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"Track!" said my master. Like any good tracker-dog who has received the command he most loves, I gave a bark of excitement, put my nose down to the ground and sniffed. The ground was rich with smells. Even in the high-class housing area where we were working, the stones held traces of many sole and confusing scents (s...	[ "honest and hopeful", "smart and helpful", "kind and careful", "popular and thoughtful" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Track!" said my master. Like any good tracker-dog who has received the command he most loves, I gave a bark of excitement, put my nose down to the ground and sniffed. The ground was rich with smells. Even in the high-class housing area where we were...
New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, _ with a widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road. The latest and mos...	[ "be brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor", "be discovered the Silk Road", "be helped establish East-West trade", "be travelled as far as Afghanistan" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, _ with a widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinat...
Come to Austria! Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria. The Post Hotel, opened by a local family, is clean and not expensive. From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forest and the mountains. Temperatures in summer are usually 20degCto 25degCin the daytime, but much cooler at night. Enjoy Thai...	[ "The whole village", "the whole country", "the forest and mountains", "both A and C" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Come to Austria! Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria. The Post Hotel, opened by a local family, is clean and not expensive. From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forest and the mountains. Temperatures in summer are usually 20degC...
Every day from the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, we are bombarded with information from all sides, from TV, radio, newspapers and books; from family, friends, and colleagues. As a new cable television subscriber, I am ly amazed at the quantity and varying levels of information quality on cable televisio...	[ "A skeptical approach.", "A subjective approach.", "A cynical approach.", "A philosophical approach." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every day from the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, we are bombarded with information from all sides, from TV, radio, newspapers and books; from family, friends, and colleagues. As a new cable television subscriber, I am ly amazed at the quantity...
Once a boy went to a palace to ask a wise man what the secret of happiness is. After talking with the boy, the wise man asked the boy to look around the palace and return in two hours. "And , I want to ask you to do something,"said the wise man ."As you look around, carry this spoon with you without making the oil spil...	[ "the boy didn't get the secret of the happiness at all", "the wise man told the boy what was the happiness, but not directly", "the secret of happiness is to see all wonders of the world", "the wise man said nothing" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Once a boy went to a palace to ask a wise man what the secret of happiness is. After talking with the boy, the wise man asked the boy to look around the palace and return in two hours. "And , I want to ask you to do something,"said the wise man ."As you look ...
It is believed in some ways that the daughter is father's lover. But my experience has taught me in a different way. For a long time, my father has been a very vague figure to me. He was a man of few words, tall but slim and nothing else. When I was in primary school, my father was never there to pick me up, and he nev...	[ "The writer's father was in the hospital during her operation.", "The writer's father attended her high school graduation ceremony.", "The writer's father sometimes picked her up when she was in primary school", "The writer's father went to parent-teacher meeting when she was in primary school." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is believed in some ways that the daughter is father's lover. But my experience has taught me in a different way. For a long time, my father has been a very vague figure to me. He was a man of few words, tall but slim and nothing else. When I was i...
To Jim, Hi, Jim. I'm a Chinese girl .My English name is Betty. I'm a student. I live in Nanjing with my parents. Nanjing is a big city in China. I like playing table tennis and running. I like listening to music, too . My favourite food is rice and fish. My dad is a doctor and my mum is a worker. To Betty, Hi, Betty. I...	[ "worker", "doctor", "secretary", "teacher" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). To Jim, Hi, Jim. I'm a Chinese girl .My English name is Betty. I'm a student. I live in Nanjing with my parents. Nanjing is a big city in China. I like playing table tennis and running. I like listening to music, too . My favourite food is rice and fish. My d...
Helen Keller was born in America in June, 1880. Everything was all right when she was born. But when she was 19 months old, an attack of fever left her blind and deaf for the rest of her life. She was so young when she became blind that as she grew older she did not remember being able to see; and she became deaf befor...	[ "She was growing older", "She was cut off from others", "she, too, wanted to express her ideas and feelings but she could not", "she was almost seven years old and yet they were not sure whether they could find a suitable teacher for her" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Helen Keller was born in America in June, 1880. Everything was all right when she was born. But when she was 19 months old, an attack of fever left her blind and deaf for the rest of her life. She was so young when she became blind that as she grew older she ...
Extracurricular School Activities Many schools today provide various extracurricular activities. Some activities are before school, some are after school, and a few may even take place on weekends. Many parents like their children to take part in these activities. Yet some parents are still a little _ it. Actually, th...	[ "most extracurricular activities take place on weekends", "extracurricular activities help students have same interests", "students feel worthless in extracurricular activities", "extracurricular activities are supervised by adults" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Extracurricular School Activities Many schools today provide various extracurricular activities. Some activities are before school, some are after school, and a few may even take place on weekends. Many parents like their children to take part in these activ...
Welcome to Franklin Hotel. To make you stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full. Dining Room: Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Also the room staff may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a.m. If this happens, please fill out a card and hang o...	[ "the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services", "it's too difficult to stay up in this hotel", "you can shop at any time inside the hotel", "you'll have trouble without the money of the country where the hotel lies" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Welcome to Franklin Hotel. To make you stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full. Dining Room: Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Also the room staff may bring breakfast to your room at any...
Imagine one day, the water taps in your house stop running. You have to buy water from shops. And still there isn't enough for everyone. Your mother has to save the family's shower water to do other things. Would you be able to stand that kind of life? Probably not. But _ 's what kids in Yemen are experiencing. Experts...	[ "Sanaa will run out of water in 10 years", "Hannan is a teenager from a rich family", "the capital of Yemen is developing fast", "private companies make a lot of money" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Imagine one day, the water taps in your house stop running. You have to buy water from shops. And still there isn't enough for everyone. Your mother has to save the family's shower water to do other things. Would you be able to stand that kind of life? Probab...
Cindy and Mary were playing at recess. They were having a great time until Cindy brought up Allison's birthday party. Cindy had been invited to it, but Mary had not. This hurt Mary's feelings a lot. The girls kept on playing and Mary was trying to have fun, but all she felt like doing was crying. She couldn't believe t...	[ "Cindy", "Allison", "Mary's desk", "Mary" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Cindy and Mary were playing at recess. They were having a great time until Cindy brought up Allison's birthday party. Cindy had been invited to it, but Mary had not. This hurt Mary's feelings a lot. The girls kept on playing and Mary was trying to have fun, b...
A small boy lived with his mother and grandmother in a big house. His father had died. A bucket of water fell on the small boy's left foot, and it began hurting a hot. His mother said, "I'm going to put something very hot on your foot tonight. That's always very good. Tomorrow your foot won't hurt any longer." In the e...	[ "he fell off the bike", "a bucket of water fell on his foot", "he fell and hurt his foot", "he was ill" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A small boy lived with his mother and grandmother in a big house. His father had died. A bucket of water fell on the small boy's left foot, and it began hurting a hot. His mother said, "I'm going to put something very hot on your foot tonight. That's ...
There was once a beautiful nymph called Echo. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. As she was good company, she and Zeus became good friends. However, Zeus' wife, Hera, became jealous. She followed Zeus to the earth to find out what he was doing a...	[ "A person who loves and admires himself or herself.", "A person who loves to admire beautiful water flowers.", "A person who is too shy to have a chat with other people.", "A person who's afraid of being separated from companions." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There was once a beautiful nymph called Echo. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. As she was good company, she and Zeus became good friends. However, Zeus' wife, Hera, became je...
Jack Ma is the founder and CEO of Alibaba Group. He was one of the 100 global "future leaders" of the 2001 World Economic Forum and the "commercial leader" of 2001 elected by US Commercial Association of Asia. Born in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Ma graduated from Hangzhou Teachers Institute in 1988 (he fai...	[ "his pen pal", "his experience in China", "his failure in the entrance exam", "his experience in Australia" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Jack Ma is the founder and CEO of Alibaba Group. He was one of the 100 global "future leaders" of the 2001 World Economic Forum and the "commercial leader" of 2001 elected by US Commercial Association of Asia. Born in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, ...
Many people go to work each day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings influence their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. There is a better way to live your life. Meaningful purpose is a driving force that adds enthusiasm to your days. Here are a few...	[ "have much experience at", "have professional knowledge about", "have been performing for a long time", "have a natural talent for" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Many people go to work each day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings influence their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. There is a better way to live your life. Meaningful purpose...
A city child's summer is spent in the street in front of his home,and all through the long summer vacations I sat on the edge of the street and watched enviously the other boys on the block play baseball. I was never asked to take part even when one team had a member missing--not out of special cruelty, but because the...	[ "invited him to join in their game", "liked the book that he was reading", "broke the long silence of that summer evening", "offered him an opportunity that changed his life" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A city child's summer is spent in the street in front of his home,and all through the long summer vacations I sat on the edge of the street and watched enviously the other boys on the block play baseball. I was never asked to take part even when one t...
Beaver dams can cause floods. This statement shows how	[ "animal growth is affected by environmental conditions", "animal behavior may affect the environment", "an animal's health depends on its environment", "an animal's development depends on its environment" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Beaver dams can cause floods. This statement shows how Answer: animal behavior may affect the environment
Will Bowen is the author of the famous book-A Complaint Free World, and he is a minister With a very simple message: quit complaining. If you do ,you'll be happier and healthier. The goal is to live for 21 continuous days without complaint That's how long it takes to break a habit according to Bowen. In your hands...	[ "nobody paid attention to Bowen's idea", "Bowen made a big fortune by selling his book", "Bowen was a professor at university", "complaining is harmful to our lives" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Will Bowen is the author of the famous book-A Complaint Free World, and he is a minister With a very simple message: quit complaining. If you do ,you'll be happier and healthier. The goal is to live for 21 continuous days without complaint That's how ...
A pony is living in a small barn and its owner dies and the pony is unable to fend for itself. The pony dies because	[ "it is elderly", "it is bored", "it is vital", "it required nutriment" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A pony is living in a small barn and its owner dies and the pony is unable to fend for itself. The pony dies because A. it is elderly B. it is bored C. it is vital D. it required nutriment Answer:D
Here is some information about some people. I am a math teacher. I teach math very well. Do you need help with your math?Call me at 679-8840.(Mr. Brown) I lost my blue bag. It's from my mom and I like it very much. Did you find my bag?Please call me at 777-8953.(Lucy) I like playing the violin,but I can't play it well...	[ "60", "80", "100", "120" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Here is some information about some people. I am a math teacher. I teach math very well. Do you need help with your math?Call me at 679-8840.(Mr. Brown) I lost my blue bag. It's from my mom and I like it very much. Did you find my bag?Please call me ...
About 45 percent of Americans don't get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night's sleep will help you lose or keep your weight more effectively. Try these simple steps to...	[ "inform us of the importance of sleeping", "signal to our body it's time to sleep", "tell us to stop watching TV for making phone calls", "tell us not to do stimulating activities" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: About 45 percent of Americans don't get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night's sleep will help you...
What travels through the stem of a plant?	[ "water and food", "food and nectar", "nectar and soil", "soil and water" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). What travels through the stem of a plant? A. water and food B. food and nectar C. nectar and soil D. soil and water Answer:A
A wallet that looks like a piece of newspaper, an atlas, or an express parcel receipt? Or a business card that looks like a notepad? No kidding. Bai Minghui, a Beijing-based designer, creates his artwork using Tyvek, a synthetic paper material which is difficult to tear, waterproof and, more importantly, totally recyc...	[ "recyclable", "waterproof", "foldable", "profitable" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A wallet that looks like a piece of newspaper, an atlas, or an express parcel receipt? Or a business card that looks like a notepad? No kidding. Bai Minghui, a Beijing-based designer, creates his artwork using Tyvek, a synthetic paper material which is diffi...
Since the end of World War I (WWI) in 1918,Canadians, and millions of others around the world have paused at the 11thhour of the 11thday of the 11thmonth to honour the sacrifices our soldiers have made in different wars, fighting for the freedoms that we all enjoy today. Known as Remembrance Day, the day originated as ...	[ "the sacrifice of the soldiers should always be remembered", "Remembrance Day is becoming less important for soldiers", "schools - no longer think Remembrance Day is necessary", "people should be forced to learn about the realities of war" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Since the end of World War I (WWI) in 1918,Canadians, and millions of others around the world have paused at the 11thhour of the 11thday of the 11thmonth to honour the sacrifices our soldiers have made in different wars, fighting for the freedoms that we all ...
Is it true that cats have nine lives? One 4-year-old American cat named Sugar definitely seems to have more than one. Sugar fell from the 19th floor of her owner's home in Boston last month and was only hurt a little on her chest. "This story isn't much of a surprise," said Jake Socha, a scientist at Virginia Tech Univ...	[ "A pet cat that falls out of a tall building is not really at risk.", "Sugar was lucky that she was only injured in the leg.", "Cats are confused as to which way is down when they are in midair.", "A cat that falls from the fourth story of a building is more likely to die than one that falls from the 10th sto...	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Is it true that cats have nine lives? One 4-year-old American cat named Sugar definitely seems to have more than one. Sugar fell from the 19th floor of her owner's home in Boston last month and was only hurt a little on her chest. "This story isn't mu...
Born into a poor family,two of the Durers' children still had a dream for art,but they knew their father could not afford to send either of them to the academy . After discussions,the two boys finally agreed to toss a coin.The loser would go to the nearby mines and support his brother while he attended the academy.Then...	[ "the early life of Albrecht Durer", "the story behind \"The Praying Hands\"", "the sacrifice Albrecht made for his brother", "a young man showing his talent through effort" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Born into a poor family,two of the Durers' children still had a dream for art,but they knew their father could not afford to send either of them to the academy . After discussions,the two boys finally agreed to toss a coin.The loser would go to the nearby min...
My teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had. I had gotten into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: "P...	[ "Fair.", "Confident.", "Inspiring.", "Humorous." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had. I had gotten into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sen...
How often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is"never".or"hardly ever".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on the go from morning till night,it is hard to slow down.But relaxation i...	[ "Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally.", "Different people can stand different amounts of stress.", "All the stress can lead to poor performance.", "Large amounts of stress is important to people's lire." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: How often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is"never".or"hardly ever".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on th...
A person is reading a map and gets frustrated. The map ends up in a hundred scraps on the floor because the person	[ "drowned it", "burned it", "ripped it", "forgot it" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A person is reading a map and gets frustrated. The map ends up in a hundred scraps on the floor because the person A. drowned it B. burned it C. ripped it D. forgot it Answer:C
Yao Ming was born in China in 1980. In his last season with the Shanghai Sharks, he scored 32.4 points per game. Now the big man from China is helping the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is the son of two great basketball players and learnt how to play basketball when he was young. Now, as one of the stars in the NBA, h...	[ "Pele", "Yao Ming", "Steffi Graf", "No one" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Yao Ming was born in China in 1980. In his last season with the Shanghai Sharks, he scored 32.4 points per game. Now the big man from China is helping the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is the son of two great basketball players and learnt how to play basketb...
Students' Insurance What Is Covered under Contents? Under the "Contents" section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed--will be protected on a "new-for-old " basis where items will be replaced as new--regardless of their age or condition. "Contents" include books,radios,audio and video players,TVs...	[ "Audio and video players, TVs.", "Jewellery, home computers.", "Furniture, library books.", "Clothing, linen and cars." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Students' Insurance What Is Covered under Contents? Under the "Contents" section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed--will be protected on a "new-for-old " basis where items will be replaced as new--regardless of their age or condition. ...
Tomorrow evening I will be interviewed on stage by a museum official. I will be an interpreter, talking from experience as a disability rights lawyer and activist. In "special" schools and camps for children with physical and mental disabilities, I grew up knowing we were a category of person that the world did not wan...	[ "A disabled lawyer.", "A reporter.", "An actor", "An interviewer" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Tomorrow evening I will be interviewed on stage by a museum official. I will be an interpreter, talking from experience as a disability rights lawyer and activist. In "special" schools and camps for children with physical and mental disabilities, I grew up kn...
Every four years athletes from the world take part in the Olympic Games. Both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games are held every four years. The Winter Olympic Games are usually held two years before the Summer Olympic Games. The ancient Olympic Games began around the year 776 BC in Greece. Many of the sports were the ...	[ "the first modern Olympic Games", "the ancient Olympic Games", "the first Olympic Games", "the greatest Olympic Games" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every four years athletes from the world take part in the Olympic Games. Both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games are held every four years. The Winter Olympic Games are usually held two years before the Summer Olympic Games. The ancient Olympic Games...
Bernstein had been appointed Assistant Conductor for the New York philharmonic only a few months before that night. Just 25 years old, he was ly inexperienced. At the last minute, Bernstein was told he was to take Walter's place, so he didn't have any time to rehearse . The music he was going to conduct was very diffi...	[ "Leonard Bernstein's Debut", "Leonard Bernstein's Life", "A Young Soloist", "A Great Conductor" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Bernstein had been appointed Assistant Conductor for the New York philharmonic only a few months before that night. Just 25 years old, he was ly inexperienced. At the last minute, Bernstein was told he was to take Walter's place, so he didn't have any time t...
As we all know, getting benched in sports is usually a bad thing. But at one school in Florida, a girl has taken a bench and turned it into something entirely different - a place to find friends. It's called the Friendship Bench. And it's the brainchild of a sixth grader at Palm Bay Elementary - a girl named Acacia Woo...	[ "She is disabled but leads an active life.", "She has a deep understanding of life.", "She finds it difficult to achieve her goals.", "She finds herself always in need of help." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: As we all know, getting benched in sports is usually a bad thing. But at one school in Florida, a girl has taken a bench and turned it into something entirely different - a place to find friends. It's called the Friendship Bench. And it's the brainchi...
Live Music----Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He is known to play well in the early hours. So don't want to get much sleep. PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15-23, June PRICE: Y=200-250 TIME: 10 p.m. till late TEL: 4668736 Scotti...	[ "8 p.m. every day", "7 a.m. from Monday to Friday", "10 a.m. at weekends", "7 p.m. every day" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Live Music----Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He is known to play well in the early hours. So don't want to get much sleep. PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15-23, June PRICE: Y=200-250 ...
Are you good with money?I learnt to be careful with it during my childhood. My father would give me some pocket money and tell me it should last for a whole week. So,I learnt I had to save some if I didn't want to run out of cash quickly. No surprise there:my dad was an accountant! It's never too early to become money ...	[ "educate children to become money savvy", "avoid continued mis-selling epidemics", "help children make money", "deal with the current economic crisis" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Are you good with money?I learnt to be careful with it during my childhood. My father would give me some pocket money and tell me it should last for a whole week. So,I learnt I had to save some if I didn't want to run out of cash quickly. No surprise there:my...
The Los Angeles Zoo has many public programs that aim to teach the public about animals and natural protection. Safari shuttle While you're here, take the Safari shuttle for a quick trip from one end of the Zoo to the other. All day long, seven days a week (from 10 am to 5 pm), the Safari Shuttle picks up passengers, ...	[ "$18.", "$26.", "$22.", "$17." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Los Angeles Zoo has many public programs that aim to teach the public about animals and natural protection. Safari shuttle While you're here, take the Safari shuttle for a quick trip from one end of the Zoo to the other. All day long, seven days a week (...
It is easier to go down a hill than to climb up a hill, so it is to fall into bad habit than into good ones. Bad habits do not come suddenly. They come little by little while people do not notice their danger. Some schoolboys first pick up bad habits in school and on the streets. When they cannot finish their lessons, ...	[ "only in class", "in schools and on the streets", "when they were born", "at home" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It is easier to go down a hill than to climb up a hill, so it is to fall into bad habit than into good ones. Bad habits do not come suddenly. They come little by little while people do not notice their danger. Some schoolboys first pick up bad habits ...