Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Most people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies : uncertainty and confusion. Most of us aren't trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.
As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity. I'm not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discover that another's way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.
For me, the first step in becoming curious is to admit that I'm not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions don't work as well as I'd like, I take these as signs that it's time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.
There are many ways to listen for differences. Lately, I've been listening for what surprises me. This isn't easy -- I'm accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, I'm able to see my own views more clearly, including my assumptions.
If you're willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what's different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you've learned something new.
We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always develop better relationships with each other. _ . Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.
As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I'm learning that we don't have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.

<question>:
According to the author, in order to cope with our changing world, we should   _  .

<options>:
A reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting them.
B learn to interpret other people's behavior.
C become more curious about other people's opinions.
D try to develop more harmonious relationships with others.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Most people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies : uncertainty and confusion. Most of us aren't trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.
As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity. I'm not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discover that another's way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.
For me, the first step in becoming curious is to admit that I'm not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions don't work as well as I'd like, I take these as signs that it's time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.
There are many ways to listen for differences. Lately, I've been listening for what surprises me. This isn't easy -- I'm accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, I'm able to see my own views more clearly, including my assumptions.
If you're willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what's different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you've learned something new.
We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always develop better relationships with each other. _ . Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.
As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I'm learning that we don't have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.

<question>:
What does the passage advise you to do when you hear different ideas?

<options>:
A We should let go of our beliefs.
B We should admit that we are not succeeding in figuring out things.
C We should be accustomed to sitting there and listening.
D We should listen and find out the valuable points

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Most people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies : uncertainty and confusion. Most of us aren't trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.
As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity. I'm not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discover that another's way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.
For me, the first step in becoming curious is to admit that I'm not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions don't work as well as I'd like, I take these as signs that it's time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.
There are many ways to listen for differences. Lately, I've been listening for what surprises me. This isn't easy -- I'm accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, I'm able to see my own views more clearly, including my assumptions.
If you're willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what's different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you've learned something new.
We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always develop better relationships with each other. _ . Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.
As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I'm learning that we don't have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.

<question>:
Which of the following best describes the author's attitude to uncertainty and confusion?

<options>:
A Favorable.
B Resistant.
C Curious.
D Doubtful.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The old-fashioned general store is fast disappearing, This is, perhaps, a pity, because shopping today seems to lack that personal element which existed when the shopkeeper knew all his regular customers personally. He could, for instance, remember which brand of tea Mrs. Smith usually bought or what sort of washing-powder Mrs. Jones preferred. Not only was the shop a center of buying and selling, but also a social meeting place.
A prosperous general store might have employed four or five assistants, and so there were very few problems in management as far as the staff was concerned. But now that the supermarket has replaced the general store, the job of the manager has changed completely. The modern supermarket manager has to cope with a staff as many as a hundred, apart from all the other everyday problems of running a large business.
Every morning, the manager must, like the commander of an army division, carry out an inspection of his store to make sure that everything is ready for the business of the day. He must see that everything is running smoothly. He will have to give advice and make decisions as problems arise, and he must know how to get his huge staff to work efficiently with their respective responsibilities.
No matter what he has to do throughout the day, however, the supermarket manager must be ready for any emergency that may arise. People in the trade say that you are not really an experienced supermarket manager until you have dealt with a flood, a fire, a birth and a death in your store.

<question>:
In the author's opinion, it is a pity that there are fewer old general stores now because   _  .

<options>:
A there is less trading business
B there used to be more social activities in the old days
C the supermarket manager has more problems than before
D there is less personal contact between manager and customer.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The old-fashioned general store is fast disappearing, This is, perhaps, a pity, because shopping today seems to lack that personal element which existed when the shopkeeper knew all his regular customers personally. He could, for instance, remember which brand of tea Mrs. Smith usually bought or what sort of washing-powder Mrs. Jones preferred. Not only was the shop a center of buying and selling, but also a social meeting place.
A prosperous general store might have employed four or five assistants, and so there were very few problems in management as far as the staff was concerned. But now that the supermarket has replaced the general store, the job of the manager has changed completely. The modern supermarket manager has to cope with a staff as many as a hundred, apart from all the other everyday problems of running a large business.
Every morning, the manager must, like the commander of an army division, carry out an inspection of his store to make sure that everything is ready for the business of the day. He must see that everything is running smoothly. He will have to give advice and make decisions as problems arise, and he must know how to get his huge staff to work efficiently with their respective responsibilities.
No matter what he has to do throughout the day, however, the supermarket manager must be ready for any emergency that may arise. People in the trade say that you are not really an experienced supermarket manager until you have dealt with a flood, a fire, a birth and a death in your store.

<question>:
In what way has the job of the store manager changed?

<options>:
A He doesn't sell tea and washing-powder any more.
B He has a much larger staff to take care of , to say nothing of all the other daily problems of running the store.
C He must try hard to remember the names of his regular customers.
D He has to give advice and make decisions when problems arise.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The old-fashioned general store is fast disappearing, This is, perhaps, a pity, because shopping today seems to lack that personal element which existed when the shopkeeper knew all his regular customers personally. He could, for instance, remember which brand of tea Mrs. Smith usually bought or what sort of washing-powder Mrs. Jones preferred. Not only was the shop a center of buying and selling, but also a social meeting place.
A prosperous general store might have employed four or five assistants, and so there were very few problems in management as far as the staff was concerned. But now that the supermarket has replaced the general store, the job of the manager has changed completely. The modern supermarket manager has to cope with a staff as many as a hundred, apart from all the other everyday problems of running a large business.
Every morning, the manager must, like the commander of an army division, carry out an inspection of his store to make sure that everything is ready for the business of the day. He must see that everything is running smoothly. He will have to give advice and make decisions as problems arise, and he must know how to get his huge staff to work efficiently with their respective responsibilities.
No matter what he has to do throughout the day, however, the supermarket manager must be ready for any emergency that may arise. People in the trade say that you are not really an experienced supermarket manager until you have dealt with a flood, a fire, a birth and a death in your store.

<question>:
The supermarket manager is compared to   _   by the author.

<options>:
A an orchestra conductor
B a traffic supervisor
C a military leader
D a school inspector

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Do you like going to a theater to watch live performances? If you do, I'm not alone.
Live performances at theaters interest different groups of people from rich people to office workers. If you go to any theater and look at its audience, you will find it is made up of teenagers, the elderly and anyone in between. One part of it is due to the marketing and the show itself. For example, Hair isn't going to interest the same audience as My Fair Lady. Another part of it is due to the area in which you live. The Palace Theater in Manchester, for example, interests a more urban  crowd than the Leddy Center in Epping. All of these people have an interest in the magic of live performances and they go to the theater for different reasons.
There is nothing better than live theatre performances to increase your cultural awareness   When you go to see a live theater performance, no matter whether it is a musical or a play, you are improving your knowledge of the world around you. Some people go to the theater to have fun and escape their troubles; others, particularly rich people, go to the theater to develop their knowledge of the world around them. Both of them are very good reasons for going to see live theater performances. However, personally, I often go to the theater more to have fun than anything else.
Everyone has the right to enjoy any performance, whether it's a world-famous performance by the New Hampshire Ballet or a second-rate performance by your local community theater. The main thing to remember is whether you are there to heighten your awareness of the culture or to get away from your problems. You should appreciate the performance for what it is, because too many people these days don't know enough about the arts.

<question>:
What does the author mean by saying she is not alone?

<options>:
A She no longer feels lonely.
B She loves watching popular performances.
C She often visits a theater with a friend.
D She likes going to the theater.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Do you like going to a theater to watch live performances? If you do, I'm not alone.
Live performances at theaters interest different groups of people from rich people to office workers. If you go to any theater and look at its audience, you will find it is made up of teenagers, the elderly and anyone in between. One part of it is due to the marketing and the show itself. For example, Hair isn't going to interest the same audience as My Fair Lady. Another part of it is due to the area in which you live. The Palace Theater in Manchester, for example, interests a more urban  crowd than the Leddy Center in Epping. All of these people have an interest in the magic of live performances and they go to the theater for different reasons.
There is nothing better than live theatre performances to increase your cultural awareness   When you go to see a live theater performance, no matter whether it is a musical or a play, you are improving your knowledge of the world around you. Some people go to the theater to have fun and escape their troubles; others, particularly rich people, go to the theater to develop their knowledge of the world around them. Both of them are very good reasons for going to see live theater performances. However, personally, I often go to the theater more to have fun than anything else.
Everyone has the right to enjoy any performance, whether it's a world-famous performance by the New Hampshire Ballet or a second-rate performance by your local community theater. The main thing to remember is whether you are there to heighten your awareness of the culture or to get away from your problems. You should appreciate the performance for what it is, because too many people these days don't know enough about the arts.

<question>:
The example of Hair and My Fair Lady shows that  _  .

<options>:
A many shows have a lot in common
B some shows are better than others
C not all shows are attractive to the audience
D different shows interest different people

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Do you like going to a theater to watch live performances? If you do, I'm not alone.
Live performances at theaters interest different groups of people from rich people to office workers. If you go to any theater and look at its audience, you will find it is made up of teenagers, the elderly and anyone in between. One part of it is due to the marketing and the show itself. For example, Hair isn't going to interest the same audience as My Fair Lady. Another part of it is due to the area in which you live. The Palace Theater in Manchester, for example, interests a more urban  crowd than the Leddy Center in Epping. All of these people have an interest in the magic of live performances and they go to the theater for different reasons.
There is nothing better than live theatre performances to increase your cultural awareness   When you go to see a live theater performance, no matter whether it is a musical or a play, you are improving your knowledge of the world around you. Some people go to the theater to have fun and escape their troubles; others, particularly rich people, go to the theater to develop their knowledge of the world around them. Both of them are very good reasons for going to see live theater performances. However, personally, I often go to the theater more to have fun than anything else.
Everyone has the right to enjoy any performance, whether it's a world-famous performance by the New Hampshire Ballet or a second-rate performance by your local community theater. The main thing to remember is whether you are there to heighten your awareness of the culture or to get away from your problems. You should appreciate the performance for what it is, because too many people these days don't know enough about the arts.

<question>:
According to the author, going to the theater is helpful because of the following reasons EXCEPT  _  .

<options>:
A improving the ability to read others' feelings
B being a way of learning something
C being a way of entertainment
D improving people's understanding of their own or other cultures

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Regular Hours
Sunday--Friday: 10 a.m.--5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 27-August 16
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.--9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Full Price Total Ticket
Adult(ages 13-64):$38.95
Child(ages 3-12):$32.95
Senior(age 65+):$34.95
Total Ticket Online Discount
Adult(ages 13-64):$35.95
Child(ages 3-12):$29.95
Senior(age 65+):$31.95
Animal Encounters:$59.95
Beluga&Friends Interactive Program: $179.95
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95
AT&T Dolphin Tales
Our new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tickets. Don't forget-AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so don't miss this spectacular show!
4D Theater--Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow Presented by AT&T
With multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D Theater is included in Total Ticket general admission!
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program
Swim or scuba dive in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 p.m., and scuba dives are daily at 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at ll a.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
Interact with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery.This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Animal Encounters
Interact with a penguin daily at l1:30 a.m. and l:45 p.m. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.

<question>:
How much can they save if grandparents in their seventies with a 10-year-old boy visit Georgia Aquarium with online tickets?

<options>:
A $9.
B $6.
C $3.
D $12.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Regular Hours
Sunday--Friday: 10 a.m.--5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 27-August 16
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.--9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Full Price Total Ticket
Adult(ages 13-64):$38.95
Child(ages 3-12):$32.95
Senior(age 65+):$34.95
Total Ticket Online Discount
Adult(ages 13-64):$35.95
Child(ages 3-12):$29.95
Senior(age 65+):$31.95
Animal Encounters:$59.95
Beluga&Friends Interactive Program: $179.95
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95
AT&T Dolphin Tales
Our new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tickets. Don't forget-AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so don't miss this spectacular show!
4D Theater--Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow Presented by AT&T
With multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D Theater is included in Total Ticket general admission!
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program
Swim or scuba dive in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 p.m., and scuba dives are daily at 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at ll a.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
Interact with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery.This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Animal Encounters
Interact with a penguin daily at l1:30 a.m. and l:45 p.m. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.

<question>:
Which of the following about AT&T Dolphin Tales is TRUE?

<options>:
A It is open all day long to visitors.
B Visitors should book their tickets in advance.
C Visitors have to pay extra money to watch it.
D It is really worth watching for visitors.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Regular Hours
Sunday--Friday: 10 a.m.--5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 27-August 16
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.--9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.--6 p.m.
Full Price Total Ticket
Adult(ages 13-64):$38.95
Child(ages 3-12):$32.95
Senior(age 65+):$34.95
Total Ticket Online Discount
Adult(ages 13-64):$35.95
Child(ages 3-12):$29.95
Senior(age 65+):$31.95
Animal Encounters:$59.95
Beluga&Friends Interactive Program: $179.95
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95
AT&T Dolphin Tales
Our new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tickets. Don't forget-AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so don't miss this spectacular show!
4D Theater--Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow Presented by AT&T
With multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D Theater is included in Total Ticket general admission!
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program
Swim or scuba dive in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 p.m., and scuba dives are daily at 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at ll a.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
Interact with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery.This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.
Animal Encounters
Interact with a penguin daily at l1:30 a.m. and l:45 p.m. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so it's best to book in advance.

<question>:
With a Total Ticket, visitors are allowed to visit  _  .

<options>:
A Animal Encounters
B 4D Theater-Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow
C Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
D Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
A few years ago, I felt like a true failure.I was doing Weight Watchers for the third time in order to lose weight but not making progress.
At that time, I spent hours every day working out to my videos and was still overweight.I decided that there was no point in fighting it.I thought I was meant to be fat forever.I needed a change of heart and mind.That change came in the most unexpected way.It came with running.
After dinner on Thanksgiving, I went out for a walk with my family.I had turned my little MP3 player on and was enjoying the music when my favorite song came on.I felt like dancing, but that was out of the question (I had two teenagers with me).So I caught the speed a bit and started to run slowly.I was quite pleased with my burst of activity.
What was more surprising was that I got up the next morning and went out again.After running, I felt strong and calm at the same time.I recalled the good feelings I felt when I used to run 20 years ago and decided that I wanted more of that.I signed up for a spring race and practiced hard for it.
Even though my weight is still heavier than what I would like, I no longer care about it.I try to stay more focused on my life.Most importantly, my workouts are less than an hour per day and I take Sundays off completely.My goal is to keep exercising in my life but not let it take over my life.After all, I am so much more than my weight.

<question>:
What was the author's biggest change after she started running?

<options>:
A That she changed her attitude towards losing weight.
B That she no longer wanted to lose weight.
C That she spent more time in working out.
D That she lost more weight than expected.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up,we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs.These are influenced by society,our family,the education we receive and so on.Once this value system is set up,it's not easy to change later in life.
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,the cricket and the snail.
The ant-works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store  food for winter,these people don't care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.
The cricket-fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future.They even borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy insurance.
The snail-lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should plan more carefully.

<question>:
People with the character of the snail would like to   _  .

<options>:
A enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the future
B put work before everything else
C live a luxury life at all costs
D take the risk of investing a large sum of money

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up,we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs.These are influenced by society,our family,the education we receive and so on.Once this value system is set up,it's not easy to change later in life.
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,the cricket and the snail.
The ant-works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store  food for winter,these people don't care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.
The cricket-fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future.They even borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy insurance.
The snail-lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should plan more carefully.

<question>:
Our beliefs and values are affected by the following except   _  .

<options>:
A society
B our family
C education
D money

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up,we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs.These are influenced by society,our family,the education we receive and so on.Once this value system is set up,it's not easy to change later in life.
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,the cricket and the snail.
The ant-works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store  food for winter,these people don't care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.
The cricket-fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future.They even borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy insurance.
The snail-lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should plan more carefully.

<question>:
This passage mainly talks about   _  .

<options>:
A the spending nature of people
B the relation between man and insects
C the insects in nature
D the problems with dealing with money

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up,we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs.These are influenced by society,our family,the education we receive and so on.Once this value system is set up,it's not easy to change later in life.
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,the cricket and the snail.
The ant-works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store  food for winter,these people don't care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.
The cricket-fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future.They even borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy insurance.
The snail-lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long-term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should plan more carefully.

<question>:
Which of the following has the character that the author prefers?

<options>:
A The ant
B The cricket
C The snail
D None of the above

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Letter One
                                                                                21 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2008. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine. At that time, we didn't think the accident was serious enough to report, but Mr. Li has returned to his work after an absence of two weeks and is still unable to carry on his normal duties. We therefore wish to make a claim   under the above policy   and shall appreciate your sending us the necessary claim form.
                                                                             Yours faithfully,
                                                                           (Signature)
Letter Two
27 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
     We have received your letter of July 21 and noted that you made a claim for the accident of Mr. Li Ming. We would, however, remind you of the terms of the policy that this claim should have been submitted within three days after the accident. More than two weeks have now passed. Consequently, your claim to compensation under the policy has been forfeited (, ).
Nevertheless, as an exceptional measure, we have decided to overlook its late submission, though we are bound to say that it should have been clear from Mr. Li's absence from work that this accident was more serious than you had supposed and that there seems to be no good reason why this claim should not have been made earlier.
We are enclosing   a claim form as requested, but must emphasize that future claims cannot be entertained if you cannot comply with the terms of the policy.
                                                                                Yours faithfully,
                                                                            (Signature)

<question>:
What is the main idea of these two letters?

<options>:
A Mr. Li crushed his forefinger when operating a machine.
B Mr. Li can't work after an absence of two weeks.
C Asking for a claim for injury.
D The insurer compensates Mr. Li.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Letter One
                                                                                21 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2008. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine. At that time, we didn't think the accident was serious enough to report, but Mr. Li has returned to his work after an absence of two weeks and is still unable to carry on his normal duties. We therefore wish to make a claim   under the above policy   and shall appreciate your sending us the necessary claim form.
                                                                             Yours faithfully,
                                                                           (Signature)
Letter Two
27 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
     We have received your letter of July 21 and noted that you made a claim for the accident of Mr. Li Ming. We would, however, remind you of the terms of the policy that this claim should have been submitted within three days after the accident. More than two weeks have now passed. Consequently, your claim to compensation under the policy has been forfeited (, ).
Nevertheless, as an exceptional measure, we have decided to overlook its late submission, though we are bound to say that it should have been clear from Mr. Li's absence from work that this accident was more serious than you had supposed and that there seems to be no good reason why this claim should not have been made earlier.
We are enclosing   a claim form as requested, but must emphasize that future claims cannot be entertained if you cannot comply with the terms of the policy.
                                                                                Yours faithfully,
                                                                            (Signature)

<question>:
What happened to Li Ming on July 6?

<options>:
A He crushed his forefinger while working.
B He was hurt by a car accident.
C He was ill.
D He didn't go to work.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Letter One
                                                                                21 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2008. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine. At that time, we didn't think the accident was serious enough to report, but Mr. Li has returned to his work after an absence of two weeks and is still unable to carry on his normal duties. We therefore wish to make a claim   under the above policy   and shall appreciate your sending us the necessary claim form.
                                                                             Yours faithfully,
                                                                           (Signature)
Letter Two
27 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
     We have received your letter of July 21 and noted that you made a claim for the accident of Mr. Li Ming. We would, however, remind you of the terms of the policy that this claim should have been submitted within three days after the accident. More than two weeks have now passed. Consequently, your claim to compensation under the policy has been forfeited (, ).
Nevertheless, as an exceptional measure, we have decided to overlook its late submission, though we are bound to say that it should have been clear from Mr. Li's absence from work that this accident was more serious than you had supposed and that there seems to be no good reason why this claim should not have been made earlier.
We are enclosing   a claim form as requested, but must emphasize that future claims cannot be entertained if you cannot comply with the terms of the policy.
                                                                                Yours faithfully,
                                                                            (Signature)

<question>:
The reason why they didn't report the accident to the insurer in time is that   _  .

<options>:
A they didn't think of the claim
B they didn't think it was serious enough to report
C they didn't insure in the company
D they want more compensation

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Letter One
                                                                                21 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2008. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine. At that time, we didn't think the accident was serious enough to report, but Mr. Li has returned to his work after an absence of two weeks and is still unable to carry on his normal duties. We therefore wish to make a claim   under the above policy   and shall appreciate your sending us the necessary claim form.
                                                                             Yours faithfully,
                                                                           (Signature)
Letter Two
27 July, 2008
Dear Sirs,
     We have received your letter of July 21 and noted that you made a claim for the accident of Mr. Li Ming. We would, however, remind you of the terms of the policy that this claim should have been submitted within three days after the accident. More than two weeks have now passed. Consequently, your claim to compensation under the policy has been forfeited (, ).
Nevertheless, as an exceptional measure, we have decided to overlook its late submission, though we are bound to say that it should have been clear from Mr. Li's absence from work that this accident was more serious than you had supposed and that there seems to be no good reason why this claim should not have been made earlier.
We are enclosing   a claim form as requested, but must emphasize that future claims cannot be entertained if you cannot comply with the terms of the policy.
                                                                                Yours faithfully,
                                                                            (Signature)

<question>:
What's the attitude of the insurer to this injury?

<options>:
A He doesn't want to compensate.
B He compensated in time when they received the letter for claim.
C He thinks it doesn't matter to tell him a little late.
D He thinks that the accident should be informed in time.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How come it seems like every kid today is a winner of something, when we know every kid can't be a star? These days. Kids are first divided by age, then by achievement, and often by the type of performance.
American culture in general has increasingly accepted prizes and awards. The winner-take-all prize tradition that characterizes American culture started in the early 20th century along with the development of organized American sporting culture. In the second half of the 20th century, the attention on competition, and rankings  in general, grew rapidly. The 1970s had the most prize creations, including the addition of even more prizes to fields such as film and literature. Music competitions, including the introduction of the American Music Awards, saw similar growth in this time period. Since then, prizes have become increasingly fashionable, along with children's competitive activities.
While awards may help people set goals and practice their activity, awards may also be a business practice. Trophies  help make sure that customers return year after year. Keeping kids, parents, teachers and coaches happy with lots of recognition keeps the money flowing to the organizers of the competitions.
Trophies may keep kids coming back, and their parents paying, but research finds that giving kids trophies for doing an activity means lower levels of encouragement. High levels of encouragement are exactly what we want to foster   among kids to help them get long-term success and take pride in a well-earned achievement. So parents need to be careful when trying to get titles for their young kids, and make sure the honor created is for their kids and not for praise from anyone else in their children's lives.

<question>:
What does the writer think of the trophies?

<options>:
A Businessmen benefit a lot from it.
B Parents pay too much for it.
C They help kids get long-term success.
D They mean nothing at all to kids.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How come it seems like every kid today is a winner of something, when we know every kid can't be a star? These days. Kids are first divided by age, then by achievement, and often by the type of performance.
American culture in general has increasingly accepted prizes and awards. The winner-take-all prize tradition that characterizes American culture started in the early 20th century along with the development of organized American sporting culture. In the second half of the 20th century, the attention on competition, and rankings  in general, grew rapidly. The 1970s had the most prize creations, including the addition of even more prizes to fields such as film and literature. Music competitions, including the introduction of the American Music Awards, saw similar growth in this time period. Since then, prizes have become increasingly fashionable, along with children's competitive activities.
While awards may help people set goals and practice their activity, awards may also be a business practice. Trophies  help make sure that customers return year after year. Keeping kids, parents, teachers and coaches happy with lots of recognition keeps the money flowing to the organizers of the competitions.
Trophies may keep kids coming back, and their parents paying, but research finds that giving kids trophies for doing an activity means lower levels of encouragement. High levels of encouragement are exactly what we want to foster   among kids to help them get long-term success and take pride in a well-earned achievement. So parents need to be careful when trying to get titles for their young kids, and make sure the honor created is for their kids and not for praise from anyone else in their children's lives.

<question>:
In the passage, parents are advised to   _  .

<options>:
A choose competitions for kids wisely.
B stop kids taking part in any competition.
C invite kids to join in more outdoor activities
D let kids face violent competition by themselves.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
I clearly remember my mom telling me to drink milk every day--one glass in the morning and another at night. I also remember loving it while my sister thought quite the opposite--she would _ pour her milk into the sink or water the plants with it! I guess I should thank my mom for making us drink a lot of milk, so rich in calcium , during those important years.
Today, calcium shortage is one of the main concerns of women in their 30s or even early 20s. The great fear is that when we reach our 50s or 60s, osteoprosis will set in. That is why you can see a lot of advertisements for products supposedly containing a lot of calcium.
Because calcium is not that easy to acquire from the food we normally eat, busy women these days should take calcium supplements . There are a lot of different forms of these---calcium carbonate ,oyster shell or bone-meal-based calcium supplements.
You have to be careful when choosing which kind to take. This is because calcium is not easily absorbed by the body. So the fact that you are taking supplements doesn't mean that the body is actually benefiting from them. Different supplements may have different instructions on dosage and manner of intake. You can ask your doctor to help you determine which supplement is the best for your needs.

<question>:
From what the author's mother did we may infer that  _  .

<options>:
A her children had osteoporosis
B she knew her children would benefit from milk
C she must have suffered from osteorosis
D she didn't like her daughter who didn't obey her order

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
I clearly remember my mom telling me to drink milk every day--one glass in the morning and another at night. I also remember loving it while my sister thought quite the opposite--she would _ pour her milk into the sink or water the plants with it! I guess I should thank my mom for making us drink a lot of milk, so rich in calcium , during those important years.
Today, calcium shortage is one of the main concerns of women in their 30s or even early 20s. The great fear is that when we reach our 50s or 60s, osteoprosis will set in. That is why you can see a lot of advertisements for products supposedly containing a lot of calcium.
Because calcium is not that easy to acquire from the food we normally eat, busy women these days should take calcium supplements . There are a lot of different forms of these---calcium carbonate ,oyster shell or bone-meal-based calcium supplements.
You have to be careful when choosing which kind to take. This is because calcium is not easily absorbed by the body. So the fact that you are taking supplements doesn't mean that the body is actually benefiting from them. Different supplements may have different instructions on dosage and manner of intake. You can ask your doctor to help you determine which supplement is the best for your needs.

<question>:
Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

<options>:
A The author's sister will suffer from osteoprosis when reaches her 50s or 60s
B Many businessmen have already been selling products supposedly containing calcium.
C We can't get enough calcium only from food we eat every day
D Women as young as their 20s should be concerned about calcium shortage

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
APRIL 5 marks the 100thanniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. In 1997, the movieTitanicwas a huge hit all around the world. Now, the 3-D version of the movie will come to Chinese theaters on April 10.
As anyone who has seen the movie knows, the Titanic struck an iceberg  and sank on its first _ in 1912, killing 1,517 people. A century after the accident, scientists have found something new to blame  for the sinking: the moon. Donald Olson, a Texas State University physicist, led a team of astronomers  to examine the moon's role, according to Reuters.
Normally, icebergs stay in place and cannot move until they melt enough or a high tide  frees them. A single iceberg can become stuck many times on its journey southward. The process can take several years.
According to Olson, a hundred years ago the moon made its closest approach to the Earth in more than 1,400 years. This caused the moon to have a much stronger pull on the Earth's oceans than usual, which created a super-high tide. The tide pushed icebergs from shallow waters off the coasts of Canada's provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, into the Titanic's way.
"Of course, the final cause of the accident was that the ship struck an iceberg," Olson told Reuters. "It went full speed into a region with icebergs, but thelunar connection  may explain how an unusually large number of icebergs got into the path of the Titanic."
The research team will publish their research in the April issue of Sky & Telescope magazine.
,,.

<question>:
How many people lost their lives in this accident?

<options>:
A Over 2,000 people.
B About 100 people.
C More than 1,500 people.
D We don't know.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
APRIL 5 marks the 100thanniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. In 1997, the movieTitanicwas a huge hit all around the world. Now, the 3-D version of the movie will come to Chinese theaters on April 10.
As anyone who has seen the movie knows, the Titanic struck an iceberg  and sank on its first _ in 1912, killing 1,517 people. A century after the accident, scientists have found something new to blame  for the sinking: the moon. Donald Olson, a Texas State University physicist, led a team of astronomers  to examine the moon's role, according to Reuters.
Normally, icebergs stay in place and cannot move until they melt enough or a high tide  frees them. A single iceberg can become stuck many times on its journey southward. The process can take several years.
According to Olson, a hundred years ago the moon made its closest approach to the Earth in more than 1,400 years. This caused the moon to have a much stronger pull on the Earth's oceans than usual, which created a super-high tide. The tide pushed icebergs from shallow waters off the coasts of Canada's provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, into the Titanic's way.
"Of course, the final cause of the accident was that the ship struck an iceberg," Olson told Reuters. "It went full speed into a region with icebergs, but thelunar connection  may explain how an unusually large number of icebergs got into the path of the Titanic."
The research team will publish their research in the April issue of Sky & Telescope magazine.
,,.

<question>:
Which of the following about icebergs is TRUE?

<options>:
A Icebergs move only when the tide frees them.
B An iceberg can stop for some time during its travel.
C An iceberg will move as soon as its melts.
D It takes an iceberg several months to leave its place.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
APRIL 5 marks the 100thanniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. In 1997, the movieTitanicwas a huge hit all around the world. Now, the 3-D version of the movie will come to Chinese theaters on April 10.
As anyone who has seen the movie knows, the Titanic struck an iceberg  and sank on its first _ in 1912, killing 1,517 people. A century after the accident, scientists have found something new to blame  for the sinking: the moon. Donald Olson, a Texas State University physicist, led a team of astronomers  to examine the moon's role, according to Reuters.
Normally, icebergs stay in place and cannot move until they melt enough or a high tide  frees them. A single iceberg can become stuck many times on its journey southward. The process can take several years.
According to Olson, a hundred years ago the moon made its closest approach to the Earth in more than 1,400 years. This caused the moon to have a much stronger pull on the Earth's oceans than usual, which created a super-high tide. The tide pushed icebergs from shallow waters off the coasts of Canada's provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, into the Titanic's way.
"Of course, the final cause of the accident was that the ship struck an iceberg," Olson told Reuters. "It went full speed into a region with icebergs, but thelunar connection  may explain how an unusually large number of icebergs got into the path of the Titanic."
The research team will publish their research in the April issue of Sky & Telescope magazine.
,,.

<question>:
. What is the article mainly about?

<options>:
A The main cause of the Titanic's sinking.
B The 100
thanniversary of the Titanic.
C The moon's great influence on the Earth's tides.
D The moon's role in the sinking of the Titanic.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Billy's favorite color is orange.But he can't see what orange looks like.Billy is blind.
A month after he was born,his mother noticed that his eyes weren't quite as big as a normal baby's."Billy would never be able to see,"the doctor told his mother.After that Billy's mother began talking to him,describing things she saw.She told him what she was cooking,or what she saw outside the window.She described everything to him.
Billy does not only depend on his mother's descriptions to learn about the world around him.He sees with his cars and his hands,too.He has perfect hearing.When people make phone calls,he can tell the numbers they dial .
"He is very confident and his disability doesn't stop him from being an important part of the class,"his teacher said."The students love him,and he is just one of them."
Billy loves computer science.He began teaching himself computer programming when he was just seven years old.His dream school would be Stanford University.He gets top grades in his classes,making that a real possibility.
"You can't let excuses get in the way of your dreams,and if you do that,you can't move forward and reach your goals,"said Billy.

<question>:
From the passage,we know that  _  .

<options>:
A Billy can't hear
B Billy can't see
C Billy can't walk
D Billy can't talk

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Billy's favorite color is orange.But he can't see what orange looks like.Billy is blind.
A month after he was born,his mother noticed that his eyes weren't quite as big as a normal baby's."Billy would never be able to see,"the doctor told his mother.After that Billy's mother began talking to him,describing things she saw.She told him what she was cooking,or what she saw outside the window.She described everything to him.
Billy does not only depend on his mother's descriptions to learn about the world around him.He sees with his cars and his hands,too.He has perfect hearing.When people make phone calls,he can tell the numbers they dial .
"He is very confident and his disability doesn't stop him from being an important part of the class,"his teacher said."The students love him,and he is just one of them."
Billy loves computer science.He began teaching himself computer programming when he was just seven years old.His dream school would be Stanford University.He gets top grades in his classes,making that a real possibility.
"You can't let excuses get in the way of your dreams,and if you do that,you can't move forward and reach your goals,"said Billy.

<question>:
How did Billy's mother help him?

<options>:
A By teaching him how to draw.
B By asking teachers for advice.
C By describing everything to him.
D By sending him to his dream school.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Billy's favorite color is orange.But he can't see what orange looks like.Billy is blind.
A month after he was born,his mother noticed that his eyes weren't quite as big as a normal baby's."Billy would never be able to see,"the doctor told his mother.After that Billy's mother began talking to him,describing things she saw.She told him what she was cooking,or what she saw outside the window.She described everything to him.
Billy does not only depend on his mother's descriptions to learn about the world around him.He sees with his cars and his hands,too.He has perfect hearing.When people make phone calls,he can tell the numbers they dial .
"He is very confident and his disability doesn't stop him from being an important part of the class,"his teacher said."The students love him,and he is just one of them."
Billy loves computer science.He began teaching himself computer programming when he was just seven years old.His dream school would be Stanford University.He gets top grades in his classes,making that a real possibility.
"You can't let excuses get in the way of your dreams,and if you do that,you can't move forward and reach your goals,"said Billy.

<question>:
When did Billy begin teaching himself computer programming?

<options>:
A When he was 7 years old.
B When he was in Grade 5.
C When he was in high school.
D When he was at university.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How quickly can you count from one to ten?Do you use ten different words to do it?Can you do it in English,or do you have to use your first language?Do you count on your fingers?Many people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world.But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers.In the United States,people begin counting with their first finger,which they extend or stick out.They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.In China,people count by using different finger positions.In this way,a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand.
Besides ways of finger counting,scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.Some languages have only a few words for numbers,and others have no words for numbers.A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.There people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.They don't even have words for numbers.However,they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
In a similar study,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe in northwestern Brazil don't have words for numbers such as"one"or"three".They are not able to say"five trees"or"ten trees"but can say"some trees"."more trees".or"many trees".Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count,"but here is a group that does not count.They could learn,but it's not useful in their culture,so they've never picked it up."
Although all humans are able to understand quantities ,not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math,too.

<question>:
The writer begins with the four questions in order to  _  .

<options>:
A make a survey
B interest readers
C tell a story
D solve math problems

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How quickly can you count from one to ten?Do you use ten different words to do it?Can you do it in English,or do you have to use your first language?Do you count on your fingers?Many people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world.But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers.In the United States,people begin counting with their first finger,which they extend or stick out.They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.In China,people count by using different finger positions.In this way,a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand.
Besides ways of finger counting,scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.Some languages have only a few words for numbers,and others have no words for numbers.A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.There people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.They don't even have words for numbers.However,they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
In a similar study,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe in northwestern Brazil don't have words for numbers such as"one"or"three".They are not able to say"five trees"or"ten trees"but can say"some trees"."more trees".or"many trees".Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count,"but here is a group that does not count.They could learn,but it's not useful in their culture,so they've never picked it up."
Although all humans are able to understand quantities ,not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math,too.

<question>:
What do we learn from the difference in finger counting between the US and China?

<options>:
A People from China count much faster than people from the US.
B People from China need two hands to count from one to ten.
C People of different cultures may use different ways of finger counting.
D People of different cultures use the same way of finger counting.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How quickly can you count from one to ten?Do you use ten different words to do it?Can you do it in English,or do you have to use your first language?Do you count on your fingers?Many people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world.But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers.In the United States,people begin counting with their first finger,which they extend or stick out.They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.In China,people count by using different finger positions.In this way,a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand.
Besides ways of finger counting,scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.Some languages have only a few words for numbers,and others have no words for numbers.A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.There people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.They don't even have words for numbers.However,they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
In a similar study,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe in northwestern Brazil don't have words for numbers such as"one"or"three".They are not able to say"five trees"or"ten trees"but can say"some trees"."more trees".or"many trees".Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count,"but here is a group that does not count.They could learn,but it's not useful in their culture,so they've never picked it up."
Although all humans are able to understand quantities ,not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math,too.

<question>:
Which of the following is true about aboriginal Australians?

<options>:
A They have only a few words for numbers.
B They have hand movements to stand for numbers.
C They can only count to five on their fingers.
D They can understand different ideas about numbers.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How quickly can you count from one to ten?Do you use ten different words to do it?Can you do it in English,or do you have to use your first language?Do you count on your fingers?Many people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world.But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers.In the United States,people begin counting with their first finger,which they extend or stick out.They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.In China,people count by using different finger positions.In this way,a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand.
Besides ways of finger counting,scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.Some languages have only a few words for numbers,and others have no words for numbers.A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.There people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.They don't even have words for numbers.However,they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
In a similar study,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe in northwestern Brazil don't have words for numbers such as"one"or"three".They are not able to say"five trees"or"ten trees"but can say"some trees"."more trees".or"many trees".Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count,"but here is a group that does not count.They could learn,but it's not useful in their culture,so they've never picked it up."
Although all humans are able to understand quantities ,not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math,too.

<question>:
The study of the Piraha tribe shows that  _  .

<options>:
A people all over the world know how to count
B people of the tribe have words for numbers
C some groups of people are not smart enough to count
D counting is not useful in the culture of the tribe

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
How quickly can you count from one to ten?Do you use ten different words to do it?Can you do it in English,or do you have to use your first language?Do you count on your fingers?Many people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world.But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers.In the United States,people begin counting with their first finger,which they extend or stick out.They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.In China,people count by using different finger positions.In this way,a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand.
Besides ways of finger counting,scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.Some languages have only a few words for numbers,and others have no words for numbers.A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.There people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.They don't even have words for numbers.However,they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
In a similar study,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe in northwestern Brazil don't have words for numbers such as"one"or"three".They are not able to say"five trees"or"ten trees"but can say"some trees"."more trees".or"many trees".Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count,"but here is a group that does not count.They could learn,but it's not useful in their culture,so they've never picked it up."
Although all humans are able to understand quantities ,not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math,too.

<question>:
What is the main idea of the passage?

<options>:
A People from different cultures have different ideas about numbers and math.
B Chinese people can count more easily on their fingers than Americans.
C In some aboriginal cultures,people don't even know how to count.
D Some languages don't have number words because people don't need numbers.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged  in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D.... That means, if there are two words "desert" and "pull", "desert" will be certainly before "pull". Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before "just", etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you'll use it as often as possible in your English study.

<question>:
This passage is about  _  .

<options>:
A new words in writing
B different dictionaries
C the best way of reading
D using an English-Chinese dictionary

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged  in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D.... That means, if there are two words "desert" and "pull", "desert" will be certainly before "pull". Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before "just", etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you'll use it as often as possible in your English study.

<question>:
In the dictionary you may not find  _  .

<options>:
A how to pronounce the word
B the spelling of the word
C who used the word first
D how to use the word

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged  in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D.... That means, if there are two words "desert" and "pull", "desert" will be certainly before "pull". Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before "just", etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you'll use it as often as possible in your English study.

<question>:
In an English-Chinese dictionary, the last word  _  .

<options>:
A begins with Z
B begins with A
C is a short one
D is not often used

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged  in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D.... That means, if there are two words "desert" and "pull", "desert" will be certainly before "pull". Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before "just", etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you'll use it as often as possible in your English study.

<question>:
Which group of words is in the right order in an English-Chinese dictionary?

<options>:
A perhaps, produce, plenty
B straight, subject, surprise
C century, center, business
D foreign, entrance, headache

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged  in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D.... That means, if there are two words "desert" and "pull", "desert" will be certainly before "pull". Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before "just", etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you'll use it as often as possible in your English study.

<question>:
In the passage the writer tries to tell us that  _  .

<options>:
A we have to use a dictionary when we read something in English
B an English-Chinese dictionary can tell us everything about a word
C an English-Chinese dictionary can help us a lot in our English study
D all English-Chinese dictionary are the same

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
An Dun is a daily newspaper reporter in Beijing. And she has a great "Chinese dream".
Everything about Cao Yulan's life changed when her mother died during a heavy storm. "I felt like I'd grown up overnight," she told author An Dun. At the age of 16, Cao left for Beijing. She has worked as a tea salesgirl and a babysitter, among other _ job, over the past 11 years. Her last job before giving birth to her daughter was managing a breakfast stand. What she wanted was to help her little brother and sister grow up to live a better life.
Cao is one of the main characters in An Dun5 s latest book. An Dun shared Cao's story with the readers at the book launch in late June. The book, written in both Chinese and English, Is the third volume   of The Chinese Dream series. The project will tell the true stories of 100 Chinese people from all kinds of life in 10 volumes, with An as the interviewer.
An Dun enjoys talking to people and she keeps on writing the true stories of "small potatoes". Her first volumes of The Chinese Dream series have:already been published. Now An is working on the series' fourth volume.

<question>:
Which of the following is true?

<options>:
A The death of Cao's mother influenced Cao a lot.
B Cao's sister lives in the poor countryside now.
C The Chinese Dream series will be written in English.
D An dislkes to be a reporter and interview people.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
An Dun is a daily newspaper reporter in Beijing. And she has a great "Chinese dream".
Everything about Cao Yulan's life changed when her mother died during a heavy storm. "I felt like I'd grown up overnight," she told author An Dun. At the age of 16, Cao left for Beijing. She has worked as a tea salesgirl and a babysitter, among other _ job, over the past 11 years. Her last job before giving birth to her daughter was managing a breakfast stand. What she wanted was to help her little brother and sister grow up to live a better life.
Cao is one of the main characters in An Dun5 s latest book. An Dun shared Cao's story with the readers at the book launch in late June. The book, written in both Chinese and English, Is the third volume   of The Chinese Dream series. The project will tell the true stories of 100 Chinese people from all kinds of life in 10 volumes, with An as the interviewer.
An Dun enjoys talking to people and she keeps on writing the true stories of "small potatoes". Her first volumes of The Chinese Dream series have:already been published. Now An is working on the series' fourth volume.

<question>:
An's book will be  written in  languages.

<options>:
A one
B two
C three
D four

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
An Dun is a daily newspaper reporter in Beijing. And she has a great "Chinese dream".
Everything about Cao Yulan's life changed when her mother died during a heavy storm. "I felt like I'd grown up overnight," she told author An Dun. At the age of 16, Cao left for Beijing. She has worked as a tea salesgirl and a babysitter, among other _ job, over the past 11 years. Her last job before giving birth to her daughter was managing a breakfast stand. What she wanted was to help her little brother and sister grow up to live a better life.
Cao is one of the main characters in An Dun5 s latest book. An Dun shared Cao's story with the readers at the book launch in late June. The book, written in both Chinese and English, Is the third volume   of The Chinese Dream series. The project will tell the true stories of 100 Chinese people from all kinds of life in 10 volumes, with An as the interviewer.
An Dun enjoys talking to people and she keeps on writing the true stories of "small potatoes". Her first volumes of The Chinese Dream series have:already been published. Now An is working on the series' fourth volume.

<question>:
In which column  can An Dun's The Chinese Dream be found?

<options>:
A Business.
B Arts.
C Society.
D Movies.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Mr Jones was a millionaire . One day he went to stay at a hotel in New York. He hoped to have the cheapest room to live in. Mr Jones asked, "What price  is the room?". The boss   told him. "And which floor is it on?" Again the boss told him. "Is that the cheapest room you have? I' m staying here by myself and only need a small room. "
The boss said, "That room is the smallest and cheapest we have. But why do you choose a poor room like that? When your son stays here, he always stays at our dearest room. Yours is the cheapest. " "Yes," said Mr Jones, "his father is a very rich man, but mine isn' t. "

<question>:
Mr Jones was a   _  .

<options>:
A rich man
B writer  `
C worker
D farmer

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Mr Jones was a millionaire . One day he went to stay at a hotel in New York. He hoped to have the cheapest room to live in. Mr Jones asked, "What price  is the room?". The boss   told him. "And which floor is it on?" Again the boss told him. "Is that the cheapest room you have? I' m staying here by myself and only need a small room. "
The boss said, "That room is the smallest and cheapest we have. But why do you choose a poor room like that? When your son stays here, he always stays at our dearest room. Yours is the cheapest. " "Yes," said Mr Jones, "his father is a very rich man, but mine isn' t. "

<question>:
Mr Jones wanted to have  _   room to live in.

<options>:
A a beautiful
B a dear
C the cheapest
D a larger

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Mr Jones was a millionaire . One day he went to stay at a hotel in New York. He hoped to have the cheapest room to live in. Mr Jones asked, "What price  is the room?". The boss   told him. "And which floor is it on?" Again the boss told him. "Is that the cheapest room you have? I' m staying here by myself and only need a small room. "
The boss said, "That room is the smallest and cheapest we have. But why do you choose a poor room like that? When your son stays here, he always stays at our dearest room. Yours is the cheapest. " "Yes," said Mr Jones, "his father is a very rich man, but mine isn' t. "

<question>:
The boss told Mr Jones that they had  _   room.

<options>:
A no the cheapest
B the cheapest
C no the dearest
D no small

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Mr Jones was a millionaire . One day he went to stay at a hotel in New York. He hoped to have the cheapest room to live in. Mr Jones asked, "What price  is the room?". The boss   told him. "And which floor is it on?" Again the boss told him. "Is that the cheapest room you have? I' m staying here by myself and only need a small room. "
The boss said, "That room is the smallest and cheapest we have. But why do you choose a poor room like that? When your son stays here, he always stays at our dearest room. Yours is the cheapest. " "Yes," said Mr Jones, "his father is a very rich man, but mine isn' t. "

<question>:
Mr Jones' son often stays at   _  room.

<options>:
A the smallest
B a cheap
C a small
D the dearest

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Mr Jones was a millionaire . One day he went to stay at a hotel in New York. He hoped to have the cheapest room to live in. Mr Jones asked, "What price  is the room?". The boss   told him. "And which floor is it on?" Again the boss told him. "Is that the cheapest room you have? I' m staying here by myself and only need a small room. "
The boss said, "That room is the smallest and cheapest we have. But why do you choose a poor room like that? When your son stays here, he always stays at our dearest room. Yours is the cheapest. " "Yes," said Mr Jones, "his father is a very rich man, but mine isn' t. "

<question>:
Mr Jones was born   in a   _  family.

<options>:
A rich
B big
C poor
D a farmer's

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Many young people want to be pop stars. Pop stars are rich. Many people think they are leading a happy and easy life. Is that true? The answer is definitely no. In fact, they have very hard lives. They spend much of their time on travel. Sometimes the travel is interesting, but in most time it is boring to pop stars. The following chart is a day's life of a pop star.   Feb. l0, 2016
5:00 Woke up and had breakfast in the hotel. Took taxi to airport.
7:30 Plane took off half an hour later than usual for the bad weather.
8:30 Plane landed. Waited for luggage  for half an hour. Signed for fans at the airport.
9:45 Arrived at the hotel and had a short rest.
10:00 Started out to attend the meeting with fans and gave an interview to the local reporters.
11:00 Went to radio station to attend the live show.
12:00 Had lunch with local producer
I3:00 Went to theatre and prepared for the night's show.
17:00 Back to hotel. Tried to have a rest. Still worried about the band.
18:00 Had supper, but ate little.
18:30 Went to theatre again and got ready for show.
19:30 Sang very well, and audience gave a warm welcome. The band improved a little.
22:00 Show was over. Very tired from it.
23:00 Back to hotel. Took a bath. Too excited to sleep, so watched TV.
0:00  Fell asleep, with TV on.

<question>:
According to the chart, the pop star was good at   _  .

<options>:
A singing
B dancing
C making faces
D playing the piano

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Many young people want to be pop stars. Pop stars are rich. Many people think they are leading a happy and easy life. Is that true? The answer is definitely no. In fact, they have very hard lives. They spend much of their time on travel. Sometimes the travel is interesting, but in most time it is boring to pop stars. The following chart is a day's life of a pop star.   Feb. l0, 2016
5:00 Woke up and had breakfast in the hotel. Took taxi to airport.
7:30 Plane took off half an hour later than usual for the bad weather.
8:30 Plane landed. Waited for luggage  for half an hour. Signed for fans at the airport.
9:45 Arrived at the hotel and had a short rest.
10:00 Started out to attend the meeting with fans and gave an interview to the local reporters.
11:00 Went to radio station to attend the live show.
12:00 Had lunch with local producer
I3:00 Went to theatre and prepared for the night's show.
17:00 Back to hotel. Tried to have a rest. Still worried about the band.
18:00 Had supper, but ate little.
18:30 Went to theatre again and got ready for show.
19:30 Sang very well, and audience gave a warm welcome. The band improved a little.
22:00 Show was over. Very tired from it.
23:00 Back to hotel. Took a bath. Too excited to sleep, so watched TV.
0:00  Fell asleep, with TV on.

<question>:
The pop star felt   _   after the performance.

<options>:
A tired
B excited
C sad
D both A and B

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Many young people want to be pop stars. Pop stars are rich. Many people think they are leading a happy and easy life. Is that true? The answer is definitely no. In fact, they have very hard lives. They spend much of their time on travel. Sometimes the travel is interesting, but in most time it is boring to pop stars. The following chart is a day's life of a pop star.   Feb. l0, 2016
5:00 Woke up and had breakfast in the hotel. Took taxi to airport.
7:30 Plane took off half an hour later than usual for the bad weather.
8:30 Plane landed. Waited for luggage  for half an hour. Signed for fans at the airport.
9:45 Arrived at the hotel and had a short rest.
10:00 Started out to attend the meeting with fans and gave an interview to the local reporters.
11:00 Went to radio station to attend the live show.
12:00 Had lunch with local producer
I3:00 Went to theatre and prepared for the night's show.
17:00 Back to hotel. Tried to have a rest. Still worried about the band.
18:00 Had supper, but ate little.
18:30 Went to theatre again and got ready for show.
19:30 Sang very well, and audience gave a warm welcome. The band improved a little.
22:00 Show was over. Very tired from it.
23:00 Back to hotel. Took a bath. Too excited to sleep, so watched TV.
0:00  Fell asleep, with TV on.

<question>:
The band did   _   in the rehearsal   in the night's show.

<options>:
A better in the show than
B worse in the show than
C in the show as bad as
D not tell us how the band did

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Many young people want to be pop stars. Pop stars are rich. Many people think they are leading a happy and easy life. Is that true? The answer is definitely no. In fact, they have very hard lives. They spend much of their time on travel. Sometimes the travel is interesting, but in most time it is boring to pop stars. The following chart is a day's life of a pop star.   Feb. l0, 2016
5:00 Woke up and had breakfast in the hotel. Took taxi to airport.
7:30 Plane took off half an hour later than usual for the bad weather.
8:30 Plane landed. Waited for luggage  for half an hour. Signed for fans at the airport.
9:45 Arrived at the hotel and had a short rest.
10:00 Started out to attend the meeting with fans and gave an interview to the local reporters.
11:00 Went to radio station to attend the live show.
12:00 Had lunch with local producer
I3:00 Went to theatre and prepared for the night's show.
17:00 Back to hotel. Tried to have a rest. Still worried about the band.
18:00 Had supper, but ate little.
18:30 Went to theatre again and got ready for show.
19:30 Sang very well, and audience gave a warm welcome. The band improved a little.
22:00 Show was over. Very tired from it.
23:00 Back to hotel. Took a bath. Too excited to sleep, so watched TV.
0:00  Fell asleep, with TV on.

<question>:
This passage mainly tells us that   _  .

<options>:
A pop stars are not rich in fact
B young people had better not be pop stars
C there are many young people wanting to be pop stars
D pop stars don't have an easy life as they seem to have

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
This month in Travelers Corner there are three teenagers' experiences in year-abroad programmes.
Mariko Okada - Tokyo
My year abroad in the United States was a fantastic experience. I'm not a shy person, and I was very comfortable speaking to everyone. So I got lots of speaking practice. I also learned lots of interesting things about American culture. When I got home, my friends all said that I had improved so much! I hope to go back again in the future.
Carla Fonseca - Rio de Janeiro
I spent last year studying English in London. I'm from a small town, and London is a very big city. Sometimes I felt it was too big. There were so many people to talk to, but I always felt bad about my English. I missed my family, and I really missed my two cats. My roommate was always using our telephone, so I hardly had the chance for a nice long talk with my parents. I think it was a good experience for me, but I'm glad to be home!
Alvin Chen - Hong Kong
Studying in New Zealand was a fun experience for me, but it was also lots of hard work! I had English classes six hours a day, five days a week----with lots of homework. I also kept a diary of my experience. I like to write, and I wrote two or three pages in my diary every day. On Saturdays, my homestay family took me to lots of interesting places and showed me so many wonderful things about the culture. I'm really glad I went!

<question>:
All the three teenagers went abroad  _  .

<options>:
A to study English
B to visit friends
C to have a holiday
D to find a job

<answer>: