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A handheld sewing machine uses a battery to make a needle move. The needle goes up and down quickly. Which energy change is taking place?	[ "Motion changes to chemical energy.", "Stored energy changes to motion.", "Electricity changes to stored energy.", "Heat changes to electricity." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A handheld sewing machine uses a battery to make a needle move. The needle goes up and down quickly. Which energy change is taking place? A. Motion changes to chemical energy. B. Stored energy changes to motion. C. Electricity changes to stored energy. D. Hea...
A petition on change.org with some 75000 signatures is asking a Florida school district to change the name of a high school that is named after Nathan Bedford Forrest, a founding member of the original Ku Klux Klan. The KKK was a secret American political organization of white men who opposed people of other races or ...	[ "It is located in Long Island", "Most of its students are white now.", "Its name was changed in 1959 and 2007.", "The Daughters of the Confederacy chose its name" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A petition on change.org with some 75000 signatures is asking a Florida school district to change the name of a high school that is named after Nathan Bedford Forrest, a founding member of the original Ku Klux Klan. The KKK was a secret American political or...
To develop one's fine taste in English, one of the most effective ways is to read English books widely. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the proper books, especially as a beginner. I would like to share some of my experience. My first English novel was Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, but my experience was somewhat...	[ "Difficult words", "The sentence structure .", "Lack of interest", "Poetic writing style." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). To develop one's fine taste in English, one of the most effective ways is to read English books widely. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the proper books, especially as a beginner. I would like to share some of my experience. My first English novel was Jane...
After graduating from school, I didn't go directly to university. Instead, I spent a year travelling round the world. I started my trip in London, the UK. I saw theBig Ben and visited the amazing churches.From there, I flew to Paris, and went down to the south of France, which is famous for its lovely beaches. Next, I ...	[ "after he graduated from school", "when he was in university", "before he graduated from school", "After graduated from university" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). After graduating from school, I didn't go directly to university. Instead, I spent a year travelling round the world. I started my trip in London, the UK. I saw theBig Ben and visited the amazing churches.From there, I flew to Paris, and went down to the sout...
HONG KONG,Sept .12,2005-Hong Kong Disneyland,the 11th theme park of Walt Disney Co.,opened here on Monday morning.Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong,Donald T&-mg Yam-kuen,chief executive of Hong Kong-Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),and Tung Chee-hwa,attended the opening. The Hong Kong Disneyland project, wor...	[ "Hong Kong Disneyland costs 3.5 billion yuan.", "Maybe Walt Disney Co.will build a new Disneyland in Shanghai.", "Hong Kong Disneyland will attract 5.6 million visitors every year.", "Hong Kong Disneyland is the same as Disneyland in California." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: HONG KONG,Sept .12,2005-Hong Kong Disneyland,the 11th theme park of Walt Disney Co.,opened here on Monday morning.Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong,Donald T&-mg Yam-kuen,chief executive of Hong Kong-Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),and Tung Che...
Some friends are playing hide-and-seek at Mr. Green' home. They play in Mike's room. It's time for Lily to find her friends. Lily first finds Sally.Sally is behind the door. Then, Lily sees Bob. Bob is under the table. Mike is under the table, too. Now it's time to find David and John. David's hat is on the sofa. Is ...	[ "Behind the door.", "Under the bed.", "On the sofa", "Under the table" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Some friends are playing hide-and-seek at Mr. Green' home. They play in Mike's room. It's time for Lily to find her friends. Lily first finds Sally.Sally is behind the door. Then, Lily sees Bob. Bob is under the table. Mike is under the table, too. ...
Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinese-style spelling bee . In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studyin...	[ "A news report.", "A science report.", "An advertisement.", "Children's literature." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinese-style spelling bee . In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for ...
When a tadpole grows, its gills change into lungs. What does it now need to survive?	[ "Air", "Water", "Soil", "Fins" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When a tadpole grows, its gills change into lungs. What does it now need to survive? A. Air B. Water C. Soil D. Fins Answer:A
I wrote a business plan the other day. I gave it to my husband for suggestions. After reading it, he said, "I don't think this is up to your usual standards." I said, "I need more information. What doesn't work?" He said he wasn't sure. I then took the letter and reread it. He asked, "How about if I look at it again an...	[ "selfish, proud and determined", "good at expressing himself", "honest, kind and patient", "humorous, active and careful" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I wrote a business plan the other day. I gave it to my husband for suggestions. After reading it, he said, "I don't think this is up to your usual standards." I said, "I need more information. What doesn't work?" He said he wasn't sure. I then took the letter...
A group of frogs were travelling through the bush when two of them fell into a deep hole. The other frogs tried to help them. When they saw how deep the hole was, they told the two frogs that they could not be saved and that they were almost dead. The two frogs didn't listen to their words and tried their best to jum...	[ "Two of them died", "Two of them lost their way", "Someone caught two of them", "Two of them fell into a hole" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A group of frogs were travelling through the bush when two of them fell into a deep hole. The other frogs tried to help them. When they saw how deep the hole was, they told the two frogs that they could not be saved and that they were almost dead. The two f...
Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends. The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that ...	[ "tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes", "tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain", "tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer", "tell readers how to tell a funny story" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends. The young man...
We all have our own ways of sharing our life experiences with others. Photographers use cameras, artists use brushes, musicians use songs and writers use stories. Spencer Johnson's story Who Moved My Cheese? shows changes exist in our life. Life changes and so we do. We must change ourselves to face the changing enviro...	[ "Stories.", "Newspapers.", "Basketballs.", "Pianos." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We all have our own ways of sharing our life experiences with others. Photographers use cameras, artists use brushes, musicians use songs and writers use stories. Spencer Johnson's story Who Moved My Cheese? shows changes exist in our life. Life chang...
Learn a Foreign Language Spend the time! The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. This means listening, reading, writing, speaking, and studying words and phrases. This does not mean sitting in class looking out the window, nor listening to other students who do not speak well, nor getting ...	[ "To make a comparison about which is the best way to learn a foreign language.", "To make an advertisement for some foreign language training centre.", "To introduce the effective ways to learn a foreign language.", "To encourage students to learn a foreign language well." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Learn a Foreign Language Spend the time! The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. This means listening, reading, writing, speaking, and studying words and phrases. This does not mean sitting in class looking out the window, nor li...
An artist went to a beautiful place of the country for a holiday, and stayed with a farmer. Every day he went out and painted from morning to evening. When it got dark, he came back to the farm and had a good dinner before he went to bed. At the end of his holiday he wanted to pay the farmer, but the farmer said, "No, ...	[ "sing songs", "dance", "paint pictures", "write something" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An artist went to a beautiful place of the country for a holiday, and stayed with a farmer. Every day he went out and painted from morning to evening. When it got dark, he came back to the farm and had a good dinner before he went to bed. At the end o...
Janice spent the weekend at a family party in Moore, Georgia. While she was there, she played with her cousin Justine. The two of them rode tricycles, shared presents, and bought their favorite gum together. Janice's favorite part of the weekend was swimming in the lake with Justine and her dog, Boots. Boots did not li...	[ "Boots", "Janice", "Moore", "Greg" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Janice spent the weekend at a family party in Moore, Georgia. While she was there, she played with her cousin Justine. The two of them rode tricycles, shared presents, and bought their favorite gum together. Janice's favorite part of the weekend was s...
Do your parents ever say,"Act like a lady."or"Be a gentleman."to you? But in the eyes of today's teenagers, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look. What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas: Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman doesn't often get angry. He wants others to be well and happy. H...	[ "Because she is quiet.", "Because she likes expressing herself", "Because she is pretty and kind.", "Because she is very shy." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do your parents ever say,"Act like a lady."or"Be a gentleman."to you? But in the eyes of today's teenagers, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look. What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas: Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman doe...
Today I took Frank to have a training class . We got there earlier than most of the other dogs and _ . Mr. Brown helped us teach our dogs some skills . When the dog did it, he said, "Good dog!" He was a serious man but he laughed a lot with dogs. He said Frank was smarter than other dogs. Next to Frank was also a sma...	[ "Sam ran faster than some bigger dogs.", "Sam was next to Frank.", "Frank arrived later than most of the other dogs.", "Frank did the best in class." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Today I took Frank to have a training class . We got there earlier than most of the other dogs and _ . Mr. Brown helped us teach our dogs some skills . When the dog did it, he said, "Good dog!" He was a serious man but he laughed a lot with dogs. He said Fr...
In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take compulsory subjects like English, social studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose among elective subjects to complete their high school education. Electives include subje...	[ "How American Students Study.", "American High School Life", "The Life of American Students.", "Introduction to American School." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take compulsory subjects like English, social studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose among elective subje...
My parents moved to Mississippi when my brother and I were small children, and we were separated from our Oklahoma grandparents by some 600 miles. This long distance allowed us to only visit our grandparents once a year, either at Christmas or during summer vacation. Most of my classmates lived near their grandparents,...	[ "often felt deep sorrow", "would call his grandparents", "would admire them at heart", "would feel sorry for his poor life" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My parents moved to Mississippi when my brother and I were small children, and we were separated from our Oklahoma grandparents by some 600 miles. This long distance allowed us to only visit our grandparents once a year, either at Christmas or during ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. ...	[ "they are relatively forgetful", "they are too busy with their work", "they don't think it convenient to eat them", "they prefer daily snacks with added sugar" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of ...
Wind turbines are being used to generate electricity in many parts of the United States. One advantage of wind turbines is that no fossil fuels are burned. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind turbines?	[ "Wind turbines can emit dangerous radiation if damaged.", "Wind turbine farms must be located near large bodies of water.", "Wind turbines do not produce energy until many years after being built.", "Wind turbine farms require a lot of area compared to how much energy they produce." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Wind turbines are being used to generate electricity in many parts of the United States. One advantage of wind turbines is that no fossil fuels are burned. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind turbines? A. Wind turbines can emit dangerous radiatio...
The end of the World Cup does not mean the end of international competition, in Brazil this year. A major football event will happen in the South American country later this month, but with teams of robots playing the game, which is known as soccer in the United States. The robot teams are guided by teams of humans fro...	[ "to locate the ball", "to communicate with each other", "to play at will", "to distinguish colors" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The end of the World Cup does not mean the end of international competition, in Brazil this year. A major football event will happen in the South American country later this month, but with teams of robots playing the game, which is known as soccer in...
If a new moon occurred on June 2, when will the next new moon occur?	[ "June 30", "June 28", "June 23", "June 15" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If a new moon occurred on June 2, when will the next new moon occur? A. June 30 B. June 28 C. June 23 D. June 15 Answer:A
Personal computers and the Internet give people new choices about how to spend their time. Some may use this freedom to share less time with certain friends or family members, but new technology will also let them stay in closer touch with those they care most about. I know this from personal experience. E-mail makes i...	[ "reach a group of people at one time conveniently", "keep one's communication as personal as possible", "pass on much more information than the later", "get in touch with one's friends faster than the later" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Personal computers and the Internet give people new choices about how to spend their time. Some may use this freedom to share less time with certain friends or family members, but new technology will also let them stay in closer touch with those they ...
Because I will be away for a few days after Spring Break, I am writing this during the actual holiday, when I can use time to catch up on a number of purely administrative items. First of all, you should have received the letter I sent out on April 2 advising of the transition arrangements to new leadership at ISM ...	[ "director", "employee", "teacher", "student" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Because I will be away for a few days after Spring Break, I am writing this during the actual holiday, when I can use time to catch up on a number of purely administrative items. First of all, you should have received the letter I sent out on April ...
When I had something difficult to do, I used to ask my mum for help. But she always said, "Do it yourself, dear." I was not happy about this at all. I thought she was the laziest mother in the world! For example, one day, some of my friends would come to my home. My bedroom was really untidy. Books were all over the fl...	[ "makes her child clever and hard-working", "does everything for her child", "gives her child a lot of money", "teaches her child by herself" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When I had something difficult to do, I used to ask my mum for help. But she always said, "Do it yourself, dear." I was not happy about this at all. I thought she was the laziest mother in the world! For example, one day, some of my friends would come...
While residents of wealthy nations tend to have greater life satisfaction, new research shows that those living in poorer nations report having greater meaning in life. These findings, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological science, suggest that meaning in life may be higher ...	[ "greater life satisfaction leads to lower sense of meaning", "residents of poorer nations enjoy greater meaning in life", "residents of poorer nations are so religious", "residents of wealthy nations have greater life satisfaction" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). While residents of wealthy nations tend to have greater life satisfaction, new research shows that those living in poorer nations report having greater meaning in life. These findings, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psych...
Leader is a labor leader in Metropolis. Ten years ago he was divorced. Both he and his first wife 16 have since married other persons. Recently, News, a newspaper in another city, ran a feature article on improper influences it asserted had been used by labor officials to secure favorable rulings from government offici...	[ "prevail, because the story concerned her personal, private life. ", "prevail if the story was false.", "not prevail, because News did not print the story with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity. ", "not prevail if News exercised ordinary care in determining if the st...	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Leader is a labor leader in Metropolis. Ten years ago he was divorced. Both he and his first wife 16 have since married other persons. Recently, News, a newspaper in another city, ran a feature article on improper influences it asserted had been used by labor...
Hatchling sea turtles are typically dark in color. Occasionally, a sea turtle hatches that is almost white in color. When crawling from the nest on the beach to the ocean, this light-colored sea turtle could be at risk for sunburn. The light color of the turtles would most likely	[ "help the turtles have better chances at reproducing.", "cause the shell of the sea turtles to become stronger.", "reduce the chances of turtles surviving to reproduce.", "help in the development of a new species of sea turtles." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Hatchling sea turtles are typically dark in color. Occasionally, a sea turtle hatches that is almost white in color. When crawling from the nest on the beach to the ocean, this light-colored sea turtle could be at risk for sunburn. The light color of the turt...
Many processes on Earth occur at or near tectonic plate boundaries. Which geological events are most common along tectonic plate boundaries?	[ "erosion and deposition", "hurricanes and tornadoes", "earthquakes and volcanoes", "tidal waves and sedimentation" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Many processes on Earth occur at or near tectonic plate boundaries. Which geological events are most common along tectonic plate boundaries? Answer: earthquakes and volcanoes
Fishing is a popular activity and every fisherman knows the rule: Keep the big ones, throw the smaller ones back. The idea behind Lt is simple - the larger fish are probably older. If you keep the smaller ones, they won't be able to reproduce, and the fish population is in danger. But fishing out the largest fish from ...	[ "To encourage people to fish more carefully.", "To urge governments to change the rules of fishing.", "To describe the results of a scientific experiment.", "To introduce the rules of fishing to readers." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Fishing is a popular activity and every fisherman knows the rule: Keep the big ones, throw the smaller ones back. The idea behind Lt is simple - the larger fish are probably older. If you keep the smaller ones, they won't be able to reproduce, and the fish po...
An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request. The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a bit, but still received no answer. The old woman looked closely at t...	[ "woman", "model", "robot", "man" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request. The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a...
A consumer is unable to produce its own what?	[ "offspring", "children", "emotions", "sustenance" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A consumer is unable to produce its own what? Answer: sustenance
The possibility that pleasant smells might reduce pain has recently been suggested by new research. In a scientific study, doctors asked 20 men and 20 women to keep their hands in very hot water for as long as possible while breathing in different smells. As people believe that strong smells can affect the senses, volu...	[ "mothers recognize their children only by sight", "men's sense of smell developed a long time ago", "strong smells have a great influence on people's senses", "smells are helpful for mothers to spot their children" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The possibility that pleasant smells might reduce pain has recently been suggested by new research. In a scientific study, doctors asked 20 men and 20 women to keep their hands in very hot water for as long as possible while breathing in different sme...
Scientists say life will be very different in 2050. First, there will be no TV channels in 2050. People will choose a program from a computer and watch it on TV. In 2050, we will get information from the computers only. Second, water will be a big problem in 2050. In many places, people won't have water to drink. T...	[ "Boring.", "Funny.", "Bad.", "Different." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Scientists say life will be very different in 2050. First, there will be no TV channels in 2050. People will choose a program from a computer and watch it on TV. In 2050, we will get information from the computers only. Second, water will be a big problem...
According to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every year--but fortunately, only about 1500 of these are of a magnitude of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more _ earthquakes than others. Although the chance of being caught in ...	[ "about 1,500 earthquakes happen every year", "people should store some clothes in their houses in advance", "family members should meet in their home after an earthquake", "people suffering earthquakes often should buy earthquake insurance" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: According to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every year--but fortunately, only about 1500 of these are of a magnitude of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are mo...
When two English people meet,their first words will be"How do you do?"or"How are you?"After the reply"How do you do?"or"Fine,thank you.How are you?"they often talk about the weather.The reason for this is not simply that their weather is interesting and changeable but that the English people don't like talking about pe...	[ "Say hello to each other.", "Say goodbye to each other.", "Talk about the weather.", "Talk about their personal matters." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When two English people meet,their first words will be"How do you do?"or"How are you?"After the reply"How do you do?"or"Fine,thank you.How are you?"they often talk about the weather.The reason for this is not simply that their weather is interesting a...
As a published author with a degree in English, 33-year-old Tom Williams has achieved more than many people will in a lifetime. What makes those achievements more impressive is that he's dyslexic. At school Tom, who has worked as a literary agent and now has a full-time job with a digital publishing company, would ofte...	[ "is living in north London with a crime writer", "lost confidence after he was diagnosed with dyslexia", "was grateful to his teacher who was very strict with him", "slept in class so often that he fell behind others in his studies" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As a published author with a degree in English, 33-year-old Tom Williams has achieved more than many people will in a lifetime. What makes those achievements more impressive is that he's dyslexic. At school Tom, who has worked as a literary agent and now has ...
A new study has found some secrets of people's understanding of large numbers. Researchers studied a group of people who were born deaf and never learned any spoken language or a formal sign language, but they have developed a gesture system to communicate with people around them. The gestures let them express approxim...	[ "Science", "Health", "Politics", "Lifestyle" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A new study has found some secrets of people's understanding of large numbers. Researchers studied a group of people who were born deaf and never learned any spoken language or a formal sign language, but they have developed a gesture system to commun...
Since my retirement from teaching music in 2001, I have spent a good deal of time painting as an artist, I actually began drawing again in the summer of 1995 when my father died. so perhaps I was trying to recover from the loss of my father, or maybe it was just that it brought back memories of him. In any case, I drew...	[ "had been taught by Krenkel and St. John", "painted landscapes in Minnesota for 5 years", "believed Wyeth to be the best in watercolor1s", "started his retirement life at the age of seventy" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Since my retirement from teaching music in 2001, I have spent a good deal of time painting as an artist, I actually began drawing again in the summer of 1995 when my father died. so perhaps I was trying to recover from the loss of my father, or maybe it was j...