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Harrison School Spring Fundraisers
From the zoo to the art museum, Harrison students look forward to spring field trips. Please take part in these school fundraisers to help make these exciting experiences possible.
Share a Harrison Recipe
What is your favorite food? Share your recipe in the Harrison community.
*Ask relatives and friends for a recipe for the school cookbook
*Bring the recipe to Mrs. Voltz in the front. Office either before or after school by February15.
*We will announce the beginning of the sale when the cookbooks arrive. Buy a cookbook for $4.50 to see your friend's recipes. Your family will surely enjoy these delicious dishes.
Try Your Luck in a Raffle
Teddy bears, posters, games and pencils are just some of the prizes for the lucky winners.
*Buy a raffle ticket at the front office for $1.00
*The winners will be announced at the end of the day on March21.
Good luck!
Celebrate at the school Fair
Saturday, May2
10:00a.m.~3:30p.m
Join family and friends on the field behind the playground for a fun-filled day . Race down the huge slide,
Jump or test your skills at one of the many exciting games. Don't forget to stop by one of the food stands for delicious snacks and drinks. Tickets for food and rides will sell for 50 cents each.
With everyone's help , we can make the Harrison fundraisers and field trips successful !</s>How much is the cookbook ?</s>$4.50. | $ 1.00., 50cents., 30cents. |
Harrison School Spring Fundraisers
From the zoo to the art museum, Harrison students look forward to spring field trips. Please take part in these school fundraisers to help make these exciting experiences possible.
Share a Harrison Recipe
What is your favorite food? Share your recipe in the Harrison community.
*Ask relatives and friends for a recipe for the school cookbook
*Bring the recipe to Mrs. Voltz in the front. Office either before or after school by February15.
*We will announce the beginning of the sale when the cookbooks arrive. Buy a cookbook for $4.50 to see your friend's recipes. Your family will surely enjoy these delicious dishes.
Try Your Luck in a Raffle
Teddy bears, posters, games and pencils are just some of the prizes for the lucky winners.
*Buy a raffle ticket at the front office for $1.00
*The winners will be announced at the end of the day on March21.
Good luck!
Celebrate at the school Fair
Saturday, May2
10:00a.m.~3:30p.m
Join family and friends on the field behind the playground for a fun-filled day . Race down the huge slide,
Jump or test your skills at one of the many exciting games. Don't forget to stop by one of the food stands for delicious snacks and drinks. Tickets for food and rides will sell for 50 cents each.
With everyone's help , we can make the Harrison fundraisers and field trips successful !</s>Where can the students buy raffle tickets ?</s>At the front office. | In the main building, At the School Fair?, Behind the playground |
Harrison School Spring Fundraisers
From the zoo to the art museum, Harrison students look forward to spring field trips. Please take part in these school fundraisers to help make these exciting experiences possible.
Share a Harrison Recipe
What is your favorite food? Share your recipe in the Harrison community.
*Ask relatives and friends for a recipe for the school cookbook
*Bring the recipe to Mrs. Voltz in the front. Office either before or after school by February15.
*We will announce the beginning of the sale when the cookbooks arrive. Buy a cookbook for $4.50 to see your friend's recipes. Your family will surely enjoy these delicious dishes.
Try Your Luck in a Raffle
Teddy bears, posters, games and pencils are just some of the prizes for the lucky winners.
*Buy a raffle ticket at the front office for $1.00
*The winners will be announced at the end of the day on March21.
Good luck!
Celebrate at the school Fair
Saturday, May2
10:00a.m.~3:30p.m
Join family and friends on the field behind the playground for a fun-filled day . Race down the huge slide,
Jump or test your skills at one of the many exciting games. Don't forget to stop by one of the food stands for delicious snacks and drinks. Tickets for food and rides will sell for 50 cents each.
With everyone's help , we can make the Harrison fundraisers and field trips successful !</s>When is the School Fair?</s>On May 2. | On April 10., On February 15., On March 21. |
Sang Lan is a former member of the national women's gymnastic team. She hurt herself seriously in a competition at the Goodwill Games held in Long Island, New York in 1998. She has been on a wheelchair since then.
Although she was disabled, Sang Lan believed that she would walk again one day. She kept on exercising all year round, and was sure that she would stand up. When she was in New York, she caught the hearts of Americans. Many people called her "a brave and confident girl". She became an international symbol of courage and was very popular in the United States.
The brave girl has been a college student in Peking University now. Her dream of going to college has come true.
"'Get up from where you fall' is the most ordinary thing for a gymnast. And it's my motto ." Sang said, "I'll spend my time scientifically and work hard on my studies so as to be a winner in life."
,.</s>From the story we know that Sang Lan _ now.</s>is studying in a university | is living in New York, is a sports girl, is in the sports club |
Sang Lan is a former member of the national women's gymnastic team. She hurt herself seriously in a competition at the Goodwill Games held in Long Island, New York in 1998. She has been on a wheelchair since then.
Although she was disabled, Sang Lan believed that she would walk again one day. She kept on exercising all year round, and was sure that she would stand up. When she was in New York, she caught the hearts of Americans. Many people called her "a brave and confident girl". She became an international symbol of courage and was very popular in the United States.
The brave girl has been a college student in Peking University now. Her dream of going to college has come true.
"'Get up from where you fall' is the most ordinary thing for a gymnast. And it's my motto ." Sang said, "I'll spend my time scientifically and work hard on my studies so as to be a winner in life."
,.</s>The accident happened _ .</s>in New York | in Beijing, in Peking University, in England |
Sang Lan is a former member of the national women's gymnastic team. She hurt herself seriously in a competition at the Goodwill Games held in Long Island, New York in 1998. She has been on a wheelchair since then.
Although she was disabled, Sang Lan believed that she would walk again one day. She kept on exercising all year round, and was sure that she would stand up. When she was in New York, she caught the hearts of Americans. Many people called her "a brave and confident girl". She became an international symbol of courage and was very popular in the United States.
The brave girl has been a college student in Peking University now. Her dream of going to college has come true.
"'Get up from where you fall' is the most ordinary thing for a gymnast. And it's my motto ." Sang said, "I'll spend my time scientifically and work hard on my studies so as to be a winner in life."
,.</s>Sang Lan became an international symbol of courage because she _ .</s>faces the challenges bravely | was always smiling, was hurt badly, was an athlete |
Sang Lan is a former member of the national women's gymnastic team. She hurt herself seriously in a competition at the Goodwill Games held in Long Island, New York in 1998. She has been on a wheelchair since then.
Although she was disabled, Sang Lan believed that she would walk again one day. She kept on exercising all year round, and was sure that she would stand up. When she was in New York, she caught the hearts of Americans. Many people called her "a brave and confident girl". She became an international symbol of courage and was very popular in the United States.
The brave girl has been a college student in Peking University now. Her dream of going to college has come true.
"'Get up from where you fall' is the most ordinary thing for a gymnast. And it's my motto ." Sang said, "I'll spend my time scientifically and work hard on my studies so as to be a winner in life."
,.</s>The best title for the passage is _ .</s>An Able Girl | A Brave Girl, A Beautiful Girl, A Sick Girl |
Hi! My name is Robert and I live in Chicago. My school is called Parkside Elementary. It is Jake and Elizabeth's school too. Michael and Trevor's school is called Lincoln Middle School. In the USA many students go to elementary school between the ages of 5-10, then middle school between the ages of 11-13, and then a four year high school, and last but not least, many people go to college or vocational school. Our elementary school starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:20 pm. We go to school on Monday through Fridays and have the weekends off.
Some of the favorite sports here in America are basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, and more. But, my favorite sport is football. My favorite player in the NFL (National Football League) is Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears ( the Bears are my favorite team too).
Americans wear jeans, a shirt, socks, shoes, and sometimes a hat. I usually wear a baseball hat, my favorite pants, and my favorite shirt. My pants have 4 pockets on it, and my shirt has red and black stripes on it.
There is no common agreement in the west about the best method of education. Many _ can be found among parents, teachers, and students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR02www.qzjyzx.com2/italy.html
http://www.cfl.cqu.edu.cn/jpkc/kj/xb/xb2/2-1/culturalnotes.htm</s>Students in elementary school stay at school for about _ days.</s>five | four, six, seven |
Hi! My name is Robert and I live in Chicago. My school is called Parkside Elementary. It is Jake and Elizabeth's school too. Michael and Trevor's school is called Lincoln Middle School. In the USA many students go to elementary school between the ages of 5-10, then middle school between the ages of 11-13, and then a four year high school, and last but not least, many people go to college or vocational school. Our elementary school starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:20 pm. We go to school on Monday through Fridays and have the weekends off.
Some of the favorite sports here in America are basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, and more. But, my favorite sport is football. My favorite player in the NFL (National Football League) is Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears ( the Bears are my favorite team too).
Americans wear jeans, a shirt, socks, shoes, and sometimes a hat. I usually wear a baseball hat, my favorite pants, and my favorite shirt. My pants have 4 pockets on it, and my shirt has red and black stripes on it.
There is no common agreement in the west about the best method of education. Many _ can be found among parents, teachers, and students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR02www.qzjyzx.com2/italy.html
http://www.cfl.cqu.edu.cn/jpkc/kj/xb/xb2/2-1/culturalnotes.htm</s>The writer's favorite sport is _ .</s>football | basketball, baseball, hockey |
Hi! My name is Robert and I live in Chicago. My school is called Parkside Elementary. It is Jake and Elizabeth's school too. Michael and Trevor's school is called Lincoln Middle School. In the USA many students go to elementary school between the ages of 5-10, then middle school between the ages of 11-13, and then a four year high school, and last but not least, many people go to college or vocational school. Our elementary school starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:20 pm. We go to school on Monday through Fridays and have the weekends off.
Some of the favorite sports here in America are basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, and more. But, my favorite sport is football. My favorite player in the NFL (National Football League) is Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears ( the Bears are my favorite team too).
Americans wear jeans, a shirt, socks, shoes, and sometimes a hat. I usually wear a baseball hat, my favorite pants, and my favorite shirt. My pants have 4 pockets on it, and my shirt has red and black stripes on it.
There is no common agreement in the west about the best method of education. Many _ can be found among parents, teachers, and students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR02www.qzjyzx.com2/italy.html
http://www.cfl.cqu.edu.cn/jpkc/kj/xb/xb2/2-1/culturalnotes.htm</s>The third passage mainly tells us _ .</s>the writer's favorite clothes | the writer's favorite sports, the writer's favorite food, the writer's favorite color |
As we know, Chongqing has changed a lot. Most of the people feel much safer now. More and more trees are being planted in the city. And every day you can see many old people play sports everywhere. The change makes the people in the city live a happy life. The small survey below is from the people who live in Chongqing. One hundred persons were chosen to answer the questions last week.
What they want Health Safety Food
52% 33% 15%
Where they like to live In a quieter place In a busier place In a greener place
15% 5% 80%
What they think of working in the city Bad Good No idea
8% 80% 12%
Whether they plan to change their living places Yes No Difficult to say
39% 41% 20%</s>From the survey, _ of the people in Chongqing care about health.</s>52% | 41%, 80%, 39% |
As we know, Chongqing has changed a lot. Most of the people feel much safer now. More and more trees are being planted in the city. And every day you can see many old people play sports everywhere. The change makes the people in the city live a happy life. The small survey below is from the people who live in Chongqing. One hundred persons were chosen to answer the questions last week.
What they want Health Safety Food
52% 33% 15%
Where they like to live In a quieter place In a busier place In a greener place
15% 5% 80%
What they think of working in the city Bad Good No idea
8% 80% 12%
Whether they plan to change their living places Yes No Difficult to say
39% 41% 20%</s>Most people think working in Chongqing is _ .</s>good | bad, hard, sad |
As we know, Chongqing has changed a lot. Most of the people feel much safer now. More and more trees are being planted in the city. And every day you can see many old people play sports everywhere. The change makes the people in the city live a happy life. The small survey below is from the people who live in Chongqing. One hundred persons were chosen to answer the questions last week.
What they want Health Safety Food
52% 33% 15%
Where they like to live In a quieter place In a busier place In a greener place
15% 5% 80%
What they think of working in the city Bad Good No idea
8% 80% 12%
Whether they plan to change their living places Yes No Difficult to say
39% 41% 20%</s>From the survey, we know most people want to live _ .</s>in a greener place | in a busier place, in a quieter place, on the mountain |
As we know, Chongqing has changed a lot. Most of the people feel much safer now. More and more trees are being planted in the city. And every day you can see many old people play sports everywhere. The change makes the people in the city live a happy life. The small survey below is from the people who live in Chongqing. One hundred persons were chosen to answer the questions last week.
What they want Health Safety Food
52% 33% 15%
Where they like to live In a quieter place In a busier place In a greener place
15% 5% 80%
What they think of working in the city Bad Good No idea
8% 80% 12%
Whether they plan to change their living places Yes No Difficult to say
39% 41% 20%</s>According to the passage and the survey, we know that _ .</s>the change in Chongqing makes people enjoy living there | most people plan to change their living places, in Chongqing all the people have a lot of food, the people in Chongqing don't like planting trees |
People eat different things in different parts of the world.
In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supp-er. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables.
The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw fish. In Africa, maize is the most important food. People there make maize into flour .From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.
In western countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.</s>This passage is about _ .</s>food | drink, clothes, ways of life |
People eat different things in different parts of the world.
In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supp-er. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables.
The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw fish. In Africa, maize is the most important food. People there make maize into flour .From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.
In western countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.</s>Who sometimes eat fish when it isn't cooked?</s>People in Japan | People in China, People in Africa, People in Britain |
People eat different things in different parts of the world.
In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supp-er. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables.
The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw fish. In Africa, maize is the most important food. People there make maize into flour .From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.
In western countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.</s>The most important food for African people is _ .</s>maize | rice, fish, vegetable |
People eat different things in different parts of the world.
In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supp-er. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables.
The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw fish. In Africa, maize is the most important food. People there make maize into flour .From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.
In western countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.</s>Which of the following countries is called " a western country"?</s>Australia | One of the countries in Africa, Japan, China |
People eat different things in different parts of the world.
In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supp-er. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables.
The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw fish. In Africa, maize is the most important food. People there make maize into flour .From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.
In western countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.</s>People eat "take-away" food _ .</s>A, B and C | at home, on their way to school, in their offices |
Wang Bing's father began smoking when he was in college. His friend passed him his first cigarette . He has now been smoking for more than 30 years. It's an example of how young people are introduced to cigarettes,except that nowadays smokers develop their habit at an even younger age. It has become a main worry in China that many teenagers begin to smoke. A showed that 22. 5 % of the middle school students questioned had tried smoking and 15. 8% of them smoked regularly . For many teenagers, smoking is a symbol of being an adult,maturity and attractiveness because the images who they love best often smoke on screen.
The social environment also plays an important role in attracting teenagers, to smoking. They are used to seeing their elders, especially male family members, smoking at home. Many of them imitate adult behavior and become new smokers.
To increase the price of cigarettes is a useful way to reduce the number of young smokers, as teenagers have no enough money to spend on them.
Another way is to teach the teenagers to refuse cigarettes. A survey shows that 92. 5% of the students know smoking will be bad for their health. If we tell them, in a proper way, most of them may give up smoking.
All in all, the society, the government, the school and the family should join together to take the responsibility for an anti-smoking act aimed at teenagers,not just to put empty words and warnings on cigarette packs.</s>What's the main idea of this passage?</s>The teenage smoking has become a serious problem in China. | The teenagers think smoking is a symbol of being an adult and maturity., The social environment encourages the teenagers to smoke., The teenagers should be taught to refuse to smoke. |
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals . If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.
In case you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.
These non-verbal signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.</s>According to the writer, body language is very _ .</s>helpful in communication | simple to learn, negative to be used, hard to understand |
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals . If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.
In case you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.
These non-verbal signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.</s>According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?</s>Body language can show your emotion. | Body language is uncomfortable., What people are saying is not important, To send wrong signals is not body language |
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals . If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.
In case you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.
These non-verbal signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.</s>We can infer that the writer will most probably talk about _ next.</s>examples of how to understand body language correctly. | what the wrong body language signals are, numbers about how many people wrongly use body language, an analysis of why people wrongly understand body language |
A middle school organized a "No TV Week" program. All the teachers, parents and students worked together for this program and most of them found it to be a very good one. The headmaster said, "The idea was not to stop watching TV _ but for the students just to find how much time they watch TV and try to use the time for other things." What did the students say about this "No TV Week"? One boy said, "I can't believe I haven't watch TV for a week, but it's been fun doing it." A girl student said, "I'm going to give up all TV program except for 'Our Animal World' and other language-teaching program. I'm really pleased that I have more time to do things like walking and thinking. I enjoy this 'No TV Week' very much..." But not all the students thought it was good. Here one student Paul said something different, "I don't like 'No TV Week' because I like watching TV. I have lots of favorite programs and I don't want to miss them. But we have to do it."</s>_ people express their ideas in the passage.</s>five | two, three, four |
A middle school organized a "No TV Week" program. All the teachers, parents and students worked together for this program and most of them found it to be a very good one. The headmaster said, "The idea was not to stop watching TV _ but for the students just to find how much time they watch TV and try to use the time for other things." What did the students say about this "No TV Week"? One boy said, "I can't believe I haven't watch TV for a week, but it's been fun doing it." A girl student said, "I'm going to give up all TV program except for 'Our Animal World' and other language-teaching program. I'm really pleased that I have more time to do things like walking and thinking. I enjoy this 'No TV Week' very much..." But not all the students thought it was good. Here one student Paul said something different, "I don't like 'No TV Week' because I like watching TV. I have lots of favorite programs and I don't want to miss them. But we have to do it."</s>All the students like the program except --------</s>Paul | Clark, David, Sonia |
A middle school organized a "No TV Week" program. All the teachers, parents and students worked together for this program and most of them found it to be a very good one. The headmaster said, "The idea was not to stop watching TV _ but for the students just to find how much time they watch TV and try to use the time for other things." What did the students say about this "No TV Week"? One boy said, "I can't believe I haven't watch TV for a week, but it's been fun doing it." A girl student said, "I'm going to give up all TV program except for 'Our Animal World' and other language-teaching program. I'm really pleased that I have more time to do things like walking and thinking. I enjoy this 'No TV Week' very much..." But not all the students thought it was good. Here one student Paul said something different, "I don't like 'No TV Week' because I like watching TV. I have lots of favorite programs and I don't want to miss them. But we have to do it."</s>Maybe a (an) _ writes the passage.</s>reporter | policeman, doctor, actor |
There are many colours in nature. But do you know that a colour has weight? I think you'll say "no". But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe, you may do a small experiment .
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the boxes. Wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why does it happen? A scientist found that different colours have different weight in a man's mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That is to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind. The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white. The scientists told us that colours also have smell. Can you smell the colour? Of course not. Then why did the scientists say so? That is because every colour represents a kind of light wave ------ a certain wavelength . It reaches our brain through organs
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colour they like, and _ the colour they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpapers and furniture for two hours, you'll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only one hour. Another example, if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room, his temperature will fall. That means our body temperature will change when we see different colours.</s>Which is the lightest colour in a man's mind?</s>White | Red, Blue, Green |
There are many colours in nature. But do you know that a colour has weight? I think you'll say "no". But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe, you may do a small experiment .
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the boxes. Wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why does it happen? A scientist found that different colours have different weight in a man's mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That is to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind. The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white. The scientists told us that colours also have smell. Can you smell the colour? Of course not. Then why did the scientists say so? That is because every colour represents a kind of light wave ------ a certain wavelength . It reaches our brain through organs
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colour they like, and _ the colour they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpapers and furniture for two hours, you'll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only one hour. Another example, if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room, his temperature will fall. That means our body temperature will change when we see different colours.</s>Which of the following is NOT true?</s>The colour you don't like will keep you healthy. | Different colours have different weights in a man's mind., The colour "blue" is the second heaviest colour in a man's mind., People can't smell the colours. |
There are many colours in nature. But do you know that a colour has weight? I think you'll say "no". But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe, you may do a small experiment .
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the boxes. Wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why does it happen? A scientist found that different colours have different weight in a man's mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That is to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind. The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white. The scientists told us that colours also have smell. Can you smell the colour? Of course not. Then why did the scientists say so? That is because every colour represents a kind of light wave ------ a certain wavelength . It reaches our brain through organs
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colour they like, and _ the colour they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpapers and furniture for two hours, you'll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only one hour. Another example, if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room, his temperature will fall. That means our body temperature will change when we see different colours.</s>What will happen when you get into a cool coloured room from a warm coloured room?</s>Your temperature will fall. | You will feel excited., You will be happy and contened., You will be nervous. |
There are many colours in nature. But do you know that a colour has weight? I think you'll say "no". But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe, you may do a small experiment .
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the boxes. Wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why does it happen? A scientist found that different colours have different weight in a man's mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That is to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind. The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white. The scientists told us that colours also have smell. Can you smell the colour? Of course not. Then why did the scientists say so? That is because every colour represents a kind of light wave ------ a certain wavelength . It reaches our brain through organs
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colour they like, and _ the colour they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpapers and furniture for two hours, you'll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only one hour. Another example, if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room, his temperature will fall. That means our body temperature will change when we see different colours.</s>According to the passage, how long will you feel if you stay in a red room for an hour?</s>Two hours. | Fours hours, Six hours, Eight hours. |
Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and TVs. And, to some people, rock bands are also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machines or use them over a period of time? Doctors find that noise pollution can influence both our health and behavior. It can cause high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep problems, and other harmful effects.
Scientists use a unit of measure called a decibel to measure the loudness of a sound. The sound of a quiet room, for example, measures 35 decibels. Talk measures between 40 to 65 decibels. Sounds from traffic and from some rock bands can measure over 120 decibels. Noise at this high level causes the greatest hearing loss.
How do we reduce noise damage? Turn down your music player or wear ear muffs when you are working in a noisy environment. Ear muffs for human can protect against noise pollution.</s>According to the passage, noise is .</s>loud sound that people don't want | terrible sound, any kind of sound, all sounds that you can hear |
Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and TVs. And, to some people, rock bands are also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machines or use them over a period of time? Doctors find that noise pollution can influence both our health and behavior. It can cause high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep problems, and other harmful effects.
Scientists use a unit of measure called a decibel to measure the loudness of a sound. The sound of a quiet room, for example, measures 35 decibels. Talk measures between 40 to 65 decibels. Sounds from traffic and from some rock bands can measure over 120 decibels. Noise at this high level causes the greatest hearing loss.
How do we reduce noise damage? Turn down your music player or wear ear muffs when you are working in a noisy environment. Ear muffs for human can protect against noise pollution.</s>Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?</s>A decibel is a unit that measures sound. | In fact, a decibel is also a kind of noise., A person who hates sound belongs to decibels., Machines that make loud noise are called decibels. |
Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and TVs. And, to some people, rock bands are also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machines or use them over a period of time? Doctors find that noise pollution can influence both our health and behavior. It can cause high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep problems, and other harmful effects.
Scientists use a unit of measure called a decibel to measure the loudness of a sound. The sound of a quiet room, for example, measures 35 decibels. Talk measures between 40 to 65 decibels. Sounds from traffic and from some rock bands can measure over 120 decibels. Noise at this high level causes the greatest hearing loss.
How do we reduce noise damage? Turn down your music player or wear ear muffs when you are working in a noisy environment. Ear muffs for human can protect against noise pollution.</s>According to the passage, loud noises can .</s>cause a loss of hearing | stop machines, improve people's hearing, help people to sleep better |
Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and TVs. And, to some people, rock bands are also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machines or use them over a period of time? Doctors find that noise pollution can influence both our health and behavior. It can cause high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep problems, and other harmful effects.
Scientists use a unit of measure called a decibel to measure the loudness of a sound. The sound of a quiet room, for example, measures 35 decibels. Talk measures between 40 to 65 decibels. Sounds from traffic and from some rock bands can measure over 120 decibels. Noise at this high level causes the greatest hearing loss.
How do we reduce noise damage? Turn down your music player or wear ear muffs when you are working in a noisy environment. Ear muffs for human can protect against noise pollution.</s>We can infer from the passage that .</s>noise is a serious problem | noise is only from traffic, any sound can hurt people, rock music doesn't belong to noise |
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:
reading aloud each night
including children in everyday conversations
listening to your child
reading your child's writing
using a dictionary
encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents
trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer
practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.
The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.</s>This passage is mainly written for _ .</s>parents | children, students, teachers |
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:
reading aloud each night
including children in everyday conversations
listening to your child
reading your child's writing
using a dictionary
encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents
trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer
practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.
The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.</s>From this passage we know parents can help their children improve _ .</s>reading and writing skills | listening and writing skills, reading and listening skills, listening and speaking skills |
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:
reading aloud each night
including children in everyday conversations
listening to your child
reading your child's writing
using a dictionary
encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents
trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer
practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.
The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.</s>_ is NOT mentioned in the tips above.</s>Joining the English club | Reading aloud each night, Reading your child's writing, Writing letters and e-mails |
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:
reading aloud each night
including children in everyday conversations
listening to your child
reading your child's writing
using a dictionary
encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents
trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer
practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.
The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.</s>Helping your children read and write can't _ .</s>replace their teacher | make them use English correctly, increase their vocabulary, improve their confidence |
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:
reading aloud each night
including children in everyday conversations
listening to your child
reading your child's writing
using a dictionary
encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents
trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer
practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.
The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.</s>Which is the best title for the passage?</s>Helping Your Child Read and Write | How to Read and Write, Practice Reading and Writing, How to Teach Your Child |
Selecting a proper summer camp for your child is not an easy task. You have to consider too many factors . Remember, you are sending your kid to a summer camp not just to let him enjoy himself but also to help him become confident. So you should try to select a summer camp for your kid so that after he returns from the camp, the first thing that he asks you is when you will send him again for camping. Let us see how you can pick the best summer camp for your child.
Search the Internet
If you browse the Internet, you will find a number of websites of summer camps where you can find all the detailed information about the camps. For example, how much the whole camping will cost, where the camps are, what children can do in the camps and what additional facilities they can provide. Don't forget to read the comments of parents who have sent their children to those camps and pay attention to how they find those camps.
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Some camp organizers prefer advertisements in newspapers. Some of the organizers even invite famous people to their camps to communicate with kids. You should keep an eye in the summer camp advertisements in newspapers so that you could pick a suitable one for your kid.
Ask for advice from your child's school teachers
Go to your kid's school and ask his teachers whether they can give you names of some of the summer camps they consider to be the best.
Know the interest of your child
While searching, you will come across different types of camps. They are organized according to the nature and interest of children like a music camp, a sports camp, etc. So it is very important to know what your child is interested in before picking a summer camp.</s>We can know that in the writer's opinion, '</s>the purpose of a summer camp is not only for children to have fun | finding a proper summer camp for children is not difficult, what other parents think about a camp on the Internet is not believable, children usually don't have to go again after returning from a summer camp |
Hi, I am Grace. I have some nice photos.
The first is the photo of my family. The boy is my brother, Bill and the girl is me. And these are my parents. Now we are in Bill's room. We can see his model phone on the bed. His brown trousers are also on it, under his phone.
The second is photo of my friend. Her name is Helen. She's 14. And we are the same age. Helen has hat. But the hat is on the floor. It looks like my black cat.
In the third photo is my cousin, David. He is in the library. He has some books on the desk. They are all about dogs. Do you know why?</s>In the first photo we can see _ people.</s>four | three, five, six |
Hi, I am Grace. I have some nice photos.
The first is the photo of my family. The boy is my brother, Bill and the girl is me. And these are my parents. Now we are in Bill's room. We can see his model phone on the bed. His brown trousers are also on it, under his phone.
The second is photo of my friend. Her name is Helen. She's 14. And we are the same age. Helen has hat. But the hat is on the floor. It looks like my black cat.
In the third photo is my cousin, David. He is in the library. He has some books on the desk. They are all about dogs. Do you know why?</s>Bill's trousers are _ .</s>on the bed | on the desk, on the floor, on the phone |
Hi, I am Grace. I have some nice photos.
The first is the photo of my family. The boy is my brother, Bill and the girl is me. And these are my parents. Now we are in Bill's room. We can see his model phone on the bed. His brown trousers are also on it, under his phone.
The second is photo of my friend. Her name is Helen. She's 14. And we are the same age. Helen has hat. But the hat is on the floor. It looks like my black cat.
In the third photo is my cousin, David. He is in the library. He has some books on the desk. They are all about dogs. Do you know why?</s>The second photo tells us that Helen's hat is _</s>black | white, brown, yellow |
Hi, I am Grace. I have some nice photos.
The first is the photo of my family. The boy is my brother, Bill and the girl is me. And these are my parents. Now we are in Bill's room. We can see his model phone on the bed. His brown trousers are also on it, under his phone.
The second is photo of my friend. Her name is Helen. She's 14. And we are the same age. Helen has hat. But the hat is on the floor. It looks like my black cat.
In the third photo is my cousin, David. He is in the library. He has some books on the desk. They are all about dogs. Do you know why?</s>From the third photo, we know maybe David likes _ .</s>dogs | models, hats, cats |
Hi, I am Grace. I have some nice photos.
The first is the photo of my family. The boy is my brother, Bill and the girl is me. And these are my parents. Now we are in Bill's room. We can see his model phone on the bed. His brown trousers are also on it, under his phone.
The second is photo of my friend. Her name is Helen. She's 14. And we are the same age. Helen has hat. But the hat is on the floor. It looks like my black cat.
In the third photo is my cousin, David. He is in the library. He has some books on the desk. They are all about dogs. Do you know why?</s>Which of the following is RIGHT?</s>Grace is 14 now. | David's books are everywhere., Bill has a small dog., Helen's cat is in Bill's room. |
Do you want to know how and why a fall leaf changes color? We first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are the world's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots and take CO2from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and CO2into glucose , a kind of sugar. Plants use it as food for energy and growing.
A chemical called _ in the leaves gives plants their green colour. As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and trees "know" to begin getting ready for winter.
During winter, there is not enough sunlight or water. Trees rest during this time and live on the food they store during the summer. They begin to shut down their food-making factories. As the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves, we begin to see yellow and orange leaves.
The bright reds and purples we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples , sunlight and the cool nights of autumn turn the glucose in the leaves into a red colour. And we can enjoy the beautiful red leaves during autumn.</s>The leaves turn yellow because they are short of _ .</s>sunlight and water | glucose and energy, water and CO2, sunlight and CO2 |
Do you want to know how and why a fall leaf changes color? We first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are the world's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots and take CO2from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and CO2into glucose , a kind of sugar. Plants use it as food for energy and growing.
A chemical called _ in the leaves gives plants their green colour. As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and trees "know" to begin getting ready for winter.
During winter, there is not enough sunlight or water. Trees rest during this time and live on the food they store during the summer. They begin to shut down their food-making factories. As the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves, we begin to see yellow and orange leaves.
The bright reds and purples we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples , sunlight and the cool nights of autumn turn the glucose in the leaves into a red colour. And we can enjoy the beautiful red leaves during autumn.</s>Which of the following is NOT true?</s>Trees begin to stop making food in summer. | When autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter., During winter some of yellow and orange colors are still in the leaves., During winter trees live on the food they store in summer. |
Do you want to know how and why a fall leaf changes color? We first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are the world's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots and take CO2from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and CO2into glucose , a kind of sugar. Plants use it as food for energy and growing.
A chemical called _ in the leaves gives plants their green colour. As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and trees "know" to begin getting ready for winter.
During winter, there is not enough sunlight or water. Trees rest during this time and live on the food they store during the summer. They begin to shut down their food-making factories. As the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves, we begin to see yellow and orange leaves.
The bright reds and purples we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples , sunlight and the cool nights of autumn turn the glucose in the leaves into a red colour. And we can enjoy the beautiful red leaves during autumn.</s>This passage tells us _ .</s>not all the colors of the leaves are from chlorophyll | the plants can grow well only with the sunlight, there are all kinds of plants on the earth, maple leaves change the color as other trees |
"Can I stay home from school today? I'm ill," he tells his mum. His mother touches his head.
"OK, but you will have to look after yourself. I am going to work now," she says.
After the front door closes, Jack springs out of bed. He takes off the three warm sweaters he is wearing and puts on a T-shirt and shorts.
Then he runs for the kitchen . He is very hungry.
After breakfast, Jack turns on the TV. He watches some cartoons and a VCD all the morning.
At eleven he calls his friend Tom, who is "ill" too. Tom says he will come over after lunch.
The two boys play computer games all the afternoon. Tom has to leave at 4 o'clock, as his mother usually gets home early.
Next day, Jack says he feels much better and goes to school. Their Maths teacher Miss Clark says with a smile, "We are having the Maths test now, class. Too many students were at home yesterday."</s>Jack doesn't go to school today because _ .</s>he doesn't want to have a Maths test | he wants to stay at home, he wants to watch TV, he is ill |
"Can I stay home from school today? I'm ill," he tells his mum. His mother touches his head.
"OK, but you will have to look after yourself. I am going to work now," she says.
After the front door closes, Jack springs out of bed. He takes off the three warm sweaters he is wearing and puts on a T-shirt and shorts.
Then he runs for the kitchen . He is very hungry.
After breakfast, Jack turns on the TV. He watches some cartoons and a VCD all the morning.
At eleven he calls his friend Tom, who is "ill" too. Tom says he will come over after lunch.
The two boys play computer games all the afternoon. Tom has to leave at 4 o'clock, as his mother usually gets home early.
Next day, Jack says he feels much better and goes to school. Their Maths teacher Miss Clark says with a smile, "We are having the Maths test now, class. Too many students were at home yesterday."</s>From the story we know _ .</s>Tom is in the same class with Jack. | the two boys play computer games all day., Tom's mother will get home at 4 o'clock., Tom is also ill and stays at his home. |
"Can I stay home from school today? I'm ill," he tells his mum. His mother touches his head.
"OK, but you will have to look after yourself. I am going to work now," she says.
After the front door closes, Jack springs out of bed. He takes off the three warm sweaters he is wearing and puts on a T-shirt and shorts.
Then he runs for the kitchen . He is very hungry.
After breakfast, Jack turns on the TV. He watches some cartoons and a VCD all the morning.
At eleven he calls his friend Tom, who is "ill" too. Tom says he will come over after lunch.
The two boys play computer games all the afternoon. Tom has to leave at 4 o'clock, as his mother usually gets home early.
Next day, Jack says he feels much better and goes to school. Their Maths teacher Miss Clark says with a smile, "We are having the Maths test now, class. Too many students were at home yesterday."</s>When Jack hears Miss Clark says they are having the Maths test, he is very _ .</s>unhappy | interested, ill, happy |
It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some time over the winter months, but never receive snow regularly or in the same quantities every year. Britain is one such country, for which the arrival of snow quite simply creates problems. Within hours of the first snowfall, however light, roads are blocked, trains and buses stop in the middle of traffic. Normal communications are affected as well, telephone calls become difficult and the post immediately takes more time than usual. Almost within hours, there are also shortages -- bread, vegetables and other things -- not because all these things can no longer be produced or sent to shops, but mainly because people are frightened, and go out to store up these commodities , "just for fear that something bad should happen."
Why then does snow have this effect? After all, the Swiss, Austrians and Canadians don't have such problems. It is simply because there is not enough planning and preparation. We need money to buy equipment to deal with snow and ice. To keep the roads clear, for example, requires snow ploughs and machines to spread salt. The reason why a country like Britain does not buy some ploughs is that they are only used for a few days in any one year, and the money could be more useful in other things such as hospitals, education or helping the old.</s>According to the writer, Britain is a country _ .</s>which is not well prepared for snow | which has regular snow, for which snow is not a problem, for which snow is a wonder |
It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some time over the winter months, but never receive snow regularly or in the same quantities every year. Britain is one such country, for which the arrival of snow quite simply creates problems. Within hours of the first snowfall, however light, roads are blocked, trains and buses stop in the middle of traffic. Normal communications are affected as well, telephone calls become difficult and the post immediately takes more time than usual. Almost within hours, there are also shortages -- bread, vegetables and other things -- not because all these things can no longer be produced or sent to shops, but mainly because people are frightened, and go out to store up these commodities , "just for fear that something bad should happen."
Why then does snow have this effect? After all, the Swiss, Austrians and Canadians don't have such problems. It is simply because there is not enough planning and preparation. We need money to buy equipment to deal with snow and ice. To keep the roads clear, for example, requires snow ploughs and machines to spread salt. The reason why a country like Britain does not buy some ploughs is that they are only used for a few days in any one year, and the money could be more useful in other things such as hospitals, education or helping the old.</s>The arrival of snow in Britain affects all of the following except _</s>service quality | traffic, communication, food supplies |
It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some time over the winter months, but never receive snow regularly or in the same quantities every year. Britain is one such country, for which the arrival of snow quite simply creates problems. Within hours of the first snowfall, however light, roads are blocked, trains and buses stop in the middle of traffic. Normal communications are affected as well, telephone calls become difficult and the post immediately takes more time than usual. Almost within hours, there are also shortages -- bread, vegetables and other things -- not because all these things can no longer be produced or sent to shops, but mainly because people are frightened, and go out to store up these commodities , "just for fear that something bad should happen."
Why then does snow have this effect? After all, the Swiss, Austrians and Canadians don't have such problems. It is simply because there is not enough planning and preparation. We need money to buy equipment to deal with snow and ice. To keep the roads clear, for example, requires snow ploughs and machines to spread salt. The reason why a country like Britain does not buy some ploughs is that they are only used for a few days in any one year, and the money could be more useful in other things such as hospitals, education or helping the old.</s>After a few hours' snowing there are often shortages of food because _</s>people buy as much as they can | shops have closed down, farmers can't produce any more, people eat more vegetables in winter |
It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some time over the winter months, but never receive snow regularly or in the same quantities every year. Britain is one such country, for which the arrival of snow quite simply creates problems. Within hours of the first snowfall, however light, roads are blocked, trains and buses stop in the middle of traffic. Normal communications are affected as well, telephone calls become difficult and the post immediately takes more time than usual. Almost within hours, there are also shortages -- bread, vegetables and other things -- not because all these things can no longer be produced or sent to shops, but mainly because people are frightened, and go out to store up these commodities , "just for fear that something bad should happen."
Why then does snow have this effect? After all, the Swiss, Austrians and Canadians don't have such problems. It is simply because there is not enough planning and preparation. We need money to buy equipment to deal with snow and ice. To keep the roads clear, for example, requires snow ploughs and machines to spread salt. The reason why a country like Britain does not buy some ploughs is that they are only used for a few days in any one year, and the money could be more useful in other things such as hospitals, education or helping the old.</s>The first reason that the British don't buy snow ploughs is that _</s>snow ploughs are not used often | spreading salt is good enough, old people need more money, the hospital is more important |
As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US middle school students need a quiet place to study. But games, computers and TVs are all around kids at home. So the homework club is just for them to do their homework. The club is quiet and it's good for students to study. Some teachers are there, too. They can answer students' questions and help with their homework. If students finish their homework, they will get a _ . It's always students' favorite food. Then they can go home and play games or watch TV happily.
,.</s>What is the best title of the passage?</s>The homework club. | Clubs in the US middle schools., Students and homework., Study and hobbies. |
As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US middle school students need a quiet place to study. But games, computers and TVs are all around kids at home. So the homework club is just for them to do their homework. The club is quiet and it's good for students to study. Some teachers are there, too. They can answer students' questions and help with their homework. If students finish their homework, they will get a _ . It's always students' favorite food. Then they can go home and play games or watch TV happily.
,.</s>The students in the US middle schools can go to the homework club _ .</s>in the afternoon | in the morning, at noon, at night |
As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US middle school students need a quiet place to study. But games, computers and TVs are all around kids at home. So the homework club is just for them to do their homework. The club is quiet and it's good for students to study. Some teachers are there, too. They can answer students' questions and help with their homework. If students finish their homework, they will get a _ . It's always students' favorite food. Then they can go home and play games or watch TV happily.
,.</s>What can the students do in the homework club?</s>Do their homework. | Learn to swim., Play the guitar., Watch TV. |
As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US middle school students need a quiet place to study. But games, computers and TVs are all around kids at home. So the homework club is just for them to do their homework. The club is quiet and it's good for students to study. Some teachers are there, too. They can answer students' questions and help with their homework. If students finish their homework, they will get a _ . It's always students' favorite food. Then they can go home and play games or watch TV happily.
,.</s>Which is NOT true about the homework club?</s>All the US middle school students like the homework club. | The homework club is popular in the US middle school., It's good for students to study in the homework club., The teachers in the homework club can help the students study. |
The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cutting, weighing, and making. The big boy felt a bit strange , but he said nothing. He just sat quietly and waited.
The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the young man did the same job.
A month went by, and the young man felt more and more boring because of holding the same stone.
One morning, the gemologist came and asked him to hold out his hand, he couldn't go on any longer. But just as the gemologist put the stone in his hand, he said loudly,"This is not the same jade stone!"
"You have begun to learn," said the gemologist with a smile.</s>What did the young man want to be?</s>A gemologist | A good student, A stone maker, A businessman |
The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cutting, weighing, and making. The big boy felt a bit strange , but he said nothing. He just sat quietly and waited.
The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the young man did the same job.
A month went by, and the young man felt more and more boring because of holding the same stone.
One morning, the gemologist came and asked him to hold out his hand, he couldn't go on any longer. But just as the gemologist put the stone in his hand, he said loudly,"This is not the same jade stone!"
"You have begun to learn," said the gemologist with a smile.</s>When the gemologist asked the young man to hold the jade, he _ .</s>didn't know why | didn't do like that, felt excited, did the job happily |
The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cutting, weighing, and making. The big boy felt a bit strange , but he said nothing. He just sat quietly and waited.
The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the young man did the same job.
A month went by, and the young man felt more and more boring because of holding the same stone.
One morning, the gemologist came and asked him to hold out his hand, he couldn't go on any longer. But just as the gemologist put the stone in his hand, he said loudly,"This is not the same jade stone!"
"You have begun to learn," said the gemologist with a smile.</s>In the end the young man probably _ .</s>became a gemologist | got some real jades, went home without learning anything, was angry with the expert |
The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cutting, weighing, and making. The big boy felt a bit strange , but he said nothing. He just sat quietly and waited.
The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the young man did the same job.
A month went by, and the young man felt more and more boring because of holding the same stone.
One morning, the gemologist came and asked him to hold out his hand, he couldn't go on any longer. But just as the gemologist put the stone in his hand, he said loudly,"This is not the same jade stone!"
"You have begun to learn," said the gemologist with a smile.</s>What does the story want to tell us?</s>Keep on, and you can get you what you want. | It's lucky to find a good teacher., You have to believe in yourself., Don't spend time doing anything boring. |
It was a sunny afternoon. I played with my daughter in a park. While I was pushing my daughter's swing to go higher and higher, I saw a little girl over there. The little girl tried to get her swing going higher, but she couldn't do that.
Then I walked to that little girl and offered to help her. I said to her, "Could I give your swing a push? "She smiled and said, "Yes, Madam. "Then I pushed her swing to go higher. She laughed happily.
One year later, I was very tired after a long day's work. But I had to drive to pick up my daughter from the school. When I stood outside the school gate and waited, I suddenly felt two arms wrapping(, )around me. I looked down and found a little girl. I realized that she was the girl I met last year. She smiled up at me and then she gave me another _ . To my surprise, I didn't feel tired any more. What's more, I felt much happier.</s>Where did the writer meet the little girl?</s>In a park. | In the zoo., In a school., At the school gate. |
It was a sunny afternoon. I played with my daughter in a park. While I was pushing my daughter's swing to go higher and higher, I saw a little girl over there. The little girl tried to get her swing going higher, but she couldn't do that.
Then I walked to that little girl and offered to help her. I said to her, "Could I give your swing a push? "She smiled and said, "Yes, Madam. "Then I pushed her swing to go higher. She laughed happily.
One year later, I was very tired after a long day's work. But I had to drive to pick up my daughter from the school. When I stood outside the school gate and waited, I suddenly felt two arms wrapping(, )around me. I looked down and found a little girl. I realized that she was the girl I met last year. She smiled up at me and then she gave me another _ . To my surprise, I didn't feel tired any more. What's more, I felt much happier.</s>The writer helped the little girl by _ .</s>pushing her swing to go higher | sending her home, taking her to find her mother, offering some food to her |
It was a sunny afternoon. I played with my daughter in a park. While I was pushing my daughter's swing to go higher and higher, I saw a little girl over there. The little girl tried to get her swing going higher, but she couldn't do that.
Then I walked to that little girl and offered to help her. I said to her, "Could I give your swing a push? "She smiled and said, "Yes, Madam. "Then I pushed her swing to go higher. She laughed happily.
One year later, I was very tired after a long day's work. But I had to drive to pick up my daughter from the school. When I stood outside the school gate and waited, I suddenly felt two arms wrapping(, )around me. I looked down and found a little girl. I realized that she was the girl I met last year. She smiled up at me and then she gave me another _ . To my surprise, I didn't feel tired any more. What's more, I felt much happier.</s>The writer met the little girl again when she _ .</s>was waiting for her daughter | was driving to work, was waiting for the bus, was talking with her daughter |
It was a sunny afternoon. I played with my daughter in a park. While I was pushing my daughter's swing to go higher and higher, I saw a little girl over there. The little girl tried to get her swing going higher, but she couldn't do that.
Then I walked to that little girl and offered to help her. I said to her, "Could I give your swing a push? "She smiled and said, "Yes, Madam. "Then I pushed her swing to go higher. She laughed happily.
One year later, I was very tired after a long day's work. But I had to drive to pick up my daughter from the school. When I stood outside the school gate and waited, I suddenly felt two arms wrapping(, )around me. I looked down and found a little girl. I realized that she was the girl I met last year. She smiled up at me and then she gave me another _ . To my surprise, I didn't feel tired any more. What's more, I felt much happier.</s>What's the best title for this passage?</s>Kindness Brings Happiness | Two Swings, A Warm Hug, Smile and Love |
Skin--diving ( ) is a new sport today . This sport can take you to a wonderful world . It's like to visit the moon . When you're under the water, it's easy for you to climb big rocks ( ) because you're not heavy.
Here, under the water , everything is blue and green . During the day , there's enough light . And you can see a lot of fish swimming around you. You can catch them with your hands. To catch fish is of the most interesting parts of this sport .
When you have tanks ( ) of air on your back , you can stay in deep water for a long time . But you must be careful when you dive in deep water .</s>Skin--diving will take you to _ .</s>a new world | the moon, rivers, the earth |
Skin--diving ( ) is a new sport today . This sport can take you to a wonderful world . It's like to visit the moon . When you're under the water, it's easy for you to climb big rocks ( ) because you're not heavy.
Here, under the water , everything is blue and green . During the day , there's enough light . And you can see a lot of fish swimming around you. You can catch them with your hands. To catch fish is of the most interesting parts of this sport .
When you have tanks ( ) of air on your back , you can stay in deep water for a long time . But you must be careful when you dive in deep water .</s>You can climb big rocks easily under the water because _ .</s>you're not heavier than on land | you're strong enough, you're tall enough, you're healthy enough |
Skin--diving ( ) is a new sport today . This sport can take you to a wonderful world . It's like to visit the moon . When you're under the water, it's easy for you to climb big rocks ( ) because you're not heavy.
Here, under the water , everything is blue and green . During the day , there's enough light . And you can see a lot of fish swimming around you. You can catch them with your hands. To catch fish is of the most interesting parts of this sport .
When you have tanks ( ) of air on your back , you can stay in deep water for a long time . But you must be careful when you dive in deep water .</s>With a tank of air on your back, you can _ .</s>stay under water for a long time | not move any more, catch fish very easily, can only stay in deep water |
Skin--diving ( ) is a new sport today . This sport can take you to a wonderful world . It's like to visit the moon . When you're under the water, it's easy for you to climb big rocks ( ) because you're not heavy.
Here, under the water , everything is blue and green . During the day , there's enough light . And you can see a lot of fish swimming around you. You can catch them with your hands. To catch fish is of the most interesting parts of this sport .
When you have tanks ( ) of air on your back , you can stay in deep water for a long time . But you must be careful when you dive in deep water .</s>Which is wrong ?</s>In the day, there's no light. | Skin--diving is a new sport., Skin--diving is very interesting., You can catch fish with your hands when you are skin--diving. |
Generally speaking, American food is not very thick in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering "low calorie " or "weight watchers" meals. In markets, one can find "No Cal" drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola.
Many Americans drink coffee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks "Now or later?", what he means is "Do you want coffee with your meal or later?" When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine, or liquor unless they are licensed to do so.
The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal.
Most Americans eat quickly during the day--that is, breakfast and lunch--unless it is a social, business, or family situation. The evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the "American pace" of life, for working hours are considered important.
The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard products, of nearly the same price, are served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles.
McDonald's is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and "cokes". These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working people.</s>. In American restaurants which of the following is NOT true?</s>All restaurants can sell beer and wine. | Many American people like salads., Coffee can be served after a meal., One can order tea if he doesn't like coffee. |
Generally speaking, American food is not very thick in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering "low calorie " or "weight watchers" meals. In markets, one can find "No Cal" drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola.
Many Americans drink coffee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks "Now or later?", what he means is "Do you want coffee with your meal or later?" When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine, or liquor unless they are licensed to do so.
The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal.
Most Americans eat quickly during the day--that is, breakfast and lunch--unless it is a social, business, or family situation. The evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the "American pace" of life, for working hours are considered important.
The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard products, of nearly the same price, are served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles.
McDonald's is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and "cokes". These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working people.</s>At the same meal, American people usually _ .</s>have either meat or chicken or fish | have meat, chicken and fish together, drink a lot of beer, wine or liquor, sit down together around a table |
Generally speaking, American food is not very thick in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering "low calorie " or "weight watchers" meals. In markets, one can find "No Cal" drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola.
Many Americans drink coffee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks "Now or later?", what he means is "Do you want coffee with your meal or later?" When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine, or liquor unless they are licensed to do so.
The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal.
Most Americans eat quickly during the day--that is, breakfast and lunch--unless it is a social, business, or family situation. The evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the "American pace" of life, for working hours are considered important.
The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard products, of nearly the same price, are served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles.
McDonald's is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and "cokes". These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working people.</s>In American restaurants, the standard foods _ .</s>can be served quickly | have different prices, taste different from place to place, are very expensive |
Generally speaking, American food is not very thick in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering "low calorie " or "weight watchers" meals. In markets, one can find "No Cal" drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola.
Many Americans drink coffee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks "Now or later?", what he means is "Do you want coffee with your meal or later?" When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine, or liquor unless they are licensed to do so.
The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal.
Most Americans eat quickly during the day--that is, breakfast and lunch--unless it is a social, business, or family situation. The evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the "American pace" of life, for working hours are considered important.
The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard products, of nearly the same price, are served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles.
McDonald's is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and "cokes". These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working people.</s>This passage mainly talks about _ .</s>American eating culture | American restaurants and people, American working situation, American food and price |
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you'll really see!</s>Which of the following can be the best title of the story?</s>To See Better by Feeling | Touching by Feeling, To See or to Feel, Ways of Feeling |
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you'll really see!</s>When people buy things in shops, they often _ .</s>feel and touch them | try them on first, put their right hand on them, just have a look |
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you'll really see!</s>Why does it say, "At first, it is not easy to feel these things?"</s>People are used to the things. | The things are used by people, too., People know how to use the things, The things are easy to feel. |
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you'll really see!</s>Which of the following is true?</s>Touching can help people learn things better. | Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us enjoy music., People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up., Visitors cannot feel the things on show in some museums. |
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2ndEarl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect _ heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
The diesel engine is also named after its inventor----German engineer Rudolf Diesel. After a few dangerous tests, he invented a new and more efficient engine in 1892 and the engine was later called the diesel engine. The engines were widely used in buses, trucks, trains and ships, and Rudolf Diesel became a millionaire.</s>How many inventions are mentioned in the passage?</s>Three | Two, Four, Five |
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2ndEarl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect _ heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
The diesel engine is also named after its inventor----German engineer Rudolf Diesel. After a few dangerous tests, he invented a new and more efficient engine in 1892 and the engine was later called the diesel engine. The engines were widely used in buses, trucks, trains and ships, and Rudolf Diesel became a millionaire.</s>Who invented the bowler hat?</s>Thomas and William Bowler. | Edward Coke., The 2
ndEarl of Leicester., Edward Coke's gamekeepers. |
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2ndEarl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect _ heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
The diesel engine is also named after its inventor----German engineer Rudolf Diesel. After a few dangerous tests, he invented a new and more efficient engine in 1892 and the engine was later called the diesel engine. The engines were widely used in buses, trucks, trains and ships, and Rudolf Diesel became a millionaire.</s>How did Louis Braille invent Braille?</s>He invented Braille based on the cryptography of a French captain. | He studied blind people in the university and invented a writing system for them., He came up with Braille when he communicated with soldiers in the dark., He was asked to invent a writing system for blind people by Charles Barbier. |
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2ndEarl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect _ heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
The diesel engine is also named after its inventor----German engineer Rudolf Diesel. After a few dangerous tests, he invented a new and more efficient engine in 1892 and the engine was later called the diesel engine. The engines were widely used in buses, trucks, trains and ships, and Rudolf Diesel became a millionaire.</s>According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?</s>Diesel engines were mainly used on airplanes and rockets. | Rudolf Diesel was a German engineer., Rudolf Diesel carried out some dangerous tests before he invented the diesel engine., The diesel engine was quite efficient. |
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2ndEarl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke's gamekeepers to protect _ heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
The diesel engine is also named after its inventor----German engineer Rudolf Diesel. After a few dangerous tests, he invented a new and more efficient engine in 1892 and the engine was later called the diesel engine. The engines were widely used in buses, trucks, trains and ships, and Rudolf Diesel became a millionaire.</s>What is the passage mainly about?</s>Several inventions that are named after their inventors. | Several inventions that were invented by blind inventors., Several inventions that made their inventors rich., Several inventions that were invented by teen inventors. |
3D printers are certainly the superstar today---they are being put to all kinds of uses, including creating model cars for movies. However, none of these ideas are as crazy as the one suggested by Anjan Contractor, who believes that they will be the key to ending world hunger .
If you think that sounds a little crazy, you are not the only one, but after hearing scientists, the idea seems to become true.
According to scientists, food will become _ expensive and possibly, even out of reach, for billions of people in the future. It means billions of people won't have enough food.
This is where 3D printers may save the day. Anjan, an engineer says that the only way to support the large population will be to provide every kitchen with a 3D printer and print out meals.
More importantly, it would be to make the basic food from things that we now do not think can be eaten. Anjan thinks that we could easily get the meat protein from insects . Similarly, the vegetable nutrition could be made from greens like grass. Would you want to try 3D printed food?</s>The craziest idea is that _ according to the passage.</s>3D printers will be the key to ending world hunger. | 3D printers are used to create model cars., 3D printer are used for architectural models., 3D printers are the superstars today . |
3D printers are certainly the superstar today---they are being put to all kinds of uses, including creating model cars for movies. However, none of these ideas are as crazy as the one suggested by Anjan Contractor, who believes that they will be the key to ending world hunger .
If you think that sounds a little crazy, you are not the only one, but after hearing scientists, the idea seems to become true.
According to scientists, food will become _ expensive and possibly, even out of reach, for billions of people in the future. It means billions of people won't have enough food.
This is where 3D printers may save the day. Anjan, an engineer says that the only way to support the large population will be to provide every kitchen with a 3D printer and print out meals.
More importantly, it would be to make the basic food from things that we now do not think can be eaten. Anjan thinks that we could easily get the meat protein from insects . Similarly, the vegetable nutrition could be made from greens like grass. Would you want to try 3D printed food?</s>When there isn't enough food in the future, _ may save people.</s>the kitchens with 3D printers | only 3D printers, only the scientists, the vegetable nutrition |
3D printers are certainly the superstar today---they are being put to all kinds of uses, including creating model cars for movies. However, none of these ideas are as crazy as the one suggested by Anjan Contractor, who believes that they will be the key to ending world hunger .
If you think that sounds a little crazy, you are not the only one, but after hearing scientists, the idea seems to become true.
According to scientists, food will become _ expensive and possibly, even out of reach, for billions of people in the future. It means billions of people won't have enough food.
This is where 3D printers may save the day. Anjan, an engineer says that the only way to support the large population will be to provide every kitchen with a 3D printer and print out meals.
More importantly, it would be to make the basic food from things that we now do not think can be eaten. Anjan thinks that we could easily get the meat protein from insects . Similarly, the vegetable nutrition could be made from greens like grass. Would you want to try 3D printed food?</s>Anjan thinks that we can get the meat protein from _ in the future.</s>insects | grass, animals, plants |
3D printers are certainly the superstar today---they are being put to all kinds of uses, including creating model cars for movies. However, none of these ideas are as crazy as the one suggested by Anjan Contractor, who believes that they will be the key to ending world hunger .
If you think that sounds a little crazy, you are not the only one, but after hearing scientists, the idea seems to become true.
According to scientists, food will become _ expensive and possibly, even out of reach, for billions of people in the future. It means billions of people won't have enough food.
This is where 3D printers may save the day. Anjan, an engineer says that the only way to support the large population will be to provide every kitchen with a 3D printer and print out meals.
More importantly, it would be to make the basic food from things that we now do not think can be eaten. Anjan thinks that we could easily get the meat protein from insects . Similarly, the vegetable nutrition could be made from greens like grass. Would you want to try 3D printed food?</s>From the passage we know that _ .</s>3D printers are being put to many uses | people will have enough food to eat in the future., scientists can use 3D printers to print food now., people can get any food and vegetables without planting |
Sports City Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, in Sports City Bar everyone can a " Buy one, get one free .
At our Sunday Family Buffet , We have games for children. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
And costs 98 yuan per adult . Children aged 12 to 16 eat for half price, and children under 12(two at most) eat for free.
Happy hours at Sports City Bar are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buy one drink, get one free.
Tel: 65158855--3349
Location :The third floor.</s>When can people enjoy the "Buy one, get one free" at Sports City Bar?</s>On Tuesday and Thursday. | On Tuesday., Only on Thursday., On Saturday. |
Sports City Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, in Sports City Bar everyone can a " Buy one, get one free .
At our Sunday Family Buffet , We have games for children. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
And costs 98 yuan per adult . Children aged 12 to 16 eat for half price, and children under 12(two at most) eat for free.
Happy hours at Sports City Bar are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buy one drink, get one free.
Tel: 65158855--3349
Location :The third floor.</s>The Sports City Bar is _ .</s>on the third floor | on the first floor, on the second floor, on the fourth floor |
Sports City Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, in Sports City Bar everyone can a " Buy one, get one free .
At our Sunday Family Buffet , We have games for children. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
And costs 98 yuan per adult . Children aged 12 to 16 eat for half price, and children under 12(two at most) eat for free.
Happy hours at Sports City Bar are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buy one drink, get one free.
Tel: 65158855--3349
Location :The third floor.</s>If you are eleven and your father takes you to have the Sunday Family Buffet, how much will your father pay ?</s>98 yuan. | Free., 49 yuan., 147 yuan. |
Sports City Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, in Sports City Bar everyone can a " Buy one, get one free .
At our Sunday Family Buffet , We have games for children. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
And costs 98 yuan per adult . Children aged 12 to 16 eat for half price, and children under 12(two at most) eat for free.
Happy hours at Sports City Bar are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buy one drink, get one free.
Tel: 65158855--3349
Location :The third floor.</s>If you are 13, you _ .</s>must pay 49 yuan for your lunch at Sunday Family Buffet | can eat for free at Sunday Family Buffet, can't buy one, get one free in Sports City Bar, can't go to the Sports City Bar with your parents |
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son," What do you say if we go, Todd?" Todd pleaded , "Just five more minutes, Dad. please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's contently .
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?" Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay." "Oh, you are certainly a patient father," the woman said. The man smiled and then said ,"My older son Tommy was killed by a drunken driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd." "He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is ...I get five minutes to watch him play."
,A, B, C, D,. (10)</s>The woman's son was _ .</s>in red | wearing a blue sweater, called Todd, playing on the swing |
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son," What do you say if we go, Todd?" Todd pleaded , "Just five more minutes, Dad. please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's contently .
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?" Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay." "Oh, you are certainly a patient father," the woman said. The man smiled and then said ,"My older son Tommy was killed by a drunken driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd." "He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is ...I get five minutes to watch him play."
,A, B, C, D,. (10)</s>According to the passage, the man had _ son(s) the year before.</s>two | one, three, four |
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son," What do you say if we go, Todd?" Todd pleaded , "Just five more minutes, Dad. please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's contently .
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?" Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay." "Oh, you are certainly a patient father," the woman said. The man smiled and then said ,"My older son Tommy was killed by a drunken driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd." "He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is ...I get five minutes to watch him play."
,A, B, C, D,. (10)</s>The woman thought the man was _ with his son.</s>patient | angry, strict, pleased |
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son," What do you say if we go, Todd?" Todd pleaded , "Just five more minutes, Dad. please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's contently .
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?" Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay." "Oh, you are certainly a patient father," the woman said. The man smiled and then said ,"My older son Tommy was killed by a drunken driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd." "He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is ...I get five minutes to watch him play."
,A, B, C, D,. (10)</s>Tommy died when _ .</s>cycling | hiking, swinging, driving |
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son," What do you say if we go, Todd?" Todd pleaded , "Just five more minutes, Dad. please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's contently .
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?" Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay." "Oh, you are certainly a patient father," the woman said. The man smiled and then said ,"My older son Tommy was killed by a drunken driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd." "He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is ...I get five minutes to watch him play."
,A, B, C, D,. (10)</s>Which of the following statements is NOT true?</s>The man didn't allow Todd to swing for another five minutes. | The man felt guilty about not to spending much time with Tommy., The man's older son Tommy had been dead for about a year., The man would like to give anything for five more minutes with Tommy. |
Many years ago, there lived an old man with his three sons, Dharma, Harrison and Keith, in a village. The man worked hard when he was young, son he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village. However, his sons were all born to be lazy, which mad him disappointed. He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve to death.
One day, the old man came up with a plan. He called his sons and said to them, "Look, my dear sons: in the land we have at the farmyard, there is lots of hidden gold. If you should work together, you may find it"
In a wish to find out the gold, his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening digging and digging all through the land. The days had passed, but they didn't find what were they were looking for. They got frustrated and angry. They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land. We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dup soft. Why don't you pant some crops there?" was the reply of the father to the sons.
Off went the sons. Soon the whole once-useless land was rich crops.
"This if the real gold, my sons." Said the now proud father.</s>What do we know about the old man?</s>He was quite successful as a farmer. | He was the richest in his village., He was unable to feed his family., He loved daughters more than sons. |
Many years ago, there lived an old man with his three sons, Dharma, Harrison and Keith, in a village. The man worked hard when he was young, son he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village. However, his sons were all born to be lazy, which mad him disappointed. He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve to death.
One day, the old man came up with a plan. He called his sons and said to them, "Look, my dear sons: in the land we have at the farmyard, there is lots of hidden gold. If you should work together, you may find it"
In a wish to find out the gold, his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening digging and digging all through the land. The days had passed, but they didn't find what were they were looking for. They got frustrated and angry. They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land. We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dup soft. Why don't you pant some crops there?" was the reply of the father to the sons.
Off went the sons. Soon the whole once-useless land was rich crops.
"This if the real gold, my sons." Said the now proud father.</s>Why did the old man ask his sons to dig the land?</s>He decided to teach his sons an Important lesson. | He was too old to do it himself., He didn't have money to pay workers., He didn't want other people to set foot on his land. |
Many years ago, there lived an old man with his three sons, Dharma, Harrison and Keith, in a village. The man worked hard when he was young, son he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village. However, his sons were all born to be lazy, which mad him disappointed. He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve to death.
One day, the old man came up with a plan. He called his sons and said to them, "Look, my dear sons: in the land we have at the farmyard, there is lots of hidden gold. If you should work together, you may find it"
In a wish to find out the gold, his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening digging and digging all through the land. The days had passed, but they didn't find what were they were looking for. They got frustrated and angry. They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land. We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dup soft. Why don't you pant some crops there?" was the reply of the father to the sons.
Off went the sons. Soon the whole once-useless land was rich crops.
"This if the real gold, my sons." Said the now proud father.</s>Why did his sons agree to dig the land?</s>They wanted to find the hidden gold. | They wanted to help their father., They wanted to grow their own crops., They didn't want to be lazy any more. |
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