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All 20 children who died in a shooting at a school in Connecticut were aged between six and seven, according to an official list of the dead. The state's chief medical examiner said the gunman used a rifle as his main weapon, and all the victims appeared to have been shot several times. The gunman, named in media repor...	[ "26.", "27.", "20.", "12" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: All 20 children who died in a shooting at a school in Connecticut were aged between six and seven, according to an official list of the dead. The state's chief medical examiner said the gunman used a rifle as his main weapon, and all the victims appea...
Ally was at home, sitting in her chair. She was drinking orange juice. Orange juice was her favorite drink, because she loved its sweet taste. Ally's sister was sitting on the carpet. She was drawing a pair of pink socks. Ally's sister loved the color pink, because she thought it was cute. Ally's brother was also sit...	[ "It made her feel energetic.", "She loved its sweet taste.", "It was the alligator's favorite drink.", "It looked cute." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Ally was at home, sitting in her chair. She was drinking orange juice. Orange juice was her favorite drink, because she loved its sweet taste. Ally's sister was sitting on the carpet. She was drawing a pair of pink socks. Ally's sister loved the colo...
With fifteen years prefix = st1 /Britainand other nations should be well on with the building of huge industrial complexes for the recycling of waste . The word rubbish could lose its meaning because everything which goes into the dumps would be made into something useful . Even the most dangerous and unpleasant wastes...	[ "To deal with wastes in a better way .", "To protect the environment from pollution .", "To get raw materials locally .", "To get big profits from those plants ." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). With fifteen years prefix = st1 /Britainand other nations should be well on with the building of huge industrial complexes for the recycling of waste . The word rubbish could lose its meaning because everything which goes into the dumps would be made into som...
There once was an alligator named Albert (who wore an office shirt). He had two good friends - Lock the cat and Gary the hamster. Gary often rode around in Albert's shirt pocket, since it would be hard for him to keep up with Albert and Lock as they walked around. One day, as they were wandering around, a storm popped ...	[ "In a house", "In a building", "In Albert's shirt pocket", "Indoors" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There once was an alligator named Albert (who wore an office shirt). He had two good friends - Lock the cat and Gary the hamster. Gary often rode around in Albert's shirt pocket, since it would be hard for him to keep up with Albert and Lock as they w...
In learning English, one should first pay attention to listening and speaking.It is the groundwork of reading and writing.You'd better try your best to speak while you do much listening.Don't be afraid of making mistakes.But be careful not to let them stop you from improving your English.While you are doing this, a goo...	[ "difficult to read aloud", "easy to read to yourself", "interesting to read to yourself", "important to read aloud" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In learning English, one should first pay attention to listening and speaking.It is the groundwork of reading and writing.You'd better try your best to speak while you do much listening.Don't be afraid of making mistakes.But be careful not to let them stop yo...
How clean are the nation's homes? According to a survey by CIF, there's room for improvement all over Britain. Love or hate it -- cleaning your home is one job you simply can't ignore . But that's not to say everyone spends the same amount of time or effort on making their places spotless. A new survey by CIF-- experts...	[ "tell us the results of a certain survey", "advertise a certain product", "advise men to do more cleaning housework", "tell us which is the hardest job at home" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). How clean are the nation's homes? According to a survey by CIF, there's room for improvement all over Britain. Love or hate it -- cleaning your home is one job you simply can't ignore . But that's not to say everyone spends the same amount of time or effort o...
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy. He was the oldest of five children in his family. His father was a wool weaver. He helped his father with the weaving, but he always wanted to sail the seas. He didn't get to school very much, but he learned to read and write Spanish during his travels. He also taught hims...	[ "Because he thought he had arrived in Japan.", "Because he thought he looked like in the Indies.", "Because he thought it was a wealthy place.", "Because he thought he had arrived in the Indies." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy. He was the oldest of five children in his family. His father was a wool weaver. He helped his father with the weaving, but he always wanted to sail the seas. He didn't get to school very much, but he learned to r...
An explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China's Guizhou Province. The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city's commercial hub ,where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated. The ear-splitting blast was heard around 12:50 p.m.,said a local newspaper, citing ...	[ "One passer- by, identified only as Zhang, saw the man throwing a bomb into a bin.", "Some customers in restaurants were injured.", "The writer didn't get to the scene.", "All customers in shops got hurt." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China's Guizhou Province. The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city's commercial hub ,where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated. The ear-splitt...
Have fun with Stamp collecting...Join the Collectors Club today!If you enjoy learning all about stamps, then the Royal Mail's Collectors Club is for you.Join the club and discover the fascinating world of stamps.There are over 70,000 members and it is one of the biggest clubs of its kind in the country. Become a member...	[ "In a newspaper.", "On a web page.", "In a magazine.", "On a TV program." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have fun with Stamp collecting...Join the Collectors Club today!If you enjoy learning all about stamps, then the Royal Mail's Collectors Club is for you.Join the club and discover the fascinating world of stamps.There are over 70,000 members and it is one of ...
This busy and popular hotel requires a Junior Chef. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic with a minimum of five years' kitchen experience. You must assist the head and senior chefs in the creation of new dishes. Annual salaries range from 20,000 to 25,000 pounds. Please send or e-mail your CV to the Personnel Ad...	[ "be able to help prepare food.", "have an exciting career", "be able to speak good English.", "have working experience for a famous company." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This busy and popular hotel requires a Junior Chef. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic with a minimum of five years' kitchen experience. You must assist the head and senior chefs in the creation of new dishes. Annual salaries range from 20,000 to 25,...
Today, I will tell you a story about AbdulRahman, a friend of mine, who was the victim of the big name DHL. I am sure that 90% of you have at least heard of it. It is known for being the best company when it comes to shipping. It is thought to be fast ,reliable and safe. AbdulRahman's brother bought him a mobile phone...	[ "introduce a famous shipping company", "give advice on sending things abroad.", "show the importance of shipping companies", "complain about the service of a shipping company" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today, I will tell you a story about AbdulRahman, a friend of mine, who was the victim of the big name DHL. I am sure that 90% of you have at least heard of it. It is known for being the best company when it comes to shipping. It is thought to be fast...
One day a famous teacher was walking with his student. On the way, they saw a lake. They stopped and the teacher told the student, "I'm thirsty. Get me some water from that lake." Just when the student reached the lake, a cow was walking in the lake. So the water became very dirty. He thought "I can't give the dirty wa...	[ "the teacher taught his student something useful", "the teacher wanted his student to work hard", "the student knew how to make the water clear", "the student was very lazy" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One day a famous teacher was walking with his student. On the way, they saw a lake. They stopped and the teacher told the student, "I'm thirsty. Get me some water from that lake." Just when the student reached the lake, a cow was walking in the lake. So the w...
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?	[ "absorbing oxygen", "reflecting green light", "absorbing light energy", "blocking carbon dioxide" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis? A. absorbing oxygen B. reflecting green light C. absorbing light energy D. blocking carbon dioxide Answer:C
Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars while you're enjoying shopping?Do you have any pity on them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes?As one of the most special groups,disabled people's living conditions--not only their material conditions,but their mental wor...	[ "The disabled like to beg in the street.", "Disabled beggars can work to make a living.", "Disabled beggars are not usually treated equally.", "The best way to help disabled beggars is to give them lots of money." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars while you're enjoying shopping?Do you have any pity on them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes?As one of the most special groups,disabled people's living condit...
Compared to high heels , they don't look dangerous, but flip-flop wearers should think twice before slipping on a pair. The National Health Service spends PS40 million a year treating injuries caused by wearing the casual footwear. More than 200,000 people end up in hospital every year after suffering falls or developi...	[ "Twisted ankles.", "Joint pains.", "Aching toes.", "Broken toes" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Compared to high heels , they don't look dangerous, but flip-flop wearers should think twice before slipping on a pair. The National Health Service spends PS40 million a year treating injuries caused by wearing the casual footwear. More than 200,000 p...
I had been to several doctors as a child, but I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Vincent. He was a Pediatric Cardiologist at UCLA back in 1971 who saved my life. I was eight years old at the time with a severe heart problem and I needed heart surgery. My Mom did not have the money, and without the surgery there...	[ "Dr. Vincent was handsome", "Dr. Vincent was caring and kind", "Dr. Vincent carried out the operation.", "Dr. Vincent offered the money the operation needed." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I had been to several doctors as a child, but I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Vincent. He was a Pediatric Cardiologist at UCLA back in 1971 who saved my life. I was eight years old at the time with a severe heart problem and I needed heart ...
Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee announced it on October 2,2009.Rio de Janeiro beat Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid to win the bid .It will be the first South American city to host the Olympics. The city will also host the 2014 World Cup. Rio de Janeiro is the second larg...	[ "animals", "trees", "lakes", "players" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee announced it on October 2,2009.Rio de Janeiro beat Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid to win the bid .It will be the first South American city to host the Olympics. The city...
Personal protection equipment is essential when	[ "experimenting with volatile and vaporous liquids", "dumping lab rats in the incinerator", "interfacing with tenured professors", "wearing a sports cup" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Personal protection equipment is essential when Answer: experimenting with volatile and vaporous liquids
Beijing--No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day. The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other cities, including Beijing, Taipei, Shanghai and Wuhan also sup...	[ "not to work on No Car Day", "to enjoy having a one-day holiday", "to leave their cars at home to repair", "to take a bus, or subway, ride a bike or walk instead of driving to work" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Beijing--No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day. The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other c...
Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one (aside from man) is the cleverest? There are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals. In one test a scientist sets three same cans on a table. While the animal watches, he puts food under one of the cans. Then he leads the animal away. Some time later, h...	[ "never forget things", "are more clever than chimps", "are slower-moving than chimps", "have better memories than chimps" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one (aside from man) is the cleverest? There are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals. In one test a scientist sets three same cans on a table. While the animal watches, he puts food und...
A traveler once visited a city where everyone wore blue. Puzzled, he went to a dyer and said, " Please dye the handkerchief red." "I don't know how to dye red." "Then dye it green." "I can't dye it green. There are forty master dyers in this city, and every one of us can dye only blue." "I can dye all color1s," sai...	[ "have his handkerchief dyed yellow", "have all his clothes dyed blue", "see if the dyer could dye different color1s", "sell the dyer some new materials for dyeing" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A traveler once visited a city where everyone wore blue. Puzzled, he went to a dyer and said, " Please dye the handkerchief red." "I don't know how to dye red." "Then dye it green." "I can't dye it green. There are forty master dyers in this city, and eve...
Sports shoes that work out whether their owner has done enough exercise to promise time in front of the television have been devised in the UK. The shoes- named Square Eyes- contain an electronic pressure sensor and a tiny computer chip to record how many steps the wearer has taken in a day. A wireless transmitter pa...	[ "They control a child's evening TV viewing time.", "They determine a child's daily pocket money.", "They have raised the hot issue of overweight.", "They contain information of the receiver." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Sports shoes that work out whether their owner has done enough exercise to promise time in front of the television have been devised in the UK. The shoes- named Square Eyes- contain an electronic pressure sensor and a tiny computer chip to record how ...
Beijing ?(13, July) China sent up a new data relays atellite , Tianlian I -02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking . The satellite was launched on a Long-March-SC carrier rocke...	[ "Shenzhou VIII is a manned spaceship.", "Tiangong- I will dock with three Shenzhou spaceships next year.", "the satellite is of great importance to China's space exploration.", "china's first ^a06 docking will be done in the second half of next year." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Beijing ?(13, July) China sent up a new data relays atellite , Tianlian I -02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space d...
Students recorded the initial and final temperatures of different-colored soils exposed to direct sunlight for three hours. The students want to compare the total temperature change for each soil color. Which of these formats would be the most appropriate for displaying the results of this investigation?	[ "bar graph", "line graph", "pie chart", "data table" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Students recorded the initial and final temperatures of different-colored soils exposed to direct sunlight for three hours. The students want to compare the total temperature change for each soil color. Which of these formats would be the most appropr...
Asia-Pacific consumers are the world's largest group of online shopping lovers and many rely on Internet reviews when making purchases, research firm Nielsen said this week. The firm said 35% of consumers in Asia-Pacific used over 11% of their monthly spending to make online purchases, compared to a global average of 2...	[ "31% of Asians", "41% of Chinese", "41% of south Koreans", "26% of global consumers" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Asia-Pacific consumers are the world's largest group of online shopping lovers and many rely on Internet reviews when making purchases, research firm Nielsen said this week. The firm said 35% of consumers in Asia-Pacific used over 11% of their monthly...
which one of these would be a migratory outcome?	[ "animals feeling more comfortable being outside", "animals getting more sick", "animals getting more aggressive", "animals dying from sub-zero weather" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: which one of these would be a migratory outcome? Answer: animals feeling more comfortable being outside
Mary likes dogs very much. She has a pug-dog. It is white. It has big eyes and ears. It is small but it is cute and beautiful. Every morning, the dog eats some bread and meat. They are the dog's favorite food. When Mary goes to school, the dog always waits for her at the gate. When she comes back home, the dog follows...	[ "follows her here and there", "lies near her", "sits on the sofa", "lies on the bed" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mary likes dogs very much. She has a pug-dog. It is white. It has big eyes and ears. It is small but it is cute and beautiful. Every morning, the dog eats some bread and meat. They are the dog's favorite food. When Mary goes to school, the dog always waits fo...
A man often traveled around and he couldn't buy the seat tickets on the train for his most tours.But he could always find a seat to sit on. His workmates asked him how he could find the seats by accident. "The method is very simple,just your patience."smiled the man. His workmates were puzzled. One day, one of his work...	[ "Surprise", "Happy", "Excited", "Nervous" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A man often traveled around and he couldn't buy the seat tickets on the train for his most tours.But he could always find a seat to sit on. His workmates asked him how he could find the seats by accident. "The method is very simple,just your patience....
Dear editor, Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death. Life is so precious. If we can slip into death in an impulsive moment, what use in all our efforts and hope...	[ "the mother of success", "the key to success", "good for the young", "bad for the young" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dear editor, Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death. Life is so precious. If we can slip into...
Which of the following is more accurate?	[ "ice has greater mass when carved", "ice has greater mass when crushed", "ice disappears instantly when carved", "ice has approximately equivalent mass when carved" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which of the following is more accurate? A. ice has greater mass when carved B. ice has greater mass when crushed C. ice disappears instantly when carved D. ice has approximately equivalent mass when carved Answer:D
When an animal helps another animal, it usually gets something valuable in return. For a long time, many scientists thought that only people could act generously just because it feels good. However, a new study in Germany suggests that chimpanzees also do good things for no real reason. And so do children who are as y...	[ "people also share information for good reason", "children know something at the age of 18 months", "chimpanzees do good things for no real reason, too", "humans should develop their abilities 6 million years ago" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When an animal helps another animal, it usually gets something valuable in return. For a long time, many scientists thought that only people could act generously just because it feels good. However, a new study in Germany suggests that chimpanzees al...
At a few minutes past five, Dave noted that the blanket of darkness was lifting. He was just able to make out the heavier masses that eventually appeared as the familiar trees that lined the road at the base of the hill. The upper reaches of the sky showed lighter shades of gray. Dave got out of bed quietly and dressed...	[ "Dave was hopeful of catching a lot of fish.", "Dave wished the weather would be better.", "Dave was happy that dawn was broken.", "Dave expected someone else would come." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: At a few minutes past five, Dave noted that the blanket of darkness was lifting. He was just able to make out the heavier masses that eventually appeared as the familiar trees that lined the road at the base of the hill. The upper reaches of the sky s...
London used to be "foggy" for the same reason that cities like Beijing or Chongqing are "foggy" today. The "fog" was in fact smog, a mixture of smoke and fog. In other words, it was made by air pollution. In London, some of this pollution came from factories, but much of it came from the coal that people burnt in the...	[ "There was not so much fog in the winter later.", "A law was made to keep people from burning coal in their houses.", "Many factories in the city were closed.", "People paid more attention to cleaning their city." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: London used to be "foggy" for the same reason that cities like Beijing or Chongqing are "foggy" today. The "fog" was in fact smog, a mixture of smoke and fog. In other words, it was made by air pollution. In London, some of this pollution came from fa...
Why do women earn less than men? Women earn less than men. For example, in 1988 the hourly wages of women in the U.S. were 16% less than those of men. The gap between male and female incomes varies with age. The gap between the labor incomes of young women and young men is much smaller than that between middle-aged wom...	[ "To ensure equal pay for women.", "To explain why women are paid less.", "To force employers to hire more women.", "No solution is clearly suggested." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Why do women earn less than men? Women earn less than men. For example, in 1988 the hourly wages of women in the U.S. were 16% less than those of men. The gap between male and female incomes varies with age. The gap between the labor incomes of young women an...
Squirrels eat a variety of foods including	[ "beef", "tender leaf buds", "pork", "cotton candy" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Squirrels eat a variety of foods including Answer: tender leaf buds
You don't need to get in a time-traveling machine to see how technology will reshape our lives, such as the way we shop.Several new technologies that are to change your buying habits already exist.Let's see what's in store for your future shopping. Try it on, virtually .Want to shop online for a new pair of eyeglasses...	[ "Checkout counters will disappear from supermarkets in future.", "Buyers can use Scan It to go around the supermarket by themselves.", "High-tech shopping carts will be widely used in malls and supermarkets.", "The new technologies are only dreams that are impossible to come true." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You don't need to get in a time-traveling machine to see how technology will reshape our lives, such as the way we shop.Several new technologies that are to change your buying habits already exist.Let's see what's in store for your future shopping. Tr...
One day in January, my uncle, my cousin and I decided to go hunting.We left by car in the afternoon.It was a Range Rover with four-wheel drive.It took us three hours to get there.After we arrived at 5:15 p.m., we fixed the tent, then made coffee and had a short rest.After that, we went hunting, using a falcon .We spent...	[ "It's an easy job to walk 40km in the desert.", "The author loved to go hunting with his family.", "The hunting trip is much longer than expected.", "To hunt in the desert one must train a falcon well." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day in January, my uncle, my cousin and I decided to go hunting.We left by car in the afternoon.It was a Range Rover with four-wheel drive.It took us three hours to get there.After we arrived at 5:15 p.m., we fixed the tent, then made coffee and h...
Mum gives little Tom ten yuan. Then little Tom goes shopping. He gets on the bus and sits down next to an old woman. Then he sees the old woman's bag is open. There is ten yuan in it. He quickly looks into his pocket. The money isn't there now! Little Tom is sure that the old woman is a thief . He decides to take back ...	[ "a wallet", "a packet", "ten yuan", "ten dollars" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mum gives little Tom ten yuan. Then little Tom goes shopping. He gets on the bus and sits down next to an old woman. Then he sees the old woman's bag is open. There is ten yuan in it. He quickly looks into his pocket. The money isn't there now! Little...
You may have heard the term "the American Dream".In 1848, James W.Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams.That 19th century "American Dream" motivated the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname of the "Golden State". The American Dream drove not only 1800s gold-rush prospectors but ...	[ "Because they could earn more money as railroad laborers?", "Because they had to make a living by working as railroad laborers.", "Because they thought railroad was the first step to find gold.", "Because railroad laborers were greatly honored at that time." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: You may have heard the term "the American Dream".In 1848, James W.Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams.That 19th century "American Dream" motivated the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname of the "Golden State...
A gentleman stopped his car at the door of a flower shop. He planned to order flowers and asked the shopkeeper to _ them to his mother, who was far away in his hometown. The gentleman saw a little girl crying on the road before he entered the shop. He asked her: "Why are you crying?" "I want to buy a rose for my mothe...	[ "the gentleman doesn't care about his mother", "the little girl loves her mother very much", "the little girl's mother lives far away from her home", "the gentleman's mother lost her life a month ago" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A gentleman stopped his car at the door of a flower shop. He planned to order flowers and asked the shopkeeper to _ them to his mother, who was far away in his hometown. The gentleman saw a little girl crying on the road before he entered the shop. H...