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The first day of school, our professor introduced an old lady Rose to us. "Why are you in college at such an age?" I asked her. She replied, "I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" We became friends quickly. At the end of the term I invited Rose to make a speech to our football team. I...	[ "Laughing every day", "Never too old to learn", "Growing old and growing up", "How to stay young and being happy" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The first day of school, our professor introduced an old lady Rose to us. "Why are you in college at such an age?" I asked her. She replied, "I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" We became friends quickly. At the en...
Which are likeliest to repel one another?	[ "two mighty oak trees", "two ice cream cones", "two pieces of silverware", "two bottles of water" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which are likeliest to repel one another? A. two mighty oak trees B. two ice cream cones C. two pieces of silverware D. two bottles of water Answer:C
Which of these could contribute to a species' demise?	[ "An abundance of vegetation", "A good supply of prey", "Adequate shelter and companionship", "A long period without rainfall" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which of these could contribute to a species' demise? A. An abundance of vegetation B. A good supply of prey C. Adequate shelter and companionship D. A long period without rainfall Answer:D
Pocket money means that you have money in your pocket that you can spend. You may get a regular amount of money from your parents or grandparents , for example , every week or once a month. How much pocket money should you get ? That depends on what your parents or grandparents can afford, how many kids there are in yo...	[ "what pocket money means", "we should get more pocket money", "to save more and more pocket money.", "handling pocket money is useful." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Pocket money means that you have money in your pocket that you can spend. You may get a regular amount of money from your parents or grandparents , for example , every week or once a month. How much pocket money should you get ? That depends on what your pare...
Today, in many high schools, teaching is now a technical miracle of computer labs, digital cameras, DVD players and laptops. Teachers can e-mail parents, post messages for students on online bulletin(,) boards, and take attendance with a quick movement of a mouse. Even though we are now living in the digital age, the b...	[ "teachers' good instruction", "advanced technology", "teachers' encouragement", "personal connection" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today, in many high schools, teaching is now a technical miracle of computer labs, digital cameras, DVD players and laptops. Teachers can e-mail parents, post messages for students on online bulletin(,) boards, and take attendance with a quick movemen...
What does a UFO look like? Do you believe there are aliens outside the earth? Maybe nobody can tell us exactly, but some of us believe that we humans are not alone in this world. We have friends living outside the earth. And a lot of people in the world think they really have seen a UFO flying in the sky. Now many scie...	[ "UFO is short for Unidentified Flying Object.", "Some people from some cities said that they saw the UFO on August 20 th,2011.", "The pilot could exactly make sure what he had seen.", "Many of us are interested in the UFO." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What does a UFO look like? Do you believe there are aliens outside the earth? Maybe nobody can tell us exactly, but some of us believe that we humans are not alone in this world. We have friends living outside the earth. And a lot of people in the world think...
A snail's shell provides the snail with	[ "food.", "energy.", "protection.", "transportation." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A snail's shell provides the snail with Answer: protection.
Shanghai is a nice city. The weather here is mild , that is, it is neither too hot nor too cold. It changes from season to season. Now many tall buildings have been set up one after another. But at the same time, the city is full of people. As a result, the traffic is terrible. Traffic jams happen during the rush h...	[ "by taxi", "by bike", "on foot", "by bus" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Shanghai is a nice city. The weather here is mild , that is, it is neither too hot nor too cold. It changes from season to season. Now many tall buildings have been set up one after another. But at the same time, the city is full of people. As a result, the ...
Besides the pain, what bothered Yang Zhihong the most during an operation were the female nurses in the operation room. "It couldn't be more embarrassing," said the 23-year-old senior student from Beijing Foreign Studies University, who underwent an operation at Peking University Third Hospital in March, for reasons o...	[ "Male nurses will be much more popular than female nurses in China.", "Of all the registered nurses in Beijing male nurses make up more than 2%.", "The percentage of male nurses in the European countries is 90%.", "Female nurses tend to keep calmer in face of emergency than male nurses." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Besides the pain, what bothered Yang Zhihong the most during an operation were the female nurses in the operation room. "It couldn't be more embarrassing," said the 23-year-old senior student from Beijing Foreign Studies University, who underwent an ...
I still remember my college days after I was initiallygiven my assignments of writing different papers. I enjoyed my first week with new friends and teachers as they were quite friendly and sociable. But I didn't realize that there was a dark era in my life, which was the horrifying day after I found that my term paper...	[ "search the library for some books related to the papers", "seek help from a professional student", "relax himself and take little notice of his work", "review the books they learned during the class" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I still remember my college days after I was initiallygiven my assignments of writing different papers. I enjoyed my first week with new friends and teachers as they were quite friendly and sociable. But I didn't realize that there was a dark era in m...
You may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine . Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers are adding it to many products, from potato c...	[ "getting enough sleep can make people energetic", "headaches and feeling tired are common in teenagers", "food makers don't add much caffeine to many products now", "caffeine is good and useful for teenagers' study" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). You may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine . Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But ...
Upcoming Audition(,) The Musical Sweeney Todd Executive Director: Paul German Director: Calvin Remsberg Artistic Director : Steven Glaudini Musical Director: JohnGlaudini Opening: 1 January 2011 To 14 January 2011 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach Road Audition Location: Musical Th...	[ "be young and strong", "be elegant and beautiful", "have a sweet low voice", "be able to make people laugh" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Upcoming Audition(,) The Musical Sweeney Todd Executive Director: Paul German Director: Calvin Remsberg Artistic Director : Steven Glaudini Musical Director: JohnGlaudini Opening: 1 January 2011 To 14 January 2011 at the Carpenter Performing ...
In the frozen continent of Antarctica scientists fear an alien invasion -- not from outer space, but carried in people's pockets and bags. Seeds and plants accidentally brought to Antarctica by tourists and scientists may introduce alien plant species which could threaten the survival of native plants in the finely bal...	[ "The International Polar Year started in 2007.", "Visitors to Antarctica are mainly scientists.", "Visitors to Antarctica bring seeds on purpose.", "Tall Fescue Velvet grass grows well in warm places." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In the frozen continent of Antarctica scientists fear an alien invasion -- not from outer space, but carried in people's pockets and bags. Seeds and plants accidentally brought to Antarctica by tourists and scientists may introduce alien plant species which c...
Playing is a serious business for children. In fact, it's what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, "Because it's fun!" But it's much more than that. It's also good for them. Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through playing. They use their five senses to get to know their...	[ "Because it is fun.", "Because children like playing.", "Because children can get much more from playing.", "Because children make friends through playing." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Playing is a serious business for children. In fact, it's what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, "Because it's fun!" But it's much more than that. It's also good for them. Studies show that from birth babies begin lear...
Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford, England, on January 8, 1942. At the age of 17, he entered University College, Oxford. He wanted to study mathematics, but took up the study of physics when math was unavailable. He received a Ph.D. in physics despite being diagnosed with Ameliotrophic Lateral Sclerosis while at O...	[ "he gave lectures with the help of a speech synthesizer", "he finished his book The Universe in a Nutshell", "he was made the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics", "he was diagnosed with Ameliotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford, England, on January 8, 1942. At the age of 17, he entered University College, Oxford. He wanted to study mathematics, but took up the study of physics when math was unavailable. He received a Ph.D. in physics despite being ...
A film was at the Circle Five Ranch to film a Marlboro commercial. This is in 1868, before they prohibited cigarette ads from American television. Darrell Winfield was watching the crew set up the equipment. The scene included an actor crossing a river on horseback, but when the time came to shoot, the man was too drun...	[ "an ordinary man", "a superstar", "an actor", "a rich man" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A film was at the Circle Five Ranch to film a Marlboro commercial. This is in 1868, before they prohibited cigarette ads from American television. Darrell Winfield was watching the crew set up the equipment. The scene included an actor crossing a rive...
Finding a friend doesn't seem like a difficult job. However, bad friends are easier to find than good friends these days. If you're sitting there and wondering if you have a bad friend, let me define it for you. A bad friend is someone whose jealousies and insecurities outweigh their love for someone. They night want t...	[ "To tell us finding a friend is not an easy job for everyone.", "To help us know about bad friends and get rid of them.", "To encourage us to make more friends in school.", "To advise us not to treat our close friends badly." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Finding a friend doesn't seem like a difficult job. However, bad friends are easier to find than good friends these days. If you're sitting there and wondering if you have a bad friend, let me define it for you. A bad friend is someone whose jealousies and in...
Life in the future will be different from life today. The population is growing fast. There will be more people in the world and most of them will live longer. Computer will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in each home. And computer science will be one of the most important subjects in ...	[ "work long hours", "walk to work", "eat fruits and vegetables", "work fast" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Life in the future will be different from life today. The population is growing fast. There will be more people in the world and most of them will live longer. Computer will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in each home...
Which will take the longest to reach a boiling point	[ "tea kettle", "fish tank", "swimming pool", "bath tub" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which will take the longest to reach a boiling point A. tea kettle B. fish tank C. swimming pool D. bath tub Answer:C
Today is our Open Day. Our parents come and see our school on this day. Our school is very big and beautiful.There are five buildings in our school. Look! The office building is on your right. Our teachers work in it. Behind the building, there are two classroom buildings and a school library. In the library there are ...	[ "Our parents", "Our cousins", "Our brothers", "Our friends" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today is our Open Day. Our parents come and see our school on this day. Our school is very big and beautiful.There are five buildings in our school. Look! The office building is on your right. Our teachers work in it. Behind the building, there are tw...
University of Maryland student Ben Simon and his friends couldn't stand to see good food thrown out on their campus."We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day.And we met with the dining services and asked them whether it would be okay if instead of th...	[ "unconcern", "doubt", "appreciation", "opposition" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). University of Maryland student Ben Simon and his friends couldn't stand to see good food thrown out on their campus."We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day.And we met with the dining serv...
Eco City Farms are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the Unites States. Eco City Farms in Edmonton, Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops and homes. The neighborhood is a working-class community . People do not have very much money. And they have limited access to fresh food in ma...	[ "People.", "Travel.", "Environment.", "Education." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Eco City Farms are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the Unites States. Eco City Farms in Edmonton, Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops and homes. The neighborhood is a working-class community . People do not have very...
Today, I will tell you a story about AbdulRahman, a friend of mine, who was the victim of the big name DHL. I am sure that 90% of you have at least heard of it. It is known for being the best company when it comes to shipping. It is thought to be fast ,reliable and safe. AbdulRahman's brother bought him a mobile phone...	[ "generally has a good reputation", "focuses more on speed than safety.", "doesn't provide international service", "mainly sells mobile phones overseas" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today, I will tell you a story about AbdulRahman, a friend of mine, who was the victim of the big name DHL. I am sure that 90% of you have at least heard of it. It is known for being the best company when it comes to shipping. It is thought to be fast...
What to do if a fire starts? Imagine it's late at night. You hear the smoke detectors go off. You smell smoke when you wake up. Do you know what to do? If a fire starts in your home, remember your escape plan and leave as quickly as possible. Keep the following things in mind to make a safe escape. * Call"Fire!"to wa...	[ "Never go back into a burning building.", "If your clothes catch fire, stop moving immediately.", "You should call the fire department before you leave the burning building.", "Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth if possible." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What to do if a fire starts? Imagine it's late at night. You hear the smoke detectors go off. You smell smoke when you wake up. Do you know what to do? If a fire starts in your home, remember your escape plan and leave as quickly as possible. Keep the follo...
Some of the greatest problems we face today are the destruction of our environment. Brown clouds, polluted water,endangered wild animals.... these problems seem so huge. So my family does what we can. We take cloth bags to stores instead of using plastic bags. We walk where we don't have to drive... But does it do a...	[ "Even if we can walk there , we still drive over.", "Flamingos like to get together in groups of a thousand or more.", "Brown clouds and polluted water are the only problems we face today.", "When a few of the flamingos first take off from the lake, all the others follow at once." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Some of the greatest problems we face today are the destruction of our environment. Brown clouds, polluted water,endangered wild animals.... these problems seem so huge. So my family does what we can. We take cloth bags to stores instead of using p...
Betty is an American girl. She is thirteen. She is in Beijing with her parents. She doesn't know much Chinese. She can't speak Chinese well. Sometimes her friends don't understand her. It's Sunday morning. She's going to the zoo to see the pandas. She's waiting at the bus stop. At the bus stop she asks a Chinese boy h...	[ "much", "a little", "any", "not" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Betty is an American girl. She is thirteen. She is in Beijing with her parents. She doesn't know much Chinese. She can't speak Chinese well. Sometimes her friends don't understand her. It's Sunday morning. She's going to the zoo to see the pandas. She's waiti...
I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives by creating worlds w...	[ "How do I read?", "What do I read?", "Why do I read?", "When do I read?" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbel...
The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival being held every year in Sapporo, Japan for over seven days in February. Presently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main places of the festival. The 2013 Yuki-matsuri dates are February 5 to 11. The festival is one of Japan's largest and most...	[ "February 1", "February 5", "February 7", "February 11" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival being held every year in Sapporo, Japan for over seven days in February. Presently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main places of the festival. The 2013 Yuki-matsuri dates are February ...
ABORIGINAL is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in a place from the earliest known times or before Europeans arrived. Examples are the Maori in New Zealand, the Aborigines in Australia and the Indians in America. They all share the fact that they were pushed off their land by European settlers. ...	[ "they lost their vote right after European settlers' arrival", "they lost their land after European settlers' arrival", "they were driven out of their country after European settlers' arrival", "they were not treated as citizens until recently" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). ABORIGINAL is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in a place from the earliest known times or before Europeans arrived. Examples are the Maori in New Zealand, the Aborigines in Australia and the Indians in America. They all share the fac...
Nancy: I saw seven girls in one umbrella and none of them got wet. Taney: Oh, that must be a very big umbrella. Nancy: No, it wasn't raining. [ A good boy Little Robert asked his mother for two cents . "What did you do with the money I gave you yesterday?" "I gave it to a poor old woman," he answered. "You're a good bo...	[ "Nancy", "Lisa", "Robert", "Jason" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Nancy: I saw seven girls in one umbrella and none of them got wet. Taney: Oh, that must be a very big umbrella. Nancy: No, it wasn't raining. [ A good boy Little Robert asked his mother for two cents . "What did you do with the money I gave you yesterday?" "I...
There was a robbery at City Central Bank last yesterday afternoon. Two men entered the bank at about 4 p.m. and told the bank teller on duty to give them $ 1,000,000. The robbers were carrying guns and wearing black masks to cover their faces. The robbers told all the customers in the bank to lie down on the floor. ...	[ "She telephoned the police", "She didn't want to give the money to the robbers", "She got the money out of the safe.", "She pressed an alarm button." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There was a robbery at City Central Bank last yesterday afternoon. Two men entered the bank at about 4 p.m. and told the bank teller on duty to give them $ 1,000,000. The robbers were carrying guns and wearing black masks to cover their faces. The r...
While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy is ruining their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children who grow up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, I certainly share their disappointment -my husband and ...	[ "Unbearable.", "Opposing.", "Doubtful.", "Understanding." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy is ruining their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children who grow up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something my...
Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work, or when your best friend does not wait for you after school? If you do, you need to take control of your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people can cause you to lose friends. Gray Gerber, an American high school t...	[ "Canada.", "China.", "America.", "Australia." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work, or when your best friend does not wait for you after school? If you do, you need to take control of your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people ...
Eureka, Inc., inventor of the LBVC, a laser-beam vegetable chopper, ran a television ad that described the chopper and said, "The LBVC is yours for only $49.99 if you send your check or money order to Box 007, Greenville. Not available in stores." Gourmet, who owned a retail specialty shop, wrote Eureka, "What's your b...	[ "Eureka, as inventor of the LBVC, was not a merchant. ", "the invoice restriction was a material alteration of preexisting terms.", "Eureka's written reply that quoted $39.99 per LBVC but did not contain a restriction on retail sales, was not an offer that Gourmet accepted by ordering 24 LBVCs. ", "Gourmet wa...	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Eureka, Inc., inventor of the LBVC, a laser-beam vegetable chopper, ran a television ad that described the chopper and said, "The LBVC is yours for only $49.99 if you send your check or money order to Box 007, Greenville. Not available in stores." Gou...
Four solid balls, each with a different mass, are moving at the same speed. Which ball would require the most force to stop its motion?	[ "ball with a mass of 5 kg", "ball with a mass of 10 kg", "ball with a mass of 15 kg", "ball with a mass of 20 kg" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Four solid balls, each with a different mass, are moving at the same speed. Which ball would require the most force to stop its motion? Answer: ball with a mass of 20 kg
1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people like to take sugar in their porridge, and some like to put s...	[ "Nice Food for English people", "English Traditional Food", "Three Meals a Day", "Three Meals in England" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people l...
SAN FRANCISCO--The "Reading Wizard", an 11 - year - old - boy, whose offer to read to children without being paid at a local library was refused by libraries, will get to read to younger kids after all. Mayor Willie Brown last Wednesday ordered San Francisco Public Library officials to allow John O'Connor to read to pr...	[ "put up a performance", "frighten the three - year - old boys", "get the officials shocked", "attract the children's attention" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). SAN FRANCISCO--The "Reading Wizard", an 11 - year - old - boy, whose offer to read to children without being paid at a local library was refused by libraries, will get to read to younger kids after all. Mayor Willie Brown last Wednesday ordered San Francisco ...
Beijing--(13, July) China sent up a new data relay satellite , 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-3C carrier rocket a...	[ "China Launched a New Space Shuttle", "China's Plan for Space Exploration", "China's Progress in China's Space Exploration", "New Satellite Helps China's Space Exploration" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Beijing--(13, July) China sent up a new data relay satellite , 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 . T...
The information below is taken from a dictionary page. jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America. jargon: 1. n. speech that doesn't make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand...	[ "Definition 1", "Definition 2", "Definition 3", "Definition 4" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The information below is taken from a dictionary page. jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America. jargon: 1. n. speech that doesn't make sense. 2. ...
Most students hate their endless homework. The students from Class 2, Senior 2 of the High School Affiliated to Peking University certainly did so before they published their own collection of English novels at home. Their small book contains stories about a holy war, the happy life of a self-taught artist and the st...	[ "It is creative and imaginative.", "It is profitable.", "Interesting stories are sure to be popular.", "Interesting stories can be well sold." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Most students hate their endless homework. The students from Class 2, Senior 2 of the High School Affiliated to Peking University certainly did so before they published their own collection of English novels at home. Their small book contains stories about a ...