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By knowing what kind of learner you are,you can organize your study to best suit your particular way of learning. Visual learning style These learners like to draw,build,design and make things.They like looking at pictures and enjoy jigsaw puzzles and mazes.They tend to think in pictures rather than words. Verbal learn...	[ "How Should You Learn?", "How to Learn Best", "Choose Your Style", "Learning Styles" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: By knowing what kind of learner you are,you can organize your study to best suit your particular way of learning. Visual learning style These learners like to draw,build,design and make things.They like looking at pictures and enjoy jigsaw puzzles and...
Judie is a good student. She usually gets up at half past six in the morning. She does morning exercises for half an hour. Then she reads English from 7:00 a. m. to 7:30 a. m. She has breakfast at home. She goes to school at 7:45 a. m. She has four classes in the morning. She usually has lunch at school, but on Sunda...	[ "At home.", "At school.", "At a restaurant.", "In the office." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Judie is a good student. She usually gets up at half past six in the morning. She does morning exercises for half an hour. Then she reads English from 7:00 a. m. to 7:30 a. m. She has breakfast at home. She goes to school at 7:45 a. m. She has four ...
When you are traveling in Thailand,which means of transport is the best choice? You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand.It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north.The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 ...	[ "there were too many traffic jams on the roads", "there were no signs showing directions", "the signs were written only in their own language", "the quality of the roads was not good" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When you are traveling in Thailand,which means of transport is the best choice? You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand.It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north.The most popular bikes are t...
Miss Green came into the classroom with a piece of paper. There was a big black dot in the middle. Miss Green put up this piece of paper and asked, "What can you see in the middle of the white paper?" All the children watched the black dot. " A black dot," they answered quickly. "But can't you see this piece of white ...	[ "One", "Two", "Three", "Four" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Miss Green came into the classroom with a piece of paper. There was a big black dot in the middle. Miss Green put up this piece of paper and asked, "What can you see in the middle of the white paper?" All the children watched the black dot. " A black dot," t...
When people think of food in the United States, they think mostly of fast foods like hamburgers and hot dogs. In fact, in the U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles, there are thousands of different kinds of restaurants with foods from all over the world. So if you like to try different foods, the United States is t...	[ "fast foods are quite popular in America", "Americans usually have fast foods only", "Pizzas are becoming more popular in America", "People can eat what they wish in America" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When people think of food in the United States, they think mostly of fast foods like hamburgers and hot dogs. In fact, in the U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles, there are thousands of different kinds of restaurants with foods from all over the...
People use money to buy food, books and hundreds of other things they need. When they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money used today is made of metal or paper. But in the time long ago, people used to use all kinds of things as money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. In China, cloth and k...	[ "the same metal", "the same paper", "the different metals", "all kinds of things" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People use money to buy food, books and hundreds of other things they need. When they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money used today is made of metal or paper. But in the time long ago, people used to use all kinds of things as mon...
If you watch British television on March 15, you might be surprised to see celebrities wearing funny red noses and joking; around. But don't worry. They're not mad. It's all part of a money raising event called Red Nose Day. Founded in 1985 by two British comedians, the aim of the event is to raise money to fight pove...	[ "Local bands.", "People's donation.", "British comedians.", "The UK government." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you watch British television on March 15, you might be surprised to see celebrities wearing funny red noses and joking; around. But don't worry. They're not mad. It's all part of a money raising event called Red Nose Day. Founded in 1985 by two British co...
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (China Daily) -- As the smog orange warning continues, tourist attractions in Beijing are experiencing a significant decline in visitor number. A new report launched by Beijing authorities on the morning of February 24 indicates that the concentration of PM 2.5 has risen, with no sign of decreasing, ...	[ "take some measures of treating the symptom merely", "unite the power of governments, industries and the public", "provide free face masks to those in need", "inform tourists of the weather conditions at their destinations" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). BEIJING, Feb. 26 (China Daily) -- As the smog orange warning continues, tourist attractions in Beijing are experiencing a significant decline in visitor number. A new report launched by Beijing authorities on the morning of February 24 indicates that the co...
When she graduates from Columbia University next year with a master's degree in Public health, Eric Wheeler is hoping to get a job in international reproductive health. The 26-year-old post-graduate has always wanted to work in public service. But public service doesn't pay much, and her two-year program at Columbia c...	[ "The interest of the debt will be lowered.", "The total amount of debt could be reduced.", "The income tax will be cut down.", "People will have more time to pay back the debt." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When she graduates from Columbia University next year with a master's degree in Public health, Eric Wheeler is hoping to get a job in international reproductive health. The 26-year-old post-graduate has always wanted to work in public service. But pu...
China is showing the world its great resolve in the global climate campaign with concrete and self-motivated efforts as well as serious commitment. At the opening ceremony of the Paris climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping restated China's plan made in June to cut its carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 60-65 p...	[ "top the world", "transform its economic pattern", "solve its population problem", "respond to pressure from developed countries" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). China is showing the world its great resolve in the global climate campaign with concrete and self-motivated efforts as well as serious commitment. At the opening ceremony of the Paris climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping restated China's plan made in...
Betty and Harold have been married for years .But one thing still puzzles old Harold .How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa ,talking ,go out to a ballgame ,come back three and a half hours later ,and they're still sitting on the sofa ? Talking ? What in the world ,Harold wonders ,d...	[ "happy and successful marriages", "friendships of men and women", "emotional problems in marriage", "interactions between men and women ." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Betty and Harold have been married for years .But one thing still puzzles old Harold .How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa ,talking ,go out to a ballgame ,come back three and a half hours later ,and they're still...
One day, Jack came to Mike's house and said , "Mike, you have so many good books. Can you lend me a book to read?" Mike didn't want to lend a book to his friend, and he said, "Why do you want to take my book home? You can read it here in my house." Jack found that his friend was very selfish, but he said nothing. The n...	[ "come to Mike's house", "lend him a book", "borrow a book from Mike", "buy him a book" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day, Jack came to Mike's house and said , "Mike, you have so many good books. Can you lend me a book to read?" Mike didn't want to lend a book to his friend, and he said, "Why do you want to take my book home? You can read it here in my house." Ja...
A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world's first long-distance signing device , the LongPen. After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they des...	[ "To set up her own company.", "To win herself greater popularity.", "To write her books in a new way.", "To make book signings less tiring." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world's first long-distance signing device , the LongPen. After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. She hired some technical e...
Depression is a serious problem today.Depression causes workers to be unproductive,causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars.One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is "widespread,costly and deadly".Depression hits one person in five around the world. Although people have believed de...	[ "It is widely believed that everyone may suffer from depression.", "Depression brings great problems to its sufferers in their life and work", "Depression is a commonly-existing problem only in rich countries.", "The poorer and the less educated a person is,the less he will suffer from depression." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Depression is a serious problem today.Depression causes workers to be unproductive,causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars.One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is "widespread,costly and deadly".Depression hits ...
The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single--engine airplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter failed.(The altimeter shows the height of the plane above the ground.) At night a...	[ "rushed into", "raced into", "met into", "met with" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single--engine airplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter failed.(The ...
Why do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it's worth every penny. People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it ...	[ "Whether it brings pleasure to you.", "Whether it is fashionable at present.", "Whether you can profit from it in the end.", "Whether it is created by a famous artist." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Why do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it's worth every penny. People buy art for many reasons...
I'm not so sure I like my friends any more. I used to like them-to be honest. We'd have lunch, talk on the phone or exchange emails, and they all seemed normal enough. But then came Face Book, and I was introduced to a sad fact: many of my friends have dark sides that they had kept from me. Today my friends show off th...	[ "Fred", "Andy", "Liz", "Chris" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I'm not so sure I like my friends any more. I used to like them-to be honest. We'd have lunch, talk on the phone or exchange emails, and they all seemed normal enough. But then came Face Book, and I was introduced to a sad fact: many of my friends hav...
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful animals feeding on meat. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fis...	[ "seabirds", "seals", "fishes", "seaweeds" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful animals feeding on meat. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) lo...
Marjorie Gestring Marjorie Gestring was a springboard diver from the United States who won the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany at the age of 13 years. With the cancellation of the Olympics in 1940 and 1944 because of World War II, Gestring did not get a chance t...	[ "Two.", "Three.", "Four.", "Five." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Marjorie Gestring Marjorie Gestring was a springboard diver from the United States who won the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany at the age of 13 years. With the cancellation of the Olympics in 1...
There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astrono...	[ "the polluted air floating over the surface of Earth", "the mass of tiny drops of water floating above Earth", "the things that are unknown to everybody", "the dark clouds gathering before a storm breaks" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. The satellite was directed into an ar...
If your boss asks you to work in Moscow this year, he'd better offer you more money to do so -- or even double that depending on where you live now.That's because Moscow has just been found to be the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row by Mercer Human Resources Consulting. Using the cost of living ...	[ "New York.", "Los Angeles.", "San Francisco.", "Toronto." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If your boss asks you to work in Moscow this year, he'd better offer you more money to do so -- or even double that depending on where you live now.That's because Moscow has just been found to be the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row by...
Anyone who ever wondered why a dying plant, say, a freshly-cut red rose may appeal to a lady friend, might take some comfort in science, which once again offers us a reasonable answer to one of the world' s great mysteries. Beyond a common preference in people for blue, "the long history of color preference studies has...	[ "boys like blue better than girls", "girls like pink better than boys", "men like red better than women", "men and women both like green" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Anyone who ever wondered why a dying plant, say, a freshly-cut red rose may appeal to a lady friend, might take some comfort in science, which once again offers us a reasonable answer to one of the world' s great mysteries. Beyond a common preference in peopl...
When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" "Fifty cents," said the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of pla...	[ "surprised", "not worried", "excited", "not patient" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" "Fifty cents," said the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket an...
Passage 1 Edward's best subject is _ .	[ "Science", "English", "geography", "History" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Passage 1 Edward's best subject is _ . Answer: English
Bob Smith is old. He has two big houses and a new car. He has no wife, but he is a father of four children. He has two sons and two daughters. One son is from Canada. His name is Jack. The other is from England. His name is Mike. One of his daughters is from China. Her name is Meimei. She is eleven years old. The o...	[ "real father", "uncle", "English teacher", "friend" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Bob Smith is old. He has two big houses and a new car. He has no wife, but he is a father of four children. He has two sons and two daughters. One son is from Canada. His name is Jack. The other is from England. His name is Mike. One of his daught...
In recent years, especially during the l960s, there was much discussion about "the brain drain (, )," which dealt with the problem of students and learned people who left their own countries for other countries that offered better chances for study, research, and employment.For example, according to a report from U.N.,...	[ "many foreign scientists are ordered to return to their motherlands", "they don't need any foreign scientists now", "there are fewer and fewer good jobs in the USA", "the universities refuse to provide money for the foreign scientists" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In recent years, especially during the l960s, there was much discussion about "the brain drain (, )," which dealt with the problem of students and learned people who left their own countries for other countries that offered better chances for study, research,...
A girl wants to help to protect the environment, so she decides to	[ "drive to work", "quit her job", "walk to work", "visit a friend" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A girl wants to help to protect the environment, so she decides to A. drive to work B. quit her job C. walk to work D. visit a friend Answer:C
Lee Humberg, district manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is the man in charge of figuring out how to remove the flocks of 15,000 to 20,000 Canada geese that could strike planes flying in and out of the New York area. The Port Authority, the agency that manage...	[ "It suffered a \"double strike\".", "It arrived at a plane museum.", "It only caused a few deaths.", "It succeeded in landing on a river." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Lee Humberg, district manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is the man in charge of figuring out how to remove the flocks of 15,000 to 20,000 Canada geese that could strike planes flying in and...
The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are parts of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans. We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. We are sure that...	[ "To help us study some new technology.", "To tell us technology is changing the world.", "To help solve the problems that technology causes.", "To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are parts of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans. We have had lots of te...
In a recently published book, I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams, lotus flowers and clustering. As I used these exercises in my classes, I noticed that students were interested. They said more and wrote more. They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharing them in groups. They...	[ "popular", "useful", "scientific", "Creative" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In a recently published book, I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams, lotus flowers and clustering. As I used these exercises in my classes, I noticed that students were interested. They said more and wrote more. They en...
The fact that blind people can see things using parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us to understand our feelings about color.If they can sense color differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color without knowing it.Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time that sugar ...	[ "red", "dark blue", "green", "bright yellow" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The fact that blind people can see things using parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us to understand our feelings about color.If they can sense color differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color without knowing it.Salesmen...
Morten was the general manager and chief executive officer of the Woolen Company, a knitting mill. Morten delegated all operational decision making to Crouse, the supervising manager of the mill. The child labor laws in the jurisdiction provide, "It is a violation of the law for one to employ a person under the age of ...	[ "guilty, because he should have inquired as to the ages of the children. ", "guilty, because he hired the children. ", "not guilty, because in law the Woolen Company, not Crouse, is the employer of the children. ", "not guilty, because he believed he was following company policy and was not aware of the viola...	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Morten was the general manager and chief executive officer of the Woolen Company, a knitting mill. Morten delegated all operational decision making to Crouse, the supervising manager of the mill. The child labor laws in the jurisdiction provide, "It is a viol...
Farmers may not be able to prevent natural disasters, but they can at least try their best to reduce losses. For example, they can plant crops that are more likely to survive extreme weather. In north-central Vietnam, people with small farms do not plant rice between September and December. Seasonal rains might destro...	[ "weather conditions are always decisive factors in agriculture", "some crops can help farmers to fight against extreme weather", "agriculture is developing fast in the world", "the species of the world are changing quickly" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Farmers may not be able to prevent natural disasters, but they can at least try their best to reduce losses. For example, they can plant crops that are more likely to survive extreme weather. In north-central Vietnam, people with small farms do not p...
KangKang has a good friend. Her name is Han Mei. She is fourteen years old. She has a round face.She has a small mouth,a small nose and big eyes.Her hair is long,and her ears are big. Do you know her? ,. Han Mei has _ ears.	[ "big", "long", "wide", "small" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: KangKang has a good friend. Her name is Han Mei. She is fourteen years old. She has a round face.She has a small mouth,a small nose and big eyes.Her hair is long,and her ears are big. Do you know her? ,. Han Mei has _ ears. Answer: big
Focus on what you do best. This age-old strategy has worked well for Real Networks, Microsoft's main competitor in multimedia software for the Internet. Now, the smaller Seattle-based firm is trying a novel way to contain the software giant. On October 29th, it released the underlying recipe, or source-code, of its Rea...	[ "It can bring about self-created competition.", "It can defeat Microsoft's ambitions in this market.", "It can use the improved software.", "It can get royalty fees from some firms." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Focus on what you do best. This age-old strategy has worked well for Real Networks, Microsoft's main competitor in multimedia software for the Internet. Now, the smaller Seattle-based firm is trying a novel way to contain the software giant. On Octobe...
If you want to find out a piece of information about anything , the best place to search for it is Wikepedia. This online encyclopedia is written by thousands of people around the world. Anyone can add or change the information if he or she finds it not correct or not well written. In this way, people who know a lot ab...	[ "a computer game", "a name of a magazine", "a free university", "an online encyclopedia" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If you want to find out a piece of information about anything , the best place to search for it is Wikepedia. This online encyclopedia is written by thousands of people around the world. Anyone can add or change the information if he or she finds it n...
"Football is a very short-term career. Football really prepares you for almost nothing. The only thing I got out of football was the ability to work hard." says Gales Sayers. So what do you do after your glory days on the field are over? Here's what one of the top players, Gales Sayers did after _ . Gales Sayers: #40, ...	[ "Only once as a football star.", "Only once as a businessman.", "Twice in all.", "We are not quite sure." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Football is a very short-term career. Football really prepares you for almost nothing. The only thing I got out of football was the ability to work hard." says Gales Sayers. So what do you do after your glory days on the field are over? Here's what o...
There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them. One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towerin...	[ "Because there were natural movements in the picture.", "Because it happened to be the kind of picture the king liked most.", "Because the artist created a peaceful place set in the rough situation.", "Because there was a lovely bird in the picture which made the picture more attractive." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them. One picture wa...
What is the sky? Where is it? How high is it? What lies above it? These questions are difficult to answer, aren't they? Is the sky blue? The sky has no colour. We know that there is air around the world. When planes fly, they need air to lift their wings. Planes cannot fly very high because when they go higher, th...	[ "the air becomes thinner", "the flying machine is not good", "people will be afraid if the planes fly too high", "it is not necessary for planes to fly so high" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What is the sky? Where is it? How high is it? What lies above it? These questions are difficult to answer, aren't they? Is the sky blue? The sky has no colour. We know that there is air around the world. When planes fly, they need air to lift their wings....
A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful. The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous examples. Areas of particular dif...	[ "This book keeps up with the latest usages of the America English language.", "This edition offers more information about pronouns.", "It's not easy for us to find the information we need in this book.", "One particular chapter discusses verbs like \"care, like, love, hate, prefer, wish\"." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful. The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English an...