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Be sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expensive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell y... | If you want to eat in a popular restaurant, the author of the passage suggests that _ . | [
"you book a table beforehand",
"you book a table beforehand and check to be properly dressed",
"you go with a friend",
"you just show up any time you want"
] | B | 1 | high |
Be sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expensive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell y... | Good eating manners do NOT include _ . | [
"eating at a proper pace",
"making sounds to show how much you enjoy food",
"showing some interest to your friend when dining",
"placing a napkin on your lap"
] | B | 1 | high |
Be sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expensive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell y... | We can infer from the passage that _ . | [
"the writer of the passage favors those dining manners",
"the writer of the passage is not a Chinese",
"toothpick is available in the restroom",
"toothpick is not to be found on a dinner table"
] | A | 0 | high |
Be sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expensive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell y... | The passage is mainly about _ . | [
"dining manners",
"an expensive restaurant",
"what to dress",
"what to eat"
] | A | 0 | high |
One of the most difficult questions to answer is how much a job is worth. We naturally expect that a doctor's salary will be higher than a bus conductor's wages. But the question becomes much more difficult to answer when we compare a miner with an engineer, or an unskilled man working on an oil-rig with a teacher in a... | Why do people naturally expect that doctors should be well-paid? | [
"Their work requires greater intelligence.",
"They are under constant pressure at work.",
"They work harder than most other people.",
"They have studied for years to get qualified."
] | D | 3 | high |
One of the most difficult questions to answer is how much a job is worth. We naturally expect that a doctor's salary will be higher than a bus conductor's wages. But the question becomes much more difficult to answer when we compare a miner with an engineer, or an unskilled man working on an oil-rig with a teacher in a... | Which of the following statements would the author agree? | [
"It's difficult to define the social value of a job.",
"The market will decide what the right pay is for a job.",
"People should find a proper ratio between high and low pay.",
"Those receiving high salary should carry heavy responsibilities."
] | C | 2 | high |
It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great delight.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up... | This passage is about _ | [
"a stranger and his strange knife",
"Lincoln's favorite story",
"meeting stranger in a train",
"Lincoln's favorite penknife"
] | B | 1 | high |
It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great delight.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up... | From the story we can infer that the stranger in the train _ | [
"liked to make friends",
"liked to tell jokes",
"collected penknives",
"was not handsome"
] | D | 3 | high |
It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great delight.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up... | Lincoln was given the pocketknife for _ | [
"his appearance",
"a good laugh",
"being a lawyer",
"being good-humored"
] | A | 0 | high |
It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great delight.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up... | Which of the following statements is right? | [
"Lincoln, even though great, was not proud.",
"Lincoln was a great and proud man.",
"Lincoln lacked self-respect.",
"Lincoln had a good sense of humor."
] | A | 0 | high |
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet the king. He set off, walking towards the king's castle. After many years of walking, the king's castle came into his view. However, as the boy drew closer to the outside of the castle, the guards noticed him.
"Get out of here!" ordered the guards.
Well, _ . He turned...an... | Why did the boy want to see the king? | [
"To get some help from the king.",
"To invite the king to visit his beautiful village.",
"To share wonderful things with the king.",
"To ask the king to play with him."
] | C | 2 | high |
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet the king. He set off, walking towards the king's castle. After many years of walking, the king's castle came into his view. However, as the boy drew closer to the outside of the castle, the guards noticed him.
"Get out of here!" ordered the guards.
Well, _ . He turned...an... | According to the passage, the man is _ . | [
"kind",
"ambitious",
"stupid",
"mean"
] | A | 0 | high |
Fear is an emotion like others such as happiness, anger, hurt, sadness. We need emotions to process information we receive and decide how to respond. Being afraid of fast cars, for example, is something that might protect us from harm. Being afraid of the consequence of a choice may prevent us getting into trouble.
Fea... | In dealing with children's fears, the final goal of the parents is to _ . | [
"stop unpleasant experiences happening to children",
"let children know about the nature of fear",
"create an environment where there is nothing to fear",
"develop children's ability to treat their fear on their own"
] | D | 3 | high |
Fear is an emotion like others such as happiness, anger, hurt, sadness. We need emotions to process information we receive and decide how to respond. Being afraid of fast cars, for example, is something that might protect us from harm. Being afraid of the consequence of a choice may prevent us getting into trouble.
Fea... | From the passage we can learn that _ . | [
"some childhood fears may have a lasting influence",
"children should avoid the media to reduce their fear",
"fears can be judged according to the environment",
"children with similar fears can communicate easily"
] | A | 0 | high |
Fear is an emotion like others such as happiness, anger, hurt, sadness. We need emotions to process information we receive and decide how to respond. Being afraid of fast cars, for example, is something that might protect us from harm. Being afraid of the consequence of a choice may prevent us getting into trouble.
Fea... | What's the best title for this passage? | [
"How to Overcome Children's Fears",
"Children's Fears",
"The kind of Children's Fears",
"The Bad Effects of Fears"
] | B | 1 | high |
While sweet treats can be hard to resist, the World Health Organization(WHO) has set new guidelines for people around the world. The guidelines, released on Wednesday, advise that both adults and children cut back on their sugar intake to stay healthy.
In a statement, Francesco Branca, director of the WHO's nutrition ... | What can we learn from the guidelines released by the World Health Organization? | [
"The production of candies should be forbidden.",
"There is a connection between sugar intake and bad teeth.",
"Fruit and vegetables contain a lot of sugar.",
"People should cut down on sugar intake for the sake of their health."
] | D | 3 | high |
While sweet treats can be hard to resist, the World Health Organization(WHO) has set new guidelines for people around the world. The guidelines, released on Wednesday, advise that both adults and children cut back on their sugar intake to stay healthy.
In a statement, Francesco Branca, director of the WHO's nutrition ... | To what level should people in developing countries cut down their sugar intake, according to the WHO? | [
"10%.",
"15%.",
"5%.",
"30%."
] | C | 2 | high |
While sweet treats can be hard to resist, the World Health Organization(WHO) has set new guidelines for people around the world. The guidelines, released on Wednesday, advise that both adults and children cut back on their sugar intake to stay healthy.
In a statement, Francesco Branca, director of the WHO's nutrition ... | We can learn from the text that _ . | [
"added sugar isn't marked on food packages",
"we should drink as little milk as possible as it contains sugar",
"soft drinks don't contain added sugar",
"the less exercise you do, the fewer sweet things you should eat"
] | D | 3 | high |
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | Why did Jimmy apply for a new job? | [
"He was out of work",
"He was bored with his job",
"He wanted a higher position",
"He hoped to find a better boss"
] | A | 0 | high |
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview? | [
"A friend's car had a flat tyre",
"a wild man was pushing a car",
"a terrible accident happened",
"an old man's car broke down"
] | D | 3 | high |
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride? | [
"He was also to be interviewed",
"He needed a traveling companion",
"He always helped people in need",
"He was thankful to Jimmy"
] | D | 3 | high |
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer's question? | [
"He was sorry for the other applicants",
"There was no hope for him to get the job",
"He regretted helping the old man",
"The interviewer was very rude"
] | B | 1 | high |
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | What can we learn from Jimmy's experience? | [
"Where there is a will, there's a way",
"A friend in need is a friend indeed",
"Good is rewarded with good.",
"Two heads are better than one"
] | C | 2 | high |
When Gretchen Baxter gets home from work as a New York City book editor, she checks her Blackberry at the door. "I think we are attached to these devices in a way that is not always positive," says Baxter, who'd rather focus at home on her husband and 12-year-old daughter. "It's there and it beckons . That's human natu... | Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | [
"The wide use of mobile devices has nothing to do with the traditional social construction.",
"Mobile devices play a less important part in American life.",
"Mobile devices create a lot of divided attention and social anxiety.",
"Many analysts speak highly of the wide popularity of mobile devices."
] | C | 2 | high |
No one really knows how the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids. But Maureen Clemmons has a theory . She thinks the Egyptians may have used kites.
"If you look at ht top center of every monument , you see wings," Clemons said. "I think the Egyptians have been trying to tell us in pictures for 3,000 years that this i... | How did Clemmons prove that her idea was reasonable? | [
"She built a pyramid by using kites",
"She had an argument with Professor Redmount.",
"She persuaded a team of aeronautic engineers to test her idea.",
"She had an experiment done to lift a large stone by using pulleys and a kite."
] | D | 3 | high |
No one really knows how the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids. But Maureen Clemmons has a theory . She thinks the Egyptians may have used kites.
"If you look at ht top center of every monument , you see wings," Clemons said. "I think the Egyptians have been trying to tell us in pictures for 3,000 years that this i... | What made Clemmons think of her kite-lifting idea? | [
"Her job of making kites.",
"The discovery of pulleys.",
"The wings on the monuments.",
"The Charlton Heston method."
] | C | 2 | high |
No one really knows how the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids. But Maureen Clemmons has a theory . She thinks the Egyptians may have used kites.
"If you look at ht top center of every monument , you see wings," Clemons said. "I think the Egyptians have been trying to tell us in pictures for 3,000 years that this i... | Why did Clemmons NOT agree with the theory of the muscle of slaves pushing and pulling stones to create the pyramids? | [
"Because at that time no pulleys were used inprefix = st1 /Egypt.",
"Because of the Egyptians' habit of drinking beer at three meals and the beer effect on people.",
"Because there were no enough slaves to finish the great project.",
"Because she knew Charlton Heston very well."
] | B | 1 | high |
No one really knows how the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids. But Maureen Clemmons has a theory . She thinks the Egyptians may have used kites.
"If you look at ht top center of every monument , you see wings," Clemons said. "I think the Egyptians have been trying to tell us in pictures for 3,000 years that this i... | What is the best title for the passage? | [
"An Unknown Mystery",
"Two Different Theories",
"Kites and Pyramids",
"Kites and Pulleys"
] | C | 2 | high |
He has lived through various dangers but time may be running out for the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat.
On September 11, Israel announced its decision to remove him, following several Palestinian suicide bomb attacks on Israel. "He should be punished for the killings," an Israeli official said, "He has done nothing... | According to the passage, which statement is true? | [
"In 1992, Arafat's plane crashed in South Africa.",
"Israeli officers thought Arafat himself sent the terrorist groups to Israel.",
"China is the only country against Israel's decision of removing Arafat.",
"Being Palestinian leader, Arafat would rather die in his own country than be driven away from his peop... | D | 3 | high |
He has lived through various dangers but time may be running out for the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat.
On September 11, Israel announced its decision to remove him, following several Palestinian suicide bomb attacks on Israel. "He should be punished for the killings," an Israeli official said, "He has done nothing... | What did the author mean by saying "just like a cat has nine lives" when he talked about Arafat? | [
"Arafat is as clever as a cat.",
"Arafat can live as long as a cat.",
"Arafat can stay alive after accidents or disasters as if he has nine lives.",
"Arafat should have died for at least 8 times."
] | C | 2 | high |
He has lived through various dangers but time may be running out for the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat.
On September 11, Israel announced its decision to remove him, following several Palestinian suicide bomb attacks on Israel. "He should be punished for the killings," an Israeli official said, "He has done nothing... | What's the writer's attitude towards Arafat's future, judging from the last sentence of the passage? | [
"Hopeful.",
"Interesting.",
"Satisfactory.",
"Doubtful."
] | D | 3 | high |
The Red Sea is parting again, but this time no one can help. Satellite pictures show that the Arabian plate and the African plate are moving away from each other, stretching the Earth's crust and widening the southern end of the Red Sea.
Last September, series of earthquakes started splitting the planet's surface in Et... | According to the passage, what caused Arabia separate from Africa? | [
"A series of earthquakes.",
"Molten rock flowing into the continental gap.",
"The cracking of the crust.",
"The pressure under the ground."
] | B | 1 | high |
The Red Sea is parting again, but this time no one can help. Satellite pictures show that the Arabian plate and the African plate are moving away from each other, stretching the Earth's crust and widening the southern end of the Red Sea.
Last September, series of earthquakes started splitting the planet's surface in Et... | The passage is mainly about _ . | [
"the earthquakes in Ethiopia",
"the forming of the Red Sea",
"the cause why the Red Sea is parting again",
"the history of the Red Sea"
] | C | 2 | high |
In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema became the mo... | Cinema became the most popular in people's free time because _ . | [
"it was cheap",
"it was safe",
"it could make people happy",
"both A and C"
] | D | 3 | high |
In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema became the mo... | Which, according to the writer, is true? | [
"Hollywood made more films than some film centers in the world.",
"Many businessmen came to Hollywood in order to make films.",
"Hollywood was not the biggest producer of films in the world.",
"No other film center made more films than Hollywood did."
] | D | 3 | high |
In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema became the mo... | Hollywood became a film center because _ . | [
"film-making there was cheap and easy",
"it enjoyed long hours of sunlight",
"it was a rich part of America",
"many businessmen went there"
] | A | 0 | high |
In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema became the mo... | A "comedy" is something that is _ . | [
"funny",
"exciting",
"full of danger",
"Sad"
] | A | 0 | high |
Henry had been a journalist for many years. He had worked on many international newspapers and magazines and traveled all over the world.
Henry had _ wars and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and erupting volcanos . He had reported on serious accidents such as major fires and airline crashes. He had seen e... | According to the story, Henry had _ . | [
"had the most exciting experiences",
"told the tallest stories",
"made history",
"caused accidents"
] | A | 0 | high |
Henry had been a journalist for many years. He had worked on many international newspapers and magazines and traveled all over the world.
Henry had _ wars and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and erupting volcanos . He had reported on serious accidents such as major fires and airline crashes. He had seen e... | One day when a gorilla came into the restaurant, Henry was _ . | [
"very surprised by the gorilla",
"not disturbed by the gorilla",
"very interested in the gorilla",
"scared of the gorilla"
] | B | 1 | high |
Henry had been a journalist for many years. He had worked on many international newspapers and magazines and traveled all over the world.
Henry had _ wars and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and erupting volcanos . He had reported on serious accidents such as major fires and airline crashes. He had seen e... | From the sentence "Henry served the gorilla his salad personally, knowing that his waiters and waitresses would be too frightened" you learn that: _ . | [
"His staff were not brave people",
"Henry didn't normally serve customers",
"The gorilla had eaten there before",
"The gorilla was careful with his money"
] | B | 1 | high |
Henry had been a journalist for many years. He had worked on many international newspapers and magazines and traveled all over the world.
Henry had _ wars and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and erupting volcanos . He had reported on serious accidents such as major fires and airline crashes. He had seen e... | The gorilla was _ . | [
"angry with the salad",
"still hungry after his salad",
"not surprised by the cost of the food",
"surprised by the prices"
] | D | 3 | high |
At the end of eight grade, our class went to Washington, D.C. For a group of 14-year-olds, this was a big deal!
The first day was so tiring; we could hardly remember where we were and what we were seeing. The next morning, we were off to seemonuments ,starting with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. We walked along the... | Which of the following makes the author feel the suffering that war brings to human beings? | [
"The kneeling man.",
"The sound of a bagpipe.",
"The number of names carved in the stone.",
"The jungles of Vietnam."
] | A | 0 | high |
At the end of eight grade, our class went to Washington, D.C. For a group of 14-year-olds, this was a big deal!
The first day was so tiring; we could hardly remember where we were and what we were seeing. The next morning, we were off to seemonuments ,starting with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. We walked along the... | The man continued to rub his fingers over the name probably because _ . | [
"he found it covered with dust",
"he missed the loved one who died in a war",
"he intended to remove it completely",
"he recalled the fierce war he fought in"
] | B | 1 | high |
At the end of eight grade, our class went to Washington, D.C. For a group of 14-year-olds, this was a big deal!
The first day was so tiring; we could hardly remember where we were and what we were seeing. The next morning, we were off to seemonuments ,starting with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. We walked along the... | What did the author learn from the trip? | [
"How fierce war is in history.",
"How people remember those who died in wars.",
"What bad effects war had on many families.",
"What we should do to prevent war."
] | C | 2 | high |
The air hostess was in a small kitchen at the back of the plane, preparing the plates for lunch, when a little old lady came and spoke to her, "Could you please tell me," she asked, "where is the ladies' lavatory in the plane?"
"Yes, madam," said the air hostess and smiled. "It is right at the other end of the plan... | The story happened _ . | [
"in the evening",
"in the afternoon",
"in the morning",
"at midnight"
] | C | 2 | high |
The air hostess was in a small kitchen at the back of the plane, preparing the plates for lunch, when a little old lady came and spoke to her, "Could you please tell me," she asked, "where is the ladies' lavatory in the plane?"
"Yes, madam," said the air hostess and smiled. "It is right at the other end of the plan... | What were the four men doing when the little old lady opened the door? | [
"They were busy working in the control room.",
"They were working while watching television.",
"They were watching television in the ladies' lavatory.",
"They were enjoying themselves by watching television."
] | A | 0 | high |
The air hostess was in a small kitchen at the back of the plane, preparing the plates for lunch, when a little old lady came and spoke to her, "Could you please tell me," she asked, "where is the ladies' lavatory in the plane?"
"Yes, madam," said the air hostess and smiled. "It is right at the other end of the plan... | Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | [
"The air hostess was humorous .",
"The old lady didn't find the ladies' lavatory.",
"The old lady was fooled by the air hostess.",
"There was no ladies' lavatory in the plane."
] | B | 1 | high |
Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to colle... | According to the passage, we can know President Roosevelt _ . | [
"didn't like hunting",
"enjoy being special",
"was not brave enough",
"was fair and respectable"
] | D | 3 | high |
Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to colle... | Compared with mass-produced teddy bears, the handmade ones _ . | [
"don't sell well",
"are of high quality",
"are more expensive",
"are preferred by adults"
] | C | 2 | high |
Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to colle... | What is the passage mainly about? | [
"History of the Teddy Bear.",
"A popular toy -- Teddy Bear.",
"Who made the first toy bear?",
"Profits Teddy Bear have made."
] | B | 1 | high |
Nowroz: Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year is called "Rosh Hashanah", and is celebrated in the mont... | During the Jewish New Year, _ . | [
"people don't mention things they have done wrong",
"children often wear new clothes",
"loaves and fruits are often not allowed to be served",
"Shofar is their favourite food"
] | B | 1 | high |
Nowroz: Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year is called "Rosh Hashanah", and is celebrated in the mont... | Which of the following festivals are celebrated in the same month? | [
"Nowroz and Shogatsu.",
"Rosh Hashanah and Shogatsu.",
"Nowroz and Rosh Hashanah.",
"Nowroz and the Bahai New Year."
] | D | 3 | high |
Kids Fishing Photo Contest
It certainly isn't hard to " picture it", that is - smiles, laughs, looks of anticipation and excitement. So, join in the fun, catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the yearly Kids Fishing Photo Contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia... | The advertisement is intended for _ . | [
"children who are below 11 years old",
"people whose children like fishing",
"those who are good at photos",
"those whose parents like fishing"
] | B | 1 | high |
Kids Fishing Photo Contest
It certainly isn't hard to " picture it", that is - smiles, laughs, looks of anticipation and excitement. So, join in the fun, catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the yearly Kids Fishing Photo Contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia... | The purpose of the contest is to _ . | [
"encourage people to take more pictures",
"help people realize the importance of fishing",
"celebrate a national fishing-related activity",
"encourage people to go fishing with kids"
] | C | 2 | high |
Every autumn, as families across the United States get ready to send their kids to college, the economics of higher education receive renewed attention. College is expensive and becoming more so in the U. S. The situation raises two questions: Why does it cost so much, and how can students and their families afford it?... | In the writer's opinion, for students from lower-income families, the best way is _ . | [
"to find a good job and make money",
"to borrow money from the banks",
"to ask for grants",
"to borrow money from friends"
] | C | 2 | high |
Every autumn, as families across the United States get ready to send their kids to college, the economics of higher education receive renewed attention. College is expensive and becoming more so in the U. S. The situation raises two questions: Why does it cost so much, and how can students and their families afford it?... | It can be inferred that in America _ . | [
"famous colleges only accept rich students.",
"famous colleges charge their students more money",
"the government spends little money on education",
"families often break the doors of colleges"
] | B | 1 | high |
Every autumn, as families across the United States get ready to send their kids to college, the economics of higher education receive renewed attention. College is expensive and becoming more so in the U. S. The situation raises two questions: Why does it cost so much, and how can students and their families afford it?... | The writer of this passage seems to hold the opinion that _ . | [
"college fees rise too fast for poor families.",
"poor people should borrow money from banks",
"poor people don't need to send their children to college",
"colleges should get more money to improve themselves"
] | A | 0 | high |
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the guestroom. Instead the angels were given some space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. Whe... | Why did the older angel repair the hole for the rich family? | [
"Because she didn't like the greedy owner.",
"Because she wanted to save the gold for the poor.",
"Because the basement was too cold to stay in.",
"Because she believed that one should always be ready to offer help."
] | A | 0 | high |
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the guestroom. Instead the angels were given some space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. Whe... | The younger angel was very angry because _ . | [
"the older angel killed the farmer's cow",
"the older angel treated the two families unfairly",
"the wealthy man gave them a bad place to live in",
"the angel of death took the cow away"
] | B | 1 | high |
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the guestroom. Instead the angels were given some space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. Whe... | Why did the older angel let the farmer's cow die? | [
"Because God wanted the older angel to take the cow.",
"Because she wanted to teach the younger angel a lesson.",
"Because she wanted to save the farmer's wife.",
"Because she was sympathetic to the rich."
] | C | 2 | high |
Doris Lessing was born in 1919 in Persia, moving as a child with her family to southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, where she stayed in school only to the age of 14.
A year after moving to London, she published her first novel in 1950.The Grass is Singingexamines unbridgeable racial conflict in colonial Africa through the... | What would be the best title for this passage? | [
"Doris Lessing writes \nThe Golden Notebook",
"Doris Lessing is a pioneer of modern feminism",
"Doris Lessing wins the Nobel Prize for Literature",
"Doris Lessing is concerned about Africa"
] | C | 2 | high |
Doris Lessing was born in 1919 in Persia, moving as a child with her family to southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, where she stayed in school only to the age of 14.
A year after moving to London, she published her first novel in 1950.The Grass is Singingexamines unbridgeable racial conflict in colonial Africa through the... | It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | [
"there are only two characters in \nThe Grass is Singing",
"The Golden Notebook is regarded as Lessing's masterpiece by herself",
"life in Africa in her early age lays a solid foundation for her writing",
"Doris Lessing is strongly against traditional culture in Africa"
] | C | 2 | high |
Doris Lessing was born in 1919 in Persia, moving as a child with her family to southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, where she stayed in school only to the age of 14.
A year after moving to London, she published her first novel in 1950.The Grass is Singingexamines unbridgeable racial conflict in colonial Africa through the... | According to the Horace Engdahl, Lessing wins Nobel Prize mainly because _ . | [
"she has rich experience in living in Africa",
"she is a head master of an important school",
"she encourages women writers to struggle against men",
"she makes great contributions to equal rights for women"
] | D | 3 | high |
Different exercise types have different purposes and different benefits. One type of exercise may not accomplish all goals of being physically fit: a healthy heart, strong muscles and bones, and safety from injury. As a result, it is important to do enough types of exercise to have all the physical benefits. Here is a ... | If your purpose is to _ , you can choose swimming as your exercise form. | [
"build a strong and healthy heart",
"keep muscles and bones strong",
"keep body flexible",
"reduce risk of injuries and pain in joints and muscles"
] | A | 0 | high |
Different exercise types have different purposes and different benefits. One type of exercise may not accomplish all goals of being physically fit: a healthy heart, strong muscles and bones, and safety from injury. As a result, it is important to do enough types of exercise to have all the physical benefits. Here is a ... | After reading this passage, we know that _ . | [
"Yoga is really better for people than running",
"The more exercise you do, the better",
"Flexibility training helps you build up your muscles",
"The three kinds of training have links with one another"
] | D | 3 | high |
"Beating is a sign of affection, cursing is a sign of love."
Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern Times--
with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been--but experts say they still
ring true.
Today,it seems,Chinese parents are more likely to send their ch... | How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year? | [
"10.",
"13.",
"15.",
"25."
] | D | 3 | high |
Some 30,000 years ago, artists who lived in caves in Europe painted pictures of the animals around them: panthers, hyenas, rhinos, cave lions, mammoths and other creatures which have been extinct for a long time. The paintings were highly realistic. Some even showed movement.
The artwork, more than a thousand drawings,... | Which of the follow statements is TRUE about the Chauvet Cave? | [
"It was closed off for more than 30,000 years.",
"It is thought to be the origin of modern parietal art.",
"The environment and artwork there are very easy to damage.",
"The majority of drawings there are about the extinct animals."
] | C | 2 | high |
Some 30,000 years ago, artists who lived in caves in Europe painted pictures of the animals around them: panthers, hyenas, rhinos, cave lions, mammoths and other creatures which have been extinct for a long time. The paintings were highly realistic. Some even showed movement.
The artwork, more than a thousand drawings,... | The purpose of creating Pndt d'Arc Cavern is to _ . | [
"show admiration for the earliest artists in Europe",
"arouse visitors' awareness of protecting ancient art",
"offer visitors chances to view the wonderful artwork",
"collect money for the perseverance of the Chauvet Cave"
] | C | 2 | high |
About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings.
Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers.The Center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public "cyberschools."and that is about twice as many as two years ago... | What do we know from the text about students of a cyberschool? | [
"They have to take long bus rides to school.",
"They study at home rather than in classrooms.",
"They receive money from traditional public schools.",
"They do well in traditional school programs."
] | B | 1 | high |
About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings.
Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers.The Center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public "cyberschools."and that is about twice as many as two years ago... | What is a problem with cyberschools? | [
"Their equipment costs a lot of money.",
"They get little support from the state government.",
"It is hard to know students' progress in learning.",
"The students find it hard to make friends."
] | C | 2 | high |
About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings.
Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers.The Center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public "cyberschools."and that is about twice as many as two years ago... | Cyberschools are getting popular became | [
"they are less expensive for students",
"their students can work at their own speed",
"their graduates are more successful in society",
"they serve students in a wider age range"
] | B | 1 | high |
About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings.
Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers.The Center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public "cyberschools."and that is about twice as many as two years ago... | We can infer that the author of the text is . | [
"unprejudiced in his description of cyberschools",
"excited about the future of cyberschools",
"doubtful about the quality of cyberschoois",
"disappointed at the development of cyberschools"
] | A | 0 | high |
The worst earthquake in 40 years shook South Asia on Sunday, starting with horrible waves that swept entire villages into the sea. At least 20,000 people in six countries were killed in the disaster, and millions were left homeless.
The quake shook deep beneath the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was felt more than 30... | Which of the following is NOT true when this disaster happened? | [
"A sudden storm started with thunder and lightning.",
"The seawater rose suddenly and flooded the land.",
"Huge waves came upon the land, damaging the buildings and boats.",
"The sea struck the land, causing heavy losses."
] | A | 0 | high |
The worst earthquake in 40 years shook South Asia on Sunday, starting with horrible waves that swept entire villages into the sea. At least 20,000 people in six countries were killed in the disaster, and millions were left homeless.
The quake shook deep beneath the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was felt more than 30... | What's the best title of the passage? | [
"Tens of Thousands of People Are in Danger",
"Storm Caused Disasters in South Asia",
"Terrible Quake Hits South Asia",
"International Aid for South Asia"
] | C | 2 | high |
The worst earthquake in 40 years shook South Asia on Sunday, starting with horrible waves that swept entire villages into the sea. At least 20,000 people in six countries were killed in the disaster, and millions were left homeless.
The quake shook deep beneath the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was felt more than 30... | Where would you probably see this passage? | [
"In a textbook.",
"In a newspaper.",
"In a travel guide.",
"In a dictionary."
] | B | 1 | high |
Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics.
New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also shows that ... | What improves students' fluency and flexibility in the new classroom? | [
"Passive listening.",
"Doing maths on papers.",
"Cooperation learning.",
"Learning other subjects."
] | C | 2 | high |
Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics.
New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also shows that ... | What can we learn about 'Star Trek classroom' from the text? | [
"It is specially designed for pupils 8-10 years old.",
"It can be helpful in both learning and teaching.",
"It only brings benefits to the active students.",
"It actually limits children's inventive imagination."
] | B | 1 | high |
Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics.
New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also shows that ... | The classroom with multi-touch desks can help students _ . | [
"deal with the feedback",
"explain maths concepts",
"solve problems inventively",
"send tasks to other groups"
] | C | 2 | high |
Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics.
New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also shows that ... | The author's attitude to cooperation learning in 'Star Trek classroom' is _ . | [
"positive",
"negative",
"netural",
"doubtful"
] | A | 0 | high |
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more effi... | Which sentence carries the main idea of the whole passage? | [
"The first sentence of the first paragraph.",
"The first sentence of the second paragraph.",
"The first sentence of the third paragraph.",
"The last sentence of the second paragraph."
] | A | 0 | high |
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more effi... | Which of the following statements is true? | [
"Farmers in the future will depend totally on computers.",
"Both computers and robots have been in use on today's farms.",
"Farmers mainly use machines on their farms at present.",
"Farmers can do nothing without the help of computers on today's farms."
] | C | 2 | high |
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more effi... | According to the engineers, _ will be done by robots in the near future. | [
"all farm work",
"milking cows",
"most of the farm work",
"some house work"
] | B | 1 | high |
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more effi... | What is the best title for the passage? | [
"Computer--Farmers' Best Friend",
"Farmers in the Future",
"Robots in the future",
"Revolution on the farm"
] | D | 3 | high |
To what degree can a computer achieve intelligence?The answer to this question may lie in a newly-developed US computer program called Smarter Child and the Internet.
If you ran into Smarter Child online, you would be surprised at this kid's huge memory. It can recite many facts. For example, Smarter Child knows every ... | From the text we can infer that www.intellicast.com is a website_. | [
"which is specially designed to help Smarter Child",
"where we people can find Smarter Child",
"where weather forecasts are made",
"which is about artificial intelligence"
] | C | 2 | high |
To what degree can a computer achieve intelligence?The answer to this question may lie in a newly-developed US computer program called Smarter Child and the Internet.
If you ran into Smarter Child online, you would be surprised at this kid's huge memory. It can recite many facts. For example, Smarter Child knows every ... | It is probably most difficult for Smarter Child to_. | [
"tell us how to spell a difficult word",
"tell us how the American government is run",
"provide us with a famous poem by Shakespeare",
"learn the ability to tell right behaviors from wrong ones."
] | D | 3 | high |
To what degree can a computer achieve intelligence?The answer to this question may lie in a newly-developed US computer program called Smarter Child and the Internet.
If you ran into Smarter Child online, you would be surprised at this kid's huge memory. It can recite many facts. For example, Smarter Child knows every ... | Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | [
"A New Web Child",
"Smarter Child",
"The Future of Internet",
"Intelligence Development"
] | B | 1 | high |
Friendships can be difficult -- because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.
Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it har... | This passage mainly talks about _ . | [
"the importance of friendship",
"the advantages of friendship",
"the problems of friendship",
"the disadvantages of friendship"
] | C | 2 | high |
Friendships can be difficult -- because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.
Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it har... | According to the writer, problems with friendship may appear when _ . | [
"one is honest",
"one is selfish",
"one is open",
"one is kind"
] | B | 1 | high |
Friendships can be difficult -- because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.
Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it har... | According to the passage, the first and most important thing to be other people's friend is _ . | [
"to treat your friend as you like to be",
"to give your friends whatever you have",
"not to hurt your friends' feelings",
"not to think of your own need any more"
] | A | 0 | high |
Friendships can be difficult -- because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.
Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it har... | What's the purpose of understanding how to deal with friendship problems? | [
"To have a comfortable life.",
"To build stronger and healthier friendships.",
"To be treated the way you want.",
"To get a boyfriend or girlfriend more quickly."
] | B | 1 | high |
The campaign is over. The celebrations have ended. And the work for US president-elect Barack Obama has begun.
The 47-year-old politician rose to the highest post because of his stand against the war in Iraq and his plans to fix a weak economy. But what will the first 47-year-old African-American president do for ra... | For years, before Obama was elected president of the US, _ . | [
"Kobe was the only role model for all the blacks",
"blacks could only find role models on the basketball court",
"minorities in America couldn't find role models in their real life",
"American blacks had no role model who was successful in political area"
] | A | 0 | high |
The campaign is over. The celebrations have ended. And the work for US president-elect Barack Obama has begun.
The 47-year-old politician rose to the highest post because of his stand against the war in Iraq and his plans to fix a weak economy. But what will the first 47-year-old African-American president do for ra... | According to Bill Bank, _ . | [
"it's better for young blacks to find role models in those who are close to them",
"young blacks should not be so much influenced by Obama",
"blacks should find other role models because Obama is far from their reality",
"Obama is not the proper role model for African-Americans"
] | A | 0 | high |
The campaign is over. The celebrations have ended. And the work for US president-elect Barack Obama has begun.
The 47-year-old politician rose to the highest post because of his stand against the war in Iraq and his plans to fix a weak economy. But what will the first 47-year-old African-American president do for ra... | What would be the best title for this passage? | [
"The First African-American President",
"America's New Role Model",
"Obama-- A Successful Black .",
"Choosing a Right Role Model"
] | A | 0 | high |
The campaign is over. The celebrations have ended. And the work for US president-elect Barack Obama has begun.
The 47-year-old politician rose to the highest post because of his stand against the war in Iraq and his plans to fix a weak economy. But what will the first 47-year-old African-American president do for ra... | What will be the huge psychological shift Trevor mentioned at the end of the passage? | [
"The other three leaders all support Obama.",
"Obama is an African-American president.",
"None of the four leaders is white.",
"The other three leaders except Obama are from Asian countries."
] | A | 0 | high |
I'm beginning to think whether my grandmother was right when she complains, as she frequently does, that children nowadays aren't as well-behaved as they used to be. She recounts in detail how she used to be told to respect her elders and betters. She was taught to speak when she went out on her own, she was reminded t... | The writer thinks that her grandmother _ . | [
"make mistakes about the youth.",
"complains too much about her childhood",
"receive good education at school",
"led an unhappy life when she was a child"
] | D | 3 | high |
I'm beginning to think whether my grandmother was right when she complains, as she frequently does, that children nowadays aren't as well-behaved as they used to be. She recounts in detail how she used to be told to respect her elders and betters. She was taught to speak when she went out on her own, she was reminded t... | When Granny was young , children were expected _ . | [
"to speak to the elders loudly",
"to learn dancing",
"to be present quietly",
"to stay still and study and be themselves"
] | C | 2 | high |
I'm beginning to think whether my grandmother was right when she complains, as she frequently does, that children nowadays aren't as well-behaved as they used to be. She recounts in detail how she used to be told to respect her elders and betters. She was taught to speak when she went out on her own, she was reminded t... | This passage is mainly about _ . | [
"Granny's life story in he past",
"Granny's complaints about the children",
"women's life in different times",
"children in the past and at present"
] | D | 3 | high |
A great French writer has said that we should help everyone as much as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. About this, he told the following story.
An ant was drinking at a small river and fell in. she tried her best to reach the side, but she couldn't move at all. The poor a... | According to the French writer, we often need help from others, so we should _ . | [
"help others as much as we can",
"help the people who may be useful to us",
"get as much help as we can",
"first need to help ourselves"
] | A | 0 | high |
A great French writer has said that we should help everyone as much as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. About this, he told the following story.
An ant was drinking at a small river and fell in. she tried her best to reach the side, but she couldn't move at all. The poor a... | Why could the bird fly away at once? | [
"Because the bird could fly very fast.",
"Because the man hurt his feet himself.",
"Because the man didn't want to kill her.",
"Because the ant bit the man in one of his feet."
] | D | 3 | high |
A great French writer has said that we should help everyone as much as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. About this, he told the following story.
An ant was drinking at a small river and fell in. she tried her best to reach the side, but she couldn't move at all. The poor a... | The writer tells this story to show _ . | [
"how brave the bird is",
"even the small can help the great",
"how an ant saved a bird",
"how clever the ant is"
] | B | 1 | high |
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