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In my last essay,I wrote briefly about a bathtub in the classroom.What really was the use of that bathtub?"Guys,i t is Reading Workshop time now.When I call your table,get your things,please!"said Mrs.Toalson.She was holding a cup that had many sticks in it;on every stick was written each student's name and table numbe... | [
"Mrs.Toalson told the student to sit in the bathtub as a punishment.",
"Not every studerit can get a cushion in Mrs.Toalson's Reading Workshop.",
"The student who used the bathtub in that class was thought to be unlucky.",
"In Mrs.Toalson's Reading Workshop,only the best student can lie down reading."
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: In my last essay,I wrote briefly about a bathtub in the classroom.What really was the use of that bathtub?"Guys,i t is Reading Workshop time now.When I call your table,get your things,please!"said Mrs.Toalson.She was holding a cup that had many sticks... |
It was time for Jill to make her famous apple pie, out of the yellow apples that grew on her land. It was not time to pick the red cherries, or the orange oranges or even the green lettuce, but their nice colors made Jill happy. She would eat some of the pies, and give the rest of them away to her friends and family. S... | [
"The store",
"The car wash",
"Her mother's house",
"The library"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: It was time for Jill to make her famous apple pie, out of the yellow apples that grew on her land. It was not time to pick the red cherries, or the orange oranges or even the green lettuce, but their nice colors made Jill happy. She would eat some of ... |
Steven Jobs was born on February 24,1955,in San Francisco,California,and was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs.In 1961 the family moved to Mountain View, California.At that time people started to refer to the area as "Silicon Valley". As a child, Jobs preferred doing things by himself, not interested in team sports or ot... | [
"All the computes used to be large enough to fill a room.",
"Before 1980, Apple was not successful in the field of personal computers.",
"Steven Jobs was born in Silicon Valley.",
"Apple and IBM competed for sales of personal computers."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Steven Jobs was born on February 24,1955,in San Francisco,California,and was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs.In 1961 the family moved to Mountain View, California.At that time people started to refer to the area as "Silicon Valley". As a child, Jobs preferred... |
Still wonder where to stay? We have a lot to offer. GUEST ROOMS Spacious, stylish guest rooms include all the necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest rooms feature workstations with Internet access, two telephones with voice mail, and in-room safes . SUITES Hilton Toronto offers a variety of one-bedroom and J... | [
"GUEST ROOMS.",
"SUITES.",
"ACCESSIBLE ROOMS.",
"EXECUTIVE ROOMS"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Still wonder where to stay? We have a lot to offer. GUEST ROOMS Spacious, stylish guest rooms include all the necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest rooms feature workstations with Internet access, two telephones with voice mail, and in-room... |
A mountain range has hills around its edges. How are the mountains and hills alike? | [
"Both have grass at the top.",
"Both are at least 1000 meters tall.",
"Both have liquid rock at their centers.",
"Both are taller than the land around them."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: A mountain range has hills around its edges. How are the mountains and hills alike?
Answer: Both are taller than the land around them. |
Many places in the world need more fresh water. Every country is trying to find ways to turn salt water into fresh. Why aren't there many factories like the Symi factory? In some places the sun is not hot enough. Or it does not shine every day. In such places other ways of heating sea water can be used. These ways cost... | [
"New ways of getting fresh water.",
"A lot of fresh water can be made quickly by heating.",
"The best way is to get the freshest water with the least money.",
"The Symi's way doesn't work in dry places."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Many places in the world need more fresh water. Every country is trying to find ways to turn salt water into fresh. Why aren't there many factories like the Symi factory? In some places the sun is not hot enough. Or it does not shine every day. In such places... |
Today there are 7 billion people on the earth.By the year 2050 there may be 9.0 billion.We will have a lot more people to feed.We need more food. One way to produce more food is by growing stronger plants.For thousands of years,farmers have made plants better.Every season,they pick the best plants for the next season.I... | [
"It grows too slowly.",
"It is bad for people's body.",
"It can greatly help the poor countries.",
"It produces less food than the general plant."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Today there are 7 billion people on the earth.By the year 2050 there may be 9.0 billion.We will have a lot more people to feed.We need more food. One way to produce more food is by growing stronger plants.For thousands of years,farmers have made plants better... |
You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you: Before an earthquake It is necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers ( doctor... | [
"check around you first",
"run out of the building at once",
"break the windows and doors",
"write a report to the company"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you: Before an earthquake It is necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off ... |
How much do you want to pay for a CD by your favorite singer Jay Chou? Five Yuan for a pirated one, or more for a real one? Wang Ye, 14, said she would like the real one although the pirated one is cheaper." A real one is worth keeping for years." said the girl from No.1 middle school in Wu Han, Anhui. "Real CDs alway... | [
"stealing",
"robbing",
"helping someone to do something wrong",
"helping someone"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
How much do you want to pay for a CD by your favorite singer Jay Chou? Five Yuan for a pirated one, or more for a real one? Wang Ye, 14, said she would like the real one although the pirated one is cheaper." A real one is worth keeping for years." said the g... |
There was a pilot and four people in a small plane.Suddenly there was something wrong with the machine while it was flying in the air. The smoke was everywhere in the plane.The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes .They all became worried and started to make excuses . "I must go and mend the machine,... | [
"the clever man",
"the businessman",
"the doctor",
"the young man"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: There was a pilot and four people in a small plane.Suddenly there was something wrong with the machine while it was flying in the air. The smoke was everywhere in the plane.The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes .They all became w... |
DNA tells the story of the race to discover the structure of DNA, and the scientists who changed our understanding of the world and everything in it. The five-part series, to be broadcast from Thursday July 14 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC TV, also looks at the scientists' work for the future of mankind. The scientists were a sm... | [
"introduce some scientists",
"report on a study on DNA",
"tell the importance of DNA",
"give a TV program summary"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: DNA tells the story of the race to discover the structure of DNA, and the scientists who changed our understanding of the world and everything in it. The five-part series, to be broadcast from Thursday July 14 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC TV, also looks at the... |
Risk of death is 3.5 to 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study, which began with a self-administered questionnaire taken between 1983 ... | [
"An medical institute.",
"A research center.",
"A medical magazine",
"A TV station"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Risk of death is 3.5 to 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study, which beg... |
Johnson wanted to purchase a used motor vehicle. The used car lot of Car Company, in a remote section away from town, was enclosed by a 10-foot chainlink fence. While Johnson and Sales Representative, an employee of Car Company, were in the used car lot looking at cars, a security guard locked the gate at 1:30 p.m., be... | [
"Yes, because he was confined against his will. ",
"Yes, because he was harmed as a result of his confinement. ",
"No, unless the security guard was negligent in locking the gate. ",
"No, unless the security guard knew that someone was in the lot at the time the guard locked the gate"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Johnson wanted to purchase a used motor vehicle. The used car lot of Car Company, in a remote section away from town, was enclosed by a 10-foot chainlink fence. While Johnson and Sales Representative, an employee of Car Company, were in the used car l... |
We met in a crowded showroom fifteen years ago. As I inched forward I eyed him with suspicion, unsure what to make of this stranger.A salesman made the proper introductions and although we got to know each other, I didn't trust him. I call him Super. I would find myself staring at him, wondering what secrets he held. I... | [
"As Super helps the author do his housework.",
"As the author spent so much money on it.",
"As the author spent so much time on it.",
"As the author trusted nobody but Super."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: We met in a crowded showroom fifteen years ago. As I inched forward I eyed him with suspicion, unsure what to make of this stranger.A salesman made the proper introductions and although we got to know each other, I didn't trust him. I call him Super. ... |
One day the students were having painting lessons. Everyone began to draw pictures .Li Lei did nothing. When the bell rang for the break , Li Lei passed his picture to the teacher . The teacher looked at it and got angry "Why do you give me a piece of paper with nothing on it , Li Lei ?"asked the teacher. "I'm sorry... | [
"be sad",
"be happy",
"laugh",
"be sorry"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
One day the students were having painting lessons. Everyone began to draw pictures .Li Lei did nothing. When the bell rang for the break , Li Lei passed his picture to the teacher . The teacher looked at it and got angry "Why do you give me a piece of paper w... |
Preface to the fourth edition A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful. The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous exa... | [
"compares modern English with old English",
"gives a large number of examples to reduce difficulty",
"attaches more importance to conversational forms",
"pays little attention to strict grammatical forms"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Preface to the fourth edition A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful. The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and for... |
Cars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry ! FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal lucky number! Will be among the 500,000 Winners! Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST ... QIUCKEST...WHITEST WASH! DON'T DELAY ... BUY A PACKET TODAY! This is _ . | [
"an introduction to some products",
"An advertisement for selling goods",
"a direction of a kind of washing machine",
"A notice about a football game"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Cars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry ! FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal lucky number! Will be among the 500,000 Winners! Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST ... QIUCKEST...WHITEST WASH! DON'T DELAY ... BUY A PACKET TODAY! This is _ ... |
Have you ever ''Googled'' yourself? More Americans are Googling themselves-and many are checking out their friends,co-workers and romantic interests,too. In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S.adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves throug... | [
"why Google is so popular among Americans",
"how many people would like to self-google in prefix = st1 /America",
"whether Americans like searching for online information",
"What online information is most welcomed among Internet users"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Have you ever ''Googled'' yourself? More Americans are Googling themselves-and many are checking out their friends,co-workers and romantic interests,too. In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S.adult Inter... |
The rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly "Ark" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says. It's called "The Ark",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down ... | [
"It can be built on water.",
"It is energy-efficient.",
"It is eco-friendly.",
"It has enough living space."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly "Ark" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says. ... |
The "59 smiles" on a smartphone by an old woman in Wuhan, Hubei province in about six months tell a big story. The smiles are from the 59 people who offered her seats on buses. "Everybody can be a good _ , because in many cases a friendly smile is all that is needed to build a better world." says Zhang Yongsheng in an ... | [
"Kindness recorded",
"Pictures popular on the Internet",
"A woman taking pictures",
"An incident inspiring others"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The "59 smiles" on a smartphone by an old woman in Wuhan, Hubei province in about six months tell a big story. The smiles are from the 59 people who offered her seats on buses. "Everybody can be a good _ , because in many cases a friendly smile is all... |
The first visit to a foreign country that I can remember was when I was about seven years old. We live about 5 miles away from the Canadian border . My family and I went to Parc Safari, Quebec, a wonderful place that has animals and rides. We drove down a nice long road. My sister and I sat in the back of the car, and ... | [
"offered by people living there",
"we bought for them",
"we prepared for ourselves",
"cooked by my sister"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The first visit to a foreign country that I can remember was when I was about seven years old. We live about 5 miles away from the Canadian border . My family and I went to Parc Safari, Quebec, a wonderful place that has animals and rides. We drove do... |
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- A recent sudden temperature drop in most areas of China has set off fears of a possible return of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the country has mobilized to prepare for another outbreak. North China's Tianjin Port resumed a temperature reporting system on Sunday. Any passe... | [
"A temperature reporting system.",
"The daily SARS epidemic reporting system.",
"A 24-hour schedule for possible epidemic breakout.",
"An emergency response mechanism all over the country."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- A recent sudden temperature drop in most areas of China has set off fears of a possible return of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the country has mobilized to prepare for another outbreak. North China's Tianjin Por... |
Early in the 16thcentury men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South Africa. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 28... | [
"two",
"three",
"four",
"five"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Early in the 16thcentury men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South Africa. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan sa... |
In the 1960s Walt Disney pictured in the mind a future utopian city with underground roads and a climate-controlled round roof. The real community of Celebration, Florida, built in 1999, applies the social and environmental goals of both Disney and the New Urbanism movement. Disney and the New Urbanism have imagined co... | [
"city offering living spaces",
"community promoting socialization",
"special occasion in the market",
"downtown area with high buildings"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: In the 1960s Walt Disney pictured in the mind a future utopian city with underground roads and a climate-controlled round roof. The real community of Celebration, Florida, built in 1999, applies the social and environmental goals of both Disney and th... |
(BEIJING, August 10)--The Beijing Dailyhas put together a number of tips for cost-efficient travel in Beijing. Subway transfer "Transfer" is a word frequently used by volunteers helping visitors choose the best way of transport during the ongoing Beijing Olympics to save time. On the seven subway lines now in operatio... | [
"Dongzhimen and Xizhimen.",
"Jianguomen and Fuxingmen.",
"Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao.",
"Zhichunlu and Shaoyaoju."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: (BEIJING, August 10)--The Beijing Dailyhas put together a number of tips for cost-efficient travel in Beijing. Subway transfer "Transfer" is a word frequently used by volunteers helping visitors choose the best way of transport during the ongoing Bei... |
Wine drinkers tend to buy healthier food than beer drinkers, according to a Danish study published on Tuesday on the website of a weekly medical magazine. People who bought wine at the store were also more likely to buy fruit, vegetables, fish, lean meat and milk than beer buyers did, said the study. Beer buyers were... | [
"eat more vegetables than beer drinkers",
"usually buy healthier food than beer drinkers",
"are mostly healthier than beer drinkers",
"run a lower risk of diseases than beer drinkers"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Wine drinkers tend to buy healthier food than beer drinkers, according to a Danish study published on Tuesday on the website of a weekly medical magazine. People who bought wine at the store were also more likely to buy fruit, vegetables, fish, lean m... |
When John Milton, writer of "Paradise Lost", entered Cambridge University, in 1625, he was already skilled in Latin after seven years of studying it as his second language at St. Paul's School, prefix = st1 /London. Like all English boys who prepared for college in grammar schools, he had learned not only to read Latin... | [
"It has a strong Italian accent.",
"It was bad and difficult to understand.",
"It was natural and easy to understand.",
"It has an uncommon accent."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
When John Milton, writer of "Paradise Lost", entered Cambridge University, in 1625, he was already skilled in Latin after seven years of studying it as his second language at St. Paul's School, prefix = st1 /London. Like all English boys who prepared for coll... |
This is a picture of the twin brothers Li Lei and Li Ping's bedroom. It's not big, but it's very bright. It's a nice room. In the bedroom, we can see two beds, two chairs, two desks, a table and a cat. The two beds look the same. On the wall, there are some pictures of their family. Li Lei's green coat is on his bed, b... | [
"on their desks",
"on the table",
"on their beds",
"on Li Lei's desk"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: This is a picture of the twin brothers Li Lei and Li Ping's bedroom. It's not big, but it's very bright. It's a nice room. In the bedroom, we can see two beds, two chairs, two desks, a table and a cat. The two beds look the same. On the wall, there ar... |
The Vienna-based researchers showed that dogs will stop doing a simple task when not rewarded if another dog, which continues to be rewarded, is present. The experiment consisted of taking pairs of dogs and getting them to present a paw for a reward.On giving this "handshake" the dogs received a piece of food.One of th... | [
"found another dog was given nothing",
"felt they were not treated equally",
"were aware they received less food",
"were given too much reward"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The Vienna-based researchers showed that dogs will stop doing a simple task when not rewarded if another dog, which continues to be rewarded, is present. The experiment consisted of taking pairs of dogs and getting them to present a paw for a reward.On giving... |
It's because college kids today can't do math, one line of reasoning goes. Or they don't know science. These are all good theories, but the problem with these young adults' unemployment goes way beyond a lack of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. A survey by the Workforce Solutions Group at St. L... | [
"Students with different internships judge their abilities differently.",
"Students learn from internships and think more differently from before.",
"Students are unaware of what the employers think they are lacking.",
"Students don't know much about the job they are going to work on."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
It's because college kids today can't do math, one line of reasoning goes. Or they don't know science. These are all good theories, but the problem with these young adults' unemployment goes way beyond a lack of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mat... |
In which of the following situations is Defendant's claim of intoxication most likely to result in his being found not guilty? | [
"Defendant is charged with manslaughter for a death resulting from an automobile accident. Defendant, the driver, claims he was so drunk he was unable to see the other car involved in the accident. ",
"Defendant is charged with assault with intent to kill Watts as a result of his wounding Watts by shooting him. D... | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
In which of the following situations is Defendant's claim of intoxication most likely to result in his being found not guilty?
A. Defendant is charged with manslaughter for a death resulting from an automobile accident. Defendant, the driver, claims he was so... |
1. Need a room close to the US Embassy for a week in early January I need a room close to the US embassy for a week in early January. My parents are going to the US embassy for visa interview on January 7th. I am looking for a place for them to stay around this date. Hotels are too expensive for them since they have be... | [
"house-510574487@craigslist.org",
"jcshap@sina.com",
"sdiem@cox.net",
"wcondon7@msn.com"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: 1. Need a room close to the US Embassy for a week in early January I need a room close to the US embassy for a week in early January. My parents are going to the US embassy for visa interview on January 7th. I am looking for a place for them to stay a... |
When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very necessary to communicate quickly with General Garcia, who was somewhere in the mountains of Cuba -- No one knew where. The President must secure his cooperation, and quickly. What to do! Someone said to the President, "A fellow by the name of Rowan ... | [
"A Touching Story",
"A General and a Soldier",
"Carry a Message to Garcia",
"Traveling in the Jungle"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very necessary to communicate quickly with General Garcia, who was somewhere in the mountains of Cuba -- No one knew where. The President must secure his cooperation, and quickly. What to do! S... |
Perhaps the most extraordinary building put up in the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace which was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all the other buildings in the world, for it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the biggest buildings of all the... | [
"it is the biggest building in the world",
"so many visitors had been there",
"it was made of iron and glass",
"it was burnt down at last"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Perhaps the most extraordinary building put up in the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace which was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all the other buildings in the world, for it was made of i... |
It's time for school! But on May 14th, 170 students at Duncanville High School in Texas, US, were told to go back home.Why? Because they were wearing the wrong clothes to school. Schools in the US don't always ask students to wear uniforms. But they have dress codes . For example, Duncanville High School tells students... | [
"theywanttogrowupwithgoodtaste",
"theywanttoprotectthemselves",
"theyarenothappywiththerules",
"theyareinterestedinskirtsoverleggings"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
It's time for school! But on May 14th, 170 students at Duncanville High School in Texas, US, were told to go back home.Why? Because they were wearing the wrong clothes to school. Schools in the US don't always ask students to wear uniforms. But they have dres... |
I am 22. I used to work in a hotel. It was boring. One day a guest and I had a conversation. She asked me, 6/Do you like your job?" I was sad because I knew the answer. "No". She was 74 and gave me the most beautiful advice that I remember in all my life: You are too young to hate your job, young man. Go to get your pa... | [
"he was poor",
"she was old",
"he didn't like his job",
"he wanted to know Europe"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
I am 22. I used to work in a hotel. It was boring. One day a guest and I had a conversation. She asked me, 6/Do you like your job?" I was sad because I knew the answer. "No". She was 74 and gave me the most beautiful advice that I remember in all my life: You... |
In a desert environment, cactus wrens often build their nests in cholla cacti to avoid predators. This behavior does not hurt the cacti. Which type of relationship do cactus wrens and cholla cacti demonstrate? | [
"competitive",
"commensalism",
"mutualism",
"parasitism"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
In a desert environment, cactus wrens often build their nests in cholla cacti to avoid predators. This behavior does not hurt the cacti. Which type of relationship do cactus wrens and cholla cacti demonstrate?
A. competitive
B. commensalism
C. mutualism
D. pa... |
Owner and his employee, Driver, consult Attorney about a motor vehicle collision resulting in a suit by Litigant against Owner and Driver as joint defendants. Attorney calls Irving, his investigator, into the conference to make notes of what is said, and those present discuss the facts of the collision and Owner's insu... | [
"admissible, because of the presence of persons in the conference other than Attorney and Owner. ",
"admissible, because Driver is an adverse party in the lawsuit. ",
"inadmissible, because of the attorney-client privilege. ",
"inadmissible, because the best evidence is Irving's notes of the conference"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Owner and his employee, Driver, consult Attorney about a motor vehicle collision resulting in a suit by Litigant against Owner and Driver as joint defendants. Attorney calls Irving, his investigator, into the conference to make notes of what is said, and thos... |
Disneyland calls itself the happiest place in the world. In order to keep visitors happy in its locations across the globe, every theme park in the world is changed slightly to satisfy local cultures and tastes. Opened in 1983 and larger than the original California Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland is the third most visite... | [
"The reason for building Disneyland across the globe",
"The introduction to Disneyland theme parks in Japan and the US",
"The difference between Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland",
"The simple analysis of Disneyland's popularity in some parts of the world"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Disneyland calls itself the happiest place in the world. In order to keep visitors happy in its locations across the globe, every theme park in the world is changed slightly to satisfy local cultures and tastes. Opened in 1983 and larger than the original Cal... |
Many blind people use guide dogs to help them get safely from place to place and to warn them of danger. But what can blind people do if they are allergic to dogs or just don't like them? For these people, they can turn to the Guide Horse Foundation. Janet and Don Burleson founded the organization in 1999. They began... | [
"became blind at age 45",
"has a great love for horses",
"heard about guide horses from a friend",
"got a guide horse as soon as he applied"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Many blind people use guide dogs to help them get safely from place to place and to warn them of danger. But what can blind people do if they are allergic to dogs or just don't like them? For these people, they can turn to the Guide Horse Foundation.... |
"Soon, you're going to have to move out!" cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front d... | [
"A lot of care and the right soil.",
"Frequent pruning and fertilizing.",
"Tomato plants grown alongside.",
"Cages placed around the roots."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: "Soon, you're going to have to move out!" cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed,... |
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that all the mice ha... | [
"They did not dare to answer.",
"They failed to analyze the relationship between the mice.",
"They regretted driving a poor blind mouse away.",
"They did not express themselves much better."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, o... |
Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each o... | [
"peaceful",
"safe",
"useful",
"deathful"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. Yo... |
Li Qiang and Li Gang are brothers. But their living habits are different. Now let's go to Li Qiang's room. Li Qiang cleans his bedroom every day and puts his things away. Look! There is a computer on the desk. There are two balls under the bed. A guitar and a kite are on the wall. Some books are on the shelf. So he m... | [
"His clothes and a computer.",
"A kite, a football and a knife.",
"His clothes, a football and a knife.",
"Some books, a football and a computer."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Li Qiang and Li Gang are brothers. But their living habits are different. Now let's go to Li Qiang's room. Li Qiang cleans his bedroom every day and puts his things away. Look! There is a computer on the desk. There are two balls under the bed. A gu... |
India was once part of the British Empire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early results suggest the idea is improving exam results. But not ev... | [
"A New Teaching Pattern",
"Indian Teachers and British Students",
"To Learn Maths with the Latest Technology",
"Indian Tutors Teach British Kids Online"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
India was once part of the British Empire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early r... |
California sea lions are the fastest of all the sea lions, reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometers an hour when swimming. Males are much larger than females, measuring 2 to 2.5 meters and weighing 200 to 453 kilograms. Females only measure 1.5 to 2 meters and weigh 50 to 113 kilograms. They can also move fairly well whi... | [
"They weigh at least 113 kilograms.",
"They swim faster than any other sea animal.",
"Males are much larger than females.",
"They usually move very slowly after leaving the sea."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
California sea lions are the fastest of all the sea lions, reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometers an hour when swimming. Males are much larger than females, measuring 2 to 2.5 meters and weighing 200 to 453 kilograms. Females only measure 1.5 to 2 meters and ... |
Venue The Ian Potter Centre Admission Free entry Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll's extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland -the story of a Victorian girl who falls down a rabbit hole, meets a lot of funny characters and exp... | [
"his admiration for Lewis Carrioll",
"his dream of becoming a famous artist",
"his wish to express his own feelings",
"his eagerness to cure his wife's illness"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Venue The Ian Potter Centre Admission Free entry Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll's extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland -the story of a Victorian girl who fall... |
Are there fastest ways to lose weight? Yes, there are! This is no magic trick or miracle. It just needs sensible actions. *Drink water No, you don't have to fill up like a tub, but ensure that you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Don't substitute for juice. With adequate water intake your body will be able to ... | [
"black and yellow",
"gray and white",
"red and orange",
"blue and purple"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Are there fastest ways to lose weight? Yes, there are! This is no magic trick or miracle. It just needs sensible actions. *Drink water No, you don't have to fill up like a tub, but ensure that you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Don't substi... |
Want to save money when traveling by train? Here are some ways. Day Returns This ticket can save you up to 45% on the standard fare. You have to travel after the rush hour period Mon.--Fri . but can travel at any time on Sat. or Sun. Big City Savers These are special low-priced tickets on certain trains. You have t... | [
"Family Railcard",
"Monthly Returns",
"Day Returns",
"Big City Savers"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Want to save money when traveling by train? Here are some ways. Day Returns This ticket can save you up to 45% on the standard fare. You have to travel after the rush hour period Mon.--Fri . but can travel at any time on Sat. or Sun. Big City Savers... |
Mrs. Keller had a big family .Her husband had a factory in the town .One of her sons was a lawyer and the other two were drivers .And her two daughters worked in the post office .The old woman stayed at home and could do all housework and wouldn't employ anybody . One evening ,the telephone rang while the old woman was... | [
"she had no money to employ a helper.",
"she was strong enough to do all at home",
"she didn't believe anybody",
"only she was free at home"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Mrs. Keller had a big family .Her husband had a factory in the town .One of her sons was a lawyer and the other two were drivers .And her two daughters worked in the post office .The old woman stayed at home and could do all housework and wouldn't employ anyb... |
Nice to meet you. I'm David Beckham. I'm from England and I'm English. I'm twenty-nine years old. I like playing football and I can play football very well. My name is Zhou Jielun. I'm from Taiwan, China. I'm thirty years old. I like singing. My name is Liu Qian. I'm from Taiwan,China. I'm thirty-three years old. I lik... | [
"Zhou Jielun",
"Liu Qian",
"Li Yuchun",
"A ,B, and C"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Nice to meet you. I'm David Beckham. I'm from England and I'm English. I'm twenty-nine years old. I like playing football and I can play football very well. My name is Zhou Jielun. I'm from Taiwan, China. I'm thirty years old. I like singing. My name is Liu Q... |
Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014, making her the first artist to receive the award twice. The award goes to the female artist who "has shaped and inspired the music industry with her success, leadership and innovation" over the last year. Previous winners include Pink, Beyonce and Katy Per... | [
"Taylor Swift is a seven-time Grammy winner and the best-selling digital music artist of all time",
"Taylor Swift appeared in the performed in the Radio 1 Live Lounge",
"Taylor Swift is worthwhile to be given the award a second time",
"Taylor Swift would be performing on The X Factor results show this weekend... | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014, making her the first artist to receive the award twice. The award goes to the female artist who "has shaped and inspired the music industry with her success, leadership and innovation" over the l... |
Flying a kite can be dangerous. When I was eight years old I went to the park with my dad to fly my new kite. We stood on the top of a hill and tried to catch the wind. It took us almost half an hour, but we finally got the kite into the air. As it lifted into the sky, the kite caught the edge of my jacket and I was pu... | [
"Her father",
"Her aunt",
"Her mother",
"Her brother"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Flying a kite can be dangerous. When I was eight years old I went to the park with my dad to fly my new kite. We stood on the top of a hill and tried to catch the wind. It took us almost half an hour, but we finally got the kite into the air. As it lifted int... |
If you experience great stress in your life on a frequent basis, you're not alone. Nowadays, stress is almost a given fact of life. Actually, a certain degree of stress can have positive effects on us. But if stress continues over a long period of time, the effects on the body can be harmful, resulting in health proble... | [
"They should ignore it.",
"They should learn to deal with it on their own.",
"They should turn to drugs and alcohol for relief.",
"They should seek more methods of dealing with it."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: If you experience great stress in your life on a frequent basis, you're not alone. Nowadays, stress is almost a given fact of life. Actually, a certain degree of stress can have positive effects on us. But if stress continues over a long period of tim... |
"Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would _ food, love or exercise," said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While here's on question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you're able to rise... | [
"how to promote immune function",
"the benefits of manageable stress",
"how to deal with stress effectively",
"the effect of stress hormones on memory"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: "Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would _ food, love or exercise," said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While here's on question that continuous stress is harmful, several stu... |
Accident Report Form Accident A car hit a tree. Four people were in the car. Weather condition There was a heavy rain. Cause The driver named Li Jun drank too much. Date of call March 20th, 2009 Time of call 8:30 p.m. Name of caller A man called Zhang Wei. (He was taking a walk there at that time.) Place ... | [
"It was sunny.",
"It was snowy",
"It was cloudy.",
"It was rainy."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Accident Report Form Accident A car hit a tree. Four people were in the car. Weather condition There was a heavy rain. Cause The driver named Li Jun drank too much. Date of call March 20th, 2009 Time of call 8:30 p.m. Name of caller A man called... |
Long ago, Bluebird's feathers were the colour of dust. She did not like her ugly colour. She was attracted by the colour of the lake near her home. It was as blue as the sky after a storm. Bluebird wanted to be the colour of that beautiful lake very much. Flapping her wings one morning, Bluebird flew from her tree to t... | [
"To the lake.",
"To the tree.",
"To the cave.",
"To the hill."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Long ago, Bluebird's feathers were the colour of dust. She did not like her ugly colour. She was attracted by the colour of the lake near her home. It was as blue as the sky after a storm. Bluebird wanted to be the colour of that beautiful lake very m... |
It's hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Get out of house and do things that will put you in touch with other people. It's easier to make friends when you have similar interests. Don't be afraid to show people what you're really good at. Talk about things you like and do best. People will be in... | [
"In front of him",
"right ,left or at the floor",
"the sky",
"at the people in the eyes"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: It's hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Get out of house and do things that will put you in touch with other people. It's easier to make friends when you have similar interests. Don't be afraid to show people what you're real... |
On october5,2011,around 3:00p.m., Steven P.Jobs,the co-founder of Apple, died at his home in Palo Alto, California, aged 56, six weeks after resigning as CEO of Apple. The death was announced by company that Mr.Jobs and his high school friend Stephen Wozniak started in 1976 in a suburban California garage. Jobs was b... | [
"Steve P.Jobs greatly appreciates his adoptive parents' love.",
"Steve P. Jobs was once unemployed by the company he cofounded.",
"With the help of his parents,he finished his college successfully.",
"He did change the world by his hard work and his intelligence."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: On october5,2011,around 3:00p.m., Steven P.Jobs,the co-founder of Apple, died at his home in Palo Alto, California, aged 56, six weeks after resigning as CEO of Apple. The death was announced by company that Mr.Jobs and his high school friend Stephen ... |
Dear Lan Lan, I'm now writing to you at Hartsop, a village in the Lake District, a place to have most beautiful scenery in English couple here to spend Christmas with them. This was planned for overseas students to know British way of life by living with British families. We came two days before Christmas and during ou... | [
"can speak Chinese very well",
"knows something about Chinese for a long time",
"once lived in China for a long time",
"can do everything better than the Chinese"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Dear Lan Lan, I'm now writing to you at Hartsop, a village in the Lake District, a place to have most beautiful scenery in English couple here to spend Christmas with them. This was planned for overseas students to know British way of life by living w... |
The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?" Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this.And the signs are that this is beginni... | [
"give you a piece of advice on a job interview.",
"tell you how to meet a job interviewer",
"describe the aptitude test.",
"advice you how to find a job"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?" Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked stran... |
Annie was helping her little brother Max pick flowers from the garden. They wanted to put the flowers in a jar to put on the kitchen table. Mother's Day was the next day and their mother loved fresh flowers. After they picked flowers and put them in a jar, Max asked Annie if they could have a snack. Annie took Max int... | [
"Because their mother likes flowers",
"So that they could have a snack",
"To catch ladybugs",
"There was nothing else to do"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Annie was helping her little brother Max pick flowers from the garden. They wanted to put the flowers in a jar to put on the kitchen table. Mother's Day was the next day and their mother loved fresh flowers. After they picked flowers and put them in ... |
The sun was rising when Daryl's delivery truck reached the highway. This was the best time of day to drive, when the roads were wide open and empty. He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight. It looked like it was going to be a good day. Then he saw it, a large lump in the middle of the road. ... | [
"Confident that he would be on time.",
"Angry that he had to make the report.",
"Proud that he had saved the girls life.",
"Worried that his boss would be angry."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The sun was rising when Daryl's delivery truck reached the highway. This was the best time of day to drive, when the roads were wide open and empty. He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight. It looked like it was going to be a good ... |
A group of students are researching changes in climate in their region. Which of these would best provide evidence of changes in temperature and rainfall over a period of years? | [
"tree rings",
"pollen samples",
"harvest production",
"carbon dating"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
A group of students are researching changes in climate in their region. Which of these would best provide evidence of changes in temperature and rainfall over a period of years?
A. tree rings
B. pollen samples
C. harvest production
D. carbon dating
Answer:A |
An animal can do some essential things without being taught or ever seeing it done | [
"we are unaware",
"that is negative",
"that is affirmative",
"all of these"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: An animal can do some essential things without being taught or ever seeing it done
Answer: that is affirmative |
The world shares him and London claims him, but Stratford-on-Avon intends to spend 2016 celebrating Shakespeare as their man: the bard of Avon, who was born there in 1564, and died there 400 years ago. Stratford remained hugely important throughout Shakespeare's life, argues Paul Edmondson, the head of learning and res... | [
"In Brussels.",
"In Singapore.",
"In North Korea.",
"In London."
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The world shares him and London claims him, but Stratford-on-Avon intends to spend 2016 celebrating Shakespeare as their man: the bard of Avon, who was born there in 1564, and died there 400 years ago. Stratford remained hugely important throughout Shakespear... |
About nine million people like rock climbing in America. Millions more take part in the activity around the world. Some do it just for fun. Others compete. Climbing takes strength, control and good balance. Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls. So they have to be strong enou... | [
"Climbers use their hands or arms to climb.",
"Climbers use no special equipment for ice climbing.",
"Climbers do rock climbing in groups.",
"Climbers do rock climbing without ropes"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: About nine million people like rock climbing in America. Millions more take part in the activity around the world. Some do it just for fun. Others compete. Climbing takes strength, control and good balance. Climbers have to pull themselves straight up... |
The huge explosion in Tianjin is only a symptom of a much bigger problem plaguing China today ! Laws are often not enforced , or are enforced half-heartedly. The law clearly prohibits storage of dangerous goods and chemicals within a certain radius of residential areas, and there must be strict adherence to rules on s... | [
"To follow their neighbors.",
"To create an extra basement living area.",
"To protect themselves safe.",
"To add an extra floor to the roof-top of their apartment bocks."
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The huge explosion in Tianjin is only a symptom of a much bigger problem plaguing China today ! Laws are often not enforced , or are enforced half-heartedly. The law clearly prohibits storage of dangerous goods and chemicals within a certain radius o... |
Here in the Northeast, winter means coats and sweaters. And that means plenty of pockets for our growing stock of digital things. Summer, in fact, is a pocket-free zone. No pockets in T-shirts. No pockets in gym shorts. Those few pockets that can be used quickly become full of things. Mobile phone, PDA, MP3 player or C... | [
"describe the shortcomings of the present clothes",
"introduce a kind of new hi-tech clothes",
"show how important the PAN is",
"explain why people bring so many things with them"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Here in the Northeast, winter means coats and sweaters. And that means plenty of pockets for our growing stock of digital things. Summer, in fact, is a pocket-free zone. No pockets in T-shirts. No pockets in gym shorts. Those few pockets that can be used quic... |
What is TOVIAZ? TOVIAZ is a medicine used in adults to treat the symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder . Who is TOVIAZ for? Adults 18 years older with symptoms of overactive bladder. Don't take TOVIAZ if you: Your stomach empties slowly. Have eye problems. Are allergic to any ingredients of TOVIAZ. Possi... | [
"To show the importance of taking proper medicine.",
"To present a report on a scientific research.",
"To give information about a kind of medicine.",
"To teach patients ways of recovery from illness."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: What is TOVIAZ? TOVIAZ is a medicine used in adults to treat the symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder . Who is TOVIAZ for? Adults 18 years older with symptoms of overactive bladder. Don't take TOVIAZ if you: Your stomach empties slowly. ... |
On the island of New Zealand, there is a grasshopper-like species of insect that is found nowhere else on earth. New Zealanders have given it the nickname weta, which is a native Maori word meaning "god of bad looks". It's easy to see why anyone would call this insect a bad-looking bug. Most people feel disgusted at th... | [
"rubbing their body parts",
"moving slowly on the ground",
"hopping up to two feel at a time",
"coming out only at night"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: On the island of New Zealand, there is a grasshopper-like species of insect that is found nowhere else on earth. New Zealanders have given it the nickname weta, which is a native Maori word meaning "god of bad looks". It's easy to see why anyone would... |
It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination. Many experts recommend visualization as a powerful tool for goa... | [
"Skills to set your goals.",
"Ways to overcome your fear of failure.",
"Having a goal is vital to success.",
"Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destinat... |
Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online. 40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standford University) offered a magazine as first prize. In 2014 the world ch... | [
"The first e-sports arenas.",
"An e-sports stadium.",
"The e-TV sports report.",
"An e-sports scholarship."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online. 40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standfor... |
Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your tin7eproperly, you can do your homework snore quickly. Learning to study is not difficult. The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn It doesn't mean that yep must always like the subject. It does mean, however, that... | [
"to put a pen, paper and books beside you before study",
"to study at any possible time and place",
"to review and preview",
"to pay attention to the most important things"
] | 1 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your tin7eproperly, you can do your homework snore quickly. Learning to study is not difficult. The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn It doesn't me... |
An annoying problem for humans, who like to boast about all the distant planets and moons we have explored, is that we've never taken a good look right under our noses. The inside of the earth is relatively close, but how can we get there? The deepest oil well enters a mere six miles into the crust (the center of t... | [
"It is an inspiring but not practical idea now.",
"It is a practical proposal that has come into use now.",
"It is a good proposal that will soon be put into practice.",
"It is a false theory that cannot be carried out at all."
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: An annoying problem for humans, who like to boast about all the distant planets and moons we have explored, is that we've never taken a good look right under our noses. The inside of the earth is relatively close, but how can we get there? The deepe... |
Homosexual couples in New York are being married for the first time after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law permitting same-sex marriage in the state last month. But such marriages, though now legal in New York, remain controversial . So many couples wanted to be married on Sunday, the first day of legal homosexual m... | [
"Religious Debate on Marriage",
"Moral Decay in Marriage",
"Happy Homosexual Couples in USA",
"First Gay Marriage Legalized in New York"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Homosexual couples in New York are being married for the first time after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law permitting same-sex marriage in the state last month. But such marriages, though now legal in New York, remain controversial . So many couple... |
About a year ago, if you had asked who Dinara Safina was the answer would have been: "She is Marat. Safin's younger sister." Back then she was overshadowed by her wonder brother. But now she has made a name for herself: the world No. 1 player in women's tennis. The 22-year-old Russian. will overtake Serena Williams... | [
"Her hard work and strong competitiveness.",
"Her emotional explosion and volatile emotional state.",
"The fact that she is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 70 kg.",
"The fact that her parents are two good tennis players."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
About a year ago, if you had asked who Dinara Safina was the answer would have been: "She is Marat. Safin's younger sister." Back then she was overshadowed by her wonder brother. But now she has made a name for herself: the world No. 1 player in women's t... |
Do you want to help others--but don't know where to start? Do you feel that the challenges facing us are too big for one person? One advantage of supporting the American Red Cross is that each of our individual contributions is magnified when we all join together.Another advantage is that it's easy to start helping.You... | [
"STOP",
"PREVENT",
"HELP",
"REDCROSS"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Do you want to help others--but don't know where to start? Do you feel that the challenges facing us are too big for one person? One advantage of supporting the American Red Cross is that each of our individual contributions is magnified when we all join toge... |
Where would an archaeologist likely find an impression of an ancient footprint? | [
"lying on the beach",
"under layers of dirt",
"on the surface of the moon",
"buried in a graveyard"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Where would an archaeologist likely find an impression of an ancient footprint?
A. lying on the beach
B. under layers of dirt
C. on the surface of the moon
D. buried in a graveyard
Answer:B |
Why Melbourne ? Having long lived in the shadow of Sydney ,Melbourne has become a Mecca for fashion and design and cultural centre of Australia, with an enjoyable programmed of festivals. What to see? The City center's grid system of streets conceals a maze of lanes and turn-of-the-century arcades where you will find... | [
"00 613 9419 4444",
"00 613 9419 8637",
"0845 7747 767",
"00 613 9329 9665"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Why Melbourne ? Having long lived in the shadow of Sydney ,Melbourne has become a Mecca for fashion and design and cultural centre of Australia, with an enjoyable programmed of festivals. What to see? The City center's grid system of streets conceals a maze... |
The disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid . It's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industrial designers Chih-Wei Wang and Shou-His Fu. Unlike the current types ... | [
"easy to clean",
"convenient to carry",
"smaller in size",
"larger in memory capacity"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: The disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid . It's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industri... |
Have you ever wondered where the chocolate in your favorite candy bar comes from?Chocolate comes from the cacao tree,which grows in warm,tropical areas of West Africa,Indonesia,Malaysia,Mexico,and South America.And who eats the delicious chocolate made from the cacao grown in these places?The majority of chocolate is c... | [
"promote chocolate sales",
"offer support to the farmers",
"reduce the cost of growing crops",
"increase the production of chocolate"
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Have you ever wondered where the chocolate in your favorite candy bar comes from?Chocolate comes from the cacao tree,which grows in warm,tropical areas of West Africa,Indonesia,Malaysia,Mexico,and South America.And who eats the delicious chocolate made from t... |
Many people don't think that the number 13 is a lucky number. Many hotels do not have a 13th floor. The floors go from 12 to 14, and there is no number13. Some people will never sit at a table with 12 other people. They will tell someone to go or ask another person to sit with them. No one really knows why people do no... | [
"the death of Jesus",
"the person who killed Balder",
"why 13 is not a lucky number",
"the way people count with their fingers"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Many people don't think that the number 13 is a lucky number. Many hotels do not have a 13th floor. The floors go from 12 to 14, and there is no number13. Some people will never sit at a table with 12 other people. They will tell someone to go or ask another ... |
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. Ask the o... | [
"They will be moved.",
"They will be upset.",
"They will be delighted.",
"They will be discouraged."
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat ... |
Europe's first major university department to promote research into government and public policy will open in Oxford under new plans. In a hugely significant move, Oxford University will create a new school of government in 2012 following aPS75 million donation by Leonard Blavatnik, the American industrialist and phila... | [
"Political leaders from Oxford.",
"Traditions and strengths of Oxford.",
"Oxford ways to train future leaders.",
"Oxford school of government under plans."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Europe's first major university department to promote research into government and public policy will open in Oxford under new plans. In a hugely significant move, Oxford University will create a new school of government in 2012 following aPS75 million donati... |
Hiking is not only one of the best forms of physical exercise, but it is also one of the best forms of mental relaxation. It is good for all ages and especially good as a family and group activity. Since there are so many different kinds of hiking, it is not possible to give any general rules to follow. Short and fr... | [
"general rules for hiking in mountainous areas",
"steps to be taken against dangerous animals",
"general things that should be paid attention to in hiking",
"all the things that are needed in hiking"
] | 2 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: Hiking is not only one of the best forms of physical exercise, but it is also one of the best forms of mental relaxation. It is good for all ages and especially good as a family and group activity. Since there are so many different kinds of hiking,... |
Sometime early in the next century, human beings will move to Mars. They will live there for about a year, and then will be replaced with another group of pioneers. Building the base on Mars will advance our knowledge of the solar system and aid in our understanding of the earth. We already know that Mars resembles the... | [
"Terraforming Mars.",
"Saving the Earth",
"Travelling to Mars.",
"A Newly-found Place"
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Sometime early in the next century, human beings will move to Mars. They will live there for about a year, and then will be replaced with another group of pioneers. Building the base on Mars will advance our knowledge of the solar system and aid in our unders... |
One way to protect against food poisoning is to | [
"cook food to proper temperatures.",
"combine different types of food.",
"store food in glass containers.",
"defrost meat slowly on the counter."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
One way to protect against food poisoning is to
A. cook food to proper temperatures.
B. combine different types of food.
C. store food in glass containers.
D. defrost meat slowly on the counter.
Answer:A |
A few years ago it was popular to speak of a generation gap, a disagreement between young people and their elders.Parents said that children did not show them proper respect and obedience , while children complained that their parents did not understand them at all.What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap sudden... | [
"depend on their parents to make a life",
"stay with their parents in order to get a chance for higher education",
"seek the best advice from their parents",
"have very little in common with their parents"
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: A few years ago it was popular to speak of a generation gap, a disagreement between young people and their elders.Parents said that children did not show them proper respect and obedience , while children complained that their parents did not understa... |
Nick is a student. He has four friends. They are Ben, Eric, Peter and Andy. But they are all very different. Nick is confident and kind. He is also a good listener. All of his friends like to talk to him about their problems. This is his best quality. Ben is the quietest friend of them. He is not energetic and active l... | [
"He is confident.",
"He is kind.",
"He has good friends.",
"He is a good listener."
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Nick is a student. He has four friends. They are Ben, Eric, Peter and Andy. But they are all very different. Nick is confident and kind. He is also a good listener. All of his friends like to talk to him about their problems. This is his best quality. Ben is ... |
Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyard. Intere... | [
"finding a place to use for the habitat",
"how to raise money for the habitat",
"finding people to work on the habitat",
"how to attract wildlife to the habitat"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With som... |
Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking . I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn't the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn't stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience. The ride there was d... | [
"nerve-racking",
"injured",
"pleased",
"worried"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking . I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn't the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn't stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up... |
The terrible college entrance exam is not only a big challenge for Chinese high school students,but also a very important exam in the lives of South Korean students.Although the long,cold winter has already started in South Korea.the annual national exams have made the atmosphere very heated. More than 675,000 South K... | [
"when the test begins",
"when the test is going on",
"when the students are taking listening test",
"during the English tests"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
The terrible college entrance exam is not only a big challenge for Chinese high school students,but also a very important exam in the lives of South Korean students.Although the long,cold winter has already started in South Korea.the annual national exams ha... |
There once was an old man aged 50,who had a lazy son aged 30. The son couldn't earn his own living , and still lived on his old father for food and clothing. The old man was very worried about him. So he took him to the fortune teller to have his fortune told.The father and son both believed what the fortune teller sai... | [
"he thought his son was worried about him",
"he knew that his son would die ahead of him",
"his son would earn his own living when he died",
"he found his son worried about his money"
] | 0 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: There once was an old man aged 50,who had a lazy son aged 30. The son couldn't earn his own living , and still lived on his old father for food and clothing. The old man was very worried about him. So he took him to the fortune teller to have his fort... |
Once there was a man traveling in a faraway village.As he was passing the elephants,he suddenly stopped.He found that these huge elephants were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg.No chains ,no cages.It was clear that the elephants could,at any time,break away from their ropes but for some reason,th... | [
"Chains.",
"Elephants.",
"Cages.",
"Farmers."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Once there was a man traveling in a faraway village.As he was passing the elephants,he suddenly stopped.He found that these huge elephants were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg.No chains ,no cages.It was clear that the elephants could,a... |
Hong Kong, a city of seven million--and growing fast. By the year 2050 Hong Kong's population will almost double. Where will these people live? There's only one place to go--up. Fast forward 50 years.This is the tallest man-made structure on the planet. Its name:Millennium Tower. It would stand twice as tall as anythin... | [
"By providing descriptions.",
"By using figures.",
"By giving examples.",
"By analyzing causes."
] | 0 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
Hong Kong, a city of seven million--and growing fast. By the year 2050 Hong Kong's population will almost double. Where will these people live? There's only one place to go--up. Fast forward 50 years.This is the tallest man-made structure on the planet. Its n... |
When TV news programmers report wars or diseases, the editors rarely use the most horrifying pictures of dead or wounded victims because they don't want to upset their viewers. Even so, viewers are usually warned in advance that they"may find some of these scenes disturbing", so they can look away if they choose. But t... | [
"save expense and avoid risks",
"buy pictures which are the most stimulating to the senses",
"look for pictures that are of fine qualities",
"get first-hand information and pictures"
] | 3 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
When TV news programmers report wars or diseases, the editors rarely use the most horrifying pictures of dead or wounded victims because they don't want to upset their viewers. Even so, viewers are usually warned in advance that they"may find some of these sc... |
An international panel of experts will re-examine all data gathered in the nearly two-month hunt for the missing Malaysia jet to ensure search crews have been looking in the right place, officials said Monday. Senior officials from Malaysia, Australia and China met in the Australian capital to _ the details of the nex... | [
"To make assumptions and conclusions of the plane.",
"To check whether the searching is in right place.",
"To encourage the searching crews.",
"To calculated the plane's most likely flight path."
] | 1 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
An international panel of experts will re-examine all data gathered in the nearly two-month hunt for the missing Malaysia jet to ensure search crews have been looking in the right place, officials said Monday. Senior officials from Malaysia, Australia and Chi... |
When Frida Kahlo's paintings were on show in London,a poet described her paintings as "a ribbon around a bomb".Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time.Sadly,she is actually _ today than she was during her time. Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City,Kahlo suffered from ... | [
"polio",
"her bent spine",
"back injuries",
"the operations she had"
] | 2 | The following are multiple choice questions (with answers).
When Frida Kahlo's paintings were on show in London,a poet described her paintings as "a ribbon around a bomb".Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time.Sadly,she is actually _ today than she was during her time. Bo... |
On Thursday a new boy came into the classroom. He didn't have any uniform on. Just trousers, a jacket and a shirt. Tom could see that the boy wasn't quite comfortable. He had a plastic bag with exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers and erasers in it. The boy stood at the blackboard. Mrs. Brown talked to the boy, and ... | [
"He wore a coat and a shirt to school.",
"He had lunch in the school dining hall.",
"He was disabled.",
"He had no trouble in the math class."
] | 3 | Complete the following questions with the correct answer.
Question: On Thursday a new boy came into the classroom. He didn't have any uniform on. Just trousers, a jacket and a shirt. Tom could see that the boy wasn't quite comfortable. He had a plastic bag with exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers and erasers in it... |
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