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Do you know the Chinese saying "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man"? Mr. White knows it. Next month he is going to Beijing with his wife. They are going to visit the Great Wall. They are staying in Beijing for about a week. They have a lot of Chinese friends there, so they are visiting them. Then the...	[ "two weeks", "three days", "one month", "seven days" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Do you know the Chinese saying "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man"? Mr. White knows it. Next month he is going to Beijing with his wife. They are going to visit the Great Wall. They are staying in Beijing for about a week. They hav...
Janice is an American engineer working in Nanjing. She and her husband George, who is teaching English at a university, have been eager to get to know Chinese people better, so they were pleased when Liu, Janice's young co-worker, invited them to her home for dinner. When they arrived, Liu introduced them to her husban...	[ "cooking skills", "cultural differences", "language learning", "business management" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Janice is an American engineer working in Nanjing. She and her husband George, who is teaching English at a university, have been eager to get to know Chinese people better, so they were pleased when Liu, Janice's young co-worker, invited them to her home for...
A Chinese space capsule carrying three crew members has returned to Earth following a 13-day mission . Images of the capsule landing in Inner Mongolia at 10:05 local time were shown live on television. The astronauts, including China's first woman in space, carried out a successful manual docking with the Tiangong...	[ "to send the first female astronaut in space", "to prepare for the foundation of a space station", "to carry out a manual docking with the Tiangong-1", "to catch up with the first-class technology worldwide" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A Chinese space capsule carrying three crew members has returned to Earth following a 13-day mission . Images of the capsule landing in Inner Mongolia at 10:05 local time were shown live on television. The astronauts, including China's first woman in spac...
A man was cleaning car with a special brush when a little girl who had been watching him said,"My daddy has a brush like that to clean his car too.""Really!"said the man."What kind of car does your daddy have"The little girl answered,"Oh, he hasn't got the car yet, but he's got the brush to clean it."Well, I suppose yo...	[ "In order to introduce a topic", "Because the story is funny", "Because the little girl thought her father would buy a car", "Because author likes to tell stories" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A man was cleaning car with a special brush when a little girl who had been watching him said,"My daddy has a brush like that to clean his car too.""Really!"said the man."What kind of car does your daddy have"The little girl answered,"Oh, he hasn't got the ca...
Nutrients in soil	[ "are used up immediately", "are unimportant to the food chain", "are passed on to first to apex predators", "are passed on to the producer organisms" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Nutrients in soil Answer: are passed on to the producer organisms
James got up at five to seven. His parents and his little twin sisters went traveling in France and he had to look after himself at home. He opened the fridge, but he found only two hamburgers in it. He decided to have breakfast in the restaurant at the other side of the street. He sat at a table and the waiter came up...	[ "three", "four", "five", "six" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). James got up at five to seven. His parents and his little twin sisters went traveling in France and he had to look after himself at home. He opened the fridge, but he found only two hamburgers in it. He decided to have breakfast in the restaurant at the other...
A new satellite is travelling 1.5 million kilometers over a 110-day period to enter an orbit of the sun. It is called DSCOVR--the Deep Space Climate Observatory. It will replace a satellite that has been observing space weather. DSCOVR will begin its work during the worst of the 11-year-long solar cycle. This is a time...	[ "The warnings from DSCOVR will be for just some part of Earth", "future models will be able to tell what part will be more likely to be hit", "there is nothing we can do in the face of the solar storm", "humans have received the warning sent from the satellite" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A new satellite is travelling 1.5 million kilometers over a 110-day period to enter an orbit of the sun. It is called DSCOVR--the Deep Space Climate Observatory. It will replace a satellite that has been observing space weather. DSCOVR will begin its work dur...
US track star Marion Jones owned a trophy case filled with medals. She had worldwide fame. She held the high honor of being the first female track and field athlete to win five medals at an Olympics -- the 2000 Sydney Games. But last Friday, the 31-year-old track star tearfully confessed that she had lied to fans, sp...	[ "the writer himself", "Marion Jones", "IAAF president", "US federal agents" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: US track star Marion Jones owned a trophy case filled with medals. She had worldwide fame. She held the high honor of being the first female track and field athlete to win five medals at an Olympics -- the 2000 Sydney Games. But last Friday, the 31-...
One day, my dog woke up early and wouldn't go back to sleep. Why did the dog wake up early? I tried really hard to find out. "Are you sick, dog?" I asked. He didn't say anything, so I took his temperature. It said he wasn't sick! "Are you hungry, dog?" He didn't say anything, so I feed him some dog food. He didn't eat ...	[ "He was thirsty.", "He was sick.", "It was his birthday.", "He was hungry." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day, my dog woke up early and wouldn't go back to sleep. Why did the dog wake up early? I tried really hard to find out. "Are you sick, dog?" I asked. He didn't say anything, so I took his temperature. It said he wasn't sick! "Are you hungry, dog?...
It was not the first time for Shi Benliang, a senior physics major at Peking University, to feed cats. But the 22-year-old felt sad when he saw the scars and wounds on the bodies of the little creatures. "I can imagine how they have suffered from being abandoned. They lead a harsh life wandering around," said the stude...	[ "A married woman is not qualified to adopt the cat.", "A stray cat may live shorter than the ordinary cats.", "Volunteers can feed the stray cats in any place they like.", "There are more than 100 stray cats on the campus." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It was not the first time for Shi Benliang, a senior physics major at Peking University, to feed cats. But the 22-year-old felt sad when he saw the scars and wounds on the bodies of the little creatures. "I can imagine how they have suffered from bein...
These days, when the world seems to be hard to control, walking can make you feel peaceful. It gives you a chance to slow down, to relax and to appreciate yourself and your life in general. It helps you slow down enough to breathe deeply, to calm your thoughts, and to research the natural world filled with wonders. And...	[ "eat a healthy breakfast.", "drink plenty of water.", "get up early and relax yourself.", "all above." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). These days, when the world seems to be hard to control, walking can make you feel peaceful. It gives you a chance to slow down, to relax and to appreciate yourself and your life in general. It helps you slow down enough to breathe deeply, to calm your thought...
Dear Nancy, How are you? Now I want to tell something interesting. Last week we had a trip to Mount Tai. On Tuesday we went to Taian by bus, a city at the foot of the mountain. We had a good rest at a hotel. At about one o'clock early the next morning, we began to climb the mountain. It took us about four hours and a h...	[ "after supper they started to go down.", "they got to the tour hotel the next day", "Nancy sent some postcards to Wu Tong", "Nancy had a great time in Mount Tai" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dear Nancy, How are you? Now I want to tell something interesting. Last week we had a trip to Mount Tai. On Tuesday we went to Taian by bus, a city at the foot of the mountain. We had a good rest at a hotel. At about one o'clock early the next morning...
Parents everywhere praise their kids when they do well in school, win a ball game, or build an impressive sandcastle --- anytime their kids do something remarkable , or in many cases, something ordinary. "We are becoming praise junkies as parents", says Jenn Berman, PhD, a marriage and family expert and the author of ...	[ "children's attitude", "the outcome", "children's good behaviour", "children's efforts" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Parents everywhere praise their kids when they do well in school, win a ball game, or build an impressive sandcastle --- anytime their kids do something remarkable , or in many cases, something ordinary. "We are becoming praise junkies as parents", s...
Price sued Derrick for injuries Price received in an automobile accident. Price claims that Derrick was negligent in (a) exceeding the posted speed limit of 35 m.p.h., (b) failing to keep a lookout, and (c) crossing the center lineBystander, Price's eyewitness, testified on crossexamination that Derrick was wearing a g...	[ "admissible as substantive evidence of a material fact.", "admissible as bearing on Bystander's truthfulness and veracity.", "inadmissible, because it has no bearing on the capacity of Bystander to observe. ", "inadmissible, because it is extrinsic evidence of a collateral matte" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Price sued Derrick for injuries Price received in an automobile accident. Price claims that Derrick was negligent in (a) exceeding the posted speed limit of 35 m.p.h., (b) failing to keep a lookout, and (c) crossing the center lineBystander, Price's eyewitnes...
New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school? In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city. Trave...	[ "by bus", "by subway", "by taxi", "by private car" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school? In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city...
Scientists have always been interested in the high level of organization in ant societies. American researchers have watched ants build life-saving rafts to keep afloat during floods. They also have documented how ant colonies choose their next queen--the female whose job is to produce eggs rather than seek food for ot...	[ "how ants survive", "how ants communicate", "how ants live together", "that ants have a strict division of labour" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Scientists have always been interested in the high level of organization in ant societies. American researchers have watched ants build life-saving rafts to keep afloat during floods. They also have documented how ant colonies choose their next queen-...
I came to live here where I am now between Wounded Knee Greek and Grass Greek. Others came too, and we made these little grey houses of logs that you see, and they are square. It is a bad way to live, for there can be no power in a square. You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is beca...	[ "the Indians' past and present living conditions", "the Indians' past and modern beliefs", "the Indians' old and new power", "people and nature" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I came to live here where I am now between Wounded Knee Greek and Grass Greek. Others came too, and we made these little grey houses of logs that you see, and they are square. It is a bad way to live, for there can be no power in a square. You have noticed th...
About five years ago I started at a new school when my family moved to Iowa. I was just a little ex-cited, but I worried I would never fit in with the other sixth graders. Lucy, a girl in my class, who I thought was not ready for change, didn't like me from the start. In fact, I was pretty sure she hated me. I would as...	[ "By wearing make-up.", "By keeping smiling at Lucy.", "By wearing bell-bottom pants.", "By sitting beside Lucy in class." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: About five years ago I started at a new school when my family moved to Iowa. I was just a little ex-cited, but I worried I would never fit in with the other sixth graders. Lucy, a girl in my class, who I thought was not ready for change, didn't like m...
Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the wallet behind the balcony bleachers in the Baker Middle Sc...	[ "was still in good condition", "was a little damaged", "had just lost color1", "was just repaired" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the...
Dear Nancy, How are you? Now I want to tell something interesting. Last week we had a trip to Mount Tai. On Tuesday we went to Taian by bus, a city at the foot of the mountain. We had a good rest at a hotel. At about one o'clock early the next morning, we began to climb the mountain. It took us about four hours and a h...	[ "On foot.", "By bus.", "By taxi.", "By bike." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Nancy, How are you? Now I want to tell something interesting. Last week we had a trip to Mount Tai. On Tuesday we went to Taian by bus, a city at the foot of the mountain. We had a good rest at a hotel. At about one o'clock early the next morning, we beg...
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	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 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 b...
Which of these will reduce the gravitational force between two objects the most?	[ "halving the distance between them", "doubling the distance between them", "halving the distance between them and doubling their mass", "doubling the distance between them and halving their mass" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of these will reduce the gravitational force between two objects the most? Answer: doubling the distance between them and halving their mass
The terracotta warriors have guarded the Qin Shihuang Tomb for over 2,000 years. The construction of the tomb started in 247 BC, and it took 36 years to complete. There are thousands of pottery figures of warriors and horses in this magnificent tomb. The museum is located five kilometers east of Xi'an, in Lintong Cou...	[ "there is no pillar", "there is one pillar", "there are 5,000 pillars", "we don't know" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The terracotta warriors have guarded the Qin Shihuang Tomb for over 2,000 years. The construction of the tomb started in 247 BC, and it took 36 years to complete. There are thousands of pottery figures of warriors and horses in this magnificent tomb. The mus...
The world is not only hungry but also thirsty for water. This may seem strange to you, since nearly 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water. But about 97% of that is sea water or salt water. Man can only drink and use the other 3% of fresh water from rivers, lakes, underground and so on. And we can not even us...	[ "use the water with salt in it", "remove the salt from sea water", "get water from underground", "reuse the water in cities" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The world is not only hungry but also thirsty for water. This may seem strange to you, since nearly 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water. But about 97% of that is sea water or salt water. Man can only drink and use the other 3% of fresh water from...
Today, paper-making is a big business. But it is still possible to make paper by hand, since the steps are the same as using big machines. You should use paper with small amounts of printing. Old envelopes are good for this reason. Colored paper also can be used, as well as small amounts of newspaper. Small pieces of r...	[ "introduce the history of paper-making", "describe the process of paper-making", "compare the ancient with the modern paper-making", "argue about the possibility of paper-making by hand" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today, paper-making is a big business. But it is still possible to make paper by hand, since the steps are the same as using big machines. You should use paper with small amounts of printing. Old envelopes are good for this reason. Colored paper also ...
Television is good.You'd like to watch it all day and all night.But too much TV is a very bad thing.Scientists found that kids who watch too much TV may have more trouble learning to read.They can't focus on their work. Kids learn language skills best by reading,talking and playing with others.If they spend too much ti...	[ "It's good for kids to learn from fighting programmes on TV.", "Too much TV is good for people's health.", "It's easy for kids who watch a lot of fighting programmes to love others.", "Kids who watch too much TV may have more problems with reading." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Television is good.You'd like to watch it all day and all night.But too much TV is a very bad thing.Scientists found that kids who watch too much TV may have more trouble learning to read.They can't focus on their work. Kids learn language skills best...
When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ". Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being learned, and others will disappear. This is called the "babblin...	[ "differences between a child's language and an adult's", "ways of teaching babies to talk", "children's learning of the mother language", "the importance of learning foreign languages" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ". Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being le...
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life 1. Live Below Your Means There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at...	[ "gain happiness by buying themselves expensive things", "save everything they can to help those in need", "devote more attention to their personal life", "take out a loan to promote technology" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life 1. Live Below Your Means There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take ...
Dear friend, For the past 17 years, you have been my best friend. I remember that you told me you were called Cigarette because of your features. You have seen me through difficult times, happy times and just about every stage of my life. You have always been here when I need you. Some of my family and friends didn't l...	[ "say goodbye to his girlfriend", "tell his friendship with Cigarette", "tell his travelling plan", "give up smoking" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dear friend, For the past 17 years, you have been my best friend. I remember that you told me you were called Cigarette because of your features. You have seen me through difficult times, happy times and just about every stage of my life. You have alw...
Dear Textual Healing, I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, I am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life. I have always taken care of every...	[ "PC should extend her knowledge by reading more", "PC should stop struggling with anyone around her", "PC had better try to avoid going someplace new", "PC oughtn't to be trapped in her present situation" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Textual Healing, I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, I am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and h...
Believe it or not, you can't escape Disney World. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh look out from T-shirts, school bags and lunch boxes. Cartoons such as "Snow White" and "The Lion King" shape the childhoods of countless kids. While Disney's products might have been your favorites as a child, you may no...	[ "Disney deals with classic fairy tales in a family-friendly way.", "Disney films try to avoid violence, sex and race problems.", "The Disney \"The Little Mermaid\" does not show the evils of lust.", "Disney films are not loved by many children any longer." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Believe it or not, you can't escape Disney World. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh look out from T-shirts, school bags and lunch boxes. Cartoons such as "Snow White" and "The Lion King" shape the childhoods of countless kids. While Di...
People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a driver's license. The law went into effect on January l. California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the largest number of illegal immigrants. More than a million people began to request licens...	[ "The words \"Federal Limits Apply\" will abuse illegal immigrants", "They can't be used to travel on an airplane or enter a federal building.", "They can be used to act against the police and other people.", "With the words \"Federal Limits Apply\", immigrants can enjoy special rights." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a driver's license. The law went into effect on January l. California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the largest number of il...
Offering a powerful new tool against terrorism, researchers have found a way to detect lies in the liar's blushing face. The technique, described in the journal Nature, uses a thermal camera to detect the sudden shift of blood flow in the face. The system performed as a traditional polygraph , the scientists repo...	[ "the need of personal security", "the data collected in the tried ways", "the threaten from terrorism", "the desire for public use" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Offering a powerful new tool against terrorism, researchers have found a way to detect lies in the liar's blushing face. The technique, described in the journal Nature, uses a thermal camera to detect the sudden shift of blood flow in the face. The syste...
Which creature would be safest from predators in its natural underground habitat?	[ "eagles", "lizards", "moles", "sardines" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which creature would be safest from predators in its natural underground habitat? Answer: moles
BEIJING --With a series of measures being adopted to control price rise, the Chinese government is confident of keeping prices at a reasonable level, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday morning, asking people to remain confident. "I believe we can keep prices at a reasonable level through our efforts. As a major leader o...	[ "taking more strict measures", "the leaders' confidence", "achieve a balance of supply and demand", "having a good agricultural supply base" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). BEIJING --With a series of measures being adopted to control price rise, the Chinese government is confident of keeping prices at a reasonable level, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday morning, asking people to remain confident. "I believe we can keep prices a...
Mr. Smith lived in a small village. He grew vegetables. Years ago he found work in a big city and moved there with his family. On the first Saturday in their new home, Mr. Smith took his new car out of the garage and washed it. A man came at the moment. When he saw Mr. Smith's new car, he stopped and looked at it for...	[ "a small town", "a big city", "a small village", "a farm" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mr. Smith lived in a small village. He grew vegetables. Years ago he found work in a big city and moved there with his family. On the first Saturday in their new home, Mr. Smith took his new car out of the garage and washed it. A man came at the mom...
There are a number of special days of the year that are celebrated in different countries. The origins of most of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days, however, especially those celebrated in western countries, often owe their origins to a particular person. One of the ...	[ "her mother was not there to see it", "she had never been a mother herself", "people were too interested in making it a business", "no one gave any presents or cards to their mothers" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are a number of special days of the year that are celebrated in different countries. The origins of most of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days, however, especially those celebrated in western c...
During the week days, they are luckily busy office people; but on weekends, they are just a brood of stay-home animals. A recent survey shows that office workers in China prefer quiet and easy ways to spend their weekends. In the survey, conducted by job seeking and offering website Zhaopin.com, 32.8 percent of the 6,...	[ "1,968.", "1,158.", "1,200.", "1,674." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). During the week days, they are luckily busy office people; but on weekends, they are just a brood of stay-home animals. A recent survey shows that office workers in China prefer quiet and easy ways to spend their weekends. In the survey, conducted by job see...
Gallows humor may seem like a mistake, or at least in poor taste. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress."Humor makes you feel in control and it can give you that feeling that everything is okay even when it's not,"says James M.Jones, a psychology professor at the University...	[ "observe who is aggressive", "show a sense of belonging", "doubt about the result of humor", "try to avoid involving private things" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Gallows humor may seem like a mistake, or at least in poor taste. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress."Humor makes you feel in control and it can give you that feeling that everything is okay even when i...
A long time ago people thought that the sun went round the earth. In some countries people even said that the sun was a god . They thought the god drove across the sky each day on a golden horse. Now we know the earth goes round the sun. It takes the earth a year to go all way round the sun. Today men even know how fa...	[ "the time for the earth to turn round.", "the time the earth travels one thousand miles.", "one circle the earth goes round the sun.", "the journey of the earth." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A long time ago people thought that the sun went round the earth. In some countries people even said that the sun was a god . They thought the god drove across the sky each day on a golden horse. Now we know the earth goes round the sun. It takes the...