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When Carlos Westez died at the age of 76, a language died, too. Westez, more commonly known as Red Thunder Cloud, was the last speaker of the Native American language, Catawba.www.ks5u.com
Anyone who wants to hear various songs of the Catawba tribe can get in touch with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.... | [{'question': 'Why did Westez record songs for the Smithsonian Institution?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ["To fight for Native Americans' rights.", 'To deal with the threat of language death.', 'To make Native American music popular.', 'To help young people learn Catawba songs.']}, {'question': 'Which of the following l... |
One silly question I simply can't understand is "How do you feel?" Usually the question I asked of a man's action--a man on the go, walking along the street or busily working at his desk. So what do you expect him to say? He'll probably say, "Fine, I'm all right, " but you've put a bug in his ear--maybe now he's not su... | [{'question': 'The question "How do you feel?" seems to be correct and suitable when asked of _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['a man working at his desk', 'a person having lost a close friend', 'a stranger who looks worried', 'a friend who is ill']}, {'question': 'The writer seems to feel that a busy man should _ ... |
A new report says the number of foreign students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by three percent last year. This has been the first obvious increase since 2001.
American schools last fall had 583,000 foreign students. The record is 586,000. That was set in 2002 after many years of gains. Bu... | [{'question': 'After 2002, the number of foreign students in the USA fell mainly because _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Americans were worried that foreign students might attack them', 'few American universities welcomed students from abroad', 'their own countries could offer them a better education', 'it was har... |
Several years ago I worked in an office, which had a locust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a tall tree and must have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office seem dull, unfortunately this happened to be the room assigned to me and I was depressed by it for quite some... | [{'question': 'The author of the passage employed a writing way _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['of holding and releasing', 'that released first, then held', 'that held first, then released', 'that was not holding or releasing']}, {'question': 'At first the author felt depressed because of the following reasons ex... |
Are you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? Do you feel happy after you play computer games?
There's no doubt that the excitement and appealing of games these days makes them hard to put down. We are attracted by the choice when it comes to gaming: You can role play--creating your own fan... | [{'question': 'The writer used a lot of questions at the beginning to _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['show his worries about the effect on health', 'lead into the topic of the passage', 'ask the reader for their own opinions about games', 'doubt the advantage of playing computer games']}, {'question': 'According t... |
Japan' s nuclear crisis is also causing concerns in China. Worried shoppers rushed to stores and supermarkets in the country for salt, with the belief that it might protect them from potential nuclear radiation spreading from Japan.
Many rushed to buy to store as much iodized salt as possible because of the rumor t... | [{'question': 'People made panic purchases of salt for the reasons EXCEPT _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['salt might protect them from potential nuclear radiation', 'nuclear radiation might pollute food sources', 'nuclear radiation might pollute salt taken from the sea', 'there would be a shortage of salt on the ma... |
The old lady was glad to be back at the block of flats where she lived. Her shopping had tired her and the basket had grown heavier with every step of the way home. In the lift her thoughts were on lunch and a good rest, but when she got out at her own floor, both were forgotten in her sudden discovery that her front d... | [{'question': 'When she saw the front door was open, the old lady forgot about _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['her basket and desk', 'her keys and lunch', 'her lunch and rest', 'her maid and child']}, {'question': 'The old lady was surprised to find the front door open because _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['... |
If you are thinking of putting your child in a private high school instead of a public one, you should do some research. You will find that most private schools offer some advantages.
One of the most important details of a good high school is small class size. Many public schools might have 30 or even 35 students in ea... | [{'question': 'By writing this text, the author is probably encouraging parents to _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["pay attention to their children's study", 'appreciate the advantages of public schools', 'help their children choose right colleges', 'send their children to private high schools']}, {'question': 'Acc... |
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Passage 1
Every morning, when we wake up, we have 24 brand-new hours to live. What a
gift! We have the capacity to live in a way that these 24 hours will bring peace, joy, and happiness to ourselves and to others.
Peace is right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. The question is whether or no... | [{'question': 'The author of Passage 1 would most likely view the author of Passage 2 as _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['failing to respect the feelings of other people', 'squandering a precious opportunity on a daily basis', 'advocating an action without considering the consequences', 'attaching too much impo... |
Vancouver. B.C.--For six months. Ted Schredd and Deanna Kopel cycled around North America to show others a way to help the environment. "Nobody wants to breathe dirty air--but for the air to change. People have to stop driving cars," says Ted, "If more people start riding bikes, the air will be cleaner."
Ted started hi... | [{'question': 'What did Ted Schredd believe to be a way to protect the environment?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Driving less.', 'Breathing clean air.', 'Saving waste tin cans.', 'Staying healthy by cycling.']}, {'question': 'Why did Ted speak at an environmental meeting?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['He could get a b... |
Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog , you will have a lot of troubles.
Families should sit down and discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the p... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['by going to the library', 'by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs', 'by buying a dog and training it', 'by reading books about dogs']}, {'question': 'The ... |
Many adults in the United States can remember crying the nursery rhyme in the street "Hot cross buns!" But only a few people realize this was an early form of advertising.
Written advertisements probably began with hieroglyphics more than three thousand years ago, but only a few people could read these symbols. So merc... | [{'question': 'Which is the passage mainly discussing?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Modern advertising', 'Significance of advertising', 'Development of advertising', 'Origin of advertising']}, {'question': 'Which of the following is the original form of advertising?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Signs with pictures', ... |
When on vacation,what do you look for in a hotel?Maybe you want a comfortable bed, or a suitable place.However,if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the mundane, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won't soon forget!
Hippo Point
For those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-foote... | [{'question': 'What does the phrase "go beyond the mundane" may mean?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Do something exciting', 'Go to a familiar place', 'Look for a comfortable', 'Travel in an ordinary way']}, {'question': 'According to the passage,Hippo Point is intended for _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['the sport... |
I arrived at the bus station much too early for the London bus, which was not to leave until five to twelve. I pushed through the crowds, looking for somewhere to sit down. Scores of people were standing about, or struggling along with their bags and the cases to find the right lines. There was a party of school girls.... | [{'question': 'The writer went to the station buffet because _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['he was thirsty', 'he saw the station buffet was not so crowded', "it was still early for his bus and he couldn't find a place to sit at the bus station", "he had changed his mind; he wouldn't go to London"]}, {'question': ... |
When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.
Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worr... | [{'question': 'A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['care nothing about it', 'develop a sense of anger', 'do something uncool purposely', 'pretend to get hurt very much']}, {'question': 'A teacher can help an unpopular child by _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["seei... |
It was just three degrees above zero. "That's cold," thought Jane as she got ready to deliver her morning papers. Jane has 50 customers, and on cold mornings when she couldn't ride her bike, it took her more than an hour to make her rounds.
As she collected her papers and put them into a big canvas bag, Jane regretted ... | [{'question': 'Jane delivers her papers _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['before she goes to school', 'on cold mornings', "with the help of Mr. Zimmerman's car", 'on the way to school']}, {'question': 'Mr. Zimmerman was old and _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["couldn't drive well", 'would have nobody to help him... |
From the same place that brought you the Robot Suit HAL comes the "motorized knee".Designed by researchers at Japan's Tsukuba University, the device supports the flex( ) of the knee, which enables a runner to use 30% less muscle power compared to running unassisted.
Coming in a kit , the device consists of a small mot... | [{'question': 'To make sure that the device runs smoothly, _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['the user should be equipped with other related units', 'the device should be improved through experiments', "the user shouldn't be physically handicapped", 'the device should be smaller and lighter']}, {'question': 'What is t... |
The vast jungles of the Amazon rainforest are home to tribes mostly isolated from the outside world,whose way of life,largely unchanged for hundreds of years,is now increasingly threatened by modern civilization.
Now, scientists discover they can monitor these"uncontacted tribes"using satellites,which would allow inexp... | [{'question': 'What is the main idea of the text?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Amazon tribes are disappearing.', 'Scientists found isolated Amazon tribes.', 'Modern civilization is threatening Amazon tribes.', 'Isolated Amazon tribes are monitored with satellites.']}, {'question': "Scientists don't want to meet the In... |
It was time for a school holiday and I was at home. My family's house was located in an area by the sea.
I just sat down in front of the television. Suddenly I heard a loud noise and then the first shock started to hit. My mom and I ran to the front door. We got out and we were standing in the street holding on to ea... | [{'question': 'In which season did the earthquake take place?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Spring.', 'Summer.', 'Autumn.', 'Winter.']}, {'question': "After the earthquake, the writer's father _ .", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['opened up his own company', 'lived with his family and did a better job', 'helped neighbor... |
With more and more wineries offering organic varieties to lower their eco-footprint , it's no surprise that they're looking at the environmental impacts of their packaging as well. The making of conventional glass bottles and the corks uses large quantities of natural resources and causes a lot of pollution.
Beyon... | [{'question': 'Compared with glass bottled wine, boxed wine _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['wastes more natural resources', 'is difficult to transport', 'causes less eco-footprint', 'takes up more space']}, {'question': 'What do we know about boxed wine from the passage?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Corks are sti... |
The Internet has become a part of our everyday life and there is nothing we can do without it.It is a means of communication as well as a good way of relieving and having fun.No matter in what place of the world,the Internet is the same for every one of us.
If we hope to improve our knowledge or look for a certain ... | [{'question': 'The disadvantage of the Internet mentioned in the passage is that _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['people spend too much time on it.', 'people rely too much on it.', 'it can provide harmful information.', 'many people use it to do things that ale not legal']}, {'question': "In the writer's opinion, wh... |
Five-year-old Jocelyn Rojas spent all day playing happily with her friends outside her grandmother's apartment building. Her mom, Jaimee, kept her eye on the little girl from a window. At about 4 p.m., Jocelyn walked around the corner of the building to get her bicycle. However, half an hour later, she disappeared. Jai... | [{'question': 'Why did Jaimee call 911?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Because her mother was in need of help.', 'Because her house was on fire.', 'Because her daughter was missing.', 'Because she was trapped in the building.']}, {'question': 'What was Temar doing when the police were searching for Jocelyn?', 'answer': ... |
High Speed Book Scanner
Simply turning pages of a book quickly may not seem like the best way to scan it. A Japanese research group at Tokyo University has created new software that allows hundreds of pages to be scanned within minutes. Scanning text is normally a boring process with each page having to be inserted int... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, the advantage of the new scanning software is that _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['there is no need to scan every page', 'it can work much more effectively', 'no manpower is needed in operating the scanner', 'it can make the scanning process more interesting']}, {'questio... |
The United States government has decided that food from cloned cattle, pigs and goats is safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration also says it found no risks in meat and milk from cloned animals.
The F.D.A. looked at studies for several years before it announced its decision in a final report this month. The Unit... | [{'question': 'What is the best title for this passage?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Is Food from Cloned Animals Safe?', 'A New Clone Policy', 'A Big Danger --Cloned Food', 'Cloned Products --A Terrible Choice']}, {'question': 'All the following are sure of the safety of cloned products EXCEPT _ .', 'answer': 'B', ... |
Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways. We enjoy watching them because they often act like us. In fact, scientists say monkeys and humans share a common ancestor.
Monkeys make us smile, too, because they are creatures full of playful tricks. This is why many monkey expressions are about tricky people or playful ac... | [{'question': 'Which of the following can best state the main idea of the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Monkeys are connected with our life.', 'Due respect should be paid to monkeys.', 'Some English expressions about monkey.', 'Monkeys share a common ancestor with us.']}, {'question': 'How many expressions abo... |
I am sure that everybody in his/her life has used computers. Nowadays you can feel their presence everywhere at home,at school,at work and they certainly make life easier.On the other hand,there are people who can't work with them.
Anyway,I believe their presence is a good thing. Life with them seems easier, less diffi... | [{'question': "The writer's main purpose in writing the passage is _", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['to encourage us to use computers in our society', 'to advise us to say no to computers from now on', 'to remind us to care about the problems that computers bring.', 'to inform us that the computer has become a necessary... |
Hair has always been an important sign of beauty, especially true for women.Next to the face, hair is one of the main qualities people look for when they consider a woman's beauty.Whether long or short, curly or straight, hair often gets a lot of attention.
Each hair grows independently of other hairs.Not all hairs exp... | [{'question': 'How many periods of hair growth are discussed in the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Two.', 'Three.', 'Four.', 'Five.']}, {'question': 'The Catagen period is a period that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the hairs start to fall out', 'the hairs grow at a fast rate', 'hair growth stops complet... |
The percentage of districts that require elementary schools to teach physical education increased, to 93% last year from 83% in 2000.
But just 4% of elementary schools, 8% of middle schools and 2% of high schools provided physical education each school day, as is recommended by the disease control agency. One-fift... | [{'question': 'What is the best title for this passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ["How to change children's eating habits", "Improve students' physical health by developing their nutrition education", 'Only a little percentage of students are taught physical education', 'Healthy habits should be taught in schools']}... |
When George was thirty-five, he bought a small plane and learned to fly it. He soon became very good and made his plane do all kinds of tricks .
George had a friend, whose name was Mark. One day George offered to take Mark up in his plane.
Mark thought, " I've traveled in a big plane several times, but I've never be... | [{'question': 'Which of the following statements is false?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['George learned to fly a plane very quickly .', 'It took George a short time to learn to fly a plane.', 'George had some difficulty learning to fly a plane.', "Mark decided to fly in George's small plane."]}, {'question': 'When Geor... |
A newspaper reporter's job can be very interesting.He meets all types of people and lives quite a busy life.He is _ for news all the time,then after several years he may get a desk job,and life becomes a bit more settled.Let's look at his work a little more closely.In a day he may have to interview the prime minister o... | [{'question': 'Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['can write anything they like', 'can see more film stars', 'can pay less than other people', 'can see the fdms before most people see them in the cinema']}, {'question': "Why did the men break the reporter's... |
Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself.
The expressionto be in hot water is a very old expression. Hot water was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
That no long... | [{'question': 'If Robert says he is in deep water, we may guess _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['he is swimming under the water', 'he is tired of changing shoes', 'he nearly breaks a law', 'he faces a difficult choice']}, {'question': 'What can you say to your friend Jane, who is troubled by a mistake she has made?'... |
Believe it or not, there're always some people who like staying up too late. However, sleeping early can bring us many benefits.
1. Healthy heart. Staying up late in the night is a way to hurt your body with high blood pressure and cholesterol . These are the risks associated with the heart.
2. Reduce stress. A peacef... | [{'question': 'What kind of sleep can relieve the physical and mental stress?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['A peaceful sleep.', 'An insufficient sleep.', 'A continuous sleep.', 'An inadequate sleep.']}, {'question': 'How many hours should a man sleep at least according to the text?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['9 hours... |
Ann was on her first package trip in Rosas, Spain.
At the hotel, she checked in, and then went to her room to change before dinner. She was just ready to go downstairs when she found that her Spanish money wasn't in her handbag. She carefully looked in all her luggage, but she couldn't find it. All she had was a small... | [{'question': '"A package trip" probably means _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['a free trip', 'a pleasant trip', 'a trip that includes the cost of all the tickets and services', 'a long journey']}, {'question': "Ann didn't eat dinners in the restaurant of the hotel because _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ["she w... |
A newspaper reporter's job can be very interesting. He meets all types of people and lives quite a busy life. He is _ for news all the time, then after several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Let's look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the prime mini... | [{'question': 'Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['can see more film stars', 'can see the films before most people see them in the cinema', 'can pay less than other people', 'can write anything they like']}, {'question': "A reporter's work becomes dangerou... |
The landmark success of herbal expert Tu Youyou, the first Chinese woman national to win a Nobel prize in science, hasaroused an extreme sense of national pride and hopes on the future of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Tu, born in 1930, shared the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Irish-born Willi... | [{'question': 'We can learn from the text that Artemisinin has a good effect on _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['reducing the death rates of cancer patients.', 'curing patients suffering from malaria.', 'declining the infection rates of diseases.', 'preventing people from being infected with malaria.']}, {'questio... |
Although the weathermen's forecasts for a month ahead are only little better than guesswork, they are now making long-term forecasts into the next century with growing confidence. For the main trend (, ) in the world's climate in the coming years will, scientists say, be a predictable result of man's activities.
At the... | [{'question': 'Long-term weather forecasts beyond the year 2050 may seem strange because _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['none of us will be alive then', "weathermen cannot even forecast next month's weather correctly", 'weathermen can forecast much better than they used to', 'no one can stop engineering experiments... |
Dubai, the Gulf desert city state, which is well-known for its huge projects before it was hit by the global financial crisis , on Saturday announced a new development to open the world's biggest mall and a park larger than London's Hyde Park.
The ruler of the Gulf desert city state, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Mak... | [{'question': 'The "new city within Dubai" will _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['attract 62 million visitors a year', "become the world's tallest tower", 'be named after the ruler of the state', "be the world's largest family entertainment center"]}, {'question': 'Which would be the best title of the news?', 'answe... |
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and long, hot days. In winter, with its cloudy days and bitter cold, we dream of those days at the beach, lying on the sand and enjoying the bright and burning sun. And then, summer comes, and it rains.
As a child, I woul... | [{'question': 'When the author was a child, he _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['liked staying indoors', 'hated rainy days', 'dreamed on summer days', 'preferred cooler weather']}, {'question': 'We can learn from the passage that the author _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['could enjoy the brilliant sun in winter... |
In America, drivers' education is part of the regular high school curriculum . Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a class in driver's education. However, unlike other courses, it is not given during the regular school year. Instead it is a summer course.
The course is divided up... | [{'question': 'We can infer that the students are required to _ in their whole driving practice.', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['spend at least six hours driving', 'get half an hour driving', 'drive for two hour blocks of time', 'go out driving for twelve times']}, {'question': "Which of the following is Not True f... |
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We hope you will find the following suggestions and information of use to you.
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Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.
Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m. Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.
Aft... | [{'question': 'Meals can be served _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['outside the room at 3:00 p. m.', 'in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.', 'in the dining-room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.', 'in rooms at 9:00 p. m.']}, {'question': 'If you do not wish to be disturbed, you should _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['cl... |
Bruce Jun Fan Lee was born in the hour of the Dragon, between 6 and 8 a.m., in the "Year of the Dragon" on November 27, 1940 at the Jackson Street Hospital in San Francisco's Chinatown. Today, a plaque in the hospital's entry remembers the place of his birth. Bruce's birth, in the hour and the year of Dragon, is a po... | [{'question': 'The plaque at the entrance of the Jackson Street Hospital is considered as _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ["an obvious sign of Bruce's powerful life", "a strong influence of Bruce's life on others", "a reminder of Bruce Lee's birthplace", 'a powerful symbol in Chinese astrology']}, {'question': "Bruc... |
When my son was just learning to talk, I carried him around the house in my arms and pointed out things to him. "Look, David, a clock. "He'd smile and point as I did and say "clock". David was quick at connecting the shape of things to their words.
When my son was about four years old, I walked with him to the backyard... | [{'question': 'The author wrote the passage to .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['recall the happy times he spent with his son', 'tell us that children are full of curiosity', 'tell us how to let children love nature', "advise us to develop children's interest or talent"]}, {'question': 'The author showed David the ants... |
Many kids don't drink enough water daily, according to a new study. The study's lead author, Erica Kenney, at first planned to look into the amount of sugary drinks kids were drinking in schools. However, during her research she found that many kids were simply not drinking enough water.
Kenney and her team examined da... | [{'question': "What was Erica Kenney's purpose in doing the study?", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['To study if kids drink enough water daily :', 'To prove that sugary drinks are harmful to kids', 'To show what kind of sugary drinks kids love.', 'To find out how many sugary drinks kids drink at school.']}, {'question': "A... |
Skin - diving is a new sport today. This sport takes you into a wonderful new world. It is like a visit to the moon. When you are under water, it is easy for you to climb big rocks because you are no longer heavy .Here, under water, everything is blue and green. During the day, there is plenty of light. When fish swim... | [{'question': 'Skin- diving is a new sport. It can take you to _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the moon', 'a new world of land', 'the mountains', 'deep water']}, {'question': 'In deep water _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['there is plenty of light', 'there is no light at all', 'you can find a lot of blue fish', ... |
On the site of the 9/11 tragedy, Irish university professor Elizabeth Stinger Keefe found an image of hope-- a wedding photo of a happy couple and their friends lay among the rubble of the Twin Towers. As a gesture of goodwill, she decided to try and reunite the picture with either its owner or a .
Every year, on the... | [{'question': 'Why did Keefe want to keep the picture she found?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ["Because it was her friend's picture.", 'Because she wanted to find its owner.', 'Because she herself was in the picture.', 'Because it brought back good memories.']}, {'question': "Mahe's experience with 9/11 can be described... |
Many parents watch the news or other shows as children play nearby. But new research shows that even when the television is just background noise,it may be
to a child's normal development.
It's estimated that 75 percent of very young children in the United States live in homes where the television is on most of the tim... | [{'question': 'We know from the passage that _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['background TV noise has little effect on adults', 'most young children in America live in homes exposed to TV noise', 'the effect of background TV noise on children is immediate', "most parents in America wouldn't let their children watc... |
With thousands of waterfalls across the world, it is difficult to choose the best but the following list contains some of the world's most amazing and beautiful ones!
Iguazu Falls-The Iguazu Falls is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina and it is well-known for its scenic beauty. Though it is just about 89 met... | [{'question': 'From the text we know that the highest waterfalls in the world is _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Iguazu Falls', 'Angel Falls', 'Niagara Falls', 'Rhine Falls']}, {'question': 'The similarity between the Tugela Falls and the Niagara Falls is that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['they both lie in So... |
The Haitian tsunami gave scientists a chance to find out how well vital and potentially life-saving warning systems were working.
Noaa's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory has developed a warning system that picks up signals of tsunamis directly from the sea-floor.
It is called Dart-the Deep-ocean Assessment and R... | [{'question': 'In which section would you probably read the passage in a newspaper?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Education and Society', 'Culture and Leisure', 'Science and Technology', 'Health and Medicine']}, {'question': 'How many buoys would at least be needed for global tsunami warnings within half an hour?', 'an... |
Borrowing to start a business is not easy. Getting a bank loan, particularly for a new small business, is _
Banks favor established-business people with a solid credit rating and a large bank account. They should also have experience in the business they propose to enter, and offer well-prepared business plans that sh... | [{'question': 'Banks prefer to give a loan to those who _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['are in need of start-up capital', 'have the ability to pay it back', 'own an old and large business', "haven't borrowed money before"]}, {'question': 'Some small businesses fail to get a bank loan because _ .', 'answer': 'D'... |
*1. Malan Flower: China Children's Art Theatre stages a fairy tale musical "Malan Flower" this weekend.
Beautiful Malan flowers were blossoming everywhere on Malan Mountain, and hard-working girl Xiao Lan was married to the god of flowers, Ma Lang. They lived a happy life in harmony with Grandpa Tree. and all the lov... | [{'question': 'Which advertisement will Michael be most interested in if he likes fairy tales?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Malan Flower.', 'Joyful jugglers.', 'Tour of love.', 'Army artist.']}, {'question': 'What phone number should you dial for further information if you are a pop song fan?', 'answer': 'C', 'options... |
Many people earn their living with their hands. Ed earns his living with his feet! And a very good living it is, too.
Ed's story began in a very small town in Brazil. His father and mother were very poor. Seven people lived in their tiny house. Ed's father often played football. Little Ed wanted to play football too. S... | [{'question': "What is said about Ed's family when he was a little child?", 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['There were seven people in his family.', 'His father made soft balls for a living.', 'His parents liked playing football.', 'His parents bought him a football.']}, {'question': 'When he first saw Ed playing football,... |
The International Space Station,one of the most ambitious space projects ever and a key launching board for exploration of the solar system,turns l0 years old Thursday.
On Nov.20,1998,the first part of the space station was launched by the Russians from Kazakhstan.NASA followed up two weeks later with Piece No 2 carrie... | [{'question': 'Piece No 2 of the ISS was put into orbit oil _', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Nov.6,1998', 'Nov.24,1998', 'Dec.8,1998', 'Dec.9,1998']}, {'question': 'Which of the following is true about Endeav our according to the passage?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Endeavour is a newly built shuttle', 'Endeavour is ... |
Mark Twain left school when he was twelve. He had little school education. In spite of this, he became the most famous writer of his time. He made millions of dollars by writing. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but he is better known to all over the world as Mark Twain, his penname.
Mark Twain was born in 1... | [{'question': "In Mark Twain's childhood, _ .", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['he learned a lot at school', 'his mother often worried about his safety', 'he often went swimming with other boys', 'he often played games with other boys']}, {'question': 'In order to make a living, Mark Twain _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'optio... |
Summer school is something a kid will never forget.For some, it's a way to advance past their classmates.For most, summer school is' a requirement in order to graduate with their classmates I can remember being forced into taking a summer school course.It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation it... | [{'question': 'Most students go to the summer school in order to _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['find good jobs graduation', 'become top students in their class', 'have a chance to make more friends', 'graduate successfully on time']}, {'question': 'What made the author go to summer school for the first time?', 'a... |
The modern Olympic Games, founded in 1896, began as contests between individuals, rather than among nations, with the hope of promoting world peace through sportsmanship. In the beginning, the games were open only to amateurs. An amateur is a person whose involvement in an activity---from sports to science or the arts-... | [{'question': 'One might infer that _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['developing Olympic-level skills in athletes is costly', 'professional athletes are mostly interested in financial rewards', 'amateurs does not expect to earn money at the sport that is played', 'amateurs have a better attitude than professionals d... |
The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named "Good Friend" shot at a customer who complained about a fly in her eggroll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.
"I can't sleep," she said Saturday afterno... | [{'question': 'What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.', 'The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.', 'The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers.', 'A young woman narrowly escaped being ... |
Linda and Lucy were best friends. They graduated from high school and went to the same college for further studies.
After some days Linda found that her friend was behaving strangely. She would remain quiet, sleep too much and turn wild, very often. At first, Linda thought it was just because of the problems she had me... | [{'question': "The following are Lucy's strange behaviors EXCEPT _ .", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['turning wild', 'being quiet', 'sleeping too much', 'being friendly']}, {'question': 'What problem did Lucy meet?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['She lost her best friend', 'She was ill at that time', 'She dated a troubles... |
Recently a committee of the National Academy of Sciences inprefix = st1 /Washingtonreleased a report .It confirmed that world temperatures increased about six-tenths of a degree Celsius in the last one hundred years. The report also confirmed evidence that the level of carbon dioxide in increasing.
The best info... | [{'question': 'Which one is NOT mentioned in this passage that can be the source of carbon dioxide?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Oil', 'Trees', 'Wood', 'Soil']}, {'question': 'The committee report of National Academy of sciences in Washingtonreveals that_.', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['ice from Antarctica and Greenlan... |
American schoolchildren often wear uniforms if they attend religious or other private schools. Most public schools do not require uniforms. But over the last ten years or so, more of them have moved in that direction, including high schools. Students may have to wear a specially purchased uniform. Or they may just have... | [{'question': 'Some parents are against uniforms because they think _', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['the government goes against the civil laws', 'they probably waste an extra amount of money', 'the dress code often appears impolite to others', 'the uniforms cost much less than they really do']}] |
Trans-Bridge Tours is looking forward to providing you with another year of exciting One-Day travel destinations in 2016.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
August 15 (Sat)
$78 Adult; $66 Child (4-12); $ 75 Senior (62+)
No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip to the world's most famous landmarks--- ... | [{'question': 'Which of the following charges an adult the lowest fee?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island', '9/11 Museum & Memorial', 'The New York Botanical Garden', 'Hagley Museum & Winterthur']}, {'question': 'Which day will a geological researcher prefer?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Au... |
Medicine comes in lots of different packages. Painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away. Antibiotic cream from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. But can medicine come packaged in chicken eggs?
A team of scientists from Scotland say "yes". They've engineered special chickens that lay eg... | [{'question': 'If you cut your finger, you may use _ to cure it.', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['painkillers in a tablet', 'antibiotic cream from a tube', 'chicken eggs', 'protein drugs']}, {'question': 'Which of the following statements is NOT true?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Scientists from Scotland have succeed... |
'Well,' began Enfield, 'I was coming home about three o'clock on a black winter morning, when suddenly I saw two people. The first was a short man who was walking along the street, and the second was a little girl who was running as fast as she could. Well, the two bumped into each other and the child fell down. Then a... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is true according to the passage above?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['The little girl was frightened as well as seriously hurt.', 'The doctor did not trust the short man and disliked him.', "The short man willingly paid the little girl's family a hundred pounds.", 'The doctor was p... |
The picture-like island is rich in scenic beauty. Barbados sightseeing is a photographer's dream that comes true with numbers of natural wonders, breathtaking scenic views, attractive gardens and miles of white, sandy beaches. There's so many things to see and to do, as you check out some of the places of interest on t... | [{'question': 'Which of the followings is the sightseeing of Historic Bridgetown?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Traditional houses and rocky caves.', 'Beautiful houses and nature paths.', 'Old churches and splendid yachts.', 'Landmarks and tropical plants.']}, {'question': 'According to the passage Botanical Garden _... |
Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ, is the most important festival in prefix = st1 /Britainand some other countries. On Christmas Eve, people usually tell their children to put their stockings at the end of their beds before they go to sleep. Children believe Santa Claus, with the other name of Father Christma... | [{'question': 'Christmas Day is _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['the birthday of Jesus Christ', 'the only day for giving presents', 'the only day for receiving presents', 'the day for playing games']}, {'question': 'What do all the British children do on Christmas Eve in the story?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['They... |
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Difficulty: Very Easy
Average User Rating:(4.3/5)
Milk can become homemade ice cream in five minutes by using a bag! This homemade, creamy treat is a summertime delight for your kids and you alike.
What you'll need:
1 tablespoon of sugar; 1/2 cup of milk; 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla ; 6 tablesp... | [{'question': 'Which of the following things is NOT included in both recipes?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Sugar', 'Ice', 'Plastic bag', 'Nuts']}, {'question': 'Which of the following statements about the second parent is TRUE?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["He/ She doesn't agree with the first parent.", "He/ She doesn... |
Picking up objects plays an important role in people's life. El-E is a robot that is designed to get everyday objects for people with disabilities.
About 1.5 meters tall, with a single robotic arm that can pick up objects at different heights, El-E is equipped to discover what its owner wants and then go and fetch it. ... | [{'question': 'What is the purpose of the text?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['To describe different types of El-E.', 'To predict the development of El-E.', 'To introduce the functions of El-E.', 'To stress the importance of El-E.']}, {'question': 'How do Charlie and his colleagues develop El-E?', 'answer': 'B', 'option... |
Davey wanted to play baseball. But fifty years ago, in his small town, he couldn't find enough players for two full teams or an empty lot big enough for a field. And when he played ball in his back yard, he just broke windows and got into trouble. So Davey began playing with a plastic golf ball and a broom handle for a... | [{'question': 'From the passage we can know that _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Mullaney made the invention of Wiffle ball with the help of his son', "fifty years ago people didn't like playing baseball very much", "Mullaney's attempts to help Davey better enjoy ball-playing led to the invention of Wiffle ball", "... |
The dirt road made our car jump as we traveled to the Millennium Village in Sauri, Kenya. We passed the market where women sat on the dusty ground selling bananas. Little kids were wrapped in cloth on their mothers' backs, or running around in bare feet and torn clothing. When we reached the village, we walked to the B... | [{'question': 'Because there was no midday meal in school, _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['kids lacked energy to study attentively', 'many kids dropped out of school', 'kids made more efforts to study hard', 'many kids had to go back home for lunch']}, {'question': 'This story is mainly about _ .', 'answer': 'C... |
While many other teen stars built up their celebrity status by working hard on popular TV shows, Justin shot straight to the top by using social media.
A few years ago, Justin uploaded videos of himself on YouTube, showing _ of his favorite songs at home. He just saw it as a bit of fun for friends and family, but whe... | [{'question': 'What is the best title for the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['A famous young man', 'YouTube---A popular website', "Justin's way to success", 'Social media is the most important']}, {'question': 'Which one is right according to the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Justin posted videos online... |
A Day of Design
Sunday, June 27,2010
9 a. m. ~ 4 p. m.
Thomas College Student Center
Join us for a free day of fun! A Day of Design will encourage those interested in flowers and design to get in touch with their creative side and get some tips from the experts - Jeff and Scott. Pleas see the schedule below for details... | [{'question': 'What are guests supposed to do from 9:00 a. m. to 10:30 a. m.?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['To design flower arrangements.', 'To enjoy a wine and cheese party.', 'To learn how to create a centerpiece.', 'To take a tour of the Thomas College campus.']}, {'question': 'When will an auction be held?', 'answ... |
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun task----to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful.
Most of the class would celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional goodies of season. These, the teacher thought, would be the subjects of her students' art. And t... | [{'question': 'What did most students think of when given the task?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Hand', 'Turkey', 'God', 'Farmer']}, {'question': 'Douglas drew an empty hand in order to _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['show thanks to his teacher', 'ask for a turkey', "attract other students' attention", 'make the t... |
Why texting harms your IQ
The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking marijuana . That is the statement of researchers who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off th... | [{'question': 'We can learn from the passage that "infomania" _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["has a positive influence on one's IQ", 'results in the change of part of the brain', 'lies in the problem of lack of concentration', 'is caused by too much use of modern technology']}, {'question': 'The research mentioned... |
A new international study shows that some people's biological clock plays a powerful role for their life expectancy, regardless of lifestyle choices.
Published in the latest issue ofAgingon Wednesday, the study has found the most definitive evidence to explain why some people keep healthy lifestyle but die younger than... | [{'question': 'Some people keep healthy lifestyle but die younger than others because _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['their biological clock is not powerful enough', 'the most definitive evidence has been found', 'they have a higher actual age than others', 'they ages at a relatively faster biological rate']}, {'q... |
Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighbouring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed .
Then the long cooperoration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major differenc... | [{'question': 'What was the life for the two brothers before the conflict ?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['They live a poor , miserable life .', 'They were friendly neighbours ,helping each other .', 'They never speak to each other .', 'They live together as one family.']}, {'question': 'Which of the following is NOT tr... |
Supermarket Morrisons today announced to launch an online shopping operation within two years in a move to catch up with its web-savvy rivals. The UK's fourth biggest supermarket said Morrisons.com would offer grocery and non-food products but would take time to build from zero.
As part of its online development, Morri... | [{'question': 'FreshDirect severs 600,000 customers in _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Connecticut', 'New Jersey', 'New York', 'certain states']}, {'question': 'Which would help Morrisons launch its own wesbsite in the future?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Taking measures to beat its rivals as quickly as it cou... |
Drownings, bicycle injuries, falls, and pedestrian accidents are the most common causes of childhood injury or death. Here's what you need to know to avoid tragedy:
* Drowning: Each year, thousands of children die from drowning, with two-thirds of accidents occurring in the summer. To protect kids, parents should ... | [{'question': 'What is the point of the article?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To introduce factors that cause risks for children.', 'To give tips on what to do to prevent accidents about children.', 'To explain why summer is a risky time for kids.', 'To describe what to do to prevent accidents at home.']}, {'question'... |
Experts say that students usually need eight to ten hours' sleep at night, but most Chinese students do not get enough sleep. Some Chinese parents are usually glad to see their children study late. They will think their children work very hard. But not all parents are happy about this. Once a mother told us that every ... | [{'question': 'Experts have told us students should _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['get enough sleep', 'not get enough sleep', 'study late', 'sleep less']}, {'question': 'Many students have fallen asleep in class because _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['they have too much homework to do at night', 'they watch ... |
France is one of the largest countries in Europe. It is bordered by six countries -- Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the north-east, Switzerland and Italy across the Alps to the south-east and Spain across the Pyrenees to the south-west. The UK is across the English Channel. France has several large international ai... | [{'question': 'What do people in other countries think of Frenchmen according to the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Rich.', 'Proud.', 'Polite.', 'Rude.']}] |
After months of fear, hate and prosecution , the music and consumer-electronics industry decided to try to make beautiful music together. Last week the Secure Digital Music Initiative, a combination of 100 music, electronics and high-tech companies announced that it agreed on a music format known as MP3 which caused d... | [{'question': 'The most appropriate title for the passage may be_.', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['"MP3 Clears Its Way"', '"Music And Electronics"', '"Piracy Along The Way"', '"Movie Is The Next"']}, {'question': 'According to the passage, what is NOT an advantage of the MP3 format?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['The size... |
Just getting accepted to an American college or university does not guarantee that you will get a visa. And getting a visa just lets you arrive in the United States. It does not guarantee that an immigration officer will permit you to enter the country.
If you are requesting a visa for the first time, you will probabl... | [{'question': 'When should you apply for a visa?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['The moment you have been accepted to a school in the US.', 'One hundred twenty days before you go to the US.', 'Thirty days before classes begin.', 'After the immigration officer permit you to enter the US.']}, {'question': 'How much will yo... |
To me, the ocean is our greatest wilderness. I love swimming in it , surfing its waves, watching it from shore and thinking about all the life living unseen under the surface.
When I take my little kids to check out tide pools, we're overjoyed when we find a sea star or some shellfish. Lately, though, I've noticed a ch... | [{'question': "The author's recent visits to the tide pool brought her _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['happiness', 'anger', 'concern', 'comfort']}, {'question': 'What the author worries about most is _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['the harm of sea grasses', 'carbon pollution in the sea', 'that the petition ... |
From Nigerian science fiction to a time-travelling serial killer, Brittle Paper selects the best works of fiction from the continent to inspire our inner desire to travel.
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - Amos Tutuola
Who wouldn't want to get enveloped in a fog of magical delight?
The novel describes the adventures of ... | [{'question': 'The passage is to attract readers to _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Read more books', 'Write different novels', 'Explore the nature', 'Travel around the world']}, {'question': 'Which of the following authors writes a story about traveling by sea?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Laila Lalami', 'Amos T... |
There is an English saying that goes, "he who laughs last, laughs the hardest." High School Musical star and teen heartthrob Zac Efron is laughing a lot these days.
As a young boy, Efron was picked on in school because he was always the smallest in his class and teased because he had a big space between his teeth. I... | [{'question': 'Which of the following might be the best title to the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ["Don't give up", 'He who laughs last laughs the hardest', "Zac Efron's life story", "Zac Effort's success in musical film"]}, {'question': 'What did Zac Efron do when he was laughed at?', 'answer': 'D', 'options':... |
People appear to be born to calculate. The numerical skills of children develop so early that it is easy to imagine an internal clock of mathematical maturity guiding their growth. Not long after learning to walk and talk, they can set the table with impressive accuracy--one plate, one knife, one spoon, one fork for ea... | [{'question': 'What does the passage mainly discuss?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['The development of mathematical ability in children.', 'Tendency in teaching children mathematics.', 'The use of calculating in child psychology.', 'The basic concepts of mathematics that children must learn.']}, {'question': 'From the p... |
The students in America usually begin high school at the age of 13 or 14. Some leave at the age of 16. But most finish the 4-year high school study. They do not get their first full-time work or begin college studies until they are 17 or 18 years old.
The high school day is about 7 hours long. Part of the day is made i... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is not true to the high school?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['The school day usually lasts for 7 hours.', 'The students only have 6 subjects to learn.', 'Each class will last for 50 minutes.', 'The students can learn some skills out of the school.']}, {'question': 'Jean Wilton Ande... |
According to a famous optical expert, Alexander, who recently visited Shanghai, the developed countries in Europe and America have made rules that children must wear resinous glasses instead of the traditional glasses made of glass. This is because the glass glasses are more likely to do harm to children's eyesight.
... | [{'question': 'This news article mainly wants to tell us _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Alexander visited China and introduced a new type of glasses', 'we should wear resinous glasses instead of glass glasses', 'resinous glasses are popular in Europe and America', 'glasses can be made of other materials instead o... |
I have a painfully vivid memory of my first homecoming from college, in December 1983. After three whole months away, I was back home with my brand new opinions, attitudes and tastes. How could they watch such terrible television programs? I, the English Literature major with Shakespeare and Milton and James Joyce, cou... | [{'question': 'If you are a person who is wet behind the ears, you are _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['old and experienced', 'young and inexperienced', 'young and experienced', 'mature and experienced']}, {'question': 'What would be the best title for the text?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Pleasant memories about ... |
It was 1961 and I was in the fifth grade. My marks in school were miserable and, the thing was, I didn't know enough to really care. My older bother and I lived with Mom in an ugly multi-family house in Detroit. We watched TV every night. The background noise of our lives was gunfire and horses' hoofs from "Wagon Tra... | [{'question': 'We can learn from the beginning of the passage that _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['the author and his brother had done well in school', 'the author had been very concerned about his school work', 'the author had spent much time watching TV after school', 'the author had realized how important schoo... |
Where can you find a nice place to relax on holiday for both you and your children? Well, I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight (IOW). The Isle of Wight is one of the main tourist attractions. Here is some information on a few of the attractions on the IOW.
Dinosaur Isle
It is located in Sandown, a se... | [{'question': 'Where can you learn something as well as have a good time?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Dinosaur Isle and Robin Hill Country Park.', 'Dinosaur Isle and the West of the Wight.', 'The Wight Bus Museum and Robin Hill Country Park.', 'The Wight Bus Museum and the West of the Wight.']}, {'question': 'It can ... |
From their beginnings New England towns had a special democratic system of government. At a stated time all the citizens would assemble at a town meeting, where they would discuss local problems and express opinions freely. They also elected the town's officials at these gatherings and made decisions about the taxes th... | [{'question': 'At a town meeting, people do the following things EXCEPT _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['express their opinions about the government', 'elect officials of the towns', 'make a decision about whom they should marry', 'discuss some community matters']}, {'question': 'In the 18th century, who had the ri... |
Recreational tree climbing is taking root in the ecotourism industry, and it's sending guys like Tim Kovar to far off reaches of the globe. Kovar, a tree-climbing instructor, recently returned to the U.S. from Brazil, where he spent time developing a tree-climbing operation thanks to the "slow travel" movement.
Slow... | [{'question': 'What do slow travel and the slow food movement have in common?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['They take people a long time.', 'They are related to the eco-tourism industry.', 'They advocate protecting nature.', 'They cost people little money']}, {'question': 'What do we know about tree climbing from the p... |
Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16.
The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesig... | [{'question': 'We can learn from the text that owning guide dogs _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['may meet with difficulties sometimes', "is beneficial to blind children's development", 'became possible in the UK recently', 'is quite universal in the UK']}, {'question': "According to the text, Charlotte's example pr... |
Law School Essays that Made a Difference
Price: US $ 13.95
Paperback 256 pages
The Princeton Review
ISBN: 0375763457
Face it, and a lot of students have great LSAT scores. The best way for you to stand out in a crowd of applicants to top law schools is to write an exceptional(,) personal statement. This book puts you i... | [{'question': 'With the three books, the Princeton Review aims at _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['offering students guides in making a difference in their jobs after university graduation', 'offering guides on the writing of application essays for American universities', 'showing students how to pass LSA T in the ... |
Some diaries from Jackie Chan's blog
January 4, 2009
Lately I've been busy in Beijing having meetings to discuss my new movie. I also attended John Wu's ceremony of his new movie,Red Cliff,which took two years to complete. I'm good friends with the director John Wu and the main actor Tony Leung.
January 5, 2009
Today I... | [{'question': 'What might be the best title for this passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['My new movie.', 'My busy life.', 'My good friend.', 'My favorite song.']}, {'question': 'The TV programVolunteers Across Chinatries to', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['find some rich people who are able to help the poor.', 'encoura... |
Engineers should embrace the arts, Sir John O'Reilly, a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, argued in a lecture.
About 59% of engineering companies in the IET's 2014 survey feared skill shortages could threaten business.
"There is nothing as creative as engineering," Sir John told the reporter. H... | [{'question': 'According to a recent study by the Royal Academy _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['skill shortages could threaten business', 'engineering graduates are not as creative as expected', 'there are not enough arts graduates produced in the UK.', 'the UK needs more graduates in science, technology, enginee... |
For years, I thought that my mother would become a Centenarian , but after 98 years and eight months, she recently died of old age. As it was with my father, her funeral took place in the most peaceful setting of the countryside of rural Washington County. Even after my father died, we continued to think of our pare... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is the best title for the passage?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Mother played a great pan in the family.', 'Mother died at the age of 98 years old.', 'Mother was buried by the side of father.', 'Mother survived father by many years.']}, {'question': 'What do we know about Tom Brok... |
Unemployment in Europe has recently hit record highs. Although Denmark has been protected from economic problems thanks to its low public debt, qualified professionals are still finding it tough to get a job. Danish marketing firm Reputation Copenhagen has come up with a way of helping academics get noticed -- puttin... | [{'question': 'Which of the following words can be used to describe Peitersen?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Independent.', 'Creative.', 'Sensitive.', 'Cautious.']}, {'question': 'Some job-seekers are willing to put themselves in the windows to display in that _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['they think it is fashi... |
Where and how you eat are just as important as what you eat. Take this test to find your eating style to make sure you're getting the nutrition you need.
Which statements sound like you?
Group 1:
# I like to make my plate look pretty before I dig in for the first bite.
# I often help my parents make recipes.
# I coul... | [{'question': 'The passage is mainly about _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['how to keep healthy', 'whether you eat a balanced diet', 'what your eating style is', 'how to form a good eating habit']}, {'question': 'Which of the following matches Group 1?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['I like washing plates.', 'I love ... |
One of the most famous basketball-players in the New Castle's history was paralyzed in a wheelchair one day...and was walking the next. Citizens of New Castle simply refer to it as "The Miracle".
Joel Haler woke up in his dorm room at Hope College last October totally paralyzed from the waist down. Four hospitals late... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, "The Miracle" is that_.', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Joel Haler became the most famous basketball player', 'Robotic Walking Treatment could cure paralysis', "Joel Haler could walk again after three months' paralysis", 'a paralyzed boy could play basketball well']}, {'question':... |
Catherine and I were on our way to our nephew's birthday party one rainy Saturday morning, driving along what some people call moose alley. It was early, there were few other cars on the road and we were looking forward to a good day with the family. Suddenly, a moose rushed across our path. Fortunately, a quick swerv... | [{'question': 'What did the accident teach the author?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Being open to unexpected turns in life is important.', 'Life is long if you know how to use it.', 'Life is measured by thoughts and actions, not by time.', 'Life is unpredictable, so we should treasure every moment.']}] |
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