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Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper. (1) Dear Drew Carter, Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you! Dad and Mom and many friends (2) Lawlis---Clarke The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan to Mr....	[ "Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss", "Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss", "Either Isbell and Foss or Story and Kurio", "Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Story and Kurio" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper. (1) Dear Drew Carter, Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you! Dad and Mom and many friends (2) Lawlis---Clarke The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pl...
A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online "Bucket List" of things she wanted to do before dying. Alice Pyne, l5, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells. " I've ...	[ "express her last few wishes", "say goodbye to a few friends", "give comfort to two terminally ill men", "catch people's attention" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online "Bucket List" of things she wanted to do before dying. Alice Pyne, l5, created an Internet blog in which she described...
People travel for a lot of reasons. Some tourists go to see battlefields or religious shrines .Others are looking for cultures, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on. _ of northern cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amster...	[ "Money", "Crowd", "Noise", "Pollution" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: People travel for a lot of reasons. Some tourists go to see battlefields or religious shrines .Others are looking for cultures, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach...
Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight. Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say that children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat regular m...	[ "overweight.", "healthier.", "tired at school", "confident." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight. Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say that children shou...
Do you remember the things happened many years ago ? Do you remember all the names of your friends? Do you have a good memory ? A good memory is a great help in learning language . Everybody learns his own language by remembering what he learns when he is a little child. And some children , who live abroad with their p...	[ "they are very clever", "they have good teachers", "they have more chances to use these languages", "they have a better life" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Do you remember the things happened many years ago ? Do you remember all the names of your friends? Do you have a good memory ? A good memory is a great help in learning language . Everybody learns his own language by remembering what he learns when h...
It's hardly surprising that weather is a favorite topic for so many people around the world--it affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our national characteristics.Studies have shown that changeable weather can make it difficult to concentrate, cloudy skies slow down reaction, and ho...	[ "people become badtempered", "people's reaction slows down", "people find it hard to focus on their work", "people find it easy to focus on their work" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It's hardly surprising that weather is a favorite topic for so many people around the world--it affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our national characteristics.Studies have shown that changeable weather can make...
Elizabeth and I are 18 now, and about to graduate. I think about our elementary school friendship, but some memories have blurred . What happened that day in the fifth grade when Beth suddenly stopped speaking to me? Does she know that I've been thinking about her for seven years? If only we could go back, and discover...	[ "She is sure that Beth will not answer", "She's afraid that they'll quarrel on the phone", "She doesn't know Beth's telephone number", "It is easier to express her feelings in writing" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Elizabeth and I are 18 now, and about to graduate. I think about our elementary school friendship, but some memories have blurred . What happened that day in the fifth grade when Beth suddenly stopped speaking to me? Does she know that I've been thinking abou...
Every morning Amma gets up at ten to seven. She brushes her teeth, takes a shower and gets dressed . Then she goes to the kitchen and makes breakfast. She usually has orange juice and bread for breakfast. After breakfast, she reads the newspaper. At seven forty--five she leaves home and goes to work by subway. Amma get...	[ "6:50", "7:00", "7:10", "10:00" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Every morning Amma gets up at ten to seven. She brushes her teeth, takes a shower and gets dressed . Then she goes to the kitchen and makes breakfast. She usually has orange juice and bread for breakfast. After breakfast, she reads the newspaper. At seven for...
Most people are writing blogs . Others are reading them. The word " blog" is a short way of saying Web log almost like QQ Zone . Many popular Web sites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them with writings and pictures. Blogs offer people a place to show their writings and feelings over t...	[ "QQ", "Web pages", "Web sites", "Blogs" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most people are writing blogs . Others are reading them. The word " blog" is a short way of saying Web log almost like QQ Zone . Many popular Web sites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them with writings and pictures. ...
Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made distinguished contributions to the foundation and development of Chinese ...	[ "In 1956, he made good preparations for the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defence.", "He made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking.", "He returned to China, bringing China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles.", "H...	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made dist...
* You'll never be good at Maths. It's generally accepted that boys are good at Maths and girls aren't. The fact is that it isn't true. When girls reach their teens, most of them lose their interest in Maths. They think they are females. They want to stay away from things that are boys' things, and Maths is still though...	[ "tall", "slim", "fit", "strong" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). * You'll never be good at Maths. It's generally accepted that boys are good at Maths and girls aren't. The fact is that it isn't true. When girls reach their teens, most of them lose their interest in Maths. They think they are females. They want to stay away...
Over 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival name...	[ "was held in the spring of 1972", "was more popular than the first one.", "was moved from Nashville to the fairgrounds.", "was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Over 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so...
Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City METRO ,Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental Breakfast and complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance on S. Eads St...	[ "Americana Hotel Crystal City", "Days Inn Arlington", "The Highlander Motor Inn", "Hyatt Regency Crystal City" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City METRO ,Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental Breakfast and complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airpor...
For the last seventeen years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs inprefix = st1 /Sarasotain February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the Northern USA, this was a particularly good time to go South for the w...	[ "promise everyone to pay less money to attend the Forum", "encourage more people to get registered for the Forum in time", "call on the people in the North of the USAto move to South", "introduce some new activities and topics of the first Forum" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: For the last seventeen years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs inprefix = st1 /Sarasotain February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the ...
Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet." The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster. ...	[ "studying", "shopping", "thinking", "playing" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet." The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today compute...
More than 700 business leaders, government officials and investors gathered in Mountain View, California in December,2012 to attend the Social Innovation Summit. It is an invitation-only conference aimed at finding new ways to deal with old problems. Traffic jam is a problem that Bruggemann hopes to solve."Traffic is r...	[ "improve the health care for pregnant women", "promote the heart rate of pregnant women", "measure the size of the early babies", "help the operation on women" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: More than 700 business leaders, government officials and investors gathered in Mountain View, California in December,2012 to attend the Social Innovation Summit. It is an invitation-only conference aimed at finding new ways to deal with old problems. ...
One Sunday morning Mr Green and his child , Bill ,are in a big shop . Mr Green wants to buy a new blouse for Mrs Green . Bill likes oranges , so his father buys two kilos of oranges for him , too . Bill wants to buy some picture--books and colour pencils , too . There are many people in the shop . They are men and wome...	[ "some picture--books", "some colour pencils", "clothes in the shop", "A and B" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One Sunday morning Mr Green and his child , Bill ,are in a big shop . Mr Green wants to buy a new blouse for Mrs Green . Bill likes oranges , so his father buys two kilos of oranges for him , too . Bill wants to buy some picture--books and colour pencils , to...
The cash machine is 47 years old, but where was the birthplace of this world-beating invention? New York? Tokyo? No. The first ever cash machine was born in Enfield Town, north London. It was a Scottish inventor, John shepherd Barron, who realized the concept of a self-service machine that could be used 24 hours a day,...	[ "Americans under the age of 18 are not allowed to have an ATM card.", "People are more likely to turn to ATMs for banking service on Fridays.", "Criminals usually choose unsafe locations to steal customers' PINs.", "The ATM crime rate in New York is much lower than that in other state" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The cash machine is 47 years old, but where was the birthplace of this world-beating invention? New York? Tokyo? No. The first ever cash machine was born in Enfield Town, north London. It was a Scottish inventor, John shepherd Barron, who realized the...
"Your homework is to collect sounds and take them down," Mrs. Olson said before class was over. She handed out sheets of paper shaped like giant ears. On his way home, Colin glared out of the school-bus window. Not fair, he thought. How could he collect enough sounds on his family's farm? If only he lived in the town. ...	[ "Because living on the farm was boring.", "Because people were treated fairly there.", "Because the town was near his school.", "Because collecting sounds would be easier." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "Your homework is to collect sounds and take them down," Mrs. Olson said before class was over. She handed out sheets of paper shaped like giant ears. On his way home, Colin glared out of the school-bus window. Not fair, he thought. How could he collect enoug...
The Luck of the Irish Look at a map of Britain, and the island on the left is Ireland. It's a small but beautiful country with a long tradition of folk music. Up until 10 years ago just about the only thing that Ireland was famous for was its specialty black beer. Now Ireland is famous around the world for its music wi...	[ "Boy zone will split some day", "Boy zone was successful because it was created by music industry", "The boys in Boy zone were certain that they would be famous one day", "Boy zone are going to perform in the States for Americans love them very much" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Luck of the Irish Look at a map of Britain, and the island on the left is Ireland. It's a small but beautiful country with a long tradition of folk music. Up until 10 years ago just about the only thing that Ireland was famous for was its specialty black ...
Mrs Black is sixty-nine years old. She has only a daughter named Sandra. Mr Black died twelve years ago. She was very sad and lived in her house alone. Two years later her daughter had a baby. The woman was busy all the time and no time to look after her son James. She asked her mother to live with with them. The old w...	[ "she was rich", "she could watched their door", "she could do the housework for them", "she was friendly to them all" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Mrs Black is sixty-nine years old. She has only a daughter named Sandra. Mr Black died twelve years ago. She was very sad and lived in her house alone. Two years later her daughter had a baby. The woman was busy all the time and no time to look after ...
The days of a pain-free visit to the dentist may not be far off. This is thanks to a little Japanese woman in a pink sweater, named Simroid. With a limited vocabulary, Simroid, the 160cm-tall robot is happy to feel your pain. Simroid is designed to be used at medical colleges. She has realistic looking skin, eyes, ...	[ "robots are widely used in Japan", "Japan has taken the lead in developing robots", "the Japanese robot market has greatest potential in the world", "the world's biggest robot exhibition is held in Japanevery year" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The days of a pain-free visit to the dentist may not be far off. This is thanks to a little Japanese woman in a pink sweater, named Simroid. With a limited vocabulary, Simroid, the 160cm-tall robot is happy to feel your pain. Simroid is designed t...
A storm moving over the earth will dump more rain on a	[ "meadow", "sandy area", "arctic", "desert" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A storm moving over the earth will dump more rain on a Answer: meadow
Jesse Owens was born in Alabama in the USA, in 1913. There were ten children in his family. Jesse was the youngest. He went to school in the city of Cleveland. At school he showed he had a special talent for athletics . He could run fast. He could jump high. He could jump far. Because he was good at athletics, Jesse b...	[ "running", "relay race", "high jump", "long jump" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Jesse Owens was born in Alabama in the USA, in 1913. There were ten children in his family. Jesse was the youngest. He went to school in the city of Cleveland. At school he showed he had a special talent for athletics . He could run fast. He could ju...
Three-dimensional printers are fast becoming everyday devices in the United States. Three-D printers are used to make everything from automobile parts to bone replacements for human patients. American research scientists are now working on creating replacements for living tissue. Researchers at the Medical University o...	[ "They are the necessities of bio-printing.", "They only contain proteins and glucose.", "They can be placed in the traditional printers.", "They are available in our local drugstores." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Three-dimensional printers are fast becoming everyday devices in the United States. Three-D printers are used to make everything from automobile parts to bone replacements for human patients. American research scientists are now working on creating re...
Making friends might seem to come easy for some persons, but it's maybe very hard for most persons. No matter how many friends you might already have, it is always a good idea to make new friends. Being shy keeps a lot of people from making friends. Also, making friends might need a person to step outside of their comf...	[ "easy", "convenient", "impossible", "difficult" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Making friends might seem to come easy for some persons, but it's maybe very hard for most persons. No matter how many friends you might already have, it is always a good idea to make new friends. Being shy keeps a lot of people from making friends. Also, mak...
Albert Einstein had a great effect on science and history. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook, a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on--but even ordinary man now understand that the un...	[ "Einstein's theory was soon accepted even by ordinary people", "more and more honors went to Einstein", "Einstein almost had no chances for his research", "Einstein was not honored in Germany until the rise of Nazism" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Albert Einstein had a great effect on science and history. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook, a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and spac...
When Beijing is hit by smog, residents often joke that the Chinese capital needs to build giant fans to clear out the polluted air.Mountains to the north and west help trap smog in the city, and a strong wind from Mongolia is the surest way to ensure cleaner air. Beijing officials are now considering ways to help that ...	[ "Disapproval.", "Supportive.", "Cautious.", "Optimistic." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When Beijing is hit by smog, residents often joke that the Chinese capital needs to build giant fans to clear out the polluted air.Mountains to the north and west help trap smog in the city, and a strong wind from Mongolia is the surest way to ensure cleaner ...
My name is Mike. I'm a student of No. 14 Middle School. Our school is on Guangming Street. It's next to the People's Library. There is a big park across from our school. The pay phone is between our school and the post office. I live near the school. I often walk to school. It takes me five minutes. There are three bui...	[ "a library", "a school", "a park", "a pay phone" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). My name is Mike. I'm a student of No. 14 Middle School. Our school is on Guangming Street. It's next to the People's Library. There is a big park across from our school. The pay phone is between our school and the post office. I live near the school. I often ...
Indonesia is my mother's homeland and one of my favorite countries. Since I was young, I had learned a lot about the country and become interested in it. For a long time I had wanted to do something for the country and people there, and I thought volunteering would be a good and fun way to do so. I received the greates...	[ "play outdoors", "get the greatest pleasure", "learn more about Indonesia", "do something for Indonesia" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Indonesia is my mother's homeland and one of my favorite countries. Since I was young, I had learned a lot about the country and become interested in it. For a long time I had wanted to do something for the country and people there, and I thought volu...
Wang Guozhen, a poet, died of cancer at the age of 59 0n April 26, 2015, one month before his latest book was to be published c), according to Beijing News.The poet's death has started heated discussions online. He was a graduate of Jinan University in Guangzhou, where he majored in literature. Wang began to write po...	[ "Because his books sold so well in 1990.", "Because he was the youngest writer in 1990.", "Because he took part in the 1990 APEC CEO Summit", "Because some of his poems are still often quoted by famous people." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Wang Guozhen, a poet, died of cancer at the age of 59 0n April 26, 2015, one month before his latest book was to be published c), according to Beijing News.The poet's death has started heated discussions online. He was a graduate of Jinan University in Guang...
Suzanne Clement first met Xavier Dolan when he was 17 -- an "ambitious, intelligent, hyperactive" young director who wanted to make a film called "J'ai tue ma mere" ("I Killed My Mother"). The Quebecois actress never doubted his talents. Now eight years later, she stars in his acclaimed film "Mommy," which has been sel...	[ "it received many criticisms.", "it attracted no attention at all.", "it turned out a success.", "it had already been awarded with the Jury Prize." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Suzanne Clement first met Xavier Dolan when he was 17 -- an "ambitious, intelligent, hyperactive" young director who wanted to make a film called "J'ai tue ma mere" ("I Killed My Mother"). The Quebecois actress never doubted his talents. Now eight years later...
Learning to play a musical instrument can change your brain, with a US review finding musical training can lead to improved speech and foreign language skills. Although it was suggested in the past that listening to Mozart's music or other classical music could make you smarter, there has been little evidence to show t...	[ "add to your intelligence", "improve your speech", "boost your memory", "make you think faster" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Learning to play a musical instrument can change your brain, with a US review finding musical training can lead to improved speech and foreign language skills. Although it was suggested in the past that listening to Mozart's music or other classical m...
Walt Disney was born in 1901. He created the Mickey Mouse in 1927 . It made him very famous . He died in 1966, but his work and his dreams did not die. Now people all over the world enjoy his Mickey Mouse and other cartoons. Walt Disney was a man who did not _ easily. One summer, he wanted a job in a post office, but t...	[ "China", "America", "Japan", "We don't know" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Walt Disney was born in 1901. He created the Mickey Mouse in 1927 . It made him very famous . He died in 1966, but his work and his dreams did not die. Now people all over the world enjoy his Mickey Mouse and other cartoons. Walt Disney was a man who ...
One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger. "Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger. "Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck. "I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. I...	[ "like", "likes", "wants to see", "wants to know something about his friend" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger. "Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger. "Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck. "I ...
There once was a master who went to India. In those times, we didn't have the communications or airplanes or many kinds of transportation that we do now. So the master went to India on foot. He had never been to India before; perhaps he came from Persia. And when he got there, he saw a lot of fruit. In India they have ...	[ "To share us a funny story about a silly master.", "To tell us when to give up in life.", "To offer some information about India.", "To remind us how to spend money wisely." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: There once was a master who went to India. In those times, we didn't have the communications or airplanes or many kinds of transportation that we do now. So the master went to India on foot. He had never been to India before; perhaps he came from Pers...
This is a room in Kate's house. There is a big bed, a table, a computer and some chairs in it. There's a glass and some books on the table. There is a picture on the wall. Kate is in the room. She is looking at the picture. Her father and mother are in the school. They work hard. Is there anything on the table?	[ "Yes, there is.", "No, there isn't.", "Some books.", "A glass." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This is a room in Kate's house. There is a big bed, a table, a computer and some chairs in it. There's a glass and some books on the table. There is a picture on the wall. Kate is in the room. She is looking at the picture. Her father and mother are in the sc...
"Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton in the closet ?" Jessica asked. "A skeleton in the closet?" her mother paused thoughtfully."Well, it's something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dad's family had been arrested for s...	[ "a family secret", "a family honor", "a family story", "a family treasure" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton in the closet ?" Jessica asked. "A skeleton in the closet?" her mother paused thoughtfully."Well, it's something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For exa...
I was sitting in the room reading when I heard a loud noise. To defend my home from break-in, I picked up my defense weapon--- a broom and went out. There on the roof of my porch , I saw a grey fluffy squirrel. I drove her away with the broom, but the next day I heard her again. I searched squirrels on the net and foun...	[ "persuasive", "serious", "informative", "amusing" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). I was sitting in the room reading when I heard a loud noise. To defend my home from break-in, I picked up my defense weapon--- a broom and went out. There on the roof of my porch , I saw a grey fluffy squirrel. I drove her away with the broom, but the next da...
Dana Cummings was in his thirties before he first went surfing. But, even more interesting is that Dana Cummings chose to learn the sport after losing a leg in a car accident. Now, nine years later, he helps other disabled people learn how to ride the waves in AmpSurf. On the coast of Maine, he is working with 27-yea...	[ "In 2002.", "In 2003.", "In 2008.", "In 2011." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Dana Cummings was in his thirties before he first went surfing. But, even more interesting is that Dana Cummings chose to learn the sport after losing a leg in a car accident. Now, nine years later, he helps other disabled people learn how to ride t...