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I was walking along the main street of a small seaside town in the north of England looking for somewhere to make a phone call. My car had broken down outside the town and I wanted to contact the AA Company. Low grey clouds were gathering across the sky and there was a cold damp wind blowing off the sea which nearly th...
[ "He was annoyed at being seen by the writer.", "He was angry at being disturbed by the writer.", "He was probably fast asleep.", "He was probably murdered." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I was walking along the main street of a small seaside town in the north of England looking for somewhere to make a phone call. My car had broken down outside the town and I wanted to contact the AA Company. Low grey clouds were gathering across the s...
(Reuters) -- A group of Chinese scientists and explorers are looking for international help to organize a new search for the country's answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the "Yeren", or "wild man". Over the years, more than 400 people have said they saw the half-man, half-ape Yeren in a remote, mountainous area of t...
[ "the number of explorers", "government's support", "the money", "local people's guiding" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: (Reuters) -- A group of Chinese scientists and explorers are looking for international help to organize a new search for the country's answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the "Yeren", or "wild man". Over the years, more than 400 people have said they ...
Kieron Williamson, a seven-year-old British boy, is being recognized as an art genius after selling 16 paintings for 18,000 pounds in just 14 minutes. This boy has artistic skills that would be the envy of any serious painter and drawn comparisons to Pablo Picasso, a child prodigy who became one of the most recognized...
[ "is famous but a little proud", "isn't very special from other children", "isn't worth praising at all", "is hard to get along with" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Kieron Williamson, a seven-year-old British boy, is being recognized as an art genius after selling 16 paintings for 18,000 pounds in just 14 minutes. This boy has artistic skills that would be the envy of any serious painter and drawn comparisons to Pablo Pi...
Roughly half of college students will have some degree of depression at some point during their time in school . Even more startling , 6.2 percent of college students surveyed in 2012 considered suicide and 1.3 percent attempted it , according to an American College Health Association study released this spring . If yo...
[ "is regarded as the best way to fight depression", "contributes to the release of endorphins", "can't help the seriously depressed students", "improve people's ability to learn and memorize" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Roughly half of college students will have some degree of depression at some point during their time in school . Even more startling , 6.2 percent of college students surveyed in 2012 considered suicide and 1.3 percent attempted it , according to an A...
American culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions. The major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity (;) and plural religion, which is quite different from other nations in the world. What is m...
[ "the population of the United States includes a large variety of ethnic groups", "the early immigrants brought about the unique American culture", "people in the world once rushed to America because of its unique culture", "the American family members don't get along well with each other" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). American culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions. The major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity (;) and plural religion, which ...
Every minute,someone is setting up an Internet company somewhere, in the worlD. Each one is searching for the one great idea that could make his web company click in a big way.And they are trying all kinds of tricks to attract people towards their websites.While some websites offer sounds,cartoons and amazing photos on...
[ "using\"iSmell\" device", "ordering food", "buying special software", "changing chemicals" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every minute,someone is setting up an Internet company somewhere, in the worlD. Each one is searching for the one great idea that could make his web company click in a big way.And they are trying all kinds of tricks to attract people towards their web...
For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only. Sea World San Diego A 6-minute ...
[ "Sea World San Diego", "San Diego Zoo", "Maritime Museum of San Diego", "Old Town Trolley Tours" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for ge...
A person wants to dry their clothes for work. They seek out some energy that can be continuously gotten without running out, so they dry clothes using
[ "the water", "the moon", "the leaves", "the sun" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A person wants to dry their clothes for work. They seek out some energy that can be continuously gotten without running out, so they dry clothes using A. the water B. the moon C. the leaves D. the sun Answer:D
There are 5 channels on British television and each channel has several news programs all day long. Some programs are only for 3 minutes but some are one hour long. The people who read the news are called news presenters and because they appear on television every day, they are very famous. This is a popular news prese...
[ "only for three minutes", "for an hour", "in the evening", "at any time" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are 5 channels on British television and each channel has several news programs all day long. Some programs are only for 3 minutes but some are one hour long. The people who read the news are called news presenters and because they appear on tel...
Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars while you're enjoying shopping?Do you have any pity on them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes?As one of the most special groups,disabled people's living conditions--not only their material conditions,but their mental wor...
[ "The disabled like to beg in the street.", "Disabled beggars can work to make a living.", "Disabled beggars are not usually treated equally.", "The best way to help disabled beggars is to give them lots of money." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars while you're enjoying shopping?Do you have any pity on them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes?As one of the most special groups,disabled people's livin...
The king was to pass by a beggar's small poor house and the man was excited, not because he was about to see the king but because the king was known to part with expensive jewels and huge sums of money when moved by sympathy. He saw the king's carriage just when a kind man was filling his begging bowl with uncooked ric...
[ "Because he was poor than the beggar.", "Because he wanted to make the beggar even poorer.", "Because he had nothing to eat.", "Because he wanted to give something to the beggar in return." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The king was to pass by a beggar's small poor house and the man was excited, not because he was about to see the king but because the king was known to part with expensive jewels and huge sums of money when moved by sympathy. He saw the king's carriag...
An Ofsted study reports that teachers are discouraging students who want to leave school and work as apprentices in beauty salons or hair dressers. Inspectors questioned 105 young people for a report on apprenticeships published on Wednesday. They found several examples of young people who felt they had been laughed...
[ "Surprising", "Understandable", "Wrong", "Right" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An Ofsted study reports that teachers are discouraging students who want to leave school and work as apprentices in beauty salons or hair dressers. Inspectors questioned 105 young people for a report on apprenticeships published on Wednesday. They ...
The New Year holidays bring delicious food, but no one wants a weight problem after they are over. American Food psychologist Brian Wansink has recently published "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think". The book explains why we eat what we eat and how we can control our eating. Most of his suggestions are b...
[ "Talking or watching TV during a dinner can help with overeating.", "It is rude to leave the wrappers and remains of food on tables.", "Eating slowly is a good way to avoid overeating.", "Parents should never place candies in a wide, covered dish" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The New Year holidays bring delicious food, but no one wants a weight problem after they are over. American Food psychologist Brian Wansink has recently published "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think". The book explains why we eat what we eat and...
Glacier National Park in Montana shares boundaries with prefix = st1 /Canada, an American Indian reservation, and a national forest. Along the North Fork of the Flathead River, the park also borders about 17,000 acres of private lands that are currently used for ranching, timber, and agriculture. This land is an import...
[ "the endangered species in Glacier National Park", "the protection of lands surrounding Glacier National Park", "conservation laws imposed by the state of Montana", "conservation laws imposed by Congress" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Glacier National Park in Montana shares boundaries with prefix = st1 /Canada, an American Indian reservation, and a national forest. Along the North Fork of the Flathead River, the park also borders about 17,000 acres of private lands that are currently used ...
Nobody Benefits NEW YORK--America has been experiencing the longest economic increase in its history.Incomes have risen, unemployment has fallen, and cities such as New York are bursting with new office buildings. But just a short walk from Manhattan's skyscrapers, George Brown sits on the side-walk, cooking a lunch of...
[ "Society.", "Science.", "Economy.", "Business" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Nobody Benefits NEW YORK--America has been experiencing the longest economic increase in its history.Incomes have risen, unemployment has fallen, and cities such as New York are bursting with new office buildings. But just a short walk from Manhattan's skyscr...
Banquets are usually held in restaurants in private rooms that have been reserved for the purpose. You will be met at the door and led to the banquet room. Traditionally, the head of your delegation should enter the room first. Do not be surprised if your hosts greet you with a loud round of applause. The proper resp...
[ "Chinese food is delicious.", "customs and traditions at banquets in China", "what food guests should eat at banquets", "different customs between China and western countries." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Banquets are usually held in restaurants in private rooms that have been reserved for the purpose. You will be met at the door and led to the banquet room. Traditionally, the head of your delegation should enter the room first. Do not be surprised i...
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 ...
[ "all persons like to play Karaoke", "to introduce Karaoke to the people", "Karaoke is a wonderful equipment", "Karaoke is used everywhere including snack bars" ]
2
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 "...
How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the co...
[ "In Pulau Ta Ngah", "In Malaysia", "In the Atlantic Ocean", "In The Arctic" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window ...
In my long years of teaching, I often ask my students to read the texts until they can recite them, and I tell them that recitation is an important part of their homework. However, some of my students are tired of doing so, thinking that it is both hard and useless. They argue that it takes a long time to recite a text...
[ "The teacher thinks the students are too naughty to learn english well.", "The students think they spend a lot of time in reciting the texts and get nothing.", "The students say that they often forget the words.", "The students take no interest in English." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In my long years of teaching, I often ask my students to read the texts until they can recite them, and I tell them that recitation is an important part of their homework. However, some of my students are tired of doing so, thinking that it is both hard and u...
Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish. But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only skills but also a good knowledge of the city of London, ...
[ "he has to know all the places in the city and serve all kinds of passengers at all the time", "there is much traffic in London and people there like traveling by taxi", "he has to follow the bright traffic sighs", "although he works hard he earns little money" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish. But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not ...
Accurately forecasting the weather is a very hard thing to do. There are many parts of weather dynamics -- the study of how water and air in motion cause weather patterns -- to consider. Even the best forecast can be changed by a small weather disturbance halfway around the world. Today's forecast use complex computer ...
[ "likely to reflect long-term weather forecasting", "likely to reflect short-term weather forecasting", "unlikely to reflect any kind of weather forecasting", "more likely to reflect both short-term and long term weather forecasting" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Accurately forecasting the weather is a very hard thing to do. There are many parts of weather dynamics -- the study of how water and air in motion cause weather patterns -- to consider. Even the best forecast can be changed by a small weather disturbance hal...
The earth's best-known encyclopedia announced today that it would no longer publish print editions. Like so many newspapers and publishing houses, Encyclopedia Britannica is going completely digital. Jorge Cauz is President of Encyclopedia Britannica.He says the company is now focusing on digital learning. "We're di...
[ "Britannica goes digital", "Britannica stops publishing", "Welcome to Britannica", "Britannica goes free" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The earth's best-known encyclopedia announced today that it would no longer publish print editions. Like so many newspapers and publishing houses, Encyclopedia Britannica is going completely digital. Jorge Cauz is President of Encyclopedia Britanni...
One day, an old man went(go)for a walk in a park in Washington, and when he was(is) tired, he sat(sit) down on a bench . A young person was standing on the other side of the pond . "My goodness" the old man said(say)to the person sitting next to him on the bench."Do you see the person with loose pants "and long hair? ...
[ "Because many boys and girls are wearing the same kinds of clothes, so it is hard to tell whether a child is a boy or a girl in western countries.", "Because many of them have long hair.", "They all go to the same school.", "A or B" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day, an old man went(go)for a walk in a park in Washington, and when he was(is) tired, he sat(sit) down on a bench . A young person was standing on the other side of the pond . "My goodness" the old man said(say)to the person sitting next to him on the b...
"Face it, Andy. You sold your soul the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo's." That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world. Jimmy Choo (Zhou Yangjie) is a native Malaysian of Chinese origin , born in 1961 into a family of shoemake...
[ "Choo was lucky enough when he was young.", "Choo must be thankful for Vogue magazine.", "\"Jimmy Choo\" is a brand with a long history.", "It's much harder for a man to succeed in the fashion world." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "Face it, Andy. You sold your soul the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo's." That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world. Jimmy Choo (Zhou Yangjie) is a native Malaysia...
Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags. Doctors are starting to worry about that younger and younger students are having problems as a result of school ba...
[ "his back and neck will be hurt", "his head and arms will be hurt", "his hands will be hurt", "his feed will be hurt" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags. Doctors are starting to worry about that youn...
My name is Paul Miller. Sometimes I am too fat, but lately I do not have this problem. My doctor tells me to jog. So early every morning I run for two miles. I do not run fast, but I do not stop to rest. I jog before breakfast. People call me a jogger. There are many joggers on my street. We often run together in the...
[ "full of meat", "with fruits and vegetables", "quickly", "in the evening or after breakfast" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My name is Paul Miller. Sometimes I am too fat, but lately I do not have this problem. My doctor tells me to jog. So early every morning I run for two miles. I do not run fast, but I do not stop to rest. I jog before breakfast. People call me a jogg...
I was in my third year of teaching creative writing at a high school in New York, when one of my students, 15-year-old Mikey, gave me a note from his mother. It explained his absence from class the day before. I had seen Mikey himself writing the note at his desk. Most parental-excuse notes I received were penned by my...
[ "Excellent.", "Difficult.", "Incorrect.", "Reasonable." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I was in my third year of teaching creative writing at a high school in New York, when one of my students, 15-year-old Mikey, gave me a note from his mother. It explained his absence from class the day before. I had seen Mikey himself writing the note...
Beijing (Xinhua): When she appeared on stage, singing a Japanese song, hundreds of excited teenagers crowded around shouting, "Curarpikt !Its Curarpikt!" At the Beijing Comic and Animation Expo last week, that's exactly who Shi Jia was. The Senior 1 girl was cosplaying "Curarpikt", a character from the popular Jap...
[ "When cosplaying, comic fans wear costumes and pretend to be their favourite comic characters.", "Cosplay is a kind of performance in which you play a Curarpikt.", "Cosplay is a character from the popular Japanese comic book Hunter X Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi.", "When cosplaying, some funny teenagers play s...
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Beijing (Xinhua): When she appeared on stage, singing a Japanese song, hundreds of excited teenagers crowded around shouting, "Curarpikt !Its Curarpikt!" At the Beijing Comic and Animation Expo last week, that's exactly who Shi Jia was. The Senio...
Jim, a young farmer, was once put into prison . One day, he got aletter from his mother. "I'm so worried about our farm,"she wrote. "It'stime to plant potatoes. I can't dig all the fields by myself. Jim read the letter and became sad. "What can I do?" he thought. Then he had a good idea. He wrote to his mother, "Don't...
[ "dig the fields", "dig the pot of money", "ask others for help", "go to the prison to see him" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jim, a young farmer, was once put into prison . One day, he got aletter from his mother. "I'm so worried about our farm,"she wrote. "It'stime to plant potatoes. I can't dig all the fields by myself. Jim read the letter and became sad. "What can I do?...
Which animal emits something that many autistic people would be extra sensitive to?
[ "cow", "dog", "cat", "skunk" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which animal emits something that many autistic people would be extra sensitive to? A. cow B. dog C. cat D. skunk Answer:D
Fun, and maybe more Nickname: tatoosun Email: tatoosun2003@yahoo.com When to travel: Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20's. Quite charming, loving, pretty, fun to be with. My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just looking to come with you. Who am I looking for: Looking for a white ma...
[ "By plane", "By road", "By water", "By beach hiking" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Fun, and maybe more Nickname: tatoosun Email: tatoosun2003@yahoo.com When to travel: Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20's. Quite charming, loving, pretty, fun to be with. My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just l...
Taiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home. Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwan's Yilan...
[ "Opposition from Chinese government.", "Nationwide demonstrations were carried out in China.", "Fishing boats organized by Taiwan government sailed to the islands to protest.", "Chinese consumers refused to buy products imported from Japan." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Taiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home. Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 ...
Since her husband died, Mrs. Jackson has lived alone in their big old suburban house, The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. For the sake of safety , her son has tried hard to ask her to sell the house and buy a new and small one in the town , But Mrs. Jackson doesn't like the idea....
[ "she was enjoying the Christmas music", "she thought it might be an unknown person", "it was not her son", "she hadn't decided to answer the door" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Since her husband died, Mrs. Jackson has lived alone in their big old suburban house, The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. For the sake of safety , her son has tried hard to ask her to sell the house and buy a new and sm...
There are many new ways of shopping , and online shopping is one of them. You can buy almost everything on the Internet, and it's very easy. First, you choose something--clothes, tickets, a mobile phone, even a new computer--and pay for it. Then you receive it a few days later by post. Online shopping has several advan...
[ "before", "after", "when", "as" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are many new ways of shopping , and online shopping is one of them. You can buy almost everything on the Internet, and it's very easy. First, you choose something--clothes, tickets, a mobile phone, even a new computer--and pay for it. Then you r...
We've organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College.Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions. Your First Steps... Please return the Acknowledgment Form sent with your acceptance letter to Dean Robert Howe, Gradua...
[ "return your Acknowledgment Form by May 31, 2008", "send back your Acknowledgment Form by April 25, 2008", "email your Acknowledgment Form to Admissions Office by May 31, 2008", "return your Acknowledgment Form to Student Services by April 25, 2008" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We've organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College.Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions. Your First Steps... Please return the Acknowledgment Form...
Spring peepers are found in wooded areas and grassy lowlands near pools in the central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. These loud animals are rarely seen, but as temperatures begin to rise in March and April, the males certainly are heard. Their peep...peep... peep creates an other-worldly whistling ...
[ "They prefer to live in the dry areas in North America.", "They are the first animals to make sounds in spring.", "They can live both in water and on land.", "They are active during the cold months of the year." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Spring peepers are found in wooded areas and grassy lowlands near pools in the central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. These loud animals are rarely seen, but as temperatures begin to rise in March and April, the males certainly are heard. ...
George Stephenson was born in 1781 in a poor family. He had to start work when he was only eight.When George was fourteen, he became his father's helper.He spent a lot of time learning about engines .And on holidays he often made one engine to pieces and studied each piece carefully.Soon he became a very good worker th...
[ "through reading and writing", "by making it to pieces and studying each piece carefully", "at lessons from a young teacher", "by asking a lot of questions" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). George Stephenson was born in 1781 in a poor family. He had to start work when he was only eight.When George was fourteen, he became his father's helper.He spent a lot of time learning about engines .And on holidays he often made one engine to pieces and stud...
PEOPLE may use the expression "birdbrain" in English to talk about someone who is stupid, but crows prove that this is unfair. Now it has been discovered that crows may understand analogies . To test this ability in animals, scientists do "relational matching-to-sample (RMTS)"tests. If a pair was AA, for example, then...
[ "The birds did better in RMTS than in IMTS.", "The birds were first made to do RMTS, then IMTS.", "The birds picked almost all the correct cards in RMTS", "In the IMTS test, the birds needed to identify the sample card to get rewards." ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: PEOPLE may use the expression "birdbrain" in English to talk about someone who is stupid, but crows prove that this is unfair. Now it has been discovered that crows may understand analogies . To test this ability in animals, scientists do "relational...
Responding to County's written advertisement for bids, Tyres was the successful bidder for the sale of tires to County for County's vehicles. Tyres and County entered into a signed, written agreement that specified, "It is agreed that Tyres will deliver all tires required by this agreement to County, in accordance with...
[ "recover under the contracts clause of the United States Constitution.", "recover under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.", "not recover, because the agreement lacks mutuality of obligation. ", "not recover, because the agreement is indefinite as to quantity. " ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Responding to County's written advertisement for bids, Tyres was the successful bidder for the sale of tires to County for County's vehicles. Tyres and County entered into a signed, written agreement that specified, "It is agreed that Tyres will deliver all t...
Banks are not ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts(,); they rely on depositors not to demand payment all at the same time. If depositors should come to fear that a bank is not safe, that it cannot pay off all its depositors, then that fear might cause all the depositors to appear on the same day. If they did, ...
[ "ease with which they could get their money", "confidence that Mrs. Vaught showed", "confidence shown by other depositors of the bank", "failure of several other banks to open" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Banks are not ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts(,); they rely on depositors not to demand payment all at the same time. If depositors should come to fear that a bank is not safe, that it cannot pay off all its depositors, then that fear mi...
Scattered throughout the various reports on sleep research are several that describe some unusual behavior by people who are sleepwalking. These include eating, making phone calls and even murder. Now, there's a new case appearing in one more study on this strange phenomenon: sleep e-mailing. In an article published i...
[ "It analyzes what sleepwalking is and its effects on people.", "It explains to readers why and how sleepwalking forms.", "It mainly reports on a recent unique case of sleepwalking.", "It tells about various kinds of sleepwalking there are." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Scattered throughout the various reports on sleep research are several that describe some unusual behavior by people who are sleepwalking. These include eating, making phone calls and even murder. Now, there's a new case appearing in one more study o...
A newly enacted state criminal statute provides, in its entirety, "No person shall utter to another person in a public place any annoying, disturbing, or unwelcome language." Smith followed an elderly woman for three blocks down a public street, yelling in her ear offensive four-letter words. The woman repeatedly asked...
[ "can be convicted.", "cannot be convicted, because speech of the sort described here may not be punished by the state because of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. ", "cannot be convicted, because, though his speech here may be punished by the state, the state may not do so under this statute. ", "cannot be...
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A newly enacted state criminal statute provides, in its entirety, "No person shall utter to another person in a public place any annoying, disturbing, or unwelcome language." Smith followed an elderly woman for three blocks down a public street, yelling in he...
Visitors were still paying 20 yuan to hug Lele and have their photos taken yesterday despite a ban that forbids any such sontact with a wild animal. The ban was introduced more than a week ago. "The city zoo broke the law and should be prohibited," said an official at the State Forestry Administration. The administrati...
[ "In research reports.", "In newspapers.", "In science fictions.", "In book reviews." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Visitors were still paying 20 yuan to hug Lele and have their photos taken yesterday despite a ban that forbids any such sontact with a wild animal. The ban was introduced more than a week ago. "The city zoo broke the law and should be prohibited," said an of...
Sometimes, a black-tailed deer will caution other deer of danger by
[ "waiting to hear sounds", "slamming its front hoof to the ground", "sending a text message", "lying down on the ground" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Sometimes, a black-tailed deer will caution other deer of danger by A. waiting to hear sounds B. slamming its front hoof to the ground C. sending a text message D. lying down on the ground Answer:B
Which object used in an experiment can safely be recycled?
[ "an aluminum can", "a wet paper towel", "salt spilled onto a tabletop", "a broken graduated cylinder" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which object used in an experiment can safely be recycled? A. an aluminum can B. a wet paper towel C. salt spilled onto a tabletop D. a broken graduated cylinder Answer:A
Science can't explain the power of pets,but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack,reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer. Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings.For some.an animal provides more comfort th...
[ "They have lower blood pressure.", "They become more patient.", "They are less nervous.", "They are in higher spirits." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Science can't explain the power of pets,but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack,reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer. Any owner will tell you ...
In my second year of high school, the class was scheduled to run the mile. when the coach yelled, "Ready. Set. Go!", I rushed out like an airplane, faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet. I made up my mind to finish first. As we came around the first of four laps, there were students all over the track . By th...
[ "about 13 minutes", "more than 13 minutes", "only 12 minutes", "less than 12 minutes" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In my second year of high school, the class was scheduled to run the mile. when the coach yelled, "Ready. Set. Go!", I rushed out like an airplane, faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet. I made up my mind to finish first. As we came around the...
How was your Children's Day? What kind of gifts did you get? Eight third graders in some poor places in Hebei Province got new schoolbags as Children's Day gifts. They were very happy. There were pencils, pens, exercise books and many other school supplies in the schoolbags. These schoolbags are from students in Beijin...
[ "Three.", "Five.", "Eight.", "Nine." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How was your Children's Day? What kind of gifts did you get? Eight third graders in some poor places in Hebei Province got new schoolbags as Children's Day gifts. They were very happy. There were pencils, pens, exercise books and many other school supplies in...
Change Has Come to America November, 04, 2008, Barack Obama Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It...
[ "To inform the writer of something important.", "To share his happiness with the writer.", "To congratulate the writer on his success.", "To give him some good ideas on making a successful speech.." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Change Has Come to America November, 04, 2008, Barack Obama Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who s...
A parrot has been eating a lot of fattening food. This could lead to
[ "the parrots' parents scolding him", "the parrot becoming a faster flyer", "the parrot having trouble getting off the ground", "the parrot ending up in the hospital" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A parrot has been eating a lot of fattening food. This could lead to A. the parrots' parents scolding him B. the parrot becoming a faster flyer C. the parrot having trouble getting off the ground D. the parrot ending up in the hospital Answer:C
Amy was looking for a gift for her little daughter.Suddenly she stopped before a store of dolls."Girls like dolls,"she thought as she stepped into it.Looking around,she saw a grandma doll...one with gray hair and a pair of glasses.In her mind appeared Joyce,her mother. When Amy was a little girl,she got her first doll ...
[ "Dolls are every little girl's dream toys.", "Grandma dolls are best gifts for parents.", "Parents sometimes need their\"Angel of Joy\".", "Parents'birthdays are very important." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Amy was looking for a gift for her little daughter.Suddenly she stopped before a store of dolls."Girls like dolls,"she thought as she stepped into it.Looking around,she saw a grandma doll...one with gray hair and a pair of glasses.In her mind appeared...
As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That's partially because it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and exert more effort, to achieve those goals. What are far less understood by scientists, however, are the potent...
[ "They were forced to work more hours to increase their sales.", "They competed with one another to attract more customers.", "The improved their customer service on a companywide basis.", "They turned to unethical practice to meet their sales target." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That's partially because it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and exert more effort, to achieve those goals....
The speed of light is often called a"constant ". New experiments show that may not be true, even within a vacuum. Sometimes, light slows a bit. The new research is"very impressive work", Robert Boyd toldScienceNews.An optical physicist at the University of Rochester in New York, he did not work on the study. He speaks ...
[ "light travels slowest through a lens", "light can be slowed down in a vacuum", "why the shape of a light wave can be changed", "what optical research looks like currently" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The speed of light is often called a"constant ". New experiments show that may not be true, even within a vacuum. Sometimes, light slows a bit. The new research is"very impressive work", Robert Boyd toldScienceNews.An optical physicist at the Universi...
Standard English is that variety of English which is usually used in print,and which is normally taught in schools and to non-native speakers learning the language.It is also the variety which is normally spoken by educated people and used in news broadcasts and other similar situations.The difference between standard ...
[ "different local standards to arise", "difference among dialects to grow", "many dialects to lose uniqueness", "many new varieties to disappear" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Standard English is that variety of English which is usually used in print,and which is normally taught in schools and to non-native speakers learning the language.It is also the variety which is normally spoken by educated people and used in news bro...
At the beginning of the world,a man named Ekon lived in Luzon.He liked to build things.He thought it would be a very good idea to build a bridge to the sky. As he wanted the bridge to be strong and last a long time,he built it of stone.He worked for years and years to build the bridge.His wife and children,nephews and ...
[ "A tall building.", "All the things.", "Stones.", "Mountains." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). At the beginning of the world,a man named Ekon lived in Luzon.He liked to build things.He thought it would be a very good idea to build a bridge to the sky. As he wanted the bridge to be strong and last a long time,he built it of stone.He worked for years and...
One day in January, my uncle, my cousin and I decided to go hunting.We left by car in the afternoon.It was a Range Rover with four-wheel drive.It took us three hours to get there.After we arrived at 5:15 p.m., we fixed the tent, then made coffee and had a short rest.After that, we went hunting, using a falcon .We spent...
[ "He was picked up by a car.", "A camel took him to the road.", "A passer-by Bedouin helped him.", "His uncle and cousin found and rescued him." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day in January, my uncle, my cousin and I decided to go hunting.We left by car in the afternoon.It was a Range Rover with four-wheel drive.It took us three hours to get there.After we arrived at 5:15 p.m., we fixed the tent, then made coffee and had a sho...
Click and shop Do you always go shopping at the supermarket or often forget to buy something? If you do forget something,we believe you never want to go back for it.But with Webshop,our new Internet shopping service,you won't have to.Also avoid standing so long to pay for what you get.Start shopping online now! Eat wh...
[ "take a surfing course at Webshop in a class", "possibly learn to speak English in 24 hours", "try taking Gasgo food or drinks when he is old", "do shopping online without paying for his things" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Click and shop Do you always go shopping at the supermarket or often forget to buy something? If you do forget something,we believe you never want to go back for it.But with Webshop,our new Internet shopping service,you won't have to.Also avoid standing so l...
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn? Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activit...
[ "Because you will impress your teacher most this way.", "Because other students will admire you.", "Because it means that you will enjoy school and learn more.", "Because your parents will feel happy if you do so." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn? Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be int...
It is reported that in the near future robots and humans will probably work together to create jazz. A singing robot is being taught to create jazz with human being in a project. Antonio Chella from Italy is working with a Telenoid robot. To start with, the Telenoid will be trained to _ the movements and simple sounds ...
[ "The Telenoid, future robot musician.", "How to teach robots to perform music.", "The right music the robots should listen to.", "Differences between a human singer and a robot musician." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is reported that in the near future robots and humans will probably work together to create jazz. A singing robot is being taught to create jazz with human being in a project. Antonio Chella from Italy is working with a Telenoid robot. To start with, the T...
Max mixed some orange flavored powder in a glass of water until there it was dissolved. His sister tasted it and it tasted like
[ "cola", "dark chocolate milk", "a citrus fruit", "lemons and apples" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Max mixed some orange flavored powder in a glass of water until there it was dissolved. His sister tasted it and it tasted like Answer: a citrus fruit
For years, my family has vacationed in the same Florida town. In fact, we just returned home after spending a week of spring break there with our three sons. Many nights, we take the same scenic drive to dinner at a favorite restaurant. As we travel along Gulf Shore Boulevard, we admire a combination of small beach apa...
[ "The two men's favorite drinks.", "The two men's beach apartments", "The reason of the two men's absence", "The author's next visit to the town" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For years, my family has vacationed in the same Florida town. In fact, we just returned home after spending a week of spring break there with our three sons. Many nights, we take the same scenic drive to dinner at a favorite restaurant. As we travel a...
Adam Smith was the first person to see the importance of the division of the labor. He gave us an example of the process by which pins were made in England. One man draws out the wire, another strengthens it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, and a fifth gives it a head. Just to make the head requires two or thr...
[ "take advantage of the physical labor", "introduce the division of labor into England", "understand the effects of the division of labor", "explain the causes of the division of labor" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Adam Smith was the first person to see the importance of the division of the labor. He gave us an example of the process by which pins were made in England. One man draws out the wire, another strengthens it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, and a fif...
What makes a house a home? Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I've been in since....
[ "All the belongings in the house.", "Feelings of warmth and comfort.", "The houses and circumstances.", "Drinking with friends on the kitchen counter." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What makes a house a home? Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' ...
Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience. High school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects. It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents. The high school course is divided into four years. School usually star...
[ "American High School Principles", "American Popular Students", "High School Life in America", "School Subjects in America" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience. High school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects. It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents. The high ...
Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them. The Pyramids of Egypt There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh Khufu. It is known as the "Great Pyramid". It's also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks o...
[ "Big green trees", "Lovely flowers", "Stones", "Large columns" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them. The Pyramids of Egypt There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh Khufu. It is known as the "Great Pyramid...
Where would a polar bear be happiest?
[ "wherever an igloo could be built", "in a pile of fake snow in the desert", "in the same country where kangaroos live in the wild", "in a heated house" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Where would a polar bear be happiest? A. wherever an igloo could be built B. in a pile of fake snow in the desert C. in the same country where kangaroos live in the wild D. in a heated house Answer:A
In this century the traditional American family is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some people suggest that one little - noticed cause may be the introduction of the TV dinner. Before the appearance of television seats, the American dinner was a big event for the family. In many homes dinner time may be ...
[ "the TV programs", "the pace of modern life", "the wide use of household appliances", "the popularity of fast food" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In this century the traditional American family is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some people suggest that one little - noticed cause may be the introduction of the TV dinner. Before the appearance of television seats, the American dinner was ...
Monty Hempel is a professor of environmental sciences at Redlands University in California. He studies ecological literacy--or ecoliteracy, for short. Ecoliteracy is the ability to think about and understand the natural processes that make life possible. Monty Hempel says ecoliteracy gives people knowledge about enviro...
[ "Knowledge.", "Action.", "Green living.", "Psychological distance." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Monty Hempel is a professor of environmental sciences at Redlands University in California. He studies ecological literacy--or ecoliteracy, for short. Ecoliteracy is the ability to think about and understand the natural processes that make life possible. Mont...
BEIJING -- China's efforts to develop an aircraft carrier program will not change the defensive nature of its defense policy, said a signed commentary published in Friday's PLA Daily newspaper, the voice of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). After China officially confirmed that it is planning an aircraft ca...
[ "China will not use a carrier to attack other countries.", "The aircraft carrier being made is a completely new one.", "China will mostly use aircraft carriers to help protect its neighbouring countries", "All the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have an operational aircraft carrier" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: BEIJING -- China's efforts to develop an aircraft carrier program will not change the defensive nature of its defense policy, said a signed commentary published in Friday's PLA Daily newspaper, the voice of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
The economy has developed a lot while the Internet is still not fully used in China. A study shows that about two-thirds of typical Chinese Internet users use the computer for news, often entertainment-related, or for online games, music or movies, all can be downloaded for free. Most prefers messages to e-mail, seldom...
[ "Richer people use the Internet more.", "College students use the Internet more.", "People in the countryside use the Internet more.", "Older people use the Internet more." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The economy has developed a lot while the Internet is still not fully used in China. A study shows that about two-thirds of typical Chinese Internet users use the computer for news, often entertainment-related, or for online games, music or movies, all can be...
You can etch the surface of a windshield with
[ "a sponge", "feathers", "soft cloth", "jasper" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). You can etch the surface of a windshield with A. a sponge B. feathers C. soft cloth D. jasper Answer:D
Sweet peas, cucumbers, grapes ---- what do you think they have in common? None of these vegetables grow on trees. They all don't have strong roots, big trunks or long branches, which makes it harder for them to get sunlight. But don't worry. They have developed their own unique way of growing taller climbing! Take swee...
[ "g-fiber cells on both sides of stem, forcing the stem to bend and coil", "g-fiber cells on side of stem shrink, forcing the stem to bend and coil", "g-fiber cells on the stem start to stretch, forcing the stem to bend and coil", "there are more g-fiber cells on the stems" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Sweet peas, cucumbers, grapes ---- what do you think they have in common? None of these vegetables grow on trees. They all don't have strong roots, big trunks or long branches, which makes it harder for them to get sunlight. But don't worry. They have...
Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns. A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially young boys. In the computer game houses, people spend a lot of money c...
[ "Game houses have a bad effect on young boys.", "More and more small shops have been made into game houses.", "Young boys spend a lot of money playing computer games.", "People play games better after trying again and again." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns. A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially you...
When thirty-two-year-old tennis player Andre Agassi made to the final of the U.S. Clay Court Championship in April 2003, he set a new world record: he became the oldest player ever to be number one in the world's tennis rankings. It was one of the greatest achievements in Agassi's long and successful career. Andre Agas...
[ "sixteen", "twenty", "twenty-two", "thirty-two" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When thirty-two-year-old tennis player Andre Agassi made to the final of the U.S. Clay Court Championship in April 2003, he set a new world record: he became the oldest player ever to be number one in the world's tennis rankings. It was one of the gre...
Once the grounds frost over and the air grows chilled
[ "beaches are opened", "humans go naked", "birds lay eggs", "roses die" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once the grounds frost over and the air grows chilled A. beaches are opened B. humans go naked C. birds lay eggs D. roses die Answer:D
Wikipedia: The Online Know-It-All If you want to find out a piece of information about anything, the best place to search for it is Wikipedia. The name "Wikipedia" is from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick". This online encyclopedia is written by thousands of people around the world. Anyone with Internet access ...
[ "Wikipedia only charges users a small fee", "Wikipedia catches a wide audience", "incorrect editions might do great harm to Wikipedia", "it will take long to update the information on Wikipedia" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Wikipedia: The Online Know-It-All If you want to find out a piece of information about anything, the best place to search for it is Wikipedia. The name "Wikipedia" is from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick". This online encyclopedia is written by thous...
Walk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it steamy, warm, damp and thick. But if you had been there around 15,000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the same? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about how rainforests might have reacted to the cold, dry climate of t...
[ "By predicting the climate change in the future.", "By drilling down deep into land sediments.", "By analyzing fossilized pollen in lake mud.", "By taking samples from rivers in the Amazon." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Walk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it steamy, warm, damp and thick. But if you had been there around 15,000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the same? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about how...
Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with dangerous currents. In short, it is the perfect place to hide a monster fro...
[ "The natural scenery of Loch Ness.", "The Nessie.", "Skeptics' opinions on Loch Ness Monster.", "The Loch Ness Investigation Bureau's research results." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with danger...
It was Mother's Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy, because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phoned her mother to wish her a happy Mother's Day, and her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs in the garden. Later that day, when she told her husband about the lilacs, he said, "...
[ "the old granny was her mother", "she didn't like those flowers", "her mother asked her to do so", "she wanted the old granny to be happy too" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It was Mother's Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy, because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phoned her mother to wish her a happy Mother's Day, and her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs in the garden. Later tha...
The temperature in a hot star is high enough to pull electrons away from atoms. What state of matter results from this process?
[ "gas", "solid", "liquid", "plasma" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The temperature in a hot star is high enough to pull electrons away from atoms. What state of matter results from this process? Answer: plasma
All around the world, people drink tea. But tea does not mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have very different ideas about drinking tea. In China, for example, tea is always served when people get together. The Chinese drink it at any time of the day at homes or in teahouses. They prefer th...
[ "in Asian countries", "only in English-speaking countries", "only in the USA", "all around the world" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). All around the world, people drink tea. But tea does not mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have very different ideas about drinking tea. In China, for example, tea is always served when people get together. The Chinese drink it at...
Children should be allowed to get angry. I remember many years ago, when I was visiting my sister in Australia, and I told my oldest son that he wasn't allowed to do something he really wanted to do. He thought about it for a minute and said, "Mom, I'm very angry with you." I replied, "That's OK, darling, it's what you...
[ "Fight.", "Get angry.", "Drink wine.", "be rude to their parents." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Children should be allowed to get angry. I remember many years ago, when I was visiting my sister in Australia, and I told my oldest son that he wasn't allowed to do something he really wanted to do. He thought about it for a minute and said, "Mom, I'...
Maricel Apatan, 22, stands in the kitchen of the Edsa Shangi-La Hotel in Manila, preparing to decorate a cheesecake. It would seem to be a routine task for a cake chef, but Maricel is no ordinary chef -- she has no hands. Maricel has come a long way since the day in September 2000 when she and her uncle were attack...
[ "We should be determined and never lose hope.", "We shouldn't look down upon the disabled.", "We should help those who suffer disabilities.", "We should feel sympathy for the unfortunate." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Maricel Apatan, 22, stands in the kitchen of the Edsa Shangi-La Hotel in Manila, preparing to decorate a cheesecake. It would seem to be a routine task for a cake chef, but Maricel is no ordinary chef -- she has no hands. Maricel has come a long w...
Advertising gives useful information about which products to buy. But modern advertising does more than gives news about products and services. Today's advertisements, or ads, try to get consumers to buy certain brands. Writers of advertising are so skillful that they can, sometimes persuade a consumer to wear a certai...
[ "be both persuasive and effective", "give people useful information", "show people a product", "show people a new idea of a product" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Advertising gives useful information about which products to buy. But modern advertising does more than gives news about products and services. Today's advertisements, or ads, try to get consumers to buy certain brands. Writers of advertising are so skillful ...
I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way. Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He s...
[ "have no freedom", "be friendly to their parents", "have their own style", "learn from their friends" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way. Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept askin...
On the way to school, a school bus driver stops the bus in front of a washroom and then he goes in. But the bus doesn't stop. After the driver gets off, the bus begins to run down the road, and there are 27 students on the bus. Luckily ,the 11-year-old student, David, goes to the driver's seat and begins to drive the s...
[ "A student.", "A teacher.", "A policeman.", "A parent." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: On the way to school, a school bus driver stops the bus in front of a washroom and then he goes in. But the bus doesn't stop. After the driver gets off, the bus begins to run down the road, and there are 27 students on the bus. Luckily ,the 11-year-ol...
We have only one earth.In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly warm.People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed...
[ "It makes the world warmer", "it consumes natural resources", "it brings severe damage to forests", "it makes growth hard to continue" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We have only one earth.In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly ...
The art of reading fiction is largely a matter of inferring meanings. To infer means to understand facts which are not directly stated---only suggested. Inference is one of the commonest ways of knowing things: a child holds his knee and cries; this action implies his feeling; an observer infers that the child is hurt....
[ "Inferringcanreallyhelpthereaderdevelopimaginationandenrichhimself.", "Inferringcanhelpthereaderwriteastoryofhisown.", "Thereadershouldlookforanexperiencedescribedinthestoryhereads.", "Theexperiencedescribedinthestorywillleaveagreatimpactonitsreader." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The art of reading fiction is largely a matter of inferring meanings. To infer means to understand facts which are not directly stated---only suggested. Inference is one of the commonest ways of knowing things: a child holds his knee and cries; this a...
Every day we use money to buy what we want. But have you ever really noticed the bill in your hand? There are different pictures on both sides of banknotes and interesting stories behind them. Most banknotes have famous people on the front, such as a country's leader or a great scientist, while on the back of the p...
[ "on the back of 20-yuan note", "on the front of 20-yuan note", "on the front of 100-yuan note", "on the back of 100-yuan note" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every day we use money to buy what we want. But have you ever really noticed the bill in your hand? There are different pictures on both sides of banknotes and interesting stories behind them. Most banknotes have famous people on the front, such as a coun...
Something was crying outside. So I went out to see what was happening. A big cat sat by the door. It must run for a long time as it looked tired and dirty. I let it in my house and took out some food; this poor cat ate all, but still looked starving..., so I got my own cats' fish, and the cat ate that too! My five-year...
[ "The children liked to hit the cat.", "The cat was too small.", "He wanted to help the cat find its owner.", "He didn't like it." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Something was crying outside. So I went out to see what was happening. A big cat sat by the door. It must run for a long time as it looked tired and dirty. I let it in my house and took out some food; this poor cat ate all, but still looked starving.....
A reflector is used to reflect
[ "light edibles", "dirt", "solar heat", "sunbeams" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A reflector is used to reflect Answer: sunbeams
I am an American student. My name is Vicky King. I have a big family. I have two brothers. They and I are in the same school. My grandma and grandpa live with us. They are my father's parents. My father is from England, but my mother's hometown is at the foot of the Great Wall of China. My brothers and I were all born ...
[ "worker", "doctor", "teacher", "player" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I am an American student. My name is Vicky King. I have a big family. I have two brothers. They and I are in the same school. My grandma and grandpa live with us. They are my father's parents. My father is from England, but my mother's hometown is at the foot...
Doubt usually comes along when companies talk very proudly how socially responsible they are, but Nike's decision to publish its entire list of contract suppliers on the Internet is harder to ignore. Nike's move opens a new front in companies' efforts to face their critics. As Nike states in its latest corporate respon...
[ "A New Age of Corporate Responsibility.", "Nike's Staff Management.", "Big Brands Working out Common Standards.", "Lists of Contract Suppliers." ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Doubt usually comes along when companies talk very proudly how socially responsible they are, but Nike's decision to publish its entire list of contract suppliers on the Internet is harder to ignore. Nike's move opens a new front in companies' efforts...
Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public at large. The same problem, on a smaller scale , faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little hope of raising the money needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide sh...
[ "unable to provide for the needs of the population", "financed wholly by rates and taxes", "in constant need of financial support", "run by the government or local organizations" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public at large. The same problem, on a smaller scale , faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little hope of raising the money needed from friend...
This is Scott. He has an interesting job. He works at a radio station. His radio show is from twelve o'clock at night to six o'clock in the morning. He sings well. He usually gets up at seven thirty at night. He brushes his teeth and takes a shower at ten past eight. Then he eats breakfast at nine. That's a funny time ...
[ "train station", "bus station", "radio station", "police station" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This is Scott. He has an interesting job. He works at a radio station. His radio show is from twelve o'clock at night to six o'clock in the morning. He sings well. He usually gets up at seven thirty at night. He brushes his teeth and takes a shower at ten pas...
Hello, everyone. Because of the high rate of school violence in some areas, teenagers' safety becomes a serious problem. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan! What is School Watch? School Watch is a volunteer ...
[ "check the website", "talk to the director of the plan in your grade", "be good at school work", "go to the police" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Hello, everyone. Because of the high rate of school violence in some areas, teenagers' safety becomes a serious problem. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be...
Tales From Animal Hospital David Grant David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity D...
[ "The first.", "The second.", "The third.", "Both the first and the second." ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tales From Animal Hospital David Grant David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs...
Milk sold in supermarkets is pasteurized because
[ "all raw milk is safe", "to keep bacteria from getting into the milk after the customer buys it", "the factory farmed cows produce a lot of pus in their milk", "that makes it taste better" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Milk sold in supermarkets is pasteurized because A. all raw milk is safe B. to keep bacteria from getting into the milk after the customer buys it C. the factory farmed cows produce a lot of pus in their milk D. that makes it taste better Answer:B
All schoolchildren should have "happiness" lessons up to the age of 18 to combat growing levels of depression, according to a senior government adviser. "Pupils should study subjects such as how to manage feelings, attitudes to work and money, channeling negative emotions and even how to take a critical view of the m...
[ "happiness lessons should be taught to children", "happiness lessons are just a waste of time", "formal teaching can go side by side with happiness lessons", "formal teaching should not give way to happiness lessons" ]
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The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). All schoolchildren should have "happiness" lessons up to the age of 18 to combat growing levels of depression, according to a senior government adviser. "Pupils should study subjects such as how to manage feelings, attitudes to work and money, channeling ne...
Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. Walking together, my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me, "You should have goals like climbing the mountain." Without the moun...
[ "Reaching the Top of the Mountain", "Standing at the Top of the Mountain", "Conversations between Father and Son", "How to Get to the Top of the Mountain" ]
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Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. Walking together, my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me,...