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When I was about ten years old, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee any time around the neighborhood, so I didn't pay any attention to him. After we passed Mr. Lee, my mother stopped me and said something that has stuck with me from that day until no...
[ "It's a way to show sympathy to people.", "It can build connections with others.", "It's a must to become a president.", "It can bring him what he wants." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When I was about ten years old, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee any time around the neighborhood, so I didn't pay any attention to him. After we passed Mr. Lee, my mother stopped me and...
Many times when children make a mistake,starting with breaking a window while playing football or skipping classes and ending with stealing something or fighting with another child,parents are always blamed by the society for not having known how to educate their offsprings .The situation is not that easy to explain. P...
[ "teach the child a lesson", "understand the child and forgive him or her", "not make him or her stay indoors", "not forgive him or her at all" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many times when children make a mistake,starting with breaking a window while playing football or skipping classes and ending with stealing something or fighting with another child,parents are always blamed by the society for not having known how to educate t...
He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer , he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH). Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and _ still kept up. The man then found that the chicken had three legs. Growing eve...
[ "Because he wanted to be rich so that he can buy many chicken legs.", "Because his wife wants to have chicken legs every day.", "Because everyone in his family fights over the legs while having chicken for dinner.", "Because everyone in his family hasn't had chicken legs for a long time." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer , he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH). Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and _ still kep...
We are much happier in our new house because it has a large garden, and you know how enthusiastic we both are about gardening. When we moved in a month ago, Mary wanted to get a dog to keep out burglars. However, we finally decided that it would be cheaper to put an iron grille in front of the door and get a burglar al...
[ "Curious.", "Anxious.", "Cautious.", "Humorous." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We are much happier in our new house because it has a large garden, and you know how enthusiastic we both are about gardening. When we moved in a month ago, Mary wanted to get a dog to keep out burglars. However, we finally decided that it would be ch...
Tamara walked through the night to the little house where her </PGN0103.TXT/PGN>old nurse lived. The old woman gave her a meal. Then Tamara went out to get a car. She had enough money with her to pay for the use of a car for a few days. She wanted to go into town and see a friend, a teacher of science. She had to sit t...
[ "a friend and a teacher of science", "a friend who was a teacher of science", "her old nurse", "a house that she had built" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tamara walked through the night to the little house where her </PGN0103.TXT/PGN>old nurse lived. The old woman gave her a meal. Then Tamara went out to get a car. She had enough money with her to pay for the use of a car for a few days. She wanted to go into ...
When the one-year anniversary of my mother's passing came around, I found myself in the kitchen preparing some of her favorite dishes. As I poured myself into cooking, some of the deep sadness I was experiencing at this one-year mark moved through me. I loved my mom's turkey soup. I remembered the time she made some es...
[ "cooked some dishes in memory of her mother", "felt more painful at the thought of the turkey noodle soup", "was so excited as to see her mother home", "didn't give a thought of the lost ring" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When the one-year anniversary of my mother's passing came around, I found myself in the kitchen preparing some of her favorite dishes. As I poured myself into cooking, some of the deep sadness I was experiencing at this one-year mark moved through me....
The First of May is a Bank Holiday--the first public holiday of the year in England. Most people consider it a special day ,the beginning of summer ,a day when the light lasts long into the evening ,and when we can look for warm weather .We don't always get it .We feel disappointed ,but not surprised if there are cold ...
[ "In the old days they celebrated May Day for the changing of the seasons.", "In England summer begins at the first of May.", "The custom of the choosing of a May Queen still exists in the present May Day celebration.", "The Celtic people celebrated the first of May as a spring festival." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The First of May is a Bank Holiday--the first public holiday of the year in England. Most people consider it a special day ,the beginning of summer ,a day when the light lasts long into the evening ,and when we can look for warm weather .We don't alwa...
Twice in the past few days, I've witnessed families arguing to the point of having major 'falling outs' (when you get so angry with each other that there is threat of withdrawing love from a family member and/or abandoning the relationship). Last night, one of those situations occurred and a friend contacted me on QQ a...
[ "by quarrelling with each other.", "by showing love, care and respect to each other.", "by living together with each other.", "by giving gifts to each other." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Twice in the past few days, I've witnessed families arguing to the point of having major 'falling outs' (when you get so angry with each other that there is threat of withdrawing love from a family member and/or abandoning the relationship). Last nigh...
Remember those highly charged first days? They were full of real-life tests where there was always something new to learn, and not always from a book. One of my first lessons occurred on my first day of kindergarten, when I got on the wrong bus --- as my older sister still likes to remind me. Life's minor embarrassment...
[ "The relationship between Morn and child.", "The first day of a new school year.", "How to keep kids from making mistakes.", "Sweet memories at school." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Remember those highly charged first days? They were full of real-life tests where there was always something new to learn, and not always from a book. One of my first lessons occurred on my first day of kindergarten, when I got on the wrong bus --- as...
In the past, many people depended on horses for transportation , farming and other kinds of work. Nowadays a lot of people still like to ride horses. So it is not surprising that many expressions about _ are still used by Americans today. Long ago, people who were rich or important rode horses that were very tall. Toda...
[ "It is very hard to get the news.", "The news will be true and reliable .", "The person who gives the news is called a horse.", "The news is a lie and can't be trusted." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In the past, many people depended on horses for transportation , farming and other kinds of work. Nowadays a lot of people still like to ride horses. So it is not surprising that many expressions about _ are still used by Americans today. Long ago, people who...
Everybody is familiar with Christmas music; its played everywhere. Whether it's the music from a grocery store or random songs on the radio, holiday music remains to flood in the air from the day after Thanksgiving to the beginning of December. Christmas music gets extremely over- played through the Holiday season. "'I...
[ "People love to listen to original Christmas music", "Everybody has been tired of Christmas songs and music", "Christmas music can bring more happiness to the public", "Christmas music is calling for changes and updating" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Everybody is familiar with Christmas music; its played everywhere. Whether it's the music from a grocery store or random songs on the radio, holiday music remains to flood in the air from the day after Thanksgiving to the beginning of December. Christ...
An example of camouflage could be
[ "Cleaning make up off my face", "Going naked outside on a rainy day", "A sting ray covering itself in sand", "Baking a cake for a birthday" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). An example of camouflage could be A. Cleaning make up off my face B. Going naked outside on a rainy day C. A sting ray covering itself in sand D. Baking a cake for a birthday Answer:C
Decision-thinking is not unlike poker --it often matters not only what you think, but also what others think you think and what you think they think you think.The mental process is similar.Naturally,this card game has often been of considerable interest to people who are,by any standards,good thinkers. The great mathem...
[ "put perfect information before imperfect information", "accept the existence of unknown factors", "regard business as a game of chess", "mix known and unknown factors" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Decision-thinking is not unlike poker --it often matters not only what you think, but also what others think you think and what you think they think you think.The mental process is similar.Naturally,this card game has often been of considerable interest to pe...
The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending hashtag that drew 312,000 discussions among 15,000 users. On China's ...
[ "to tell us \"Duang\" also draws attention in the West.", "to tell us \"Duang\" is just like a certain image on a certain multicolored dress.", "to tell us Foreign Policy doesn't like \"Duang\".", "to tell us a certain Kim Kardashian image breaks the internet." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending h...
Teenagers who do not get enough of the nutrients commonly found in fruits and fish are easier to have bad lungs, coughing and wheezing .Teens who eat the least of fruit and especially vitamin C have weaker lungs compared to the others. Teens who take in less vitamin E, found in vegetable oil and nuts, are more likely ...
[ "They are becoming smokers.", "They don't take enough exercise.", "They eat too much fruit and fish.", "They are likely to have weaker lungs." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Teenagers who do not get enough of the nutrients commonly found in fruits and fish are easier to have bad lungs, coughing and wheezing .Teens who eat the least of fruit and especially vitamin C have weaker lungs compared to the others. Teens who take...
(1) Liu Xiang got another gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the East Asian Games (EAG) in Macao last Wednesday. The 22-year-old Liu defended his EAG title in 13.21 seconds, beating Shi Dongpeng (13.36) and Japan's Kota Kumamoto (13.89). His winning time was 0.16 seconds behind his top time this year and a further 0.08...
[ "12.97 seconds.", "13.36 seconds.", "13.21 seconds.", "13.05 seconds." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). (1) Liu Xiang got another gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the East Asian Games (EAG) in Macao last Wednesday. The 22-year-old Liu defended his EAG title in 13.21 seconds, beating Shi Dongpeng (13.36) and Japan's Kota Kumamoto (13.89). His winning time was ...
Jim is my good friend. We are in the same school. He is an American. We are good friends. This is Jim's bedroom. It's not big, but new. A black desk is in the room. Some English books are on the desk. Jim's backpack is on it. The backpack is yellow, but old. What's under the red chair? It's a white cat. It's a Chinese ...
[ "old", "new", "in the desk", "under the desk" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jim is my good friend. We are in the same school. He is an American. We are good friends. This is Jim's bedroom. It's not big, but new. A black desk is in the room. Some English books are on the desk. Jim's backpack is on it. The backpack is yellow, b...
She's a lovely girl. She has long and black hair. She is quite tall and slim. Her eyes are bright and black. She is 13 years old. She is good at singing. She likes listening to music. She is S.H.E.'s fan . Do you know Conan? He is a little detective .The lovely girl also likes him. Oh, sorry. I forget to tell you who t...
[ "teacher", "doctor", "singer", "superstar" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). She's a lovely girl. She has long and black hair. She is quite tall and slim. Her eyes are bright and black. She is 13 years old. She is good at singing. She likes listening to music. She is S.H.E.'s fan . Do you know Conan? He is a little detective .The love...
It was only 5 o'clock in the morning. The house was quiet and Tim' s mother was still asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He'd dreamt of the cave last night. The purring of the freezer had been the sea. Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfa...
[ "He put a sweater in his schoolbag.", "He left the house quietly.", "He had breakfast at home.", "He left a note on the freezer." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It was only 5 o'clock in the morning. The house was quiet and Tim' s mother was still asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He'd dreamt of the cave last night. The purring of the freezer had been the sea. Tim pulled on a sweater and put...
Reading is good for you. There is increasing evidence to show that reading isn't merely a way of improving literacy and knowledge, but that it might actually be good for one's mental and physical health, too. In the age of Twitter and short attention spans, reading novels, which requires intense concentration over a lo...
[ "Reading Books Helps Keep Your Healthy", "The Structure of a Book", "The Brain Activities While Reading", "How to Teach Children to Read" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Reading is good for you. There is increasing evidence to show that reading isn't merely a way of improving literacy and knowledge, but that it might actually be good for one's mental and physical health, too. In the age of Twitter and short attention ...
More than 50 people have responded to an advertise for "one of the most relaxing jobs on the market" - a bathtub TESTER. Bathstore is seeking a Bathroom Executive Officer (BEO) to test their range of products. It is sure to give the perfect candidate a stress-free life and possibly some pruned fingers and toes. And 12 ...
[ "deliver quality products and expert advice.", "write reports and analyse the overall bathing experience.", "install the new baths into their homes.", "advertise the new baths according to their experience." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: More than 50 people have responded to an advertise for "one of the most relaxing jobs on the market" - a bathtub TESTER. Bathstore is seeking a Bathroom Executive Officer (BEO) to test their range of products. It is sure to give the perfect candidate ...
Family traditions were important in our house, and none was more appreciated than the perfect Christmas tree "Dad, can we watch when you trim the tree?" My eldest son. Dan, nine, and his seven -year-old brother John, asked "I won't be cutting this year," my husband Bob said. "Dan, you and John are old enough to measure...
[ "he expected too much of the brothers _", "he should not have given the brothers the task to trim the Christmas", "he was too stupid to think of such an idea _", "he really appreciated what the brothers had done." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Family traditions were important in our house, and none was more appreciated than the perfect Christmas tree "Dad, can we watch when you trim the tree?" My eldest son. Dan, nine, and his seven -year-old brother John, asked "I won't be cutting this yea...
A mighty river flows through an area for millennia. Afterwards, it can be noted that where there once were shallow rivers, there are now
[ "massive canyons", "large bricks", "old socks", "small creeks" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A mighty river flows through an area for millennia. Afterwards, it can be noted that where there once were shallow rivers, there are now Answer: massive canyons
We need a logo--a graphic image--that will be the perfect symbol of our great new Wellsville Skate Park. We would like those of you who are counting the days until the grand opening to design an appropriate logo that can be used on stationery, business cards, fliers, brochures, posters and T-shirts. An appropriate, w...
[ "Website Design and Logo Design Company.", "Designing Logos: A Guide.", "Before and After: A Logo Design History.", "Business Logos Designed Fast." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We need a logo--a graphic image--that will be the perfect symbol of our great new Wellsville Skate Park. We would like those of you who are counting the days until the grand opening to design an appropriate logo that can be used on stationery, business card...
A dog can't speak any words, but it can "talk". It has feelings just as you do. Sometimes it may feel angry or afraid. Watch a dog closely, and you can find out how it feels. You can see what it is trying to tell you. When you are afraid, you may look down. When a dog is afraid, it may run away. When you are angry with...
[ "look down", "stare", "bark", "run away" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A dog can't speak any words, but it can "talk". It has feelings just as you do. Sometimes it may feel angry or afraid. Watch a dog closely, and you can find out how it feels. You can see what it is trying to tell you. When you are afraid, you may look down. W...
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully counted the coins that lay on the bed. $24. 17 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! How was he going to get the end of the money? He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was hard to hang around with people when you were the only one wi...
[ "find a part-time job", "borrow some from his parents", "ask Mr. Clay for help", "study very hard" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully counted the coins that lay on the bed. $24. 17 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! How was he going to get the end of the money? He knew that his friends all had bicycles....
Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for ...
[ "can't help being tempted to eat constantly", "take part in too many parties", "enjoy delicious foods", "can't help turning away from the foods" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Wheth...
The greatest contribution to civilization in the century may well be the air-conditioning- and American leads just as amazing is the speed with which this situation came to be. Air-conditioning began to spread in industries as a production aid during World War II. Today most Americans need to take air-conditioning for ...
[ "Neutral", "Objective", "Critical", "Compromising" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The greatest contribution to civilization in the century may well be the air-conditioning- and American leads just as amazing is the speed with which this situation came to be. Air-conditioning began to spread in industries as a production aid during World Wa...
Mr. John and Mr. Brown work in the same office. One day Mr. John says to Mr. Brown, "I will have a small party in our house on Monday evening. Would you and your wife like to come?" Mr. Brown says, "Thank you very much. I'd love to, but let me ask my wife first." So Mr. Brown goes to the other room and telephones his w...
[ "3", "4", "5", "6" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mr. John and Mr. Brown work in the same office. One day Mr. John says to Mr. Brown, "I will have a small party in our house on Monday evening. Would you and your wife like to come?" Mr. Brown says, "Thank you very much. I'd love to, but let me ask my wife fir...
An African proverb says that a single hand cannot tie a bundle. Everyone needs companions to help them sail through the rough seas of life. Even the strongest and richest person still needs friends. Our money and strength would have no value if we had no friends to share with us. The best friendship is a give-and-take ...
[ "Friends who share our happiness are not real friends.", "Friends will take us through rough seas.", "Friends never expect anything from others.", "Friends can be different people around us." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An African proverb says that a single hand cannot tie a bundle. Everyone needs companions to help them sail through the rough seas of life. Even the strongest and richest person still needs friends. Our money and strength would have no value if we had...
Have you seen Avatar? It's a popular 3D movie, and you may have to wear a special pair of glasses - 3D glasses, to see it. The 3D glasses make the images from the movie look as if they are coming straight at you. 3D movies are really exciting to watch. More and more 3D movies are coming to theaters. Some say that 3D TV...
[ "you will see different images in both eyes", "you will see the same images in both eyes", "your brain can't work at all", "the images can be put together easily by your brain" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have you seen Avatar? It's a popular 3D movie, and you may have to wear a special pair of glasses - 3D glasses, to see it. The 3D glasses make the images from the movie look as if they are coming straight at you. 3D movies are really exciting to watch. More a...
While others look away from trouble, this lady digs in and gets to work. Gretchen Buchenholz, the native New Yorker and mother of six, has worked on behalf of needy and margin1alized families for years in the city. She does everything from buy groceries for homeless families to start schools for children. In 1974 she f...
[ "they had no parents", "their parents were waiting for the government's help", "their parents had no money to buy diapers", "Gretchen Buchenholz would buy diapers for them" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). While others look away from trouble, this lady digs in and gets to work. Gretchen Buchenholz, the native New Yorker and mother of six, has worked on behalf of needy and margin1alized families for years in the city. She does everything from buy groceries for h...
Monday: Here I am, in the middle of nowhere. This camping trip idea is not getting off to a very good start. It's raining and the tent leaks . The hiking seemed to take forever, and I still can't understand how it could all have been up hill! How did I ever let my brother persuade me into doing this? When we get home-...
[ "hiked along the lake.", "dried out her belongings.", "climbed the mountain.", "caught the fish for dinner." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Monday: Here I am, in the middle of nowhere. This camping trip idea is not getting off to a very good start. It's raining and the tent leaks . The hiking seemed to take forever, and I still can't understand how it could all have been up hill! How did I ever ...
EVERYONE is talking about bird flu . Yes it is a very dangerous disease that could make people very sick. It will be a few months before we have good medicine for bird flu.But that doesn't mean you can't do anything to prevent it now. So far, all the people who have caught bird flu have been those who touched sick chic...
[ "To go to the market to buy live chicken to eat.", "To wash your hands carefully with soap if you do touch a sick bird", "To do some exercises regularly and keep healthy.", "If you feel sick, see a doctor right away." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). EVERYONE is talking about bird flu . Yes it is a very dangerous disease that could make people very sick. It will be a few months before we have good medicine for bird flu.But that doesn't mean you can't do anything to prevent it now. So far, all the people w...
Sir Nicholas Winton, rescuer of children, died on July 1st,2015,aged 106. When the letters and the honor came knocking on the door of his house in Maidenhead, and the filmmakers came calling, Nicholas Winton always protested that he was no hero. Heroes faced danger; he never had. They put their lives on the line; he ha...
[ "A job well done", "A risky rescue", "A group of lucky children", "A living legend" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Sir Nicholas Winton, rescuer of children, died on July 1st,2015,aged 106. When the letters and the honor came knocking on the door of his house in Maidenhead, and the filmmakers came calling, Nicholas Winton always protested that he was no hero. Heroes faced ...
Can you imagine keeping an alien dog as a pet? This is what happens in CJ7--a wonderful movie made in China. Maybe some of you saw it. It came out in January, 2008. The movie is about a poor man Ti, his son Dicky and their alien dog CJ7. Dicky, a 10-year-old boy, lives a poor life with his father Ti, a worker. One da...
[ "classroom", "street", "trash", "tree" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Can you imagine keeping an alien dog as a pet? This is what happens in CJ7--a wonderful movie made in China. Maybe some of you saw it. It came out in January, 2008. The movie is about a poor man Ti, his son Dicky and their alien dog CJ7. Dicky, a 10-year-ol...
Mitosis occurs in living things when a cell divides to produce two cells. Compared to the original cell, how many chromosomes are in each of the resulting cells?
[ "half as many", "the same number", "twice as many", "an unpredictable number" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mitosis occurs in living things when a cell divides to produce two cells. Compared to the original cell, how many chromosomes are in each of the resulting cells? Answer: the same number
You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you see a snowball. No big deal, right? Except that the snowball is as tall as you are and weighs about a ton. Did we mention that it's June? That's the experience thousands of Londoners had when they crossed paths with "Snowballs in Summer", the brainchil...
[ "they lie in the street", "they are in the shape of baby elephants", "they have pebbles, berries, feathers in them", "they appear in June" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you see a snowball. No big deal, right? Except that the snowball is as tall as you are and weighs about a ton. Did we mention that it's June? That's the experience thousands of Londoners ...
On Sundays my father always wore that dull gray apron - the one with the race cars all over it. The ritual began after breakfast when Dad always announced: "Go ahead everyone. I'll take care of the dishes!" With that my mother disappeared into the folds of the Sunday paper. Off came the suit coat he had worn to church ...
[ "The author would rather run through a rainstorm than wash dishes at first.", "Mickey Mantle would wash dishes for the author.", "Father set a good example to the author.", "The author understood his father at last." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On Sundays my father always wore that dull gray apron - the one with the race cars all over it. The ritual began after breakfast when Dad always announced: "Go ahead everyone. I'll take care of the dishes!" With that my mother disappeared into the folds of th...
Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities. Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( ) with such groups , which ...
[ "To introduce the training course to readers", "To persuade readers to take part in the training courses.", "To tell readers the danger of this training course", "To introduce the wonders of the world to readers" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities. Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and s...
Lie in bed, by an open window, and listen... "No air conditioning? How can you sleep?" a friend asks, horrified. I tell her my family has decided to shut the air conditioner off and reduce our electric bill. On this first night of our cost-cutting plan, it's only 85 degrees. We're going to suffer, but the three kids co...
[ "free from parents' protection", "full of dissatisfaction with life", "dependable because of parents' love", "lacking in real test of hardships in life" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Lie in bed, by an open window, and listen... "No air conditioning? How can you sleep?" a friend asks, horrified. I tell her my family has decided to shut the air conditioner off and reduce our electric bill. On this first night of our cost-cutting plan, it's ...
Ship tourism to Antarctica is on the rise: More than 35,000 tourists are expected to visit Antarctic this summer. In 1992-1993, 6,750 visited Antarctica, according to the Antarctica Treaty. All of this tourism, however, is putting both tourists and the environment in great danger. Among the tourist ships that visit the...
[ "a Disneyland will be built in the Antarctic", "fewer people are visiting the Antarctic because of the warnings given", "not all the ships are suitable to go to the Antarctic", "some ships take risks visiting the Antarctic in other seasons rather than in summer" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Ship tourism to Antarctica is on the rise: More than 35,000 tourists are expected to visit Antarctic this summer. In 1992-1993, 6,750 visited Antarctica, according to the Antarctica Treaty. All of this tourism, however, is putting both tourists and th...
When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a univers...
[ "most American universities are against the \"three-year degree\" model", "many famous US universities are considering adopting the \"three-year degree\" model", "professors are willing to accept the \"three-year degree\" model", "The \"three-year degree\" model can make college learning more efficient" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high ...
Steve took his family to the lake. There are a lot of things to do at the lake. Steve's favorite thing to do is ride in his red boat across the blue water. The boat is very loud and makes dark brown smoke. The boat can go very fast. Steve has a son named Bobby. Bobby doesn't like riding in the boat, he prefers to sit ...
[ "Mary", "Bobby", "Steve", "Billy" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Steve took his family to the lake. There are a lot of things to do at the lake. Steve's favorite thing to do is ride in his red boat across the blue water. The boat is very loud and makes dark brown smoke. The boat can go very fast. Steve has a son n...
Part-Time Trainer -- Hong Kong (Financial Markets) Objectives and responsibilities: *Teach public and/or in-house training programs, based on Kaplan training materials *Work 1 or 2 mornings/afternoons on weekends or a few evenings on weekdays *Flexibility to work in our centre Requirements: *Provide legal advice to ban...
[ "email hr@kaplan.com.hk", "have experience of teaching before", "speak fluent English and Chinese", "be able to communicate with people easily" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Part-Time Trainer -- Hong Kong (Financial Markets) Objectives and responsibilities: *Teach public and/or in-house training programs, based on Kaplan training materials *Work 1 or 2 mornings/afternoons on weekends or a few evenings on weekdays *Flexibi...
On August 4, while a young man in Hangzhou was caught because of killing another young man with his car, a 17-year-old girl died because of the same reason in the same city. It's reported that the driver was badly drunk. Cars are more and more popular for more Chinese these days. And the numbers of car accidents are in...
[ "bigger than", "smaller than", "the same as", "not the same as" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On August 4, while a young man in Hangzhou was caught because of killing another young man with his car, a 17-year-old girl died because of the same reason in the same city. It's reported that the driver was badly drunk. Cars are more and more popular for mor...
My cousin Jenny made some new term resolutions last month. First she wants to keep healthy. So she is going to exercise more and eat a lot of healthier food. She isn't going to eat junk food. She is going to make a volleyball team because she likes it and she's also good at playing it. And she also wants to improve her...
[ "She is going to read English every morning.", "She is going to go to the school library quite often.", "She is going to study medicine at a university.", "She is going to study English really hard." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My cousin Jenny made some new term resolutions last month. First she wants to keep healthy. So she is going to exercise more and eat a lot of healthier food. She isn't going to eat junk food. She is going to make a volleyball team because she likes it and she...
Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving to California because gold was discovered there. Strauss went ...
[ "where cloth came from", "the man who first made jeans", "how to make lots of money", "life on the gold fields" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving t...
In 1997, a group of twenty British women made history. Working in five teams with four women in each team, they walked to the North Pole. Apart from one experienced female guide, the other women were all ordinary people who had never done anything like this in their lives before. They managed to survive in an environme...
[ "they got too tired", "the ice was moving", "they kept getting lost", "the temperature were too low" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In 1997, a group of twenty British women made history. Working in five teams with four women in each team, they walked to the North Pole. Apart from one experienced female guide, the other women were all ordinary people who had never done anything lik...
An example of a flexible container could be
[ "A car", "A bird", "play dough", "A building" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). An example of a flexible container could be A. A car B. A bird C. play dough D. A building Answer:C
Mary likes English very much. She works hard. She reads English every morning. She likes speaking English. She often listens to the radio. She watches TV only on Saturday evening. Does she like dancing? No, she doesn't. But she likes drawing and singing. Her parents like her very much. And all the teachers and her frie...
[ "in the morning", "in the afternoon", "every evening", "on Saturday evening" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mary likes English very much. She works hard. She reads English every morning. She likes speaking English. She often listens to the radio. She watches TV only on Saturday evening. Does she like dancing? No, she doesn't. But she likes drawing and singing. Her ...
Mitchell and his brother, Graham are biking to the store to buy lemons. They want to make a lemonade stand for their friends. In order to do this, they need to buy lemons, sugar, and cups from the store. While they are at the store, they run into their friends Jimmy and Justin. Jimmy and Justin are also brothers. ...
[ "Mitchell took all the money", "They split it", "They didn't make any money", "Graham took all the money" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mitchell and his brother, Graham are biking to the store to buy lemons. They want to make a lemonade stand for their friends. In order to do this, they need to buy lemons, sugar, and cups from the store. While they are at the store, they run into t...
A creature that completely goes unnoticed and unseen against a mottled leaf backdrop is probably
[ "indoors", "glowing", "neon", "matching" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A creature that completely goes unnoticed and unseen against a mottled leaf backdrop is probably A. indoors B. glowing C. neon D. matching Answer:D
The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US. It crossed New York from Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The canal served as a route over which industrial goods could flow into the west, and materials could pour into t...
[ "the Great Lakes flow", "the Hudson River flows", "Lake Erie flows", "the Erie Canal flows" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US. It crossed New York from Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The canal served as a route over which indus...
Britain's oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest Fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital he just could not refuse. He arrived at Padd...
[ "Mr. Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.", "The trip to London excited Mr. Evans very much.", "Mr. Evans could not really enjoy the trip because of his age.", "Humor was one of Mr. Evans' characters." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Britain's oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest Fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birt...
This summer I will leave the junior high school where I have been for three years. I am generally considered to be a careful and polite boy now. However, five years ago, I was a little bit bossy . I often fought with other boys and sometimes I even fought with my elder sister. When I saw Superman on TV for the first ti...
[ "university", "elementary school", "junior high school", "senior high school" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This summer I will leave the junior high school where I have been for three years. I am generally considered to be a careful and polite boy now. However, five years ago, I was a little bit bossy . I often fought with other boys and sometimes I even fought wit...
The Opening ofThe Book Nook Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and businesses. Come and check out the Book Nook on Saturday! Activities will inc...
[ "a club that children may join", "a space for a certain purpose", "a program for teenage readers", "a prize in a national competition" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The Opening ofThe Book Nook Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and business...
What is the first thing a student should do if an accident happens during a science experiment?
[ "report to the teacher", "clean the laboratory station", "locate the nearest exit", "put on safety goggles" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What is the first thing a student should do if an accident happens during a science experiment? Answer: report to the teacher
Daredevil climber Alain Robert, known as the French Spiderman, stood strong winds and rain to climb the world's tallest skyscraper, Taiper 101, Saturday. Robert, dressed in a red rain jacket, tights and climbing shoes, climbed up ropes hung down the side of the 101-storey, 1,667-foot office tower, reaching the top in a...
[ "never felt tired all the time", "never used his hands and feet", "had stayed somewhere for a short rest", "was not seen on the television screen sometimes" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Daredevil climber Alain Robert, known as the French Spiderman, stood strong winds and rain to climb the world's tallest skyscraper, Taiper 101, Saturday. Robert, dressed in a red rain jacket, tights and climbing shoes, climbed up ropes hung down the s...
Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old. 64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigou shop. H...
[ "Li Hui'an is crazy about shopping online", "offline buy-for-you business is in great need", "Liu Min is the first one who has an offline Daigou store", "there are about 300 buy-for-you stores in Dalian city" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old. 64-year-old man Li...
Once, there was a beautiful girl who didn't like herself, because she was blind, she couldn't see anything. In fact, the girl loved nobody except her boyfriend, for he was always ready to help her. She used to tell her boyfriend, "If I could see the world, I would marry you." One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to ...
[ "An known person", "Her father", "Her boyfriend", "Her mother" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once, there was a beautiful girl who didn't like herself, because she was blind, she couldn't see anything. In fact, the girl loved nobody except her boyfriend, for he was always ready to help her. She used to tell her boyfriend, "If I could see the w...
Colorful hair speaks more about beauty. Now it becomes popular and people are dyeing their hair to make it different. Dyeing hair with natural products is good for health while dyeing with chemicals is harmful. Researches have found that dyeing hair with chemicals can make people have cancer. Lead is very harmful for t...
[ "Dyewithchemicaldye.", "Mixdifferenthairdyesatthesametime.", "Leaveyourhairwithdyelonger.", "Doasthedirectionstellyou." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Colorful hair speaks more about beauty. Now it becomes popular and people are dyeing their hair to make it different. Dyeing hair with natural products is good for health while dyeing with chemicals is harmful. Researches have found that dyeing hair w...
Technology is creating big changes in the music industry. Music lovers listen to and buy music on the Internet. They can watch live concerts of favorite artists online. And music makers, as well as music industry officials, use social media to reach an increase public interest. Nick Sherwin is the founder of the band ...
[ "will be out of date quite soon.", "is no longer listened to today.", "will always be loved by some people.", "is the best tool to introduce new songs." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Technology is creating big changes in the music industry. Music lovers listen to and buy music on the Internet. They can watch live concerts of favorite artists online. And music makers, as well as music industry officials, use social media to reach an incre...
If you are interested to find a part-time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library. Teens of Distinction Program The DC Public Library offers part-time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work 10-12 hou...
[ "introduce the DC Public Library", "describe the job of library workers", "offer teenager part-time jobs in the DC Public Library", "teach how to apply for part-time jobs" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you are interested to find a part-time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library. Teens of Distinction Program The DC Public Library offers part-time jobs for teens t...
Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage for five days where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all about and...
[ "gather people with different musical tastes", "collect old stories of folk music", "exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music", "remind people of the real sense of folk music" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage for five days where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has bee...
Lynn was a young French Canadian girl who grew up in the farming community. At the age of l6, her father thought that she had enough schooling and forced her to drop out of school to contribute to the family income. In l922, with limited education and skills, the future didn't look bright for Lynn. Her father demanded ...
[ "Encouragement makes a difference.", "Honesty is the best policy.", "Virtue leads to success.", "Time waits for no man." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Lynn was a young French Canadian girl who grew up in the farming community. At the age of l6, her father thought that she had enough schooling and forced her to drop out of school to contribute to the family income. In l922, with limited education and skills,...
Which of the following is most likely to occur?
[ "an archaeologist finds an ancient crustacean in magma", "an archaeologist finds an ancient crustacean in limestone", "an archaeologist finds an ancient human in limestone", "an archaeologist finds an ancient human in magma" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which of the following is most likely to occur? A. an archaeologist finds an ancient crustacean in magma B. an archaeologist finds an ancient crustacean in limestone C. an archaeologist finds an ancient human in limestone D. an archaeologist finds an ancient ...
I was a newcomer of Miss Burn's seventh grade. Past"newcomer"experiences had been difficult, so I was very anxious to fit in. Lunchtime was a pleasant surprise when the girls all crowded around my table. Their chat was friendly, so I began to relax. My new classmates filled me in on the school, the teachers and the oth...
[ "was impressed by Mary's calmness", "was afraid to be scolded by Mary's father", "was sorry she hurt Mary's knee", "was aware that it was a shame to make fun of Mary" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I was a newcomer of Miss Burn's seventh grade. Past"newcomer"experiences had been difficult, so I was very anxious to fit in. Lunchtime was a pleasant surprise when the girls all crowded around my table. Their chat was friendly, so I began to relax. My new cl...
A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags. "What's in them?" the soldier asked. "Dirt," the smuggler answered. "Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them." The smuggler opened the bags, and sure enough, each one of them was filled with dirt....
[ "An advertising book.", "A poster.", "A fashion magazine.", "A joke book." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags. "What's in them?" the soldier asked. "Dirt," the smuggler answered. "Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them." The smuggler opened the ...
An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request. The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a bit, but still received no answer. The old woman looked closely at t...
[ "she was a plastic model", "she was a robot", "she was not a good assistant", "she had bad hearing" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request. The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a bit, bu...
We have proof that you become what you eat. When you know the effects of different types of food, you can use your knowledge well and eat what you want to become. Food has an impact on our physical and mental health. Have you ever heard any of the following advice? Lettuce or milk can make you sleepy. To stop feeling...
[ "To eat chocolate containing the essential minerals.", "To read the list of ingredients on the package.", "To get advice from others before eating real chocolate.", "To learn how much chocolate we can consume before eating." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We have proof that you become what you eat. When you know the effects of different types of food, you can use your knowledge well and eat what you want to become. Food has an impact on our physical and mental health. Have you ever heard any of the fol...
Has planning your next wonderful, energy-recovering and care-free vacation--- ever stressed you out? Whether you're planning a group trip, couple's escape, girlfriend getaway or family vacation, a travel agent can make the entire process easier for you and everyone involved. First of all, travel agents can recommend th...
[ "incredible", "stressful", "worrying", "relaxing ." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Has planning your next wonderful, energy-recovering and care-free vacation--- ever stressed you out? Whether you're planning a group trip, couple's escape, girlfriend getaway or family vacation, a travel agent can make the entire process easier for yo...
On Thanksgiving Day, a teacher asked her class of first-graders to draw a picture of something they were thankful for. She thought that these children from poor families actually had little to be thankful for. And she found most of them drawing pictures of flowers or tables with food. The teacher was very surprised to ...
[ "The farmer's.", "God's.", "The teacher's.", "His own hand." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: On Thanksgiving Day, a teacher asked her class of first-graders to draw a picture of something they were thankful for. She thought that these children from poor families actually had little to be thankful for. And she found most of them drawing pictur...
351 Gardener Street Los Angeles, CA90031 September 12 Relex Company 37 Pearl Street Clifton, NJ07013 Dear Sir or Madam: A year ago I bought a Relex camera second hand. It's a SW 705 model, and it's about five years old. Here's my problem: The light metre was fine when I bought the camera, but now it isn't working and m...
[ "They aren't light enough.", "They aren't dark enough.", "You can't see them", "They are too colourful." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 351 Gardener Street Los Angeles, CA90031 September 12 Relex Company 37 Pearl Street Clifton, NJ07013 Dear Sir or Madam: A year ago I bought a Relex camera second hand. It's a SW 705 model, and it's about five years old. Here's my problem: The light metre was ...
The story happened during the Second World War. An old man lived in a small town of Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after another and they all died in the fights. The old man was very sad. He did...
[ "An Old Man and His Three Sons", "Hitler is a Foolish Pig", "It's Hitler's Hometown", "It's Pigs' Hometown" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The story happened during the Second World War. An old man lived in a small town of Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after anot...
Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news! Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar. In 2007 Justin posted videos of hi...
[ "Because he was badly ill.", "Because he thought his performances weren't good enough.", "Because he didn't want to have any performances.", "Because there were lots of fans." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news! Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play th...
A man heard that a certain government wanted a clerk, so wrote and asked for the position. But while he was waiting for an answer, a friend of his introduced him to the head of the department, who gave him the job. Several months later, while the man was working in the department, he got a letter that had been sent to ...
[ "he himself received the letter", "someone else got it and then didn't bring it to him", "someone else got it and then brought it to him", "the government sent it to him" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A man heard that a certain government wanted a clerk, so wrote and asked for the position. But while he was waiting for an answer, a friend of his introduced him to the head of the department, who gave him the job. Several months later, while the man ...
Sonia has a sports collection. She has ten tennis rackets, seven basketballs, four volleyballs and five soccer balls. She plays tennis every day she is in the school tennis club. Susan also has a sports collection. She has five baseballs, six volleyballs, three ping-pong bats and many ping-pong balls. Oh, she also has ...
[ "volleyball", "basketball", "baseball", "ping-pong ball" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Sonia has a sports collection. She has ten tennis rackets, seven basketballs, four volleyballs and five soccer balls. She plays tennis every day she is in the school tennis club. Susan also has a sports collection. She has five baseballs, six volleyba...
People have strange ideas about food. For example, tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pre...
[ "None of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President's party was made of tomatoes.", "All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President's cook was nice.", "President Thomas Jefferson knew that tomatoes were good to eat and not poisonous at all.", "All of the guests didn't kn...
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People have strange ideas about food. For example, tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomat...
The westerners have more vacation days than us. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation. They work in the garden, visit their friends, read books or watch television. Many families take their lunch to a park or somewhere far from the city. They like to eat under some trees or near a nice lake. If they li...
[ "how the westerners spend their vacation", "the westerners have more vacation days than us", "different views on vacation between the westerners and the easterners", "teach the western students how to be self-reliant" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The westerners have more vacation days than us. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation. They work in the garden, visit their friends, read books or watch television. Many families take their lunch to a park or somewhere far from the city. They...
Smiling girls have their luck. It fits Huang Ruijia well. The 15-year-old student comes from Chengdu Experimental Foreign Language School. On March 22, 2014,she won third place(junior category)at the 12th China Daily "21st Century Lenovo Cup" National High School English Speaking Competition, which was held in Beijing....
[ "student", "judge", "nurse", "headmaster" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Smiling girls have their luck. It fits Huang Ruijia well. The 15-year-old student comes from Chengdu Experimental Foreign Language School. On March 22, 2014,she won third place(junior category)at the 12th China Daily "21st Century Lenovo Cup" National...
People who travel a lot fly with BA because they know they will get what they want and what they need. First of all, they want to go safely, and they also want to go quickly, across the country, across the sea, or right across the world -- and they know BA will take them where they want to go, when they want to go. BA ...
[ "every day", "every three days", "twice a week", "every other week" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People who travel a lot fly with BA because they know they will get what they want and what they need. First of all, they want to go safely, and they also want to go quickly, across the country, across the sea, or right across the world -- and they know BA wi...
I usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, 1 was struck by a report which concluded that today...
[ "Anxiety, though always unavoidable, can be coped with.", "Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated .", "Children's anxiety can be removed with more parental care.", "Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scien...
Work your brain! Between 2 and 3 pounds of wonder, it controls everything we say, do or think, who we are and what we care about, the way we walk or laugh or figure out things, what we like and the talents we possess, how we see and talk and run and jump and process our food. The brain uses 20 percent of our body's oxy...
[ "keeps our mind sharp", "helps improve our memory", "gives our brain a rest", "is good for brain cells communicating with each other" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Work your brain! Between 2 and 3 pounds of wonder, it controls everything we say, do or think, who we are and what we care about, the way we walk or laugh or figure out things, what we like and the talents we possess, how we see and talk and run and j...
Are you nervous about climbing because you think it's too dangerous? Do you feel you're not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing? Let's consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use suitable ropes and other climbing equipments you will feel completely safe. Clim...
[ "begin by becoming fit", "be aware of the causes of the accidents", "have the courage to meet the challenges", "do enough sports to get interested in climbing" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Are you nervous about climbing because you think it's too dangerous? Do you feel you're not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing? Let's consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use suitable ro...
We can't remember clearly since when we started to take our mobiles to a dinner table.This happens a lot,especially when we eat out.Once a dish comes,instead of lifting our chopsticks,we take out our mobiles and click.Later,we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat,waiting to be"liked".Then we check our mobiles from time...
[ "People talk about their Weibo or WeChat.", "People learn from each other how to cook dishes.", "People like taking photos with friends or families.", "People take photos of food and post them before eating." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We can't remember clearly since when we started to take our mobiles to a dinner table.This happens a lot,especially when we eat out.Once a dish comes,instead of lifting our chopsticks,we take out our mobiles and click.Later,we post the photos onto Wei...
Suzy---I'm really good at selling things and communicating with others. I also love helping people. I hope to work for the sales department in a big company. I think I can be a good saleswoman or a manager. Daniel---I really like making things with my hands. I also enjoy searching for something better or different. I d...
[ "a worker or a teacher", "a nurse or a doctor", "a saleswoman or a manager", "a model or a driver" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Suzy---I'm really good at selling things and communicating with others. I also love helping people. I hope to work for the sales department in a big company. I think I can be a good saleswoman or a manager. Daniel---I really like making things with my hands. ...
In the past, friendships were greatly limited by time, space and attention; increasing home and workplace mobility has made it even harder to keep social relations over time. Through a combination of user controls, new technologies and changing standards of social behavior, Facebook is freeing us from these limitations...
[ "Worried.", "Doubtful.", "Approving.", "Curious." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the past, friendships were greatly limited by time, space and attention; increasing home and workplace mobility has made it even harder to keep social relations over time. Through a combination of user controls, new technologies and changing standa...
A new study suggests that the way to weight loss may be clear.A couple of glasses of water before meals help dieters lose about 5 pounds more than those who do not drink water.While drinking water before a meal may fill a person up,the contents of their meal are important as well.Should a person be eating a low-fat die...
[ "men don't get hungry as easily as women", "apple types work better than pear types in weight loss", "the result of the recent research is not of much value", "strong will as well as proper methods is the key to weight loss" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A new study suggests that the way to weight loss may be clear.A couple of glasses of water before meals help dieters lose about 5 pounds more than those who do not drink water.While drinking water before a meal may fill a person up,the contents of their meal ...
Face book, the world's biggest social networking site, is celebrating its sixth birthday. The site's founder, Mark Zuckergerg, states that Face book will continue to work as hard as it has worked in the last six years in order to stay the web's number one communication site. The company started in a dorm room in 2004. ...
[ "It's the world's biggest social networking site.", "The site of Face book has been translated into 35 languages.", "The number of its active users is 20 million more than My Space today.", "Face book is considered more important than iPod to the students of the UK." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Face book, the world's biggest social networking site, is celebrating its sixth birthday. The site's founder, Mark Zuckergerg, states that Face book will continue to work as hard as it has worked in the last six years in order to stay the web's number...
A Narrow Escape Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furnitu...
[ "his uncle would have stopped telling stories", "his uncle would have been very happy", "he would have been injured or killed", "his brother wouldn't have been, either" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A Narrow Escape Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for t...
On Monday, Sept.25, hundreds of people gathered outside the Library of Congress, in Washington D.C., to celebrate public libraries. For more than 100 years, libraries have played an important role in keeping America informed and educated. But how are these book-filled buildings changing with the times? You may be surpr...
[ "train kids to use Legos", "help kids to get higher marks", "encourage kids to learn by playing", "teach kids how to read effectively" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: On Monday, Sept.25, hundreds of people gathered outside the Library of Congress, in Washington D.C., to celebrate public libraries. For more than 100 years, libraries have played an important role in keeping America informed and educated. But how are ...
For Yali Liu, the hardest thing about UK higher education is having to go to the pub. "It's how much you need to invest socially with other students," she says. "I don't like going to a pub or club, but people just keep going out and I feel the pressure to go out too." This is because, unlike in China, she says, there ...
[ "the great pressure Chinese students are suffering", "cultural differences between the east and the west", "main reasons for Chinese students' poor performance", "possible solutions to the problems facing Chinese students" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). For Yali Liu, the hardest thing about UK higher education is having to go to the pub. "It's how much you need to invest socially with other students," she says. "I don't like going to a pub or club, but people just keep going out and I feel the pressure to go...
English Conversation Leader: Mandi Ashmore english@ iwc-lausanne. org We meet on Mondays at 14:30 at the IWC clubhouse. We chat for about an hour and discuss everything. Mandi asks "students" to contact her on Monday to confirm the class as sometimes she needs to cancel for various reasons or occasionally she may choos...
[ "To check the arrangement.", "To exchange ideas.", "To decide the topics.", "To ask for leave." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). English Conversation Leader: Mandi Ashmore english@ iwc-lausanne. org We meet on Mondays at 14:30 at the IWC clubhouse. We chat for about an hour and discuss everything. Mandi asks "students" to contact her on Monday to confirm the class as sometimes she need...
I have a robot friend, Robbi. It looks like my toy car because it moves on four wheels. It is always helpful. "Come on, Robbi! Bring me milk." "Yes, Sandy," says Robbi. It goes to the kitchen and comes back with a glass of milk. It can find milk among orange juice, water, apple juice. Do you think Robbi is a waiter onl...
[ "Orange juice.", "Milk.", "Apple juice.", "Water." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I have a robot friend, Robbi. It looks like my toy car because it moves on four wheels. It is always helpful. "Come on, Robbi! Bring me milk." "Yes, Sandy," says Robbi. It goes to the kitchen and comes back with a glass of milk. It can find milk among...
A student is measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder. The student is not tall enough to read the measurement at eye level. Which of these is the best action for the student to take to read the measurement correctly?
[ "stand on a chair", "estimate the amount", "pour out some of the liquid until it is at eye level", "move the graduated cylinder to a lower table" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A student is measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder. The student is not tall enough to read the measurement at eye level. Which of these is the best action for the student to take to read the measurement correctly? Answer: move the graduated cylin...
One should be moderate ( ) in all things. Moderation is always the safest way to do things, and a virtue we should have. Let's take the student life for example. There are some students who study too hard and play too little, while there are others who play too much and study too little. On the one hand, it is harmful ...
[ "have a moderate opinion", "think highly of", "look down upon", "think both highly and poorly of" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One should be moderate ( ) in all things. Moderation is always the safest way to do things, and a virtue we should have. Let's take the student life for example. There are some students who study too hard and play too little, while there are others who play t...
Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. "I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my safety!" said Jason. "You will have to follow some rules," said his gra...
[ "skill", "honesty", "courage", "kindness" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. "I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my sa...
Grasshoppers are having to change their song -- one of the iconic sounds of summer -- to make themselves heard above the noise of road traffic, ecologists have discovered. The study, published in the British Ecological Society's journal Functional Ecology, is the first to show that human-made noise affects natural inse...
[ "introduce how grasshoppers make noises to attract mates.", "raise the awareness of protecting bow-winged grasshoppers.", "inform us of a recent discovery of ecological research.", "warn us that human-made noise has changed ecological system." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Grasshoppers are having to change their song -- one of the iconic sounds of summer -- to make themselves heard above the noise of road traffic, ecologists have discovered. The study, published in the British Ecological Society's journal Functional Eco...
Growing strawberries in pots *The best way to start growing strawberries is to buy pot-grown strawberry plants m spring:5 plants are plenty for a hanging basket and 10 for the average 13 inch-sized pot. *Plant them immediately in soil-based compost and they will produce a modest crop in their first year.The second yea...
[ "a scientific repot", "a gardening guide", "a book review", "a fashion column" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Growing strawberries in pots *The best way to start growing strawberries is to buy pot-grown strawberry plants m spring:5 plants are plenty for a hanging basket and 10 for the average 13 inch-sized pot. *Plant them immediately in soil-based compost a...