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Diao Weihao, a student who studies business English at the Chengdu campus of Sichuan International Studies University, was in his dormitory when the earthquake struck at 2:30 pm on Monday. The 22-year-old felt that his chair was shaking. All of a sudden, the textbooks on the bookshelf began to fall to the floor. The gl...	[ "energetic and strong in will", "wise and caring", "hardworking and learned", "helpful and honest" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Diao Weihao, a student who studies business English at the Chengdu campus of Sichuan International Studies University, was in his dormitory when the earthquake struck at 2:30 pm on Monday. The 22-year-old felt that his chair was shaking. All of a sudden, the ...
"Be nice to people." This sounds like a platitude ,but I'll never forget my father's words. I was 10, and I had been unkind to someone. He said, "There is no point in being unkind to anyone at any time. You never know who you're going to meet later in life. And by the way, you don't change anything by being unkind. Usu...	[ "Advice in life really makes a difference to us.", "We should be nice to people around us.", "People can succeed by praising others.", "Too unkind persons will get nothing from life." ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "Be nice to people." This sounds like a platitude ,but I'll never forget my father's words. I was 10, and I had been unkind to someone. He said, "There is no point in being unkind to anyone at any time. You never know who you're going to meet later in...
When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter , and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened ins...	[ "he wanted to find out the best way to save the area himself", "he was interested in planting trees since he was young", "he wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help him", "he thought his knowledge would make his advice more convincing" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter , and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an aw...
Spring is a good time for kite flying -- a popular activity in China. On a sunny day with a good breeze , you'll see hundreds of colorful kites flying in the sky. They have all kinds of shapes like swallows and peaches. Some of the shapes have special meanings. For example, swallows mean good luck and peaches bring you...	[ "The largest kite is three times as big as a basketball court.", "In the Qing Dynasty, flying kites became a popular game played by everyone.", "People invented kites to help swallows fly.", "People got the idea of inventing the lightning rod from kites." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Spring is a good time for kite flying -- a popular activity in China. On a sunny day with a good breeze , you'll see hundreds of colorful kites flying in the sky. They have all kinds of shapes like swallows and peaches. Some of the shapes have special...
Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get along with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spent most of their playing time in front of the co...	[ "Two.", "Three", "Four", "Five" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get along with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. Howeve...
The island of Great Britain being small (compare the size of Australia), the natural place for holiday relaxation and enjoyment is extensive coastline, above all its southern and eastern coasts, and the favorite resort of the mass-population of industrial Lancashire, is on the north-west coast. Distant and little-inhab...	[ "people can live as where they live at home", "people can cook what they are favorite", "the owners provide three cooked meals a day at a reasonable price", "the resulting additional income will ensure a living for several months" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The island of Great Britain being small (compare the size of Australia), the natural place for holiday relaxation and enjoyment is extensive coastline, above all its southern and eastern coasts, and the favorite resort of the mass-population of industrial Lan...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC)A Santa Monica High School teacher who was put on leave after using physical force to control a student who was selling marijuana in his classroom has received surprising support on Facebook. The incident was captured on video and has caused a sudden reaction from parents, teachers, students ...	[ "Teacher Put on Leave Receives Support", "Thousands Come and Sign the Petition", "School Teacher Wrestled with Student", "Cellphone Video on the Facebook Page" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC)A Santa Monica High School teacher who was put on leave after using physical force to control a student who was selling marijuana in his classroom has received surprising support on Facebook. The incident was captured on vid...
A student observes a glowing band across the night sky. This glowing band is most likely	[ "orbiting planets in the solar system.", "a partial view of the Milky Way galaxy.", "an asteroid orbiting the Sun.", "light from stars in a distant galaxy." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A student observes a glowing band across the night sky. This glowing band is most likely Answer: a partial view of the Milky Way galaxy.
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. There was no rain for almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows stopped giving milk. On this day, I witnessed a wonder. I was making lunch when I saw my 6-year-old son, Billy, walking very slowly towards the woods. Minutes later he came running out again, towards th...	[ "with a small pot", "by cupping his both hands", "with the help of the large deer", "by using an empty bottle" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. There was no rain for almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows stopped giving milk. On this day, I witnessed a wonder. I was making lunch when I saw my 6-year-old son, Billy, walking very slowly towards t...
Go, known as Weiqi in China and Baduk in South Korea, was viewed as the last game where humans can defeat machines. Lee Se-dol, one of the greatest Go players, has won 18 world championships for 21 years of his professional career. AlphaGo, a computer program developed by Google's DeepMind, beat the European Go champio...	[ "AlphaGo had an excellent strategy and unconventional moves.", "He couldn't sense AlphaGo's breathing and energy in the games.", "He made decisions depending on the rival's physical reactions.", "The designer of AlphaGo was a talent who couldn't be defeated." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Go, known as Weiqi in China and Baduk in South Korea, was viewed as the last game where humans can defeat machines. Lee Se-dol, one of the greatest Go players, has won 18 world championships for 21 years of his professional career. AlphaGo, a computer program...
Anna was excited about starting her first day in the new school. However, when she first walked past the students in the school, her excitement turned to fear, and then to loneliness over the next few days. "Why didn't anyone say 'hi' to me or invite me to his or her lunch table? Is it because of my clothes or my hair?...	[ "She was afraid of entering a new school.", "She had no friends in her new school.", "She didn't like making friends with strangers.", "Her classmates didn't like her clothes or hair." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Anna was excited about starting her first day in the new school. However, when she first walked past the students in the school, her excitement turned to fear, and then to loneliness over the next few days. "Why didn't anyone say 'hi' to me or invite me to hi...
Some boys like wearing the same kinds of clothes as girls, and some of them have long hair. So sometimes it's hard to tell whether they are boys or girls. Today is Sunday. I have a walk with my grandmother in the park. My grandmother is 80 years old and she can't see well. After some time, my grandmother is tired , so...	[ "Because he has long hair.", "Because he walks like a girl.", "Because he speaks like a girl.", "Because he wears girls' clothes" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Some boys like wearing the same kinds of clothes as girls, and some of them have long hair. So sometimes it's hard to tell whether they are boys or girls. Today is Sunday. I have a walk with my grandmother in the park. My grandmother is 80 years old ...
Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become "computer-literate." But not all experts agree that this is a good idea. One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of Computertown UK. Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the ...	[ "being able to afford a computer", "being able to write computer programs", "working with the computer and finding out its value", "understanding the computer and knowing how to use it" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become "computer-literate." But not all experts agree that this is a good idea. One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of Computertown UK. Although many p...
Computer games have been criticised for quite some time over a whole range of issues. Some people say they are overly violent and encourage violent behaviour particularly in children. Others say that they make children unsociable and are bad for their eyes. Some have even attributed falling standards of literacy and a ...	[ "a film which provides positive role models of strong women", "a site which helps women to deal with many issues", "a female role which is secondary in many games", "a computer game which is very popular on the market" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Computer games have been criticised for quite some time over a whole range of issues. Some people say they are overly violent and encourage violent behaviour particularly in children. Others say that they make children unsociable and are bad for their eyes. S...
Sustainable development is applied to just about everything from energy to clean water and economic growth, and as a result it has become difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind it or the way the concept is put to use. This is especially true in agriculture, where sustainable development is often take...	[ "Localized pollution", "The shrinking of farmland", "the decrease of biodiversity", "competition from overseas" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Sustainable development is applied to just about everything from energy to clean water and economic growth, and as a result it has become difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind it or the way the concept is put to use. This is especially tru...
Many animals do strange things before an earthquake . This news may be important. Earthquakes can kill people and knock down homes. The animals may help to save lives. Some animals make a lot of noise before an earthquake. Farmers have told about this. Dogs that are usually quiet have started to howl . Horses on farms...	[ "sang", "left their homes", "jumped around a lot", "become quiet" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Many animals do strange things before an earthquake . This news may be important. Earthquakes can kill people and knock down homes. The animals may help to save lives. Some animals make a lot of noise before an earthquake. Farmers have told about this. Dogs ...
Hannah was born and raised in a poor framily. She wore hand -me -downs from her older sisters.For Christmas she usually got used toys and books .As a chilld ,she wanted to have the beautiful clothes ,cars ,and homes that she often saw on TV and in magazines. Five years after college,she became a manager.Her dream cam...	[ "She should buy lots of beautiful clothes and a big house.", "She should go to see the famous doctors in foreign countries.", "She should give her company to her family.", "When a person loses his health,he kows how important it is." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Hannah was born and raised in a poor framily. She wore hand -me -downs from her older sisters.For Christmas she usually got used toys and books .As a chilld ,she wanted to have the beautiful clothes ,cars ,and homes that she often saw on TV and in m...
If I see one more article about how wonderful alternative energy is compared to oil, I will flip . Alternative energy sources can be good---- very good in fact. And it's pretty obvious that we're going to need them, and that our dependence on oil is a Bad Thing. But accepting that does not mean accepting that any kind ...	[ "Any kind of alternative energy is a good thing.", "Alternative energy is bound to take the place of oil.", "People should have an objective view towards alternative energy.", "Solar panel is a good example of alternative energy that meets three properties." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If I see one more article about how wonderful alternative energy is compared to oil, I will flip . Alternative energy sources can be good---- very good in fact. And it's pretty obvious that we're going to need them, and that our dependence on oil is a Bad Thi...
The painter Georgia O'keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1887 and grew up on her family's farm. At seventeen she decided she wanted to be an artist and left the farm for schools in Chicago and New York, but she never lost her bond with the land. Like most painters, O'Keeffe painted the things that were most important to h...	[ "A photoghrapher's relationship with a model.", "A writer's relationship with a publisher.", "A student's relationship with a teacher", "A carpenter's relationship with a hammer." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The painter Georgia O'keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1887 and grew up on her family's farm. At seventeen she decided she wanted to be an artist and left the farm for schools in Chicago and New York, but she never lost her bond with the land. Like most painte...
Memo to: Parents Memo from: Administration Office, St. Augustine's Elementary School Topic: Lunch Program and School Information Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 We would like to thank all parents and guardians for your cooperation as we carry out a new method of delivering our lunch program. So far the month-long tes...	[ "must be returned to the teachers", "should be carried by the kids", "is addressed to the parents", "must be mailed to the school" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Memo to: Parents Memo from: Administration Office, St. Augustine's Elementary School Topic: Lunch Program and School Information Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 We would like to thank all parents and guardians for your cooperation as we carry out a ...
When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to _ . Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille . In the American version of square dancing, four couples ...	[ "Because the dance was invented by the caller.", "Because the dancers didn't know the names of the steps.", "Because the steps were very particular.", "Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to _ . Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French...
When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on her own. "It was always school first," Diana said, "My...	[ "success comes with her own struggle and efforts", "rich experience helps her find better jobs", "her tuition will be increased sharply", "nobody is perfect in the world" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mos...
What would classify students in a class differently?	[ "species", "favorite animal", "home planet", "current school" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What would classify students in a class differently? Answer: favorite animal
The young man arrived on the Massachusetts beach early carrying a radio, a shovel , and a strange set of tools: a brick layer's trowel, a palette knife, spatulas, spoons, and a spray bottle. He walked down near the water -- the tide was out -- and switched on the radio to listen to soft rock. Then he shoveled wet sand...	[ "payment for his work", "personal satisfaction", "popularity as an artist", "attention from the crowd" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The young man arrived on the Massachusetts beach early carrying a radio, a shovel , and a strange set of tools: a brick layer's trowel, a palette knife, spatulas, spoons, and a spray bottle. He walked down near the water -- the tide was out -- and sw...
Sixty years ago by a properly executed and recorded deed, Albert conveyed Greenacre, a tract of land: "To Louis for life, then to Louis's widow for her life, then to Louis's child or children in equal shares." At that time, Louis, who was Albert's grandson, was six years old. Shortly thereafter, Albert died testate. Lo...	[ "First Church, because the widow of Louis was unborn at the time of conveyance and, hence, the remainder violated the Rule Against Perpetuities. ", "Zelda, because her life estate and her inheritance from Louis (who was Albert's sole heir at law and who was Norman's sole heir at law) merged the entire title in he...	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Sixty years ago by a properly executed and recorded deed, Albert conveyed Greenacre, a tract of land: "To Louis for life, then to Louis's widow for her life, then to Louis's child or children in equal shares." At that time, Louis, who was Albert's gra...
Walter owns three Italian restaurants which are running very well in Rhode Island in America. Every day his restaurants welcome crowds of customers all over the world. He studied to be a cook, but he sees now that his success is the result of a lifetime education. When he opened his first restaurant, all of a sudden ...	[ "happy to make a lot of money", "exciting to have more and more customers", "important to make the customers pleased", "impossible to make 15 or 20 customers happy every day" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Walter owns three Italian restaurants which are running very well in Rhode Island in America. Every day his restaurants welcome crowds of customers all over the world. He studied to be a cook, but he sees now that his success is the result of a lifetime edu...
The film starts out as a normal day at a typical American high school. Friends chat in the dining room and boys play football. But there's big surprise when the movie ends with two students going crazy in the school shouting and killing people. This is Elephant. It stars real school kids. American director Gus Van Sant...	[ "an elephant is a symbol of big problems in American schools", "an elephant is always gentle and never causes trouble", "the two boys liked elephants when alive", "elephant is used to suggest that the school crime is a big problem" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The film starts out as a normal day at a typical American high school. Friends chat in the dining room and boys play football. But there's big surprise when the movie ends with two students going crazy in the school shouting and killing people. This i...
Gavin Joseph, a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome, was beaten up by a group of people for just being different. Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize. But instead of putting them into prison for what they did to him, Gavin offered them a chance to become more toler...	[ "interesting", "praiseworthy", "disappointing", "unreasonable" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Gavin Joseph, a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome, was beaten up by a group of people for just being different. Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize. But instead of putting them into prison for w...
My best friends are John and Ann. We do many things together. John lives near my house and we are in the same class. He's fifteen years old and he's tall and thin. He's got blond hair and blue eyes. He's polite and very clever. He's very good at math and he helps me with my homework sometimes. He usually wears jeans an...	[ "Tom.", "Ann.", "John.", "Both Tom and Ann" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My best friends are John and Ann. We do many things together. John lives near my house and we are in the same class. He's fifteen years old and he's tall and thin. He's got blond hair and blue eyes. He's polite and very clever. He's very good at math ...
The US first lady Michlle Obama is among the world's 100 most powerful women in a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released on 19 August. Michelle Obama at No.40, coming in ahead of Talk Show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain's Queen Elizabeth at 42. ...	[ "she exercised less influence", "she kept her new job a secret", "she is no longer a public figure", "she was silent after resignation" ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The US first lady Michlle Obama is among the world's 100 most powerful women in a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released on 19 August. Michelle Obama at No.40, coming in ahead of Talk Show h...
About fifty years ago, when television first came out, people thought that radio was no longer useful. Television has both sounds and images . It is much more real and interesting to watch television than to listen to the radio. However, fifty years later radio is still very popular and it will be here for a long time....	[ "it has headphones to listen to the news", "they can drive while watching TV", "it has both sounds and images", "they can watch with their ears" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). About fifty years ago, when television first came out, people thought that radio was no longer useful. Television has both sounds and images . It is much more real and interesting to watch television than to listen to the radio. However, fifty years later rad...
IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It's true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere. There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of buildings. The British red phone box is famous all over the world. The ...	[ "compare", "judge", "inform", "argue" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It's true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere. There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of bu...
Many children act in TV shows. They work several hours every day, so they cannot go to a regular school. How do they get an education? In Hollywood, where many TV shows are made, about forty teachers give lessons for the children in the shows. They teach wherever their pupils are working. They teacher's job is ...	[ "Some of them are paid twice as much as the teachers in regular schools.", "Most of them enjoy their work.", "Many of them hope to become TV actors and actresses.", "Few of them come from foreign countries." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Many children act in TV shows. They work several hours every day, so they cannot go to a regular school. How do they get an education? In Hollywood, where many TV shows are made, about forty teachers give lessons for the children in the shows. The...
Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career ? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10 000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma . Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in all of ...	[ "attend full-time universities", "work part time to further their education", "improve their education at home to get better jobs", "earn their degrees in different ways that suit them" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career ? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10 000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma . Harcourt Learning Dir...
"Blogging is helping students to think and write more critically ,"says an Australian researcher, "and can help draw out people who would otherwise not engage in debate." These are the preliminary findings of PHD research by Anne Bartlett-Bragg, a lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney, who has been using web...	[ "critic", "doubtful", "supportive", "neutral" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). "Blogging is helping students to think and write more critically ,"says an Australian researcher, "and can help draw out people who would otherwise not engage in debate." These are the preliminary findings of PHD research by Anne Bartlett-Bragg, a lecturer at...
A man goes into a restaurant one day. His clothes are very nice. He sits down at a table near the window. A waiter comes to him and says, "Can I help you, sir?" The man says, "Yes, please. Can I see the menu ?" "Sure," answers the waiter. The man wants a good meal and he wants a lot of nice dishes. After a moment, the...	[ "the man is a cheat", "the boy is the man's son", "the boy knows the man very well", "the waiter pays the meal and the ice cream" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A man goes into a restaurant one day. His clothes are very nice. He sits down at a table near the window. A waiter comes to him and says, "Can I help you, sir?" The man says, "Yes, please. Can I see the menu ?" "Sure," answers the waiter. The man wan...
What better way to welcome spring than by helping to clean up the town we all live in! Here in Rockland we have a Spring Cleanup Day every year in April. The Cleanup Day 2014 will be April 20th. It will start with a town cleanup at 8 o'clock in the morning, and a tree planting activity at the Rockland Park is to follow...	[ "clean up the town", "take care of the kids", "plant trees in the park", "paint the park greener" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: What better way to welcome spring than by helping to clean up the town we all live in! Here in Rockland we have a Spring Cleanup Day every year in April. The Cleanup Day 2014 will be April 20th. It will start with a town cleanup at 8 o'clock in the mo...
Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hours after ...	[ "before they go into space", "during the space trip", "when they are inside mother's body", "after they return from space" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely ...
Every person leaves a footprint. That's what I learnt when I started to work as a private investigator 10 years ago.People pay restaurant bills with their bank card,check into hotels or travel around. In every case,they leave a trace.And because of this,I'm able to track them down even when they don't want to be found....	[ "follows people reports on what they do", "helps people start businesses", "gives advice to people about the law", "settles arguments between companies" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Every person leaves a footprint. That's what I learnt when I started to work as a private investigator 10 years ago.People pay restaurant bills with their bank card,check into hotels or travel around. In every case,they leave a trace.And because of th...
That Easter day ( ) I found out we were so poor . The minister brought us the money for the poor family , so we must be poor , I thought . I didn't like being poor . Everyone there probably already knew we were poor ! I thought about school . I was in the ninth grade and at the top of my class over 100 students . I...	[ "It's not good to receive other's money", "Being poor ,you still can help", "Churches are good places to learn", "We should regard difficulties as challenges" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). That Easter day ( ) I found out we were so poor . The minister brought us the money for the poor family , so we must be poor , I thought . I didn't like being poor . Everyone there probably already knew we were poor ! I thought about school . I was in the...