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Doctors have known for a long time that extremely loud noises can cause hearing damage or loss. The noise can be the sound of a jet airplane or machines in factories of loud music or other common sound at home and at work. A person only needs to hear the noise for little more than one second to be affected.
An American... | One conclusion you can draw from the passage is that aspirin _ . | [
"makes hearing damage from loud noise worse",
"should never be taken more than four grams",
"can damage one's hearing when it is given more than four grams daily",
"always increases hearing loss by two times"
] | A | 0 | high |
Doctors have known for a long time that extremely loud noises can cause hearing damage or loss. The noise can be the sound of a jet airplane or machines in factories of loud music or other common sound at home and at work. A person only needs to hear the noise for little more than one second to be affected.
An American... | Millions of Americans are in danger of suffering hearing loss because they _ . | [
"take too much aspirin",
"often take air trips",
"like listening to loud music",
"have too much loud noises at home and at work"
] | A | 0 | high |
Doctors have known for a long time that extremely loud noises can cause hearing damage or loss. The noise can be the sound of a jet airplane or machines in factories of loud music or other common sound at home and at work. A person only needs to hear the noise for little more than one second to be affected.
An American... | The American scientist did his experiment in order to find _ . | [
"how much aspirin would affect a person's hearing",
"how much aspirin should be given in the treatment of the patients with hearing damage from loud noise",
"whether aspirin would increase the temporary hearing damage from loud noises",
"whether the people who had hearing damage should use aspirin"
] | C | 2 | high |
In recent years, the price of gas has been rising sharply, and people have made many adjustments.
There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However; the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished ; and ... | The following sentences are the results of the gas price rising EXCEPT _ . | [
"More people prefer to travel on public transportation which costs less than driving cars.",
"People return to the traditional exercise of walking, which helps them to look healthier.",
"People shop in nearby stores without having to drive, so small businesses are increasing.",
"The auto industry has been for... | D | 3 | high |
In recent years, the price of gas has been rising sharply, and people have made many adjustments.
There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However; the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished ; and ... | Which is NOT the effect the rising oil price have on families ? | [
"Family life has improved a lot.",
"Children and parents make acquaintances with more people than before.",
"Families now stay at home more to have fun.",
"Families develop all kinds of hobbies."
] | B | 1 | high |
In recent years, the price of gas has been rising sharply, and people have made many adjustments.
There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However; the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished ; and ... | What's the writer's opinion to these adjustment? | [
"Objective",
"Supportive",
"Ambiguous",
"Indifferent"
] | B | 1 | high |
In recent years, the price of gas has been rising sharply, and people have made many adjustments.
There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However; the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished ; and ... | What is the main idea of this passage? | [
"This passage mainly shows the chain reactions of the rising gas price",
"This passage mainly discusses whether it's necessary to work on new fuels",
"This passage mainly warns people not to use too much gasoline",
"This passage mainly pictures what life will be like if gas runs out"
] | A | 0 | high |
Census figures published last Friday indicate that the number of women in management jobs rose by 95% between 1980 and 1990. Most evidenced shows that women are still in the lowest class of management and in the lowest-paying industries.
I first noticed that girls were different from boys when I was about 4 years old... | What is this passage mainly about? | [
"the unfair treatment the working women suffering in business",
"the differences between working men and women",
"the qualities of the working men and women",
"the author's pity on the working women"
] | A | 0 | high |
Census figures published last Friday indicate that the number of women in management jobs rose by 95% between 1980 and 1990. Most evidenced shows that women are still in the lowest class of management and in the lowest-paying industries.
I first noticed that girls were different from boys when I was about 4 years old... | The author mentions the " _ " to show that . | [
"women are more diligent than men",
"women are often looked down upon by men",
"women are slower in learning new things than men",
"men always make things comfortable for themselves"
] | D | 3 | high |
Picture this scene, a 6-year-old girl is alone on a raft, with no lifejacket, 200 yards from the shore with the winds whipping up the water. She is pointing at her cousins, and yelling out, "They are drowning!" Your eyes scan left only to see a three-year-old above the surface of the water and you realize two hands are... | What was Mallory doing, when the accident happened? | [
"She was crying out for help on a raft.",
"She was trying her best to catch a raft.",
"She was trying to help her cousin survive.",
"She was struggling above the surface of the water."
] | C | 2 | high |
Picture this scene, a 6-year-old girl is alone on a raft, with no lifejacket, 200 yards from the shore with the winds whipping up the water. She is pointing at her cousins, and yelling out, "They are drowning!" Your eyes scan left only to see a three-year-old above the surface of the water and you realize two hands are... | It is implied in the passage that _ . | [
"life jackets are not provided for free at Bear Lake",
"Mallory couldn't have been killed with a life jacket",
"Rylee was saved because she was a good swimmer",
"children are not allowed to play on the lake alone"
] | B | 1 | high |
Picture this scene, a 6-year-old girl is alone on a raft, with no lifejacket, 200 yards from the shore with the winds whipping up the water. She is pointing at her cousins, and yelling out, "They are drowning!" Your eyes scan left only to see a three-year-old above the surface of the water and you realize two hands are... | What's the best title for this passage? | [
"A dangerous experience",
"Bear Lake",
"A life jacket",
"Three teen heroines"
] | D | 3 | high |
George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a... | Many of Gershwin's musical works were _ . | [
"written about New Yorkers",
"Composed for Paul Whiteman",
"played mainly in the countryside",
"performed in various ways"
] | D | 3 | high |
George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a... | What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman? | [
"It attracted more people to theatres",
"It proved jazz could be serious music",
"It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra",
"It caused a debate among jazz musicians"
] | B | 1 | high |
George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a... | What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris? | [
"He created one of his best works",
"He studied with Nadia Boulanger",
"He argued with French critics",
"He changed his music style"
] | A | 0 | high |
George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a... | Which of the following best describes Gershwin? | [
"Talented and productive",
"Serious and boring",
"popular and unhappy",
"Friendly and honest"
] | A | 0 | high |
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress,it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided.The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
*Try physical activity
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try r... | Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations? | [
"You can't sleep well all the time.",
"You have a break after work.",
"You always feel happy and relaxed.",
"You only do one thing at a time."
] | A | 0 | high |
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress,it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided.The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
*Try physical activity
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try r... | According to the passage,how do you make a list of things to do? | [
"Try to take care of everything at once.",
"Do one thing at a time.",
"Only do the most important thing.",
"Have a break from your work."
] | B | 1 | high |
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress,it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided.The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
*Try physical activity
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try r... | What is the best title for the passage? | [
"How to Deal with Stress?",
"How to Make Time for Yourself?",
"How to Take Care of Yourself?",
"How to Make a List of Things to Do?"
] | A | 0 | high |
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress,it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided.The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
*Try physical activity
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try r... | Which of the following would be the advice to deal with stress according to the passage? | [
"just lie in bed for a rest",
"always listen to pop music",
"insist on doing work",
"make a list to do things one by one"
] | D | 3 | high |
Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career ? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10,000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma .
Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in 11 of tod... | This advertisement aims at calling on people to _ . | [
"attend full-time universities",
"work part time to further their education",
"improve their education at home to get better jobs",
"earn their degrees in different ways that suit them"
] | C | 2 | high |
Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career ? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10,000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma .
Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in 11 of tod... | What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.? | [
"To show that their training is widely used in the country.",
"To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.",
"To prove the value of their training in every area.",
"To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies."
] | C | 2 | high |
Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career ? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10,000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma .
Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in 11 of tod... | How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct? | [
"One.",
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four."
] | D | 3 | high |
"A rolling stone gathers no moss ," but there is one living animal that does gather moss -- the three-toed sloth of South America. This slowest-moving member of the animal kingdom is so inactive that moss actually gathers on its body and turns it green -- strange as it seems!
Most of the sloth's life is spent motionle... | A suitable title for this passage might be _ . | [
"Wild Animals",
"Animal Kingdom",
"Moss Growth",
"The Lazy Animal"
] | D | 3 | high |
"A rolling stone gathers no moss ," but there is one living animal that does gather moss -- the three-toed sloth of South America. This slowest-moving member of the animal kingdom is so inactive that moss actually gathers on its body and turns it green -- strange as it seems!
Most of the sloth's life is spent motionle... | The author's purpose in writing the passage is _ . | [
"to help children to gain a better understanding of animal life",
"to prove that the saying \"a rolling stone gathers no moss\" is wrong",
"to introduce a particular animal to the common reader",
"to discuss with professionals the laziness of some animals"
] | C | 2 | high |
"A rolling stone gathers no moss ," but there is one living animal that does gather moss -- the three-toed sloth of South America. This slowest-moving member of the animal kingdom is so inactive that moss actually gathers on its body and turns it green -- strange as it seems!
Most of the sloth's life is spent motionle... | Which of the following is NOT true about the sloth? | [
"The sloth does not eat any meat.",
"For most of its time, the sloth remains motionless on the ground.",
"To some degree, the sloth is protected by the moss growing on its body.",
"The sloth has a brown fur of its own."
] | B | 1 | high |
"A rolling stone gathers no moss ," but there is one living animal that does gather moss -- the three-toed sloth of South America. This slowest-moving member of the animal kingdom is so inactive that moss actually gathers on its body and turns it green -- strange as it seems!
Most of the sloth's life is spent motionle... | According to the passage, the sloth will move about when _ . | [
"It senses a coming danger.",
"it is forced to swim in a hot day.",
"it is short of its favorite food.",
"it wants to keep the vegetable to itself."
] | C | 2 | high |
"A rolling stone gathers no moss ," but there is one living animal that does gather moss -- the three-toed sloth of South America. This slowest-moving member of the animal kingdom is so inactive that moss actually gathers on its body and turns it green -- strange as it seems!
Most of the sloth's life is spent motionle... | Which of the following is NOT mentioned or implied by the author? | [
"The sloth has only three toes.",
"The sloth lives in the damp jungle of South America.",
"The sloth usually tries to find a new spot for food at night.",
"The sloth will never fight with other animals."
] | D | 3 | high |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p. m. Tel: 682--1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull's Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The ... | Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio? | [
"At the Bull's Head on Sunday.",
"At the Derby Arms on Sunday.",
"At the Bull on Saturday.",
"At the Black Horse on Saturday."
] | B | 1 | high |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p. m. Tel: 682--1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull's Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The ... | Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band? | [
"At the Derby Arms on Friday.",
"At the Black Horse on Friday.",
"At the Star and Garter on Saturday.",
"At the Derby Arms on Sunday."
] | A | 0 | high |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p. m. Tel: 682--1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull's Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The ... | You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do you have to ring to find out what time it starts? | [
"789--6749.",
"789--4536.",
"682--1158.",
"688--4626."
] | B | 1 | high |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p. m. Tel: 682--1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull's Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The ... | You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family. Where should you go? | [
"Disco at The Lord Napier.",
"The sing-along at The Black Horse.",
"The electric accordion at The Derby Arms.",
"Jazz at The Bull's Head."
] | B | 1 | high |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p. m. Tel: 682--1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull's Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The ... | You want to spend the same day at two different places and don't want to cross any street. Which of the following is your best choice? | [
"The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull's Head.",
"The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms.",
"Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull.",
"Musical Hal lat The Star &Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier."
] | C | 2 | high |
Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt between ... | What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque? | [
"String bikinis",
"Bathing suits",
"Long-sleeve clothes",
"Shorts."
] | C | 2 | high |
Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt between ... | What's the use of an Evian Mister? | [
"To relieve your thirst.",
"To cool yourself down.",
"To prevent sunburns.",
"To drive away insects."
] | B | 1 | high |
Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt between ... | What information is provided about distance communication? | [
"A cell phone is enough for most people.",
"AT&T and Sprint offer free service in Egypt.",
"A satellite phone doesn't work in Mid-Egypt.",
"Internet cafes are only available in big cities."
] | A | 0 | high |
Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt between ... | The purpose of this passage is to_. | [
"describe a journey to Egypt to the tourists",
"offer some practical tips on traveling in Egypt",
"warn readers of the awful insects in Egypt",
"appeal to more possible tourists to the journey"
] | B | 1 | high |
As we know, many teen celebrities feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols ? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents b... | From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan _ . | [
"lives an unhealthy lifestyle",
"lives a rich and happy life",
"doesn't get any exercise",
"sets a good example for teenagers"
] | A | 0 | high |
As we know, many teen celebrities feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols ? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents b... | According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows? | [
"They are tired of school.",
"Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.",
"They're in their development period.",
"They have nothing to do in their spare time"
] | C | 2 | high |
As we know, many teen celebrities feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols ? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents b... | Many celebrities have to be on diet _ . | [
"to keep healthy to face competition",
"to survive under pressure",
"to keep a slim size",
"to satisfy their teenage fans"
] | B | 1 | high |
As we know, many teen celebrities feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols ? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents b... | What's the title of the passage? | [
"Parents' responsibilities.",
"Advice on self-control.",
"Bad influences of celebrities.",
"Media's bad influences."
] | C | 2 | high |
It's going to be a chaotic day. How do I know? It's Monday. OK, joking. But, I do predict that today will be filled with the normal last-minute tasks, fire drills, and unforeseen events. So, how do you keep yourself from being swept away in the stream of chaos? How do you remain calm while others are rushing and panick... | In order to make a wiser decision in the chaos, you should _ . | [
"low your head",
"keep your head",
"shake your head",
"stick your head"
] | B | 1 | high |
It's going to be a chaotic day. How do I know? It's Monday. OK, joking. But, I do predict that today will be filled with the normal last-minute tasks, fire drills, and unforeseen events. So, how do you keep yourself from being swept away in the stream of chaos? How do you remain calm while others are rushing and panick... | The example of the author's time as a Naval Officer is used to illustrate _ . | [
"there are seldom true emergencies in life",
"there are many true emergencies in life",
"some emergencies are really urgent",
"some emergencies can't be predicted"
] | A | 0 | high |
It's going to be a chaotic day. How do I know? It's Monday. OK, joking. But, I do predict that today will be filled with the normal last-minute tasks, fire drills, and unforeseen events. So, how do you keep yourself from being swept away in the stream of chaos? How do you remain calm while others are rushing and panick... | What would the best title for the passage? | [
"Fight or Flight",
"True emergencies",
"Less Talking, More Doing",
"Keep calm in the face of the storm"
] | D | 3 | high |
A French billionaire used to have a rough time when he was young. Later he carved out a career for himself in the field of drawing sales. Within ten years, he had become a young media tycoon in France. He died of cancer in 1998.
A French newspaper published his will after his death, in which he claimed:"I was a po... | According to the passage, which of the following is true about the French billionaire? | [
"He died of cancer in 1998 and left nothing.",
"Later on, he took up drawing as his career.",
"Within a decade, he had became a young media tycoon in the world.",
"He did not have a happy life when he was young."
] | D | 3 | high |
A French billionaire used to have a rough time when he was young. Later he carved out a career for himself in the field of drawing sales. Within ten years, he had become a young media tycoon in France. He died of cancer in 1998.
A French newspaper published his will after his death, in which he claimed:"I was a po... | What will the winner get if he finds out the billionaire's secret of becoming rich? | [
"The billionaire's francs",
"The billionaire's private safe.",
"The billionaire's ambition",
"All of the billionaire's possessions."
] | A | 0 | high |
A French billionaire used to have a rough time when he was young. Later he carved out a career for himself in the field of drawing sales. Within ten years, he had become a young media tycoon in France. He died of cancer in 1998.
A French newspaper published his will after his death, in which he claimed:"I was a po... | What did most people think of the most absent for the poor? | [
"Help",
"Money",
"Opportunity",
"Ambition"
] | B | 1 | high |
A French billionaire used to have a rough time when he was young. Later he carved out a career for himself in the field of drawing sales. Within ten years, he had become a young media tycoon in France. He died of cancer in 1998.
A French newspaper published his will after his death, in which he claimed:"I was a po... | From the passage, we can infer that the little girl find the secret _ . | [
"with her sister's help",
"just on purpose",
"quite by accident",
"not mentioned"
] | C | 2 | high |
Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged to and made this a fantastic experience.
Tour _
Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It's fresh, fast, cheap and a great way... | What did the guide do? | [
"He showed visitors around by car.",
"He took many photos of visitors.",
"He stayed with visitors for extra time.",
"He enjoyed breakfast with visitors."
] | C | 2 | high |
Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged to and made this a fantastic experience.
Tour _
Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It's fresh, fast, cheap and a great way... | During the tour, we can enjoy _ . | [
"various local food",
"charming mountain landscapes",
"many rare animals",
"French and Chinese cuisine"
] | A | 0 | high |
Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged to and made this a fantastic experience.
Tour _
Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It's fresh, fast, cheap and a great way... | We can infer from the passage that the ending time of the tour is _ . | [
"5. 00 PM",
"5. 30 PM",
"7. 05 PM",
"7. 30 PM"
] | D | 3 | high |
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier... | In the early sixteenth century , the King of France ordered Cartier to _ | [
"find the new world",
"build an entirely new country",
"go and visit the American Indians",
"get more information about America and find a way to Asia"
] | A | 0 | high |
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier... | Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _ | [
"he had already got to India",
"it was a water way to the New World",
"it was a water passage to the East",
"he had sailed into the Atlantic"
] | C | 2 | high |
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier... | In the early sixteenth century , Quebec was only _ . | [
"an Indian village",
"a little town in southern Canada",
"a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence",
"the place which we call Canada now"
] | A | 0 | high |
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier... | Pick out the right statements from the following _ | [
"Quebec was a village and Stadacona was another",
"Cartier mistook Quebec for Stadacona",
"Stadacona was a village in Quebec",
"Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then"
] | D | 3 | high |
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier... | "Canada" was first used to refer to _ | [
"a small town in Stadacona",
"the place called Quebec",
"a long water passage",
"a huge village including Quebec and Stadacona"
] | B | 1 | high |
Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs .
Hotel de Glace -- Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated ... | Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace? | [
"It lies in the Arctic.",
"Even the bedding is made of ice.",
"Every guest is provided with sleeping bags.",
"You can visit its website for dress requirements."
] | A | 0 | high |
Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs .
Hotel de Glace -- Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated ... | Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest? | [
"http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan",
"http://www.icehotelcanada.com",
"http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.",
"http://www.bhutantouroperators.net/taktsang-monastery.php"
] | D | 3 | high |
Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs .
Hotel de Glace -- Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated ... | If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to _ . | [
"Leshan Giant Buddha -- Sichuan China",
"Hotel de Glace -- Canada",
"The Tigers Nest Monastery -- Bhutan",
"Dinosaur Provincial Park -- Canada"
] | D | 3 | high |
Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs .
Hotel de Glace -- Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated ... | This passage is mainly to tell us about _ . | [
"four different constructions in the world",
"some popular hotels in Canada",
"four unusual places in the world",
"all kinds of parks in Europe"
] | C | 2 | high |
Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs .
Hotel de Glace -- Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated ... | The passage is probably taken from a magazine on _ . | [
"politics",
"environment",
"education",
"travel"
] | D | 3 | high |
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should pay grea... | _ are formed litde by little. | [
"Good habits",
"Bad habits",
"Both good habits and bad habits",
"Either good habits or bad habits"
] | C | 2 | high |
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should pay grea... | Generally speaking, it's difficult for one _ and easy for them _ which should be avoided. | [
"to form bad habits; to form good habits",
"to form good habits; to form bad habits",
"to form good habits; to get rid of had habits",
"to get rid of bad habits; to form good habits"
] | B | 1 | high |
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should pay grea... | Why should we pay much attention to the formation of habits? | [
"Because a man can never get rid of a habit.",
"Because we are forced to do them again and again.",
"Because habits are of great help to every one of us at present.",
"Because it's hard and sometimes even impossible to throw away bad habits."
] | D | 3 | high |
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should pay grea... | According to the passage, early rising _ . | [
"has something to do with success",
"is an easily formed habit",
"is such a habit as should have been avoided",
"is such a habit as won't be kept"
] | A | 0 | high |
To help the environment, many Americans have made the change from paper and plastic bags to reusable grocery bags. But a report by a Florida newspaper says that reusable grocery bags sold by some supermarkets contain high levels of lead . Lead is a metal that can be harmful to humans, especially young children. Now, Se... | The shopping bags containing high levels of lead _ . | [
"have been reported by a newspaper",
"have been stopped by the government",
"have stopped people from using reusable bags",
"have caused serious health damage to customers"
] | A | 0 | high |
To help the environment, many Americans have made the change from paper and plastic bags to reusable grocery bags. But a report by a Florida newspaper says that reusable grocery bags sold by some supermarkets contain high levels of lead . Lead is a metal that can be harmful to humans, especially young children. Now, Se... | From Schumer's words we can learn that _ . | [
"reusable bags do little harm to kids' health",
"people have shown much concern for the reusable bags",
"people will be informed of the facts about the reusable bags",
"people should refuse to buy things from supermarkets"
] | C | 2 | high |
To help the environment, many Americans have made the change from paper and plastic bags to reusable grocery bags. But a report by a Florida newspaper says that reusable grocery bags sold by some supermarkets contain high levels of lead . Lead is a metal that can be harmful to humans, especially young children. Now, Se... | It can be inferred from the text that Publix might believe that the bags they sold are _ . | [
"dependable",
"convenient",
"harmful",
"popular"
] | A | 0 | high |
To help the environment, many Americans have made the change from paper and plastic bags to reusable grocery bags. But a report by a Florida newspaper says that reusable grocery bags sold by some supermarkets contain high levels of lead . Lead is a metal that can be harmful to humans, especially young children. Now, Se... | Customers are advised to choose bags _ . | [
"with colorful designs",
"with fancy pictures",
"made of plastic",
"made of paper"
] | D | 3 | high |
Vienna--Although Iraq's decided to stop oil deliveries , the 11-nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not increase production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq.
The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organ... | Iraq made the decision to stop oil deliveries because _ . | [
"oil price is too low in the international market",
"the UN Security Council had decided to shorten the time for the oil-for-food program",
"many oil wells were destroyed during the war",
"it couldn't get enough money to develop its economy"
] | B | 1 | high |
Vienna--Although Iraq's decided to stop oil deliveries , the 11-nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not increase production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq.
The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organ... | The attitude the EU Commission took towards Iraq's output stop is _ . | [
"indifferent",
"concerned",
"passive",
"surprising"
] | B | 1 | high |
Vienna--Although Iraq's decided to stop oil deliveries , the 11-nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not increase production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq.
The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organ... | The main idea of the passage is _ . | [
"the oil prices were going up fast because Iraq had stopped oil deliveries",
"oil is connected with people's daily life",
"OPEC has stopped the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars",
"OPEC will not increase oil production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq"
] | D | 3 | high |
Vienna--Although Iraq's decided to stop oil deliveries , the 11-nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not increase production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq.
The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organ... | The 11 oil ministers decided to meet on July 3 so that _ . | [
"they could persuade Iraq to continue oil production",
"they could have a talk with the UN Security Council",
"they could have a discussion about the effects of Iraq's temporary oil stop",
"they could make up their minds to increase oil production"
] | C | 2 | high |
Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire. But when the empire broke down,this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century, the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel... | In the early times, the travelers _ . | [
"all came from Roman",
"were very young and strong",
"had lots of money",
"traveled by boat"
] | C | 2 | high |
Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire. But when the empire broke down,this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century, the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel... | _ played the most important role in the tourism development. | [
"Education",
"Money",
"Transportation",
"People's ideas"
] | C | 2 | high |
Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire. But when the empire broke down,this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century, the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel... | Modern tourism was born _ . | [
"in 1949",
"in Roman times",
"in the early 17th century",
"in the 19th century"
] | A | 0 | high |
Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms . But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that... | Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of _ . | [
"BPA",
"the glass",
"the microorganism",
"carbon dioxide"
] | D | 3 | high |
Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms . But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that... | According to Paragragh 2, tap water that's been left sitting out for 12 hours _ . | [
"tastes better",
"is still safe to drink",
"contains few microorganisms",
"is most likely undrinkable"
] | B | 1 | high |
Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms . But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that... | What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car? | [
"Throw them away.",
"Refill them with fresh water.",
"Use them after they cool down.",
"Clean them and use them again."
] | A | 0 | high |
Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms . But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that... | Which of the following is true about BPA? | [
"It is safe for people to use.",
"It is a kind of new material.",
"It can cause great harm to people.",
"It is the main material to make plastic."
] | C | 2 | high |
Grammar is the system of a language. People sometimes describe grammar as the "rules" of a language; but in fact no language has rules. If we use the word "rules", we suggest that somebody created the rules first and then spoke the language, like a new game. But languages did not start like that. Languages started by p... | Which of the following statements is NOT true? | [
"Grammar is the system of a language.",
"Someone created the grammar first and then people learn the language according to it.",
"Language's developing and forming is a long-term process .",
"There is no language staying the same all the time."
] | B | 1 | high |
Grammar is the system of a language. People sometimes describe grammar as the "rules" of a language; but in fact no language has rules. If we use the word "rules", we suggest that somebody created the rules first and then spoke the language, like a new game. But languages did not start like that. Languages started by p... | What is the author's attitude towards grammar learning? | [
"He is against grammar learning.",
"He is in favor of grammar learning.",
"His attitude is objective .",
"His attitude is unknown to us."
] | C | 2 | high |
China's economic growth "hard to predict"
The worsening global economic situation makes it difficult for China to predict its growth for next year, a senior official said on Friday.
"How fast China's economy will grow next year is uncertain," Liu He, deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Finance... | How many people are mentioned in this passage? | [
"Only 2.",
"No more than 3.",
"Not more than 4.",
"At least 5."
] | D | 3 | high |
China's economic growth "hard to predict"
The worsening global economic situation makes it difficult for China to predict its growth for next year, a senior official said on Friday.
"How fast China's economy will grow next year is uncertain," Liu He, deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Finance... | It can be inferred from Liu's words that the impact of the current financial turbulence on China's economy is _ . | [
"more",
"less",
"the most",
"the least"
] | D | 3 | high |
China's economic growth "hard to predict"
The worsening global economic situation makes it difficult for China to predict its growth for next year, a senior official said on Friday.
"How fast China's economy will grow next year is uncertain," Liu He, deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Finance... | According to the passage, the reason why Liu said this downturn is an opportunity for China to restructure its economy is that _ . | [
"China's economy will not depend on government investment in the future",
"Foreign trade will grow in the future",
"The downturn will force China's companies to upgrade their technologies",
"Low-cost technologies will not exist in China"
] | C | 2 | high |
Ever wonder how this season's celebrations affect the environment? Guest blogger Krista Fairles takes an amusing look at this very topic:
The holidays are a wonderful, cheerful time when most people wait for Santa to bring them presents. But I'm not like most people. I spend my time wondering just what the environmenta... | Which aspect does the writer NOT include in her analyses about reindeer's influence on environment? | [
"Distance covered.",
"Calories consumed.",
"Tons of waste let out.",
"Money spent on food."
] | D | 3 | high |
Ever wonder how this season's celebrations affect the environment? Guest blogger Krista Fairles takes an amusing look at this very topic:
The holidays are a wonderful, cheerful time when most people wait for Santa to bring them presents. But I'm not like most people. I spend my time wondering just what the environmenta... | Which of the following statements would the writer most probably agree with? | [
"Christmas celebrations are really a waste of money.",
"Vegetarians are more likely to survive than meat-eaters.",
"Raising animals has a negative influence on environment.",
"The car industry does less harm to environment than farming."
] | C | 2 | high |
Ever wonder how this season's celebrations affect the environment? Guest blogger Krista Fairles takes an amusing look at this very topic:
The holidays are a wonderful, cheerful time when most people wait for Santa to bring them presents. But I'm not like most people. I spend my time wondering just what the environmenta... | Which of the following words best describes the language style of the passage? | [
"Humourous and concerned.",
"Cheerful and friendly.",
"Academic and formal.",
"Serious and boring."
] | A | 0 | high |
Ever wonder how this season's celebrations affect the environment? Guest blogger Krista Fairles takes an amusing look at this very topic:
The holidays are a wonderful, cheerful time when most people wait for Santa to bring them presents. But I'm not like most people. I spend my time wondering just what the environmenta... | Which of the following is the best title for this passage? | [
"Is Santa driving clean and green?",
"Santa, watch where you're going!",
"Santa Claus is coming to town!",
"Let's reduce waste on Christmas celebrations!"
] | A | 0 | high |
If you are a fruit grower--or would like to become one--take advantage of Apple Day to see what's around.
It's called Apple Day but in practice it's more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but sinceit has
caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.
Visiting an apple event is a ... | What can people do at the apple events? | [
"Attend experts' lectures.",
"Visit fruit-loving families.",
"Plant fruit trees in an orchard.",
"Taste many kinds of apples."
] | D | 3 | high |
If you are a fruit grower--or would like to become one--take advantage of Apple Day to see what's around.
It's called Apple Day but in practice it's more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but sinceit has
caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.
Visiting an apple event is a ... | What can we learn about Decio? | [
"It is a new variety.",
"It has a strange look.",
"It is rarely seen now.",
"It has a special taste."
] | C | 2 | high |
If you are a fruit grower--or would like to become one--take advantage of Apple Day to see what's around.
It's called Apple Day but in practice it's more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but sinceit has
caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.
Visiting an apple event is a ... | What is the author's purpose in writing the text? | [
"To show how to grow apples.",
"To introduce an apple festival.",
"To help people select apples.",
"To promote apple research."
] | B | 1 | high |
You may have heard about the many benefits of yoga, but a recent New York Times story, has stirred up more than a little controversy in the yoga community.
"How Yoga Can _ Your Body," by science writer William J. Broad, quotes a long-time yoga teacher who "...has come to believe that 'the vast majority of people' shoul... | Which is not mentioned among the reasons for yoga being likely to cause injury? | [
"Teachers lack the knowledge of students' limits.",
"Modern lifestyle decreases our flexibility.",
"The body doesn't tell when you are in real pain.",
"Students themselves might not be in good physical condition."
] | C | 2 | high |
You may have heard about the many benefits of yoga, but a recent New York Times story, has stirred up more than a little controversy in the yoga community.
"How Yoga Can _ Your Body," by science writer William J. Broad, quotes a long-time yoga teacher who "...has come to believe that 'the vast majority of people' shoul... | What is the author's attitude towards practicing yoga? | [
"It's a shame not to practice yoga.",
"One should push the limits in order to be perfect.",
"The majority should give up yoga for it may cause harm.",
"One should enjoy the physical and mental benefit that yoga brings."
] | D | 3 | high |
A small piece of fish each day may keep the heart doctor away. That's the finding of a study of Dutch men in which deaths from heart disease were more than 50 percent lower among those who consumed at least an ounce of salt water fish per day compared to those who never ate fish.
The Dutch research is one of three hum... | Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | [
"The Dutch research has proved that eating fish can help to prevent heart disease.",
"People who regularly eat fish never suffer from heart disease.",
"Heart disease causes more deaths in America than any other disease.",
"There is a low level of heart disease in such countries as Japan and Greenland."
] | B | 1 | high |
A small piece of fish each day may keep the heart doctor away. That's the finding of a study of Dutch men in which deaths from heart disease were more than 50 percent lower among those who consumed at least an ounce of salt water fish per day compared to those who never ate fish.
The Dutch research is one of three hum... | The passage is mainly about _ . | [
"the changes in people's diet",
"the daily fish consumption of people in different cultures.",
"the high death rate of disease in some countries.",
"the effect of fish eating on people's health"
] | D | 3 | high |
A small piece of fish each day may keep the heart doctor away. That's the finding of a study of Dutch men in which deaths from heart disease were more than 50 percent lower among those who consumed at least an ounce of salt water fish per day compared to those who never ate fish.
The Dutch research is one of three hum... | We can infer from the passage that there are fewer heart disease deaths _ . | [
"in Dutch",
"in America",
"in countries with high consumption of fish",
"in countries with good production of fish"
] | C | 2 | high |
Until late in the 20th century, most Americans spent time with people of generations. Now mid-aged Americans may not keep in touch with old people until they are old themselves.That's because we group people by age. We put our three-year-olds together in day-care center, our 13-year-olds in school and sports activities... | Now in an American family, people can find that _ . | [
"children never live with their parents",
"not all working people live with their parents",
"aged people are supported by their grandchildren",
"grandchildren are supported by their grandparents"
] | B | 1 | high |
Until late in the 20th century, most Americans spent time with people of generations. Now mid-aged Americans may not keep in touch with old people until they are old themselves.That's because we group people by age. We put our three-year-olds together in day-care center, our 13-year-olds in school and sports activities... | The reason why old people are left alone may be that _ . | [
"the old don't like to live in a big family",
"the young can't get enough money to support the old",
"different generations have different lifestyles",
"the old are too weak to live with the young"
] | C | 2 | high |
Until late in the 20th century, most Americans spent time with people of generations. Now mid-aged Americans may not keep in touch with old people until they are old themselves.That's because we group people by age. We put our three-year-olds together in day-care center, our 13-year-olds in school and sports activities... | The fact that the reporter told us shows that _ . | [
"old people in America lead a hard life",
"old people in America enjoy banana bread",
"she had no time to take care of her children",
"old people are easy to get along with"
] | D | 3 | high |
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