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We each have a memory . That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memories. A goo...	[ "they have no good memories", "they have no recorders", "they have too much time for it", "they are busy with other subjects" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). We each have a memory . That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of t...
About five states in Nigeria will experience a total eclipse of the sun on March 29, 2006, according to a forecast by the Ministry of Science and Technology this week. An eclipse occurs in one of two ways: when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that all or part of the sun cannot be seen for a time, or...	[ "predict a eclipse of the sun in Nigeria", "compare a eclipse of the sun with a eclipse of the moon", "provide information on a coming eclipse of the sun in Nigeria", "show that people in Nigeriareceive little education" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). About five states in Nigeria will experience a total eclipse of the sun on March 29, 2006, according to a forecast by the Ministry of Science and Technology this week. An eclipse occurs in one of two ways: when the moon passes between the earth and the sun...
Kids don't have to pay bills,cook dinners,or manage car polls .But--just like adults--they have their share of daily demands and things that don't go smoothly.If frustrations and disappointments pile up,kids can get worried. It's natural for all kids to worry at times,and because of personality differences,some may wo...	[ "scientists", "teachers", "parents", "doctors" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Kids don't have to pay bills,cook dinners,or manage car polls .But--just like adults--they have their share of daily demands and things that don't go smoothly.If frustrations and disappointments pile up,kids can get worried. It's natural for all kids to worr...
Saving water is an important part of going _ . As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lo...	[ "we can get enough water by harvesting", "most people pay no attention to saving water", "we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way", "harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Saving water is an important part of going _ . As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more wate...
Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record . They wanted to play for ninety hours and that is to add six hours to the record. Each team had nine players, with five at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21. 5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they starte...	[ "Some of the boys were hurt when they played.", "It was hard for the players to fall asleep at night.", "The boys started playing at 6 o'clock in the evening.", "In the end, all the boys felt happy." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record . They wanted to play for ninety hours and that is to add six hours to the record. Each team had nine players, with five at a time. The boys decided each pers...
How to deal successfully with a child who shows outstanding musical ability?It's not always clear how best to develop and encourage his gift.Many parents may even fail to recognise and respond to their children's need until frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behaviour.And while most schools are equip...	[ "Their academic work may suffer.", "Schools lack musical equipment.", "Music is not seen as an important subject.", "Parents and teachers do not work together." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How to deal successfully with a child who shows outstanding musical ability?It's not always clear how best to develop and encourage his gift.Many parents may even fail to recognise and respond to their children's need until frustration explodes into difficult...
Max is a very happy cow. He's dark brown, with big blue eyes, and a soft pink nose. He lives in a huge field during the summer, with beautiful, and tasty, buttercups and hay. During the winter he lives in a nice, warm barn. The hay isn't as tasty then, but it keeps him fed until summer comes back. One winter day M...	[ "That it was made of powder.", "That the farmer was mad.", "That it tasted good.", "That it was cold and pretty." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Max is a very happy cow. He's dark brown, with big blue eyes, and a soft pink nose. He lives in a huge field during the summer, with beautiful, and tasty, buttercups and hay. During the winter he lives in a nice, warm barn. The hay isn't as tasty ...
Last year I was put into a lowerlevel math class at school. The reason I was in this class had nothing to do with my intellect or maths skills. I am blind. The only problem with being in this class was that I was surrounded by "atrisk" students. These were kids who did not do well in school and they were constantly i...	[ "The kids in the writer's class are bad.", "As time went on, the classmates became annoying.", "After praying, the writer changed his opinion of his classmates immediately.", "By praying for others, the writer learned a lot." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Last year I was put into a lowerlevel math class at school. The reason I was in this class had nothing to do with my intellect or maths skills. I am blind. The only problem with being in this class was that I was surrounded by "atrisk" students. The...
Read the instructions of the medicine before you take your choices. Adults : 2 tablespoonfuls Children: according to age 10----14 years 4 teaspoonfuls 5----10years 2 teaspoonfuls 3----6 years I teaspoonful Repeat above doses every 1/2 hour to 1 hour if needed until 8 dose are taken. If you do not get better within ...	[ "Change it for some better medicine", "See a doctor", "Stop taking it", "Take more" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Read the instructions of the medicine before you take your choices. Adults : 2 tablespoonfuls Children: according to age 10----14 years 4 teaspoonfuls 5----10years 2 teaspoonfuls 3----6 years I teaspoonful Repeat above doses every 1/2 hour to 1 hour if ne...
Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way! River Runners offers the ONLY One Day Whitewater trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYOU! Since1973,Hualapai River Runners has been conducting whitewater rafting journey to the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Can...	[ "Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes", "you will get $20 back if you are dissatisfied", "the trip is free of charge for children under 2", "online booking has a better offer all year round" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way! River Runners offers the ONLY One Day Whitewater trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYOU! Since1973,Hualapai River Runners has been conducting whitewater rafting journey to the Colorado River. Our experienced ...
I have a dog . It's a girl dog. She is two years old. Her ears and eyes are big. But she has a small nose and a small mouth. Her hair is long. She has four long legs, too. Does she have mum and dad? Yes! They come from Cuba. What's her name? Can you guess? Her name is Juzi, because she is orange. Wow, she is my toy do...	[ "Chinese", "Cuba", "Canada.", "America" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I have a dog . It's a girl dog. She is two years old. Her ears and eyes are big. But she has a small nose and a small mouth. Her hair is long. She has four long legs, too. Does she have mum and dad? Yes! They come from Cuba. What's her name? Can you guess? He...
I have nothing to say about whether or not "A Day Without Immigrants " had a positive or negative effect on the question of how the federal government should deal with the huge population of undocumented illegal immigrants in this country. I'll leave that question to others. Regardless of how you feel about the event, ...	[ "he thinks the Americans are too proud", "he wants to have a chance to speak his mind", "he expects others to keep quiet and calm", "he hopes to get a break from the problems" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I have nothing to say about whether or not "A Day Without Immigrants " had a positive or negative effect on the question of how the federal government should deal with the huge population of undocumented illegal immigrants in this country. I'll leave ...
Tug-of-war is not only popular in China, but in many other countries. Their tug-of-war match is a little different from ours. They have eight players for each team, while we may have the match between two sides with equal men or women players. Of course, they are usually tall, strong and heavy. For a tug-of-war match...	[ "has eight men or women players", "has men players equal in number to the other side", "has eight men players", "is formed in the same way as in our country" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tug-of-war is not only popular in China, but in many other countries. Their tug-of-war match is a little different from ours. They have eight players for each team, while we may have the match between two sides with equal men or women players. Of course, the...
For years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse. Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired, to suffer eye pain, headache and othe...	[ "the limit of the flow of air between inside and outside", "the building way that the builders want to save energy", "the building things that are made of man-made materials", "the man-made building materials and the limit of air-flow" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). For years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse. Indoor air pollution can cause ...
Growing up, I knew I was different. My father had left and he never came back. As I later discovered, the abandonment triggered my anxiety attacks. I feared being alone, unwanted, unpopular, and unloved. My first attack came in a ninth-grade class: The teacher asked me to walk in front of the class, but I couldn't do i...	[ "the mother took him to the doctor", "the writer read a magazine article", "the writer's pain finally stopped", "the writer went to college" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Growing up, I knew I was different. My father had left and he never came back. As I later discovered, the abandonment triggered my anxiety attacks. I feared being alone, unwanted, unpopular, and unloved. My first attack came in a ninth-grade class: Th...
You've flown halfway around the world; you've sniffed out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of; so what on earth is there to do here? You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you above the sand. It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee...	[ "No menu.", "Free food.", "Self service.", "Quick delivery." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You've flown halfway around the world; you've sniffed out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of; so what on earth is there to do here? You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that ho...
Visiting the forest zoo Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play balls for yo...	[ "3 yuan.", "4 yuan.", "5 yuan.", "6 yuan." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Visiting the forest zoo Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australi...
When you're lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, thestresses of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation--you have to finish something. Here lies the problem for travel writer and foodcritic Edie Jarolim. "I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to...	[ "Working in different places to collect information.", "Checking all the facts to be written in the guides.", "Finishing her work as soon as possible.", "Passing a test to write travel guides." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When you're lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, thestresses of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation--you have to finish something. Here lies the problem for travel writer and foodcritic Edie Jarolim. "I always love...
Which of the following would be considered the most windy	[ "a light drizzle", "a light breeze", "a powerful front", "a tremendous hurricane" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Which of the following would be considered the most windy Answer: a tremendous hurricane
Sometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You'll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a p...	[ "They are cheaper than traditional newspapers.", "They are more convenient to read.", "You can choose the kind of voice you want to hear.", "You can easily save information for future use." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Sometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You'll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV An electronic voice wi...
Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really made a conscious effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you. Sometimes you remember things that really did ...	[ "forgetting things is serious and dangerous", "always forgetting things is understandable", "forgetting things at times is natural", "the way to protect yourself from memory \"tricks\"" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really made a conscious effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems ...
Governments and health officials around the world continued to take steps Tuesday against the outbreak of swine flu that has killed scores of people in Mexico and spread to the U.S., Europe and possibly Asia. By early Tuesday, the swine flu outbreak in Mexico had caused in 152 deaths and more than 1,600 illnesses. So f...	[ "he likes travel by air", "global travel hasn't been affected", "this virus can spread quickly because of global travel", "planes must be forbidden to take to prevent swine flu" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Governments and health officials around the world continued to take steps Tuesday against the outbreak of swine flu that has killed scores of people in Mexico and spread to the U.S., Europe and possibly Asia. By early Tuesday, the swine flu outbreak i...
Down feathers are used by many sleeping bag manufacturers because down feathers are	[ "fire resistant.", "comfortable padding.", "good insulators.", "water resistant." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Down feathers are used by many sleeping bag manufacturers because down feathers are A. fire resistant. B. comfortable padding. C. good insulators. D. water resistant. Answer:C
When he was driving home one evening on a country road, he saw an old lady, strained on the side of the road. He stopped in front of her car and got out. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. He looked poor and hungry. He knew how she felt. He said, "I am here to help you, madam. Why don't you wait in the c...	[ "She forgot it", "She wanted to help Joe.", "she wanted to tip the waitress.", "She wanted to give the waitress some help." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When he was driving home one evening on a country road, he saw an old lady, strained on the side of the road. He stopped in front of her car and got out. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. He looked poor and hungry. He knew how she felt. He sai...
When Kathryn was 6 years old, she sat outside for three hours at her home and did not make a sound.Her parents wondered why she was so quiet, only to discover that she was drawing a picture of a flag outside. She recalled. "That's what I wanted to do that day," said Kathryn, who is now 23 years old. And in the future, ...	[ "It's hard to finish a perfect job.", "you can't stop half way", "you may miss the photos somewhere", "you have to finish it at a time" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When Kathryn was 6 years old, she sat outside for three hours at her home and did not make a sound.Her parents wondered why she was so quiet, only to discover that she was drawing a picture of a flag outside. She recalled. "That's what I wanted to do that day...
Believing that birds began to mate on February 14, people in the Middle Ages started the card tradition by sending love letters on that day. In the 15th century, singing and spoken valentines were slowly replaced by written letters in Europe. The first written valentine is credited to Charles, the Duke of Orlea...	[ "A message.", "A letter of thanks.", "Romantic poems.", "Beautiful pictures." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Believing that birds began to mate on February 14, people in the Middle Ages started the card tradition by sending love letters on that day. In the 15th century, singing and spoken valentines were slowly replaced by written letters in Europe. The first...
Who owns the large American companies that produce cars, washing machines, and television sets? They are owned by a large group of people called stockholders. A company must have money to build factories and to buy machinery. To get this money, it sells shares of stock . Each share of stock is a share in the ownership ...	[ "company's profits", "company's savings", "company's income", "products made by the company" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Who owns the large American companies that produce cars, washing machines, and television sets? They are owned by a large group of people called stockholders. A company must have money to build factories and to buy machinery. To get this money, it sells share...
Jim was a farmer. He lived in a village far away from the town. One day he was very ill , and everyone thought he would die . But his family wouldn't give up. They decided to sent for a doctor in town . The doctor arrived the village two days later and looked over the man. The doctor wanted a pen and some paper , But ...	[ "found another doctor there", "gave some medicine to Jim", "looked over Jim carefully", "had no idea and could do nothing for Jim" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Jim was a farmer. He lived in a village far away from the town. One day he was very ill , and everyone thought he would die . But his family wouldn't give up. They decided to sent for a doctor in town . The doctor arrived the village two days later and looke...
One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting(sting, stung, stung)in summer. He...	[ "he was in a state of shock", "his radio equipment was poor", "he was unable to speak clearly", "no one was on duty" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can ...
Can you resist cream cakes? I miss my sugar! I've decided to lose weight and I had to give up cakes. It's difficult because I have a sweet tooth and I love cream cakes. Not having treats can be good for your health. I've heard that the Burts, a family of five in South East England, lived sugar free for a whole year aft...	[ "to make up to 3,000 cakes a week.", "to get lots of people offering to taste the cakes", "to sell more delicious products", "to taste a recipe to know if it's right" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Can you resist cream cakes? I miss my sugar! I've decided to lose weight and I had to give up cakes. It's difficult because I have a sweet tooth and I love cream cakes. Not having treats can be good for your health. I've heard that the Burts, a family of five...
The students were told that the net applied force from the engine was the same for each vehicle tested. Based on this information, which vehicle had the greatest acceleration (a = F/m)?	[ "vehicle 1", "vehicle 2", "vehicle 3", "vehicle 4" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The students were told that the net applied force from the engine was the same for each vehicle tested. Based on this information, which vehicle had the greatest acceleration (a = F/m)? Answer: vehicle 1
Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting , family trips, and birdwatching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today! Dam Release Whitewater Rafting Ex...	[ "the higher the class is, the milder the water is", "the lower the class is, the milder the water is", "the higher the class is, the safer the rafting is", "the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting , family trips, and birdwatching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available da...
Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him. He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up...	[ "No pains, no gains.", "Once bitten, twice shy.", "Where there is a will, there is a way.", "In time of danger, one's mind works fast." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him. He rode along until a strange sound drew ...
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and a little...	[ "Nothing is as perfect as Christmas.", "Once at home, everything is so nice.", "During the war, trees are hard to find.", "All Christmas trees are the most beautiful." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the l...
Google is preparing for changes in its privacy policy beginning March 1st. The company says it plans to replace more than 60 separate policies for different products with one main policy. Privacy activists criticized last month's announcement. They are concerned that the new policy will make it easier to track the acti...	[ "Positive", "Critical", "Indifferent", "Interested" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Google is preparing for changes in its privacy policy beginning March 1st. The company says it plans to replace more than 60 separate policies for different products with one main policy. Privacy activists criticized last month's announcement. They ar...
The best way to cure sadness is not shopping, according to a recent study. The so-called shopping method has become common practice these days, but that can put your wallet under a lot of pressure. So if you are sad and feel like shopping, don't! According to the recent study, sadness leads to self-focus thinking. In...	[ "The Loss of Money Caused by Sadness", "Shopping is Not the Best Way to Cure Sadness", "A Study About How to Stay in a Good Mood", "How to Make Decisions When You Are Sad" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The best way to cure sadness is not shopping, according to a recent study. The so-called shopping method has become common practice these days, but that can put your wallet under a lot of pressure. So if you are sad and feel like shopping, don't! According to...
I am John.. I always get up late at the weekend. At about 9:30 am, I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start doing my homework. We have lunch at about 12:00, and then I watch TV or have a rest . I like reading and I often read some interesting books in the afternoon. I like sports, too. Sometimes I play football or ba...	[ "His brother.", "His father.", "His grandparents.", "His friends." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I am John.. I always get up late at the weekend. At about 9:30 am, I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start doing my homework. We have lunch at about 12:00, and then I watch TV or have a rest . I like reading and I often read some interesting books in the a...
Swimming is very popular. People like swimming in summer because water makes people feel cool. If you like swimming but swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. These years, a lot of people die when they enjoy themselves in water, and most of them are students. Some people are not careful when they are swimming. They...	[ "they swim so well", "they are not strong enough", "they are not careful", "they can't swim well" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Swimming is very popular. People like swimming in summer because water makes people feel cool. If you like swimming but swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. These years, a lot of people die when they enjoy themselves in water, and most of them a...
About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college in New York, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while I was working at the cash register in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in wheelchair. As I looked closer at this girl, ...	[ "A worker working in a university.", "A teacher teaching in a college.", "A clerk working in a museum.", "A university student who had not yet taken a degree." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college in New York, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while I was working at the cash register in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come i...
People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word. It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a world class city. "The current tap water quality meets national standards, but, compared with that of the European Union ...	[ "The cost of treating the tap water.", "How to reach the water standards of developed countries.", "The project for making tap water drinkable in Shanghai and Beijing.", "The progress of treating the water of Huangpu River." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word. It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a world class city. "The current tap water quality meets natio...