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A good teacher is many things to many people. In my own experience, the people I respect the most and think about the most are the teachers who demanded the most discipline from their students. I miss one teacher in particular that I had in high school. I think she was a good teacher because she was a very strict p...	[ "gave her students the usual amount of homework", "gave her students less homework", "asked her students to check the homework themselves", "gave her students more homework" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A good teacher is many things to many people. In my own experience, the people I respect the most and think about the most are the teachers who demanded the most discipline from their students. I miss one teacher in particular that I had in high s...
A family living in an apartment house in the suburbs of a large city had a cat of which they were very much fond. One day the cat got sick and finally dies. As there was no back yard to their home in which to bury the cat. Father was forced to wrap the cat up in a newspaper and take it with him, being carefully reminde...	[ "The family living in the middle of the city liked a cat very much.", "No one in the family was fond of the cat.", "The family lived in the suburbs, who were fond of the cat.", "The family except the mother liked the cat very much." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A family living in an apartment house in the suburbs of a large city had a cat of which they were very much fond. One day the cat got sick and finally dies. As there was no back yard to their home in which to bury the cat. Father was forced to wrap th...
Once a 10-year-old boy decided to learn judo though he had lost his left arm in a car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese sensei, a judo teacher. Three months later, he was still practising with the same move. So he asked, "Sensei, shouldn't I be learning more moves?" "This is the only move you know,...	[ "his opponents made more mistakes than he did", "his opponents were more impatient than he was", "the boy was better at guard than his opponents were", "the boy's biggest weakness became his biggest strength" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once a 10-year-old boy decided to learn judo though he had lost his left arm in a car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese sensei, a judo teacher. Three months later, he was still practising with the same move. So he asked, "Sensei, shouldn'...
Players Wanted Are you good at playing basketball? Can you play ping-pong or soccer? Can you swim very well? If so, you are welcome to join our school sports team. Please call Victor at 8863543 or send an email to sports@ yahoo.com. Dancers Wanted Can you dance? Do you like kids? Can you help them with dancing on weeke...	[ "Every Saturday afternoon.", "Every Sunday afternoon.", "From 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. on weekdays", "on Friday afternoon" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Players Wanted Are you good at playing basketball? Can you play ping-pong or soccer? Can you swim very well? If so, you are welcome to join our school sports team. Please call Victor at 8863543 or send an email to sports@ yahoo.com. Dancers Wanted Can you dan...
Inventors are always looking for ways to make our lives easier, greener and a lot more fun.Take a look at 2010's biggest and coolest breakthroughs in science and technology.What in the world will inventors dream up next? Superhero Suit Have you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? Dream no more.There's a real Iron Ma...	[ "AirPod.", "EMIEW2.", "XOS2.", "EMILY." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Inventors are always looking for ways to make our lives easier, greener and a lot more fun.Take a look at 2010's biggest and coolest breakthroughs in science and technology.What in the world will inventors dream up next? Superhero Suit Have you ever dreamed ...
Salt plays an important role in our daily diet. Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict -how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States. The result: Thirteen percent fewer heart attacks. Eight percent fewer ...	[ "Americans ate no more than 5 grams of salt per day in the 1970s", "the American Heart Association suggests less than 3 grams of salt a day for everyone", "the less salt one eats, the healthier he will be", "all the heart diseases result from eating too much salt" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Salt plays an important role in our daily diet. Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict -how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States. The resul...
Most of us use the telephone several times a day to talk with friends or make social arrangements . These calls are usually quite easy and require little planning. Using the telephone for business purpose is different. In any organization the person on the telephone represents the company and gives an impression of the...	[ "be heard in low spirits", "be decisive", "check your notes", "get feedback" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Most of us use the telephone several times a day to talk with friends or make social arrangements . These calls are usually quite easy and require little planning. Using the telephone for business purpose is different. In any organization the person on the te...
High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decision that affect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you get to play will be decided for you. Your success in high school depends on your use of t...	[ "working out a complete plan for the whole term", "keeping a good balance between study and rest", "putting the most important tasks first", "trying to study alone instead of working with others" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decision that affect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you get to play will be decided ...
A young man from a village called Nawalapitiya married a young woman from Maiyuwa, a small village. They lived with the man's big family-his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. The family kept an elephant, in which the woman soon took a great interest. Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar. Three month...	[ "ran away", "stayed at home", "hid", "died" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A young man from a village called Nawalapitiya married a young woman from Maiyuwa, a small village. They lived with the man's big family-his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. The family kept an elephant, in which the woman soon took a great int...
This summer, Liu Hongcan, a 30-year-old Chongqing woman, had to say goodbye to her daughter again. She sent her little girl to Guizhou province to stay with her daughter's grandparents for the summer vacation _ in Chongqing. A list of "hottest cities" in China came out last month. Chongqing is No.1 on the list. Fuzho...	[ "Chongqing, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Ningbo", "Fuzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ningbo", "Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo", "Ningbo, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: This summer, Liu Hongcan, a 30-year-old Chongqing woman, had to say goodbye to her daughter again. She sent her little girl to Guizhou province to stay with her daughter's grandparents for the summer vacation _ in Chongqing. A list of "hottest citie...
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. Wh...	[ "you will have a strange feeling", "you will learn how to reach out your hand", "you can tell the difference of the things", "you can tell what colors they are" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how...
True friends double your happiness and half your burdens. Basically how you would like a true friend to be is what you should be like to your true friends. Trust, forgiveness, responsibility are some elements of a true friendship. True friendships are hard to achieve. And what's more, life is short. So treasure these f...	[ "A precious friendship", "A true friend", "A happy time", "Friend, a treasure." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). True friends double your happiness and half your burdens. Basically how you would like a true friend to be is what you should be like to your true friends. Trust, forgiveness, responsibility are some elements of a true friendship. True friendships are hard to...
Once upon a time, there was a man who was so famous that everyone in his country knew him. One day, the famous man was sitting in a restaurant with his sister. "It must be great to be famous. Everyone tries to please you, and you can do whatever you want to," said his sister. "It's quite the opposite sometimes, in fact...	[ "to describe famous people's life", "to explain the importance of being famous", "to show how to deal with problems in a restaurant", "to show that famous people are watched more" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once upon a time, there was a man who was so famous that everyone in his country knew him. One day, the famous man was sitting in a restaurant with his sister. "It must be great to be famous. Everyone tries to please you, and you can do whatever you w...
A 2-year-od boy is being described as a hero after using Face Time to save his mother after she was badly hurt. According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit part of her middle finger almost completely off. Laura tried to call 911 herself, but she said her ...	[ "a newspaper", "a poster", "a science magazine", "a guidebook" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A 2-year-od boy is being described as a hero after using Face Time to save his mother after she was badly hurt. According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit part of her middle finger almo...
Below are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country. The Outsiders This book, first published in 1967. has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , who has been labeled all his life as a greaser. The greaser's...	[ "you admire Harry for his patience", "you like watching musical movies", "you are interested in the magical world", "you enjoy reading the eight-book series" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Below are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country. The Outsiders This book, first published in 1967. has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , ...
Tornadoes are one of the worst weather events on earth. Each year, tornadoes kill many people. The storms often carry homes, cars and trees from one place to another. And they can also _ anything when they pass by. A tornado comes from a thunderstorm in the sky down to the ground. It is big at the top and small at th...	[ "the United States has very few tornadoes", "tornadoes are one of the worst weather events in the world", "people should stay in big rooms with windows when tornadoes come", "more than one thousand people were killed by tornadoes in the USA last year" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tornadoes are one of the worst weather events on earth. Each year, tornadoes kill many people. The storms often carry homes, cars and trees from one place to another. And they can also _ anything when they pass by. A tornado comes from a thunderstorm in the...
Many people think heroes need to be handsome, rich, or very smart. But as for me, a hero is a person who always helps others. My hero is Uncle Bill. He is the oldest son of a worker, and he grew up in a poor family with four younger brothers and two little sisters. He was good at neither writing nor math. In fact, he n...	[ "Uncle Bill has worked hard and finally owns six repair shops", "With the help of his parent, Uncle Bill became successful.", "Uncle Bill was interested in writing books about fixing things.", "When he was young, he had to work to help support the family." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many people think heroes need to be handsome, rich, or very smart. But as for me, a hero is a person who always helps others. My hero is Uncle Bill. He is the oldest son of a worker, and he grew up in a poor family with four younger brothers and two little si...
World Book and Copyright Day is a annual event that falls on April 23 and was first celebrated in 1995. The event was organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The connection between April 23 and books was first made in 1923 by booksellers in Catalonia, prefix = st1 /Spainas a way to honor the...	[ "Every year", "Every other year", "Every fourth year", "Not referred to" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: World Book and Copyright Day is a annual event that falls on April 23 and was first celebrated in 1995. The event was organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The connection between April 23 and books was first made in 1923 ...
Riding School: You can start horse--riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 P.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat. Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m....	[ "(412)396--6752", "(412)396--6648", "(412)396--6876", "(412)396--6706" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Riding School: You can start horse--riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 P.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will nee...
LOS ANGELES--The advice offered from any other 82-year-olds might have made young people yawn and roll their eyes. But when former South African President Nelson Mandela advised two dozenprefix = st1 /Los Angelesto take education seriously, his audience was listening. The famed old man said to the young peop...	[ "Nelson Mandela never lost hope in his life", "was especially troublesome when young", "Nelson Mandela was quite different from American youth when young", "American youth should be no more rebellious" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). LOS ANGELES--The advice offered from any other 82-year-olds might have made young people yawn and roll their eyes. But when former South African President Nelson Mandela advised two dozenprefix = st1 /Los Angelesto take education seriously, his audienc...
Matt and his wife lived in the country. Matt was very mean and hated spending money. One day a fair came to the nearby town. They went to the fair and looked at all the things to buy. Matt's wife wanted to buy a hat only costing $28, but was refused. Later on, a comb of $5 attracted her attention, but he would not let ...	[ "throw the wife out of the plane", "get another $10 by making the wife shout", "show off his perfect flying skills", "provide the couple with pleasure of excitement" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Matt and his wife lived in the country. Matt was very mean and hated spending money. One day a fair came to the nearby town. They went to the fair and looked at all the things to buy. Matt's wife wanted to buy a hat only costing $28, but was refused. Later on...
as the amount of polluting gasses in the atmosphere increases , what will also increase in the atmosphere?	[ "reflections", "humidity", "depth", "hotness" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: as the amount of polluting gasses in the atmosphere increases , what will also increase in the atmosphere? Answer: hotness
Dear Sir or Madam. Last Thursday. I traveled on the 8:00 a.m. train from Glasgow to London King's Cross and I was quite angry with the service of your company. The train didn't come on time and it was forty minutes late when it left Glasgow. A man at the station said sorry to us, but he didn't give us any reasons for t...	[ "David failed catching the plane from London to Frankfurt.", "David was very pleased with the trip.", "The service of the company was very poor.", "There was something wrong with the air conditioning on the train." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Sir or Madam. Last Thursday. I traveled on the 8:00 a.m. train from Glasgow to London King's Cross and I was quite angry with the service of your company. The train didn't come on time and it was forty minutes late when it left Glasgow. A man at the stat...
How you end a computer session depends on how you use the computer, your views on energy conservation , and what you have been told about how your decision will affect your investment's longevity: will frequent starting and stopping cause its circuits to burn out sooner? Rest easy, your computer is more likely to be d...	[ "Whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer.", "What kind of work the computer is dealing with.", "The choice of how you use your computer.", "Whether the operating systems are new." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How you end a computer session depends on how you use the computer, your views on energy conservation , and what you have been told about how your decision will affect your investment's longevity: will frequent starting and stopping cause its circuits to bur...
Thirty years ago, Lake Ponkapog in Hartwell, New Jersey, was full of life. Many birds and animals lived beside the water, which was full of fish. Now there are few birds, animals, and fish. The lake water is polluted. It is in a colour of dirty brown, and it is filled with strange plants. How did this happen? First, we...	[ "boats on the Lake Pankapog", "why the water is dirty in Lake Ponkapog", "clean rainwater", "dirty lakes" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Thirty years ago, Lake Ponkapog in Hartwell, New Jersey, was full of life. Many birds and animals lived beside the water, which was full of fish. Now there are few birds, animals, and fish. The lake water is polluted. It is in a colour of dirty brown,...
Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes. The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much .Tho...	[ "How to make good use of a dictionary", "When to use a dictionary", "How to improve spoken English", "How to practice reading fast" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes. The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every wor...
Getting paid to talk about the World Cup is a great job. I'm not a football commentator , though-just an English teacher in Japan. I come to Japan two years ago, and didn't think I would stay, but Japan has that effect on you. _ . I think it's best to teach in a bigger city where there are other foreigners to mix with,...	[ "the writer travelled a lot and saved much money in Japan.", "the writer teaches English in more than one school as a part-time job.", "the writer enjoys watching football games", "the writer spent one year in finding students for his private teaching." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Getting paid to talk about the World Cup is a great job. I'm not a football commentator , though-just an English teacher in Japan. I come to Japan two years ago, and didn't think I would stay, but Japan has that effect on you. _ . I think it's best to teach i...
While many habitats support a great variety of life, and deserts are included, many animals	[ "freeze in deserts", "starve in deserts", "are abandoned there", "drown in deserts" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: While many habitats support a great variety of life, and deserts are included, many animals Answer: starve in deserts
Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that's normal . Your body slows down then. What should you do about it? Don't drink coffee! Instead, take a nap . It's good to have a daily nap. First of all, you are more energetic after napping. You remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn th...	[ "stressed", "energetic", "sleepy", "friendly" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that's normal . Your body slows down then. What should you do about it? Don't drink coffee! Instead, take a nap . It's good to have a daily nap. First of all, you are more energetic after napping. You remember ...
Below are four ads on the website. l Artful Experience It's an artful experience even if you're artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It's creativ...	[ "An American graduate who is good at Chinese.", "A Chinese graduate who majored in business.", "A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.", "An American college student who is interested in English translation." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Below are four ads on the website. l Artful Experience It's an artful experience even if you're artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coachi...
Many of us enjoy doing it: you turn on the camera on your mobile phone and hold it at a high angle--- making your eyes look bigger and your cheekbones more defined. You turn to your best side and click. There it is - your selfie. Over the past year, "selfie" has become a well-known term across the globe. This August th...	[ "be cheated", "feel discouraged", "lose money", "succeed more easily" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Many of us enjoy doing it: you turn on the camera on your mobile phone and hold it at a high angle--- making your eyes look bigger and your cheekbones more defined. You turn to your best side and click. There it is - your selfie. Over the past year, "...
If you've ever seen a James Bond movie, you'll know that the hero gets around in a smart Aston Martin car. Even if you know that you could never afford such an expensive vehicle, you don't forget the name, or the car. Why? You have been affected by product placement. Companies pay a film to place their products in the ...	[ "business has a great effect on the movie.", "the original story was not suitable for a movie", "filmmakers are only concerned about making money", "milk tea is more popular than ice cream" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you've ever seen a James Bond movie, you'll know that the hero gets around in a smart Aston Martin car. Even if you know that you could never afford such an expensive vehicle, you don't forget the name, or the car. Why? You have been affected by product pl...
Replacing a natural resource can be	[ "refilling a lake that evaporated", "planting a flower in a garden", "growing a bush in a yard", "planting a berry patch" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Replacing a natural resource can be Answer: refilling a lake that evaporated
3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer. The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a "statue" in about 90 minutes after scanning anything, including a pe...	[ "3D printer made in Shenzhen", "3D printing looks for bigger market", "3D printing services in the USA", "Design your own statue" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). 3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer. The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a "statue...
Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for inter- national students. Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoken levels of each stud...	[ "study English in some regular schools.", "learn how to deal with dangers in the wild", "enjoy different sports activities after class", "experience the traditional farmer lifestyle" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for inter- national students. Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English cla...
The Voice of China Many Chinese like watching The Voice of China, because the songs sound really good. My daughter, my wife and I like it, too. We watch the programme every Friday. Some famous singers like Wang Feng, Zhang Huimei, Na Ying, Harlem Yu are the _ . The coaches listen to the songs, and find their favorite ...	[ "Around the world.", "Animal World.", "The Voice of China.", "The Disneyland." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Voice of China Many Chinese like watching The Voice of China, because the songs sound really good. My daughter, my wife and I like it, too. We watch the programme every Friday. Some famous singers like Wang Feng, Zhang Huimei, Na Ying, Harlem Yu are the ...
Mark Twain's First Money Mark Twain was asked one day if he could remember the first money he ever earned. He thought a long time and then said , "Yes, it was at school.I can remember everything about it .School boys in those days did not take good care of their chairs and desks.There was a rule in our school that if a...	[ "when he was a pupil", "when he became a writer", "when he taught at a school", "when he was beaten by his father" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mark Twain's First Money Mark Twain was asked one day if he could remember the first money he ever earned. He thought a long time and then said , "Yes, it was at school.I can remember everything about it .School boys in those days did not take good care of th...
Finding time to enjoy life is becoming harder and harder. As the average workweek lengthens, leisure time drops. Yet some of the world's busiest people are able to develop rewarding careers and also make time for family and leisure activities. Here is their best advice plus that of time-management experts: 1. Use your ...	[ "carry out your plans when you are free", "stop occupying your mind with lots of things", "forget everything annoying when taking a walk", "enjoy your life whenever you can" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Finding time to enjoy life is becoming harder and harder. As the average workweek lengthens, leisure time drops. Yet some of the world's busiest people are able to develop rewarding careers and also make time for family and leisure activities. Here is...
There was a big garden in front of Jeff's house. So on weekends, many children came to play soccer from morning to late night. They made a lot of noise, so Jeff couldn't do anything. He thought hard and had an idea. One Saturday evening, he went out and said to them, "It is my happy time when I see and hear you playing...	[ "85 yuan.", "82 yuan.", "50 yuan.", "35 yuan." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There was a big garden in front of Jeff's house. So on weekends, many children came to play soccer from morning to late night. They made a lot of noise, so Jeff couldn't do anything. He thought hard and had an idea. One Saturday evening, he went out a...
Jeff Keith has only one leg. When he was 12 years old, Jeff had cancer . Doctors had to cut off most of his right leg. Every day Jeff puts on an artificial leg . With the plastic artificial leg Jeff can ride a bicycle, swim, and play soccer. He can also run. Jeff made a plan with his friends who had plastic legs, too. ...	[ "people should give him more money", "people can do anything they want to do", "some disabled men will become lawyers", "disabled people also can run" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Jeff Keith has only one leg. When he was 12 years old, Jeff had cancer . Doctors had to cut off most of his right leg. Every day Jeff puts on an artificial leg . With the plastic artificial leg Jeff can ride a bicycle, swim, and play soccer. He can also run. ...