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A subject which seems to have been insufficiently studied by doctors and psychologists is the influence of geography and climate on the psychological and physical health of mankind. There seems no doubt that the general character of the landscape, the relative length of day and night, and the climate must all play a bi... | According to the author, research into the influence of geography and climate should _ . | [
"focus on some unknown aspects",
"be pursued on a larger scale",
"be carried out within a larger scope",
"go much deeper"
] | D | 3 | high |
A subject which seems to have been insufficiently studied by doctors and psychologists is the influence of geography and climate on the psychological and physical health of mankind. There seems no doubt that the general character of the landscape, the relative length of day and night, and the climate must all play a bi... | The author hopes that studies on the influence of geographical environment will enable us to _ | [
"generalize better about types of people",
"find better water supplies",
"gain an insight into its influence on mankind",
"live to a ripe old age"
] | C | 2 | high |
"Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's Universit... | According to the passage, obesity is directly linked to _ . | [
"high-salt foods",
"sugar-sweetened soft drinks",
"high blood pressure",
"strokes and heart attacks"
] | B | 1 | high |
"Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's Universit... | Compared with previous studies, the recent one found that _ . | [
"a lower-salt diet may mean less sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption",
"a low-salt diet keeps children out of high blood pressure",
"children face the risk of having strokes and heart attacks",
"low-salt food products do not do harm to people's health"
] | A | 0 | high |
"Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's Universit... | Which of the following statements would Dr He agree to? | [
"The less salt people eat, the healthier people become.",
"Children should reduce fluid intake in their daily life.",
"No high-salt food products will be available in shops.",
"A low-salt diet may prevent both high blood pressure and obesity."
] | D | 3 | high |
"Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's Universit... | After reading the passage, who should take effective action? | [
"Children.",
"Parents.",
"Doctors.",
"Researchers."
] | B | 1 | high |
Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way.
Our expression today is "to face the music". When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it does not mean he's planning to go to the concert. I... | How many ways does the phrase "to face the music" comes from? | [
"1.",
"2.",
"3.",
"4."
] | C | 2 | high |
Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way.
Our expression today is "to face the music". When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it does not mean he's planning to go to the concert. I... | What's the meaning of "to face the music"? | [
"To face something far less pleasant.",
"To face the stage.",
"To face the back of one's horse.",
"To face one's leader."
] | A | 0 | high |
Two of the hardest things to accomplish in this world are to acquire wealth by honest effort and, having gained it, to learn how to use it properly. Recently 1 walked into the locker room of a rather well-known golf club after finishing a round.It was in the late afternoon and most of the members had left for their hom... | We learn from the passage that the author _ . | [
"was a wealthy person in the community",
"held.a positive attitude towards an active life",
"was fond of associating with celebrities",
"kept a secret of the reason why he was so impressed"
] | B | 1 | high |
Two of the hardest things to accomplish in this world are to acquire wealth by honest effort and, having gained it, to learn how to use it properly. Recently 1 walked into the locker room of a rather well-known golf club after finishing a round.It was in the late afternoon and most of the members had left for their hom... | What is implied in the passage by the writer? | [
"To use wealth properly,eat,drink and be merry.",
"Where there is a will,there is a wav.",
"As life is but like a dream,a man is like a fruit tree.",
"If you cease to struggle,you cease to live."
] | D | 3 | high |
Two of the hardest things to accomplish in this world are to acquire wealth by honest effort and, having gained it, to learn how to use it properly. Recently 1 walked into the locker room of a rather well-known golf club after finishing a round.It was in the late afternoon and most of the members had left for their hom... | The passage above is most probably taken from _ . | [
"an autobiography",
"a photography book",
"a science fiction",
"a USA travel brochure"
] | A | 0 | high |
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.
The entire trip will last three hours. Booking... | Where are these trips? | [
"In a large city.",
"In a park in the mountains.",
"In a special zoo.",
"In three different countries."
] | B | 1 | high |
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.
The entire trip will last three hours. Booking... | Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips? | [
"Good walking shoes.",
"A pair of glasses.",
"Food and water.",
"A sleeping bag."
] | D | 3 | high |
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.
The entire trip will last three hours. Booking... | What is the best title for the passage? | [
"Adventure Travel in America",
"Hunting around the Great Mountains",
"Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains",
"Interesting Trips in the East of the USA"
] | C | 2 | high |
Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south ar... | Motorists to the south were advised to _ . | [
"return home",
"stay at home in Jalan Hisamuddin",
"move to higher ground",
"travel by Jalan Hisamuddin"
] | D | 3 | high |
Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south ar... | The flood victims first escaped to _ . | [
"the nearby town",
"Jalan Hisamuddin",
"higher ground",
"Tulang"
] | C | 2 | high |
Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south ar... | The people are staying _ . | [
"at a newspaper office",
"at a police station",
"in Tulang",
"on their roof tops"
] | C | 2 | high |
Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south ar... | The flood is expected to _ . | [
"go down",
"cause more rain",
"get worse",
"kill more people"
] | C | 2 | high |
You've probably heard of Marco Polo, but how much do you actually know about him and his incredible journey? Marco was the original travel writer, whose trade contacts with Asia changed Europe, opening it up to new ideas and cultures.
Marco Polo was born in the Venetian Republic around 1254.At the time, Venice was one ... | Which of the following is true according to the passage? | [
"Soon after his mother's death, Marco was raised by his father.",
"Marco spent about six years on the way to China and back to Venice.",
"Marco died at the age of 70 in the church of San Lorenzo in Venice.",
"Marco was born into a very poor family but died in wealth."
] | B | 1 | high |
You've probably heard of Marco Polo, but how much do you actually know about him and his incredible journey? Marco was the original travel writer, whose trade contacts with Asia changed Europe, opening it up to new ideas and cultures.
Marco Polo was born in the Venetian Republic around 1254.At the time, Venice was one ... | The passage is most probably taken from _ . | [
"a newspaper",
"a geography book",
"a history book",
"a traveler's guide"
] | C | 2 | high |
Finding time to read is an important part of developing reading and writing skills for all kids. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of each day -- even when it's tough to find time to sit down with a book.
Car trips, waits in checkout lines and the doctor's office are all opportunities f... | How does the author advise kids to keep in touch with relatives? | [
"Make written communication.",
"Make a dialogue with each other.",
"Learn skills from them.",
"Read a catalogue together."
] | A | 0 | high |
Finding time to read is an important part of developing reading and writing skills for all kids. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of each day -- even when it's tough to find time to sit down with a book.
Car trips, waits in checkout lines and the doctor's office are all opportunities f... | What may be the best title for the text? | [
"Reading approaches",
"Finding reading moments",
"Encouraging kids to read",
"What reading means to kids"
] | B | 1 | high |
After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.
During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular... | The boy looked forward to meeting the author because _ . | [
"he was one of the author's fans",
"he wanted to get to the Olympics and win a medal",
"he was also good at weight lifting",
"he admired the author for his courage very much"
] | A | 0 | high |
After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.
During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular... | From the passage we learn that _ . | [
"Matthew was an athlete",
"Matthew was an optimistic and determined boy",
"The author used to have the same disease as Matthew had",
"Matthew became a champion before he died"
] | B | 1 | high |
After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.
During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular... | Matthew didn't accept the author's medal because _ . | [
"he thought it was too expensive",
"he was sure that he could win one in the future",
"he thought it was of no use to him as he would die soon",
"he would not be pitied by others"
] | D | 3 | high |
After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.
During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular... | What would be the best title for this passage? | [
"A sick boy.",
"A special friend.",
"A real champion.",
"A famous athlete."
] | C | 2 | high |
Naps--short sleeps during the day--may improve memory, experts said recently.
New research conducted by brain researcher Avi Karni of the University of Haifa in Israel explores the possibility that naps help lock in sometimes long-term memories. "We still don't know exactly how memory system works during sleep, but th... | We can learn from the article that _ . | [
"the new research has discovered the memory process during the sleep",
"taking a nap helps improve both long-term and short-term memories",
"Karni's findings are based on comparisons between two groups of participants",
"people who take a nap will never forget \"how to\" skills once they are learned"
] | C | 2 | high |
Naps--short sleeps during the day--may improve memory, experts said recently.
New research conducted by brain researcher Avi Karni of the University of Haifa in Israel explores the possibility that naps help lock in sometimes long-term memories. "We still don't know exactly how memory system works during sleep, but th... | The text is most probably taken from _ . | [
"a newspaper report",
"a library guide",
"a project handbook",
"a science site"
] | D | 3 | high |
Teachers say the digital age has had a good influence - and a not-so-good influence - on this generation of American teenagers.More than 2,000 teachers took an online survey.Three-quarters of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a "mostly positive" effect on their students' research habits a... | The text mainly tells us _ . | [
"all the students use digital tools",
"the Internet is playing a key role",
"teachers encourage using digital tools",
"digital tools bring about benefits and problems"
] | D | 3 | high |
Teachers say the digital age has had a good influence - and a not-so-good influence - on this generation of American teenagers.More than 2,000 teachers took an online survey.Three-quarters of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a "mostly positive" effect on their students' research habits a... | Some students don't tend to work hard because | [
"they can get answers on the Internet quickly",
"printed books and libraries around aren't enough",
"the Internet can't make students concentrate",
"they can copy each others' work without being punished"
] | A | 0 | high |
Fifty people died, over 11,000 were injured, and 100,000 houses were heavily damaged or destroyed in an earthquake that struck North China's Hebei Province.
The quake, measuring 6. 2 on the Richter scale (6 .2) , hit the area 220km northwest of Beijing at 11: 50 a. m. on January 10, 1998.
Scientists made a report of th... | When the earthquake attacked the area, most people there were unlikely to _ . | [
"sleep in bed",
"work in the fields",
"walk in the streets",
"stay at home"
] | A | 0 | high |
Fifty people died, over 11,000 were injured, and 100,000 houses were heavily damaged or destroyed in an earthquake that struck North China's Hebei Province.
The quake, measuring 6. 2 on the Richter scale (6 .2) , hit the area 220km northwest of Beijing at 11: 50 a. m. on January 10, 1998.
Scientists made a report of th... | The report shows that about nine earthquakes in the past ten years are measured over _ on the Richter scale. | [
"7",
"5",
"9",
"6"
] | A | 0 | high |
Fifty people died, over 11,000 were injured, and 100,000 houses were heavily damaged or destroyed in an earthquake that struck North China's Hebei Province.
The quake, measuring 6. 2 on the Richter scale (6 .2) , hit the area 220km northwest of Beijing at 11: 50 a. m. on January 10, 1998.
Scientists made a report of th... | It can be inferred from the report that the damage caused by the earthquakes could be much less heavy if _ . | [
"all the people stayed outside",
"the earthquake happened at midnight",
"the people had been warned earlier",
"the earthquake scale was lower than 6. 2 only"
] | C | 2 | high |
Fifty people died, over 11,000 were injured, and 100,000 houses were heavily damaged or destroyed in an earthquake that struck North China's Hebei Province.
The quake, measuring 6. 2 on the Richter scale (6 .2) , hit the area 220km northwest of Beijing at 11: 50 a. m. on January 10, 1998.
Scientists made a report of th... | Which of the following can be reasonable except _ . | [
"We can not stop earthquakes",
"Scientists are working hard at the researches on earthquakes",
"We can do our best to have fewer damages than ever",
"Nothing can be done on earthquakes"
] | D | 3 | high |
In the kitchen of my mother's houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad and a hole for a pencil.
I'm looking for paper on which to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the cur... | Why has the author's mother always kept the notepad and pencil in the kitchen? | [
"To leave messages.",
"To list her everyday tasks.",
"To note down maths problems.",
"To write down a flash of inspiration."
] | D | 3 | high |
In the kitchen of my mother's houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad and a hole for a pencil.
I'm looking for paper on which to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the cur... | What is the author's original opinion about the wooden stand? | [
"It has great value for the family.",
"It needs to be replaced by a better one.",
"It brings her back to her lonely childhood.",
"It should be passed on to the next generation."
] | B | 1 | high |
In the kitchen of my mother's houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad and a hole for a pencil.
I'm looking for paper on which to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the cur... | The author feels embarrassed for _ . | [
"blaming her mother wrongly",
"giving her mother a lot of trouble",
"not making good use of time as her mother did",
"not making any breakthrough in her field"
] | C | 2 | high |
In the kitchen of my mother's houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad and a hole for a pencil.
I'm looking for paper on which to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the cur... | In the author's mind, her mother is _ . | [
"strange in behaviour",
"keen on her research",
"fond of collecting old things",
"careless about her appearance"
] | B | 1 | high |
Alexander the Great was a mighty king and conqueror . He was one of the greatest military geniuses the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher , came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, medicine a... | Alexander and his troops traveled and fought probably _ then. | [
"by ship",
"by simple truck",
"on their horses",
"on foot"
] | C | 2 | high |
Alexander the Great was a mighty king and conqueror . He was one of the greatest military geniuses the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher , came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, medicine a... | Which of the following statements is TRUE? | [
"He died in his late thirties.",
"Bucephalus was probably a big ship.",
"He conquered all the countries then known in the world.",
"Alexander was very ready to listen to anybody including his officers and soldiers."
] | D | 3 | high |
Alexander the Great was a mighty king and conqueror . He was one of the greatest military geniuses the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher , came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, medicine a... | What's the best title of this passage? | [
"How Alexander the Great Became King?",
"Great Tragedy",
"Good Education Makes a Great Man",
"Alexander the Great"
] | D | 3 | high |
We've all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles . It's easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of millions of dollars on various... | Which of the following is the most effective in building abdominal muscles? | [
"Torso Track.",
"Captain's Chair.",
"Ab-Doer.",
"Body Shaper-Q8SP."
] | B | 1 | high |
We've all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles . It's easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of millions of dollars on various... | According to the author, it's difficult for many Americans to get visible firm abdominal muscles mainly because _ . | [
"how big their muscles will be is determined by birth",
"they change their exercise routine regularly",
"injuries interrupt their exercise frequently",
"they do not put in enough efforts"
] | A | 0 | high |
We've all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles . It's easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of millions of dollars on various... | The author convinces the readers by _ . | [
"describing successful cases",
"presenting findings of researches",
"offering comments directly from exercisers",
"comparing advertisements of products"
] | B | 1 | high |
We've all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles . It's easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of millions of dollars on various... | What's the main purpose of this passage? | [
"To sponsor rich healthy lifestyle based on advanced product research.",
"To indicate that diet and exercises are necessary factors for a fit midsection.",
"To promote proven exercise techniques and to advise against false advertisements.",
"To research and develop in order to create the perfect stomach and e... | C | 2 | high |
The Maldives faces the threat of extinction from rising sea levels, but the government said on Thursday it was looking to the future with plans to build homes and a golf course that float.
An increase in sea levels of just 18 to 59 centimeters would make the Maldives -- a nation of tiny coral islands in the Indian Ocea... | What's the main idea of the passage? | [
"The Maldives plans to build floating homes for the rising sea level.",
"The Maldives's president signed a deal with a Dutch company.",
"The Maldives staged the first underwater cabinet meeting.",
"The Maldives is considering ways to fight against the global warming."
] | D | 3 | high |
The Maldives faces the threat of extinction from rising sea levels, but the government said on Thursday it was looking to the future with plans to build homes and a golf course that float.
An increase in sea levels of just 18 to 59 centimeters would make the Maldives -- a nation of tiny coral islands in the Indian Ocea... | Which statement is true about the Hulhumale? | [
"The Hulhumale is a natural island near the capital of Male.",
"The Hulhumale is an artificial island to be built near the capital.",
"The Hulhumale was built in 1997 and has settled over 30,000 people.",
"The Hulhumale is protected by a 30-million-dollar sea wall."
] | B | 1 | high |
The Maldives faces the threat of extinction from rising sea levels, but the government said on Thursday it was looking to the future with plans to build homes and a golf course that float.
An increase in sea levels of just 18 to 59 centimeters would make the Maldives -- a nation of tiny coral islands in the Indian Ocea... | Which of the following is NOT Nasheed's idea? _ | [
"To purchase land elsewhere in the world to help Maldivians to relocate if their homes are flooded.",
"To make his nation a model for the rest of the world by becoming \"carbon neutral\" by 2020",
"To stop using fossil fuel and power all vehicles and buildings from \"green\" sources.",
"To build more artifici... | D | 3 | high |
Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrate... | The author believes that the increased size of the human population results from _ . | [
"an increase in birthrates",
"the industrial development",
"a decrease in death rates",
"childhood diseases"
] | C | 2 | high |
Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrate... | It can be inferred from the passage that in hunting and gathering cultures _ . | [
"it was a moral responsibility for the families to keep alive the aged people who could not work",
"the survival of infants was less important than that of their parents in times of starvation",
"old people were given the task of",
"death was celebrated as a time of rejoicing for an individual"
] | B | 1 | high |
Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrate... | According to the passage, which of the following statements about the old people in the United States is true? | [
"Many of them live on social security money which is hardly enough.",
"Minority of them remain in a state of near poverty after their retirement.",
"Many nursing homes are sponsored by religious and nonprofit groups.",
"Older people have wealth or private insurance if they have a serious illness."
] | A | 0 | high |
When Regina Mary' parents refused to let her get a horse ,the smart 15-year-olddidn't sit in her room and complain. Instead she turned to a cow called Luna to make her riding dreams come true.
Hours of training ,and tons of treats later, the results are impressive: not only do the two regularly go on long rides through... | Regina's plan is to be _ in the future. | [
"an animal trainer",
"a horse rider",
"a farmer",
"a nurse"
] | D | 3 | high |
When Regina Mary' parents refused to let her get a horse ,the smart 15-year-olddidn't sit in her room and complain. Instead she turned to a cow called Luna to make her riding dreams come true.
Hours of training ,and tons of treats later, the results are impressive: not only do the two regularly go on long rides through... | The passage mainly talks about _ . | [
"a cow performing in a horse competition",
"a German girl training a cow successfully",
"the way of gaining friendship from a cow",
"the efforts of a cow to adapt to riding equipment"
] | B | 1 | high |
Teary Joe was a boy with a special ability: he could make himself cry in less than a second. If he disliked something, or things became difficult, Teary Joe would not hesitate to put on a pitiful face and set great big tears running down his cheeks. In this way he managed to get practically everything he wanted, becaus... | According to the passage, Teary Joe _ . | [
"relied on others' sympathy before",
"was joyful in his life",
"hated working hard",
"was a naughty boy"
] | A | 0 | high |
Teary Joe was a boy with a special ability: he could make himself cry in less than a second. If he disliked something, or things became difficult, Teary Joe would not hesitate to put on a pitiful face and set great big tears running down his cheeks. In this way he managed to get practically everything he wanted, becaus... | Teary Joe sadly walked away because he _ . | [
"considered that Pipo was very poor",
"realized he shouldn't change his life style",
"didn't get delicious cake for supper",
"got everything he wanted without delight"
] | D | 3 | high |
Teary Joe was a boy with a special ability: he could make himself cry in less than a second. If he disliked something, or things became difficult, Teary Joe would not hesitate to put on a pitiful face and set great big tears running down his cheeks. In this way he managed to get practically everything he wanted, becaus... | Joe's attitude towards Pipo's getting things by making efforts was _ . | [
"ridiculous",
"faulty",
"doubtful",
"agreeable"
] | D | 3 | high |
Teary Joe was a boy with a special ability: he could make himself cry in less than a second. If he disliked something, or things became difficult, Teary Joe would not hesitate to put on a pitiful face and set great big tears running down his cheeks. In this way he managed to get practically everything he wanted, becaus... | What can be inferred about Teary Joe? | [
"He doesn't have home and is poor.",
"He still prefers crying to getting things.",
"He built up true friendship with Pipo.",
"He was greatly influenced by Pipo."
] | D | 3 | high |
Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014, making her the first artist to receive the award twice.
The award goes to the female artist who "has shaped and inspired the music industry with her success, leadership and innovation" over the last year. Previous winners include Pink, Beyonce and Katy Per... | The Award Ceremony will be held on _ . | [
"on 12 November in New York",
"on 12 December in Washington",
"on 12 November in Washington",
"on 12 December in New York"
] | D | 3 | high |
Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014, making her the first artist to receive the award twice.
The award goes to the female artist who "has shaped and inspired the music industry with her success, leadership and innovation" over the last year. Previous winners include Pink, Beyonce and Katy Per... | According to Janice Min, _ . | [
"Taylor Swift is a seven-time Grammy winner and the best-selling digital music artist of all time",
"Taylor Swift appeared in the performed in the Radio 1 Live Lounge",
"Taylor Swift is worthwhile to be given the award a second time",
"Taylor Swift would be performing on The X Factor results show this weekend... | C | 2 | high |
We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body's functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.
A brain can also simply be a smart person, If a person is called brainy, she is smart and intelligent. If a f... | According to the text, if you're the CEO of Bai Du you can be called _ . | [
"the brains behind Bai Du",
"Bai Du's brain trust",
"the brain drain of Bai Du",
"the organ of Bai Du"
] | A | 0 | high |
We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body's functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.
A brain can also simply be a smart person, If a person is called brainy, she is smart and intelligent. If a f... | Why did Roosevelt successfully win the election? | [
"Because he was smart at giving advice.",
"Because word experts were popular.",
"Because he got his brain trust.",
"Because he was the brains behind America."
] | C | 2 | high |
We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body's functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.
A brain can also simply be a smart person, If a person is called brainy, she is smart and intelligent. If a f... | Which of the following expression is always used in a negative way? | [
"Brain trust",
"Brain drain",
"Brainstorm",
"Brainwash"
] | D | 3 | high |
Summer Holiday Fun 2010 !
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking aroun... | If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _ . | [
"Peterborough Museum",
"Houghton Mill",
"Saxon Youth Club",
"Farmland Museum"
] | C | 2 | high |
Summer Holiday Fun 2010 !
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking aroun... | You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you _ . | [
"PS7",
"PS17",
"PS27",
"PS20"
] | D | 3 | high |
Summer Holiday Fun 2010 !
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking aroun... | Which of the following activities needs parents' company? | [
"Playing farmland games.",
"Watching the new play.",
"Competing in sports activities.",
"Visiting the dinosaur exhibition"
] | A | 0 | high |
BEIJING -- After a night of wining and dining with 50 of China's richest people, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates told the journalists on Thursday that the biggest difference between eating with Chinese tycoons and Western ones was the food.
"I was amazed last night, really, at how similar the questions and discussions an... | What is the text mainly about? | [
"A brief analysis of future philanthropy.",
"The development of Chinese philanthropy.",
"An introduction on Mr. Buffett and Mr. Gates' trip in China.",
"A charity dinner held in Beijing by Mr. Buffett and Mr. Gates."
] | D | 3 | high |
BEIJING -- After a night of wining and dining with 50 of China's richest people, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates told the journalists on Thursday that the biggest difference between eating with Chinese tycoons and Western ones was the food.
"I was amazed last night, really, at how similar the questions and discussions an... | We can learn from the text that _ . | [
"China has the largest number of dollar billionaires in Asia",
"many people have promised to donate money at dinner",
"Beijing will be the last stop of their philanthropic trip",
"the Chinese news media published the complete guest list of the dinner"
] | A | 0 | high |
Drama and the performing arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning through drama allows children to explore their creativity and have fun while leaving their shyness and worries behind. Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainmet... | Performing drama is likely to help children _ . | [
"invent something useful",
"imagine anything they like",
"become more confident in themselves",
"develop an interest in doing experiments"
] | C | 2 | high |
"English may be the global language of business but it is not enough by itself for companies to gain a lasting presence in many markets," the European Commission says in a study published last month.
The study collected by the British National Centre for Languages for the EU leader, says over 10 per cent of 2,000 sma... | When did the European Commission say that English is not enough by itself for trade? | [
"Last week.",
"Last month.",
"On Dec. 20, 2006.",
"On Apr. 1, 2007."
] | B | 1 | high |
"English may be the global language of business but it is not enough by itself for companies to gain a lasting presence in many markets," the European Commission says in a study published last month.
The study collected by the British National Centre for Languages for the EU leader, says over 10 per cent of 2,000 sma... | Which language is NOT mentioned in the passage? | [
"Japanese.",
"Spanish.",
"French.",
"Russian."
] | A | 0 | high |
"English may be the global language of business but it is not enough by itself for companies to gain a lasting presence in many markets," the European Commission says in a study published last month.
The study collected by the British National Centre for Languages for the EU leader, says over 10 per cent of 2,000 sma... | What about English in Brussels? | [
"Many people are studying English.",
"English is not studied by university students.",
"Most of people are interested in Russian.",
"English is increasingly eclipsing French."
] | D | 3 | high |
"English may be the global language of business but it is not enough by itself for companies to gain a lasting presence in many markets," the European Commission says in a study published last month.
The study collected by the British National Centre for Languages for the EU leader, says over 10 per cent of 2,000 sma... | What is the best title for the passage? | [
"Don't Ignore That Study",
"Pay much Attention to English",
"Do Study Many Languages besides English",
"The Other Language Is More Important than English"
] | C | 2 | high |
Australia's worst pests are the rabbits, introduced by a settler who released 24 into the wild for sport hunting. In less than 100 years, the rabbits grow into the millions of ones, leaving large areas of land looking like the surface of the moon due to thousands of rabbit caves. The spread of the rabbits in Australi... | Which of the following is Not mentioned? | [
"A great many rabbits eat too much trees.",
"Rabbits make too much caves.",
"The surface is destroyed a lot by rabbits.",
"The birth rate of the rabbits is high."
] | A | 0 | high |
Australia's worst pests are the rabbits, introduced by a settler who released 24 into the wild for sport hunting. In less than 100 years, the rabbits grow into the millions of ones, leaving large areas of land looking like the surface of the moon due to thousands of rabbit caves. The spread of the rabbits in Australi... | What reduced the number of the rabbits? | [
"Hunting",
"Poisoning",
"Disease",
"Flood."
] | C | 2 | high |
Australia's worst pests are the rabbits, introduced by a settler who released 24 into the wild for sport hunting. In less than 100 years, the rabbits grow into the millions of ones, leaving large areas of land looking like the surface of the moon due to thousands of rabbit caves. The spread of the rabbits in Australi... | Australia once fought against _ . | [
"sheep and rabbits",
"rabbits and red foxes",
"birds and red foxes",
"lambs and rabbits"
] | B | 1 | high |
One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might some day get lost in a "sea of technology"rather than experiencing the natural world.Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors,which will change the wild places of the world,its creatures and huma... | According to the passage,children without experiencing nature will _ . | [
"keep a high sense of wonder",
"be over-protected by their parents",
"be less healthy both physically and mentally",
"change wild places and creatures for the better"
] | C | 2 | high |
One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might some day get lost in a "sea of technology"rather than experiencing the natural world.Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors,which will change the wild places of the world,its creatures and huma... | According to the author,children's breaking an arm is _ . | [
"the fault on the part of their parents",
"the natural experience in their growing up",
"the result of their own carelessness in play",
"the effect of their repetitive stress from computers"
] | B | 1 | high |
One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might some day get lost in a "sea of technology"rather than experiencing the natural world.Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors,which will change the wild places of the world,its creatures and huma... | In writing this passage,the author mainly intends to _ . | [
"blame children for getting lost in computer games",
"encourage children to protect parks from encroachment",
"show his concern about children's lack of experience in nature",
"inspire children to keep the sense of wonder about things around"
] | C | 2 | high |
The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals.
During the opening ceremonies , after the official greetings from the govern... | The Sahara Festival is a festival which _ . | [
"has a very long history in North Africa.",
"is held in the same place on the same day.",
"is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara.",
"is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries."
] | C | 2 | high |
The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals.
During the opening ceremonies , after the official greetings from the govern... | Before the races begin, _ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonies. | [
"musicians, dancers, horses and hares",
"camel riders, musicians, dogs and hares",
"horsemen, dancers, camels and dogs",
"musicians, officials, camels and horses"
] | D | 3 | high |
The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals.
During the opening ceremonies , after the official greetings from the govern... | This passage mainly tells readers _ | [
"what happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival",
"how people celebrate during the three-day Sahara Festival",
"what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival",
"how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara Festival"
] | A | 0 | high |
"Whatever",totally tops most annoying word in the poll .So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever,,in conversations. The popular term of indifference was found most annoying in conversations by 47 percent of the Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll on Wednesday.
"W... | Which tops second among the annoying expression according to the passage?' | [
"Whatever.",
"You know.",
"Anyway.",
"It is what it is."
] | B | 1 | high |
"Whatever",totally tops most annoying word in the poll .So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever,,in conversations. The popular term of indifference was found most annoying in conversations by 47 percent of the Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll on Wednesday.
"W... | What can we know about the word "whatever"? | [
"It became popular because of Nirvana.",
"It can be commonly used at the beginning of an agreement.",
"Old people like it while young people don't.",
"Almost half of the Americans surveyed disliked it."
] | D | 3 | high |
"Whatever",totally tops most annoying word in the poll .So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever,,in conversations. The popular term of indifference was found most annoying in conversations by 47 percent of the Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll on Wednesday.
"W... | In Adams' opinion, the reason why "whatever",was judged more annoying may be that . _ | [
"most of the people don't like it",
"it can be used in place of other neutral phrases",
"it carries certain negative meaning sometimes",
"the poor don't like it"
] | C | 2 | high |
"Whatever",totally tops most annoying word in the poll .So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever,,in conversations. The popular term of indifference was found most annoying in conversations by 47 percent of the Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll on Wednesday.
"W... | Which of the following statements is true? | [
"Adams is not only a writer but also a professor.",
"\"Whatever\" is a signal of concern.",
"Adams is angry at the word \"whatever\"",
"\"Whatever\" will be replaced by \"You know\"."
] | A | 0 | high |
What is the E-mail
The e-mail, which is also called email, stands for "electronic mail". You can send messages in only a few seconds by e-mail.
On the Internet there are many powerful computers called "servers" to help people send and receive emails. The sending and receiving servers are just like post offices. If you ... | If you want to send or receive an email, you should first _ . | [
"write to the ISPs",
"fill in a form",
"apply for a mailbox",
"go to the post office"
] | C | 2 | high |
What is the E-mail
The e-mail, which is also called email, stands for "electronic mail". You can send messages in only a few seconds by e-mail.
On the Internet there are many powerful computers called "servers" to help people send and receive emails. The sending and receiving servers are just like post offices. If you ... | Here is an email address ecpjyb@ecp.com.cn. What is the name of the mailbox? | [
"ecp.",
"ecp.com.cn",
"com.cn",
"ecpjyb"
] | D | 3 | high |
What is the E-mail
The e-mail, which is also called email, stands for "electronic mail". You can send messages in only a few seconds by e-mail.
On the Internet there are many powerful computers called "servers" to help people send and receive emails. The sending and receiving servers are just like post offices. If you ... | The writer mainly wants to tell us how to _ in this passage. | [
"send or receive a letter by email",
"set up a free email-box",
"set up one's email address",
"read the email on any computer in the world"
] | B | 1 | high |
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?
Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activit... | If Johnny wants to read comic books, not textbooks, he needs to read _ . | [
"Expect to work.",
"Do today's work today.",
"Plan your time.",
"Don't be too disappointed if things sometimes go badly."
] | A | 0 | high |
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?
Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activit... | According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not true? | [
"If you are not interested in things at school, you are likely to feel bored.",
"It's not a shame to have problems and need help sometimes.",
"You won't make good progress unless you set big targets",
"Having enough food and sleep will help us study better."
] | C | 2 | high |
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?
Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activit... | Why do you think the writer thinks it is good to put up your hand in class? | [
"Because you will impress your teacher most this way.",
"Because other students will admire you.",
"Because it means that you will enjoy school and learn more.",
"Because your parents will feel happy if you do so."
] | C | 2 | high |
Sometimes the real world can be a confusing place. It is not always fair or kind. And in the real world there are not always happy endings. That is why, every once in a while, we like to escape into the world of fantasy -- a place where things always go our way and there is always a happy ending.
We want to believe in ... | People enter the world of fantasy for the following reasons EXCEPT that _ . | [
"the world of fantasy frightens us",
"the real world is often disappointing",
"we can find happy endings there",
"we can always have our wishes fulfilled"
] | A | 0 | high |
Sometimes the real world can be a confusing place. It is not always fair or kind. And in the real world there are not always happy endings. That is why, every once in a while, we like to escape into the world of fantasy -- a place where things always go our way and there is always a happy ending.
We want to believe in ... | Superman, Peter Pan, and Harry Potter have charmed many people, because _ . | [
"the bad guys always have the upper hand",
"they end up getting married to beautiful princesses",
"their solutions are anything but magical",
"they possess powers that ordinary people don't have"
] | D | 3 | high |
Sometimes the real world can be a confusing place. It is not always fair or kind. And in the real world there are not always happy endings. That is why, every once in a while, we like to escape into the world of fantasy -- a place where things always go our way and there is always a happy ending.
We want to believe in ... | This article about fantasy literature is intended to _ . | [
"criticize its unrealistic concepts",
"ridicule those people reading it",
"explain why people like to read it",
"teach people to avoid disasters"
] | C | 2 | high |
For many workers trying to lose weight, the weekend is a chance to do some exercise and eat something healthier than a supermarket sandwich at their desk. But some slimmers take a slightly different approach -- consuming more than half their weekly calorie intake from Friday night to Sunday.
Away from the daily routine... | Which kind of weekend diet does the greatest harm? | [
"Having a big meal with family and friends.",
"Drinking a lot.",
"Having fattening takeaways",
"Snacking between the meals."
] | D | 3 | high |
For many workers trying to lose weight, the weekend is a chance to do some exercise and eat something healthier than a supermarket sandwich at their desk. But some slimmers take a slightly different approach -- consuming more than half their weekly calorie intake from Friday night to Sunday.
Away from the daily routine... | According to the passage, those who try to lose weight _ . | [
"intake more calories on weekdays than on weekends",
"get their efforts to lose weight ruined by over-eating on weekends",
"always have bad weekends due to their intention to lose weight",
"keep wide aware of their desire to lose weight by keeping a strict diet"
] | B | 1 | high |
For many workers trying to lose weight, the weekend is a chance to do some exercise and eat something healthier than a supermarket sandwich at their desk. But some slimmers take a slightly different approach -- consuming more than half their weekly calorie intake from Friday night to Sunday.
Away from the daily routine... | What is the main idea of the text? | [
"Weekends are vital for diets.",
"What the 5:2 diet is.",
"The proper way to lose weight.",
"People's weekly calorie intake is changing."
] | A | 0 | high |
Scientists have been puzzled by the phenomenon that migrating birds fly not just in groups all the time, but in "V" formations and they have tried to figure out what benefit birds get from this particular formation. Now, a research group from University of London may have found the answer -- migrating birds fly in a "V... | What is the author's purpose in writing this article? | [
"To explain how birds benefit from migration.",
"To introduce how migrating birds find their way.",
"To tell some applications of migrating birds' \"V\" formations.",
"To report new findings about migrating birds' \"V\" formations."
] | D | 3 | high |
Scientists have been puzzled by the phenomenon that migrating birds fly not just in groups all the time, but in "V" formations and they have tried to figure out what benefit birds get from this particular formation. Now, a research group from University of London may have found the answer -- migrating birds fly in a "V... | According to the recent study, when birds migrate _ . | [
"they don't change their lead birds during the whole journey",
"they fly in \"V\" formations to protect themselves against enemies",
"they form the shape of a \"V\" to make best use of the lifting effect",
"the air they stir around makes it hard for the birds behind to fly fast"
] | C | 2 | high |
Scientists have been puzzled by the phenomenon that migrating birds fly not just in groups all the time, but in "V" formations and they have tried to figure out what benefit birds get from this particular formation. Now, a research group from University of London may have found the answer -- migrating birds fly in a "V... | What is the significance of the new study according to this article? | [
"It might inspire aircraft companies to think of ways to improve efficiency.",
"It has proved that the \"V\" formation can improve in efficiency in many fields,",
"It has led scientists to discover that birds' heart rates go down when they fly in a \"V\".",
"It shows that the best formation of jet fighters in... | A | 0 | high |
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