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Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities, growing independence, a challenging course load, and of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you're struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But ha... | [{'question': 'When you go to college you have to _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['learn to look after yourself', 'quarrel with others often', 'take care of a stranger', 'throw yourself into a separate room']}, {'question': 'You should try to be polite to your roommate because _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['y... |
Teenagers are under a lot of pressure to be thin. They resort to starving, vomiting and eating only diet foods to try and be thin. Television is a big influence on them. They watch shows like Beverly Hills 90210 andMelrose Placeand feel they need to look as thin as the actresses on these shows. Society is brainwashing ... | [{'question': 'What areBeverly Hills 90210andMeltrose Place ?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Fashion shows.', 'Two famous place in America.', 'Popular TV shows.', 'Two TV channels.']}, {'question': 'According to the author, which of the following statements is NOT true ?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Our society is floo... |
A weather system known as a polar vortex brought dangerously cold weather to large parts of the United States this week. A polar vortex is a cold, thick low pressure system. The air turns counter-clockwise when on the move.
The polar vortex started up in Canada. After crossing the border, it moved deep into the southea... | [{'question': 'Which of the following statements about the polar vortex is NOT true?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['It came from around the North Pole area.', 'All the places it swept across became extremely cold.', 'It caused Washington,', 'It caused great losses in the U.S.']}, {'question': 'Central U.S. was more seve... |
How do you get a man to do his share of the house work? If you are like most of the women, you will face the question the hard way.
A man will enjoy a clean, orderly house, but he usually won't make the effort to clean or organize it. This doesn't mean that a woman has to do all the housework; she may have to manage... | [{'question': 'The passage is mainly about how to _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['get men to do some housework', 'get men to serve their families', "praise men's housework", 'make men do all the housework.']}, {'question': 'According to the passage a man _', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['is willing to do housework... |
Whales live in the ocean, but they are not fish. They are warm-blooded mammals and must have air to breathe. The babies are born alive and drink milk from the mother's body. It took millions of years for the whale to develop as it is today.
Every spring groups of whales swim hundreds of kilometers to warm places to bea... | [{'question': 'A commonly mistaken belief is that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['whales are mammals', 'whales must have air to breathe', "whales' babies drink milk", 'whales are fish']}, {'question': 'In the passage "mammals" refer to _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['the animals which live in water', 'the... |
Have you ever intended to be fully absorbed in your work but found yourself distracted by e-mail, the Internet and other things throughout the day? According to the survey made by a famous university in the USA, most people have the experience.
"People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but ... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, which is NOT the reason why some people can be distracted from their work?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ["They don't want to be devoted to their work.", 'They are disturbed by the Internet and other things.', "They can't find interest in their work.", 'They feel their work is too... |
Many people keep the stamps in a drawer at home because they'll never know when they might need them! The trouble is that they have no idea of how many stamps they have left. When they want to send something by post, it's very annoying to find out that they have run out of stamps!
The Internet is possible to solve the ... | [{'question': 'The problem of keeping stamps at home is that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the stamps may lose color', 'you may not find them anywhere', 'the stamps may be out of date', 'you do not know how many are left']}, {'question': 'With the system of the United States Postal Service, people can _ .', '... |
Centerville High School Essay Contest "Write All About It"
Calling All Aspiring Authors--Centerville High School Essay Contest
*Rules
1.Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized from another source will be disqualified .
2.Manuscripts should ... | [{'question': 'The first writing tip given is mostly about _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['the use of quotations and stories in an essay', 'using active verbs and lively adjectives', 'how a student should begin an essay', 'how to submit your essays']}, {'question': 'Information in the passage suggests that _ .', ... |
Driver Wanted
Clean driving license .
Must be of smart appearance.
Age over 25.
Apply to : Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.
Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted
Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old.
Height: 1.6 m to 1.75 m.
Education to GCSE standard.
Two languages. Must be able to swim.
Apply ... | [{'question': 'What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Fond of beer and wine.', 'Punished for speeding and wrong parking.', 'Unable to speak a foreign language.', 'Not having college education.']}, {'question': 'What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air h... |
The crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great smile. "More! More!" cried the crowd. And Louis Armstrong took his horn and began to play again.
Here he was in England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to ... | [{'question': 'Louis went to work when he was _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['a schoolboy', 'a musician', 'famous', 'a man']}, {'question': "Louis was very smart but he didn't learn to read music until _ .", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['he left school.', 'he was in the school band.', 'he became famous.', 'he bec... |
No one wants to look stupid or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place.
It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are five tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:
1. First impress... | [{'question': 'Before you arrive at work on the first day, you should _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['dress in a right way', 'introduce yourself', 'know your duties', 'know your co-workers well']}, {'question': 'According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['You ... |
All the oceans of the world will be dead in the future unless action is taken at once. How can this happen?
We have already seen that people allow all sorts of waste products to flow into the sea. It is almost impossible to measure how much waste water and industrial waste in our oceans, but we can find out how much oi... | [{'question': 'This passage is mainly about _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['pollution in the oceans', 'oil pollution in the waters', 'the amounts of poison in shell fish', 'the amounts of oil in the sea']}, {'question': 'According to the passage, what is the main cause of oil pollution?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ... |
Star Wars Millennium Falcon
This is a gift that, if we're being honest, many dads want to own for themselves. This huge ship is the greatest Star Wars toy. It lights up and makes some noises. Every boy from 3 to 53 will absolutely like it, if they can find room for it. I dare say even a few grandfathers might go for it... | [{'question': 'Which of the gifts is designed mainly for girls?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Holz Wooden Airport.', 'Sparrow-kids Routemaster Kit', 'Star Wars Millennium Falcon.', 'Biscuit--the Loving Pup.']}, {'question': 'The five things listed in the passage are _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['presents for ... |
Take That Tiger Mom
In the ongoing battle between Tiger Moms, French Mamas, and everyone else who wants to know what is the best way to raise their kids, a new study adds evidence that the extreme Tiger-style may do more harm than good.
Authoritarian parents are more likely to end up with disrespectful children with vi... | [{'question': 'Tiger Moms and French Mamas are mentioned in the passage to _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['give an example of authoritarian parenting', 'show the advantage of parenting', 'compare two types of parenting', 'introduce the topic']}, {'question': "According to the research, what kind of parenting style... |
Tim Welford, aged 33, and Dom Mee, aged 30, both from England, were keen on (="like..." very much) rowing boats. They made a plan to row across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to San Francisco. The name of their rowboat was "Crackers". It was about seven meters long.
They set out from Japan on May 17,2001. They had rowed ... | [{'question': '41. How long had Tim and Dom been at sea when their boat was hit by a fishing boat?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['For one month', 'For two months.', 'For three months.', 'For four months.']}, {'question': '42. According to Dom, the main reason for the accident was that _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options':... |
I was in my third year of teaching writing at Ralph High School in New York, when one of my students,15-year-old Mikey,gave me a note from his mother.It explained his absence from class the day before:
"Dear Mr. McCort,Mikey's grandmother,who is eighty years of age,fell down the stairs from too much coffee and I ke... | [{'question': 'We can inter that when Mikey was absent from the class, he was _', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['somewhere enjoying himself', 'taking care of his baby sister', 'looking after his grandmother', 'studying the art of the excuse note']}, {'question': "How did the author usually find out his students' parenta... |
International Schools Services
Experience teaching overseas
Have you thought of working overseas? International Schools Services is looking for teachers for thousands of positions.Schools are looking for experienced, well-trained persons who must meet two of the three criteria:
*A four-year bachelor's degree... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is NOT related to the basic requirements for a teaching position?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Travelling experience.', "A four-year bachelor's degree.", 'Certification in a subject.', 'Certain teaching experience.']}, {'question': 'If Mike has free time from February 6 to 8, whic... |
After two classes, I started to recognize several of the faces in each class. There was always someone braver than the others who would introduce themselves and ask me questions about how I was liking Forks. I tried to be
, so mostly I just lied a lot to appear to be skilled at dealing with people. At least I never nee... | [{'question': 'From the passage, we can infer that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['"I" was really liking the new place.', '"I" had a bad memory, so it\'s hard to remember names.', '"I" was good at making friends.', '"I" was not interested in what the girl said.']}, {'question': 'According to the passage, which s... |
Here are some of the best movies you like. I believe they can accompany you to spend your dull weekend.
In this story a computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force . In the 22nd century it turns out that the world is controlled by a magic computer system called the Matrix and people live in an un... | [{'question': 'Harry Potter _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ["does't know he's a powerful wizard until he is 11 years old", 'has a happy and pleasant childhood with his aunt and uncle', 'hates to stay at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry', 'Knows how his parents died before he goes to the Hogwarts sch... |
Every child has written their names on the beach at some point.
But whereas most people's "handwriting" is washed away, one super-rich Arab sheikh has ensure that his graffiti will last a little longer.
Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, 63, has scrawled his name in sand on an island he owns with letters so big that they be... | [{'question': 'Which of the following in NOT true according to the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Hamad is a man who wants himself to be well-known from apace.', 'Hamad is a super-rich person who always does something unusual.', 'Hamad is a man who is always so mean in his family', "Hamad is a man who boasts hi... |
There's a guy like me in every state and federal prison in America,I guess--I'm the guy who can get these for you:cigarettes,a bag of cigar,if you want that,a bottle of wine to celebrate your son or daughter's high school graduation,or almost anything else...within reason,that is.It wasn't always that way.
I came to Sh... | [{'question': 'What do we know about the man from the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['He is treated unfairly in the prison.', 'He is in charge of the federal prison.', 'He is quite an able person as a prisoner.', 'He is the most powerful man in the prison.']}, {'question': 'By saying that"I got a pass into this ... |
European Work Experience Program(E.W.E.P.)is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London.E.W.E.P.provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals from Norway,Iceland,Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England,to gain work experience,... | [{'question': "What's the purpose of writing the text?", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To introduce a new program in England.', 'To attract more students to work in England.', 'To describe the working conditions in England.', 'To make clear the requirements for students working in England.']}, {'question': 'Which of the ... |
Another of President Bush's critics on climate change and his former rival for the White House, Al Gore, is inprefix = st1 /Londonon Friday to launch an environmental project with the head of the Virgin Business Company, Richard Branson. They're announcing a multi-million dollar international prize to encourage develop... | [{'question': 'Which of the following sentences is correct according to the text?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ["Al Gore doesn't agree with President Bush's Policy on climate.", 'Only a group or an organization will receive the prize.', 'The prize will be given to anyone who can do research into low carbon technology', ... |
Wang Lu, 24, one of many students studying abroad who'll come home for work, majors in business & management studies at Edinburgh's Napier University. She had planned what to do after graduation in the UK: two years' work experience at a restaurant and a tour around Europe. But now her plans are up in the air.
... | [{'question': 'Why is Wang Lu forced to leave the UK after graduation?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Because post-study work visa will come to an end.', 'Because she has no effective ways to learn English.', 'Because there are no majors that suit her in Britain.', 'Because different work practices worry employers.']}, ... |
Every language has its own special words and expressions. And a story can be told about each of them. "Hot" is a simple, easily-understood word. So are most of the expressions made with the word "hot". But not always, as we shall see.
Take the phrase "hot potato" for example. The potato is a popular vegetable in the ... | [{'question': 'If you describe something as a hot potato, it _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['is very popular', 'has a high temperature', 'is very difficult to deal with', "can't be held in your hand"]}, {'question': 'According to the text, which of the following statements is not true?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ... |
John and Booby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary employee . John could not take it any more, so he sent his resignation and complaine... | [{'question': 'John wanted to stop his job in his company because _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Bobby was promoted but he was not', "he didn't want to say good words of his boss", "he thought the boss didn't take his hard work seriously", "he didn't want to be an ordinary employee"]}, {'question': 'The boss asked... |
Recently I have discovered it's often easier for me to do something every day than to do it just some days. I post to my blog six days a week. I take notes every day. I write in my one-sentence journal every day. Many people have told me that they find it easier to exercise when they exercise every day. If I try to do ... | [{'question': 'People usually tend to break their routines because they _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['hope to have a better reputation', 'would like to get rid of the old habit', 'want to have fun and excitement', 'are willing to face new challenges']}, {'question': 'Which of the following statements does Andy Wa... |
Millions of girls grow up with the hope of becoming a famous singer. Some even win local talent competitions as children, but only a few such early successes and dreams turn into reality. Jessica Andrews is one of the few whose dreams have come true.
Andrews, first taste of success came at the age of 10. She won a tale... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, who mostly helped Andrews to achieve success ?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Tim McGraw', 'Whitney Houston', 'Faith Hill', 'Byron Gallimore']}, {'question': 'Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['The Bodyguard was the ... |
Learning a Second Language
Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel confident about learn... | [{'question': 'When you learn English, you do not need to _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['be patient', 'make mistakes', 'express your ideas in English', 'understand everything at once']}, {'question': 'What is not helpful for you to enjoy learning English?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To communicate in English.',... |
Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching _ (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.
Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life... | [{'question': 'What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To offer students public services.', 'To provide partnership and fun for young people.', 'To organize sport activities for young people.', 'To help students improve their grades.']}, {'question': 'A volunteer is usually... |
May 28 (Reuters Life!) - A Japanese university is giving away Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) trendy iPhone to students for free, but with a catch: the device will be used to check their attendance.
The project, which is being tested ahead of its formal launch in June, involves 550 first and second year students and some staff of... | [{'question': 'The news report mainly tells us that _', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Iphone has got well developed in Japan', 'Iphone is to take attendance at Japanese universities', 'Iphone has been accepted by many students', 'Iphone is free of charge at Japanese universities']}, {'question': 'The iphone being teste... |
It is a reply to a letter written by Zhai Mingjun, a 16-year-old girl in the class. The two astronauts thank the student for her concerns and wish the class luck in their future studies.
"I' m so happy that the two space men replied with a few encouraging words," said Zhai. Her letter was one of the 10 winning lett... | [{'question': 'The best title of this passage can be _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['The mascot', 'A reply from space', 'The manned space program', 'The letter to the astronauts']}, {'question': 'The passage is mainly about _ ?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['what the students think of the manned space program', '... |
Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world.We go fishing,sit in the garden,have a picnic,live in the suburbs or go to the seaside.The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk.When joggers jog,they don't run the streets.Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river.
But despite this... | [{'question': 'According to the author,people enjoy _ to seek nature.', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['jogging on the street', 'sitting in the garden', 'shopping in the supermarket', 'running in the gym']}, {'question': 'In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Childr... |
It's not easy to find a person with the qualities it takes to be a hero. I didn't really understand the meaning of the word "hero" until my third year in the college.
If you saw her, you wouldn't think she really looks the part, but she is stronger than Superman could ever be. Her name is Sandra Keierleber. I first met... | [{'question': 'What did the writer think of Sandra Keierleber at the beginning?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Common', 'Honest', 'Pretty.', 'Strong']}, {'question': 'Sandra began to play volleyball when _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['she was tall enough', 'she was at college', 'she became a hero', 'she met the Su... |
PEOPLE who have had a painful experience may wish they could wipe the memory from their minds. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, US, say that this may someday be possible.
A drug remains far off, but researchers have laid a foundation with their discovery that proteins can be removed from the brain's fear center... | [{'question': 'What have researchers at Johns Hopkins University found recently?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['A new drug to erase painful memories from human brains.', 'A special behavior therapy to erase painful memories.', 'Removing certain proteins from the brain can wipe painful memories.', "Erasing memory damages... |
Today, Mount Qomolangma's peak is not a lonely place any more. More than 3,500 people have successfully climbed the 8,844m mountain, and more than a tenth of that number reached the peak just over the past year. As more and more people try to test themselves against Qomolangma, many a time the mount can be very crowded... | [{'question': "What do we learn about the bottlenecks on the way to Mount Qomolangma's peak?", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['They are relatively safe.', 'They are often crowded.', 'They are very easy to pass.', 'They are sites of base camps.']}, {'question': 'The group of 15 Nepali artists _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'option... |
Norway tops the list of countries that offers the best social policies for people over 60. Afghanistan is rated the worst. The rankings appear in the new Global Age Watch Index. Help Age International published the index of 96 countries that are home to 790-million people 60 and older. Chief Executive Officer Toby Port... | [{'question': 'What is the focus on the report of this year?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Pension', 'Capability', 'Employment', 'Health']}, {'question': 'The so-called BRICS nations do not include _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Russia', 'China', 'South Africa', 'New Zealand']}, {'question': 'According to Toby Por... |
After 10 seasons wearing the No.8 on his back, Kobe Bryant will become No.24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No.24 when he was in early high school, but he changed to No.33 in his senior year. He switched... | [{'question': 'Bryant plays for _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['The Los Angels Lakers', 'TheHoustonrockets', 'The ChicagoBulls', 'TheMiamiHeats']}, {'question': 'Bryant wore No. 8 _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['for two years and a half', 'for ten years', 'since he entered high school', 'since he left high sc... |
With a good shopping position and the right amount of money , any educated person ought to be able to make a living out of a bookshop . It is not a difficult trade to learn and the large chain-stores can never force the small bookseller out of existence as they have done to the corner shop . But the hours of work are v... | [{'question': 'According to the passage ,_is one of the necessary conditions to run a bookshop .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['an educated shop-owner', 'a good position at a street corner', 'a regular journey out of the shop', 'the force of large chain-stores']}, {'question': 'The author should not like to be back as a... |
For a long time now, I've been fascinated by common phrases and their origins- and just why we say what we say. I decided to consult the experts, sort through all the research and compile the answers. Here are a few of the standouts.
Q: Why do we"tie the knot "when we get married?
A: Knots have been a common metapho... | [{'question': 'The phrase"It\'s not over till the fat lady sings"was first used in _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['sport', 'opera', 'movie', 'music']}, {'question': 'According to the passage, which of the following phrases is related to the sea?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Tie the knot.', 'Many happy returns.', ... |
We human beings haven't been good friends to animals. For thousands of years, we have been polluting the environment, making it hard for animals to live on the planet. We have been killing animals for their fur, feathers or meat, or simply because they are dangerous. As a result, many kinds of animals have disappeared ... | [{'question': 'The text calls on us to _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['keep animals at home', 'protect the environment', 'protect the endangered animals', 'know more about the balance of nature.']}, {'question': 'Why do people kill animals?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Animals cause many serious problems.', 'They ... |
Every year in the first week of English class, some students inform me that writing is too hard. They never write, unless homework requires it. They find the writing process painful and difficult.
How awful it is to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it, especially with its rich vocabulary. Being able t... | [{'question': 'What is the purpose of the passage?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['To encourage students to keep a journal every day.', "To analyze students' problems in learning languages.", 'To stress the importance of writing in language learning.', "To introduce an effective way of improving students' writing."]}, {'... |
My mother used to ask me what the most important part of the body is. Through the years Iwould take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said: "My ears, Mommy." She said: "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it a... | [{'question': 'The mother ask the question again after the grandfather died because _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the answer was a way of honoring the grandfather.', 'at that moment, other body parts were less important.', 'the answer needed to be given to all members of the family.', 'at that moment the answer ... |
The United Nations says forty million people or so around the world went hungry in 2008, mainly because of higher food prices. Early estimates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that 963 million people did not get enough to eat.
World food prices have dropped since early 2008. Prices of major cro... | [{'question': 'What FAO official Hafez Ghanem says implies _', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ["it's easy but takes long to provide people with enough food", 'enough food can make people more active and healthier', 'there is difficulty solving the food shortage in a short time', 'people in developing countries will never ... |
We live in a dangerous world. The figures for crime go up year by year. If you were attacked in the street, would you be able to defend yourself? Not very well probably, especially if someone was pointing a gun at you. We all see a lot of violence of films, but recently some programs on television showed how people can... | [{'question': 'According to passage, in fact "judo" is _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['the same as "Jiu-jitsu"', 'a kind of fighting', 'a kind of muscle science', 'is helpful to a strong man']}, {'question': 'Why does the writer say the world is dangerous?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['The number of violence and c... |
A good friend of mine was complaining about her son the other day."Did you notice," she started, "how he didn't wait for me to get my salad before he dove into his?"
True enough, the boy attacked his plate faster than a cat in the wild.Without manners, we're no more than animals.Actually, that's not true.I've been watc... | [{'question': "What did the writer's friend most probably complain about?", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ["Her son's eating too quickly.", "Her son's not having a healthy diet.", "Her son's not having good table manners.", "Teenagers' not having good manners."]}, {'question': "We learn that the writer's mother _ .", 'a... |
They tell us when to get up or when we're running late for work and whether we are in danger of missing our favourite TV programme. But while our daily routines rely on clocks that tell us the time, science is discovering that our well-being is influenced by a very different kind of timepiece. Circadian rhythms---the h... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, when are people most quick-thinking?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['In the morning.', 'Around midday.', 'In the late afternoon.', 'In the early evening.']}, {'question': 'What is the best title for the passage?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Rebuild your body clock', 'Timing is ev... |
Actress Hayden Panettiere recently got into trouble with Japanese fishermen as she tried to stop them from killing dolphins.
The 18-year-old star with some other surfers sailed out to reach the dolphins in order to stop them from being driven into a nearby pool and killed, but the six surfers, from Australia and the Un... | [{'question': 'Why did the surfers get into trouble with the fishermen in Japan?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['They said something that hurt the fishermen.', "They entered a pool which wasn't allowed to go into.", 'They attacked Japanese culture.', 'They tried to stop the fishermen from killing the dolphins.']}, {'ques... |
Sir,
The majority(=Most) of your readers must have been surprised and shocked to read a letter from Mr.R.Hogg,published in last Wednesday's Herald.Mr.Hogg seems to think that his own convenience and that of motorists in general are the only things that matter in our city.
I would have supported Mr.Hogg if he ha... | [{'question': 'The letter above is written in answer to the letter by _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['art editor', 'a certain Mr.R.Hogg', 'some readers', 'some motorists']}, {'question': 'The topic for the two letters is _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['parking problems in the city center', 'building a multi-sto... |
Have you ever wanted to feel like you were in a western film? Or maybe you wanted to feel like you were a pioneer traveling the west? It is possible to experience such things during a Wild West vacation! Here are four of the best Wild West vacation locations available:
Walk the Lewis and Clark Trail
Walk some or all of... | [{'question': 'Which of following riding adventures can tourists take on Route 66?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['A horse riding adventure.', 'A coach riding adventure.', 'A motorcycle riding adventure.', 'A donkey riding adventure.']}, {'question': 'If you want to hike various trails you are advised to _ .', 'answer'... |
Alaska's Arctic lakes now freeze later and melt earlier in the year than in 1950,leaving them easy to suffer water loss from evaporation and possibly adding to local warming,a new study finds.The winter ice season near Barrow,Alaska,is shorter than in 1950,researchers reported Jan.30 in the journal The Cryosphere.
Lake... | [{'question': 'What does the text mainly tell us?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Arctic 1akes now freeze earlier and melt 1ater.', "Alaska's local warming is decreasing sharply.", 'Arctic lakes are losing ice.', 'Arctic lakes hold more flesh water than before.']}, {'question': "According to the text,the great changes of... |
When animals and plants use color1 to be noticed it is called advertising color1ation .Advertising color1ation can be used to either warn or attract animals.
The bright color1s of flowers and berries are advertising color1ation that attract animals.Flowers need to be pollinated to reproduce.Bees and hummingbirds are a... | [{'question': 'Which of the following would the writer probably agree with?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['female northern cardinal may have color1ful and bright feathers.', 'Red - eyed tree frogs sleep during the day with their eyes open.', 'the striped skunk use white stripes to attract their animals', 'the color1 of ... |
Dave Bruno works as an online marketing manager. Several years ago, one weekend Bruno and his family did a major house cleanup and then donated several bags of unneeded items to the local Goodwill store. "After all were done, I looked around and realized that I still had too much stuff", says Bruno, " _ " That realizat... | [{'question': "The things were included in Bruno's 94 items EXCEPT _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['socks', 'a Bible', 'cookers', 'a wedding ring']}, {'question': 'What is the best title for the passage?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Live with 100 Things', 'Defeat 100 Challenges in Life', 'Survive by Your Motto', "C... |
No one knows for certain why people dream, but some dreams misht be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In a recent study, scientists found a connection between nap-time dreams and better memory in people who were learning a new skill.
"I was astonished by this finding," Robert Stickgold told Scienc... | [{'question': 'It is a cognitive scientists job to study _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['how people dream and learn', 'the structure of the nervous system', 'whether someone is reasonable', 'the process of understanding']}, {'question': 'The purpose of the study attended by 99 college students is to _ .', 'answer... |
A pair of pandas being lent by China to Japan was set to arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in the Japanese capital and raising hopes that the animals may help improve bilateral ties.
Bi Li and his female partner, Xian Nu, both 5, were due to
at Narita international Airport in Tokyo on a flight from Shanghai.
Together with... | [{'question': 'The passage mainly tells us _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['a pair of pandas was lent to Japan by China', 'the pair of pandas from China brought hope of improving Sino-Japanese relations', 'the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan', 'sino-Japanese relations have been at a low ... |
The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well. Then,suddenly,the interviewer asks an unexpected question,"Which is more important,law or Dove?"
Job applicants in the West increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this. And the signs are that this is beginning... | [{'question': 'The writer wrote the passage to _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['give you a piece of advice on a job interview', 'tell you how to meet a job interviewer', 'describe the aptitude test', 'advise you how to find a job']}, {'question': 'Why do the interviewers ask such questions?', 'answer': 'C', 'options... |
A young man went to a town and worked there. He did not have a wife and a servant did the work in his house.
The young man liked laughing a lot. He nailed the servant's shoes to the floor on Monday, and then laughed, because he put his feet in them and fell down.
The servant was not angry, but smiled. Then the young ma... | [{'question': 'The young man went to a town _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['to study', 'to work', 'to see his relative', 'to spend his holiday']}, {'question': 'He played a joke on the servant because _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['he hated him', 'he was not satisfied with the food the servant prepared for h... |
"A good parent" can be a confusing phrase. It is almost impossible for one person to be "a good parent" at all stages of a child's life. Some parents are at their best before their children begin to speak. Others are most successful before their children enter elementary school. Still others make their finest contribut... | [{'question': 'Confusion arises about what it means to be "a good parent" because _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ["it is normal to be a successful parent during most stages of a child's development", 'most parents are only good at helping older children or teenagers', 'parents are usually at their best before their... |
TANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: "The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way.Where can a wine house be found to drown his sadness ?A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance."
Qingming, the traditional tomb-swe... | [{'question': 'All of the following practices are mentioned on tomb-sweeping day EXCEPT _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Weeping over the passed-away.', 'Flying kites made from bamboo and paper', "Sending flowers to their ancestors' graves.", 'Burning incense and paper money for the dead.']}, {'question': 'Which of... |
Scientists are using a kind of eye-tracking equipment to learn how babies look at the world. In the lab, children 5 months and older crawl and walk up, down and over adjustable wooden slopes , gaps and steps.
It may seem like the set for a new reality television show, but there are no prizes, except perhaps for the ... | [{'question': 'How do babies get the information they need?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['By using their own language.', "By looking at their mothers' eyes.", "By watching their mothers' facial expression.", 'By listening to others.']}, {'question': 'What does Dr. Adolph think of the result of the research?', 'answer':... |
As computers become more popular in China , Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters . But if they use the computer too much , they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper . Experts suggest people , especially students , wr... | [{'question': 'Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage ?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['The Importance of Handwriting and Typing .', 'To Type or to Handwrite .', 'Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand', 'Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters']}, {'question': 'The studen... |
When you sleep somewhere else--like at summer camp or a friend's house--you know you're in for a fun time. It can be exciting to get away from the same old bed in the same old room in the same old house. But fun as this is, for some kids being away from home can be scary and sad. They want to go and have fun with their... | [{'question': "One feels homesick means he's not _ .", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['upset', 'sad', 'scary', 'full']}, {'question': '_ is NOT TRUE according to the passage.', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Kids can keep touching with their family with telephone', 'You can tell friends you are feeling homesick', 'Bringi... |
It's enough to give anyone an earache. Women spend an average of about five years on the phone during their working lives, research has shown.
You won't be surprised to learn that women spend 18 months longer than men on the phone -- who only chat for an average of three years.
Both sexes make and receive almost th... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Women spend about five years talking on the phone during their lifetime.', 'Women make and receive the same number of calls as men do.', 'On average, work-related calls are only half as long as personal cal... |
Music for Humans and Humpback Whales
As researchers conclude in Science, the love of music is not only a universal feature of the human species, but is also deeply fixed in complex structures of the human brain, and is far more ancient than previously suspected.
In the articles that discuss the field of bio-musicology,... | [{'question': 'Which of the following shows the advanced musical ability in humpback whales?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['They can remember complex material.', 'They can create pleasing patterns of music.', 'They can make sounds like drums continuously.', 'They can sing along with rhythms of western music.']}, {'quest... |
The historic center of Vienna has been added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list. Thus, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Imperial Palace and many other historic buildings are now recognized as being among the 700 outstanding cultural and natural monuments of mankind - others include the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dah... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is not mentioned as cultural and natural monuments ofman-kind?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the Taj Mahal', 'the Pyramid Fields', 'the Kremlin with the Red Square', 'the Court Chapel']}, {'question': 'What is the passage mainly about ?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['The universal v... |
Hi, everybody. On Friday, I had a discussion with working women in Rhode Island about the economic challenges they face in their own lives--challenges shared by many of you.
Thanks to the work we've all put in, our economy has come a long way these past six years. Over the past 55 months, our businesses have added 10.3... | [{'question': 'Which is the true fact according to the passage?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['During the last half year, our economy has grown fastest since 2003.', 'All of us have felt the gains of a growing economy.', 'We have never fires any women because of her taking too many bathroom breaks.', 'The local business... |
More than 4 in 10 cancers -- 600,000 in the UK alone -- could be prevented if people led healthier lives, say experts. The population of the UK is about 63,000,000.
Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor , followed by unhealthy diets. The charity advises people to live... | [{'question': 'Which of the following is the third biggest avoidable cancer factor?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['Obesity.', 'Alcohol intake.', 'Unhealthy diets.', 'Physical inactivity.']}, {'question': 'According to Professor Max Parkin, _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ["it's OK to drink wine during festivals", 'th... |
Bernie was smart and wanted to be his own boss.When Bernie was 25 he took a wife. Bernie had saved some money and decided on a dry goods and grocery store combined.
Marie had a knack for arranging the merchandise to appeal to customers and Bernie didn't mind the long hours. He was happy, and life was good... | [{'question': "What's the best title of this passage ?", 'answer': 'A', 'options': ["Mears' Family Store", "A Neighbor of Mears'", 'The Deep Depression', 'Vegetables in Garden']}, {'question': "According to Bernie , Marie's death is mainly because of _ .", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['the heart attack', 'the position... |
You may have heard of the book Moby Dick(<<>> ), written by the American author Herman Melville. You may also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written. However, it might surprise you to find out Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author.
Melville's first two novels, Typee ... | [{'question': "What were Melville's first two novels mainly about?", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['His travel experience.', 'His successful communication skills.', 'Adventurous experiences in the front line.', 'Adventurous voyages and foreign experiences.']}, {'question': 'We can learn from the text that Moby Dick _ .'... |
Black has long been praised for its ability to better women's figures and suit every occasion. But the color has a side-effect--it ages the face.
While black does give the appearance of a slimmer figure by making the shadows less visible, wearing it next to the face brings out a negative effect. Black clothing can high... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, wearing black clothes probably _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['makes the wearer less energetic', "gives away the wearer's age", "darkens the wearer's skin tone", 'makes the wearer feel confident']}, {'question': 'We can infer from the passage that _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'o... |
Ten years ago,Morgan Zuch,a two--year--old girl from Long Island,New York,was diagnosed with leukemia .The day that Morgan's father Rod knew it,he made a promise,"If my daughter gets better,I will devote the rest of my life to helping others who are in the Same condition."
Fortunately.Morgan recovered gradually,and... | [{'question': 'The Zuchs created the Morgan Center _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['to help their daughter to realize her dream', 'to invite other children to play with their daughter', 'to build a school for their daughter and her friends', 'to provide a healthy place for children with cancer']}, {'question': 'What... |
When Steve Jobs was born on Febuary24,1955, in San Francisco , California, his unmarried mother decided to put him for adoption because she wanted a girl. So in the middle of the night, his mother called a lawyer named Paul Jobs and said, "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" But his mother told his future... | [{'question': "Steve Jobs didn't finish his college education because he _ .", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['wanted to start a company.', 'had financial problems.', 'took no interest in his major.', 'hated to share rooms with his friends.']}, {'question': 'It can be inferred that Apple _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options'... |
The first reality TV show in the world was called Expedition Robinson and it was shown in Sweden in 1997. Half the population of the country watched the final event and a new kind of TV program was born. Two years later in Holland , the first series of Big Brother was filmed. Again, it was a great success and the final... | [{'question': 'Those who take part in the reality TV shows are usually _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['common people', 'pop TV stars', 'attractive people', 'famous film stars']}, {'question': 'Who would pay for the cost of the reality TV shows according to the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['TV producers wh... |
Have you ever heard the saying " _ "?
Here is how a new teacher made friends with the girls and boys in her class on the first day of school. As the bell rang, the teacher smiled at each girl and boy. Then she said in a quiet voice, "Good morning. How nice it is to have all of you in my class this year. I'd like to kno... | [{'question': "The teacher's sweet voice and her friendly look _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['made every girl and boy happy', 'told the girls and boys everything about herself', "showed that she would like to be a friend of the girls and boys'", 'meant she wanted to tell the boys and girls something interesting']... |
Just five one-hundredths of an inch thick, light golden in color1 and with a perfect "saddle curl," the Lay's potato chip seems an unlikely weapon for global domination. But its maker, Frito-Lay, thinks otherwise. "Potato chips are a snack food for the world," said Salman Amin, the company's head of global marketing. A... | [{'question': "It is the belief of Foito-Lay's head of global marking that _ .", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Potato chips can hardly be used as a weapon to dominate the world market', "People all over the world enjoy eating their company's potato chips", "The light golden color1 enhances the charm of their company's ... |
During a state of deep relaxation, several physiological changes take place in the body: the body's oxygen consumption is reduced; the heart beat decreases; muscle tension and sweating ease, and there is decreased sympathetic nervous system activity.This restful state not only allows the body to repair and restore it... | [{'question': 'According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true when a person is in a state of deep relaxation?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['The body takes in less oxygen.', 'The heart beats less frequently.', 'Muscles become tense and the body sweats easily.', 'The consciousness becomes more or... |
According to the dictionary definition of 'create',ordinary people are creative every day. To create means to bring into being,to cause to exist something each of us does daily. We are creative whenever we look at or think about something in a new way.
First,this includes an awareness of our surroundings. It means usi... | [{'question': 'Which of the following activities is NOT a creative one according to the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['To prepare for a meal.', 'To arrange the furniture in a special way.', 'To buy some books from a bookstore.', 'To write a letter with the computer.']}, {'question': 'There is nothing new under ... |
Elizabeth Mitchell's new "Liberty's Torch" is the fascinating story of how the Statue of Liberty came to be. The Statue of Liberty's rough history is explored in "Liberty's Torch".
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi is an all-but-forgotten figure in American history. He was, however, responsible for one of the most enduring sy... | [{'question': 'It can be inferred from the text that _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['American people have never forgotten Frederic August Bartholdi', "the Statue of Liberty wasn't originally regarded as a symbol of hope", 'Bartholdi finished the Suez Canal', 'Bartholdi was a famous architect from Egypt.']}, {'ques... |
For years, experts have been encouraging people to exercise, using steps as simple as taking the stairs instead of a lift and walking to work, where possible. A recent study _ this advice -- it shows that frequent active exercise throughout the day can have great health benefits.
The study, published in the magazinePre... | [{'question': 'According to the study done by Dr.Boreham and his group, improvements in cholesterol levels are important in _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['helping women to give up smoking', 'enabling women to take exercise', 'preventing women from having heart disease', 'helping women to lose weight']}, {'questio... |
Sometimes it is difficult to talk to taxi drivers. They must give all their attention to the road as they work out the shortest way to the place where you are going. However, passengers from Wangfujing were in surprise when they took a taxi. The driver just would not stop talking - in English.
Organized by the Cultural... | [{'question': 'Why did Matthew Knowles drive a taxi?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['He took part in the project "Dear to speak"', 'He played the role of a taxi driver in a film.', 'He enjoyed chatting with people in English.', 'He wanted to improve his Chinese while driving.']}, {'question': 'The Chinese may meet and ta... |
Parties held by the wealthy seldom welcome poor guests.But last week China made it through the doors into a gathering of the world's richest countries.
Jin Renqing ,Chian's finance minister,and Zhou Xiaochuan,governor of the People's Bank of China,joined a meeting of the Group of Seven(G7)on October1,2004.It is the fis... | [{'question': 'According to the passage,China particpates in the meeting of G7 because _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['China has become one of the richest countries of the world', 'China is playing a more important part in the world economy', 'China has more factories than any other countries in the world', 'develo... |
Chinese President Hu Jintao, on his way to talks with President George W. Bush in prefix = st1 /Washington, on Tuesday met with Bill Gates.
After the meeting with Gates, the world's richest man, at Microsoft's headquarters, Hu restated that China would move against software pirates all the time.
At Microsoft Corp.'s... | [{'question': "How many issues are mentioned in President Hu's visit to Microsoft?", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['One.', 'Two.', 'Three.', 'Four.']}, {'question': 'What measure is not mentioned to protect intellectual property rights?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['Moving against software pirates', 'creating and enforcin... |
Eighteen-year-old Dana Kiger is happily running after balls on the soccer field. But not long ago, she couldn't remember her love of the game, her parents' faces or even her name.
At 16, the Tennessee honor student and star athlete was hit from behind while playing in a soccer game. She fell to the ground, her head str... | [{'question': 'What would be the best title for this text?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ["Parents Worried about Child's Injury", "Soccer Injury Wipeed Out Teen's Memory", 'Teen Suffered from Bad Memory', 'Doctors Helped Teen Recreate Memories']}, {'question': 'According to the doctors, the case of Kiger is _ .', 'answ... |
As the Internet's influence grows, the potential for danger also escalates . One of these dangers is from cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying is repeatedly hurting someone else through the use of technology. It consists of sending or posting cruel messages, photos, or videos on the Internet or other electronic media with... | [{'question': 'What does the author think of the cyber-bullying?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['It is not as harmful as people think.', 'It is too complex a problem to settle.', 'It will not affect the relationship between classmates.', 'It can be stopped through our efforts.']}, {'question': 'What will probably be disc... |
More than two thirds of the world's polar bears will be wiped out by 2050,according to a shocking new study. By then,scientists say,global warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice. By 2100,only a very few of these important creatures will be left.
The report has been produced by the US Geological Surve... | [{'question': 'What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['He is an animal scientist.', 'He is a protector of animals working for the US government.', 'He was asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.', 'He offered to put polar bears on the endangered ... |
Matt grow the best vegetables in the village.He grows fruit too--big , sweet apples and oranges.And what else ? Well , the biggest and the prettiest flowers.Things grow in Matt' s garden all through the year.He cuts some flowers for his sitting room table ; and of course , he eats some fruit and vegetables.But he sells... | [{'question': "There are not only vegetables and flowers , but also _ in Matt' s garden .", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['plants', 'fruit trees', 'ants', 'crops']}, {'question': 'Matt makes a living by _ .', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['selling his vegetables , fruit and flowers', 'growing trees in his garden',... |
What is it: Work & Travel USA
Who are qualified: Fulltime college students, above 18 years old
About the program: Application for the 2009 Work & Travel USA program has just started. It's an 8~16 weeks' summer program for college students to work and travel in the U.S.. Employers include Boeing, Hilton Hotel ... | [{'question': 'These advertisements are most probably advertisements _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['on the Internet intended for the general public to read', 'in a newspaper intended for large companies to read', 'on the Internet intended for college students to read', 'in a newspaper intended for college student... |
In the dark and damp market,Chen ShuChu,near her sixties,owns a stall that her father left her.The stall,called YuanJin Vegetables,is her everything.Chen earns only a little money by selling vegetables,but she has donated about $321,550 to help poor children.
In March,Forbes magazine named her one of the 48 great phila... | [{'question': "In Chen's eyes,a luxury is about _ .", 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['any form of enjoyment', 'doing what she wants', 'gaining material benefits', 'everything except food and a bed']}, {'question': 'Why has Chen been called "market manager"?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['Because she has received many hono... |
The story of Juno and Lucas is one of the most touching stories about the amazing relationship between humans and their companion animals.
Juno is a Belgian Malinois . The dog was beautiful but was given up by its owners, as they did not want to take on the responsibility.
Lucas, a little boy, had a strange illness, a ... | [{'question': 'Chester wanted to find a service dog to _ .', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['protect Lucas from being injured', 'help the boy recover from the disease', 'accompany Lucas to enjoy his time left', 'show their love for the beautiful dog']}, {'question': 'Chester got the dog Juno by _ .', 'answer': 'D', '... |
Men sometimes say: "We are better and cleverer than women. Women never invented things. We do." It is true that men have invented a lot of useful things: the alphabet, machines, rockets, and guns, too. But scientists and archeologists now agree that women invented one very important thing. It had changed the history. T... | [{'question': 'Sometimes men think that _ .', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['they have rights as equal as women', 'women have changed the history', 'they have more abilities than history', 'women are not so bright as they are']}, {'question': 'Before agriculture was invented, life was difficult and dangerous because ... |
Beijing (Xinhua) -- In 2010, some 108,000 people returned to the Chinese mainland from abroad, a number that had risen 56.2 percent from the previous year, according to statistics recently published by the Ministry of Education.
"For Chinese employers, a 70 percent willingness to hire overseas workers, although ... | [{'question': 'What is the best title of this article?', 'answer': 'A', 'options': ['A fast increasing number of Chinese returned from abroad.', 'Overseas workers have higher qualification than home coworkers.', 'China recorded the greatest rise in wages in Asia in 2010.', 'Company executives prefer native candidates t... |
I took the bus to work for many years. No one knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and silent.
One of the passengers was a small gray-haired man who took the bus to the center for senior citizens every morning. No one ever paid very much attention to him.
One July... | [{'question': 'From the passage, we can infer that _', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['people always cared about each other on the bus', 'people were unhappy and sleepy on the bus because they were tired', 'smiles can shorten the distance between people', 'people are not good at communicating in the country']}, {'question... |
In Britain arrangements for inviting and entertaining guests at a wedding are usually the responsibility of the bride's family.In most cases it is mainly friends and relations of both families who are invited but when bride's father is a businessman of some kind, the wedding reception may provide a useful occasion for... | [{'question': "It is the bride's parents who normally have to _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['make all the arrangements for the wedding', 'provide hospitality for the people attending', 'decide who shall be invited', 'pay all expenses involved']}, {'question': 'What possible difference is suggested between a church... |
What teaches you more about China: learning the language or making friends with Chinese people? Doing both would be perfect of course and maybe some people would say you cannot separate the two.
I arrived in China in September 2010 and have been fortunate over the last year to teach English at a small university in... | [{'question': "In the author's spare time, he _ .", 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['usually learns to cook Chinese food', 'spends long enjoying coffee alone', 'develops fit deeper relationship with his Chinese friends', 'tries his best to know as many local Chinese people as possible']}, {'question': 'Which country may ... |
Are you a creative person?
Are you looking for a challenging and unique work environment?
Picture yourself at CRIENGLISH.com
Positions open to native English Speakers Only
Video reporters/editors:
1. Video editing experience with an understanding of Final Cut Pro software.
2. Resourceful and creative when it comes to f... | [{'question': "What's the purpose of the passage?", 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To advertise a website.', 'To attract some talents.', 'To introduce a radio station.', 'To introduce a company.']}, {'question': 'To apply for the positions above, one must _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['work long hours', 'have related... |
Collections were the inspiration for a project at Thomas Tallis School, which formed part of the Imagine Children's Literature Festival last autumn. Each child (aged 12-13) beatified a box and wrote a story on the subject of collections to throw inside it. The boxes were spread within the Royal Festival Hall's Ballroo... | [{'question': 'What were the children asked to do in the project?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['To meet friends at Thomas Tallis School', 'To write stories on the subject of collections.', 'To encourage visitors to write their own stories.', 'To have their friends for characters in the stories.']}, {'question': 'From t... |
Kabul,Oct.28 (Xinhuanet)--- Unknown armed men in military uniform kidnapped three staff of the United Nations in the Afghan capital city at broad daylight Thursday ,Afghan officials confirmed .
"Three armed men in military uniform _ a UN car in Baraki area ofprefix = st1 /Kabulcity early afternoon and took away thre... | [{'question': 'When did this kidnapping take place?', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['At night', 'In the daytime', 'Early in the morning', 'at dawn']}, {'question': 'What does the underline word _ probably mean ?', 'answer': 'C', 'options': ['destroyed', 'damaged', 'stopped', 'bombed']}, {'question': 'What happened when... |
As the new semester begins, millions of college students across the country are trying hard to remember how best to write a paper or, more likely, how best to delay that paper.
Procrastination is the thief of time and a lot of students suffer from it. They can spend whole days in the library doing nothing but staring i... | [{'question': 'Which behavior belongs to procrastination?', 'answer': 'D', 'options': ['Never dream away the time.', 'Always complete the tasks ahead of time.', 'Never put off till tomorrow what should be done today.', 'Always wait to work until the "good mood" or "good time".']}, {'question': 'According to the passage... |
Along a long path we came to a deep valley, on the far side of which the path led into some very thick bushes. Rather than push through up again and rejoin the path on the far side of the bushes
As I climbed down into the valley a bird flew off h rock on which I had put my hand. On looking at the spot fro... | [{'question': 'According to the text we know that _', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['the writer decided to push through the thick bushes', 'the writer decided to walk along the valley', 'the writer wanted to stop climbing', 'the writer tried to find two eggs']}, {'question': 'When the writer found the eggs, he _ .', ... |
Try imagining what the world will be like in the year 3000. Some serious thinkers are starting to imagine just that.
Bart: I don't know that present-day electronic chips are, but some sort of chips -- I'd guess maybe plastic. Our three-pound brain is definitely a wonder, perhaps the greatest wonder of natural biology. ... | [{'question': 'According to Bart, the brain may be the greatest wonder in the future because _ .', 'answer': 'B', 'options': ['it may weigh as much as 3 pounds', 'it may be driven by plastic chips', 'it may be replaced by robots', 'it may play the music of the mind']}, {'question': 'What does Bart refer to by saying... |
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