "Rich knowledge.", "Different personalities." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you often find yourself crying in arguments? Does it feel like you just can't stop your emotions defeating you completely when you are in the middle of a heated discussion with someone, and you particularly want to make clear strong points and express your...
He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father's life--who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with hi...	[ "she was lucky and still had two legs", "she wanted to be self-dependent rather than rely on others", "she didn't want to move to another city", "she enjoyed living separate from others" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father's life--who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. ...	[ "In Boston.", "In New York.", "In Los Angeles.", "Not mentioned." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and...
Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than years ago, with large gaps in proficiency ,according to a recent report. "It raises an alarm," said Vicky Rideout, the lead author of the report. "We're witnessing a really large drop in reading am...	[ "Uncaring.", "Doubtful.", "Positive.", "Worried." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than years ago, with large gaps in proficiency ,according to a recent report. "It raises an alarm," said Vicky Rideout, the lead auth...
Henry Edwards Huntington Henry Edwards Huntington was born in 1850 in Oneonta,New York.In 1872 he went to work for his uncle,one of the owners of the Central Pacific Railroad.Twenty years later, Huntington moved to San Francisco at his uncle's request to share management of the Southern Pacific Railroad.On the way to S...	[ "a science fiction", "a newspaper report", "a novel", "a biography" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Henry Edwards Huntington Henry Edwards Huntington was born in 1850 in Oneonta,New York.In 1872 he went to work for his uncle,one of the owners of the Central Pacific Railroad.Twenty years later, Huntington moved to San Francisco at his uncle's request to shar...
I had been rather proud of myself when my friends and family got the ticket, whether it was for speeding, parking or stop sign violations . It was something that happened to others. But last Friday I joined _ . I was asked to do a new project last week. On Friday morning on my way to work, I suddenly remembered that I...	[ "The writer's most unforgettable experience.", "How the writer got her first ticket.", "An accident caused by the writer.", "Why the writer is always so careful." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I had been rather proud of myself when my friends and family got the ticket, whether it was for speeding, parking or stop sign violations . It was something that happened to others. But last Friday I joined _ . I was asked to do a new project last week. On F...
In my long years of teaching, I often ask my students to read the texts until they can recite them, and I tell them that recitation is an important part of their homework. However, some of my students are tired of doing so, thinking that it is both hard and useless. They argue that it takes a long time to recite a text...	[ "The English teacher tries his best to help them with English", "The English teacher is very kind to them.", "The English teacher asks them to do something useless.", "The English teacher should let them study on their own." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In my long years of teaching, I often ask my students to read the texts until they can recite them, and I tell them that recitation is an important part of their homework. However, some of my students are tired of doing so, thinking that it is both ha...
Some children are talking about their favourite subjects and activities at school. Lucy: I think music is my favourite. I like listening to many beautiful English songs. I need to _ after a day's work, so I often listen to music after supper. Kate: I like music, too. But I only listen to Chinese songs, especially Jay C...	[ "Music.", "Playing basketball.", "Drawing.", "Playing football." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Some children are talking about their favourite subjects and activities at school. Lucy: I think music is my favourite. I like listening to many beautiful English songs. I need to _ after a day's work, so I often listen to music after supper. Kate: I like mus...
Amazing Scientific Breakthrough Helps You Lose Weight without Starvation Diets or Tiring Exercise Have You Ever Wished... There was a fast easy and reliable way to safely drop weight by magically _ your food desires? An easy way to use product that magically melts off ugly fat without "dieting,"[calorie counting, or ti...	[ "pills", "soup", "vegetables", "plaster" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Amazing Scientific Breakthrough Helps You Lose Weight without Starvation Diets or Tiring Exercise Have You Ever Wished... There was a fast easy and reliable way to safely drop weight by magically _ your food desires? An easy way to use product that magically ...
I had a successful career as an environmental health manager in London. But my life changed beyond recognition at the age of 35. I was born 50% deaf in both ears. But my world was totally transformed when I was diagnosed with deafness and eventual blindness. It was my wife Elizabeth who first noticed there was a proble...	[ "he moved a pencil past his face", "he found he could only see things nearby", "his wife discovered the problem with a pencil", "his wife helped him absorb enough information" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I had a successful career as an environmental health manager in London. But my life changed beyond recognition at the age of 35. I was born 50% deaf in both ears. But my world was totally transformed when I was diagnosed with deafness and eventual blindness. ...
Do you want to have a lot of close friends? In order to make it happen, you must do a lot of things right. You will learn tips on how to build a solid friendship. You should be extra respectful when you are at others' homes. For example, you must not make unpleasant comments about them. Once when I was at the house of ...	[ "Friends should respect one another.", "There is no perfect person in the world.", "Making fun of friends is unpleasant.", "It's impossible to take off one's socks before others." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you want to have a lot of close friends? In order to make it happen, you must do a lot of things right. You will learn tips on how to build a solid friendship. You should be extra respectful when you are at others' homes. For example, you must not make unp...
Abuse can be defined as "to treat wrongfully or harmfully". There are different categories of abuse that have been recognized and within our case study there appear to be two distinct forms of abuse, family abuse and child abuse. These can be subdivided into terms of physical abuse and psychological abuse. Physical abu...	[ "A father scolds his son because he doesn't pass the exam in school.", "A car knocks down a woman but the driver doesn't take her to hospital.", "A father never talks to his daughter and shows no interest in what she does.", "A husband is angry with his wife when she stays out late into the night." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Abuse can be defined as "to treat wrongfully or harmfully". There are different categories of abuse that have been recognized and within our case study there appear to be two distinct forms of abuse, family abuse and child abuse. These can be subdivid...
BAGRAM, Afghanistan: A transport helicopter packed with US soldiers crashed near a military base just north of the capital, killing at least five of them and wounding seven others, the US military said yesterday. The cause of Sunday's crash, about 11 kilometers east of Bagram Air Base, was not immediately known. The US...	[ "when it was investigating military operation", "when it was carrying out a task in Afghanistan", "when it was flying to Tampa, Florida packed with US soldiers", "when it was working for Afghanistan's military" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). BAGRAM, Afghanistan: A transport helicopter packed with US soldiers crashed near a military base just north of the capital, killing at least five of them and wounding seven others, the US military said yesterday. The cause of Sunday's crash, about 11 kilomete...
Russia is on the north of China. It is bigger than other countries .How much do you know about it ? Let's talk about something about its capital ----- Moscow . There is a famous square called Red Square in Moscow .It is the centre of Moscow .Is the square red? Why is it called Red Square ? Red has another meaning ...	[ "weak", "boring", "beautiful", "popular" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Russia is on the north of China. It is bigger than other countries .How much do you know about it ? Let's talk about something about its capital ----- Moscow . There is a famous square called Red Square in Moscow .It is the centre of Moscow .Is the squar...
Anna Koumikova was born on June 7th, 1981 in Moscow. Her parents' names are Allah and Sergel. When she was 5 years old, her parents sold their TV to buy her the first tennis bat for Christmas. She played in a club near her place until aged 11. Then she moved to Bradenton, Florida(USA) to train with Nick Bollitierri. At...	[ "She has a lot of fans on the Internet.", "Her parents gave her much support.", "She beat Martina Hings in 1996.", "She played tennis for her home country Russia." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Anna Koumikova was born on June 7th, 1981 in Moscow. Her parents' names are Allah and Sergel. When she was 5 years old, her parents sold their TV to buy her the first tennis bat for Christmas. She played in a club near her place until aged 11. Then sh...
ARLANDA, Sweden (Reuters Life!) - Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel to prove it. Dios says it is the world's first jumbo (unusually large) jet hostel, an actual jet-plane at Sweden's...	[ "describe a wonderful place for weddings", "introduce a new kind of hostel", "prove people can sleep on a plane", "call on people to make use of the deserted things" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: ARLANDA, Sweden (Reuters Life!) - Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel to prove it. Dios says it is the world's firs...
Scientists in Israel have discovered a new way to test for water pollution by "listening" to what the plants growing in water have to say. By shining a laser beam on the tiny pieces of _ floating in the water,the researchers said they hear sound waves that tell them the type and amount of contamination in the water...	[ "Because it floats on the water.", "Because it can have photosynthesis.", "Because it is the first to be polluted.", "Because it can produce different sounds." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Scientists in Israel have discovered a new way to test for water pollution by "listening" to what the plants growing in water have to say. By shining a laser beam on the tiny pieces of _ floating in the water,the researchers said they hear sound waves that ...
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. From 1878, academi...	[ "to meet the need of American industrialization", "to take advantage of the European university style", "to cover an extended area along the Charles River", "to stress research and education in the physical sciences" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English studen...
For hundreds of millions of years, turtles have struggled out of the sea to lay their eggs on sandy beaches, long before there were nature documentaries to celebrate them, or GPS satellites and marine biologists to track them, or volunteers to hand-carry the hatchlings down to the water's edge lest (for fear that) ...	[ "Nature is quite fair regarding the survival of turtles.", "Turtles are by nature indifferent to human activities.", "The course of nature will not be changed by human interference.", "The turtle population has decreased in spite of human protection." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). For hundreds of millions of years, turtles have struggled out of the sea to lay their eggs on sandy beaches, long before there were nature documentaries to celebrate them, or GPS satellites and marine biologists to track them, or volunteers to hand-carry th...
Michael Jordan is one of the most famous basketball players in the world. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He didn't like to talk to other people about himself. He was very short and he didn't play basketball very well when he joined the basketball team in his high school at first. But the next year, things changed g...	[ "After college.", "When he joined the basketball team in his high school", "When he joined the university basketball team in North Carolina.", "In 1985" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Michael Jordan is one of the most famous basketball players in the world. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He didn't like to talk to other people about himself. He was very short and he didn't play basketball very well when he joined the basketball team in ...