question
stringlengths
1
6.54k
choices
listlengths
4
4
answer
int64
0
3
text
stringlengths
91
6.77k
Every kid wishes to be an adult. Do you remember playing houses as a child pretending to be a grownup like your parents? Did you imagine you were a doctor, a soldier or a teacher? At that time, anything seemed more exciting than young. But now as grownups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They becom...
[ "buy Hello Kitty mobile phone accessories", "read a children's book on the subway", "work in a busy and stressful city", "collect toys they once played with" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every kid wishes to be an adult. Do you remember playing houses as a child pretending to be a grownup like your parents? Did you imagine you were a doctor, a soldier or a teacher? At that time, anything seemed more exciting than young. But now as grow...
My first job was working for a women's clothes manufacturer at the age of 15. It made me realize what I didn't want to do for my future employment. The only advantage of this job was receiving a wage at the end of the week and sometimes getting clothes for free if they were to my taste. I carried on doing this for only...
[ "the clothes made there didn't suit her taste", "she really didn't like such a boring job", "she wanted to get the right grades at school", "she didn't get well paid at the end of the week" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My first job was working for a women's clothes manufacturer at the age of 15. It made me realize what I didn't want to do for my future employment. The only advantage of this job was receiving a wage at the end of the week and sometimes getting clothes for fr...
Most American kids love Halloween treats, but a bucket of Halloween candy can be a dentist's nightmare. Some parents try to get rid of half of the candy after their children go to bed, but dentists say parents also need to separate the good kinds of treats from the bad. It is not exactly what a child eats that truly ma...
[ "They may break the child's teeth.", "They help bacteria to produce tannins", "They contain too much sugar.", "They stay in the mouth for a long time." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Most American kids love Halloween treats, but a bucket of Halloween candy can be a dentist's nightmare. Some parents try to get rid of half of the candy after their children go to bed, but dentists say parents also need to separate the good kinds of treats fr...
Bill and Chuck hated Vic and agreed to start a fight with Vic and, if the opportunity arose, to kill him. Bill and Chuck met Vic in the street outside a bar and began to push him around. Ray, Sam, and Tom, who also hated Vic, stopped to watch. Ray threw Bill a knife. Sam told Bill, "Kill him." Tom, who made no move and...
[ "not guilty, because mere presence, coupled with silent approval and intent, is not sufficient. ", "not guilty, because he did not tell Bill ahead of time that he hoped Bill would murder Vic. ", "guilty, because he had a duty to stop the killing and made no attempt to do so. ", "guilty, because he was present...
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Bill and Chuck hated Vic and agreed to start a fight with Vic and, if the opportunity arose, to kill him. Bill and Chuck met Vic in the street outside a bar and began to push him around. Ray, Sam, and Tom, who also hated Vic, stopped to watch. Ray thr...
Maurice Sendak's children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963, has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year. The book's main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper. Before long, Max's room ...
[ "To make the story more formal.", "To help challenge the children's reading skills", "To encourage children to learn more new words.", "To help children better understand the story." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Maurice Sendak's children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963, has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year. The book's main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and...
Six people were traveling in a compartment on a train. Five of them were quiet and well behaved , but the sixth was a rude young man who was causing a lot of trouble to the other passengers. At last this young man got out of the station with his two heavy bags. None of the other passengers helped him, but one of them...
[ "five of them were rude and badly behaved", "one of them was rude and badly behaved", "five were always causing trouble on the train", "only one was quiet and well behaved" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Six people were traveling in a compartment on a train. Five of them were quiet and well behaved , but the sixth was a rude young man who was causing a lot of trouble to the other passengers. At last this young man got out of the station with his two heavy b...
You and your friends are settling into your seats. The new Spider-Man movie is about to start and you've got the snacks: soda and popcorn. Food is part of what makes the movies fun. Just as the lights go out, you catch a slight smell of ... tuna fish?! You turn your head, searching for the source. Then you spot him: A ...
[ "He broke a Michigan law.", "He is likely to lose the case.", "He thinks cinema tickets are too expensive.", "He was forbidden to have snacks at the theaters." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). You and your friends are settling into your seats. The new Spider-Man movie is about to start and you've got the snacks: soda and popcorn. Food is part of what makes the movies fun. Just as the lights go out, you catch a slight smell of ... tuna fish?! You tu...
Ever walked to the shops only to find, once there, you've completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we've accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair.But now a new book suggests that we've got it all wrong. According t...
[ "the young are better at handling important things", "people's brains work best between their 40s and 60s", "ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brain", "wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Ever walked to the shops only to find, once there, you've completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we've accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair.But now...
If Kate McWilliams got a penny every time someone asked how old she was she would be on to a good thing. Easyjet says the 26-year-old is its youngest ever commercial female airline captain. She flies to around 100 destinations across the world and says most people "are pleasantly surprised and impressed" when she tells...
[ "More women will take up a pilot career,inspired by Kate.", "Kate has flown to around 100 destinations across the Europe.", "Most people like the female pilot at such a young age.", "There are more training and couses for the female pilot." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If Kate McWilliams got a penny every time someone asked how old she was she would be on to a good thing. Easyjet says the 26-year-old is its youngest ever commercial female airline captain. She flies to around 100 destinations across the world and say...
Anybody can learn to count fast if he knows the secret of following trick. Ask your friend to write any five-figure number on the blackboard. Then you write your five-figure number under it. You choose your figures so that each one with the figure above it will make nine. Tell your friend to put a third five-figure ...
[ "249834", "298344", "298342", "249832" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Anybody can learn to count fast if he knows the secret of following trick. Ask your friend to write any five-figure number on the blackboard. Then you write your five-figure number under it. You choose your figures so that each one with the figure a...
Doreen Sykora is now a junior at McGill University. She had a difficult time when she first began college. She said, "I was always well prepared for my examinations. But when I go into class to take the exam, I would fall apart. I could just _ because of nervousness and fear." Hitoshi Sakamoto, an anthropology student...
[ "They are students from the same university.", "They failed in all the examinations.", "They both had experiences of test anxiety.", "They both had the same poor studying habits." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Doreen Sykora is now a junior at McGill University. She had a difficult time when she first began college. She said, "I was always well prepared for my examinations. But when I go into class to take the exam, I would fall apart. I could just _ because of nerv...
Recently, some concerns have been raised about the health of the world's banana plants. Many media reports have said that bananas may completely disappear in the coming ten years. Bananas are one of the world's most important food crops. They are also the fourth most valuable export. Bananas do not grow from seeds. Ins...
[ "The Cavendish banana can be mainly imported from North America and Europe.", "Fungal diseases mainly affect the Cavendish banana.", "The Cavendish banana won't die out in the future.", "Panama disease affects the leaves of banana plants." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Recently, some concerns have been raised about the health of the world's banana plants. Many media reports have said that bananas may completely disappear in the coming ten years. Bananas are one of the world's most important food crops. They are also...
I was just out of college, only three days into a graduate year in England,and I was pulling a heavy bag and suitcase through the London Underground. I was also crying out of control. The day before yesterday, my uncle told me never to speak to him, his wife, or my two cousins again.Earlier, I made a joke. I didn't m...
[ "She felt sad and helpless at first, but might feel warm later.", "She was looking forward to getting help from friends.", "She expected to leave London and go back home", "She regretted making the joke, but was angry with her uncle." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I was just out of college, only three days into a graduate year in England,and I was pulling a heavy bag and suitcase through the London Underground. I was also crying out of control. The day before yesterday, my uncle told me never to speak to him, ...
Cao Min couldn't believe she was experiencing exactly what she had seen years ago in the film "Titanic". Cao and her two children from Anhui Province were traveling on board the "Liaoludu 7" on February 22. They were among the first people on the ship who were rescued by lifeboats. Cao's one-year-old son was the younge...
[ "China Marine Search and Rescue Centre quickly carried out the rescue task", "the center sent eight lifeboats and asked for help from the United Nations", "the passengers were fighting strong winds and freezing ocean water for one hour", "the ferry sank into the sea immediately it tilted on its side at 2:30 p...
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Cao Min couldn't believe she was experiencing exactly what she had seen years ago in the film "Titanic". Cao and her two children from Anhui Province were traveling on board the "Liaoludu 7" on February 22. They were among the first people on the ship...
A car driven by Dan entered land owned by and in the possession of Peter, without Peter's permission. Which, if any, of the following allegations, without additional facts, would provide a sufficient basis for a claim by Peter against Dan? I. Dan intentionally drove his car onto Peter's land. II. Dan negligently drove ...
[ "I only.", "III only.", "I, II, or III. ", "Neither I, nor II, nor III. " ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A car driven by Dan entered land owned by and in the possession of Peter, without Peter's permission. Which, if any, of the following allegations, without additional facts, would provide a sufficient basis for a claim by Peter against Dan? I. Dan intentionall...
JINTAN, JIANGSU: The 20 students -- 18 boys and 2 girls --had a thousand reasons to be proud of themselves. They had just climbed their way to the top rung out of 4 million students taking part in the Fifth National Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Contest on Tuesday evening. The 20 gold medal winners are all primary a...
[ "when the contest started", "how the contest got its name", "the 20 pupils who have won gold medals in the contest", "the 5th National Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Contest" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: JINTAN, JIANGSU: The 20 students -- 18 boys and 2 girls --had a thousand reasons to be proud of themselves. They had just climbed their way to the top rung out of 4 million students taking part in the Fifth National Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Co...
This is a true story from Guyana. One day, a boy took a piece of paper from a box. He made a paper ball and pushed it into his nose. He couldn't get it out. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldn't get the paper out, either. A week later, the paper was still in the boy's nose. His nose began to have a bad smell...
[ "he took it out", "his mother took it out", "he did nothing but cry", "he tried to take it out but failed" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: This is a true story from Guyana. One day, a boy took a piece of paper from a box. He made a paper ball and pushed it into his nose. He couldn't get it out. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldn't get the paper out, either. A week later, the ...
Three--quarters of a million tourists flock to the white beaches every year,but this booming industry has come at a price.Poisonous smoke rising from open fires,rubbish made up of plastic bottles,packets...it'S a _ from the white sands,clear waters and palm trees that we associate with the Maldives ,the paradise island...
[ "It iS much more crowded in Mal6 than in London.", "Another island will be used as a dumping ground.", "No honeymooners are willing to visit the Maldives.", "Waste on islands will be offloaded directly into the sea." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Three--quarters of a million tourists flock to the white beaches every year,but this booming industry has come at a price.Poisonous smoke rising from open fires,rubbish made up of plastic bottles,packets...it'S a _ from the white sands,clear waters and palm t...
This is a tale of two friends --- one is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest. Meet 53-year-old Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi! Their story began in 2000, when...
[ "Haixia needed someone to help him.", "They both needed a way to make money.", "They wanted to improve the environment.", "They were required to do so by local offcials." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: This is a tale of two friends --- one is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest. Meet ...
You can easily scratch a windshield with
[ "beach sand", "non-abrasive sponges", "rubber standoffs", "prophylactics" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You can easily scratch a windshield with Answer: beach sand
Which of the following is the best example of a custom-made product?
[ "graphing calculator", "light bulb", "needle nose pliers", "artificial leg" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of the following is the best example of a custom-made product? Answer: artificial leg
Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy lean? It leans because of a mistake. It has leaned almost since the day the tower was built. In 1173, the people of Pisa, Italy, wanted to build a bell tower. They wanted the tower to be the most beautiful bell tower in all of Italy. The city also needed a bell tower because ...
[ "It was sinking into the ground", "People were worried it might fall apart", "It was repaired between 1990 and 1998.", "It will need to be repaired again in 200 years." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy lean? It leans because of a mistake. It has leaned almost since the day the tower was built. In 1173, the people of Pisa, Italy, wanted to build a bell tower. They wanted the tower to be the most beautiful bell towe...
When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable , Each time he went to work, he coughed and he couldn't breathe. Working in a bakery when you are allergic to (...) flour can be painful. But Arnold stayed with the National Biscuit Company for ten years. He was a businessman and he helped them improve production. ...
[ "Arnold's bread was baked in a brick oven.", "Arnold's bread was made with unbleached flour.", "Arnold's bread was sold at a low price.", "Arnold's bread was of poor quality." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable , Each time he went to work, he coughed and he couldn't breathe. Working in a bakery when you are allergic to (...) flour can be painful. But Arnold stayed with the National Biscuit Company for ten years....
Consult the page adapted from an English dictionary and do Questions 53-56. Important words to learn: E Essential I Improver A Advanced shoot [Su:t] ^verb (shot, shot) WEAPON-1 E to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, injure or kill a person or animal by firing a bullet or arrow at them: If he's not armed, don't shoo...
[ "Shooter", "Shoot", "Shot", "Shooting" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Consult the page adapted from an English dictionary and do Questions 53-56. Important words to learn: E Essential I Improver A Advanced shoot [Su:t] ^verb (shot, shot) WEAPON-1 E to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, injure or kill a person or animal by fi...
People typically wash their hands seven times a day in the United States, but they do it at a far higher temperature than is necessary to kill germs , a new study says. The energy waste is equivalent to the fuel use of a small country. Amanda R. Carrico, a research assistant professor at the Vanderbilt Institute for ...
[ "fact and opinion", "cause and effect", "definition and classification", "time and events" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People typically wash their hands seven times a day in the United States, but they do it at a far higher temperature than is necessary to kill germs , a new study says. The energy waste is equivalent to the fuel use of a small country. Amanda R. Carrico, a ...
Good evening parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. I would like to thank you all for coming on this very special day for every student on this stage. I know how proud you must be. As we have grown over the years, there are many steps and stages we all have gone through. From learning our shapes and color1s,...
[ "a suggestion letter", "a greeting card", "a graduation speech", "a letter of congratulations" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Good evening parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. I would like to thank you all for coming on this very special day for every student on this stage. I know how proud you must be. As we have grown over the years, there are many steps and s...
London is the capital of Britain. It is located in the southeast plain of England. The Thames River goes through this city. The British have lived there for about 3,000 years. The Roman Empire intruded into Britannia Island in 54 BC. The Romans built the first wooden bridge over the Thames River. London is a world-fam...
[ "traveling", "kids", "museums", "Holidays" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). London is the capital of Britain. It is located in the southeast plain of England. The Thames River goes through this city. The British have lived there for about 3,000 years. The Roman Empire intruded into Britannia Island in 54 BC. The Romans built the fir...
Many companies use guards and expensive alarm systems to protect their property . Soon a new kind of protection will be used--robots. Engineers have been working on the first mobile robots for businesses. The robots will guard factories, warehouses and museums at night. The mobile robots will move around slowly on whee...
[ "guard factories, warehouses and museums", "send loud, painful sirens when it is stolen", "sense moving objects and signal police", "move around and do the programmed work" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Many companies use guards and expensive alarm systems to protect their property . Soon a new kind of protection will be used--robots. Engineers have been working on the first mobile robots for businesses. The robots will guard factories, warehouses an...
Once there was a granddaddy named Tom who hadn't seen his daughter Rachel in many years. Rachel had a daughter of her own named Melissa, but she and Tom had had a fight before Melissa was born. Because of that, Tom had never met Melissa. Tom's wife Marge had died many years before, so he lived alone. He liked living al...
[ "Sat down and thought about everything he wanted to say to Rachel.", "Hugged Rachel.", "Worked in his garden.", "Dropped the phone." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once there was a granddaddy named Tom who hadn't seen his daughter Rachel in many years. Rachel had a daughter of her own named Melissa, but she and Tom had had a fight before Melissa was born. Because of that, Tom had never met Melissa. Tom's wife Marge had ...
People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self control reduces during the day, according to researchers. Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were more likely to do so if the tests took place after midday, researchers found. The findings back up previo...
[ "The finding especially applies to those who behave ethically.", "Mere time of day can lead to systematic failure of organizations.", "The finding doesn't agree with that of previous studies.", "People who act morally feel guilty after telling a lie." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self control reduces during the day, according to researchers. Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were more likely to do so if the tests to...
Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University. The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her time in college focusing on academe achi...
[ "to start as a news reporter", "to work hard to get promoted", "to be brave enough to risk failing", "not to waste time doing what they dislike" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University. The first lady told the 170 graduates that she s...
Of Chinese secondary school students top ten heroes,Mao Zedong,ranks number one and Olympic track gold medal winner,Liu Xiang,ranks fifth,according to a survey conducted by All-China Women's Federation (ACWF). Late Chinese leaders,Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai,and revolutionary martyrs,Liu Hulan and Dong Cunrui,all have re...
[ "in a newspaper", "in a magazine", "in a history book", "in a report" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Of Chinese secondary school students top ten heroes,Mao Zedong,ranks number one and Olympic track gold medal winner,Liu Xiang,ranks fifth,according to a survey conducted by All-China Women's Federation (ACWF). Late Chinese leaders,Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai,an...
Beijing ?(13, July) China sent up a new data relays atellite , Tianlian I -02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking . The satellite was launched on a Long-March-SC carrier rocke...
[ "Shenzhou VIII is a manned spaceship.", "Tiangong- I will dock with three Shenzhou spaceships next year.", "the satellite is of great importance to China's space exploration.", "china's first ^a06 docking will be done in the second half of next year." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Beijing ?(13, July) China sent up a new data relays atellite , Tianlian I -02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking ...
Dear Peter, My name is Frank. I am from America. Here is a picture of my friends. We are in the same grade. Look at the picture, in the middle, you can see my friend Jimmy. He likes all the sports. He likes to eat apples and French fries. You can see Helen in the picture, too. Helen likes math. Her favorite food is mea...
[ "Because Beijing Opera is boring", "Because Beijing Opera is bad", "Because Beijing Opera is fun", "Because they can't understand it." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Peter, My name is Frank. I am from America. Here is a picture of my friends. We are in the same grade. Look at the picture, in the middle, you can see my friend Jimmy. He likes all the sports. He likes to eat apples and French fries. You can see Helen in...
Consumers at the Whale Inside Dark Restaurant are led by a waiter with night - vision Goggles . Inside Dark Restaurant in prefix = st1 /Beijing, a table of 30 diners was getting quarrelsome."I'm touching your head!"said one, like a talkative child. "Who just said that?"another replied. Such voices floated across the 90...
[ "lowering social inhibitions", "heightening the sense of taste", "breaking the ice easily for some shy persons", "becoming an Internet daters' centre" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Consumers at the Whale Inside Dark Restaurant are led by a waiter with night - vision Goggles . Inside Dark Restaurant in prefix = st1 /Beijing, a table of 30 diners was getting quarrelsome."I'm touching your head!"said one, like a talkative child. "W...
Americans plan parties for many reasons. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious or national holidays. But some parties are especially American. For example, a group of neighbors may gather on their street to eat food, play music and visit with one another. This is called a block ...
[ "relieve people's pressure", "have meaningful birthday parties with low cost", "make birthday parties meaningful and costly", "spread America's culture" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Americans plan parties for many reasons. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious or national holidays. But some parties are especially American. For example, a group of neighbors may gather on their street to eat food, p...
Here are some news from China Daily in February, 2016. 1. Air quality in 271 out of 338 prefecture-level or above cities failed to meet national standards on the Chinese New Year Eve to 6 am the next morning on Feb 8, primarily because of pollution caused by firecrackers . 2. According to data released by CCTV, th...
[ "Cities.", "Firecrackers.", "Population.", "Movies." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Here are some news from China Daily in February, 2016. 1. Air quality in 271 out of 338 prefecture-level or above cities failed to meet national standards on the Chinese New Year Eve to 6 am the next morning on Feb 8, primarily because of pollution caused ...
Dryden is on trial on a charge of driving while intoxicated. When Dryden was booked at the police station, a videotape was made that showed him unsteady, abusive, and speaking in a slurred manner. If the prosecutor lays a foundation properly identifying the tape, should the court admit it in evidence and permit it to b...
[ "Yes, because it is an admission. ", "Yes, because its value is not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice. ", "No, because the privilege against selfincrimination is applicable. ", "No, because specific instances of conduct cannot be proved by extrinsic evidence" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dryden is on trial on a charge of driving while intoxicated. When Dryden was booked at the police station, a videotape was made that showed him unsteady, abusive, and speaking in a slurred manner. If the prosecutor lays a foundation properly identifyi...
Every successful independence movement needs a leader. The leader of the Indian independence movement was Mohandas Gandhi. He was born into a Hindu family. As a young man, Gandhi studied law in London. The Hindu leaders had threatened to punish him. But he went to London anyhow. Gandhi believed in fighting without weap...
[ "In 1917.", "In 1946.", "In 1947.", "In 1948." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every successful independence movement needs a leader. The leader of the Indian independence movement was Mohandas Gandhi. He was born into a Hindu family. As a young man, Gandhi studied law in London. The Hindu leaders had threatened to punish him. But he we...
Today we tell about Louisa May Alcott. She wrote . In 1868, an American publisher asked Louisa May Alcott to write a book for girls. At first, she was not sure if she wanted to do it. She said she didn't like girls. However, she decided to write the book finally. She told about her experiences growing up in the northea...
[ "1832", "1848", "1850", "1868" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today we tell about Louisa May Alcott. She wrote . In 1868, an American publisher asked Louisa May Alcott to write a book for girls. At first, she was not sure if she wanted to do it. She said she didn't like girls. However, she decided to write the book fina...
A grass snake may make its home in
[ "a jungle", "a desert", "a neighborhood", "a swamp" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A grass snake may make its home in Answer: a neighborhood
For any person who must speak in public, to business or pleasure groups, humor is a helpful, and necessary, tool for getting your message across. Why does humor work a lot? There are several reasons. People will enjoy what you have to say if it is presented with humor. But, more importantly, if you are in a situation w...
[ "Two.", "Three.", "Four.", "Five." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For any person who must speak in public, to business or pleasure groups, humor is a helpful, and necessary, tool for getting your message across. Why does humor work a lot? There are several reasons. People will enjoy what you have to say if it is pre...
Down on the beach of Dover,56-year-old Channel swimmer Jackie Cobell bravely set off for Calais.The time was 6:40 am.28 hours and 44 minutes later the exhausted,successful mother from Kent crawled to the shore and walked proudly into the record books.After five years in training,Mrs.Cobell became the slowest person t...
[ "Mrs.Cobell crossed the Channel in order to set a slowest record.", "Mrs.Cobell raised $2,000 in all.", "Mrs.Cobell used to swim very well.", "Mrs.Cobell crossed the Channel in a day." ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Down on the beach of Dover,56-year-old Channel swimmer Jackie Cobell bravely set off for Calais.The time was 6:40 am.28 hours and 44 minutes later the exhausted,successful mother from Kent crawled to the shore and walked proudly into the record book...
Humans are well-equipped for life on Earth. But in space, it is different. Low or _ changes how the blood flows and causes motion sickness, muscle loss and tiredness. Weightlessness can also cause bone loss. But scientists are experimenting with little worms to better understand how space travel affects astronauts. The...
[ "has exactly the same DNA as human", "is harmful to human", "is often used in agricultural research", "has a short life period" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Humans are well-equipped for life on Earth. But in space, it is different. Low or _ changes how the blood flows and causes motion sickness, muscle loss and tiredness. Weightlessness can also cause bone loss. But scientists are experimenting with littl...
Bill is only fifteen years old,but he's already very rich.Two years ago,Bill began a football website for young people. "I became interested in computers when I was 8 years old because my father's job is with computers.As a little boy,I also loved football and so I decided to make a website,especially for people of my...
[ "Money is the most important", "Nothing is impossible", "Never too late to learn", "Love me, love my dog" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Bill is only fifteen years old,but he's already very rich.Two years ago,Bill began a football website for young people. "I became interested in computers when I was 8 years old because my father's job is with computers.As a little boy,I also loved football a...
It is evening,an old cock is sitting in a tall tree. A fox comes to the tree and looks at the cock . "Hello,Mr Cock. I have some good news for you," says the fox. "Oh?" says the cock,"what is it?" "All the animals are good friends now. Let's be friends,too. Please come down and play with me." "Fine!" says the cock,"I'm...
[ "the fox", "the cock", "the dog", "other animals" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is evening,an old cock is sitting in a tall tree. A fox comes to the tree and looks at the cock . "Hello,Mr Cock. I have some good news for you," says the fox. "Oh?" says the cock,"what is it?" "All the animals are good friends now. Let's be friend...
A change to the environment can be
[ "a toad finding a home", "turtles eating small pellets", "birds swimming in a pond", "flowers poking through snow" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A change to the environment can be Answer: flowers poking through snow
Today Chinese people can enjoy longer and more holidays, such as the two"Gold Week Holidays" -- the Spring Festival, National Day and Mid-autumn Festival and so on. They have more time to travel. Rising incomes also make it possible for ordinary Chinese people to travel abroad . Zhang Haitao, a middle school student i...
[ "a middle school teacher", "a Japanese student", "a tour guide", "a middle school student" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today Chinese people can enjoy longer and more holidays, such as the two"Gold Week Holidays" -- the Spring Festival, National Day and Mid-autumn Festival and so on. They have more time to travel. Rising incomes also make it possible for ordinary Chinese peop...
On the first day of class, Mr. Whiteson gave us a lecture about a creature called cattytiger, a kind of cat-like animal that completely disappeared during the Ice Age. He passed round a skull as he talked, and we all felt interested and took notes while listening. Later, we had a test about that. When he returned my...
[ "we simply believed our teacher very much", "we took notes carelessly", "we hadn't watched the skull carefully enough", "Mr. Whiteson spoke too fast" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). On the first day of class, Mr. Whiteson gave us a lecture about a creature called cattytiger, a kind of cat-like animal that completely disappeared during the Ice Age. He passed round a skull as he talked, and we all felt interested and took notes while li...
Three men were travelling across the desert when their car broke down. There were no other traffics, so their only hope was to walk. Before they set off, they looked around in the car for useful things to take with them. One of the men took a bottle of whisky. Another took an umbrella. The third unscrewed a door from t...
[ "travel with the caravan", "buy a caravan", "rent the caravan", "put the caravan together" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Three men were travelling across the desert when their car broke down. There were no other traffics, so their only hope was to walk. Before they set off, they looked around in the car for useful things to take with them. One of the men took a bottle o...
A dog found shot in the head and face with a pellet gun, stuffed in a garbage bag and left to die is recovering from his injuries at an animal clinic in Texas. The bag containing the 3-year-old male mixed breed was discovered tied to a fence in Conroe, Texas, earlier this month. When local residents opened the bag, t...
[ "being shot by its owner", "tied to a fence near an animal clinic", "in a horrible physical state", "hiding from its owner inside a bag" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A dog found shot in the head and face with a pellet gun, stuffed in a garbage bag and left to die is recovering from his injuries at an animal clinic in Texas. The bag containing the 3-year-old male mixed breed was discovered tied to a fence in Conroe, Texa...
Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, continues to show off ideas for the future. The Q80 Inspiration here in Paris is an excellent piece of work, perhaps a concept elegant enough to make us forget that Infiniti's former Hong Kong-based president, Johan de Nysschen, moved to take over General Motors' Cadillac car brand in J...
[ "An introduction of the Q80 Inspiration.", "A promotion of The Q80 Inspiration", "The future of the Q80 Inspiration", "The history of the Q80 Inspiration" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, continues to show off ideas for the future. The Q80 Inspiration here in Paris is an excellent piece of work, perhaps a concept elegant enough to make us forget that Infiniti's former Hong Kong-based president, Johan de...
Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation,it will tell you the potential of that nation. Today in prefix = st1 /America,if you ask the high school students to list their heroes,their choice would probably fall ...
[ "who are not bright but are good-looking", "who are rich but are strict with themselves", "who are talented for some area but lead an improper life", "who are perfect in all areas" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation,it will tell you the potential of that nation. Today in prefix = st1 /America,if you ask the high s...
China is a nation with a rich culture in handwriting. "Even though the computer is widely used today, Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands," said a Chinese government official . Nowadays, the computer has become a very useful tool to help people to write. As people use computers more often t...
[ "By punishing people who can't write correctly.", "By controlling people's use of computers.", "By using information technology.", "By asking them to write everything with hands." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). China is a nation with a rich culture in handwriting. "Even though the computer is widely used today, Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands," said a Chinese government official . Nowadays, the computer has become a very useful tool ...
Save the Childrenis the world's leading independent organization for children that works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted the "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" in 1922 which was adopted by the ...
[ "founded in 1922 by Eglantyne Jebb", "joining the League of Nations in 1924", "only cooperating with the local government", "concerning children's physical and mental health" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Save the Childrenis the world's leading independent organization for children that works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted the "Declaration ...
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediate liking to a person you have just met? We often get the first impression of a person based on the color1 of a person's skin or the manner in which he or she dressed. Meaning is conveyed not only by words or verbal languages but also by nonverbal communica...
[ "Meaning can be conveyed both by words and body language.", "We can use nonverbal communication to learn about a person's emotional states.", "We often get the first impression by what a person says.", "The first impression can affect what we will do in the following." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediate liking to a person you have just met? We often get the first impression of a person based on the color1 of a person's skin or the manner in which he or she dressed. Meaning is conveyed not only...
Have you thanked your grandma today? You might want to consider it. A recent study found that kids live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives. Most animals die soon after their childbearing years are over. Women, however, often live for many years after they stop having kids. To try to understand...
[ "kids live longer when grandmothers take part in their daily lives", "most animals die soon after their childbearing years are over", "women often live for many years after they stop having kids", "grandchildren are less likely to live into adulthood if their grandmothers are alive" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you thanked your grandma today? You might want to consider it. A recent study found that kids live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives. Most animals die soon after their childbearing years are over. Women, however, often li...
No one is glad to hear that his body has to be cut open by a surgeon and part of it taken out. Today, however, we needn't worry about feeling pain during the operation. The sick person falls into a kind of sleep, and when he awakes, the operation is finished. But these happy conditions are fairly new. It is not many y...
[ "felt nothing", "felt very comfortable", "still felt pain", "would die" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: No one is glad to hear that his body has to be cut open by a surgeon and part of it taken out. Today, however, we needn't worry about feeling pain during the operation. The sick person falls into a kind of sleep, and when he awakes, the operation is ...
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. ...
[ "impress the party guests", "arrive at the party sooner", "test his invention", "show his skill in walking on wheels" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he li...
Ma Yun was born on October 15,1964 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He is the founder of Alibaba Group. At the age of 10, Ma Yun took an interest in English. Each morning, he rode his bike to Hangzhou Hotel to talk with foreigners. In 1988, he became an English teacher. Then Ma Yun met Bill Aho, an American businessman...
[ "10", "24", "31", "35" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Ma Yun was born on October 15,1964 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He is the founder of Alibaba Group. At the age of 10, Ma Yun took an interest in English. Each morning, he rode his bike to Hangzhou Hotel to talk with foreigners. In 1988, he became ...
Eating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that control how much we eat...
[ "There is a link between eating speed and energy intake.", "Eating at a slow speed may help feel hungry.", "Eating too fast may damage your stomach.", "Eating rate may affect processes controlling how much we eat." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Eating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship b...
If a thing is going to be a planet, it must orbit in a certain amount of time, which can exclude
[ "mercury", "the ninth planet", "the third planet", "venus" ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If a thing is going to be a planet, it must orbit in a certain amount of time, which can exclude Answer: the ninth planet
My grandfather was a teacher.He was the headmaster of a school for boys between the ages of thirteen and eighteen.I know that he was a kind and gentle man at heart,because when I was young (and he was old),he gave me presents and seated me on his knees,and told me stories.But I believe the boys at his school were afrai...
[ "went red and could not return my grandfather's look", "looked back at my grandfather's red face", "changed another one", "went red in the face because his shoes were dirty" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My grandfather was a teacher.He was the headmaster of a school for boys between the ages of thirteen and eighteen.I know that he was a kind and gentle man at heart,because when I was young (and he was old),he gave me presents and seated me on his knee...
First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out." Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck . I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on them." Th...
[ "he has not stood up yet.", "he has not yet got up.", "he has not walked up yet.", "he has not yet come downstairs." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out." Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck ...
Many French academics,teachers and parents complain because they feel that intellectual levels are falling rapidly!The figures prove it:young people visit museums less,spend their lives chatting on the Internet,read nothing but Stephen King,while watching American soaps such as Friends or reality shows like Star Academ...
[ "Music.", "Sport.", "Cinema.", "TV." ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many French academics,teachers and parents complain because they feel that intellectual levels are falling rapidly!The figures prove it:young people visit museums less,spend their lives chatting on the Internet,read nothing but Stephen King,while watching Ame...
Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words. For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We ...
[ "Charm of the Detour", "The Road to Bravery", "Creativity out of Necessity", "Road trip and Country Life" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words. For years we made the long drive fro...
Zambia is a country in southern Africa. More than half of the population is very poor, and companies pay people very little money for their work. One woman named Sylvia Banda had a dream to become a successful businesswoman and build her own brand . So, after finishing high school, Banda went to college to learn how t...
[ "It is the name of a small restaurant in Zambia.", "It has become a valuable company that has many workers.", "It builds hotels and restaurants outside of Zambia.", "It pays for its workers to go to college." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Zambia is a country in southern Africa. More than half of the population is very poor, and companies pay people very little money for their work. One woman named Sylvia Banda had a dream to become a successful businesswoman and build her own brand . ...
There are many different kinds of parrots. Some are quite big. Others are small. Many people like them because they often have beautiful colours, and because they can "talk". No one knows why parrots can talk. Most birds cannot talk. Some people say that parrots can talk because they have big, thick tongues . But so...
[ "they often have beautiful coulours", "they can \"talk\"", "they can dance", "A and B" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are many different kinds of parrots. Some are quite big. Others are small. Many people like them because they often have beautiful colours, and because they can "talk". No one knows why parrots can talk. Most birds cannot talk. Some people say t...
A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife' s birthday. The price didn't matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left....
[ "his wife", "his mother-in-law", "his own mother", "no one" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife' s birthday. The price didn't matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, h...
In late February, US President Obama appointed Gary Locke (Luo Jiahui) as the US secretary of commerce. The appointment has caused an excitement in China. The reasons are simple. First, the US and China are two of the world's biggest economies. In recent years they have enjoyed close trade relations. Now, with the glob...
[ "ChineseAmericans no longer care about the cultural background", "Chu and Locke will bring changes to the Obama administration", "some experts think Locke and Chu will probably act in US interests", "some experts think Locke and Chu will probably adopt the hard line towards China" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In late February, US President Obama appointed Gary Locke (Luo Jiahui) as the US secretary of commerce. The appointment has caused an excitement in China. The reasons are simple. First, the US and China are two of the world's biggest economies. In recent year...
Which would an alligator eat
[ "spider", "crab", "squid", "tilapia" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which would an alligator eat Answer: tilapia
The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for everyone .I...
[ "Everyone knows the importance of this plan.", "Not all people do what the plan tells them to do.", "Most people put the plan into practice.", "No one wants to do with this plan." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sun...
According to decades-long research, women who took low to moderate daily doses of aspirin had a reduced death rate, especially from heart disease. The research, based on data from a major trial that has tracked almost 80,000 women since 1976, found that women who reported using aspirin on a regular basis had a 25 perc...
[ "heart disease", "cancer", "lose of memory", "aspirin side effects" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: According to decades-long research, women who took low to moderate daily doses of aspirin had a reduced death rate, especially from heart disease. The research, based on data from a major trial that has tracked almost 80,000 women since 1976, found t...
Today is fine.The sky is blue.Now it'snine o'clock in the morning.There's a sports meeting in the forest on the big mountain. Look,a horse,a panda and a cat are running.Over there a dog and two tigers are jumping.Two monkeys are climbing the trees.Four birds are flying around and singing. There's some other animals the...
[ "Fourteen", "Six", "Eleven", "eighteen" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today is fine.The sky is blue.Now it'snine o'clock in the morning.There's a sports meeting in the forest on the big mountain. Look,a horse,a panda and a cat are running.Over there a dog and two tigers are jumping.Two monkeys are climbing the trees.Four birds ...
During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our bodies rest while we are sleeping. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. When we are asleep, our bodies grow most. When children feel tired and angry, they usually need more sleep. We can get our lessons better, and we feel better, too, when we h...
[ "Too much air.", "Not enough fresh air.", "Too much cold air.", "Too much sleep." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our bodies rest while we are sleeping. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. When we are asleep, our bodies grow most. When children feel tired and angry, they usually need more sle...
A few years ago I was on a bicycle trip when I got off my bike for a rest. I sat down on the grass. A few seconds later, I was covered in ants. They were swarming all over me so I got up and brushed them off. It was a strange experience but I soon forgot about it. A couple of years later, I was living in Jordan. I had ...
[ "Because the experience with the ants presents a sharp contrast to that with the cockroach later.", "Because the author wants to show her preference to the ants and her dislike for the cockroaches.", "Because both ants and cockroaches are creepy crawlies that the author dislikes.", "Because meeting the ants i...
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A few years ago I was on a bicycle trip when I got off my bike for a rest. I sat down on the grass. A few seconds later, I was covered in ants. They were swarming all over me so I got up and brushed them off. It was a strange experience but I soon for...
Do you plan to study at American University ?It takes a long time to get accepted at most American schools,perhaps as much as a year.That's why you should start choosing a school as soon as possible.It's also a good idea to apply to several different schools,so that you'll have a better chance of being accepted at one....
[ "Sources of information about US university.", "Different kinds of American universities.", "The difference between colleges and universities.", "How to get accepted at a university." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you plan to study at American University ?It takes a long time to get accepted at most American schools,perhaps as much as a year.That's why you should start choosing a school as soon as possible.It's also a good idea to apply to several different schools,...
40 years ago the idea of disabled people doing sport was never heard of. But when the yearly games for the disabled were started at Stoke Mandeville, England in 1948 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann, the situation began to change. Sir Ludwig Guttmann, who had been driven to England in 1939 from Nazi Germany, had been asked by th...
[ "40 years", "21 years", "10 years", "9 years" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 40 years ago the idea of disabled people doing sport was never heard of. But when the yearly games for the disabled were started at Stoke Mandeville, England in 1948 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann, the situation began to change. Sir Ludwig Guttmann, who had been driv...
Traffic TV Avoid the jams -- see where tailbacks are before you set off and while on the move. Traffic TV is free to use on your personal computer and only PS4 per month (see below for other network charges) on your mobile. How does it work? Over 7,500 Trafficmaster cameras monitor traffic flow on over 8,000 miles of m...
[ "About 120 days.", "About 127 days.", "Five months.", "Six months." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Traffic TV Avoid the jams -- see where tailbacks are before you set off and while on the move. Traffic TV is free to use on your personal computer and only PS4 per month (see below for other network charges) on your mobile. How does it work? Over 7,500 Traffi...
A komodo dragon's body temperature would be highest if immersed in
[ "lava", "apple juice", "liquid nitrogen", "water" ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A komodo dragon's body temperature would be highest if immersed in Answer: lava
It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after catching, because it is too small, or you just don't want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encou...
[ "Taking the hook off it.", "Removing its scales.", "Touching its eves", "Holding it in your hand." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after catching, because it is too small, or you just don't want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population s...
A student is measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder. The student is not tall enough to read the measurement at eye level. Which of these is the best action for the student to take to read the measurement correctly?
[ "stand on a chair", "estimate the amount", "pour out some of the liquid until it is at eye level", "move the graduated cylinder to a lower table" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A student is measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder. The student is not tall enough to read the measurement at eye level. Which of these is the best action for the student to take to read the measurement correctly? A. stand on a chair B. estimate the amou...
Every people has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are on colors. Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red hot they are very angry about something. The small hot tasting...
[ "a white day", "a black day", "a red day", "a green day" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every people has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are on colors. Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red h...
Thousands of years ago, birthdays were considered special days. On birthdays, the bad spirits were able to harm you and change your life. It was believed that the only way to solve the problem was to have your friends and family around you, so that good wishes and presents would keep the bad spirits away. Also, noisema...
[ "the functions of the noises made on birthdays.", "how to scare away the bad spirits on birthdays", "how birthdays came about", "the origin of a famous day Christmas" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Thousands of years ago, birthdays were considered special days. On birthdays, the bad spirits were able to harm you and change your life. It was believed that the only way to solve the problem was to have your friends and family around you, so that go...
Al Ossinger,an experienced mountain guide,knew it was time to leave Longs Peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park,and get off'quickly.The sky had turned threatening dark,and his ice ax at times gave out upset sounds.Suddenly,as Ossinger was crossing a large mass of rock,both hands pressed against it for balanc...
[ "we all should try to avoid all thunderstorms", "we should make full use of the lightening", "we should recognize the positive effects of lightning", "we should learn about the lightning as much as possible" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Al Ossinger,an experienced mountain guide,knew it was time to leave Longs Peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park,and get off'quickly.The sky had turned threatening dark,and his ice ax at times gave out upset sounds.Suddenly,as Ossinger was crossing ...
At Christmas,1871,Edison,the famous American scientist,got married to Mary. Lots of their friends came to their wedding ceremony . At about two in the afternoon,Edison suddenly thought out a good way to solve the problem on the automatic telegraph after the wedding. So he said to the bride ,"I'll have to go to the fact...
[ "asked lots of his friends to come to his birthday party", "became a famous scientist", "got married to Mary", "Stayed at home with his bride most of the time" ]
2
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: At Christmas,1871,Edison,the famous American scientist,got married to Mary. Lots of their friends came to their wedding ceremony . At about two in the afternoon,Edison suddenly thought out a good way to solve the problem on the automatic telegraph aft...
Greg Evans started to study film at Ryerson University, but had a change of heart and switched to social work at George Brown College in second year.Yet the college recognized only one of Evans' general-interest credits from Ryerson , and also made him take English all over again although he had passed it at universit...
[ "He was considered to be unqualified for social work.", "His previous credits were not all recognized.", "He wasn't able to get enough credits.", "His English didn't reach the required standard." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Greg Evans started to study film at Ryerson University, but had a change of heart and switched to social work at George Brown College in second year.Yet the college recognized only one of Evans' general-interest credits from Ryerson , and also made him take ...
18:00 Children's World 19:00 News 19:45 Around the World 20:20 Movie: A Nurse's Day 21:50 Message from the Market 22:20 Modern Arts 23:00 End CCTV4 18:30 Modern English 19:00 Women's Life 19:30 Culture and Life 20:45 Volleyball match: China-America 22:30 English News 22:50 English Movie: Gone with the world 00:30 End N...
[ "20", "25", "30", "40" ]
0
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 18:00 Children's World 19:00 News 19:45 Around the World 20:20 Movie: A Nurse's Day 21:50 Message from the Market 22:20 Modern Arts 23:00 End CCTV4 18:30 Modern English 19:00 Women's Life 19:30 Culture and Life 20:45 Volleyball match: China-America 22:30 Engl...
Our "Mommy and Me" time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were our in our front yards, watching seven children of age six and under ride their bikes up and down. "I wish I could take one of my children out alone," said Christie. Then we worked out a plan. When Christie tak...
[ "Having brothers and sisters is fun", "it's tiring to look after three children", "every kid needs parents' full attention", "parents should watch others' kids" ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Our "Mommy and Me" time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were our in our front yards, watching seven children of age six and under ride their bikes up and down. "I wish I could take one of my children out alone,...
Unknown to most Facebook users, the social network actually offers a lot of privacy controls and security features which can help you lock your account, so you can speak freely. If it's used properly, you'll never have to worry about whether you will have to "friend" your boss or your mom. You can friend anyone you wan...
[ "Surfing the Internet.", "Setting safety protection.", "Sharing personal information.", "Making foreign friends." ]
1
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Unknown to most Facebook users, the social network actually offers a lot of privacy controls and security features which can help you lock your account, so you can speak freely. If it's used properly, you'll never have to worry about whether you will ...
Every electronic gadget needs good memory. A music player stores songs, albums and playlists. A computer holds schoolwork and programs and remembers how far a player has advanced in his or her favorite game. Mobile phones store names, numbers and hundreds of texts. Now, scientists in California say they have come up ...
[ "To detect disease at the earliest point.", "To help improve the memory.", "To help people build a body.", "To replace many electronic gadgets." ]
0
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every electronic gadget needs good memory. A music player stores songs, albums and playlists. A computer holds schoolwork and programs and remembers how far a player has advanced in his or her favorite game. Mobile phones store names, numbers and hu...
an example of converting potential energy to kinetic energy is
[ "a resting bird", "a still rock", "our own sun", "cars spinning tires" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: an example of converting potential energy to kinetic energy is Answer: cars spinning tires
American schools begin in September after a long summer vacation . There are two terms in a school year: the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children go to public schools . High school students take only four or five subjects at a time. They usually go to...
[ "In July students don't need to go to school because of vacation.", "Students have the same classes every day.", "Students don't have homework for every class.", "Most American children go to public schools." ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). American schools begin in September after a long summer vacation . There are two terms in a school year: the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children go to public schools . High school students ...
Today is Friday. Peter has six classes today. He goes to school at 7:30 a.m. At 8:00 a.m., he begins his first class. The first class is English. At 9:00 a.m., he has math. Peter likes math because it's interesting. At 10:00 a.m. she has a biology class. Peter thinks it's very boring. Then at 11:00 a.m., he has a histo...
[ "he likes art and P.E. classes", "he has a history class", "he has no class", "the classes are easy and interesting" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today is Friday. Peter has six classes today. He goes to school at 7:30 a.m. At 8:00 a.m., he begins his first class. The first class is English. At 9:00 a.m., he has math. Peter likes math because it's interesting. At 10:00 a.m. she has a biology class. Pete...
Moving water in a river is considered a renewable resource because it
[ "carries dissolved oxygen", "easily erodes sediments", "is made of natural gas", "can be recycled by nature over time" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Moving water in a river is considered a renewable resource because it Answer: can be recycled by nature over time
How Women Were Freed From Their Homes As late as 1800, a woman's only place was in her home. Women in business were unheard of. No respectable woman would dream of entering what was strictly a "man's world". Even if she would, what could she do? Men were sure that no woman could do a job well outside her home. This w...
[ "soon after 1800", "when Nightingale became famous", "at the beginning of this century", "after the typewriter came into being" ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How Women Were Freed From Their Homes As late as 1800, a woman's only place was in her home. Women in business were unheard of. No respectable woman would dream of entering what was strictly a "man's world". Even if she would, what could she do? Men were sur...
The Lionfish Invasion! Lionfish are popular saltwater aquarium fish all over the world, especially in the United States. Nowadays, they also live in Atlantic waters off the East Coast of the United States. These lionfish are what scientists call an invasive species or an "alien invader." Local divers off the coast ...
[ "Lionfish got into the Atlantic Ocean in 2002.", "Lionfish will not live long in the new environment.", "Lionfish is a popular aquarium fish in the United States.", "Lionfish has been populating the waters of the Atlantic Ocean." ]
3
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Lionfish Invasion! Lionfish are popular saltwater aquarium fish all over the world, especially in the United States. Nowadays, they also live in Atlantic waters off the East Coast of the United States. These lionfish are what scientists call an invasive ...
I'm a Chinese student studying in Canada. I have been a boarder with the Carsons for more than a year and a half. The Carsons live in their own house, which has four bedrooms including the one in the basement which I live in. Judy does all the work in the house and Andrew is responsible for the work in the garden...
[ "Because she did not want to leave her own house.", "Because she was in rather poor health and could not come.", "Because she did not have a good relationship with her son-in-law.", "Because the speaker lived there and there was no other room for her to live in." ]
2
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I'm a Chinese student studying in Canada. I have been a boarder with the Carsons for more than a year and a half. The Carsons live in their own house, which has four bedrooms including the one in the basement which I live in. Judy does all the work in t...
In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell. My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college a...
[ "wanted to study by herself", "fell in love and got married", "suffered from a serious illness", "decided to look after her grandma" ]
3
Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different...
We have a strange and strong belief in the idea of perfection. Driven by our culture, we struggle for an unattainable ideal: If I have the perfect parents, perfect grades, perfect..., then I would be happy. We seek what we can't have without remembering that we don't actually need to be perfect. Imperfection allows us ...
[ "see becoming perfect as our responsibility", "deal with what we hope to do first", "set a goal of perfection in our life", "worry about our future dreams" ]
1
The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We have a strange and strong belief in the idea of perfection. Driven by our culture, we struggle for an unattainable ideal: If I have the perfect parents, perfect grades, perfect..., then I would be happy. We seek what we can't have without remembering that ...