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Is there a difference in meaning between "It's too late to telephone. Mary is asleep now." and "It's too late to telephone. Mary will be asleep now."?
Yes. The difference is in the reason given for it being too late to telephone. In the first sentence "Mary is asleep now", the speaker is stating a fact. In the second sentence "Mary will be asleep now", the speaker is saying what Mary usually does. In fact, it's possible that Mary isn't asleep, but she is usually asleep at this time.
So let's take two situations. In the first case, imagine Mary's mother answers the telephone.
You: "May I speak to Mary, please?"
Mother: "No. It's too late. Mary is asleep now."
You: "Are you sure? It's only 10 0'clock."
Mother: "Yes. I went to her room and she was asleep."
The mother knows that Mary is asleep because she went into her room and saw her.
Here is another case. Two friends decide to telephone Mary.
Jack: "Let's telephone Mary. It's 10 0'clock."
Jill: "No. It's too late. She will be asleep now."
Jill knows that Mary always goes to bed before 10 o'clock, so now she'll probably be asleep. But it is also possible that she is staying up late.</s>In which situation do you think the word "will" is used in the same way Jill uses it?</s>Don't get into his office. He will be angry now.
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Will you please lend me a hand?, It's too heavy, I think. I'll help you., You won't have to come to my office. I will send it to you.
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Life is like a train ride. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays .At certain stops, there are surprises. Some of these will change into great moments of joy; some will result in bad results.
When we are born and we first get on the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the whole journey. Those people are our parents. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us when we completely need them. They, too, have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, support and so on.
There are others who get on the train and who finally become very important to us. These people are our brothers, sisters and friends, whom we will learn to love and take care of.
Some people regard their journey as a pleasant tour. They will just go happily along. Others will _ many upsets, tears and losses on their journey. Some others will stay on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave a deep impression when they get off. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly that they will hardly leave a sign.
We will sometimes be upset that some passengers, whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then again, there's nothing that says we can't look for them anyway. But when we find them, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken.
That's okay... everyone's journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, difficulties and goodbyes.</s>When we first get on the train, the people we meet are our _ .</s>parents
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brothers, sisters, friends
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Life is like a train ride. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays .At certain stops, there are surprises. Some of these will change into great moments of joy; some will result in bad results.
When we are born and we first get on the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the whole journey. Those people are our parents. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us when we completely need them. They, too, have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, support and so on.
There are others who get on the train and who finally become very important to us. These people are our brothers, sisters and friends, whom we will learn to love and take care of.
Some people regard their journey as a pleasant tour. They will just go happily along. Others will _ many upsets, tears and losses on their journey. Some others will stay on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave a deep impression when they get off. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly that they will hardly leave a sign.
We will sometimes be upset that some passengers, whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then again, there's nothing that says we can't look for them anyway. But when we find them, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken.
That's okay... everyone's journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, difficulties and goodbyes.</s>What does the writer mean by saying "They will hardly leave a sign"?</s>Some people won't leave an impression on other travelers.
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Nothing will happen to some people on the train., Some people on the train won't offer a helping hand., Some people shouldn't get on or get off the train so quickly
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Life is like a train ride. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays .At certain stops, there are surprises. Some of these will change into great moments of joy; some will result in bad results.
When we are born and we first get on the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the whole journey. Those people are our parents. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us when we completely need them. They, too, have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, support and so on.
There are others who get on the train and who finally become very important to us. These people are our brothers, sisters and friends, whom we will learn to love and take care of.
Some people regard their journey as a pleasant tour. They will just go happily along. Others will _ many upsets, tears and losses on their journey. Some others will stay on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave a deep impression when they get off. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly that they will hardly leave a sign.
We will sometimes be upset that some passengers, whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then again, there's nothing that says we can't look for them anyway. But when we find them, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken.
That's okay... everyone's journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, difficulties and goodbyes.</s>Which of the following is NOT true?</s>Parents are the people who will be with us for the whole journey.
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Some people will just go on their journey happily all the way., Some surprises will become great moments of happiness in life., Anyone that we love is very important to us on the journey of life.
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Life is like a train ride. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays .At certain stops, there are surprises. Some of these will change into great moments of joy; some will result in bad results.
When we are born and we first get on the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the whole journey. Those people are our parents. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us when we completely need them. They, too, have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, support and so on.
There are others who get on the train and who finally become very important to us. These people are our brothers, sisters and friends, whom we will learn to love and take care of.
Some people regard their journey as a pleasant tour. They will just go happily along. Others will _ many upsets, tears and losses on their journey. Some others will stay on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave a deep impression when they get off. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly that they will hardly leave a sign.
We will sometimes be upset that some passengers, whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then again, there's nothing that says we can't look for them anyway. But when we find them, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken.
That's okay... everyone's journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, difficulties and goodbyes.</s>What's the best title for this passage?</s>Life is like a train ride
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Memories of a train ride, A pleasant train tour, Life is full of hope
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English is very important in the modern world. Many people want to learn it well. Here are some things that I want to say about learning it.
To learn English well, you need two things- _ and good learning methods . Passion is the more important one. Why? Because passion makes you want to learn English. Learning methods only tell you how to learn it better and faster.
If you love learning English, you will learn it regularly and spend much time on it. It will also be easy for you to remember new words and grammar rules. _ For example, some people like history and know a lot about World War II. If you ask a person who doesn't like history to memorize all the facts, he probably can't do it.
When you don't want to learn English, you can do the following things.
First, imagine that you can talk to native speakers just as you talk in your mother language. Imagine yourself to be a manager in a foreign company. Imagine you're living in an English-speaking country.
Second, use English as much as possible. This is very important. The more you use English, the better you'll learn it. English is very popular, so you can use it everywhere. You can watch American cartoons, write English diaries, and read interesting books written in English.</s>What can you do if you don't want to learn English according to the passage?</s>Read interesting English books.
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Go to English-speaking countries., Stop learning it for some time., Listen to music or play sports.
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English is very important in the modern world. Many people want to learn it well. Here are some things that I want to say about learning it.
To learn English well, you need two things- _ and good learning methods . Passion is the more important one. Why? Because passion makes you want to learn English. Learning methods only tell you how to learn it better and faster.
If you love learning English, you will learn it regularly and spend much time on it. It will also be easy for you to remember new words and grammar rules. _ For example, some people like history and know a lot about World War II. If you ask a person who doesn't like history to memorize all the facts, he probably can't do it.
When you don't want to learn English, you can do the following things.
First, imagine that you can talk to native speakers just as you talk in your mother language. Imagine yourself to be a manager in a foreign company. Imagine you're living in an English-speaking country.
Second, use English as much as possible. This is very important. The more you use English, the better you'll learn it. English is very popular, so you can use it everywhere. You can watch American cartoons, write English diaries, and read interesting books written in English.</s>Which of the following is NOT true according to the writer?</s>Learning methods are more important than passion.
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You need two things if you want to learn English well., It's difficult for a person to know a lot about World War II if he isn't interested in history., It's easy for you to remember new words or grammar rules if you're an English lover.
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English is very important in the modern world. Many people want to learn it well. Here are some things that I want to say about learning it.
To learn English well, you need two things- _ and good learning methods . Passion is the more important one. Why? Because passion makes you want to learn English. Learning methods only tell you how to learn it better and faster.
If you love learning English, you will learn it regularly and spend much time on it. It will also be easy for you to remember new words and grammar rules. _ For example, some people like history and know a lot about World War II. If you ask a person who doesn't like history to memorize all the facts, he probably can't do it.
When you don't want to learn English, you can do the following things.
First, imagine that you can talk to native speakers just as you talk in your mother language. Imagine yourself to be a manager in a foreign company. Imagine you're living in an English-speaking country.
Second, use English as much as possible. This is very important. The more you use English, the better you'll learn it. English is very popular, so you can use it everywhere. You can watch American cartoons, write English diaries, and read interesting books written in English.</s>The main idea of this passage is about _ .</s>some advice on how to learn English
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the importance of learning English, English in the modern world, how to write e-mails to other people
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We moved to a new area when our son was in Grade Five. Before we moved, we took him to spend half a day at his new school. There he saw his new classmates and teachers. He enjoyed the visit. During the almost 150-kilometre drive home, he told us that he had told some of the students the dace when we would move there. And he had also invited them to visit us.
The moving day, a Saturday, was a busy day. We arrived at our new house at noon. About an hour later, kids began to come and soon one of them invited our son to his house to play for the afternoon.
By the time he returned, he knew where most of the kids lived and the histories of their families.
On Monday morning, the doorbell rang just before the time he would leave for school. Then it rang again and again.
By the time he was ready, we had eight young boys waiting to walk to school with him on his first day. They all live near us.
I asked them if their parents had sent them. The answers surprised and pleased me, "No, we just came so that he would have someone to walk with." and "It is the right thing to do."
The friendships were formed from that day. We have lived here for nearly six years and the same group of kids still play together, go to parties on weekends together, and surfing the Internet together.
I am still thinking how welcoming and kind those kids are. And how lucky my son is to have them as friends.</s>Before the family moved to the new area, the son was taken to his new school to _ .</s>get to know it
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invite the teachers to visit them, see if the school was far, play with his classmates
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We moved to a new area when our son was in Grade Five. Before we moved, we took him to spend half a day at his new school. There he saw his new classmates and teachers. He enjoyed the visit. During the almost 150-kilometre drive home, he told us that he had told some of the students the dace when we would move there. And he had also invited them to visit us.
The moving day, a Saturday, was a busy day. We arrived at our new house at noon. About an hour later, kids began to come and soon one of them invited our son to his house to play for the afternoon.
By the time he returned, he knew where most of the kids lived and the histories of their families.
On Monday morning, the doorbell rang just before the time he would leave for school. Then it rang again and again.
By the time he was ready, we had eight young boys waiting to walk to school with him on his first day. They all live near us.
I asked them if their parents had sent them. The answers surprised and pleased me, "No, we just came so that he would have someone to walk with." and "It is the right thing to do."
The friendships were formed from that day. We have lived here for nearly six years and the same group of kids still play together, go to parties on weekends together, and surfing the Internet together.
I am still thinking how welcoming and kind those kids are. And how lucky my son is to have them as friends.</s>Why did the doorbell ring again and again on Monday morning?</s>Because kids were coming one by one.
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Because no one answered it., Because it was time for school., Because there was something wrong with it.
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We moved to a new area when our son was in Grade Five. Before we moved, we took him to spend half a day at his new school. There he saw his new classmates and teachers. He enjoyed the visit. During the almost 150-kilometre drive home, he told us that he had told some of the students the dace when we would move there. And he had also invited them to visit us.
The moving day, a Saturday, was a busy day. We arrived at our new house at noon. About an hour later, kids began to come and soon one of them invited our son to his house to play for the afternoon.
By the time he returned, he knew where most of the kids lived and the histories of their families.
On Monday morning, the doorbell rang just before the time he would leave for school. Then it rang again and again.
By the time he was ready, we had eight young boys waiting to walk to school with him on his first day. They all live near us.
I asked them if their parents had sent them. The answers surprised and pleased me, "No, we just came so that he would have someone to walk with." and "It is the right thing to do."
The friendships were formed from that day. We have lived here for nearly six years and the same group of kids still play together, go to parties on weekends together, and surfing the Internet together.
I am still thinking how welcoming and kind those kids are. And how lucky my son is to have them as friends.</s>Which of the following is true?</s>The son was invited to play in a kid's house later that afternoon.
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The family moved to the new house on Saturday afternoon., The kids visited the house before the family arrived., The son knew the kids well before he got there.
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We moved to a new area when our son was in Grade Five. Before we moved, we took him to spend half a day at his new school. There he saw his new classmates and teachers. He enjoyed the visit. During the almost 150-kilometre drive home, he told us that he had told some of the students the dace when we would move there. And he had also invited them to visit us.
The moving day, a Saturday, was a busy day. We arrived at our new house at noon. About an hour later, kids began to come and soon one of them invited our son to his house to play for the afternoon.
By the time he returned, he knew where most of the kids lived and the histories of their families.
On Monday morning, the doorbell rang just before the time he would leave for school. Then it rang again and again.
By the time he was ready, we had eight young boys waiting to walk to school with him on his first day. They all live near us.
I asked them if their parents had sent them. The answers surprised and pleased me, "No, we just came so that he would have someone to walk with." and "It is the right thing to do."
The friendships were formed from that day. We have lived here for nearly six years and the same group of kids still play together, go to parties on weekends together, and surfing the Internet together.
I am still thinking how welcoming and kind those kids are. And how lucky my son is to have them as friends.</s>The passage shows us that _ .</s>it's kind of people to help a new comer
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it's easy to move to a new place, it's good to make new friends, it's better to live in the same place
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Today Han Mei's classmates are having an art lesson in the park. Now they are playing near the lake. The boy in black is flying a kite. He is Li Lei. The girl in red is reading a book. Who is she? Ha, she's just Han Mei. Lucy and Lily are twins. They look the same and they are dancing under a big tree. There is a boat on the lake. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Brown are in the boat. They are their teachers. And now the children are drawing pictures on the grass near the lake. The teachers are teaching how to draw pictures. But what is Joe doing? Oh, he is looking for his pencil case.</s>Why are the children in the park today?</s>They're having a class.
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They have no classes today., They like playing in the park., Their teachers like boating.
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Today Han Mei's classmates are having an art lesson in the park. Now they are playing near the lake. The boy in black is flying a kite. He is Li Lei. The girl in red is reading a book. Who is she? Ha, she's just Han Mei. Lucy and Lily are twins. They look the same and they are dancing under a big tree. There is a boat on the lake. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Brown are in the boat. They are their teachers. And now the children are drawing pictures on the grass near the lake. The teachers are teaching how to draw pictures. But what is Joe doing? Oh, he is looking for his pencil case.</s>What is Han Mei doing?</s>She is reading a book.
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She is drawing a picture., She is flying a kite., She is dancing with the twins.
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Today Han Mei's classmates are having an art lesson in the park. Now they are playing near the lake. The boy in black is flying a kite. He is Li Lei. The girl in red is reading a book. Who is she? Ha, she's just Han Mei. Lucy and Lily are twins. They look the same and they are dancing under a big tree. There is a boat on the lake. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Brown are in the boat. They are their teachers. And now the children are drawing pictures on the grass near the lake. The teachers are teaching how to draw pictures. But what is Joe doing? Oh, he is looking for his pencil case.</s>How many children are mentioned in the passage?</s>Five
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Four, Six, Seven
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Today Han Mei's classmates are having an art lesson in the park. Now they are playing near the lake. The boy in black is flying a kite. He is Li Lei. The girl in red is reading a book. Who is she? Ha, she's just Han Mei. Lucy and Lily are twins. They look the same and they are dancing under a big tree. There is a boat on the lake. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Brown are in the boat. They are their teachers. And now the children are drawing pictures on the grass near the lake. The teachers are teaching how to draw pictures. But what is Joe doing? Oh, he is looking for his pencil case.</s>Where are the girls dancing?</s>Under the tree
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In a boat, In the classroom, Near the lake
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Today Han Mei's classmates are having an art lesson in the park. Now they are playing near the lake. The boy in black is flying a kite. He is Li Lei. The girl in red is reading a book. Who is she? Ha, she's just Han Mei. Lucy and Lily are twins. They look the same and they are dancing under a big tree. There is a boat on the lake. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Brown are in the boat. They are their teachers. And now the children are drawing pictures on the grass near the lake. The teachers are teaching how to draw pictures. But what is Joe doing? Oh, he is looking for his pencil case.</s>Who is Mrs. Green?</s>She is their art teacher.
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She is their English teacher., She is Joe's mother., She is their music teacher.
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Traveling is one of the most important things and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast. So traveling to different places has become much easier than before.
Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you.
Before traveling:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.
If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.</s>Traveling has become much easier because of the _ .</s>modern traffic development
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modern technology, travel agencies, development of people's lives
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Traveling is one of the most important things and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast. So traveling to different places has become much easier than before.
Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you.
Before traveling:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.
If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.</s>You should _ before you leave your home for a trip.</s>take some medicine with you
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clean the cover, drink much water, wear warm clothes
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Traveling is one of the most important things and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast. So traveling to different places has become much easier than before.
Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you.
Before traveling:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.
If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.</s>You had better not _ while your are having a trip.</s>be too tired
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wear glasses, wear a hat, take a rest
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Traveling is one of the most important things and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast. So traveling to different places has become much easier than before.
Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you.
Before traveling:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.
If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.</s>The passage mainly talks about _ .</s>how to keep healthy during a trip
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traveling development, what to do before traveling, what to do while traveling
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One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger.
"Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger.
"Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck.
"I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. If you don't come, I'll go. Good bye. Mr. Duck."
"Wait a minute," says the duck. "Tell me!"
The tiger looks around ,"I don't want other animals to know it. Come up to me," says the tiger. Then Mr. Duck swims to the tiger. As soon as(............) he gets to the bank ,the tiger gets it and eats it up.
He laughs best that laughs last..</s>The tiger wants to find _ .</s>some food
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a duck, some water, a chick
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One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger.
"Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger.
"Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck.
"I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. If you don't come, I'll go. Good bye. Mr. Duck."
"Wait a minute," says the duck. "Tell me!"
The tiger looks around ,"I don't want other animals to know it. Come up to me," says the tiger. Then Mr. Duck swims to the tiger. As soon as(............) he gets to the bank ,the tiger gets it and eats it up.
He laughs best that laughs last..</s>The tiger pretends he is _ to the duck.</s>friendly
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sorry, careful, running
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One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger.
"Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger.
"Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck.
"I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. If you don't come, I'll go. Good bye. Mr. Duck."
"Wait a minute," says the duck. "Tell me!"
The tiger looks around ,"I don't want other animals to know it. Come up to me," says the tiger. Then Mr. Duck swims to the tiger. As soon as(............) he gets to the bank ,the tiger gets it and eats it up.
He laughs best that laughs last..</s>The duck _ from the tiger.</s>wants to know something about his friend
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like, likes, wants to see
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One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger.
"Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger.
"Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck.
"I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. If you don't come, I'll go. Good bye. Mr. Duck."
"Wait a minute," says the duck. "Tell me!"
The tiger looks around ,"I don't want other animals to know it. Come up to me," says the tiger. Then Mr. Duck swims to the tiger. As soon as(............) he gets to the bank ,the tiger gets it and eats it up.
He laughs best that laughs last..</s>At last ,the tiger _ .</s>eats the duck
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eats the chick, is afraid, tells something about the chick
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One summer morning a tiger is walking near a lake. He wants to eat something. He is very hungry. In the lake, a duck is swimming ."That is my breakfast," thinks the tiger.
"Good morning, Mr. Duck!" says the tiger.
"Go away, you bad tiger!" says the duck.
"I want to tell you something about your friend, Miss Chicken. If you don't come, I'll go. Good bye. Mr. Duck."
"Wait a minute," says the duck. "Tell me!"
The tiger looks around ,"I don't want other animals to know it. Come up to me," says the tiger. Then Mr. Duck swims to the tiger. As soon as(............) he gets to the bank ,the tiger gets it and eats it up.
He laughs best that laughs last..</s>What's the best title of the story?</s>The Tiger's Breakfast
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The Duck, The Tiger, Miss Chicken
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Recently hand-foot-mouth disease has spread across China. In the past three months, there have been about 41,846 cases in 30 provinces and regions. The number is increasing. Eighteen Chinese children have died of the disease so far this year.
What causes the disease and why is it dangerous?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It mainly affects children under the age of 10. It gets its name from the rash that develops on the hands and feet. It can also cause blisters in your mouth.
A child who has the disease will usually have a fever, a runny nose and sore throat. He or she doesn't want to eat or drink because of pain in the mouth.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is mostly not serious. The fever and rash clear within a few days. But in some cases, the virus affects the heart, lungs or brain. This puts the child's life in danger.
A virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease. The disease spreads easily where a lot of young children are together, such as in a child-care center. Sometimes it can also affect teenagers and adults.
In order not to pass on the virus, good hygiene is important. We should wash our hands as often as possible. Especially we should wash our hands before meals and after going to the toilet.</s>More than _ people have caught hand-foot-mouth disease this year.</s>forty thousand
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thirty thousand, four million, fourteen thousand
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Recently hand-foot-mouth disease has spread across China. In the past three months, there have been about 41,846 cases in 30 provinces and regions. The number is increasing. Eighteen Chinese children have died of the disease so far this year.
What causes the disease and why is it dangerous?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It mainly affects children under the age of 10. It gets its name from the rash that develops on the hands and feet. It can also cause blisters in your mouth.
A child who has the disease will usually have a fever, a runny nose and sore throat. He or she doesn't want to eat or drink because of pain in the mouth.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is mostly not serious. The fever and rash clear within a few days. But in some cases, the virus affects the heart, lungs or brain. This puts the child's life in danger.
A virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease. The disease spreads easily where a lot of young children are together, such as in a child-care center. Sometimes it can also affect teenagers and adults.
In order not to pass on the virus, good hygiene is important. We should wash our hands as often as possible. Especially we should wash our hands before meals and after going to the toilet.</s>Hand-foot-mouth disease _ .</s>can cause death
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is a kind of cancer, isn't dangerous at all, will disappear soon
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Recently hand-foot-mouth disease has spread across China. In the past three months, there have been about 41,846 cases in 30 provinces and regions. The number is increasing. Eighteen Chinese children have died of the disease so far this year.
What causes the disease and why is it dangerous?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It mainly affects children under the age of 10. It gets its name from the rash that develops on the hands and feet. It can also cause blisters in your mouth.
A child who has the disease will usually have a fever, a runny nose and sore throat. He or she doesn't want to eat or drink because of pain in the mouth.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is mostly not serious. The fever and rash clear within a few days. But in some cases, the virus affects the heart, lungs or brain. This puts the child's life in danger.
A virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease. The disease spreads easily where a lot of young children are together, such as in a child-care center. Sometimes it can also affect teenagers and adults.
In order not to pass on the virus, good hygiene is important. We should wash our hands as often as possible. Especially we should wash our hands before meals and after going to the toilet.</s>A patient of hand-foot-mouth may _ .</s>have blisters in the mouth
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eat more, have rash on the face, eat less
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Recently hand-foot-mouth disease has spread across China. In the past three months, there have been about 41,846 cases in 30 provinces and regions. The number is increasing. Eighteen Chinese children have died of the disease so far this year.
What causes the disease and why is it dangerous?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It mainly affects children under the age of 10. It gets its name from the rash that develops on the hands and feet. It can also cause blisters in your mouth.
A child who has the disease will usually have a fever, a runny nose and sore throat. He or she doesn't want to eat or drink because of pain in the mouth.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is mostly not serious. The fever and rash clear within a few days. But in some cases, the virus affects the heart, lungs or brain. This puts the child's life in danger.
A virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease. The disease spreads easily where a lot of young children are together, such as in a child-care center. Sometimes it can also affect teenagers and adults.
In order not to pass on the virus, good hygiene is important. We should wash our hands as often as possible. Especially we should wash our hands before meals and after going to the toilet.</s>From the passage, we know that the hand-foot-mouth disease _ .</s>spreads easily among the young children
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will not affect adults, didn't happen in China, starts from villages
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Recently hand-foot-mouth disease has spread across China. In the past three months, there have been about 41,846 cases in 30 provinces and regions. The number is increasing. Eighteen Chinese children have died of the disease so far this year.
What causes the disease and why is it dangerous?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It mainly affects children under the age of 10. It gets its name from the rash that develops on the hands and feet. It can also cause blisters in your mouth.
A child who has the disease will usually have a fever, a runny nose and sore throat. He or she doesn't want to eat or drink because of pain in the mouth.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is mostly not serious. The fever and rash clear within a few days. But in some cases, the virus affects the heart, lungs or brain. This puts the child's life in danger.
A virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease. The disease spreads easily where a lot of young children are together, such as in a child-care center. Sometimes it can also affect teenagers and adults.
In order not to pass on the virus, good hygiene is important. We should wash our hands as often as possible. Especially we should wash our hands before meals and after going to the toilet.</s>_ can help us to keep away from the hand-foot-mouth disease.</s>Keeping your hands clean
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Passing on the virus, Taking children to the child-care center, Not going to public places
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The United States of America is a large country. On the same day in the winter, it may be warm in some places and cold in others. In parts of the South , in the winter, the temperature might be over 27degC. At the same time, in parts of the North , the temperature might be below (......) 0degC.
In the summer, it may be over 38degCin the South. On the same day, it may be 23degCin the North. The temperature is not the same in all parts of the United States.
The rain is also very different in the country. In parts of the West there is little rain. In parts of the South there is much rain.</s>The weather can be _ in different parts of a country if it is very large.</s>different
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the same, a little same, a little different
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The United States of America is a large country. On the same day in the winter, it may be warm in some places and cold in others. In parts of the South , in the winter, the temperature might be over 27degC. At the same time, in parts of the North , the temperature might be below (......) 0degC.
In the summer, it may be over 38degCin the South. On the same day, it may be 23degCin the North. The temperature is not the same in all parts of the United States.
The rain is also very different in the country. In parts of the West there is little rain. In parts of the South there is much rain.</s>In the winter, in parts of the South of the country, you can't see _ .</s>snow and ice
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cloud and wind, rain and wind, ice and water
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The United States of America is a large country. On the same day in the winter, it may be warm in some places and cold in others. In parts of the South , in the winter, the temperature might be over 27degC. At the same time, in parts of the North , the temperature might be below (......) 0degC.
In the summer, it may be over 38degCin the South. On the same day, it may be 23degCin the North. The temperature is not the same in all parts of the United States.
The rain is also very different in the country. In parts of the West there is little rain. In parts of the South there is much rain.</s>The temperature in the United States is _ .</s>not the same
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over 27degC, over 38degC, at 0degC
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The United States of America is a large country. On the same day in the winter, it may be warm in some places and cold in others. In parts of the South , in the winter, the temperature might be over 27degC. At the same time, in parts of the North , the temperature might be below (......) 0degC.
In the summer, it may be over 38degCin the South. On the same day, it may be 23degCin the North. The temperature is not the same in all parts of the United States.
The rain is also very different in the country. In parts of the West there is little rain. In parts of the South there is much rain.</s>Which season is a rainy season in the United States? _</s>The passage doesn't tell us.
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Spring., Autumn., Winter.
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The United States of America is a large country. On the same day in the winter, it may be warm in some places and cold in others. In parts of the South , in the winter, the temperature might be over 27degC. At the same time, in parts of the North , the temperature might be below (......) 0degC.
In the summer, it may be over 38degCin the South. On the same day, it may be 23degCin the North. The temperature is not the same in all parts of the United States.
The rain is also very different in the country. In parts of the West there is little rain. In parts of the South there is much rain.</s>In which part of the country does it rain a lot? _</s>In the South.
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In the East., In the West., In the North.
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Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and asks for another ticket. But the girl says to him, "Why are you buying all these tickets? Are you meeting your friends in the cinema all the time?" "No, I'm not doing that." Mr. Brad says, "But a big woman always stops me at the gate of the cinema and she tears all my tickets." The girl has a good laugh and says, "One ticket is enough. She is on duty."</s>After lunch, Mr. Brad _ .</s>goes to a cinema
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goes shopping, goes fishing, goes to the supermarket
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Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and asks for another ticket. But the girl says to him, "Why are you buying all these tickets? Are you meeting your friends in the cinema all the time?" "No, I'm not doing that." Mr. Brad says, "But a big woman always stops me at the gate of the cinema and she tears all my tickets." The girl has a good laugh and says, "One ticket is enough. She is on duty."</s>Mr. Brad _ goes to the cinema after lunch.</s>himself
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and his wife, and his friends, a girl
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Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and asks for another ticket. But the girl says to him, "Why are you buying all these tickets? Are you meeting your friends in the cinema all the time?" "No, I'm not doing that." Mr. Brad says, "But a big woman always stops me at the gate of the cinema and she tears all my tickets." The girl has a good laugh and says, "One ticket is enough. She is on duty."</s>Mr. Brad comes out of the cinema _ .</s>three times
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once, twice, four times
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Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and asks for another ticket. But the girl says to him, "Why are you buying all these tickets? Are you meeting your friends in the cinema all the time?" "No, I'm not doing that." Mr. Brad says, "But a big woman always stops me at the gate of the cinema and she tears all my tickets." The girl has a good laugh and says, "One ticket is enough. She is on duty."</s>Mr. Brad buys _ tickets altogether .</s>three
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two, four, five
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Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and asks for another ticket. But the girl says to him, "Why are you buying all these tickets? Are you meeting your friends in the cinema all the time?" "No, I'm not doing that." Mr. Brad says, "But a big woman always stops me at the gate of the cinema and she tears all my tickets." The girl has a good laugh and says, "One ticket is enough. She is on duty."</s>The woman tears his tickets because she _ .</s>is checking up all the tickets
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likes to do that, doesn't like Mr. Brad, thinks they're false tickets
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I am Zhang Qiang. On weekends I often watch TV with my friend, Guo Peng. My favourite movie star is Baotian Lee .He is a great actor. He has a movie, Magical Doctor Xilaile(<<>> ).It's a very successful comedy. I think it's great fun. Guo Peng likes Michele Yan best. He likes her famous movie , Sleepless Night. It's a thriller. I don't think it's great. In fact, it's boring. Guo Peng also likes comedies. He often tells me, "Comedies are really fun!" My father likes them, too. He even wants to be a comedy artist!</s>Zhang Qiang and Guo Peng both like _ .</s>comedies
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active movies, thrillers, documentaries
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I am Zhang Qiang. On weekends I often watch TV with my friend, Guo Peng. My favourite movie star is Baotian Lee .He is a great actor. He has a movie, Magical Doctor Xilaile(<<>> ).It's a very successful comedy. I think it's great fun. Guo Peng likes Michele Yan best. He likes her famous movie , Sleepless Night. It's a thriller. I don't think it's great. In fact, it's boring. Guo Peng also likes comedies. He often tells me, "Comedies are really fun!" My father likes them, too. He even wants to be a comedy artist!</s>The main actor in "Magical Doctor Xilaile" is _ .</s>Baotian Lee
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Zhang Qiang, Guo Peng, Michele Yan
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I am Zhang Qiang. On weekends I often watch TV with my friend, Guo Peng. My favourite movie star is Baotian Lee .He is a great actor. He has a movie, Magical Doctor Xilaile(<<>> ).It's a very successful comedy. I think it's great fun. Guo Peng likes Michele Yan best. He likes her famous movie , Sleepless Night. It's a thriller. I don't think it's great. In fact, it's boring. Guo Peng also likes comedies. He often tells me, "Comedies are really fun!" My father likes them, too. He even wants to be a comedy artist!</s>_ doesn't like Sleepless Night.</s>Zhang Qiang
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Guo Peng, Guo Peng's father, Zhang Qiang's father
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Dear friend,
I am an American ( ) girl. My name is Alice Green. I am a middle school student. I am fifteen. I have two brothers. They are middle school students, too. We go to school from Monday to Friday. We don't have any classes on Saturdays and Sundays. My father and mother are teachers. They always say China is great. I like reading. I am reading a Chinese book. I think it's very interesting. My brothers and I like playing football and basketball. What sports do you like?
Let's be good pen pals , OK? Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Alice Green</s>How old is Alice Green?</s>15.
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13., 14., 16.
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Dear friend,
I am an American ( ) girl. My name is Alice Green. I am a middle school student. I am fifteen. I have two brothers. They are middle school students, too. We go to school from Monday to Friday. We don't have any classes on Saturdays and Sundays. My father and mother are teachers. They always say China is great. I like reading. I am reading a Chinese book. I think it's very interesting. My brothers and I like playing football and basketball. What sports do you like?
Let's be good pen pals , OK? Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Alice Green</s>When do they go to school?</s>They go to school from Monday to Friday.
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They go to school from Saturday to Friday., They go to school from Monday to Saturday., They go to school on weekends.
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Dear friend,
I am an American ( ) girl. My name is Alice Green. I am a middle school student. I am fifteen. I have two brothers. They are middle school students, too. We go to school from Monday to Friday. We don't have any classes on Saturdays and Sundays. My father and mother are teachers. They always say China is great. I like reading. I am reading a Chinese book. I think it's very interesting. My brothers and I like playing football and basketball. What sports do you like?
Let's be good pen pals , OK? Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Alice Green</s>What do Alice and her brother like?</s>Playing soccer and basketball.
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Reading books., Writing to pen pals., Playing computer games.
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Dear friend,
I am an American ( ) girl. My name is Alice Green. I am a middle school student. I am fifteen. I have two brothers. They are middle school students, too. We go to school from Monday to Friday. We don't have any classes on Saturdays and Sundays. My father and mother are teachers. They always say China is great. I like reading. I am reading a Chinese book. I think it's very interesting. My brothers and I like playing football and basketball. What sports do you like?
Let's be good pen pals , OK? Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Alice Green</s>Why does Alice Green write this letter?</s>Because she wants to make a pen pal in China.
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Because she wants to come to China., Because she likes reading Chinese books., Because her mother asks her to do.
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Our village carpenter , John, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size for the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly,"That's his ninth cup of tea today. "But she said, in a loud voice,"It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?"
"I'll decide about that when I see the bill. "I said.
John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:
One dining table 10 November, 1998
Cost of wood $17. 00
Paint $1. 50
Work, 8 hours ( $1 an hour ) $8. 00
Total $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, "It's been a nice day, hasn't it?Quite sunny. "
"Yes. "I said. " I'm glad it's only the tenth of November. "
"Me, too. "said John. "You wait -- it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month. "
"Yes,colder -- and more expensive! A dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30, won't it, John?"
John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.
"If there isn't too much trouble, John," I said,"please add it up again. You can forget the date..."
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.</s>Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?</s>Because he didn't want the writer to go through the bill carefully.
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Because it was really a fine day., Because he wanted the writer to check the bill carefully., Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like.
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Our village carpenter , John, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size for the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly,"That's his ninth cup of tea today. "But she said, in a loud voice,"It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?"
"I'll decide about that when I see the bill. "I said.
John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:
One dining table 10 November, 1998
Cost of wood $17. 00
Paint $1. 50
Work, 8 hours ( $1 an hour ) $8. 00
Total $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, "It's been a nice day, hasn't it?Quite sunny. "
"Yes. "I said. " I'm glad it's only the tenth of November. "
"Me, too. "said John. "You wait -- it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month. "
"Yes,colder -- and more expensive! A dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30, won't it, John?"
John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.
"If there isn't too much trouble, John," I said,"please add it up again. You can forget the date..."
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.</s>The writer thought John would ask for _ if he made a dining table on the last day of November.</s>$56. 50
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$20. 00, $46. 50, $26. 50
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Our village carpenter , John, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size for the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly,"That's his ninth cup of tea today. "But she said, in a loud voice,"It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?"
"I'll decide about that when I see the bill. "I said.
John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:
One dining table 10 November, 1998
Cost of wood $17. 00
Paint $1. 50
Work, 8 hours ( $1 an hour ) $8. 00
Total $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, "It's been a nice day, hasn't it?Quite sunny. "
"Yes. "I said. " I'm glad it's only the tenth of November. "
"Me, too. "said John. "You wait -- it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month. "
"Yes,colder -- and more expensive! A dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30, won't it, John?"
John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.
"If there isn't too much trouble, John," I said,"please add it up again. You can forget the date..."
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.</s>When the writer gave John the money, he was happy because _ .</s>he got what he should get for his work
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he got much more money for his work, he got the money easily, he didn't have to add up the costs again
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Our village carpenter , John, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size for the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly,"That's his ninth cup of tea today. "But she said, in a loud voice,"It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?"
"I'll decide about that when I see the bill. "I said.
John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:
One dining table 10 November, 1998
Cost of wood $17. 00
Paint $1. 50
Work, 8 hours ( $1 an hour ) $8. 00
Total $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, "It's been a nice day, hasn't it?Quite sunny. "
"Yes. "I said. " I'm glad it's only the tenth of November. "
"Me, too. "said John. "You wait -- it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month. "
"Yes,colder -- and more expensive! A dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30, won't it, John?"
John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.
"If there isn't too much trouble, John," I said,"please add it up again. You can forget the date..."
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.</s>From the story we know that _ .</s>John tried to fool the writer in order to get more money for his work
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John made a mistake in the bill, John had written out the bill before the writer got home, John still wanted to get $36.50 for his work in the end
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Our village carpenter , John, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size for the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly,"That's his ninth cup of tea today. "But she said, in a loud voice,"It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?"
"I'll decide about that when I see the bill. "I said.
John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:
One dining table 10 November, 1998
Cost of wood $17. 00
Paint $1. 50
Work, 8 hours ( $1 an hour ) $8. 00
Total $36. 50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, "It's been a nice day, hasn't it?Quite sunny. "
"Yes. "I said. " I'm glad it's only the tenth of November. "
"Me, too. "said John. "You wait -- it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month. "
"Yes,colder -- and more expensive! A dining table will be $20 more expensive on November 30, won't it, John?"
John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.
"If there isn't too much trouble, John," I said,"please add it up again. You can forget the date..."
I paid him $26. 50 and he was happy to get it.</s>What do you think of the writer? He is _ .</s>clever
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honest, foolish, afraid
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There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a "heart of stone".
You may decide to "pour out your heart" to a friend.Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.
If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is,you may ask her to "have a heart".You are asking your friend to show some sympathy for your situation.Your friend "has her heart in the right place" if she says she is sorry for how you feel.
If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she means the opposite.She is a cold--hearted person who does not really care about your situation.
When you are feeling afraid,"your heart is in your mouth".You might say,for example,that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house.
If that bank says no to you,do not "lose heart".Be "strong-hearted".Sit down with the banker and have a "heart to heart" talk.Be open and honest about your situation.The bank may have a "change of heart" and agree to lend you the money.Then you could stop worrying and "put your heart at rest".</s>If the person who won your heart does not love you,what do you think of her?</s>She has a heart of Stone.
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She has a strong heart., She has a broken heart., She loses her heart.
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There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a "heart of stone".
You may decide to "pour out your heart" to a friend.Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.
If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is,you may ask her to "have a heart".You are asking your friend to show some sympathy for your situation.Your friend "has her heart in the right place" if she says she is sorry for how you feel.
If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she means the opposite.She is a cold--hearted person who does not really care about your situation.
When you are feeling afraid,"your heart is in your mouth".You might say,for example,that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house.
If that bank says no to you,do not "lose heart".Be "strong-hearted".Sit down with the banker and have a "heart to heart" talk.Be open and honest about your situation.The bank may have a "change of heart" and agree to lend you the money.Then you could stop worrying and "put your heart at rest".</s>If your friend has her heart in the right place,she may _ .</s>be kind to you
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tell us about her personal information, 1ive a happy life, have a right heart
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There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a "heart of stone".
You may decide to "pour out your heart" to a friend.Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.
If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is,you may ask her to "have a heart".You are asking your friend to show some sympathy for your situation.Your friend "has her heart in the right place" if she says she is sorry for how you feel.
If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she means the opposite.She is a cold--hearted person who does not really care about your situation.
When you are feeling afraid,"your heart is in your mouth".You might say,for example,that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house.
If that bank says no to you,do not "lose heart".Be "strong-hearted".Sit down with the banker and have a "heart to heart" talk.Be open and honest about your situation.The bank may have a "change of heart" and agree to lend you the money.Then you could stop worrying and "put your heart at rest".</s>If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she may _ .</s>not care much about you
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not know about her health problem, have a heart trouble, want to know what happened
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There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a "heart of stone".
You may decide to "pour out your heart" to a friend.Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.
If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is,you may ask her to "have a heart".You are asking your friend to show some sympathy for your situation.Your friend "has her heart in the right place" if she says she is sorry for how you feel.
If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she means the opposite.She is a cold--hearted person who does not really care about your situation.
When you are feeling afraid,"your heart is in your mouth".You might say,for example,that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house.
If that bank says no to you,do not "lose heart".Be "strong-hearted".Sit down with the banker and have a "heart to heart" talk.Be open and honest about your situation.The bank may have a "change of heart" and agree to lend you the money.Then you could stop worrying and "put your heart at rest".</s>Which expression can best describe the feeling when a student has to see his headmaster?</s>Heart in one's mouth.
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A broken heart., Lose one's heart., Have a heart.
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Middle school students have far too much homework. They usually have to sit up three or four hours every night doing their homework. Now one school in my hometown has made a rule of limiting homework. The homework is limited to an hour a day and the students have no homework on the weekend. I think this is an excellent idea that will allow students to live better and healthier lives.
Less homework will give students more time to enjoy other pastimes .I have many books which I received as gifts from my parents and friends. They have been kept there on my shelf for several years! Because of homework, I will have not read a single one of them. With less homework, students will be freer to develop their interests in art, music and other hobbies.
More time free from homework will get our physical health better. Many students
like sports, but they have little time to play football, basketball, volleyball and so on. They hardly have time to have a trip or take part in any social activities. They must spend so much time solving math problems and doing grammar exercises. Besides, staying up late to finish their homework leaves many students exhausted in the morning. Not getting enough sleep is not only unpleasant; it also makes students more likely to get colds and other illnesses.</s>Which is the best title for the passage?</s>Homework should be limited
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Students dislike homework, No use doing homework, Homework is good for study
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Middle school students have far too much homework. They usually have to sit up three or four hours every night doing their homework. Now one school in my hometown has made a rule of limiting homework. The homework is limited to an hour a day and the students have no homework on the weekend. I think this is an excellent idea that will allow students to live better and healthier lives.
Less homework will give students more time to enjoy other pastimes .I have many books which I received as gifts from my parents and friends. They have been kept there on my shelf for several years! Because of homework, I will have not read a single one of them. With less homework, students will be freer to develop their interests in art, music and other hobbies.
More time free from homework will get our physical health better. Many students
like sports, but they have little time to play football, basketball, volleyball and so on. They hardly have time to have a trip or take part in any social activities. They must spend so much time solving math problems and doing grammar exercises. Besides, staying up late to finish their homework leaves many students exhausted in the morning. Not getting enough sleep is not only unpleasant; it also makes students more likely to get colds and other illnesses.</s>According to the passage, what is an effect of having a lot of homework?</s>Students have little time for their hobbies.
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Students have to finish their homework., Students are more active in class., Students are good at their lessons.
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Middle school students have far too much homework. They usually have to sit up three or four hours every night doing their homework. Now one school in my hometown has made a rule of limiting homework. The homework is limited to an hour a day and the students have no homework on the weekend. I think this is an excellent idea that will allow students to live better and healthier lives.
Less homework will give students more time to enjoy other pastimes .I have many books which I received as gifts from my parents and friends. They have been kept there on my shelf for several years! Because of homework, I will have not read a single one of them. With less homework, students will be freer to develop their interests in art, music and other hobbies.
More time free from homework will get our physical health better. Many students
like sports, but they have little time to play football, basketball, volleyball and so on. They hardly have time to have a trip or take part in any social activities. They must spend so much time solving math problems and doing grammar exercises. Besides, staying up late to finish their homework leaves many students exhausted in the morning. Not getting enough sleep is not only unpleasant; it also makes students more likely to get colds and other illnesses.</s>The author of the passage may be _ .</s>a student
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a teacher, a parent, a doctor
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Middle school students have far too much homework. They usually have to sit up three or four hours every night doing their homework. Now one school in my hometown has made a rule of limiting homework. The homework is limited to an hour a day and the students have no homework on the weekend. I think this is an excellent idea that will allow students to live better and healthier lives.
Less homework will give students more time to enjoy other pastimes .I have many books which I received as gifts from my parents and friends. They have been kept there on my shelf for several years! Because of homework, I will have not read a single one of them. With less homework, students will be freer to develop their interests in art, music and other hobbies.
More time free from homework will get our physical health better. Many students
like sports, but they have little time to play football, basketball, volleyball and so on. They hardly have time to have a trip or take part in any social activities. They must spend so much time solving math problems and doing grammar exercises. Besides, staying up late to finish their homework leaves many students exhausted in the morning. Not getting enough sleep is not only unpleasant; it also makes students more likely to get colds and other illnesses.</s>According to the passage, what makes students more likely to get colds?</s>Not getting enough sleep.
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No having time to exercise., Getting up early for school., Reading too many books.
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A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much thinner, then my lower body will look more beautiful."
Then the God makes her become a camel . "Oh, God, I want to become more beautiful. But now ... " says the horse.
The God says, "This is what you ask for."
The horse cries, "Oh no, I don't want to be a camel!"
The God says, "Never try to get more. If you want more and more, you will have no idea what the result will be."</s>What does the horse go to the God for?</s>For some help.
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For some nice clothes., For many thanks., For some friends.
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A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much thinner, then my lower body will look more beautiful."
Then the God makes her become a camel . "Oh, God, I want to become more beautiful. But now ... " says the horse.
The God says, "This is what you ask for."
The horse cries, "Oh no, I don't want to be a camel!"
The God says, "Never try to get more. If you want more and more, you will have no idea what the result will be."</s>The horse wants to have _ .</s>a long neck and thin legs
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a short body with long legs, a strong body, strong logs and a short neck
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A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much thinner, then my lower body will look more beautiful."
Then the God makes her become a camel . "Oh, God, I want to become more beautiful. But now ... " says the horse.
The God says, "This is what you ask for."
The horse cries, "Oh no, I don't want to be a camel!"
The God says, "Never try to get more. If you want more and more, you will have no idea what the result will be."</s>How does the horse feel after becoming a camel?</s>Very sad.
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Very thankful., Very happy., Quite bored.
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A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much thinner, then my lower body will look more beautiful."
Then the God makes her become a camel . "Oh, God, I want to become more beautiful. But now ... " says the horse.
The God says, "This is what you ask for."
The horse cries, "Oh no, I don't want to be a camel!"
The God says, "Never try to get more. If you want more and more, you will have no idea what the result will be."</s>The horse thinks a camel is _ .</s>uglier than a horse
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nicer than a horse, stronger than a horse, thinner than a horse
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A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much thinner, then my lower body will look more beautiful."
Then the God makes her become a camel . "Oh, God, I want to become more beautiful. But now ... " says the horse.
The God says, "This is what you ask for."
The horse cries, "Oh no, I don't want to be a camel!"
The God says, "Never try to get more. If you want more and more, you will have no idea what the result will be."</s>What does the writer want to tell us in this passage?</s>Not to ask others for more and more.
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To do more sports., Not to be beautiful., Not to ask others for help.
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The one-child policy in our country has made most families much smaller than before. That is to say, there are fewer children in a family. But the population of China is still growing faster. Why? In fact, it's a serious problem not only in China, but also in the whole world. It's reported that the world population is _ to reach 9,200,000,000 by 2050. There are two important reasons. First, there are still more and more babies born every year. Next, people in the world can live much longer than before.
The earth is too tired, but it has to burden more in the future. Who can save her?
,.</s>The passage tells us that the whole world is suffering from(......) the _ .</s>population
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pollution, flood, hunger
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The one-child policy in our country has made most families much smaller than before. That is to say, there are fewer children in a family. But the population of China is still growing faster. Why? In fact, it's a serious problem not only in China, but also in the whole world. It's reported that the world population is _ to reach 9,200,000,000 by 2050. There are two important reasons. First, there are still more and more babies born every year. Next, people in the world can live much longer than before.
The earth is too tired, but it has to burden more in the future. Who can save her?
,.</s>The population of the world will be about _ by the year 2050.</s>9.2 billion
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92 million, 92 billion, 9.2 million
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The one-child policy in our country has made most families much smaller than before. That is to say, there are fewer children in a family. But the population of China is still growing faster. Why? In fact, it's a serious problem not only in China, but also in the whole world. It's reported that the world population is _ to reach 9,200,000,000 by 2050. There are two important reasons. First, there are still more and more babies born every year. Next, people in the world can live much longer than before.
The earth is too tired, but it has to burden more in the future. Who can save her?
,.</s>Which of the following is NOT true?</s>The number of women keeps growing these years.
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The population of China is still growing., It's difficult for us to control the population in a few years., One of the reasons for the population problem is that people can live longer than before.
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The one-child policy in our country has made most families much smaller than before. That is to say, there are fewer children in a family. But the population of China is still growing faster. Why? In fact, it's a serious problem not only in China, but also in the whole world. It's reported that the world population is _ to reach 9,200,000,000 by 2050. There are two important reasons. First, there are still more and more babies born every year. Next, people in the world can live much longer than before.
The earth is too tired, but it has to burden more in the future. Who can save her?
,.</s>Which is the best title for the passage?</s>The Population Problem
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China's Population, The Family Planning, China's One-Child Policy
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I was driving home on a very hot afternoon and about to near a crossing . One of the major traffic light had gone out , and a police officer was standing in the middle of around twenty lanes of very busy traffic . The fact was that he had no hat or shade to shield him from the burning sun but , he was upbeat and doing a fabulous job .
I saw a drugstore on the comer , and while I was there , I wanted so badly to get some water for the officer ! I had some hesitation , though , as it was a little out of my comfort zone to communicate with a stranger in this way .
I discussed , struggled , left , drove part-way home , turned around , went back to the drugstore , got water , and then found myself thinking about how to hand it to him in the busy crossing . I knew that he might not be able to take it - he wouldn't have hands to hold it since he was busy making motions to direct the traffic - but I had to try .
I drove into the crossing , rolled down my windows as I passed the officer , and gave him the bottle of water . Though he wasn't able to take the bottle , he broke into a smile and said , " Thank you . "
I drove home , feeling better for having persisted . And I was even inspired to call the station that afternoon to make sure they knew what a great job he did that day . It felt good to spread the positivity , and it was the least I could do .</s>Why did the police officer direct the traffic in this heat ?</s>Because one of the major traffic light didn't work .
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Because there was too much traffic ., Because a serious traffic accident happened ., Because he wanted to stop drunk driving .
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I was driving home on a very hot afternoon and about to near a crossing . One of the major traffic light had gone out , and a police officer was standing in the middle of around twenty lanes of very busy traffic . The fact was that he had no hat or shade to shield him from the burning sun but , he was upbeat and doing a fabulous job .
I saw a drugstore on the comer , and while I was there , I wanted so badly to get some water for the officer ! I had some hesitation , though , as it was a little out of my comfort zone to communicate with a stranger in this way .
I discussed , struggled , left , drove part-way home , turned around , went back to the drugstore , got water , and then found myself thinking about how to hand it to him in the busy crossing . I knew that he might not be able to take it - he wouldn't have hands to hold it since he was busy making motions to direct the traffic - but I had to try .
I drove into the crossing , rolled down my windows as I passed the officer , and gave him the bottle of water . Though he wasn't able to take the bottle , he broke into a smile and said , " Thank you . "
I drove home , feeling better for having persisted . And I was even inspired to call the station that afternoon to make sure they knew what a great job he did that day . It felt good to spread the positivity , and it was the least I could do .</s>Why did the writer stop his car at the drugstore ? Because _ .</s>he wanted to buy a bottle of water for the police officer
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he was afraid the police officer knew he had drunk too much, he needed to make a call, he couldn't stand the burning sun
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I was driving home on a very hot afternoon and about to near a crossing . One of the major traffic light had gone out , and a police officer was standing in the middle of around twenty lanes of very busy traffic . The fact was that he had no hat or shade to shield him from the burning sun but , he was upbeat and doing a fabulous job .
I saw a drugstore on the comer , and while I was there , I wanted so badly to get some water for the officer ! I had some hesitation , though , as it was a little out of my comfort zone to communicate with a stranger in this way .
I discussed , struggled , left , drove part-way home , turned around , went back to the drugstore , got water , and then found myself thinking about how to hand it to him in the busy crossing . I knew that he might not be able to take it - he wouldn't have hands to hold it since he was busy making motions to direct the traffic - but I had to try .
I drove into the crossing , rolled down my windows as I passed the officer , and gave him the bottle of water . Though he wasn't able to take the bottle , he broke into a smile and said , " Thank you . "
I drove home , feeling better for having persisted . And I was even inspired to call the station that afternoon to make sure they knew what a great job he did that day . It felt good to spread the positivity , and it was the least I could do .</s>The writer called the station to _ .</s>praise the police officer's great job
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tell there was a bad traffic light at the crossing, complain the police officer didn't accept his water, ask his driving license back
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I was driving home on a very hot afternoon and about to near a crossing . One of the major traffic light had gone out , and a police officer was standing in the middle of around twenty lanes of very busy traffic . The fact was that he had no hat or shade to shield him from the burning sun but , he was upbeat and doing a fabulous job .
I saw a drugstore on the comer , and while I was there , I wanted so badly to get some water for the officer ! I had some hesitation , though , as it was a little out of my comfort zone to communicate with a stranger in this way .
I discussed , struggled , left , drove part-way home , turned around , went back to the drugstore , got water , and then found myself thinking about how to hand it to him in the busy crossing . I knew that he might not be able to take it - he wouldn't have hands to hold it since he was busy making motions to direct the traffic - but I had to try .
I drove into the crossing , rolled down my windows as I passed the officer , and gave him the bottle of water . Though he wasn't able to take the bottle , he broke into a smile and said , " Thank you . "
I drove home , feeling better for having persisted . And I was even inspired to call the station that afternoon to make sure they knew what a great job he did that day . It felt good to spread the positivity , and it was the least I could do .</s>What is the main idea of the passage ?</s>Spreading the positivity can make the world more beautiful
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It is a hard job to work as a traffic police officer, The government should find better ways to solve the heavy traffic ., Trust is very important to make friends with a strange man .
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(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
Broo thought about it for a moment and realized that he had made a mistake. "Well," he said, "maybe drinking all that milk wasn't the best idea."
The Princess continued, "Mr. Bear, you can drink and eat, but you won't feel good because you have never made any contribution to anyone else. I think you'll find that it is better to be full in your heart, not just in your stomach." After saying this, the Princess went back to the castle, leaving Broo alone.
One day, Broo was going to take lots of cookies from the rabbits, then he remembered what the Princess said to him. So Broo decided not to eat the cookies. The rabbits were surprised and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bear. Now these cookies will taste sweeter because they are given by you, my friend. If you like, come back tomorrow and we can have the cookies together."
Broo was filled with joy and went through the land. He gave back everything he had taken. In return, he received a promise from everyone to share their food with him. Broo was so delighted that he started dancing in the moonlight with the Princess as his partner.</s>When the Princess Renee came down, Broo was _ .</s>eating honey
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dancing with rabbits, giving everything back, having cookies
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(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
Broo thought about it for a moment and realized that he had made a mistake. "Well," he said, "maybe drinking all that milk wasn't the best idea."
The Princess continued, "Mr. Bear, you can drink and eat, but you won't feel good because you have never made any contribution to anyone else. I think you'll find that it is better to be full in your heart, not just in your stomach." After saying this, the Princess went back to the castle, leaving Broo alone.
One day, Broo was going to take lots of cookies from the rabbits, then he remembered what the Princess said to him. So Broo decided not to eat the cookies. The rabbits were surprised and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bear. Now these cookies will taste sweeter because they are given by you, my friend. If you like, come back tomorrow and we can have the cookies together."
Broo was filled with joy and went through the land. He gave back everything he had taken. In return, he received a promise from everyone to share their food with him. Broo was so delighted that he started dancing in the moonlight with the Princess as his partner.</s>In Nahloo, _ .</s>everyone was happy to share with each other
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the Princess Renee stayed with Broo all the time, Broo took a lot of cookies from rabbits, Broo never realized his mistake
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(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
Broo thought about it for a moment and realized that he had made a mistake. "Well," he said, "maybe drinking all that milk wasn't the best idea."
The Princess continued, "Mr. Bear, you can drink and eat, but you won't feel good because you have never made any contribution to anyone else. I think you'll find that it is better to be full in your heart, not just in your stomach." After saying this, the Princess went back to the castle, leaving Broo alone.
One day, Broo was going to take lots of cookies from the rabbits, then he remembered what the Princess said to him. So Broo decided not to eat the cookies. The rabbits were surprised and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bear. Now these cookies will taste sweeter because they are given by you, my friend. If you like, come back tomorrow and we can have the cookies together."
Broo was filled with joy and went through the land. He gave back everything he had taken. In return, he received a promise from everyone to share their food with him. Broo was so delighted that he started dancing in the moonlight with the Princess as his partner.</s>Broo felt _ after he gave the cookies back to the rabbits.</s>happy
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sad, surprised, hungry
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(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
Broo thought about it for a moment and realized that he had made a mistake. "Well," he said, "maybe drinking all that milk wasn't the best idea."
The Princess continued, "Mr. Bear, you can drink and eat, but you won't feel good because you have never made any contribution to anyone else. I think you'll find that it is better to be full in your heart, not just in your stomach." After saying this, the Princess went back to the castle, leaving Broo alone.
One day, Broo was going to take lots of cookies from the rabbits, then he remembered what the Princess said to him. So Broo decided not to eat the cookies. The rabbits were surprised and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bear. Now these cookies will taste sweeter because they are given by you, my friend. If you like, come back tomorrow and we can have the cookies together."
Broo was filled with joy and went through the land. He gave back everything he had taken. In return, he received a promise from everyone to share their food with him. Broo was so delighted that he started dancing in the moonlight with the Princess as his partner.</s>The passage is probably from _ .</s>a story book
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an advertisement, a tour guide, an application
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(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
Broo thought about it for a moment and realized that he had made a mistake. "Well," he said, "maybe drinking all that milk wasn't the best idea."
The Princess continued, "Mr. Bear, you can drink and eat, but you won't feel good because you have never made any contribution to anyone else. I think you'll find that it is better to be full in your heart, not just in your stomach." After saying this, the Princess went back to the castle, leaving Broo alone.
One day, Broo was going to take lots of cookies from the rabbits, then he remembered what the Princess said to him. So Broo decided not to eat the cookies. The rabbits were surprised and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bear. Now these cookies will taste sweeter because they are given by you, my friend. If you like, come back tomorrow and we can have the cookies together."
Broo was filled with joy and went through the land. He gave back everything he had taken. In return, he received a promise from everyone to share their food with him. Broo was so delighted that he started dancing in the moonlight with the Princess as his partner.</s>What can we learn from the passage ?</s>It's better to give than to receive.
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Every dog has its day., The early bird catches the worm., Many hands make light work.
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer .
We are a non-profit organization . We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
"As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too."says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in.
Interested in?Call us on 1-800-555-5756, or visit our website:www. activol. com.
,.</s>What kind of people can become volunteers?</s>From 12-year-old people to people in their 80s.
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Only children., Only old people., Only students and teachers.
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer .
We are a non-profit organization . We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
"As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too."says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in.
Interested in?Call us on 1-800-555-5756, or visit our website:www. activol. com.
,.</s>_ need help.</s>Many people
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Animals, Nobody, Volunteers
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer .
We are a non-profit organization . We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
"As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too."says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in.
Interested in?Call us on 1-800-555-5756, or visit our website:www. activol. com.
,.</s>Volunteers want to get _ when they help others.</s>nothing
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everything, money, computers
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer .
We are a non-profit organization . We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
"As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too."says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in.
Interested in?Call us on 1-800-555-5756, or visit our website:www. activol. com.
,.</s>Carlos Domingo works as a volunteer to help _ .</s>children
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dogs, cats, old people
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer .
We are a non-profit organization . We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
"As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too."says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in.
Interested in?Call us on 1-800-555-5756, or visit our website:www. activol. com.
,.</s>This passage is _ .</s>ad
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a story, a play, a film
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In 1816, there were no schools for the deaf in America. Several people started a few schools, but in the end all of the schools closed. There were too many problems. The first people to succeed were Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. They opened their school in 1817, and the school did not close. At that time it was the only school for deaf children in America!
Clerc and Gallaudet did not know what would happen after they opened their school. They worked very hard. The school grew, and many more students went to this school. These new students were from all over the country. People thought the school would be big enough for all of the deaf children in America. The school is still open today, but the name was changed. Today it is called the American School for the Deaf. It is in West Hartford, Connecticut.
After Clerc and Gallaudet established their school, many other schools for the deaf were opened as well. Before Gallaudet's death in 1851, 15 other schools for deaf children were built! Many of the teachers at those 15 schools used Gallaudet's teaching methods. Many had even studied with Gallaudet and were deaf themselves!</s>Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet were the first people who _ .</s>succeeded in opening their school for the deaf in America
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wanted to build a school for the deaf in the USA, succeeded in making the deaf speak as ordinary people, succeeded in opening their school for the deaf all over the world
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In 1816, there were no schools for the deaf in America. Several people started a few schools, but in the end all of the schools closed. There were too many problems. The first people to succeed were Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. They opened their school in 1817, and the school did not close. At that time it was the only school for deaf children in America!
Clerc and Gallaudet did not know what would happen after they opened their school. They worked very hard. The school grew, and many more students went to this school. These new students were from all over the country. People thought the school would be big enough for all of the deaf children in America. The school is still open today, but the name was changed. Today it is called the American School for the Deaf. It is in West Hartford, Connecticut.
After Clerc and Gallaudet established their school, many other schools for the deaf were opened as well. Before Gallaudet's death in 1851, 15 other schools for deaf children were built! Many of the teachers at those 15 schools used Gallaudet's teaching methods. Many had even studied with Gallaudet and were deaf themselves!</s>What is the school known as now?</s>The passage doesn't tell us.
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The American School for the Deaf., The Connecticut School for the Deaf., The West Hartford School for the Deaf.
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When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to " _ ", which means each person pays his own bill.</s>The best title of this passage is _</s>Invitation in western countries.
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Drop in anytime., Come and see me soon., Westerners.
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When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to " _ ", which means each person pays his own bill.</s>When Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , it means _</s>you are welcome to visit them, but you still need to call them before going to their house.
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you are welcome to visit them anytime, they don't want you to visit them., they will hold a party for you.
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When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to " _ ", which means each person pays his own bill.</s>If a westerner invites you to go to his house, _</s>you may refuse if you don't plan to go.
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you have to accept the invitation even you don't want to go., you can't accept the invitation., and you accept the invitation, you must go.
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When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to " _ ", which means each person pays his own bill.</s>If you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, what kind of gifts will you bring? _</s>Books
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Money., Televisions, Computers.
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Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and children. It's hard to tell who are right and who are wrong. A child of 7-8 always finds some reasons to have a conflict with it's parents. Whether it is about some toy, studies, a party or a company, there is always a difference between them. And it becomes worse when they answer you back. Scientists tell us that children should be treated with care. Yes, sure they should respect their elders.
We are partly responsible for this. At an early age we encourage children to behave like adults, just because we find it funny. The kids on the other hand consider this same behavior as normal and get used to it. And when it is not funny for us any more, we expect them to stop it, but by then it is already too late. Only when they reach a certain maturity will the children realize that answering back and being rude are not acceptable . Until then, most of the time their behavior is difficult to change, unless by force . And use of force is against the every good idea, as it weakens the child's confidence.
So it is one thing to bring a child into this world but quite another to make them into well mannered citizens. The best way is to be a good example ourselves, as our children are the mirrors of us adults.</s>_ are all lovely and lively.</s>Toddlers
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Children, Kids, Grown-ups
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Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and children. It's hard to tell who are right and who are wrong. A child of 7-8 always finds some reasons to have a conflict with it's parents. Whether it is about some toy, studies, a party or a company, there is always a difference between them. And it becomes worse when they answer you back. Scientists tell us that children should be treated with care. Yes, sure they should respect their elders.
We are partly responsible for this. At an early age we encourage children to behave like adults, just because we find it funny. The kids on the other hand consider this same behavior as normal and get used to it. And when it is not funny for us any more, we expect them to stop it, but by then it is already too late. Only when they reach a certain maturity will the children realize that answering back and being rude are not acceptable . Until then, most of the time their behavior is difficult to change, unless by force . And use of force is against the every good idea, as it weakens the child's confidence.
So it is one thing to bring a child into this world but quite another to make them into well mannered citizens. The best way is to be a good example ourselves, as our children are the mirrors of us adults.</s>There are many conflicts between _ .</s>parents and children
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fathers and mother s, parents and toddlers, parents and parents
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Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and children. It's hard to tell who are right and who are wrong. A child of 7-8 always finds some reasons to have a conflict with it's parents. Whether it is about some toy, studies, a party or a company, there is always a difference between them. And it becomes worse when they answer you back. Scientists tell us that children should be treated with care. Yes, sure they should respect their elders.
We are partly responsible for this. At an early age we encourage children to behave like adults, just because we find it funny. The kids on the other hand consider this same behavior as normal and get used to it. And when it is not funny for us any more, we expect them to stop it, but by then it is already too late. Only when they reach a certain maturity will the children realize that answering back and being rude are not acceptable . Until then, most of the time their behavior is difficult to change, unless by force . And use of force is against the every good idea, as it weakens the child's confidence.
So it is one thing to bring a child into this world but quite another to make them into well mannered citizens. The best way is to be a good example ourselves, as our children are the mirrors of us adults.</s>Which is acceptable according to the passage?</s>Respecting elders.
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Answering back., Being rude., Using force.
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Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and children. It's hard to tell who are right and who are wrong. A child of 7-8 always finds some reasons to have a conflict with it's parents. Whether it is about some toy, studies, a party or a company, there is always a difference between them. And it becomes worse when they answer you back. Scientists tell us that children should be treated with care. Yes, sure they should respect their elders.
We are partly responsible for this. At an early age we encourage children to behave like adults, just because we find it funny. The kids on the other hand consider this same behavior as normal and get used to it. And when it is not funny for us any more, we expect them to stop it, but by then it is already too late. Only when they reach a certain maturity will the children realize that answering back and being rude are not acceptable . Until then, most of the time their behavior is difficult to change, unless by force . And use of force is against the every good idea, as it weakens the child's confidence.
So it is one thing to bring a child into this world but quite another to make them into well mannered citizens. The best way is to be a good example ourselves, as our children are the mirrors of us adults.</s>Which of the following is true?</s>Children often copy what their parents do.
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Children can not change their behavior., Children's behavior develops in their own way., Children's behavior is not acceptable.
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Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and children. It's hard to tell who are right and who are wrong. A child of 7-8 always finds some reasons to have a conflict with it's parents. Whether it is about some toy, studies, a party or a company, there is always a difference between them. And it becomes worse when they answer you back. Scientists tell us that children should be treated with care. Yes, sure they should respect their elders.
We are partly responsible for this. At an early age we encourage children to behave like adults, just because we find it funny. The kids on the other hand consider this same behavior as normal and get used to it. And when it is not funny for us any more, we expect them to stop it, but by then it is already too late. Only when they reach a certain maturity will the children realize that answering back and being rude are not acceptable . Until then, most of the time their behavior is difficult to change, unless by force . And use of force is against the every good idea, as it weakens the child's confidence.
So it is one thing to bring a child into this world but quite another to make them into well mannered citizens. The best way is to be a good example ourselves, as our children are the mirrors of us adults.</s>The writer wrote the passage _ .</s>to show the importance of good examples
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to give examples on educating children, to show the growth of children, to show the behavior of children
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There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and more comfortable. They started to wear the same kind. Because the design of the undershirts was simple and looked like the letter T, Americans called the clothes T-shirts.
By World War II Many soldiers started to wear T-shirts as under-wear.
In the 1930s Many American students started wearing white T-shirts for playing sports.
In 1951 Marlon Brando, a very famous American actor, wore a tight-fitting T-shirt in a film. After this, many American men started to dress like him.
In the 1970s T-shirts became the favorite kind of clothing for young people in many countries. At that time, they were a sign of being cool and different from others.
In the 1980s T-shirts started to be hot in China.
Now many young people show their own ideas on their T-shirts; special pictures, funny words... T-shirts are more like artworks than just simple summer wear</s>Who first wore T-shirts according to the passage?</s>European soldiers.
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American students., American soldiers., European students.
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There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and more comfortable. They started to wear the same kind. Because the design of the undershirts was simple and looked like the letter T, Americans called the clothes T-shirts.
By World War II Many soldiers started to wear T-shirts as under-wear.
In the 1930s Many American students started wearing white T-shirts for playing sports.
In 1951 Marlon Brando, a very famous American actor, wore a tight-fitting T-shirt in a film. After this, many American men started to dress like him.
In the 1970s T-shirts became the favorite kind of clothing for young people in many countries. At that time, they were a sign of being cool and different from others.
In the 1980s T-shirts started to be hot in China.
Now many young people show their own ideas on their T-shirts; special pictures, funny words... T-shirts are more like artworks than just simple summer wear</s>What did the American students wear T-shirts for at the beginning?</s>For playing sports.
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For being different, For being cool., For making money.
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There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and more comfortable. They started to wear the same kind. Because the design of the undershirts was simple and looked like the letter T, Americans called the clothes T-shirts.
By World War II Many soldiers started to wear T-shirts as under-wear.
In the 1930s Many American students started wearing white T-shirts for playing sports.
In 1951 Marlon Brando, a very famous American actor, wore a tight-fitting T-shirt in a film. After this, many American men started to dress like him.
In the 1970s T-shirts became the favorite kind of clothing for young people in many countries. At that time, they were a sign of being cool and different from others.
In the 1980s T-shirts started to be hot in China.
Now many young people show their own ideas on their T-shirts; special pictures, funny words... T-shirts are more like artworks than just simple summer wear</s>When did T-shirts become a sign of being cool and different?</s>In the 1970s.
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By World War II, In the 1930s., After the 1930s.
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There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and more comfortable. They started to wear the same kind. Because the design of the undershirts was simple and looked like the letter T, Americans called the clothes T-shirts.
By World War II Many soldiers started to wear T-shirts as under-wear.
In the 1930s Many American students started wearing white T-shirts for playing sports.
In 1951 Marlon Brando, a very famous American actor, wore a tight-fitting T-shirt in a film. After this, many American men started to dress like him.
In the 1970s T-shirts became the favorite kind of clothing for young people in many countries. At that time, they were a sign of being cool and different from others.
In the 1980s T-shirts started to be hot in China.
Now many young people show their own ideas on their T-shirts; special pictures, funny words... T-shirts are more like artworks than just simple summer wear</s>Why are T-shirts more like artworks than just simple summer wear now?</s>Because young people can put their ideas on them.
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Because they are very expensive and different., Because everyone likes T-shirts and they are popular., Because they look beautiful.
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There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and more comfortable. They started to wear the same kind. Because the design of the undershirts was simple and looked like the letter T, Americans called the clothes T-shirts.
By World War II Many soldiers started to wear T-shirts as under-wear.
In the 1930s Many American students started wearing white T-shirts for playing sports.
In 1951 Marlon Brando, a very famous American actor, wore a tight-fitting T-shirt in a film. After this, many American men started to dress like him.
In the 1970s T-shirts became the favorite kind of clothing for young people in many countries. At that time, they were a sign of being cool and different from others.
In the 1980s T-shirts started to be hot in China.
Now many young people show their own ideas on their T-shirts; special pictures, funny words... T-shirts are more like artworks than just simple summer wear</s>Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?</s>Many soldiers had begun to wear T-shirts by World War II.
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It's said that the first T-shirts had nothing to do with war., The clothes were named T-shirts by a famous American actor., T-shirts became popular in China before the 1980s.
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