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Surprisingly, no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals, still less the content or quality of that education. Proper records are just not kept. We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year, and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive e...	[ "Every child in hospital receives some teaching.", "Not enough is known about hospital teaching.", "Hospital teaching is of poor quality.", "The special children's hospitals are worst off." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Surprisingly, no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals, still less the content or quality of that education. Proper records are just not kept. We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year, and that every c...
The passport photographs of the future could turn out to be more than just another pretty picture if a new computer technique developed by Israeli scientists catches on. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University, in Israel, have invented a way to hide information such as a fingerprint or signature in color images. They beli...	[ "one's picture", "one's fingerprint", "one's signature", "one's blood type" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The passport photographs of the future could turn out to be more than just another pretty picture if a new computer technique developed by Israeli scientists catches on. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University, in Israel, have invented a way to hide info...
Extraordinary Teens The book will inspire young adults with its tales of teenagers achieving great success. It includes personal stories from many well-known young athletes, businessmen, actors, writers and filmmakers. Every person shares his or her story along with valuable advice that will show you how you can al...	[ "Clubs, puberty, friends", "Driving, sports, family relationships", "Sports, drinking, growing up", "Puberty, clubs, family relationships" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Extraordinary Teens The book will inspire young adults with its tales of teenagers achieving great success. It includes personal stories from many well-known young athletes, businessmen, actors, writers and filmmakers. Every person shares his or h...
Allan is eight this year and he's in Grade Two. The boy is clever and can answer all the questions in class. But he hates to stay in the classroom for more than half an hour. He would not listen to the teachers when class is soon going to be over. Or he touches his deskmate's head, or he makes faces. He often makes the...	[ "his mother was right", "his mother was friendly", "his mother was naughty when she was young", "he wanted to make his mother happy" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Allan is eight this year and he's in Grade Two. The boy is clever and can answer all the questions in class. But he hates to stay in the classroom for more than half an hour. He would not listen to the teachers when class is soon going to be over. Or ...
Barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by. She never tried to speak. Many people passed, but never did one person stop. The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious to see if the little girl would still be there. Right in the very spot as she was yesterday, she sat with the saddest lo...	[ "He was shocked.", "He didn't manage to help the girl.", "He thought he was cheated.", "He was in despair." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by. She never tried to speak. Many people passed, but never did one person stop. The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious to see if the little girl would still be there. Rig...
Dear Anna, It is nice to see the photo of your room. Here is a photo of my room. These are my bed and my desk. My clock and some books are on the desk. Sometimes the books are on the bed. I like _ books on the bed. Oh, that is my hat on the bed. It is yellow. My quilt is yellow, too. My schoolbag is on the sofa. It is ...	[ "green", "black", "yellow", "blue" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Anna, It is nice to see the photo of your room. Here is a photo of my room. These are my bed and my desk. My clock and some books are on the desk. Sometimes the books are on the bed. I like _ books on the bed. Oh, that is my hat on the bed. It is yellow....
On hearing the words "Just do it!", you will know there is a Nike product nearby. If it's "Always Coca-Cola", you can be sure someone wants to sell you a refreshing drink. _ The slogan helps people understand the brand better by telling them what it wants to sell to its customers. Good slogans leave a message inside p...	[ "Just Do It!", "Slogan And Brand", "Famous Slogans", "What is a Good Slogan." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: On hearing the words "Just do it!", you will know there is a Nike product nearby. If it's "Always Coca-Cola", you can be sure someone wants to sell you a refreshing drink. _ The slogan helps people understand the brand better by telling them what it ...
A Concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike on; the head in sports.Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.But a recent study warned that more children than necessary are being exposed to radiation this way. A national te...	[ "were likely to suffer brain injuries", "wouldn't have normal mental activity", "would lose consciousness now and then", "were likely to develop canter" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A Concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike on; the head in sports.Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.But a recent study warned that more children than nece...
Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter. Do you want to know about my evening? Well, I usually get home from work at 6:00 pm. I cook dinner for my family--my parents, my sister and my brother. After dinner I usually watch TV, play computer games or play chess. I like playing chess because my father works in a chess club. I ta...	[ "watch TV", "play computer games", "play the piano", "play chess" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter. Do you want to know about my evening? Well, I usually get home from work at 6:00 pm. I cook dinner for my family--my parents, my sister and my brother. After dinner I usually watch TV, play computer games or play chess. I lik...
-For five days, Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all about...	[ "people can get tickets easily for the festival", "the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized.", "driving one's own car to the festival is highly recommended", "bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). -For five days, Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been com...
In Vietnam, two members of a family of street vendors are finding a way to help the poorest students in Hanoi. Pham Minh Dap and his brother are providing the students with mostly free English and Japanese lessons at a learning center they created. The men want to help people who would not normally have a chance to lea...	[ "by the Vietnam government", "by a family", "by a non-profit organization", "by two brothers" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In Vietnam, two members of a family of street vendors are finding a way to help the poorest students in Hanoi. Pham Minh Dap and his brother are providing the students with mostly free English and Japanese lessons at a learning center they created. Th...
When Colonel Harland Sanders retired at the age of 65, he had little to show for himself, except an old Caddie roadster, a $105 monthly pension check ,and a recipe for chicken. Knowing he couldn't live on his pension, he took his chicken recipe in hand, got behind the wheel of hisvan ,and set out to make his fortune. H...	[ "It's never too late to make a change in your life .", "The early bird catches the worm.", "Live and learn. Life can teach you a lot of lessons.", "Constant dripping wears away a stone." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When Colonel Harland Sanders retired at the age of 65, he had little to show for himself, except an old Caddie roadster, a $105 monthly pension check ,and a recipe for chicken. Knowing he couldn't live on his pension, he took his chicken recipe in han...
The best swimmers tend to be tall and thin with long arms, long legs, long feet, and long hands. The size of their hands gives them great "water grasp", and only a very small hand movement keeps them afloat. They also have great strength, endurance, insulation against heat loss while in water below body temperature, t...	[ "Higher body density reduces swimming ability.", "A person's body density decides one's swimming ability.", "Fat people can always swim faster than thin people.", "People with a lower proportion of muscle can hardly swim." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The best swimmers tend to be tall and thin with long arms, long legs, long feet, and long hands. The size of their hands gives them great "water grasp", and only a very small hand movement keeps them afloat. They also have great strength, endurance, insulatio...
The concept of continental drift, continents drifting over the ocean floors, was proposed by Alfred Wegner in 1915. This concept was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics in the 1960s. Changes from the continental drift concept to the plate tectonics theory required which of the following?	[ "strong earthquakes occurring along fault zones", "data and ideas being shared among scientists", "a scientific law being passed by Congress", "teachers beginning to teach the newer theory" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The concept of continental drift, continents drifting over the ocean floors, was proposed by Alfred Wegner in 1915. This concept was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics in the 1960s. Changes from the continental drift concept to the plate tecton...
Weather forecasts are more accurate today than in the past due to	[ "global warming", "air-quality control", "plate tectonics", "use of images from space" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Weather forecasts are more accurate today than in the past due to A. global warming B. air-quality control C. plate tectonics D. use of images from space Answer:D
October 21st,2011 Dear Vincent, I'm a middle school student in Zhejiang , China. My English teacher , Ms.Li gave me your name and address. I want to be your pen friend. English is my favourite subject.That's why I want to practise English with an American student. I also like art. It's so interesting and useful.I like ...	[ "improve his writing", "practise English", "know more historical stories", "make Ms.Li happy" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: October 21st,2011 Dear Vincent, I'm a middle school student in Zhejiang , China. My English teacher , Ms.Li gave me your name and address. I want to be your pen friend. English is my favourite subject.That's why I want to practise English with an Amer...
There is a Web site called the "World Database of Happiness." It combines and analyzes the results of hundreds of surveys from around the world that have been conducted on life satisfaction. Most of the findings are predictable, but a few are surprising. The database makes it clear that there is not a strong connection...	[ "The material wealth and general contentment are strongly connected with each other.", "The more one's wealth is, the happier he will be.", "Many people have wrong concept towards the relation between love and money.", "Money can solve all the problems." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There is a Web site called the "World Database of Happiness." It combines and analyzes the results of hundreds of surveys from around the world that have been conducted on life satisfaction. Most of the findings are predictable, but a few are surprisi...
We are now able to offer those adults who live, work or study in the Bristol City Council area cycle lessons for free up to 3 hours long. Beginner? Can't you ride a bike? You're not alone. We can help you get on a bike and go cycling. Beginners are called Level 1. Need a refresher? If you need a refresher or you haven'...	[ "Cycle training lessons for adults", "The coming events in the Bristol City", "Popular places of interest in England", "Activities suitable to different people" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: We are now able to offer those adults who live, work or study in the Bristol City Council area cycle lessons for free up to 3 hours long. Beginner? Can't you ride a bike? You're not alone. We can help you get on a bike and go cycling. Beginners are ca...
People who eat at home most of the time have better nutrition than those who go out to eat , a recent study shows. Cornell University professors Lana Hall and Karen Bunch interviewed(,) 3900 people in the survey. "People who eat less than 30 percent of their food away from home eat the most nutritiously," they said. "I...	[ "Eating too much fast food", "Frequent dining out", "Eating at home very often", "Eating too much fat" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). People who eat at home most of the time have better nutrition than those who go out to eat , a recent study shows. Cornell University professors Lana Hall and Karen Bunch interviewed(,) 3900 people in the survey. "People who eat less than 30 percent of their ...
I spent last weekend with my grandma and grandpa. I love them very much! I always look forward to visiting them! They always do fun things with me. Last weekend, we went to the zoo together. I saw a great big elephant. It had a long nose. My grandpa and I played a game to see who could be the most like an elephant. We ...	[ "I ate dinner, read a story, and went to bed.", "I stomped like an elephant, made monkey noises, and didn't stand still for a picture.", "I climbed a tree, stomped like an elephant, and won a game.", "I visited my grandparents, went to the zoo, and then went home." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I spent last weekend with my grandma and grandpa. I love them very much! I always look forward to visiting them! They always do fun things with me. Last weekend, we went to the zoo together. I saw a great big elephant. It had a long nose. My grandpa and I pla...
Most young people like to go to rock concerts these days. They like the loud and exciting sound of the music and they enjoy the excitement of a big concert. Rock stars usually have a different style. Their music is exciting and different, and the way they dance and dress makes them popular with young people. The words ...	[ "The words of rock songs are", "Rock stars are", "The styles of rock stars are", "Rock music is" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Most young people like to go to rock concerts these days. They like the loud and exciting sound of the music and they enjoy the excitement of a big concert. Rock stars usually have a different style. Their music is exciting and different, and the way they dan...
Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online. 40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standford University) offered a magazine as first prize. In 2014 the world ch...	[ "A job.", "A sport.", "A hobby.", "A competition." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online. 40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standford Univer...
If you travel in the city of Kunming, you can't miss the Kingdom of Little People. It opened in the summer of 2009 in the mountains in Kunming. There are tiny animals, little beautiful cottages and small furniture in the park. The big attraction of the park is the performances by little people. Many little people wor...	[ "It is very huge.", "It is in the mountains.", "Dwarfs perform for visitors.", "It looks like a fairyland." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: If you travel in the city of Kunming, you can't miss the Kingdom of Little People. It opened in the summer of 2009 in the mountains in Kunming. There are tiny animals, little beautiful cottages and small furniture in the park. The big attraction of ...
Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, and North Africa by the 15th century. Muslim...	[ "play chess with other customers", "enjoy delicious dishes from South America", "surf the internet", "watch a TV play" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen,...
At Devlin's trial for burglary, Jaron supported Devlin's alibi that they were fishing together at the time of the crime. On cross-examination, Jaron was asked whether his statement on a credit card application that he had worked for his present employer for the last five years was false. Jaron denied that the statement...	[ "admissible, in the judge's discretion, because Jaron's credibility is a fact of major consequence to the case. ", "admissible, as a matter of right, because Jaron \"opened the door\" by his denial on cross-examination. ", "inadmissible, because whether Jaron lied in his application is a matter that cannot be p...	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: At Devlin's trial for burglary, Jaron supported Devlin's alibi that they were fishing together at the time of the crime. On cross-examination, Jaron was asked whether his statement on a credit card application that he had worked for his present employ...
One day, I heard an American boy say to a Chinese student of English, "You speak very good English." But the student answered, "NO, no. My English is very poor." The foreigner was quite surprised at the answer. Thinking he had not made himself understood or the Chinese student had not heard him clearly, he said, "Yes, ...	[ "Because he was expecting the Chinese student to say \"Thank you\".", "Because he wouldn't like others to say \"No\".", "Because he could hardly hear what the student had said.", "Because he wondered whether the student could really speak good English." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One day, I heard an American boy say to a Chinese student of English, "You speak very good English." But the student answered, "NO, no. My English is very poor." The foreigner was quite surprised at the answer. Thinking he had not made himself underst...
John is 14 years old. He is a student of Grade Eight. He was a very active and happy boy two years ago. But everything changed after he started to play computer games. He never plays basketball or football with his friends any more. And when he sits in the classroom, he can't listen to the teachers. He sleeps in class....	[ "usually", "often", "always", "never" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: John is 14 years old. He is a student of Grade Eight. He was a very active and happy boy two years ago. But everything changed after he started to play computer games. He never plays basketball or football with his friends any more. And when he sits i...
If you really want to go green, here's good news: eating green is good for you. The very foods with a high carbon cost---meat, pork, dairy products, processed snacks---also tend to be filled with fat and calories. A green diet would be mostly vegetables and fruits, whole grains, fish and lean meats like chicken---a die...	[ "eat more vegetables than meat", "stop raising the cattle", "plant more grains", "use less fertilizer" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If you really want to go green, here's good news: eating green is good for you. The very foods with a high carbon cost---meat, pork, dairy products, processed snacks---also tend to be filled with fat and calories. A green diet would be mostly vegetables and f...
Put a little love in your life I remember growing up, my mom always said, "Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others." It is so true. Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our success and our joys, comfort us in our challenging moments, and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves. I've alwa...	[ "Buy your friend a mirror.", "Point out their mistakes if there is any", "Give them encouragement and confidence.", "Pay attention what they do" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Put a little love in your life I remember growing up, my mom always said, "Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others." It is so true. Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our success and our joys, comfort us in our challenging moments,...
There are all kinds of food in the world. Some people like the Chinese food. Firstly, the Chinese food has a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It has little sugar and fat. Secondly, the Chinese food is very delicious and has many dishes. So Chinese people can keep fit and have white teeth. However, some people enjoy ...	[ "don't take enough exercise", "don't take swimming lessons", "drink too much water", "take enough sleep" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There are all kinds of food in the world. Some people like the Chinese food. Firstly, the Chinese food has a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It has little sugar and fat. Secondly, the Chinese food is very delicious and has many dishes. So Chinese people c...
Bob is six years old.He is old enough to go to school. On the first day,his teacher taught him three words,"I,you,he".Then the teacher said,"I am your teacher.You are my student.He is your student. He is your classmate."When school was over,Bob went home. His mother asked him,"What has your teacher taught you today?"Bo...	[ "Bob's teacher", "Bob's friends", "Bob's father", "Bob's mother" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Bob is six years old.He is old enough to go to school. On the first day,his teacher taught him three words,"I,you,he".Then the teacher said,"I am your teacher.You are my student.He is your student. He is your classmate."When school was over,Bob went home. His...
Do you want a bit of an adventure? Would you like to discover all the corners of the UK, or travel abroad? Maybe you have never tried the motorhome lifestyle before. Well, read this article and you will know why a motorhome is a good choice. Nothing is better than a motorhome. It has so many uses that it is considered ...	[ "Booking early is much cheaper.", "Summer is usually a very busy season.", "You can arrange your time better this way.", "Students usually book them to earn money." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Do you want a bit of an adventure? Would you like to discover all the corners of the UK, or travel abroad? Maybe you have never tried the motorhome lifestyle before. Well, read this article and you will know why a motorhome is a good choice. Nothing is better...
The father's role in the family is important. One researcher says babies who are cared for by their fathers have greater cognitive development at one year of age than babies not cared for by their fathers. Another researcher reports that by spending time with their pre-school children, fathers can help to develop chi...	[ "fathers have an important influence on their children from babyhood through adulthood", "fathers' involvement is the most important in children's development", "all fathers have the same way of educating their children", "fathers are more important than mothers in the family" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The father's role in the family is important. One researcher says babies who are cared for by their fathers have greater cognitive development at one year of age than babies not cared for by their fathers. Another researcher reports that by spending time wi...
Mobile phones and the internet have improved our live in many ways. However, along with improvements, they have also brought a number of worrying problems. Many car accident are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the internet. This can be very convenient, but some drivers get on the i...	[ "Internet Problems", "Mobile Phone and Internet Dangerous", "The Development of Mobile Phone and Internet", "The Advantages of Mobile Phone and Internet" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mobile phones and the internet have improved our live in many ways. However, along with improvements, they have also brought a number of worrying problems. Many car accident are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the...
Have you ever noticed how much the number twelve is used? A ruler that is a foot long has twelve inches. A yardstick has three times twelves inches, or thirty-six inches. On a canlender you will see twelve months in each year. A clock face is numbered from one to twelve for the hours. The time span from noon to midnig...	[ "bag", "sack", "number", "wrapping" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Have you ever noticed how much the number twelve is used? A ruler that is a foot long has twelve inches. A yardstick has three times twelves inches, or thirty-six inches. On a canlender you will see twelve months in each year. A clock face is numbered from o...
A polar bear is white because	[ "it's a lame Turkish professor in a third rate Pennsylvanian college", "it's covered in polar snow ice", "it wants to make a Grizzly bear jealous", "its parents had white fur" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A polar bear is white because A. it's a lame Turkish professor in a third rate Pennsylvanian college B. it's covered in polar snow ice C. it wants to make a Grizzly bear jealous D. its parents had white fur Answer:D
Letter One Dear Editor, After I finish my homework, I often go online and chat with my friends. Sometimes I play Internet games. But my parents hate to see me playing games on the computer. Maybe they have heard too much news about how QQ and Internet games harm children. Once I went to a net bar to play games after sc...	[ "to get news about QQ", "just to have a rest", "to show that he hates study", "just to find some friends" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Letter One Dear Editor, After I finish my homework, I often go online and chat with my friends. Sometimes I play Internet games. But my parents hate to see me playing games on the computer. Maybe they have heard too much news about how QQ and Internet games h...
These days haze is around us here and there. In fact,everyone has the power to change their living habits to help reduce it. Many local governments call on their people to take action to make the air cleaner. Transport is one of the biggest contributors to haze. When,where,how,why and what you drive all affect air qual...	[ "What are causing haze around us", "What you can do to reduce haze", "How dangerous haze is to our life", "How important it is to reduce haze" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: These days haze is around us here and there. In fact,everyone has the power to change their living habits to help reduce it. Many local governments call on their people to take action to make the air cleaner. Transport is one of the biggest contributo...
In 1988, Mary Anderson was at the Miami airport checking in for a flight to Norway to be with her husband when she was told she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a $100 surcharge . Mary had no money as her new husband had left for Norway and she had no one else to call . " I was completely desperat...	[ "in order to contact him later", "so that she could repay him", "because he impressed her deeply", "because she fell in love with him" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In 1988, Mary Anderson was at the Miami airport checking in for a flight to Norway to be with her husband when she was told she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a $100 surcharge . Mary had no money as her new husband had left for Norway ...
Scholars and researchers have tried to discover what personality characteristics go along with success in intercultural experiences. Their findings have often been unclear or incomplete. But three characteristics stand out in their reports: patience, a sense of humor, and the awareness of being unclear. Patience, of co...	[ "knowing the meaning of an exact situation", "not stating clearly what happens", "realizing the possible misunderstanding in a situation", "being aware of the unclear situation" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Scholars and researchers have tried to discover what personality characteristics go along with success in intercultural experiences. Their findings have often been unclear or incomplete. But three characteristics stand out in their reports: patience, ...