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It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor's degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five - year - old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at prefix = st1 /AshlandUniversityto get my diploma. I was... | [
"she wanted to use her routine to move forward",
"she wanted to get a good job as a teacher",
"she felt she had failed and was very sad",
"she had to support her mother and child"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor's degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five - year - old son were in the audience when I walked onto... |
WASHINGTON--A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who's now 2.5 and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. There's no evidence that shows that the child will remain healthy, altho... | [
"HIV is not easy to diagnose at the early time",
"HIV is so clever that it hides when it feels danger",
"people with HIV are too shy to receive the treatment",
"people with HIV are too lazy to stop anti-AIDS drugs"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
WASHINGTON--A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who's now 2.5 and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. There's no ... |
There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's first bionic eye that could change the life of every blind people in the... | [
"Because he has been working on a small video camera.",
"Because he is a professor of a famous university.",
"Because he invented a video camera for the blind.",
"Because he devoted himself to making the blind see again."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's fir... |
"The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic." say scientists. The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The lowering of the waters' PH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to current ocean... | [
"ocean absorption of carbon dioxide is a good thing",
"more oil fuels will be used in the near future",
"scientists may predict climate changes with computer models",
"the future situation of the amount of acidity is extremely serious"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
"The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic." say scientists. The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The lowering of the waters' PH value is not great at... |
Mr. Black, Ann's father works in a hospital. He's friendly to the patients. So he's very busy all the time. Ann is seven and began to be at school. She often watches TV at home. Some of her friends often go traveling abroad , but her father doesn't have time. He and his wife can only take their daughter to some cities ... | [
"he has little time",
"he doesn't like them",
"he has not any money",
"he forgets it"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Mr. Black, Ann's father works in a hospital. He's friendly to the patients. So he's very busy all the time. Ann is seven and began to be at school. She often watches TV at home. Some of her friends often go traveling abroad , but her father doesn't ha... |
Nothing beats sitting down in front of the TV with some delicious candy or tasty French fries. Recently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It says that peanuts , walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, but jelly , potato chips and lollipops are "bad" for us. Kids, though, hardly ca... | [
"China",
"Canada",
"America",
"England"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Nothing beats sitting down in front of the TV with some delicious candy or tasty French fries. Recently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It says that peanuts , walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, but jelly , p... |
Nowadays,much of the profit of a business--sometimes the whole of its success--depends upon the use of the odds and ends.The odds and ends are various small things,which are left over when the main things are produced.But they possess a real value of their own. If a business,big or small,looked down upon these odds and... | [
"The profit of all companies depends on the odds and ends.",
"In some way,big meat companies can ignore some small things,such as bones.",
"College students only make full use of their spare time before exams.",
"Many successful men are good at using the odds and ends."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Nowadays,much of the profit of a business--sometimes the whole of its success--depends upon the use of the odds and ends.The odds and ends are various small things,which are left over when the main things are produced.But they possess a real value of their ow... |
Museums in Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia is a great place for visitors seeking a little culture. There are Atlanta museums of all kinds, to interest adults and children. The history of the area is a fascinating one and it is documented in many of the museums. There are also collections of art and science based institutions ... | [
"Coca-Cola is popular with young visitors",
"most tourists want to visit the Georgia Aquarium",
"Science Center was set up by the local community",
"Atlanta museums mainly focus on art and literatur"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Museums in Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia is a great place for visitors seeking a little culture. There are Atlanta museums of all kinds, to interest adults and children. The history of the area is a fascinating one and it is documented in many of the museums. Ther... |
A poor farmer had never left his small village. After he made a lot of money, he decided to spend a holiday in an excellent hotel in a big town. When lunchtime came on his first day there, he went to eat it in the restaurant of the hotel in his new clothes. The headwaiter showed him to the table, took his order and wen... | [
"was sitting at the table along",
"he wore his new clothes",
"used the table cloth as a napkin",
"took the restaurant for a barber's shop"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
A poor farmer had never left his small village. After he made a lot of money, he decided to spend a holiday in an excellent hotel in a big town. When lunchtime came on his first day there, he went to eat it in the restaurant of the hotel in his new clothes. T... |
One morning, Daddy, Ethan, and I went out shopping for Mother's day gifts. First we went to buy some flowers. I found a nice big bunch of pink roses that were very pretty. Then we went and bought a card. There were a lot to choose from, some of them had pictures of kids and some of them had pictures of animals. Da... | [
"Went shopping",
"Cooked breakfast",
"Took a nap",
"Went to the park"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: One morning, Daddy, Ethan, and I went out shopping for Mother's day gifts. First we went to buy some flowers. I found a nice big bunch of pink roses that were very pretty. Then we went and bought a card. There were a lot to choose from, some of th... |
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the differences are quite great. What do British people think Americans are ... | [
"Their differences are very small.",
"The differences are very great.",
"There are no differences between them.",
"Some people think there are, but some people don't think so."
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the dif... |
A study of older men in The Netherlands, known for its delicious chocolate, showed those who ate the same amount of one-third of a chocolate bar every day had lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. The researchers say, however, it's too early to conclude that it was the chocolate that led to better health. T... | [
"To encourage us to eat as much chocolate as possible.",
"To prove to us that eating chocolate can reduce blood pressure.",
"To inform us of a study about the health benefits of chocolate.",
"To warn us not to eat cocoa products because they can make you fat."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
A study of older men in The Netherlands, known for its delicious chocolate, showed those who ate the same amount of one-third of a chocolate bar every day had lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. The researchers say, however, it's too early to co... |
The young boy saw me, or rather, he saw the car and quickly ran up to me, eager to sell his bunches of bananas and bags of peanuts. Though he appeared to be about twelve, he seemed to have already known the bitterness of life. "Bananas 300 naira. Peanuts 200 naira." He said in a low voice. I bargained him down to 200 t... | [
"Brave and polite.",
"Kind and smart.",
"Honest and thankful.",
"Shy and nervous."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The young boy saw me, or rather, he saw the car and quickly ran up to me, eager to sell his bunches of bananas and bags of peanuts. Though he appeared to be about twelve, he seemed to have already known the bitterness of life. "Bananas 300 naira. Peanuts 200 ... |
New York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of the city. The horses are expensive to feed, but it is even more expensive to look after them. Because the horses must walk on the streets, they need special horse... | [
"Only a few large American cities have some policemen on horseback.",
"New York is the only city in America to have some policemen on horseback.",
"Policemen on horseback enjoy travelling around the United States.",
"Policemen on horseback are less expensive than those in cars."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: New York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of the city. The horses are expensive to feed, but it is even more expensive to look after them.... |
Hanukkah Hanukkah is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev , which is usually sometime in December. It is often called the festival of lights. The festival celebrates the time, over 2,000 years ago, when the Jewish people fought against an emperor who would not let them fo... | [
"Candles.",
"Money.",
"Oil",
"Cards."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Hanukkah Hanukkah is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev , which is usually sometime in December. It is often called the festival of lights. The festival celebrates the time, over 2,000 years ago, when the Jewi... |
Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a goo... | [
"An Ideal Place for Shopping",
"A City with the Best Climate",
"The World's Best City to Live in",
"The World's Most Beautiful City"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wi... |
Ding-Dong! "Jason, honey? Can you answer the door?" "I am busy, mom!" Jason shouted back at his mother. He had spent three hours so far working to this point in the game. He couldn't stop now. Ding-Dong!Mom's footsteps approached the front door. "Jason, it's your friend Todd." Mom called from the doorway. Todd, his bes... | [
"Inside the game",
"Games or Supper.",
"Jason's Angry Father",
"Use of the Computer."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Ding-Dong! "Jason, honey? Can you answer the door?" "I am busy, mom!" Jason shouted back at his mother. He had spent three hours so far working to this point in the game. He couldn't stop now. Ding-Dong!Mom's footsteps approached the front door. "Jaso... |
Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation? UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees arc competing for survival of the fittest, Simard ... | [
"Old Trees Communicate Like Humans",
"Young Trees Are In Need Of Protection",
"Trees Are More Awesome Thart You Think",
"Trees Contribute To Our Society"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation? UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin ... |
The United States: Fliers may want to have their tickets in hand before catching their planes, but the airline companies are doing everything they can to bring forward cost-saving ticketless flight--no paper needed, just a ticket number and a photo ID. Anyone who buys a Northwest E-ticket through the airline's computer... | [
"People who like to have paper airline tickets.",
"People who love paper products of various kinds.",
"People who travel with paper on a plane.",
"People who have lost their ticket and buy a second one."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The United States: Fliers may want to have their tickets in hand before catching their planes, but the airline companies are doing everything they can to bring forward cost-saving ticketless flight--no paper needed, just a ticket number and a photo ID. Anyone... |
In my city, people have breakfast around seven. We drink warm tea or milk in the morning. Many people have some bread, eggs or hamburgers. Around noon it is the lunchtime. Many people take their food to schools or their work-places. Some people like going to a restaurant*or having fast food in a McDonald's. But I think... | [
"good for eyes",
"bad for teeth",
"healthy",
"unhealthy"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: In my city, people have breakfast around seven. We drink warm tea or milk in the morning. Many people have some bread, eggs or hamburgers. Around noon it is the lunchtime. Many people take their food to schools or their work-places. Some people like g... |
Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together. But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way under one of the walls and was nowhere to be seen. The zookeepers set up... | [
"A news report.",
"An advertisement.",
"A book review.",
"A research paper."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together. But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way under one o... |
Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives . His companies even ma... | [
"he made enough money",
"he hated war",
"he wanted to get more interest from the fund",
"he liked to live in a peaceful world"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business ... |
Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world.Millions of tourist visit this place every year.In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling.There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of Greece,!! and there are international buses operated by OSE ... | [
"to different cities in Greece",
"from Greece to other countries",
"to tourist attractions in Greece",
"from Greece to its bordering countries"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world.Millions of tourist visit this place every year.In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling.There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of... |
The biggest hamburger restaurant chain in the world is McDonald's. It started in 1955 with just one restaurant, but now has more than 20000 worldwide. There are more than 12000 McDonald's restaurants only in the US. You can find them in 100 countries on six continents. There isn't a McDonald's in Antarctica, but I don... | [
"About 35 billion",
"About 100 billion",
"About 35 million",
"About 600 million"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The biggest hamburger restaurant chain in the world is McDonald's. It started in 1955 with just one restaurant, but now has more than 20000 worldwide. There are more than 12000 McDonald's restaurants only in the US. You can find them in 100 countries on six ... |
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. One summer afternoon, she stopped at the store to buy supplies. Another Negro woman of her hea... | [
"poetic ... musical",
"satisfactory ... informative",
"romantic ... dramatic",
"common ... extraordinary"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. One summer afternoon, she stopped... |
Peter is thirteen years old. He is in Grade Two this year. He likes playing football and watching football matches. And he often reads newspaper. He does his best to know where and when there is going to be a football match. Now Peter is having lunch. He is listening to the radio, too. He is very happy because there is... | [
"Mrs. Black is going to take Peter to see a doctor.",
"Peter likes to watch TV at four in the afternoon.",
"Peter is a stupid boy.",
"Peter isn't an honest boy."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Peter is thirteen years old. He is in Grade Two this year. He likes playing football and watching football matches. And he often reads newspaper. He does his best to know where and when there is going to be a football match. Now Peter is having lunch. He is l... |
Oleksander Pylyshenko is either very fearless,very foolish... or both. The 40-year-old zookeeper from the Ukraine recently spent five weeks in a cage with Katya, a 200-kilo African lioness. Why? Well for a start, he wanted to raise awareness of the treatment of animals in captivity. Secondly, he hoped to break the Guin... | [
"one",
"two",
"three",
"four"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Oleksander Pylyshenko is either very fearless,very foolish... or both. The 40-year-old zookeeper from the Ukraine recently spent five weeks in a cage with Katya, a 200-kilo African lioness. Why? Well for a start, he wanted to raise awareness of the treatment ... |
In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair-weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a goo... | [
"the qualities of a friend",
"how to get along with friends",
"the importance of having a friend",
"the importance of the qualities of a friend"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair-weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when yo... |
Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst . It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you. *Take a deep breath before you feel you... | [
"Shout in a loud voice.",
"Hurt others with our hands.",
"Do some chores that you really hate.",
"Walk to the place that makes you angry."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst . It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Her... |
I stayed in bed for a few minutes. I was reluctant to leave its warmth and comfort, and reluctant to face the problem that I'd let myself forget for the past six months. Finally, I dragged myself out of bed. I finished getting ready and tried to settle down. It didn't work, so I decided that my mum and I should go. W... | [
"As he did well at the beginning of the text, his confidence grew.",
"He didn't doubt that he could pass the driving test.",
"As soon as he got to the test site, he calmed down.",
"He was happy that he had to come back next Thursday."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
I stayed in bed for a few minutes. I was reluctant to leave its warmth and comfort, and reluctant to face the problem that I'd let myself forget for the past six months. Finally, I dragged myself out of bed. I finished getting ready and tried to settle down... |
The interaction of the skeletal and muscular systems to produce locomotion is coordinated by which human body system? | [
"circulatory",
"excretory",
"nervous",
"respiratory"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The interaction of the skeletal and muscular systems to produce locomotion is coordinated by which human body system?
Answer: nervous |
The Arctic Fox Characteristics The arctic fox is dark gray to bluish brown in the summer. In the winter its fur is white or creamy white. It has a long bushy tail, a short nose and small, curled back ears. It has short legs and thick fur. Its short legs and nose, thick fur and small ears are adaptions that help it sur... | [
"The arctic fox may starve in the winter",
"The arctic fox has its own way to store food",
"The number of the lemmings does not change",
"The arctic fox kits may learn to hunt for themselves at four weeks old."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The Arctic Fox Characteristics The arctic fox is dark gray to bluish brown in the summer. In the winter its fur is white or creamy white. It has a long bushy tail, a short nose and small, curled back ears. It has short legs and thick fur. Its short l... |
We arranged that Kissinger would fly to Vietnam early in July and then stop in Pakistan on the way back. There he would develop a stomachache that would require him to stay in bed and not be seen by the press. Then, with President Yapha's help, he would be taken to the airport where a Pakistani jet would fly him over ... | [
"he had a stomachache",
"he needed President Yapha's help in carrying out a secret plan",
"he did not want to be seen by the press",
"he would like to take a Pakistani jet on his way back"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: We arranged that Kissinger would fly to Vietnam early in July and then stop in Pakistan on the way back. There he would develop a stomachache that would require him to stay in bed and not be seen by the press. Then, with President Yapha's help, he wo... |
More and more Italians are leaving their country because they can not get a job. One in every three Italians say they are willing to go abroad, sometimes even to other continents to get work. Currently, about 300,000 young Italians may be living abroad. Although emigration has always been a choice for Italians, especia... | [
"do more for its youth",
"try to improve its economy",
"stop its youth from going abroad",
"solve the problem as soon as possible"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: More and more Italians are leaving their country because they can not get a job. One in every three Italians say they are willing to go abroad, sometimes even to other continents to get work. Currently, about 300,000 young Italians may be living abroa... |
Your car is a necessary part of your life. You use it every day. Of course, you want to hold on to it so you make sure it has the latest alarm and immobilizer. But despite all these, cars like yours are still stolen every day. In fact, in this country, one car is stolen almost every minute! And if your car is stolen, y... | [
"hire a new car",
"pay more insurance",
"buy a RAC Trackstar system",
"inform the National Control Center"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Your car is a necessary part of your life. You use it every day. Of course, you want to hold on to it so you make sure it has the latest alarm and immobilizer. But despite all these, cars like yours are still stolen every day. In fact, in this country, one ca... |
I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, 'I'm having a dinner party' means: 'I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll b... | [
"A bit unusual",
"Full of tricks.",
"Less costly.",
"More interesting."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, 'I'm having a dinner party' means: 'I'm bookin... |
Tech-Camp prefix = st1 /6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong a technology day camp for students 12--17 About Tech-Camp: Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programs for students of 12 to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest... | [
"The age of students who can attend the Tech-Camp programs.",
"The number of students each session can admit.",
"The programs the Camp can offer.",
"The way of contacting the Camp."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Tech-Camp prefix = st1 /6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong a technology day camp for students 12--17 About Tech-Camp: Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programs for students of 12 to 17 yea... |
Which would likely result in a chemical change? | [
"a piece of paper in marbles",
"a piece of meat submerged in lemon juice",
"a blade of grass in sand",
"a piece of cotton in water"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Which would likely result in a chemical change?
Answer: a piece of meat submerged in lemon juice |
I give two examples as to why intelligent life may not actually exist, though I admit that for me, or even for a physicist who devoted his or her entire life to researching and studying the universe, it's shocking to claim that completely no life exists elsewhere. Keeping that in mind, I'd just like to consider conditi... | [
"The Earth is the only planet that can receive energy from the sun.",
"The sun is at the right distance from us and in proper size.",
"The distance between the planets was neither too long nor too near.",
"The dinosaurs were no longer a threat to the Earth."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
I give two examples as to why intelligent life may not actually exist, though I admit that for me, or even for a physicist who devoted his or her entire life to researching and studying the universe, it's shocking to claim that completely no life exists elsew... |
A Good Night's Steep Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. While you're sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sl... | [
"free yourself from tension",
"check your blood sugar",
"relieve your pain in the back",
"record your biological clock"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: A Good Night's Steep Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. While you're sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the importance of getting a go... |
Television has a huge influence on our lives. It is one of the most important ways of getting information. People spend part of their spare time watching television, and much of what they learn comes from it. What we see on TV-movies, news shows, sports shows, advertisements and so on have increased our knowledge and... | [
"Negative",
"Positive",
"Neutralist",
"Angry"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Television has a huge influence on our lives. It is one of the most important ways of getting information. People spend part of their spare time watching television, and much of what they learn comes from it. What we see on TV-movies, news shows, sports sho... |
If you've ever been to a social gathering, you might feel awkward and uncomfortable. While social gatherings can be very enjoyable, especially when you are surrounded by people whose company you enjoy, there are social events that you sometimes find yourself wishing you were someplace else. Such occasions can sometimes... | [
"How to make a good impression on others.",
"How to feel at ease at a social gathering.",
"How to prepare for a social gathering.",
"How to make friends with others."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
If you've ever been to a social gathering, you might feel awkward and uncomfortable. While social gatherings can be very enjoyable, especially when you are surrounded by people whose company you enjoy, there are social events that you sometimes find yourself ... |
A pot of cold water was heated on a stove until the water boiled. Which of the following best explains why the water was able to boil? | [
"The hot stove absorbed cold from the pot.",
"The cold water absorbed heat from the pot.",
"The hot stove gave off heat to the surrounding air.",
"The cold water gave off cold to the surrounding air."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
A pot of cold water was heated on a stove until the water boiled. Which of the following best explains why the water was able to boil?
A. The hot stove absorbed cold from the pot.
B. The cold water absorbed heat from the pot.
C. The hot stove gave off heat to... |
It is obvious that television brings us not only advantages but also disadvantages . At first, television is both a convenient channel of amusement, and a ly cheap one. If we have a TV set in the family, we are not necessary to go to the cinema or theatre to enjoy programme with expensive tickets. All that they hav... | [
"its quality",
"people's attitude towards it",
"how we use it",
"when we use it"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
It is obvious that television brings us not only advantages but also disadvantages . At first, television is both a convenient channel of amusement, and a ly cheap one. If we have a TV set in the family, we are not necessary to go to the cinema or theatre... |
Although similar in appearance to hyenas , African wild dogs are nevertheless true wild canine . They are a mixture of black, yellow, and white in such a wide variety of patterns that no two individuals look exactly alike. African wild dogs are widely distributed across the African plains but they do not live in jungle... | [
"African wild dogs are not in danger, because there are such a wide variety of patterns.",
"African wild dogs are not in danger, because are widely distributed across the African plains.",
"African wild dogs are in danger, because human's activities have a great effect on them.",
"African wild dogs are in dan... | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Although similar in appearance to hyenas , African wild dogs are nevertheless true wild canine . They are a mixture of black, yellow, and white in such a wide variety of patterns that no two individuals look exactly alike. African wild dogs are widely... |
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat _ . He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agre... | [
"Proud.",
"Pitiful.",
"Surprised.",
"Regretful"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat _ . He was wearing a wor... |
Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that's only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plat... | [
"show the politeness to the guests.",
"put food into the plates of their guests",
"share the food together",
"show the genuine friendship and politeness"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that's only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful en... |
China is casting such a huge shadow on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn Chinese in order to maintain their competitive edge, "Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown dramatically in the past five years," said Vivien Stewart at the Asia Society, a US gro... | [
"China is getting under a shadow from USA",
"American competitive edge is shaking",
"Americans object to learning Chinese",
"Chinese appeals to more Americans"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: China is casting such a huge shadow on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn Chinese in order to maintain their competitive edge, "Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown dramatically in th... |
The future of pinnipeds looks much brighter today than it once did. At one time, about 100 years ago, it seemed certain that many pinnipeds in the world would be destroyed by human hunters. Today, it appears that most species( ) of pinnipeds are out of danger. Hunting was not controlled during the 18th and 19th centur... | [
"the market for seal oil is growing",
"Northern fur seals aren't in much danger now",
"oil spills are the biggest problem for pinnipeds",
"stricter laws need to be made to protect pinnipeds"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The future of pinnipeds looks much brighter today than it once did. At one time, about 100 years ago, it seemed certain that many pinnipeds in the world would be destroyed by human hunters. Today, it appears that most species( ) of pinnipeds are out ... |
Which of the following is formed when two elements combine chemically? | [
"an atom",
"a compound",
"an electron",
"a mixture"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Which of the following is formed when two elements combine chemically?
A. an atom
B. a compound
C. an electron
D. a mixture
Answer:B |
Zhang Feng, a 23-year-old man from Zhengzhou, China, has developed a special kind of kungfu skill. He called it "Shaolin Sunshine Hand". It allows him to get enough energy with his fists to put out candles up to three meters away. I used to watch those Chinese kungfu films during the 80s and 90s. I used to love seein... | [
"It was so scary.",
"It was too magic.",
"He did not believe it.",
"He thought it was true."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Zhang Feng, a 23-year-old man from Zhengzhou, China, has developed a special kind of kungfu skill. He called it "Shaolin Sunshine Hand". It allows him to get enough energy with his fists to put out candles up to three meters away. I used to watch those Chin... |
Surviving the boredom of a school day can be bad enough, but when you have to worry about school gangs as well it's enough to make any student want to stay at home and under the covers! Unfortunately, gang culture can be found in many British schools, and it brings with it negative, and dangerous, side effects. The pre... | [
"tell us how gangs influence our education",
"show his sympathy to the students hurt by gangs",
"arouse the concern about the safety of students",
"give suggestions on dealing with gangs problems"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Surviving the boredom of a school day can be bad enough, but when you have to worry about school gangs as well it's enough to make any student want to stay at home and under the covers! Unfortunately, gang culture can be found in many British schools, and it ... |
Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. W... | [
"Do animals lie?",
"Does Mother Nature fool animals?",
"How do animals learn to lie?",
"How does honesty help animals survive?"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from bird... |
If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystems . There y... | [
"had a very short history",
"was ruined in the mid-16th century",
"was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city",
"once played a great role as a trade center"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than... |
Each year on February 2nd, there is special festival called Groundhog Day ( )' forecasting event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When it comes, people from around the world, including 5,000 in the small town today, watch this tongue-twisting small town for a sign from one groundhog that supposedly predicts when that ye... | [
"The National Climate Data Center",
"A German tradition",
"A tongue-twisting small town",
"Groundhog Day weather forecasting"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Each year on February 2nd, there is special festival called Groundhog Day ( )' forecasting event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When it comes, people from around the world, including 5,000 in the small town today, watch this tongue-twisting small tow... |
Molly Jackson was a happy little girl. She lived with her parents. Her parents loved her very much. Every morning, Mrs. Jackson would get up early to make breakfast. She also made lunch for Mr. Jackson. Then it was Molly's job to put her father's lunch box into a lunch bag. And she would give the lunch bag to her fathe... | [
"sell them",
"play them",
"throw them away",
"mend them"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Molly Jackson was a happy little girl. She lived with her parents. Her parents loved her very much. Every morning, Mrs. Jackson would get up early to make breakfast. She also made lunch for Mr. Jackson. Then it was Molly's job to put her father's lunc... |
Blocking a river creates homes for | [
"satellites",
"fish",
"rocks",
"mermaids"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Blocking a river creates homes for
Answer: fish |
If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you. Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by ... | [
"Provence has green hills, olive trees, and new towns with pretty houses.",
"Lavender is warmer than sunflower.",
"If a person likes food, Provence is a wonderful place for him.",
"June is not a good time to visit Provence."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you. Provence once was a Roman province and... |
When his wife died, one baby was two. They had six other children, three boys and three girls, ranging in age from 4 to 16. A few days after he became a _ the man's parents and his past wife's parents came to visit the family. ''We've been talking' they said,'' about how to take care of all these children and work to ... | [
"The father's life work: raising his family",
"why the father wanted to raise his family",
"how the children grew up after their mother died",
"the father's effects on his children"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: When his wife died, one baby was two. They had six other children, three boys and three girls, ranging in age from 4 to 16. A few days after he became a _ the man's parents and his past wife's parents came to visit the family. ''We've been talking' t... |
One morning, a blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said, "I am blind. Please help me." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took out a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wr... | [
"We should help those who are in trouble.",
"We should value what we have in life.",
"We should respect people with disabilities.",
"We should use a wise way when helping others"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
One morning, a blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said, "I am blind. Please help me." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took out a few coins from his pocket and dropped them ... |
The United States is a country of immigrants. It is a place where people from all over the world come to build a better life. Some immigrants bring their families. Some bring a few of their favorite things. Others come alone with nothing but determination. One thing that every immigrant brings with them is their cultur... | [
"Immigrants and their American dreams",
"America: a melting pot of cultures",
"America: a land of opportunity",
"Life in the US: culture shock"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The United States is a country of immigrants. It is a place where people from all over the world come to build a better life. Some immigrants bring their families. Some bring a few of their favorite things. Others come alone with nothing but determination. On... |
One day Einstein was walking in the street in New York. His friend met him and said to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, how old your coat is!" But Einstein answered, "It doesn't matter. Nobody knows me here." After a few years Einstein became a famous scientist. But he still wore the old coat. His frie... | [
"an English",
"a Chinese",
"an American",
"a Japanese"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
One day Einstein was walking in the street in New York. His friend met him and said to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, how old your coat is!" But Einstein answered, "It doesn't matter. Nobody knows me here." After a few years Einstein became... |
Sherwood Forest Farm Park Lamb Pens Farm Edwinstowe, Mansfield Tel: 01623 823558 _ Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a tearoom and a gift shop make this the ideal venue for the wh... | [
"you will get free tickets",
"you will be charged much less",
"two tickets will be free",
"the ticket price is as usual"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Sherwood Forest Farm Park Lamb Pens Farm Edwinstowe, Mansfield Tel: 01623 823558 _ Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a... |
More and more often we heard of people talking about Karaoke(OK). But what on earth it is about, still remains a question for many people. Karaoke is a sort of acoustic equipment which was invented in Japan around the middle of the 1970's. It means "a band without people" in Japanese. In fact, it is just a music tape ... | [
"to have a good time",
"to have something to drink",
"to get something to eat",
"to buy the equipment"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: More and more often we heard of people talking about Karaoke(OK). But what on earth it is about, still remains a question for many people. Karaoke is a sort of acoustic equipment which was invented in Japan around the middle of the 1970's. It means "... |
When we're little, our mother is the center of our attention, and we are the center of hers. So our mother's characteristics leave an indelible impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with her facial features, body type, personality, even sense of humor. If our mother is warm and giving, as adults we ... | [
"Mothers' influence on their sons.",
"Parents' influence on their children.",
"Parents' impression on their children.",
"Fathers' influence on their daughters."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
When we're little, our mother is the center of our attention, and we are the center of hers. So our mother's characteristics leave an indelible impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with her facial features, body type, personality, even sen... |
Penelope Leach, a famous British psychologist once said: "Loving a child is a round business. The more you give, the more you get, the more you want to give." Her clever remark about parent-child relationship proves to be true of my blooded family. Born in 1928 and as the youngest of 5 children, I learned to share eve... | [
"The wrong doings of the children.",
"The difficulties from keeping a big family in a hard period of time.",
"Her father's disloyalty to the family.",
"The poor relationship between her father and the children."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Penelope Leach, a famous British psychologist once said: "Loving a child is a round business. The more you give, the more you get, the more you want to give." Her clever remark about parent-child relationship proves to be true of my blooded family. Born in 1... |
The host poured the tea into the cup and placed it on the small table in front of his guests,who were a father and his daughter,and put the lid on the cup with a clink.Obviously thinking of something.he hurried into the inner room,leaving the thermos on the table.His two guests heard a chest of drawers opening and rus... | [
"People seldom tell the truth.",
"You can't always make people believe the truth",
"If you try to defend yourself,people will believe you.",
"People never believe others."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The host poured the tea into the cup and placed it on the small table in front of his guests,who were a father and his daughter,and put the lid on the cup with a clink.Obviously thinking of something.he hurried into the inner room,leaving the thermos on the ... |
A farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a sign advertising them on the edge of his yard. One day, a little boy came to buy one of the puppies. With a whistle , the farmer called, "Here, Dolly!" Out from the doghouse ran Dolly followed by _ . The little boy stood against the fence . His eyes danced with happiness.... | [
"Because they have something in common.",
"Because he didn't have enough money.",
"Because it was the most lovely one.",
"Because the farmer wouldn't sell other dogs."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
A farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a sign advertising them on the edge of his yard. One day, a little boy came to buy one of the puppies. With a whistle , the farmer called, "Here, Dolly!" Out from the doghouse ran Dolly followed by _ . The little ... |
Was the London Olympics a success? Many people hold different opinions. However one thing is certain, London could win a gold medal for hosting the "greenest" Games ever, BBC News reported. Previous Olympic hosts have been criticized for the environmental damage they have caused through construction, waste. and transpo... | [
"recycled 2 million tons of contaminated soil",
"removed 99 percent of the debris from the city",
"built the Olympic Stadium mostly with recycled materials",
"applied green building techniques to the construction work"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Was the London Olympics a success? Many people hold different opinions. However one thing is certain, London could win a gold medal for hosting the "greenest" Games ever, BBC News reported. Previous Olympic hosts have been criticized for the environmental dam... |
If you are a high school senior graduating and looking to enter college in 2006, you will take the new exam. The biggest change to the SAT will be the introduction of a new writing section. The writing section will consist of two parts: an essay and a multiple-choice section. Students will be given 25 minutes to resp... | [
"Essay and multiple-choice.",
"Essay and critical writing.",
"Multiple-choice and math.",
"Multiple-choice and literature."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
If you are a high school senior graduating and looking to enter college in 2006, you will take the new exam. The biggest change to the SAT will be the introduction of a new writing section. The writing section will consist of two parts: an essay and a multi... |
With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged.Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file .All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit. 1)BODY-BUILDING Imported gym eq... | [
"the cheapest",
"the largest",
"the newest",
"the most advanced"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged.Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file .All these things will help you to get to know your body ... |
For it to survive, the horse relied on its owner to bring it | [
"a harness",
"a lead.",
"grain",
"a saddle"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
For it to survive, the horse relied on its owner to bring it
A. a harness
B. a lead.
C. grain
D. a saddle
Answer:C |
The largest earthquake ( magnitude 9.5) of the 20th century happened on May 22, 1960 off the coast of South Central Chile. It generated one of the most destructive Pacific-wide tsunamis . Near the generating area, both the earthquake and the tsunami were very much destructive, particularly in the coastal area from Con... | [
"The tsunami waves as high as 25 meters arrived immediately after the earthquake.",
"The tsunami waves killed 200 people and sank all boats.",
"The tsunami waves were very destructive.",
"The tsunami waves flooded half of the inland."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The largest earthquake ( magnitude 9.5) of the 20th century happened on May 22, 1960 off the coast of South Central Chile. It generated one of the most destructive Pacific-wide tsunamis . Near the generating area, both the earthquake and the tsunami were ver... |
What science fiction once told of other worlds far away is now a fact. Astronomers prove the existence of another solar system like ours with some planets in the constellation Andromeda . Geoffrey Marcy is a professor of astronomy and physics at San Francisco State University and says, "What we have found now, for the ... | [
"to find means to travel to the planets",
"to find means to communicate with the living beings on the planets",
"to find out whether the planets can support life",
"soon to be able to find another planet for life to live on"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
What science fiction once told of other worlds far away is now a fact. Astronomers prove the existence of another solar system like ours with some planets in the constellation Andromeda . Geoffrey Marcy is a professor of astronomy and physics at San Francisco... |
Le Val de Cantobre, Aveyron (France) It's in the grounds of a medieval house. There's a swimming pool, a river and a pizza restaurant. The scenery around the park is beautiful and great for walking. A week's stay will cost you about EUR280. For more information please go to www.eurocamp.co.uk. Four Seasons Tented Cam... | [
"EUR56",
"EUR280",
"EUR160",
"EUR80"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Le Val de Cantobre, Aveyron (France) It's in the grounds of a medieval house. There's a swimming pool, a river and a pizza restaurant. The scenery around the park is beautiful and great for walking. A week's stay will cost you about EUR280. For more informa... |
We've talked about snails and their slow move. But much of the time snails don't move at all. They are in their shells --sleeping. Hot sun will dry out a snail's body. So at the least sign of hot sun, a snail draws its body into his shell. A snail will die in a heavy rain. So when it rains, a snail does the same thing... | [
"In winter the snail doesn't eat or move.",
"A snail doesn't like living under the sun.",
"The snail's teeth can't be worn out.",
"The snail's nose helps to find food."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: We've talked about snails and their slow move. But much of the time snails don't move at all. They are in their shells --sleeping. Hot sun will dry out a snail's body. So at the least sign of hot sun, a snail draws its body into his shell. A snail wi... |
Bamboo is one of the nature's most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist recorded one bamboo plant that grew almost 1.5 meters in 24 hours! B... | [
"There are many different kinds of bamboo with different colors.",
"Cables made of bamboo can last for over a thousand years.",
"Bamboo can be used for buildings, bridges and watering projects .",
"Bamboo plants are able to grow well in any part of the world."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Bamboo is one of the nature's most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist... |
I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasn't the nicest person to be around. I got off the colle... | [
"show her love for life",
"rid herself of low spirits",
"earn money for her schooling",
"inspire others to live positively"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her bo... |
Bamboo is one of nature's most surprising plants.Many people call this plant a tree,but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass,a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground,but it will grow back very quickly.A Japanese scientist reported one bamboo plant which grew 1.5 meters in 24 hours ! Bamboo grows alm... | [
"make money",
"be trees",
"grow quickly",
"carry water"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Bamboo is one of nature's most surprising plants.Many people call this plant a tree,but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass,a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground,but it will grow back very quickly.A Japanese scientist reported ... |
People at home keep asking me, "Is it hard to learn Chinese? Why have you learned it so well?" Well, there's one thing that makes Chinese easy to learn: there are so many people to talk to. You've probably heard that it's the most spoken language. Today it's also one of the most written languages online. And with so ma... | [
"tell a way of learning Chinese",
"show what the Chinese people are doing",
"tell the important of learning Chinese",
"show the difference between AIM and QQ"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
People at home keep asking me, "Is it hard to learn Chinese? Why have you learned it so well?" Well, there's one thing that makes Chinese easy to learn: there are so many people to talk to. You've probably heard that it's the most spoken language. Today it's ... |
An eighteen-year-old high school student from Utah won the top prize in the Intel Science Talent Search in the United States. The winner received a computer and a scholarship for a college education. More than 1,500students from across the country entered projects in the competition this year. Their research included c... | [
"water quality in Utah will be better than that in the other states",
"the river was polluted only by those living near it",
"Shannon Babb suggested more than one way to improve the water quality",
"household chemicals should be kept in the drains forever"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: An eighteen-year-old high school student from Utah won the top prize in the Intel Science Talent Search in the United States. The winner received a computer and a scholarship for a college education. More than 1,500students from across the country ent... |
Pete Richards was the loneliest man in town on the day that little Jean Grace opened the door of his shop. Pete's grandfather had owned the shop until his death. Then the shop became Pete's. The front window was full of beautiful old things: jewelry of a hundred years ago, gold and silver boxes, carved figures from Chi... | [
"the seller never tells anyone else what a buyer pays",
"he priced the necklace too high",
"he knew it would disappoint the girl",
"he didn't want to sell the necklace"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Pete Richards was the loneliest man in town on the day that little Jean Grace opened the door of his shop. Pete's grandfather had owned the shop until his death. Then the shop became Pete's. The front window was full of beautiful old things: jewelry o... |
You are enrolled in a full - time school called "life". Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your curriculum. Why are you here? What is your purpose? Humans have sought to discover the meaning of life for a v... | [
"Having the same opinions as others.",
"Taking the distinct path from others.",
"Learning the lessons presented to you.",
"Doing the different things from others."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: You are enrolled in a full - time school called "life". Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your curriculum. Why are you here? What is you... |
Hi. I'm Lingling. I'm a student at No. 14 Middle School. Do you want to know my life? Let me tell you about it. I usually get up at 7:00 in the morning. I have my breakfast at 7:10. My parents always prepare the breakfast for me. I go to school at 7:30. We have seven lessons every day from Monday to Friday. I like Engl... | [
"English",
"Chinese",
"art lesson",
"swimming lesson"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Hi. I'm Lingling. I'm a student at No. 14 Middle School. Do you want to know my life? Let me tell you about it. I usually get up at 7:00 in the morning. I have my breakfast at 7:10. My parents always prepare the breakfast for me. I go to school at 7:30. We ha... |
Until I was twelve years old, I thought everyone in the world knew about the grinnies, if I thought about the term at all -- which is unlikely. After all, everyone in my family used the word quite naturally, and we understood each other. So far as I knew, it was a word like any other word -- like bath, orchocolate, or... | [
"Cause and effect.",
"Examples.",
"Comparison and contrast.",
"Process."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Until I was twelve years old, I thought everyone in the world knew about the grinnies, if I thought about the term at all -- which is unlikely. After all, everyone in my family used the word quite naturally, and we understood each other. So far as I knew, it ... |
It was a bad time for me . I was low emotionally and tired physically. Probably because of this I hadn't shaved for a few days. Also, because I had been doing some repairs at my daughter's house, I was dressed quite scruffily. Boarding the bus to go home I saw it was almost full so I found a rail to lean against. That ... | [
"Because she thought the writer looked very old.",
"Because the writer looked very friendly.",
"Because the writer looked humorous.",
"Because the writer looked exhausted."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: It was a bad time for me . I was low emotionally and tired physically. Probably because of this I hadn't shaved for a few days. Also, because I had been doing some repairs at my daughter's house, I was dressed quite scruffily. Boarding the bus to go h... |
Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we "fit"in society.As we go about our everyday lives,we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses.For example,we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian,whether t... | [
"different people have different styles of clothes",
"ready-made clothes may need alterations",
"our choice of statuses is limited",
"statuses come ready made just like clothes"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we "fit"in society.As we go about our everyday lives,we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses.For example,we must judge whether t... |
Once Lu Xun spoke to the young men about the study of foreign languages. He said: " You must not give up studying foreign languages for even a day. To master a language, words and grammatical rules are not enough. You must do a lot of reading. Take a book and force yourself to read it. At the same time, turn to diction... | [
"Memorize as many new words as you can when you are young",
"Keep on reading all the time.",
"Force yourself to read a book until you can understand it all.",
"Never give up reading and try to remember new words in reading books."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Once Lu Xun spoke to the young men about the study of foreign languages. He said: " You must not give up studying foreign languages for even a day. To master a language, words and grammatical rules are not enough. You must do a lot of reading. Take a book and... |
My family and I lived across the street from Southway Park since I was four years old. Then just last year the city put a chain link fence around the park and started bulldozing the trees and grass to make way for a new apartment complex. When I saw the fence and bulldozers, I asked myself,"Why don't they just leave it... | [
"the situation would be much worse",
"people would have to desert their homes",
"the city would be fully prepared in advance",
"the city would have to redevelop the neighborhood"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
My family and I lived across the street from Southway Park since I was four years old. Then just last year the city put a chain link fence around the park and started bulldozing the trees and grass to make way for a new apartment complex. When I saw the fence... |
While all my classmates seen to be crazy about a one-way ticket to Mars , I'd rather say Mars is totally unsuitable for human existence. People won't have enough food supplies there, and the terrible environment would make it impossible for them to live a long life. Besides, the journey won't be safe. Can anybody expla... | [
"Humans will have to bring all they need from the Earth.",
"Humans will find Mars totally unsuitable for living.",
"Humans can produce everything they need.",
"Humans can live longer in the colony on Mars"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: While all my classmates seen to be crazy about a one-way ticket to Mars , I'd rather say Mars is totally unsuitable for human existence. People won't have enough food supplies there, and the terrible environment would make it impossible for them to li... |
Body language is a very powerful tool of communication, not only between people but in the animal world as well. In many instances, we produce idioms (,)which are all understandable by borrowing examples from animal communication. For example, we know that a frightened cat will arch its back high in rigid curve ... | [
"angry",
"pleased",
"frightened",
"defeated"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Body language is a very powerful tool of communication, not only between people but in the animal world as well. In many instances, we produce idioms (,)which are all understandable by borrowing examples from animal communication. For example, we know tha... |
Beijing--No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day. The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other cities, including Beijing, Taipei, Shanghai and Wuhan also sup... | [
"52",
"63",
"41",
"238"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Beijing--No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day. The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other c... |
A 15-year-old boy was injured in a car accident when the car he was traveling in was hit by a truck at a street corner. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital. The doctors said it appeared that the boy had nothing more serious than a broken left leg, but there was a possibility that the boy might have some inside injur... | [
"The boy's mother was injured.",
"The boy was driving the car.",
"A car ran into a truck at a corner.",
"The truck driver drank beer."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: A 15-year-old boy was injured in a car accident when the car he was traveling in was hit by a truck at a street corner. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital. The doctors said it appeared that the boy had nothing more serious than a broken left leg, ... |
The United States is one of the greatest fruit-growing countries in the world. Fine red apples come from Washington and New York. Golden oranges come from Southern California and Florida. Fruit grows in all parts of America. The kind of fruit that is grown depends on the weather in each place. Orange trees cannot be gr... | [
"orange trees usually grow where it is cold",
"different fruits grow in different weather",
"the cold cannot kill oranges and apples",
"apple trees cannot live through cold winter"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The United States is one of the greatest fruit-growing countries in the world. Fine red apples come from Washington and New York. Golden oranges come from Southern California and Florida. Fruit grows in all parts of America. The kind of fruit that is grown de... |
Dear Water Use It Wisely, More and more water is getting wasted each day.I want to help out and teach people how to conserve water.Please continue reading because your organization is very influential.I had an idea that you could send some workers from your organization to schools all around the world, and they could i... | [
"an organization",
"a person's name",
"the title of a magazine",
"a government department"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Dear Water Use It Wisely, More and more water is getting wasted each day.I want to help out and teach people how to conserve water.Please continue reading because your organization is very influential.I had an idea that you could send some workers fro... |
In choosing a friend,one should be very careful.A good friend can help you study.You can have fun together and make each other happy.Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends.They will be with you as long as you have money or luck,but when you are down,they will run away.How do I know when I have found a good friend... | [
"they will give you all that they have when you need help",
"you will be refused when you get into trouble",
"you will become rich",
"you can be sure that you get real friends"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: In choosing a friend,one should be very careful.A good friend can help you study.You can have fun together and make each other happy.Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends.They will be with you as long as you have money or luck,but when you are ... |
A modern-day love story of a man seeing the girl of his dreams across a New York subway train and tracking her down over the Internet has failed to have a fairytale ending with the relationship over. For Web designer Patrick Moberg, then 21, from Brooklyn, it was love at first sight when he saw a woman on a Manthttan t... | [
"She still gets noticed in the streets in New York.",
"She has become a journalist in Australia.",
"She has become a superstar in the city.",
"She is out of work and is looking for a new job."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: A modern-day love story of a man seeing the girl of his dreams across a New York subway train and tracking her down over the Internet has failed to have a fairytale ending with the relationship over. For Web designer Patrick Moberg, then 21, from Broo... |
There are many ways to keep healthy. Different people have different ways. Lisa's father thinks riding a bike is the best way because he likes to go to work by bike. And their home isn't far from his bank. Lisa thinks running is better than riding, so she runs every day. However, her mother thinks it's boring. She love... | [
"Lisa's mother",
"Lisa's father",
"Lisa's brother",
"Lisa's sister"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: There are many ways to keep healthy. Different people have different ways. Lisa's father thinks riding a bike is the best way because he likes to go to work by bike. And their home isn't far from his bank. Lisa thinks running is better than riding, so... |
Mark Thompson, the BBC's director general, is expected to announce on Thursday that the BBC will quit its entire west London home -- possibly selling the land to Chelsea football club -- as part of main plans that will see more staff moved out of the capital to Salford and elsewhere. The move is at the heart of the BBC... | [
"Some original programmes will be adjusted.",
"All the BBC staff will have to work outside London.",
"More people will be employed for new programs.",
"Some TV channels or radio stations will be closed."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Mark Thompson, the BBC's director general, is expected to announce on Thursday that the BBC will quit its entire west London home -- possibly selling the land to Chelsea football club -- as part of main plans that will see more staff moved out of the capital ... |
Henry Smith taught science at the City School. One day, he wen to a bookstore and bought some books. Most of them were expensive. He left them in his car in a quiet street. Then he went and bought some other things at other shops. At 6 o'clock he came back to the car. One window was open and the books were gone. Henry ... | [
"by fooling the man into bringing the books to his house",
"by buying them from the first visitor",
"with the help of the bookstore",
"with the help of the City School"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Henry Smith taught science at the City School. One day, he wen to a bookstore and bought some books. Most of them were expensive. He left them in his car in a quiet street. Then he went and bought some other things at other shops. At 6 o'clock he came back to... |
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