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The British aren't having as many children as they used to. One reason is that people are having children much older than before, meaning they have fewer years in which they can have them. After years at university, they need a few years of work experience before they can get the job they want. They might then get marr...	[ "they have fewer years to have children", "they live much shorter lives than before", "it is more expensive to bring up a child", "people are losing their jobs because of the recent financial crisis" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The British aren't having as many children as they used to. One reason is that people are having children much older than before, meaning they have fewer years in which they can have them. After years at university, they need a few years of work exper...
Right in front of the Minneapolis Central Library,a row of green bikes sits parked in a special stand.Each bike is designed with the logo"Nice Ride"--the name of the city's bike-share program. Nice Ride bikes are a lot like the library books that people come here to borrow.To rent a bike,you simply use your membership ...	[ "Earn a living.", "Enjoy bikeways.", "Compete in a race.", "Rent them out to others." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Right in front of the Minneapolis Central Library,a row of green bikes sits parked in a special stand.Each bike is designed with the logo"Nice Ride"--the name of the city's bike-share program. Nice Ride bikes are a lot like the library books that people come ...
Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but they are all courses that will count for my degree. The zoology class wh...	[ "She doesn't like the other three roommates.", "She is not open enough to be friendly.", "She doesn't like the way the author treats her.", "She isn't from the same states as the others." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but they are al...
Poor Oral Health Leads to Social and Emotional Problems A new report says nearly four-billion people have major tooth decay, or cavities. That number represents more than half of the world's population. Health officials are warning that failure to repair cavities can lead to social and emotional problems. Wagner Marcen...	[ "is listed in the most common of all 291 major diseases and injuries which will last for a long time..", "is closely related to industrialized diet which calls for people to eat slowly.", "increases in Africa now because developing countries are becoming developed countries.", "will cause phychological disord...	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Poor Oral Health Leads to Social and Emotional Problems A new report says nearly four-billion people have major tooth decay, or cavities. That number represents more than half of the world's population. Health officials are warning that failure to repair cavi...
rocks often contain large amounts of	[ "milk", "cheese", "aluminium", "honey" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: rocks often contain large amounts of Answer: aluminium
Jack thought himself a basketball fan. He watched quite a lot of American NBA basketball games. Not only did he watch them, he spent much of his free time playing on the court too. Then came the final year of his middle school. All of his regular teammates stopped showing up on the court because they were simply too bu...	[ "Peter's family are living much better.", "Simon is now studying at a university.", "Jack's mum understood him instead of blaming him.", "Jack's teachers wanted his mother to help his friends." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jack thought himself a basketball fan. He watched quite a lot of American NBA basketball games. Not only did he watch them, he spent much of his free time playing on the court too. Then came the final year of his middle school. All of his regular team...
Police Officer Tidwell left the station after 8 a.m. on Sunday. He was looking forward to his day of rest. By habit he took a short cut down the path behind prefix = st1 /Digby Hall Road. Suddenly he saw a man climbing down a drain-pipe from an open bedroom window of number 29. Quietly Tidwell walked into the garden. T...	[ "He usually discovered something suspicious along that path.", "He had an appointment with a man at Digby Hall Road.", "He knew he would get home quicker that way.", "He chose to go that way by chance." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Police Officer Tidwell left the station after 8 a.m. on Sunday. He was looking forward to his day of rest. By habit he took a short cut down the path behind prefix = st1 /Digby Hall Road. Suddenly he saw a man climbing down a drain-pipe from an open bedroom w...
Baby bats start doing what after at least a month after birth?	[ "scavenging", "teaching class", "time traveling", "making magic" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Baby bats start doing what after at least a month after birth? A. scavenging B. teaching class C. time traveling D. making magic Answer:A
Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We do not normally put them in a composition or letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples: Once bitten, twice shy. If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it. This proverb is also used to apply...	[ "he was sitting on the fence", "once bitten, twice shy", "he who pays the piper calls the tune", "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We do not normally put them in a composition or letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples: Once bitten, twice shy. If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as carefu...
Homosexual couples in New York are being married for the first time after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law permitting same-sex marriage in the state last month. But such marriages, though now legal in New York, remain controversial . So many couples wanted to be married on Sunday, the first day of legal homosexual m...	[ "has raised a storm of objections and all the Americans object to it", "is legal and accepted by the public in USA", "is permitted in New York now, but still remains controversial", "is merely legal in New York and Manhattan" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Homosexual couples in New York are being married for the first time after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law permitting same-sex marriage in the state last month. But such marriages, though now legal in New York, remain controversial . So many couple...
When rain falls for two solid weeks, flooding will be evident	[ "at the middle of a mountain", "inside of the mountain", "at the base of a mountain", "at the top of a mountain" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When rain falls for two solid weeks, flooding will be evident A. at the middle of a mountain B. inside of the mountain C. at the base of a mountain D. at the top of a mountain Answer:C
Freda always hangs her wet swimsuit outdoors after getting out of the swimming pool. Which of the following is least likely to affect the rate at which Freda's swimsuit dries?	[ "the heat of the Sun", "the speed of the wind", "the temperature of the water in the pool", "the amount of water vapor in the air" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Freda always hangs her wet swimsuit outdoors after getting out of the swimming pool. Which of the following is least likely to affect the rate at which Freda's swimsuit dries? Answer: the temperature of the water in the pool
Waller was a liked-by-all fellow full of fun who often went to coffee houses to tell people interesting stories, of which some even brought him some money. One day, asked by an office secretary who told Waller that his boss was a never-seen before serious man and he never even smiled. Waller would tell a most funny sto...	[ "was sure of his success", "thought of nothing but the 100-dollar return", "knew that his hen had really given a birth to a baby", "wondered whether he could make the boss smile or not" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Waller was a liked-by-all fellow full of fun who often went to coffee houses to tell people interesting stories, of which some even brought him some money. One day, asked by an office secretary who told Waller that his boss was a never-seen before ser...
Is there someone you hate? Well, maybe you don't really hate them. But you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don't let this anger go, it can turn into bitterness Bitterness appears when we can't forgive someone who has hurt us or made us angry. Someone might say or do something that hurts us. But ...	[ "We should enjoy someone who hurts us.", "We should pay more attention to our friends.", "The peace of mind is more important than the hurt itself.", "It's better to let bitterness go along with the other person." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Is there someone you hate? Well, maybe you don't really hate them. But you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don't let this anger go, it can turn into bitterness Bitterness appears when we can't forgive someone who has hurt us or made us...
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went. Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel...	[ "attend a meeting", "meet a friend", "visit a family member", "see a doctor" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went. Arriving in the Su...
While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon is commonly known as "Empty Nest Syndrome" . In order ...	[ "their earlier experience of feeling lonely", "the unfavorable living conditions in their native countries", "the common worry about their income", "the geographical distance between parents and children" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phen...
Some people love going to museums,while others absolutely hate it and would rather stay at home,enjoying their favorite TV shows.Increasingly,museums are being seen as outdated and boring by today's youngsters. I have just returned to the UK after travelling around the USA.While there,I visited lots of museums I must ...	[ "Future generations have the duty to protect museums.", "Visiting 9/11 Memorial and Museum is educational.", "Most museums around the world are free for students.", "Taking photos is allowed in the Smithsonian museums." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Some people love going to museums,while others absolutely hate it and would rather stay at home,enjoying their favorite TV shows.Increasingly,museums are being seen as outdated and boring by today's youngsters. I have just returned to the UK after travelling ...
In many ways, the earliest periods of photography are the most satisfying. Learning to use the controls is easy and comes quickly, and you can measure the results in terms of sharp and correctly developed pictures. Once you have mastered that, you can start on the second step of your photographic work. Using these basi...	[ "The skills of photography are not as satisfactory nowadays as before", "The earliest pictures were the best pictures people have ever taken", "The present-day photography depends more on technology than on art", "Learning to produce a sharp and correctly developed picture is only the first step in ...	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In many ways, the earliest periods of photography are the most satisfying. Learning to use the controls is easy and comes quickly, and you can measure the results in terms of sharp and correctly developed pictures. Once you have mastered that, you can...
Happy birthday The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday . Different generations of CNO vocalists , like Li Guangxi , Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth Bride", as...	[ "a Chinese opera", "a Western opera", "a piece of music", "a song" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Happy birthday The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday . Different generations of CNO vocalists , like Li Guangxi , Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chin...
Cambodians are continuing to mourn the death of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk, who died in Beijing this week. In an exclusive interview with CCTV, China's ambassador to Cambodia, Pan Guangxue, says Sihanouk made indelible contributions to Sino-Cambodian relations and his death will not affect the friendship between the...	[ "China-Cambodia Friendship Year", "China-Cambodia friendship to continue", "Sihanouk's death--a great loss to Cambodia", "China's peaceful foreign policy to continue" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Cambodians are continuing to mourn the death of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk, who died in Beijing this week. In an exclusive interview with CCTV, China's ambassador to Cambodia, Pan Guangxue, says Sihanouk made indelible contributions to Sino-Cambodi...
When we think of Hollywood, we think of films and famous film stars. They are part of Hollywood' s history. Today people make films in other places, too. Not all famous film stars live in Hollywood. But Hollywood is still a very special part in Los Angeles, California. You can easily see where Hollywood is in Los Angel...	[ "Hollywood", "Famous Films and Film Stars", "The History of Hollywood", "Famous Hollywood Sign" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When we think of Hollywood, we think of films and famous film stars. They are part of Hollywood' s history. Today people make films in other places, too. Not all famous film stars live in Hollywood. But Hollywood is still a very special part in Los Angeles, C...
Christopher Thomas,27,was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes , Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness and even death. And if that weren't bad...	[ "He needs to go to the doctor every day.", "He studies the leading cause of diabetes.", "He has a positive attitude to his disease.", "He encourages diabetics by writing articles." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Christopher Thomas,27,was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes , Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin three times a day for the rest of his life or risk ne...
Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers' advice! My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! None of my friends have got such tenable parents. What should I...	[ "Her parents treat her badly.", "She always worries about her parents.", "Her parents don't care about her feelings.", "She doesn't want to do what her parents ask." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers' advice! My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every ni...
Today, the paintings by Vincent van Gogh are world-famous and worth many millions of dollars but while he was alive, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. He was a lonely, unhappy man who suffered from mental illness, and he died at the early age of 37. Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853. His first conn...	[ "He died by accident.", "He had mental illness.", "No one bought his painting.", "He used up all his inspiration." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today, the paintings by Vincent van Gogh are world-famous and worth many millions of dollars but while he was alive, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. He was a lonely, unhappy man who suffered from mental illness, and he died at the early age of 37. ...
Blind photography sounds strange.But a striking exhibition of photographs in California argues that it develops as a result of the contemporary art.The show "Sight Unseen", at the California Museum of Photography until Aug.29, includes everything: underwater scenes, landscapes, abstracts and everything else you might e...	[ "the California Museum of Photography receives praises for holding the show.", "the public have a chance to know what the blind people are concerned about.", "the blind photographers have a good place to show their works.", "the exhibition can be very inspiring to the blind in the world." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Blind photography sounds strange.But a striking exhibition of photographs in California argues that it develops as a result of the contemporary art.The show "Sight Unseen", at the California Museum of Photography until Aug.29, includes everything: und...
He leant down to the pickpocket. The heaving and gasping had stopped, but he was still making a show of his breathlessness. "That's better," Mallon said. "Can you stand up? Try to stand up. Here," he said, and gripped the pickpocket's arm and forced him upright until he saw his face for the first time. As the pickpocke...	[ "the Gypsies had a bad reputation in Rome", "the pickpocket frequently stole around the woman's store", "everyone was protected by the law in Rome except the Gypsies", "the pickpocket couldn't purchase anything in the woman's store" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). He leant down to the pickpocket. The heaving and gasping had stopped, but he was still making a show of his breathlessness. "That's better," Mallon said. "Can you stand up? Try to stand up. Here," he said, and gripped the pickpocket's arm and forced him uprig...
Tony and Anna are brother and sister. They are Americans. Tony likes sports very much. He can play football, basketball and volleyball. Anna likes music very much. She can't play ball games. But they both like playing games on computers. They like eggs, bread and milk for breakfast. For lunch, Anna likes eating vegetab...	[ "ice cream; vegetables", "ice cream; cheese", "chicken; fish", "hamburgers; cheese" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tony and Anna are brother and sister. They are Americans. Tony likes sports very much. He can play football, basketball and volleyball. Anna likes music very much. She can't play ball games. But they both like playing games on computers. They like eggs, bread...
A person is able to tell what shape a toy is by holding it in their hands and also	[ "making", "eating", "crying", "noting" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A person is able to tell what shape a toy is by holding it in their hands and also Answer: noting
Paper is a cheap and accessible medium that can produce beautiful results. To most people, making a paper plane could be one of the simplest things to do. It's the simplest and easiest form of paper art. And paper art can be dated back to Japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago. However, there's a specia...	[ "combines the minimalism and complexity of paper", "often gets inspired by secondhand books", "makes architectural masterpieces with Simon Schubert", "is a magician who uses simple paper materials" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Paper is a cheap and accessible medium that can produce beautiful results. To most people, making a paper plane could be one of the simplest things to do. It's the simplest and easiest form of paper art. And paper art can be dated back to Japan, where it orig...
Dear Editor: I have been reading your newspaper, the Hometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville because of my work. We moved here from New York City, so I am used to reading excellent newspapers such as the Washington Post and the New York Times. In fact, we still have the Times delivere...	[ "The writer looks down upon the small-town newspaper.", "The editors of the Gazette might not treat the work seriously.", "There is neither a sports nor a style section in the Gazette.", "The writer thinks owning a dictionary is important for editors." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dear Editor: I have been reading your newspaper, the Hometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville because of my work. We moved here from New York City, so I am used to reading excellent newspapers such as the Washington P...
Monarch Butterflies One of the last West Coast homes of the Monarch butterfly,a type of insect ,may soon disappear.Strangely,it is in a town that calls itself Butterfly U.S.A,Pacific Grove, California. The town of Pacific Grove loves the butterflies.Every year they have a parade and hundreds of children dress up as...	[ "They may disappear.", "They come to stay every year.", "They help develop the town's tourism.", "They give a name to Pacific Grove." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Monarch Butterflies One of the last West Coast homes of the Monarch butterfly,a type of insect ,may soon disappear.Strangely,it is in a town that calls itself Butterfly U.S.A,Pacific Grove, California. The town of Pacific Grove loves the butterfli...
Britain's Solo Sailor Ellen MacArthur started sailing with her aunt when she was eight. She loved it so much that she saved her money for three years to buy her first small sailing boat.When she was 18,she sailed alone around Britain and won the "Young Sailor of the Year" award. But Ellen really became famous in 2...	[ "self-starter", "one performer", "self-made", "single-handed" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Britain's Solo Sailor Ellen MacArthur started sailing with her aunt when she was eight. She loved it so much that she saved her money for three years to buy her first small sailing boat.When she was 18,she sailed alone around Britain and won the "Young Sail...
A drinking water reservoir for a small town develops a blue-green algae bloom. The town hires a company to eliminate the problem. Which of the following should the company investigate first as a likely source of the problem?	[ "a pit where granite is ground up into gravel", "a neighborhood where lawn chemicals are used", "a junkyard where old cars are salvaged for parts", "a grain elevator where corn and soybeans are stored" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A drinking water reservoir for a small town develops a blue-green algae bloom. The town hires a company to eliminate the problem. Which of the following should the company investigate first as a likely source of the problem? A. a pit where granite is ground u...
Are you having difficulty falling asleep? Try drinking a glass of warm milk. If that doesn't work, listen to some soft, beautiful music. Still no luck? Try think about sheep jumping over a fence. If you are still awake, take a sleeping pill. People who take pills often become dependent on the drugs. So you lie awake kn...	[ "increasing chemical reactions in the front of their brain.", "making them feel safe with a cap on their head", "lowering the temperature of their brain", "asking them to drink water to cool down" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Are you having difficulty falling asleep? Try drinking a glass of warm milk. If that doesn't work, listen to some soft, beautiful music. Still no luck? Try think about sheep jumping over a fence. If you are still awake, take a sleeping pill. People wh...
For the people living in the Nile Basin,the river is their life. This 6,825 km waterway,whose watershed covers three million square kilometers,flows through mountains,woodlands,lakes and deserts. Its potential for fishing,tourism and shipping is great-but so are its challenges. Water shortage,already serious in Egypt...	[ "People's life in Egypt and Sudan", "Frequent drought in Egypt and Sudan", "The poorest countries in the Nile Basin", "The ecosystem problems in the Nile Basin" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For the people living in the Nile Basin,the river is their life. This 6,825 km waterway,whose watershed covers three million square kilometers,flows through mountains,woodlands,lakes and deserts. Its potential for fishing,tourism and shipping is gre...
C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I marveled at stone-walled rooms full of the magic of this an...	[ "Climate change.", "Copies.", "Popularity.", "Thieves." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I ...
Johnny Smith was a good math student at a high school. He loved his computer. He came home early every day, then he worked with it till midnight. But Johnny was not a good English student, not good at all. He got an F in his English class. One day after school Johnny joined his computer to the computer in his high scho...	[ "Johnny was good at math", "Johnny loved computers", "Johnny could join one computer to another", "they thought Johnny was not poor in English any longer" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Johnny Smith was a good math student at a high school. He loved his computer. He came home early every day, then he worked with it till midnight. But Johnny was not a good English student, not good at all. He got an F in his English class. One day aft...
What sense is associated with an animal's ingestion?	[ "taste", "hearing", "vision", "touch" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What sense is associated with an animal's ingestion? Answer: taste
There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear . Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war. In World War I Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and mor...	[ "It's said that the first T-shirts had nothing to do with war.", "The clothes were named T-shirts by a famous American actor.", "Many soldiers had begun to wear T-shirts by World War II.", "T-shirts became popular in China before the 1980s." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear . Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war. In World War I Some American so...
Lots of bacteria can grow in the seemingly unfriendly environment under glaciers , a region formerly considered free of much biology. This finding by glaciologists working in Switzerland could help solve some puzzles of the last ice age and point the way for finding life on other planets. Bacteria with odd lifestyles h...	[ "under the sea", "in hot water", "on other planets", "under glaciers" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Lots of bacteria can grow in the seemingly unfriendly environment under glaciers , a region formerly considered free of much biology. This finding by glaciologists working in Switzerland could help solve some puzzles of the last ice age and point the way for ...