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There are good Santas and there are bad Santas. The good Santas all realize one thing: In the mind of a child, Santa Claus is perfect. That's difficult. And so they come from around the world to attend the Charles W. Howard School in Midland, Mich. The school offers a three-day, 40-hour course for Santas hoping to be e...	[ "train the pet reindeer for the Santas", "earned money from its students", "train perfect Santas for the world", "show the world's concern to the poor" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are good Santas and there are bad Santas. The good Santas all realize one thing: In the mind of a child, Santa Claus is perfect. That's difficult. And so they come from around the world to attend the Charles W. Howard School in Midland, Mich. Th...
The United States Department of Agriculture has a program called Wildlife Services. Its job is to help protect agricultural and other resources from threats and damage by wildlife. Often that means helping farmers deal with unwelcome visitors. This organization has experts from different fields and it has set up thousa...	[ "coyotes can climb over it easily", "the strong wind might blow it away", "snakes can cross it from under the ground", "rabbits may enter by digging holes under it" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The United States Department of Agriculture has a program called Wildlife Services. Its job is to help protect agricultural and other resources from threats and damage by wildlife. Often that means helping farmers deal with unwelcome visitors. This organizati...
As bacterial resistance to antibiotics rises, the ability of medical professionals to	[ "prescribe anti-anxiety and sleep aids will increase", "treat non-bacterial infections in humans will decrease", "treat bacterial-related conditions in humans will decrease", "treat problems of the digestive system in humans will increase" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: As bacterial resistance to antibiotics rises, the ability of medical professionals to Answer: treat bacterial-related conditions in humans will decrease
Trends come and go but style is eternal. So what is the latest fashion trend that defines this season? Let's take a look at the fashion trend in 2016 and be the first ones to embrace the latest trend. Head----It seems like everyone will be wearing a bucket hat this season. Bucket hat might sound a bit old-fashioned for...	[ "accessories will be an important part of the fashion", "shoe designers are trying to have high-heels", "jewelry is not considered a fashionable item", "simple and natural outlook this summer is your day-to-night outfit" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Trends come and go but style is eternal. So what is the latest fashion trend that defines this season? Let's take a look at the fashion trend in 2016 and be the first ones to embrace the latest trend. Head----It seems like everyone will be wearing a b...
When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad. It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know about the science of music, biology, chemistry and others. My best event...	[ "nervous", "excited", "sad", "bad" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad. It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know abo...
Revealed to the world by the famous British explorer, Dr David Livingstone, in 1855, the Victoria Falls are one of Africa's best-known natural wonders. They form a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia . The falls are named after Queen Victoria by Livingstone. They were known to the native people in the 18th ce...	[ "a government officer", "a tourist guide", "a traveler", "a teacher" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Revealed to the world by the famous British explorer, Dr David Livingstone, in 1855, the Victoria Falls are one of Africa's best-known natural wonders. They form a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia . The falls are named after Queen Victori...
It is well known that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time and he was also a really great person. Here are some interesting things about him. When Einstein started to work in America, someone asked him what he needed. He said he needed a desk, some paper and a pencil. He also asked for a big w...	[ "no one told him the number", "he couldn't remember it at all", "he didn't have a phone", "he didn't think it was worth remembering" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It is well known that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time and he was also a really great person. Here are some interesting things about him. When Einstein started to work in America, someone asked him what he needed. He said he need...
There are many types of reports.A report is simply an account of something that has happened.The commonest are news reports.We get them in newspapers,over radio and on television.Sometimes cinemas also show us newsreels. The main purpose of a newspaper is to provide news.If you examine a newspaper closely,you will find...	[ "they cost very little", "they are easy to get", "they have got pictures to go with the news", "they provide all sorts of news in them" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There are many types of reports.A report is simply an account of something that has happened.The commonest are news reports.We get them in newspapers,over radio and on television.Sometimes cinemas also show us newsreels. The main purpose of a newspape...
*Walking tall, and safely Some women simply refuse to give up high heels, despite slush ( ) , ice and snow. Now there's Winter Trax for them, designed to fit over high-heel boots and make their walk on the wild side a little more safe. Metal coils ( ) wrap around rubber at the front end of the shoe, with the heel ...	[ "High-heel boots.", "Seasons.", "Clothes fashion.", "Weather." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: *Walking tall, and safely Some women simply refuse to give up high heels, despite slush ( ) , ice and snow. Now there's Winter Trax for them, designed to fit over high-heel boots and make their walk on the wild side a little more safe. Metal coils ...
Almost one - fourth of all personal spending in theprefix = st1 /United Statestakes place during the holiday season. There are gifts to give this month for Christmas, Hanukkah and the African American celebration of Kwanzaa. The traditional shopping season began last Friday, after Thanksgiving Day. Personal spending re...	[ "Thanksgiving Day Shopping.", "The Importance of Holiday Sales.", "Holiday Shopping Season in the US.", "Giving Gifts to Each Other at Christmas." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Almost one - fourth of all personal spending in theprefix = st1 /United Statestakes place during the holiday season. There are gifts to give this month for Christmas, Hanukkah and the African American celebration of Kwanzaa. The traditional shopping s...
I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friend's house in a taxi, I appreciated the buildings along the road which were different from those o...	[ "Parks and buildings.", "Restaurants and bars.", "Nightlife", "Breakfast." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friend's house in a taxi, I appre...
Men who wear pink shirts to work earn more and are easier to get a higher position than those who prefer traditional shirt colors, such as white and blue, according to a recent survey. Researchers also found that men who wore pink were more likely to get praise from female co-workers and were more confident in the offi...	[ "usually graduate from famous universities or colleges", "prefer to go to work by car with their co-workers", "earn more money than those in other colors", "are better at pleasing their bosses in the office" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Men who wear pink shirts to work earn more and are easier to get a higher position than those who prefer traditional shirt colors, such as white and blue, according to a recent survey. Researchers also found that men who wore pink were more likely to ...
School Open Day Dear students, We have some interesting and fun things for you this term. On September 9th 2014, we have a School Open Day. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:00 p.m. All parents can come to our school, have a cup of coffee, and meet our teachers and other parents. Your parents can go to your ch...	[ "Parents can ask any questions on School Open Day.", "The name of the school is Apple Tree Middle School.", "The principal of the school is John Smith.", "Parents can't stay at Apple Tree Middle School at 3:30 on the School Open Day." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: School Open Day Dear students, We have some interesting and fun things for you this term. On September 9th 2014, we have a School Open Day. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:00 p.m. All parents can come to our school, have a cup of coffee, an...
Would you jump off the Great Wall of China for 300 pounds a day? A stunt person is a man or woman who does all the dangerous bits of acting work in films or on TV. This can be anything from a simple fall into a swimming pool, or walking off the top of a tall building. It sounds like a job that you would have to be mad...	[ "they are mad", "they don't think them dangerous", "no training is needed", "they can earn much money" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Would you jump off the Great Wall of China for 300 pounds a day? A stunt person is a man or woman who does all the dangerous bits of acting work in films or on TV. This can be anything from a simple fall into a swimming pool, or walking off the top of a tall...
Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. W...	[ "Do animals lie?", "Does Mother Nature fool animals?", "How do animals learn to lie?", "How does honesty help animals survive?" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, f...
In Japan's capital city of Tokyo, earthquake danger limits the height of buildings. The city has spread out so far and the traffic has become so heavy that it is very difficult to go from one place to another. The price of the land, too, has skyrocketed. All these explains why a group of Japanese land developers came t...	[ "the capital of Japan", "the land and its limits", "the use of space underground in Tokyo", "how to make full use of the land" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In Japan's capital city of Tokyo, earthquake danger limits the height of buildings. The city has spread out so far and the traffic has become so heavy that it is very difficult to go from one place to another. The price of the land, too, has skyrocket...
Today people can use the phone to talk with others almost anywhere on the earth. But when you use the phone , you don't see the person you are talking with . That may change in the near future . Today some people are using a kind of telephone called the picture phone or vision phone. With _ , two people who are talking...	[ "useful", "impossible", "bad", "badly" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today people can use the phone to talk with others almost anywhere on the earth. But when you use the phone , you don't see the person you are talking with . That may change in the near future . Today some people are using a kind of telephone called t...
I'm Ann. I'm English. I'm twelve. I was born on May 17 , 1991. I learn Chinese at Beijing No.3 Middle School. I have a good friend. Her name is Lucy. She is twelve, too. We are in the same grade. But we are not in the same class. I'm in Class Two, and she is in Class Three. We have the same Chinese teacher . Her nam...	[ "England", "China", "America", "Japan" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I'm Ann. I'm English. I'm twelve. I was born on May 17 , 1991. I learn Chinese at Beijing No.3 Middle School. I have a good friend. Her name is Lucy. She is twelve, too. We are in the same grade. But we are not in the same class. I'm in Class Two, and she ...
In the solar system, moons orbit planets. Which of these do planets orbit?	[ "the Sun", "Halley's comet", "the asteroid belt", "a black hole" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the solar system, moons orbit planets. Which of these do planets orbit? Answer: the Sun
What do you know about the sea? You may have seen it. Some of us have swum or bathed in it. It looks beautiful on a fine sunny day and it can be very _ when there is a strong wind. What other things do we know about it? Of course, the sea is very large. In the world there is more sea than land. The sea covers three qu...	[ "Some of the fish living in the depth of the sea can not see by themselves.", "Some fish give out light for themselves.", "Some fish live on other fish.", "All of the above" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What do you know about the sea? You may have seen it. Some of us have swum or bathed in it. It looks beautiful on a fine sunny day and it can be very _ when there is a strong wind. What other things do we know about it? Of course, the sea is very lar...
Which SI unit would be most appropriate for recording the length of a typical classroom?	[ "gram", "kilogram", "meter", "kilometer" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Which SI unit would be most appropriate for recording the length of a typical classroom? A. gram B. kilogram C. meter D. kilometer Answer:C
The riches in the world are not found in the famous gold and diamond mines,where many men and women are digging for them.Most riches in the world are found in the cemeteries and grave yards,buried with people's dreams,aspirations,and unfulfilled potential.Why is it so? Countless men and women died without ever having t...	[ "Brave.", "Healthy.", "Common.", "Self-confident." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The riches in the world are not found in the famous gold and diamond mines,where many men and women are digging for them.Most riches in the world are found in the cemeteries and grave yards,buried with people's dreams,aspirations,and unfulfilled potential.Why...
Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free! It's "no". What do you ask? We'll say it again: "No". Sweet and simple "no". Say "no" at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears. "Saying 'no' to...	[ "they say \"no\" at a suitable time", "they say \"no\" as much as possible", "they are afraid of saying \"no\"", "they make others angry at them" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free! It's "no". What do you ask? We'll say it again: "No". Sweet and simple "no". Say "no" at your office and see how quick...
The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession. Pitt said, "I didn't know it was so valuable. I'm not an a...	[ "the painting would have cost much more than $ 140", "he wouldn't have sold his painting at such a low price", "the customs officer wouldn't have valued the painting at $ 140", "Pitt wouldn't have had the intention to buy any of his paintings" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possessio...
Tommy was a little boy who lived by a big lake by the woods. One day he saw two little mice looking at the water. They seemed very sad. "What is wrong?" Tommy asked. Mary, one of the little mice, stood. "My brother and I love to see new things. We want to see what is on the other side of the lake. But we do not ...	[ "They got splashed.", "They were afraid of the big dog.", "The lake was very big.", "They did not have a boat." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Tommy was a little boy who lived by a big lake by the woods. One day he saw two little mice looking at the water. They seemed very sad. "What is wrong?" Tommy asked. Mary, one of the little mice, stood. "My brother and I love to see new things. ...
Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease,lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick from contaminated fish. Ongoing studies find that omega-3 fatty acid...	[ "They can make kids smarter.", "They are found in most foods.", "They last for just a few days.", "They create significant risks." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease,lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick...
The children in the village wear dirty, cheap clothes. They sleep beside cows and sheep in small houses. They have no school. But they can write 26 English letters, and some know a few English words. How did it happen? It was because a U.S. group called One Computer Every Child offered them 20 computers. Can children t...	[ "Learning with the help of computers", "The development of One Computer Every Child", "Computers are better than teachers", "How to learn by yourself" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The children in the village wear dirty, cheap clothes. They sleep beside cows and sheep in small houses. They have no school. But they can write 26 English letters, and some know a few English words. How did it happen? It was because a U.S. group called One C...
In ancient Greece athletic festivals were very important and had strong religious associations. The Olympian athletic festival held every four years in honor of Zeus, king of the Olympian Gods, eventually lost its local character, became first a national event and then,after the rules against foreign competitors had be...	[ "he would receive a lot of money", "he could give his name to the month of his victory", "he would be honored and rewarded by his state authorities", "he would only get a ring of holy olive leaves" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In ancient Greece athletic festivals were very important and had strong religious associations. The Olympian athletic festival held every four years in honor of Zeus, king of the Olympian Gods, eventually lost its local character, became first a natio...
Slalome, a ski-shop operator, in a telephone conversation with Mitt, a glove manufacturer, ordered 12 pairs of vortex-lined ski gloves at Mitt's list price of $600 per dozen "for delivery in 30 days." Mitt orally accepted the offer, and immediately faxed to Slalome this signed memo: "Confirming our agreement today for ...	[ "Yes, because the gloves were identified to the contract and tendered to Slalome. ", "Yes, because Mitt's faxed memo to Slalome was sufficient to make the agreement enforceable. ", "No, because the agreed price was $600 and Slalome never signed a writing evidencing a contract with Mitt. ", "No, because Slalom...	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Slalome, a ski-shop operator, in a telephone conversation with Mitt, a glove manufacturer, ordered 12 pairs of vortex-lined ski gloves at Mitt's list price of $600 per dozen "for delivery in 30 days." Mitt orally accepted the offer, and immediately faxed to S...
The cows of Cobblonia Kingdom lived in a large field. This field had a lot of rich and green grass. There was water on three sides and a cliff to the east. The cliff was as tall as the sky and as steep as a wall. On the top of the cliff lived a very special cow. All the other cows called him "Ma Moomia May" It meant "T...	[ "Ma Moomia May", "Muckamoo Mee", "Randy and his parents", "the cows of Cobblonia" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The cows of Cobblonia Kingdom lived in a large field. This field had a lot of rich and green grass. There was water on three sides and a cliff to the east. The cliff was as tall as the sky and as steep as a wall. On the top of the cliff lived a very s...
Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merchants passed silk, gold, fruit, and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by traveling the famous Silk Road. The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It st...	[ "The Silk Road: Past and Present", "The Silk Road: East Meets West", "The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers", "The Silk Road: Pathways for Learning" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merchants passed silk, gold, fruit, and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by traveling the famous Silk Road. The Silk Road was not a simple trading ne...
Chinese food in Britain has over 100 years of history. Since then, they've been springing up around the country. Today, Chinese food is one of the top choices for hungry Englishmen. But since coming to China, I've found some differences. Much of the Chinese food in Britain is influenced by western tastes. For example, ...	[ "are hotter", "are the same as Western dishes", "have fewer kinds", "have the same taste as those in China" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Chinese food in Britain has over 100 years of history. Since then, they've been springing up around the country. Today, Chinese food is one of the top choices for hungry Englishmen. But since coming to China, I've found some differences. Much of the C...
Here's how you can take action and make sure you are doing what you can to reduce your personal carbon footprint when traveling this year. Before you go Turn off and unplug all of your non-essential electronic appliances. Experts say that 5-10 percent of the average family's electric bill is from electronic appliances ...	[ "a science report", "a business magazine", "an advertisement", "a website on green life" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Here's how you can take action and make sure you are doing what you can to reduce your personal carbon footprint when traveling this year. Before you go Turn off and unplug all of your non-essential electronic appliances. Experts say that 5-10 percent...
A person can eat a seed if they are consuming raw	[ "soup", "elk", "fish", "duku" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A person can eat a seed if they are consuming raw Answer: duku
To look at an eclipse you might be able to use	[ "nothing", "telescope", "Plain old sunglasses", "a box" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: To look at an eclipse you might be able to use Answer: a box
A little boy invited his mother to attend his school's first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy's dismay , his mother said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teachers met his mother and he was _ by her appearance . There was a severe scar that covered nearly the whole right s...	[ "moved", "unhappy", "worried", "dismay" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A little boy invited his mother to attend his school's first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy's dismay , his mother said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teachers met his mother and he was _ by her appearance . Ther...
It's Tuesday today. After four classes in the morning, it's time for lunch. "Boys and girls, do you want to go to the City Book Store with me this afternoon?" Miss Cheng asks. All the students in our class are very happy, because we don't have to have three afternoon classes as usual . So we answer, "Yes!" "Well, come...	[ "Tom doesn't like any subject.", "Tom's class takes a bus to the City Book Store.", "Miss Cheng buys some books at a special discount.", "It takes the students about one hour to get to the store from the school." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It's Tuesday today. After four classes in the morning, it's time for lunch. "Boys and girls, do you want to go to the City Book Store with me this afternoon?" Miss Cheng asks. All the students in our class are very happy, because we don't have to have...
One of Vancouver's nicknames is Hollywood North. This name comes from the fact that Vancouver is the third most filmed city in North America behind Los Angeles and New York City. Vancouver became known as a filming destination because it is a perfect stand-in for other cities. Shot from the right angles, the downtow...	[ "is more than a stand-in city for making films", "is best known for its animation films", "has become a major film producer", "is a poor but talented city" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: One of Vancouver's nicknames is Hollywood North. This name comes from the fact that Vancouver is the third most filmed city in North America behind Los Angeles and New York City. Vancouver became known as a filming destination because it is a perfect...
Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth.Finances were a constant concern for his family.The expenses of having a large family were too much for his father's salary.In fact, when Charles was just four months old, the family moved to a smaller home to cut expenses. At a very young age, despite his fami...	[ "He received a good education when young.", "He felt confused when working in the factory.", "He worked in the factory for many years.", "He started to work in the factory in 1826." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth.Finances were a constant concern for his family.The expenses of having a large family were too much for his father's salary.In fact, when Charles was just four months old, the family moved to ...
Did you ever wonder how some of your favorite foods, products or toys came about? Believe it or not, they may have been an accident, or a failure of some other intention. Below, we found three mistakes we're thankful for turned out to be what they are. 1. Most historians hold that the Chinese invented fireworks in the ...	[ "Experiments make great inventors of our time.", "Nothing is impossible if one tries each day.", "Inventors come out of hard work at any time.", "A small incident may lead to a great invention." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Did you ever wonder how some of your favorite foods, products or toys came about? Believe it or not, they may have been an accident, or a failure of some other intention. Below, we found three mistakes we're thankful for turned out to be what they are...