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"DNT may not serve its intended purpose.",
"Advertisers are willing to implement DNT.",
"DNT is losing its popularity among consumers.",
"Advertisers are obliged to offer behavioural ads."
] | Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 6? | An old saying has it that half of all advertising budgets are wasted-the trouble is, no one knows which half. In the internet age, at least in theory, this fraction can be much reduced. By watching what people search for, click on and say online, companies can aim "behavioural" ads at those most likely to buy.
In the p... | 1009.txt | 0 |
[
"indulgence.",
"understanding.",
"appreciation.",
"skepticism."
] | The author's attitude towards what Brendon Lynch said in his blog is one of | An old saying has it that half of all advertising budgets are wasted-the trouble is, no one knows which half. In the internet age, at least in theory, this fraction can be much reduced. By watching what people search for, click on and say online, companies can aim "behavioural" ads at those most likely to buy.
In the p... | 1009.txt | 3 |
[
"serves as a description of human history",
"serves as an introduction to the discussion",
"shows a disagreement of views",
"shows the popularity of the book"
] | A particular mention made of Stapledon's book in the opening paragraph-- | Olaf Stapledon wrote a book called First and Last Men, in which he looked millions of years ahead. He told of different men and of strange civilisations, broken up by long"dark ages" in between. In his view, what is called the present time is no more than a moment in human history and we are just the First Men. In 2,00... | 3725.txt | 1 |
[
"tools used in farming",
"ideas about modern life",
"unknown things in the future",
"hunting skills in the Stone Age"
] | Spundelsand balla lators are used in the text to refer to-- | Olaf Stapledon wrote a book called First and Last Men, in which he looked millions of years ahead. He told of different men and of strange civilisations, broken up by long"dark ages" in between. In his view, what is called the present time is no more than a moment in human history and we are just the First Men. In 2,00... | 3725.txt | 2 |
[
"human history is extremely long",
"life has changed a great deal",
"it is useless to plan for the next 50 years",
"it is difficult to tell what will happen in the future"
] | The text discusses men and women 50,000 years ago and 50,000 years from now in order to show that _ | Olaf Stapledon wrote a book called First and Last Men, in which he looked millions of years ahead. He told of different men and of strange civilisations, broken up by long"dark ages" in between. In his view, what is called the present time is no more than a moment in human history and we are just the First Men. In 2,00... | 3725.txt | 3 |
[
"se rve the interests of the present and future generations",
"enable us to better understand human history",
"help us to improve farming",
"make life worth living"
] | According to the writer of the text, imagining the future will _ | Olaf Stapledon wrote a book called First and Last Men, in which he looked millions of years ahead. He told of different men and of strange civilisations, broken up by long"dark ages" in between. In his view, what is called the present time is no more than a moment in human history and we are just the First Men. In 2,00... | 3725.txt | 0 |
[
"the development of fast food services",
"how McDonald's became a billion-dollar business",
"the business careers of Mac and Dick McDonald",
"Ray Kroc's business talent"
] | This passage mainly talks about . | In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue（）restaurant, and then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a... | 1647.txt | 2 |
[
"a drive-in",
"a cinema",
"a theater",
"a barbecue restaurant"
] | Mac and Dick managed all of the following businesses except . | In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue（）restaurant, and then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a... | 1647.txt | 1 |
[
"Mac and Dick McDonald never became wealthy for they sold their idea to Kroc",
"The location the McDonalds chose was the only source of the great popularity of their drive-in",
"Forty years ago there were numerous fast-food restaurants",
"Ray Kroc was a good businessman"
] | We may infer from this passage that . | In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue（）restaurant, and then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a... | 1647.txt | 3 |
[
"creativity is an important element of business success",
"Ray Kroc was the close partner of the McDonald brothers",
"Mac and Dick McDonald became broken after they sold their ideas to Ray Kroc",
"California is the best place to go into business"
] | The passage suggests that . | In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue（）restaurant, and then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a... | 1647.txt | 0 |
[
"special",
"financial",
"attractive",
"peculiar"
] | As used in the second sentence of the third paragraph, the worduniquemeans . | In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue（）restaurant, and then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a... | 1647.txt | 3 |
[
"She had learned enough about computer science",
"She had more difficulty keeping foucesed",
"She preferred taking online courses",
"She was too slow to learn"
] | why did't Tanis go to college after high school? | Dear Alfred，
I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.
Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150 at 17, I'm anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADIID. Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time.
However, w... | 722.txt | 1 |
[
"working by herself",
"dealing with the public",
"competing against others",
"staying with ADHD students"
] | AS for the working environment,Tains prefers _ . | Dear Alfred，
I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.
Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150 at 17, I'm anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADIID. Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time.
However, w... | 722.txt | 0 |
[
"explain why she was interested in the computer",
"share the ideas she had for her profession",
"show how grateful she was to the center",
"describe the courses she had taken so far"
] | Tanis wrote this letter in order to _ . | Dear Alfred，
I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.
Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150 at 17, I'm anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADIID. Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time.
However, w... | 722.txt | 2 |
[
"show that doctor's improper use of technology can end up in bad results",
"call on people's attention to the potential danger technology can bring to us",
"warn of the harm patients are prone to suffer",
"show the advantages and disadvantages of technology"
] | The author begins his article with" technology is a two-edged sword" （Line 1, Paragraph 1）to _ . | Technology is a two-edged sword. Rarely is this as clear as it is in the realm of health care. Technology allows doctors to test their patients for genetic defects-and then to turn around and spread the results throughout the world via the Internet. For someone in need of treatment, that's good news. But for someone in... | 544.txt | 0 |
[
"enjoy more rights to their medical records",
"be open with their doctors",
"decide how to use their medical information",
"sue their insurers for improper use of their medical records"
] | According to the proposal made by President Clinton, patients will be able to do the following EXCEPT _ . | Technology is a two-edged sword. Rarely is this as clear as it is in the realm of health care. Technology allows doctors to test their patients for genetic defects-and then to turn around and spread the results throughout the world via the Internet. For someone in need of treatment, that's good news. But for someone in... | 544.txt | 1 |
[
"may ruin doctor-patient relationship",
"can do more harm than good",
"will prevent doctors from doing medical research",
"will end up in more health care cost and poorer medical service"
] | Doctors tend to think that the rules _ . | Technology is a two-edged sword. Rarely is this as clear as it is in the realm of health care. Technology allows doctors to test their patients for genetic defects-and then to turn around and spread the results throughout the world via the Internet. For someone in need of treatment, that's good news. But for someone in... | 544.txt | 1 |
[
"American patients' concealment of their medical information has become a big concern",
"a large portion of patients would rather leave their diseases untreated",
"concealing medical information is widespread in the U.S.",
"paying cash for medical service is a common practice among American patients"
] | The example of the January poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates is used to show that _ . | Technology is a two-edged sword. Rarely is this as clear as it is in the realm of health care. Technology allows doctors to test their patients for genetic defects-and then to turn around and spread the results throughout the world via the Internet. For someone in need of treatment, that's good news. But for someone in... | 544.txt | 0 |
[
"American government will tighten its control over the use of patients' personal information",
"doctors and insurers are both against the rules for the same reasons",
"patients are entitled to have complete control of their medical information",
"the new rules put insurers in a very disadvantageous position"
... | From the article we can learn that _ . | Technology is a two-edged sword. Rarely is this as clear as it is in the realm of health care. Technology allows doctors to test their patients for genetic defects-and then to turn around and spread the results throughout the world via the Internet. For someone in need of treatment, that's good news. But for someone in... | 544.txt | 3 |
[
"Look into a lot of schools before they apply.",
"Attend the school once they are admitted.",
"Think twice before they accept the offer.",
"Consult the current students and alumni."
] | What are students obliged to do under early decision? | Early decision--you apply to one school, and admission is binding--seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December.... | 1567.txt | 1 |
[
"To make sure they get qualified students.",
"To avoid competition with other colleges.",
"To provide more opportunities for applicants.",
"To save students the agony of choosing a school."
] | Why do schools offer early decision? | Early decision--you apply to one school, and admission is binding--seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December.... | 1567.txt | 0 |
[
"It makes their application process more complicated.",
"It places too high a demand on their research ability.",
"It allows them little time to make informed decisions.",
"It exerts much more psychological pressure on them."
] | What is said to be the problem with early decision for students? | Early decision--you apply to one school, and admission is binding--seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December.... | 1567.txt | 2 |
[
"It interferes with students' learning in high school.",
"It is biased against students at ordinary high schools.",
"It causes unnecessary confusion among college applicants.",
"It places students from lower-income families at a disadvantage."
] | Why are some people opposed to early decision? | Early decision--you apply to one school, and admission is binding--seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December.... | 1567.txt | 3 |
[
"Refrain from competing with students from privileged families.",
"Avoid choosing early decision unless they are fully prepared.",
"Find sufficient information about their favorite schools.",
"Look beyond the few supposedly thrilling options."
] | What does the author advise college applicants to do? | Early decision--you apply to one school, and admission is binding--seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December.... | 1567.txt | 1 |
[
"silk",
"paper",
"cloth",
"plastic"
] | The ancient Chinese bird-kites were usually made of light frames covered with_ . | Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air,by means of the wind , a light frame covered with paper,plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of... | 1653.txt | 0 |
[
"brown paper",
"plastic material",
"light-weight cloth",
"traditional silk"
] | The kites used by German U-boats in would war 2 for the military purpose were made of _ . | Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air,by means of the wind , a light frame covered with paper,plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of... | 1653.txt | 2 |
[
"to carry ropes across rivers and valleys",
"for the military purpose",
"as toy for children",
"for fishing in strong sea wind"
] | The ancient Chinese man-lifting kites were used_ . | Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air,by means of the wind , a light frame covered with paper,plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of... | 1653.txt | 1 |
[
"The frame of a kite is attached to long string held in the hand or wound on drum.",
"The ancestor of the double box-kite.",
"The cutter kite has a diamond-shaped body but no wings.",
"The current folding kite is developed to test theories of flight."
] | Which of the following statements is not ture? | Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air,by means of the wind , a light frame covered with paper,plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of... | 1653.txt | 3 |
[
"The ancestors of modern kites",
"The history of the chinese kites",
"different types and uses of kites",
"the different between ancient and modern kites."
] | The best title for this passage may be_ . | Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air,by means of the wind , a light frame covered with paper,plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of... | 1653.txt | 2 |
[
"It's delicate.",
"It's expensive.",
"It's complex.",
"It's portable."
] | What do we know about the solar still equipment from the first paragraph? | A buld-it-yourself solar still is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it's an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it's all but imposs... | 3756.txt | 3 |
[
"Dig a hole of a certain size.",
"Put the cup in place.",
"Weight the sheet's center down.",
"Cover the hole with the plastic sheet."
] | What's the last step of constructing a working solar still? | A buld-it-yourself solar still is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it's an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it's all but imposs... | 3756.txt | 2 |
[
"the plastic tube",
"outside the hole",
"the open air",
"beneath the sheet"
] | When a solar still works, drops of water come into the cup form. | A buld-it-yourself solar still is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it's an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it's all but imposs... | 3756.txt | 3 |
[
"The small number of newborn babies.",
"The changing social situation of women.",
"The high prices of houses and education.",
"The necessary steps of Asian governments."
] | What is the main problem being discussed in the passage? | The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia.When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan，"DINKS"，which means Double Income No Kids.
In many major Asian cities like Seoul，Singapore，and ... | 3462.txt | 0 |
[
"It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.",
"The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now.",
"Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.",
"The word\"DINKS\"first appeared in an Asian country."
] | According to the passage，which of the following is true? | The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia.When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan，"DINKS"，which means Double Income No Kids.
In many major Asian cities like Seoul，Singapore，and ... | 3462.txt | 3 |
[
"$5,000.",
"$5,900.",
"$10,800.",
"$15,800."
] | To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten，how much will a couple pay each year? | The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia.When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan，"DINKS"，which means Double Income No Kids.
In many major Asian cities like Seoul，Singapore，and ... | 3462.txt | 3 |
[
"let women stay at home and have a baby",
"allow only one of the parents to go out to work",
"care for the growing needs of women for jobs",
"punish the companies that permit women to leave"
] | The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should _ . | The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia.When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan，"DINKS"，which means Double Income No Kids.
In many major Asian cities like Seoul，Singapore，and ... | 3462.txt | 2 |
[
"Younger people are replacing the elderly.",
"Well-educated people tend to work longer.",
"Unemployment rates are rising year after year.",
"People with no college degree do not easily find work."
] | What is happening in the workforce in rich countries? | Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the... | 2492.txt | 1 |
[
"Longer life expectancies.",
"A rapid technological advance.",
"Profound changes in the workforce.",
"A growing number of the well-educated."
] | What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor? | Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the... | 2492.txt | 1 |
[
"Economic growth will slow down.",
"Government budgets will increase.",
"More people will try to pursue higher education.",
"There will be more competition in the job market."
] | What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century? | Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the... | 2492.txt | 0 |
[
"Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.",
"More people have to receive in-service training.",
"Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.",
"People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans."
] | What is the result of policy changes in European countries? | Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the... | 2492.txt | 2 |
[
"Computers will do more complicated work.",
"More will be taken by the educated young.",
"Most jobs to be done will be creative ones.",
"Skills are highly valued regardless of age."
] | What is characteristic of work in the 21st century? | Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-educated well-off and the... | 2492.txt | 3 |
[
"Why statistics don't tell the truth about the economy.",
"Why affluence doesn't guarantee happiness.",
"How happiness can be promoted today.",
"What lies behind an economic boom."
] | What question does John Kenneth Galbraith raise in his book The Affluent Society? | You hear the refrain all the time: the U.S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good. Why doesn't ever-greater wealth promote ever-greater happiness? It is a question that dates back at least to the appearance in 1958 of The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbmith, who died recently at 97.
The Afflu... | 2619.txt | 1 |
[
"public spending hasn't been cut down as expected",
"the government has proved to be a necessary evil",
"they are in fear of another Great Depression",
"materialism has run wild in modem society"
] | According to Galbraith, people feel discontented because _ . | You hear the refrain all the time: the U.S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good. Why doesn't ever-greater wealth promote ever-greater happiness? It is a question that dates back at least to the appearance in 1958 of The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbmith, who died recently at 97.
The Afflu... | 2619.txt | 3 |
[
"Their material pursuits have gone far ahead of their earnings.",
"Their purchasing power has dropped markedly with inflation,",
"The distribution of wealth is uneven between the rich and the poor.",
"Health care and educational costs have somehow gone out of control."
] | Why do people feel squeezed when their average income rises considerably? | You hear the refrain all the time: the U.S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good. Why doesn't ever-greater wealth promote ever-greater happiness? It is a question that dates back at least to the appearance in 1958 of The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbmith, who died recently at 97.
The Afflu... | 2619.txt | 0 |
[
"Those who see job stability as part of their living standard.",
"People full of utopian ideas resulting from affluence.",
"People who have little say in American politics.",
"Workers who no longer have secure jobs."
] | What does Louis Uehitelle mean by "the disposable American" (Lines 2-3, Para, 5 )? | You hear the refrain all the time: the U.S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good. Why doesn't ever-greater wealth promote ever-greater happiness? It is a question that dates back at least to the appearance in 1958 of The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbmith, who died recently at 97.
The Afflu... | 2619.txt | 3 |
[
"Renewed economic security.",
"A sense of self-fulfillment.",
"New conflicts and complaints.",
"Misery and anti-social behavior."
] | What has affluence brought to American society? | You hear the refrain all the time: the U.S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good. Why doesn't ever-greater wealth promote ever-greater happiness? It is a question that dates back at least to the appearance in 1958 of The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbmith, who died recently at 97.
The Afflu... | 2619.txt | 2 |
[
"Older parents are often better prepared financially.",
"Older parents can take better care of their children.",
"Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.",
"Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands."
] | Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing? | Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, ... | 1539.txt | 2 |
[
"They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.",
"They can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.",
"They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.",
"They have to go on working beyond their retirement age."
] | What does the author mean by saying "For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)? | Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, ... | 1539.txt | 3 |
[
"older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children",
"many people are young in spirit despite their advanced age",
"older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies",
"taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy"
] | The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _ . | Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, ... | 1539.txt | 2 |
[
"Approaching of death.",
"Slowing down of their pace of life.",
"Being laughed at by other people.",
"Being mistaken for grandparents."
] | What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst? | Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, ... | 1539.txt | 0 |
[
"They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.",
"Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.",
"Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.",
"They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter."
] | What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen? | Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, ... | 1539.txt | 2 |
[
"They operate in accordance with government policies.",
"They take initiatives in handling environmental wastes.",
"They are key drivers in their nations' economic growth.",
"They are major contributors to environmental problems."
] | What does the author say about some leading-edge companies? | International governments, inaction concerning sustainable development is clearly worrying but the proactive approaches of some leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Wal-Mart, DuPont, M & S and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver.
DuPont committed itself to a 65%... | 2285.txt | 1 |
[
"The goodness of their hearts.",
"A strong sense of responsibility.",
"The desire to generate profits.",
"Pressure from environmentalists."
] | What motivates Toyota and Wal-Mart to make commitments to environmental protection? | International governments, inaction concerning sustainable development is clearly worrying but the proactive approaches of some leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Wal-Mart, DuPont, M & S and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver.
DuPont committed itself to a 65%... | 2285.txt | 2 |
[
"They are bent on making quick money.",
"They do not have the capital for the investment.",
"They believe building such a system is too costly.",
"They lack the incentive to change business practices."
] | Why are so many companies reluctant to create an environment-friendly business system? | International governments, inaction concerning sustainable development is clearly worrying but the proactive approaches of some leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Wal-Mart, DuPont, M & S and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver.
DuPont committed itself to a 65%... | 2285.txt | 2 |
[
"It helps businesses to save and gain at the same time.",
"It is affordable only for a few leading-edge companies.",
"It is likely to start a new round of intense competition.",
"It will take a long time for all companies to embrace it."
] | What is said about the lean and green model of business? | International governments, inaction concerning sustainable development is clearly worrying but the proactive approaches of some leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Wal-Mart, DuPont, M & S and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver.
DuPont committed itself to a 65%... | 2285.txt | 0 |
[
"They have greatly enhanced their sense of social responsibility.",
"They do much better than their counterparts in terms of revenues.",
"They have abandoned all the outdated equipment and technology.",
"They make greater contributions to human progress than their rivals."
] | What is the finding of the studies about companies committed to environmental goals? | International governments, inaction concerning sustainable development is clearly worrying but the proactive approaches of some leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Wal-Mart, DuPont, M & S and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver.
DuPont committed itself to a 65%... | 2285.txt | 1 |
[
"by educating its citizens",
"by careful family planning",
"by developing TV programmes",
"by chance"
] | According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth _ . | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rate... | 1612.txt | 3 |
[
"haven't attached much importance to birth control",
"would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rate",
"haven't yet found an effective measure to control their population",
"neglected the role of TV plays in family planning"
] | According to the passage, many Third World countries _ . | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rate... | 1612.txt | 2 |
[
"attributes it to",
"finds it a reason for",
"sums it up as",
"compares it to"
] | The phrase "puts it down to" (Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to "_ ". | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rate... | 1612.txt | 0 |
[
"they keep people sitting long hours watching TV",
"they have gradually changed people's way of life",
"people are drawn to their attractive package",
"they popularize birth control measures"
] | Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil's birth rate because _ . | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rate... | 1612.txt | 1 |
[
"The increase in birth rate will promote consumption.",
"The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.",
"Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory.",
"A country's production is limited by its population growth."
] | What is Martine's conclusion about Brazil's population growth? | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rate... | 1612.txt | 1 |
[
"believes the reform has reduced the government's burden",
"insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor",
"is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform",
"considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful"
] | From the passage, it can be seen that the author _ . | While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states-at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of t... | 1403.txt | 3 |
[
"Because many families are divorced.",
"Because government aid is now rare.",
"Because their wages are low.",
"Because the cost of living is rising."
] | Why aren't people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? | While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states-at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of t... | 1403.txt | 2 |
[
"greater efforts should be made to improve people's living standards",
"70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years",
"50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare",
"the living standards of most people are going down"
] | What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that _ . | While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states-at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of t... | 1403.txt | 0 |
[
"saving welfare funds",
"rebuilding the work ethic",
"providing more jobs",
"cutting government expenses"
] | From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at _ . | While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states-at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of t... | 1403.txt | 1 |
[
"the poverty rate was lover",
"average living standards were higher",
"the average worker was paid higher wages",
"the poor used to rely on government aid"
] | According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, _ . | While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states-at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of t... | 1403.txt | 3 |
[
"The influence of ancient architecture on the design of railroad terminals",
"The importance of natural resources in the development of railroads",
"The railroad's impact on daily life in the United States in the nineteenth century",
"Technological improvements in the area of communication in the nineteenth c... | What does the passage mainly discuss? | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 2 |
[
"made all sections of the nation much wealthier",
"brought more unity to what had been a fragmented nation",
"reduced dependence on natural resources",
"had no effect on the environment of the United States"
] | It can be inferred from the quote from the Omaha Daily Republican (line 2-4) that railroads | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 1 |
[
"transport",
"scale",
"production",
"railroad"
] | The word "it" in line 7 refers to | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 3 |
[
"obliged",
"designed",
"helped",
"attracted"
] | The word "drew" in line 8 is closest | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 3 |
[
"conquer",
"utilize",
"separate",
"mechanize"
] | The word "annihilate" in line 9 is closest in meaning to | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 0 |
[
"consequently",
"furthermore",
"although",
"because"
] | The word "Moreover" in line 20 is closest in meaning to | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 1 |
[
"Their architecture was influenced by the architecture of Europe.",
"Luxury express trains traveled between them.",
"They were usually located in small towns.",
"They were important to many commuters."
] | All of the following were true of impressive passenger terminals EXCEPT: | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 2 |
[
"Stores and shopping areas",
"Recreational areas",
"Industrial",
"Agricultural"
] | According to the passage , which type of development lined the area along the metropolitan corridor? | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 2 |
[
"appropriately",
"virtually",
"consistently",
"incessantly"
] | The word "aptly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 0 |
[
"a freight train",
"a commuter train",
"a luxury train",
"an underground train"
] | The author mentions the Twentieth-Century Limited as an example of | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 2 |
[
"homogeneous (line 3)",
"standardized (line 9)",
"temples (line 11)",
"classification(line 20)"
] | The author gives a synonym for which of the following words? | Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior. "In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms which marked separate and unmingling secti... | 1735.txt | 3 |
[
"Elaborate.",
"Prejudiced.",
"Faultless.",
"Oversimplified."
] | Which of the following words can best describe the popular understanding of "environment" as the author sees it? | The concept of "environment" is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are exter... | 3115.txt | 3 |
[
"it doesn't distinguish between the organism and the environment",
"it involves both internal and external forces",
"the organism and the environment influence each other",
"the relationship between the organism and the environment is unclear"
] | According to the author the concept of "environment" is difficult to explain because _ . | The concept of "environment" is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are exter... | 3115.txt | 2 |
[
"biological factors are less important to the organism than cultural factors to man",
"man and other animals are modified equally by the environmental forces",
"man is modified by the cultural environment as well as by the natural environment",
"physical and biological factors exert more influence on other or... | In analyzing the environmental forces acting on man the author suggests that _ . | The concept of "environment" is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are exter... | 3115.txt | 2 |
[
"it develops side by side with environmental factors",
"it is also affected by environmental factors",
"it is generally accepted to be part of the environment",
"it is a product of man's biological instincts"
] | As for culture, the author points out that _ . | The concept of "environment" is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are exter... | 3115.txt | 1 |
[
"the interpretation of the term \"environment\"",
"the discussion on organisms and biological environment",
"the comparison between internal and external factors influencing man",
"the evaluation of man's influence on culture"
] | In this passage, the author is primarily concerned with _ . | The concept of "environment" is certainly difficult and may even be misunderstood; but we have no handy substitute. It seems simple enough to distinguish between the organism and the surrounding environment and to separate forces acting on an organism into those that are internal and biological and those that are exter... | 3115.txt | 0 |
[
"Ballmer's scheme sounded too fantastic and far-fetched to be true.",
"Balmer lacked technology proof to back up his ideas.",
"They had witnessed too many failures of attempts to realize such schemes.",
"America's health sector is too stubborn and is reluctant to change for the digital."
] | The old lags of the industry did not think highly of Ballmer's scheme because _ | Back in 2000, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, described a grand vision for the future of health care. One day, he said, everyone would have a secure and private website on the internet on which their doctors could post their "scans, lab results, test results, visit minutes", and to which the owner could gra... | 3681.txt | 2 |
[
"Individuals can have access to the medical records of anybody anytime via the internet.",
"Those who travel a lot will greatly benefit from services of Health Vault.",
"Hospitals who sign up for the service could improve their efficiency by Health Vault.",
"Health Vault is a software invented by Microsoft."
... | Which one of the following statements is NOT true of Health Vault? | Back in 2000, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, described a grand vision for the future of health care. One day, he said, everyone would have a secure and private website on the internet on which their doctors could post their "scans, lab results, test results, visit minutes", and to which the owner could gra... | 3681.txt | 0 |
[
"that it will be difficult for Vault to make profit during the beginning phase.",
"that the software may be trapped in the dilemma of customer privacy and convenient data search.",
"that it has to adopt the \"vertical search\" which is not the company's strength.",
"that Microsoft does not have powerful searc... | The main problem of Health Vault faces is _ | Back in 2000, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, described a grand vision for the future of health care. One day, he said, everyone would have a secure and private website on the internet on which their doctors could post their "scans, lab results, test results, visit minutes", and to which the owner could gra... | 3681.txt | 1 |
[
"attracting customers with the enforcement of strict privacy rules.",
"providing a charging platform for the communication of patients and hospitals.",
"cooperating with big hospitals and charities by providing useful customer information.",
"providing highly specialized service with high efficiency."
] | Microsoft will make money in Health Vault by _ | Back in 2000, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, described a grand vision for the future of health care. One day, he said, everyone would have a secure and private website on the internet on which their doctors could post their "scans, lab results, test results, visit minutes", and to which the owner could gra... | 3681.txt | 3 |
[
"that its technology far advanced that of the other two.",
"that it is more effective for those who need a special aspect of information.",
"that it specializes on the information of ailment diagnosis.",
"that its business model is more promising and profitable."
] | Compared with Google and Yahoo, the advantage of Health Vault Search is _ | Back in 2000, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, described a grand vision for the future of health care. One day, he said, everyone would have a secure and private website on the internet on which their doctors could post their "scans, lab results, test results, visit minutes", and to which the owner could gra... | 3681.txt | 1 |
[
"He suffered from severe hunger in his home country.",
"He was attracted by the \"Great American Dream.\"",
"He hoped to make his son a dramatist.",
"His family business failed"
] | Why did Arthur Miller‘s father move to the USA？ | Arthur Miller （1915-2005） is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary， drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However， he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | 1026.txt | 1 |
[
"exposes the cruelty of the American business world",
"discusses the ways to get promoted in a company",
"talks about the business career of Arthur Miller",
"focuses on the skills in doing business"
] | The play Death of a Salesman _ . | Arthur Miller （1915-2005） is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary， drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However， he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | 1026.txt | 0 |
[
"He treats his employer badly.",
"He runs the Wagner Company.",
"He is a victim of the American system.",
"He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues."
] | What can we learn about Willy Loman？ | Arthur Miller （1915-2005） is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary， drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However， he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | 1026.txt | 2 |
[
"achieved huge success",
"won the first Tony Award",
"was warmly welcomed by salesmen",
"was severely attacked by dramatists"
] | After it was first staged， Death of a Salesman _ . | Arthur Miller （1915-2005） is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary， drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However， he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | 1026.txt | 0 |
[
"Arthur Miller and his family.",
"The awards Arthur Miller won.",
"The hardship Arthur Miller experienced.",
"Arthur Miller and his best？？known play."
] | What is the text mainly about？ | Arthur Miller （1915-2005） is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary， drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However， he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | 1026.txt | 3 |
[
"mobile office is the only way by which people could enjoy prompt and safe working environment",
"with the development of science,mobile office comes to our life inevitably",
"people had no convenient and reliable communications and office faculty before",
"mobile interconnection platform and its application ... | It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | Mobile office is the mutual product of economic, scientific, and social progress.Mobile office has become a solution that provides users with convenient, prompt, safe, reliable, and reasonably priced communications and office faculty anywhere anytime via the sup port of mobile interconnection platform（MIP）and its appli... | 843.txt | 3 |
[
"you cannot put your business routine aside or attend meetings",
"you cannot read faxes and e-mails when you travel on business",
"you cannot make apologies to the clients for your delay",
"you cannot catch any business opportunities because of bad working condition"
] | We learn from the passage that without mobile office, _ . | Mobile office is the mutual product of economic, scientific, and social progress.Mobile office has become a solution that provides users with convenient, prompt, safe, reliable, and reasonably priced communications and office faculty anywhere anytime via the sup port of mobile interconnection platform（MIP）and its appli... | 843.txt | 1 |
[
"you need to make some urgent modification on your work",
"you need to read and reply faxes and e-mails",
"you are out of the office to attend meetings",
"you can put the mobile office into your pocket"
] | The passage suggests that mobile office is neccessary,especially when _ . | Mobile office is the mutual product of economic, scientific, and social progress.Mobile office has become a solution that provides users with convenient, prompt, safe, reliable, and reasonably priced communications and office faculty anywhere anytime via the sup port of mobile interconnection platform（MIP）and its appli... | 843.txt | 2 |
[
"When you leave your office,you should not forget your business routine.",
"You will lose a lot of business opportunities if you always delay your work.",
"When you leave your office,your business routine would be harmed.",
"When you cannot meet the need of your clients,you should say\"sorry\"."
] | Which of the following statement best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph? | Mobile office is the mutual product of economic, scientific, and social progress.Mobile office has become a solution that provides users with convenient, prompt, safe, reliable, and reasonably priced communications and office faculty anywhere anytime via the sup port of mobile interconnection platform（MIP）and its appli... | 843.txt | 2 |
[
"has some fatal shortcomings",
"is too expensive to afford",
"would be realized in the future",
"has both advantages and disadvantages"
] | In the eyes of the author,mobile office _ . | Mobile office is the mutual product of economic, scientific, and social progress.Mobile office has become a solution that provides users with convenient, prompt, safe, reliable, and reasonably priced communications and office faculty anywhere anytime via the sup port of mobile interconnection platform（MIP）and its appli... | 843.txt | 3 |
[
"She had participated in the Berkeley study.",
"She had noticed the phenomenon repeatedly.",
"She had been involved in the local school reform.",
"She had been informed of the problem by her niece."
] | Why wasn't the author surprised at the high teacher turnover rates at Los Angles charter schools? | When University of California-Berkeley released a study this month showing alarmingly high teacher turnover rates at Los Angeles charter schools, I wasn't surprised.
That's not a slam at local charter schools. It's just that the study echoed something I'd observed many times, starting with my niece.
Bright and cheerfu... | 2095.txt | 1 |
[
"They were undisciplined.",
"They were tough and strong.",
"Many of them enjoyed less parental care.",
"Many of hem dropped out of school halfway."
] | What do we learn about the students in the public school the author's niece taught? | When University of California-Berkeley released a study this month showing alarmingly high teacher turnover rates at Los Angeles charter schools, I wasn't surprised.
That's not a slam at local charter schools. It's just that the study echoed something I'd observed many times, starting with my niece.
Bright and cheerfu... | 2095.txt | 0 |
[
"It won high praise from her school and colleagues.",
"It was cited by the Berkeley study as an example.",
"It contributed to the success of the school reform.",
"It was well received by the disadvantaged children."
] | What does the author say about her niece's work in the charter elementary school? | When University of California-Berkeley released a study this month showing alarmingly high teacher turnover rates at Los Angeles charter schools, I wasn't surprised.
That's not a slam at local charter schools. It's just that the study echoed something I'd observed many times, starting with my niece.
Bright and cheerfu... | 2095.txt | 3 |
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