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Misery and setbacks are not always as terrible as one imagines. Hard times can offer new ways of looking at life that would otherwise never be known. And, if you are a writer, this can be the source of much of your success. Popular British author, Charles Dickens' (1812-1870)family could hardly make ends meet. They cou...	[ "the Pickwick Papers", "Oliver Twist", "Tale of Two Cities", "David Copperfield" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Misery and setbacks are not always as terrible as one imagines. Hard times can offer new ways of looking at life that would otherwise never be known. And, if you are a writer, this can be the source of much of your success. Popular British author, Cha...
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication-- but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various important functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute , entertaining...	[ "Tips of great speeches", "The history of the speech", "Functions of the speech", "The language of the speech" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication-- but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various important functions: persu...
The human body has hundreds of muscles. The three types are skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac, or heart muscles. Each kind of muscle has a special job to do. The skeletal muscles are attached to the bones; they actually hold the skeleton together. Strong cords, called tendons , help connect these muscles to...	[ "both can move voluntarily", "both are thick muscles", "both are bigger than smooth muscles", "both have stripes called striations" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The human body has hundreds of muscles. The three types are skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac, or heart muscles. Each kind of muscle has a special job to do. The skeletal muscles are attached to the bones; they actually hold the skeleton t...
In Britain today, is it possible to tell a person's class just by looking at him? Physical details alone tell us about health, diet and the type of work a person does. A hundred years ago the working class often looked unhealthy, small and they were either too thin or too fat. The upper classes were often tall, sportin...	[ "health", "diet", "occupation", "habits" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In Britain today, is it possible to tell a person's class just by looking at him? Physical details alone tell us about health, diet and the type of work a person does. A hundred years ago the working class often looked unhealthy, small and they were e...
Are you a compulsive spender,or do you hold on to your money as long as possible? Are you a bargain hunter? Would you rather use charge accounts than pay in cash? Your answers to these questions will reflect your personality.According to psychologists,our individual money habits not only show our beliefs and values,but...	[ "the things they buy are cheap", "they believe they can balance their budgets", "they get psychological satisfaction", "they really need the things they buy" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Are you a compulsive spender,or do you hold on to your money as long as possible? Are you a bargain hunter? Would you rather use charge accounts than pay in cash? Your answers to these questions will reflect your personality.According to psychologists,our ind...
Lucy, whose skeleton was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, died shortly after she fell out of a tree, according to a new study published Monday in the British journalNature. For their research, Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketcham used a CT scanner to create more than 35,000 "slices" of Lucy's skeleton. Scientists named he...	[ "Elephants are unlikely to die from falling.", "Lucy got breaks at or near the time of death.", "Other reasons for the breaks should be considered.", "Lucy's bone breaks differ from other bone breaks." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Lucy, whose skeleton was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, died shortly after she fell out of a tree, according to a new study published Monday in the British journalNature. For their research, Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketcham used a CT scanner to cre...
A beggar followed a lady and asked her for some money. She refused, so he turned away sadly and said he must do what he had made up his mind to do. At this word, the lady was greatly frightened for she was afraid for his life. So she called him back and gave him a dollar. The beggar took the money, put it into his poc...	[ "How to Beg", "Money before Everything", "Anything except Work", "Work for Money" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A beggar followed a lady and asked her for some money. She refused, so he turned away sadly and said he must do what he had made up his mind to do. At this word, the lady was greatly frightened for she was afraid for his life. So she called him back ...
All living things on the earth need other living things to live.Nothing lives alone.Most animals must live in a group,and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind.Sometimes one living thing kills another,or one eats and the other is eaten.One kind of life eats another kind of life in order to live...	[ "forms a food chain", "makes animals to grow fast", "is the beginning of food chains", "is directly giving us different food" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). All living things on the earth need other living things to live.Nothing lives alone.Most animals must live in a group,and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind.Sometimes one living thing kills another,or one eats and the other is eate...
During which phase of the Moon could a solar eclipse take place?	[ "full", "new", "quarter", "crescent" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). During which phase of the Moon could a solar eclipse take place? A. full B. new C. quarter D. crescent Answer:B
To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant. We ordered hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our food came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse strap got caught on a chair and the tray that I was holding slipped from my hands and went flyin...	[ "He was very rich.", "He was kind and forgiving.", "He made the situation worse.", "He enjoyed his food in the restaurant." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant. We ordered hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our food came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse strap got caught on a chair a...
Visitors to Britain may find the best place to _ local culture is in a traditional pub. But these friendly pubs can be dangerous places of potential gaffes for the newcomers. A team of researchers have discovered some of the unknown customs of British pubs-starting with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs hav...	[ "you may fail to feel the local culture", "you might get into a dangerous place", "you won't buy good local drinks", "you may annoy the regular customers and bar staff" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Visitors to Britain may find the best place to _ local culture is in a traditional pub. But these friendly pubs can be dangerous places of potential gaffes for the newcomers. A team of researchers have discovered some of the unknown customs of British pubs-s...
Harvard student Julie Zauzmer turned 20 on January 22, and her birthday couldn't have been better: She got to working the overnight shift at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. That might seem an extraordinary act of selflessness for someone turning 20. But there's increasing evidence that commitment to community serv...	[ "He wants to give back as a volunteer.", "He has always been an excellent student.", "He never expected to become a volunteer.", "He now works as a teacher." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Harvard student Julie Zauzmer turned 20 on January 22, and her birthday couldn't have been better: She got to working the overnight shift at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. That might seem an extraordinary act of selflessness for someone turning 20. But ...
The leaders of Russia and China vowed to support each other's fight against Muslim separatists and urged peaceful solutions in Iraq, during a meeting in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on December 2, 2002. Russian President Vladimir Put in and China's Jiang Zemin signed a joint declaration calling for a "multipolar ...	[ "Russia will co - operate closely with China", "There are many differences between Russia and China", "Put in knew little of the new generation of Chinese leaders", "It will be long before Put in gets to know the new generation of Chinese leaders" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The leaders of Russia and China vowed to support each other's fight against Muslim separatists and urged peaceful solutions in Iraq, during a meeting in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on December 2, 2002. Russian President Vladimir Put in and China's Jian...
SUZHOU-Jinji Lake has become the latest Chinese landmark to enjoy global fame. The lake was ranked one of the most popular Chinese scenic spots for its highest search rate during the Labor Day holiday, according to statistics revealed by China Central Television. During this year's Labor Day holiday, Jinji Lake attract...	[ "Only one", "Eight", "Ten", "Nine" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: SUZHOU-Jinji Lake has become the latest Chinese landmark to enjoy global fame. The lake was ranked one of the most popular Chinese scenic spots for its highest search rate during the Labor Day holiday, according to statistics revealed by China Central...
Housing Price in China has always aroused heated discussion among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8, 000 yuan ...	[ "property developers and ordinary people", "property developers and local governments", "ordinary people and the Chinese government", "property developers and the Chinese government" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Housing Price in China has always aroused heated discussion among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the av...
celestial objects are where in the earth's atmosphere	[ "inside", "below", "outside", "over" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: celestial objects are where in the earth's atmosphere Answer: outside
Three wishes A man and his wife were very poor. They kept hoping for new clothes and good food. The man enjoyed eating, and he especially liked cakes. One night an old woman came to their house and told them she would let them have three wishes. They could wish for anything they wanted. The man had just finished eatin...	[ "he always enjoyed eating", "his wife hoped that he asked for a house", "he didn't want anything except cakes", "the cake stuck to the end of his nose according to his wife's wish." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Three wishes A man and his wife were very poor. They kept hoping for new clothes and good food. The man enjoyed eating, and he especially liked cakes. One night an old woman came to their house and told them she would let them have three wishes. They...
A professor told his students to go into the city slum to study the life of 200 boys.He asked them to write reports about each boy's life and future.Every one of the students wrote,"He doesn't have any hope." Twenty-five years later.another professor read about the earlier study.He told his students to find out what h...	[ "To help the poor children.", "To look for a good teacher.", "To study the life of some young boys.", "To become successful people." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A professor told his students to go into the city slum to study the life of 200 boys.He asked them to write reports about each boy's life and future.Every one of the students wrote,"He doesn't have any hope." Twenty-five years later.another professor read ab...
Our historic1740 Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty and history of the Valley. Once a haven against Indian attacks on the Virginia frontier and later Stonewall Jackson's headquarters during the Valley Campaign of 1862, our Shenandoah Valley inn(small hotel) now we...	[ "In a geography book.", "In a tourist magazine.", "In a cooking diary.", "In an evening newspaper." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Our historic1740 Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty and history of the Valley. Once a haven against Indian attacks on the Virginia frontier and later Stonewall Jackson's headquarters during the Valley Camp...
Last Saturday night Jenny was walking through a mall in London , texting on her phone. She wasn't watching where she was going , so she fell into a sewer and got trapped. Luckily she didn't hurt badly. She quickly climbed out and walked away. But her accident was caught on a mall camera. Then someone posted it on You...	[ "China", "America", "England", "Canada" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Last Saturday night Jenny was walking through a mall in London , texting on her phone. She wasn't watching where she was going , so she fell into a sewer and got trapped. Luckily she didn't hurt badly. She quickly climbed out and walked away. But he...
Many people in the world have not seen snow. Some countries never have snow; some have only a little on top of the high mountains. In the north of England, there is quite a lot of snow every winter, but in the south of England, there is usually little. When a student from a warm country comes to England in autumn for t...	[ "cold rain", "grey sky", "dark clouds", "all of the above" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many people in the world have not seen snow. Some countries never have snow; some have only a little on top of the high mountains. In the north of England, there is quite a lot of snow every winter, but in the south of England, there is usually little. When a...
Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him and runs after him. Peter manages to escape, but not before losing his ...	[ "hates Benjamin Bunny's father a lot", "appears briefly in The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle", "was worked into a story in the early 19 th century", "plays a leading role in The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him an...
Alice is an American girl. She has two good friends. One is Tom, the other is Jim. They come from the same country. They are studying in Beijing now. They are at the same school-- No.2 Middle School. They have a lot of Chinese friends here. They go to school from Monday to Friday. They go to school at seven in the morn...	[ "They want to eat Chinese food at their homes.", "They want to play with them.", "They want to make friends with their parents.", "They want to learn Chinese from them." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Alice is an American girl. She has two good friends. One is Tom, the other is Jim. They come from the same country. They are studying in Beijing now. They are at the same school-- No.2 Middle School. They have a lot of Chinese friends here. They go to school ...
Films in Beijing Theater This Week HARRY POTTER (III) American film Director: Alfonso Cuaron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Time: From Monday to Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. Ticket Price:Y=50 KUNGFU HUSTLE Chinese film Director: Zhou Xingchi Starring: Zhou Xingchi, Liang Xiaolong, Yuan Hua Time: From ...	[ "Alfonso Cuaron", "Feng Xiaogang", "Wolfgang Peterson", "Zhou Xingchi" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Films in Beijing Theater This Week HARRY POTTER (III) American film Director: Alfonso Cuaron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Time: From Monday to Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. Ticket Price:Y=50 KUNGFU HUSTLE Chinese film Director: Zhou...
I opened my new patient's chart and headed for her room. My son, Eric, had just brought home a disappointing report card, and my daughter, Shannon, and I had argued again about her getting a driver's license. For the next eight hours I wanted to throw myself into helping people who I knew had much more to worry about t...	[ "The family sat down in a circle and shared an interesting story.", "After dinner, the children either went out or shut themselves up in their rooms.", "The son was the headache of the parents while the daughter their comfort.", "When Eric did poorly at school, the parents comforted him and cheered him up." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I opened my new patient's chart and headed for her room. My son, Eric, had just brought home a disappointing report card, and my daughter, Shannon, and I had argued again about her getting a driver's license. For the next eight hours I wanted to throw...
Kids will often ignore your requests for them to shut off the TV, start their chores , or do their homework as a way to avoid following your directions. Before you know it, you've started to sound like a broken record as you repeatedly ask them to do their assignments, clean their room, or take out the trash. Rather t...	[ "parents should take off his headphones when trying to have a talk with their child", "it will make no difference that a kid is wearing his earplugs while talking to his parents", "parents shouldn't give in to their kid when he shows no sign of respect", "kids' purposely talking to their parents with iPod giv...	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Kids will often ignore your requests for them to shut off the TV, start their chores , or do their homework as a way to avoid following your directions. Before you know it, you've started to sound like a broken record as you repeatedly ask them to do...
Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do; once or twice she had looked into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of the book," thought Alice, "without pictures and conversations?" So she was co...	[ "Alice suddenly saw a white rabbit with a strange umbrella.", "Alice managed to fall right through the earth.", "Alice ran after the white rabbit across the field out of curiosity.", "The people on the opposite side of the earth walk with their heads downward." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do; once or twice she had looked into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of the book...
Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if they do some work for people. Some scientists say that many different animals may do lots of jobs ...	[ "In China apes can help people make cars.", "Scientists believe that monkeys may play the piano", "All the animal can do work.", "Apes may drive cars" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if they do some work for people....
When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who has wings of their own and who will fly with me. When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and "too serious" about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors. We said li...	[ "Unforgettable Experiences.", "Unbelievable Imagination.", "Touching Companions.", "Lifelong Friendship." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who has wings of their own and who will fly with me. When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and "too serious" about our studies when it was becoming fashionable...
There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given. Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth (FOE) campaigns on a range of problems in...	[ "Friends of the Earth", "World Wide Fund For Nature", "Greenpeace", "BirdLife International" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given. Friends of the...
China is a country with a long history. It has great traditional culture, especially Chinese characters. Chinese characters usually have more than one meaning and some of them are very interesting. Here are six ones. We use "pinyin" here because "pinyin" is the Chinese spelling way for the characters. For example, "fu"...	[ "upside down \"cai\"", "upside down \"fu\"", "doubled \"xi\"", "doubled \"he\"" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). China is a country with a long history. It has great traditional culture, especially Chinese characters. Chinese characters usually have more than one meaning and some of them are very interesting. Here are six ones. We use "pinyin" here because "pinyin" is t...
A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is one of my legs long, and the other short? " A _ told him that ...	[ "He got the right boots quickly.", "He got nothing when he came back", "He got the same boots back.", "He got the different boots back. :" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is o...
If you're a male and you're reading this, congratulations! You're a survivor. According to statistics,you're more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman,and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term,about 78 years for men in Australia,you'll die on aver...	[ "A casual attitude towards one's health conditions.", "A new treatment for certain psychological problems.", "Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.", "Unwillingness to find out about one's disease because of fear." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you're a male and you're reading this, congratulations! You're a survivor. According to statistics,you're more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman,and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natura...
How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another "like" or "thumbs up"? Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don't worry. Psychological findings have shown it's completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from g...	[ "worried.", "objective.", "critical.", "supportive." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another "like" or "thumbs up"? Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don't worry. Psychological findings have s...
Dozens of school districts around the country have been looking at these studies and are considering ways to adjust their class schedules. Eric Peterson is head of St. George's School, a private boarding school for grades 9-12 in the northeastern state of Rhode Island. After looking at the medical research on adolescen...	[ "increase in breakfast attendance", "increase in examination scores", "decrease in health-center admissions", "decrease in first-period lateness" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dozens of school districts around the country have been looking at these studies and are considering ways to adjust their class schedules. Eric Peterson is head of St. George's School, a private boarding school for grades 9-12 in the northeastern state of Rho...
Looking out of the window, my son saw a tree whose branches were strongly swaying back and forth. "How does the tree move its branches like that?" He asked. Without rising from my chair, nor looking up from my book, I started to answer, "The tree is not moving the branches, son. The wind is..." But before the words wer...	[ "Naughty.", "Imaginative.", "Clever.", "Foolish." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Looking out of the window, my son saw a tree whose branches were strongly swaying back and forth. "How does the tree move its branches like that?" He asked. Without rising from my chair, nor looking up from my book, I started to answer, "The tree is not movin...
For hundreds Of years, scientists have been trying to answer what things have an effect on people's emotions . How you feel is controlled by many things. Your emotions can be affected by your personality, by the actions of others and by events around you. Perhaps you don't know your emotions can be influenced by the w...	[ "It is a kind of artificial chemical.", "It makes us worried by affecting our brains.", "It is needed by us all to keep fit.", "It is in the sunlight." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). For hundreds Of years, scientists have been trying to answer what things have an effect on people's emotions . How you feel is controlled by many things. Your emotions can be affected by your personality, by the actions of others and by events around you. Pe...
Let's face it.No one drinks die t soda for the taste.People drink diet soda in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it.Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more diet sod...	[ "diet soda drinkers tend to eat more food", "regular soda makes people lose more weight", "most blood diseases come from diet soda", "diet soda does help reduce calories" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Let's face it.No one drinks die t soda for the taste.People drink diet soda in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it.Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study. Researchers f...
Perfect grades, perfect bodies, perfect friends. Welcome to Generation Supergirl - the young women who are supposed to have everything. Unlike their grandmothers, they don't have to fight for their right to be heard. Unlike their mothers, they are confident they can have the career without sacrificing the home life. Re...	[ "tries to make its voice heard", "is under great pressure to succeed", "turns out to be the happiest generation", "struggles to balance work and life" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Perfect grades, perfect bodies, perfect friends. Welcome to Generation Supergirl - the young women who are supposed to have everything. Unlike their grandmothers, they don't have to fight for their right to be heard. Unlike their mothers, they are con...
It is the preferred choice of millions of health-conscious Britons. But eating organic food could make you fat, experts have warned. A studyhas shown that people tend to believe that organic foods contain fewer calories, so buy and eat more. But people who decide to "go organic" could soon find themselves piling on t...	[ "They have stronger sense of health and like nutritious foods.", "They think organic foods help remove fat in their bodies.", "They find organic foods delicious and convenient in their life.", "They have better living conditions with the help of the government." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is the preferred choice of millions of health-conscious Britons. But eating organic food could make you fat, experts have warned. A studyhas shown that people tend to believe that organic foods contain fewer calories, so buy and eat more. But peo...