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 Greatest Navigational Journey
In 1787 Captain Bligh was given command of "The Bounty", a three-year-old merchant ship. His mission was to transport breadfruit plants from the island of Tahiti to the West Indies. We know the popular story of this voyage and the rebellion, in which Bligh has been presented as hard, violent and thoroughly unpleasant captain. However, there is quite a lot of evidence to suggest that this picture is far from being true. He seems to have been unusually thoughtful about the health and welfare of his men. For example he made sure that his crew got exercise, insisted on cleanliness on his ship, and adopted the practice of giving them a drink which prevented scurvy every day.
When Captain Bligh arrived in Tahiti, it became clear that it would be some months before the breadfruit trees were ready to be taken to the West Indies. Instead of going off right away, he gave his crew extended shore leave. This may have been a mistake as many were unhappy about leaving when the time came. Finally, on the return journey the rebellion took place. The ship was under the command of the rebels and Captain Bligh had to leave in a small boat.
Captain Bligh's achievement was to get to dry land successfully. It is one of the supreme examples of seamanship. Apart from Bligh there were 18 members of his crew sailing in an open boat about 23 feet long and 7 feet wide. They took with them 25 gallons of water, 150 pounds of bread and 30 pounds of pork. They had no guns or other weapons. The boat was so low in the water that it seemed likely to sink at any time. On one occasion Captain Bligh tried to land on an island to get more water. He and his men were attacked by hostile natives and one of the crew was killed. At this point Bligh decided to sail directly to the Dutch settlement on the island of Timor without stopping. The distance was about 4,000 miles. The voyage took about 42 days and he had no advanced navigational equipment. However, his skill and commitment proved equal to the task and amazingly no one else died. It was truly a remarkable achievement.

<question>:
What problem did Bligh and his 18 men face after the rebellion?

<options>:
A The threat from the rebels.
B Conflicts with local people.
C Attacks from marine animals.
D The possible sinking of the boat.

<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 Greatest Navigational Journey
In 1787 Captain Bligh was given command of "The Bounty", a three-year-old merchant ship. His mission was to transport breadfruit plants from the island of Tahiti to the West Indies. We know the popular story of this voyage and the rebellion, in which Bligh has been presented as hard, violent and thoroughly unpleasant captain. However, there is quite a lot of evidence to suggest that this picture is far from being true. He seems to have been unusually thoughtful about the health and welfare of his men. For example he made sure that his crew got exercise, insisted on cleanliness on his ship, and adopted the practice of giving them a drink which prevented scurvy every day.
When Captain Bligh arrived in Tahiti, it became clear that it would be some months before the breadfruit trees were ready to be taken to the West Indies. Instead of going off right away, he gave his crew extended shore leave. This may have been a mistake as many were unhappy about leaving when the time came. Finally, on the return journey the rebellion took place. The ship was under the command of the rebels and Captain Bligh had to leave in a small boat.
Captain Bligh's achievement was to get to dry land successfully. It is one of the supreme examples of seamanship. Apart from Bligh there were 18 members of his crew sailing in an open boat about 23 feet long and 7 feet wide. They took with them 25 gallons of water, 150 pounds of bread and 30 pounds of pork. They had no guns or other weapons. The boat was so low in the water that it seemed likely to sink at any time. On one occasion Captain Bligh tried to land on an island to get more water. He and his men were attacked by hostile natives and one of the crew was killed. At this point Bligh decided to sail directly to the Dutch settlement on the island of Timor without stopping. The distance was about 4,000 miles. The voyage took about 42 days and he had no advanced navigational equipment. However, his skill and commitment proved equal to the task and amazingly no one else died. It was truly a remarkable achievement.

<question>:
What made Bligh's 4000-mile voyage successful?

<options>:
A The rebels' abuse.
B His great seamanship.
C The crew's decision.
D Modern navigational equipment.

<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>:
John Russell, aged 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens  could ride (or take buses) for half fare . When he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver demanded (or asked for) identification . John took out an ID card. "You need a special CTA card," said the driver. John did not have the Chicago Transit Authority  card because he lives in New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
One privilege(;) of old age is being stubborn  . John said, " Give me back my quarters, and I'll get off."
"I can't -- it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police," said he, which he did. Two police cars pulled up.
"I'm the criminal ," said John Russell. Then he and the driver told their stories.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked the driver. Another police!man then said to John, "I'll give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Where are you going?" asked the policemen.
"Downtown to have lunch with friends," John said.
"Come on," the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him down!town to the CTA office. But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card --- he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?" one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to give John's quarters back.
When John got downstairs, the policemen asked where he was going.
"To see my friends," John said.
"How are you going to get there?"
"On the bus. And all I'm going to pay is 75 cents."
"Good luck," the policemen said.
John got on a bus, dropped three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..." The driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible man.

<question>:
With a Chicago Transit Authority card   _  .

<options>:
A men of authority  can ride on a bus for half fare
B senior citizens can pay only half fare for a bus ride
C men of authority can ride on a bus paying only three quarters
D senior citizens can pay only three quarters for a bus ride

<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>:
John Russell, aged 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens  could ride (or take buses) for half fare . When he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver demanded (or asked for) identification . John took out an ID card. "You need a special CTA card," said the driver. John did not have the Chicago Transit Authority  card because he lives in New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
One privilege(;) of old age is being stubborn  . John said, " Give me back my quarters, and I'll get off."
"I can't -- it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police," said he, which he did. Two police cars pulled up.
"I'm the criminal ," said John Russell. Then he and the driver told their stories.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked the driver. Another police!man then said to John, "I'll give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Where are you going?" asked the policemen.
"Downtown to have lunch with friends," John said.
"Come on," the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him down!town to the CTA office. But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card --- he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?" one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to give John's quarters back.
When John got downstairs, the policemen asked where he was going.
"To see my friends," John said.
"How are you going to get there?"
"On the bus. And all I'm going to pay is 75 cents."
"Good luck," the policemen said.
John got on a bus, dropped three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..." The driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible man.

<question>:
John Russell needs a special CTA card most probably because   _  .

<options>:
A he is not a senior citizen
B he is not a citizen of Chicago
C he is only visiting his two sons
D he has lost his ID card

<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>:
John Russell, aged 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens  could ride (or take buses) for half fare . When he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver demanded (or asked for) identification . John took out an ID card. "You need a special CTA card," said the driver. John did not have the Chicago Transit Authority  card because he lives in New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
One privilege(;) of old age is being stubborn  . John said, " Give me back my quarters, and I'll get off."
"I can't -- it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police," said he, which he did. Two police cars pulled up.
"I'm the criminal ," said John Russell. Then he and the driver told their stories.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked the driver. Another police!man then said to John, "I'll give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Where are you going?" asked the policemen.
"Downtown to have lunch with friends," John said.
"Come on," the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him down!town to the CTA office. But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card --- he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?" one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to give John's quarters back.
When John got downstairs, the policemen asked where he was going.
"To see my friends," John said.
"How are you going to get there?"
"On the bus. And all I'm going to pay is 75 cents."
"Good luck," the policemen said.
John got on a bus, dropped three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..." The driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible man.

<question>:
The decision made by the CTA office was   _  .

<options>:
A to give John a CTA card then and there
B to refuse to give John's quarters back
C to return the three quarters to John
D to declare that John was a criminal

<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>:
John Russell, aged 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens  could ride (or take buses) for half fare . When he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver demanded (or asked for) identification . John took out an ID card. "You need a special CTA card," said the driver. John did not have the Chicago Transit Authority  card because he lives in New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
One privilege(;) of old age is being stubborn  . John said, " Give me back my quarters, and I'll get off."
"I can't -- it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police," said he, which he did. Two police cars pulled up.
"I'm the criminal ," said John Russell. Then he and the driver told their stories.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked the driver. Another police!man then said to John, "I'll give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Where are you going?" asked the policemen.
"Downtown to have lunch with friends," John said.
"Come on," the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him down!town to the CTA office. But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card --- he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?" one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to give John's quarters back.
When John got downstairs, the policemen asked where he was going.
"To see my friends," John said.
"How are you going to get there?"
"On the bus. And all I'm going to pay is 75 cents."
"Good luck," the policemen said.
John got on a bus, dropped three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..." The driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible man.

<question>:
The second driver let John ride on his bus because   _  .

<options>:
A now John produced his CTA card
B he knew John was a very difficult man
C he was kind enough to help the aged
D the policemen were with John

<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>:
John Russell, aged 83, got on a Chicago bus and saw a sign saying that senior citizens  could ride (or take buses) for half fare . When he dropped his three quarters in the box, the driver demanded (or asked for) identification . John took out an ID card. "You need a special CTA card," said the driver. John did not have the Chicago Transit Authority  card because he lives in New York and was in Chicago visiting his two sons.
"Put in another three quarters," said the driver, "or get off the bus."
One privilege(;) of old age is being stubborn  . John said, " Give me back my quarters, and I'll get off."
"I can't -- it's in the box. If you don't get off, I'll call the police," said he, which he did. Two police cars pulled up.
"I'm the criminal ," said John Russell. Then he and the driver told their stories.
"That's what you called me for?" one policeman asked the driver. Another police!man then said to John, "I'll give you three quarters."
John shook his head, "Why should you give me the quarters? He has to give me my quarters."
"Where are you going?" asked the policemen.
"Downtown to have lunch with friends," John said.
"Come on," the policemen said. "We'll get you your card." So they took him down!town to the CTA office. But the people there wouldn't give him a CTA card --- he needed a picture.
"What about his quarters?" one policeman asked. The officials discussed, and the decision was made to give John's quarters back.
When John got downstairs, the policemen asked where he was going.
"To see my friends," John said.
"How are you going to get there?"
"On the bus. And all I'm going to pay is 75 cents."
"Good luck," the policemen said.
John got on a bus, dropped three quarters in the box, and said, "I'm a senior citizen..." The driver looked at John and nodded. He didn't know how lucky he was to be a sensible man.

<question>:
The suitable title for the above passage is   _  .

<options>:
A Giving No Quarters
B Giving No More Quarters
C A Sensible Driver
D A Senior Citizen

<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>:
Although the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have English as an official language, the United States does not have an official language. This is why it's possible to become a US citizen without speaking English. Canada also has French as an official language, though it is mostly spoken in the province of Quebec. Because many of the English speakers who originally lived in Canada came from the US, there is little difference in American and Canadian English. Similarly, Australian English and New Zealand English have few differences, except Australia was originally settled as a penal colony   and New Zealand was not. New Zealanders were more attached to the Received Pronunciation of the upper class in England, so their dialect is considered closer to British English.
British colonialism   has spread English all over the world, and it is still popular in South Africa, India, and Singapore, among other nations. In South Africa, English became an official language, along with Afrikaans and 9 African languages, in the 1996 constitution. However, only 3% of the country's 30 million people are native English speakers. Twenty percent are descendants   of Dutch farmers who speak Afrikaans, and the rest are native Africans.
India became independent from Britain in 1947. However, today English and Hindi are the official languages. Indian English is characterized by treating mass nouns as count nouns, frequent use of the "isn't it?" tag, use of more compounds, and a different use of prepositions. In Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Indian languages all influence the form of English spoken. Everyone is taught English in the school system, but there are a few differences from British English as well. Mass nouns are treated as count nouns, "use to" means usually, and no articles are used before occupations.

<question>:
Why can people become a US citizen without speaking English?

<options>:
A They can learn English there.
B Different languages are spoken in the US.
C The US doesn't have an official language.
D They can speak their own language there.

<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>:
Although the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have English as an official language, the United States does not have an official language. This is why it's possible to become a US citizen without speaking English. Canada also has French as an official language, though it is mostly spoken in the province of Quebec. Because many of the English speakers who originally lived in Canada came from the US, there is little difference in American and Canadian English. Similarly, Australian English and New Zealand English have few differences, except Australia was originally settled as a penal colony   and New Zealand was not. New Zealanders were more attached to the Received Pronunciation of the upper class in England, so their dialect is considered closer to British English.
British colonialism   has spread English all over the world, and it is still popular in South Africa, India, and Singapore, among other nations. In South Africa, English became an official language, along with Afrikaans and 9 African languages, in the 1996 constitution. However, only 3% of the country's 30 million people are native English speakers. Twenty percent are descendants   of Dutch farmers who speak Afrikaans, and the rest are native Africans.
India became independent from Britain in 1947. However, today English and Hindi are the official languages. Indian English is characterized by treating mass nouns as count nouns, frequent use of the "isn't it?" tag, use of more compounds, and a different use of prepositions. In Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Indian languages all influence the form of English spoken. Everyone is taught English in the school system, but there are a few differences from British English as well. Mass nouns are treated as count nouns, "use to" means usually, and no articles are used before occupations.

<question>:
What do we know about South Africa?

<options>:
A English is its only official language.
B It has 11 different official languages.
C English is becoming less important there.
D 20 percent of its population are native English speakers.

<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>:
Although the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have English as an official language, the United States does not have an official language. This is why it's possible to become a US citizen without speaking English. Canada also has French as an official language, though it is mostly spoken in the province of Quebec. Because many of the English speakers who originally lived in Canada came from the US, there is little difference in American and Canadian English. Similarly, Australian English and New Zealand English have few differences, except Australia was originally settled as a penal colony   and New Zealand was not. New Zealanders were more attached to the Received Pronunciation of the upper class in England, so their dialect is considered closer to British English.
British colonialism   has spread English all over the world, and it is still popular in South Africa, India, and Singapore, among other nations. In South Africa, English became an official language, along with Afrikaans and 9 African languages, in the 1996 constitution. However, only 3% of the country's 30 million people are native English speakers. Twenty percent are descendants   of Dutch farmers who speak Afrikaans, and the rest are native Africans.
India became independent from Britain in 1947. However, today English and Hindi are the official languages. Indian English is characterized by treating mass nouns as count nouns, frequent use of the "isn't it?" tag, use of more compounds, and a different use of prepositions. In Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Indian languages all influence the form of English spoken. Everyone is taught English in the school system, but there are a few differences from British English as well. Mass nouns are treated as count nouns, "use to" means usually, and no articles are used before occupations.

<question>:
What is the text mainly about?

<options>:
A British colonialism.
B The wide use of English.
C English around the world.
D The history of the English language.

<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 caring mother is the most important single factor in preventing teenagers from abusing drugs and alcohol, researchers said on Friday. An international study showed that teenagers living with both parents are less likely to suffer from alcohol and drug problems, and a strong  _ is the most effective way to fight against them.
"These findings suggest that living with both parents may prevent drug use," said Dr. McArdle, of Newcastle University in northern prefix = st1 /England, who led the study. "They also suggest that attachment, particularly to mothers, is a more effective factor and that this is truly across cultures and substances."
The report, which is published in the journal Addiction, involved nearly 4,000 teenagers in England,Ireland,Italy,Germanyand theNetherlands. They were questioned about their use of several kinds of drugs and alcohol. The teenagers also filled in questionnaires about their relationship with their parents and grandparents, how well they were supervised   after school and whether they were allowed to meet friends at home.
"Both the quality of family relationships and the structure of families have significant influences on youth drug use," McArdle said in a statement. But he added a strong maternal bond offered the greatest protection against developing drug habits.
The rate of drug abuse among teenagers living with both parents and who bad a good relationship with their mother was 16.6 percent. If either factor was missing the drug abuse rate rose to 32 percent. More than 42 percent of teenagers living in one parent families who did not have a strong bond with their mother used drugs.
Drug prevention campaigns in British schools and on television warn teenagers about the danger of drugs and alcohol but McArdle said no one is undertaking the issue of their parents' responsibility.
(http://edu.china.com/zh _ cn/elearn/english/news/512/20020516/11254954.html)

<question>:
The phrase "maternal bond" refers to_.

<options>:
A the education of mothers
B the supervision of mothers on children
C whether the mother uses drugs
D the guidance of schools on mothers

<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 caring mother is the most important single factor in preventing teenagers from abusing drugs and alcohol, researchers said on Friday. An international study showed that teenagers living with both parents are less likely to suffer from alcohol and drug problems, and a strong  _ is the most effective way to fight against them.
"These findings suggest that living with both parents may prevent drug use," said Dr. McArdle, of Newcastle University in northern prefix = st1 /England, who led the study. "They also suggest that attachment, particularly to mothers, is a more effective factor and that this is truly across cultures and substances."
The report, which is published in the journal Addiction, involved nearly 4,000 teenagers in England,Ireland,Italy,Germanyand theNetherlands. They were questioned about their use of several kinds of drugs and alcohol. The teenagers also filled in questionnaires about their relationship with their parents and grandparents, how well they were supervised   after school and whether they were allowed to meet friends at home.
"Both the quality of family relationships and the structure of families have significant influences on youth drug use," McArdle said in a statement. But he added a strong maternal bond offered the greatest protection against developing drug habits.
The rate of drug abuse among teenagers living with both parents and who bad a good relationship with their mother was 16.6 percent. If either factor was missing the drug abuse rate rose to 32 percent. More than 42 percent of teenagers living in one parent families who did not have a strong bond with their mother used drugs.
Drug prevention campaigns in British schools and on television warn teenagers about the danger of drugs and alcohol but McArdle said no one is undertaking the issue of their parents' responsibility.
(http://edu.china.com/zh _ cn/elearn/english/news/512/20020516/11254954.html)

<question>:
According to McArdle, which is most likely to have the drug abuse problem?

<options>:
A 16-year-old Tom from a happy big family.
B 17-year-old Kate supervised by her single mother.
C 18-year-old Juliet living with her single father.
D 19-year-old Mark cared for by his parents.

<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 young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, hockey, golf, or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
Those who have a passion for climbing high and steep mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women are willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport, not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as tennis and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.
If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team sport". Then we are mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no "matches" between "teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock surface linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.
A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. This sport requires high mental and physical qualities.
A mountain climber continues to improve his skills year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for a man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skills than waste less effort.

<question>:
Why is mountaineering not a game?

<options>:
A Because it is dangerous.
B Because it has no man-made rules.
C Because it is unfamiliar to many people.
D Because so few people go in for this sport.

<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 young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, hockey, golf, or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
Those who have a passion for climbing high and steep mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women are willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport, not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as tennis and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.
If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team sport". Then we are mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no "matches" between "teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock surface linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.
A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. This sport requires high mental and physical qualities.
A mountain climber continues to improve his skills year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for a man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skills than waste less effort.

<question>:
Mountaineering can be called a team sport because   _  .

<options>:
A it is an Olympic event
B teams compete against each other
C there are five climbers on each team
D mountaineering may depend on their opponents  when in danger

<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 young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, hockey, golf, or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
Those who have a passion for climbing high and steep mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women are willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport, not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as tennis and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.
If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team sport". Then we are mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no "matches" between "teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock surface linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.
A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. This sport requires high mental and physical qualities.
A mountain climber continues to improve his skills year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for a man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skills than waste less effort.

<question>:
Mountaineers compete against   _  .

<options>:
A nature
B high mountains
C other mountaineers
D international standards

<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 young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, hockey, golf, or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
Those who have a passion for climbing high and steep mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women are willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport, not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as tennis and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.
If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team sport". Then we are mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no "matches" between "teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock surface linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.
A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. This sport requires high mental and physical qualities.
A mountain climber continues to improve his skills year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for a man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skills than waste less effort.

<question>:
In this passage the author intends to   _  .

<options>:
A tell us to have sports
B introduce us to sports
C tell us to go mountaineering
D introduce us to mountaineering

<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>:
Keeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English.Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic.But remember to work in a way that suits you.It's important to learn from past mistakes as well.Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make-it'll help you avoid making the same ones later.
The time of life may be hard,but you're not alone.You may be busy studying,but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages.Don't let your friendships die.
It's as important to live well as it is to study well.Going to bed no later than 11:30 pm is vital.It puts you in the right mood for the next day.You needn't follow a special diet,but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.
The person who plays well,studies well.Having a lot of schoolwork doesn't mean having to give up other activities.Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself. _ is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.
Besides taking the big exam,you have other choices for college.I took the independent enrollment exam held by Peking University and some other students even were preparing to study abroad.Pay attention to any relevant information you can find,whether it's from school,the news media or other sources.

<question>:
What should you do if you want to keep your friendship fresh?

<options>:
A Have frequent talks with them.
B Always have lunch with them.
C Remain them at some distance.
D Keep connection by some ways.

<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>:
Keeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English.Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic.But remember to work in a way that suits you.It's important to learn from past mistakes as well.Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make-it'll help you avoid making the same ones later.
The time of life may be hard,but you're not alone.You may be busy studying,but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages.Don't let your friendships die.
It's as important to live well as it is to study well.Going to bed no later than 11:30 pm is vital.It puts you in the right mood for the next day.You needn't follow a special diet,but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.
The person who plays well,studies well.Having a lot of schoolwork doesn't mean having to give up other activities.Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself. _ is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.
Besides taking the big exam,you have other choices for college.I took the independent enrollment exam held by Peking University and some other students even were preparing to study abroad.Pay attention to any relevant information you can find,whether it's from school,the news media or other sources.

<question>:
The passage is mainly written by a(n)  _  .

<options>:
A editor
B student
C teacher
D Parent

<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>:
Well-known as gourmets ,the French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich nations,according to a study published on Monday.
The average French person sleeps almost 9 hours every night,more than an hour longer than Japanese and Korean,who sleep the least in a survey of 18 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Despite their siesta habit,Spanish rank only third after Americans, who sleep more than 8.5 hours. And while more and more French people prefer fast-food chains these days or wolf down a sandwich at their desk, they still spend more than two hour's a day eating.
That means their meals are twice as long as those of the average Mexican, who spends just an hour a day on food,the OECD's "Society at a Glance" report on work, health and leisure  in Asia, Europe and North and South America found. The Japanese manage to spend close to 2 hours a day eating and drinking, placing them third behind New Zealanders.
Despite the limited time, Americans spend eating each day---about an hour and a quarter---U.S.obesity  rates are the highest in the 30 members of OECD. The Japanese like to spend their rare free time watching TV or listening to the radio. This takes up 47 percent of leisure time in Japan. Norwegians spend the most time at leisure,just over a quarter of their day,while at the low end,Mexicans spend just 16 percent of their time having fun.
The OECD has 30 members. The survey covers only the countries for which proper figures were available.

<question>:
As to eating time,the CORRECT order is  _  .

<options>:
A The French > New Zealanders> Japanese> Mexicans
B Mexicans> The Japanese > New Zealanders > The French
C The French > The Japanese > New Zealanders > Mexicans
D New Zealanders > The Japanese >Mexicans> The French

<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>:
Well-known as gourmets ,the French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich nations,according to a study published on Monday.
The average French person sleeps almost 9 hours every night,more than an hour longer than Japanese and Korean,who sleep the least in a survey of 18 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Despite their siesta habit,Spanish rank only third after Americans, who sleep more than 8.5 hours. And while more and more French people prefer fast-food chains these days or wolf down a sandwich at their desk, they still spend more than two hour's a day eating.
That means their meals are twice as long as those of the average Mexican, who spends just an hour a day on food,the OECD's "Society at a Glance" report on work, health and leisure  in Asia, Europe and North and South America found. The Japanese manage to spend close to 2 hours a day eating and drinking, placing them third behind New Zealanders.
Despite the limited time, Americans spend eating each day---about an hour and a quarter---U.S.obesity  rates are the highest in the 30 members of OECD. The Japanese like to spend their rare free time watching TV or listening to the radio. This takes up 47 percent of leisure time in Japan. Norwegians spend the most time at leisure,just over a quarter of their day,while at the low end,Mexicans spend just 16 percent of their time having fun.
The OECD has 30 members. The survey covers only the countries for which proper figures were available.

<question>:
In the 30 members of OECD,U.S ranks first at  _

<options>:
A sleeping time
B leisure
C eating time
D obesity-rates

<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>:
Well-known as gourmets ,the French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich nations,according to a study published on Monday.
The average French person sleeps almost 9 hours every night,more than an hour longer than Japanese and Korean,who sleep the least in a survey of 18 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Despite their siesta habit,Spanish rank only third after Americans, who sleep more than 8.5 hours. And while more and more French people prefer fast-food chains these days or wolf down a sandwich at their desk, they still spend more than two hour's a day eating.
That means their meals are twice as long as those of the average Mexican, who spends just an hour a day on food,the OECD's "Society at a Glance" report on work, health and leisure  in Asia, Europe and North and South America found. The Japanese manage to spend close to 2 hours a day eating and drinking, placing them third behind New Zealanders.
Despite the limited time, Americans spend eating each day---about an hour and a quarter---U.S.obesity  rates are the highest in the 30 members of OECD. The Japanese like to spend their rare free time watching TV or listening to the radio. This takes up 47 percent of leisure time in Japan. Norwegians spend the most time at leisure,just over a quarter of their day,while at the low end,Mexicans spend just 16 percent of their time having fun.
The OECD has 30 members. The survey covers only the countries for which proper figures were available.

<question>:
The main purpose of the text is  _  .

<options>:
A to show which country spends the least time on sleeping
B to tell us the French is leisure-loving gourmets
C to show a survey about the time of leisure,sleeping,eating in some countries
D to make a comparison to find out the best living styles of OECD countries

<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>:
Well-known as gourmets ,the French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich nations,according to a study published on Monday.
The average French person sleeps almost 9 hours every night,more than an hour longer than Japanese and Korean,who sleep the least in a survey of 18 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Despite their siesta habit,Spanish rank only third after Americans, who sleep more than 8.5 hours. And while more and more French people prefer fast-food chains these days or wolf down a sandwich at their desk, they still spend more than two hour's a day eating.
That means their meals are twice as long as those of the average Mexican, who spends just an hour a day on food,the OECD's "Society at a Glance" report on work, health and leisure  in Asia, Europe and North and South America found. The Japanese manage to spend close to 2 hours a day eating and drinking, placing them third behind New Zealanders.
Despite the limited time, Americans spend eating each day---about an hour and a quarter---U.S.obesity  rates are the highest in the 30 members of OECD. The Japanese like to spend their rare free time watching TV or listening to the radio. This takes up 47 percent of leisure time in Japan. Norwegians spend the most time at leisure,just over a quarter of their day,while at the low end,Mexicans spend just 16 percent of their time having fun.
The OECD has 30 members. The survey covers only the countries for which proper figures were available.

<question>:
How does the author develop the whole text ?

<options>:
A By analysing cause and effect.
B By making comparisons.
C By making predictions.
D By following the time 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>:
A thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket  at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the & 25,000 prize, managed to trace him, and handed over the cash.
The robbery happened when maths professor Vinicio Sabbatucci, 58, was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, who stopped to "help" stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern prefix = st1 /Italy.
The next day, he saw the lottery results on TV and, taking out the ticket, realized it was a winner. He claimed the 60 million lire  prize.  _ Finally, he decided he could not keep the money despite having been robbed. He advertised in newspapers and on radio, saying: "I'm trying to find the man who robbed me. I have 60 million for him--a lottery winner. Please meet me. Anonymity  guaranteed."
Professor Sabbatucci received hundreds of calls from people hoping to trick him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he recognized --- and he arranged to meet the man in a park. The robber, a 35-year-old unemployed father of two, gave back the suitcase and burst into tears. He could not believe what was happening. "Why didn't you keep the money?" he asked. The professor replied: "I couldn't because it's not mine." Then he walked off,  _ the thief's offer of a reward.

<question>:
Hundreds of people phoned professor Sabbatucci because they   _  .

<options>:
A wanted to make fun of him
B hoped to get the money
C knew who the robber was
D lost the lottery ticket

<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 thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket  at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the & 25,000 prize, managed to trace him, and handed over the cash.
The robbery happened when maths professor Vinicio Sabbatucci, 58, was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, who stopped to "help" stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern prefix = st1 /Italy.
The next day, he saw the lottery results on TV and, taking out the ticket, realized it was a winner. He claimed the 60 million lire  prize.  _ Finally, he decided he could not keep the money despite having been robbed. He advertised in newspapers and on radio, saying: "I'm trying to find the man who robbed me. I have 60 million for him--a lottery winner. Please meet me. Anonymity  guaranteed."
Professor Sabbatucci received hundreds of calls from people hoping to trick him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he recognized --- and he arranged to meet the man in a park. The robber, a 35-year-old unemployed father of two, gave back the suitcase and burst into tears. He could not believe what was happening. "Why didn't you keep the money?" he asked. The professor replied: "I couldn't because it's not mine." Then he walked off,  _ the thief's offer of a reward.

<question>:
What might be the headline for the news   _  .

<options>:
A A Robber's Lucky Day
B A Popular Maths Professor
C A Magic Lottery
D A Reward of Honesty

<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>:
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts,so people can live and grow food.They are learning a lot about the deserts.But more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.
Why is more and more land becoming desert?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.
Some places on the earth don't get much rain. But they still don't become deserts. This is because some green plants are growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. When a bit of rain falls, the plants hold the water. Without plants, the land can become desert more easily.

<question>:
Deserts   _   .

<options>:
A never have any plants or animals in them
B can all be turned into good land before long
C are becoming smaller and smaller
D get very little rain

<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>:
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts,so people can live and grow food.They are learning a lot about the deserts.But more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.
Why is more and more land becoming desert?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.
Some places on the earth don't get much rain. But they still don't become deserts. This is because some green plants are growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. When a bit of rain falls, the plants hold the water. Without plants, the land can become desert more easily.

<question>:
Small green plants are very important to dry places because   _   .

<options>:
A they don't let the sun make the earth even drier
B they don't let the wind blow the soil away
C they hold water
D All 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>:
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts,so people can live and grow food.They are learning a lot about the deserts.But more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.
Why is more and more land becoming desert?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.
Some places on the earth don't get much rain. But they still don't become deserts. This is because some green plants are growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. When a bit of rain falls, the plants hold the water. Without plants, the land can become desert more easily.

<question>:
Land is becoming desert little by little because   _  .

<options>:
A plants can't grow there
B there is not enough rain
C people haven't done what scientists wish them to do
D scientists know little about the deserts

<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>:
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts,so people can live and grow food.They are learning a lot about the deserts.But more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.
Why is more and more land becoming desert?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.
Some places on the earth don't get much rain. But they still don't become deserts. This is because some green plants are growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier. Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. When a bit of rain falls, the plants hold the water. Without plants, the land can become desert more easily.

<question>:
Why is more and more land becoming desert according to this passage?

<options>:
A Earthquakes make deserts.
B Wind makes deserts.
C Lack of water makes deserts.
D People make deserts.

<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 man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
"Your request is out of the question," the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
"And why do you want to do that?" the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. "Because more and more people are listening to my department's programmes. There's great demand for them," he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures   proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. "Well," he finally said, "I may have made a small mistake." Robert noticed the word "may." He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

<question>:
In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of

<options>:
A Robert's department's programmes
B EBC programmes
C EBC money
D both B and C

<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 man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
"Your request is out of the question," the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
"And why do you want to do that?" the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. "Because more and more people are listening to my department's programmes. There's great demand for them," he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures   proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. "Well," he finally said, "I may have made a small mistake." Robert noticed the word "may." He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

<question>:
"Your request is out of the question."Here "out of the question"means

<options>:
A without any question
B with some question
C impossible
D possible

<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 man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
"Your request is out of the question," the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
"And why do you want to do that?" the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. "Because more and more people are listening to my department's programmes. There's great demand for them," he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures   proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. "Well," he finally said, "I may have made a small mistake." Robert noticed the word "may." He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

<question>:
Robert decided to make more programmes because

<options>:
A he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners
B "the FC" disliked him
C the members of his department wanted him to do so
D he wanted to show himself off

<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 man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
"Your request is out of the question," the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
"And why do you want to do that?" the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. "Because more and more people are listening to my department's programmes. There's great demand for them," he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures   proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. "Well," he finally said, "I may have made a small mistake." Robert noticed the word "may." He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

<question>:
Why were more and more people listening to Robert's programmes?

<options>:
A Because he always lost his temper
B Because he disliked "the FC"
C Because the programmes were rich and to the taste of the listeners
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>:
The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him "the FC" for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
"Your request is out of the question," the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
"And why do you want to do that?" the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. "Because more and more people are listening to my department's programmes. There's great demand for them," he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures   proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. "Well," he finally said, "I may have made a small mistake." Robert noticed the word "may." He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

<question>:
Who do you think won the argument in the end?

<options>:
A The Financial Controller
B Robert
C Nobody
D The listeners

<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 don't want to upset you, but nobody can ever find out what day is going to be the last. And so it's better to live each day of your life as if it is the last. I'm not telling you to quit your job and spend all your money on traveling. But you can live your life to its fullest by adding some simple things to each day. It doesn't matter what is going on, but it does matter how you feel about it. Here is my recipe for the best day on Earth!
A Handful of Happiness
Where can you find it? Take a look inside of yourself! Happiness doesn't come from the outside, it is within you. Each moment your life gives you a lot of opportunities to be happy. If you want to see them, you will. If you don't, it's up to you.
A Handful of Love
Love is the harmony of your soul. A little love can make a big difference to the whole world. We are one. Everyone and everything deserve your love as well as you do.
A Handful of Dreams
Feel free to dream big dreams and make small steps towards them. You are the creator of your life. Every time you are doing something to achieve your goals you are growing.
A Handful of Creativity
Try to be creative in everything you do. Try to do your best every time you are doing something. Do not be afraid to use your imagination. It's such a pleasure to do something new. Feel the joy of creation!
A Handful of Magic
Do you believe in magic? Well, you should. Life is full of miracles. In fact, life itself is a big miracle. There are so many things that are beyond our understanding.
-- Albert Einstein
Celebrate every day of your life! Let the spirit of holiday fill each corner of your heart. Why not? You live your life to its fullest and move towards your dreams!

<question>:
What does the author advise people to do?

<options>:
A Spend all your money on traveling.
B Find happiness inside yourself.
C Love others more than yourself.
D Do not use much imagination.

<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 don't want to upset you, but nobody can ever find out what day is going to be the last. And so it's better to live each day of your life as if it is the last. I'm not telling you to quit your job and spend all your money on traveling. But you can live your life to its fullest by adding some simple things to each day. It doesn't matter what is going on, but it does matter how you feel about it. Here is my recipe for the best day on Earth!
A Handful of Happiness
Where can you find it? Take a look inside of yourself! Happiness doesn't come from the outside, it is within you. Each moment your life gives you a lot of opportunities to be happy. If you want to see them, you will. If you don't, it's up to you.
A Handful of Love
Love is the harmony of your soul. A little love can make a big difference to the whole world. We are one. Everyone and everything deserve your love as well as you do.
A Handful of Dreams
Feel free to dream big dreams and make small steps towards them. You are the creator of your life. Every time you are doing something to achieve your goals you are growing.
A Handful of Creativity
Try to be creative in everything you do. Try to do your best every time you are doing something. Do not be afraid to use your imagination. It's such a pleasure to do something new. Feel the joy of creation!
A Handful of Magic
Do you believe in magic? Well, you should. Life is full of miracles. In fact, life itself is a big miracle. There are so many things that are beyond our understanding.
-- Albert Einstein
Celebrate every day of your life! Let the spirit of holiday fill each corner of your heart. Why not? You live your life to its fullest and move towards your dreams!

<question>:
It can be concluded that to realize your big dreams, you need    _   .

<options>:
A to keep trying step by step
B to grow up
C to feel free
D to create your life

<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 don't want to upset you, but nobody can ever find out what day is going to be the last. And so it's better to live each day of your life as if it is the last. I'm not telling you to quit your job and spend all your money on traveling. But you can live your life to its fullest by adding some simple things to each day. It doesn't matter what is going on, but it does matter how you feel about it. Here is my recipe for the best day on Earth!
A Handful of Happiness
Where can you find it? Take a look inside of yourself! Happiness doesn't come from the outside, it is within you. Each moment your life gives you a lot of opportunities to be happy. If you want to see them, you will. If you don't, it's up to you.
A Handful of Love
Love is the harmony of your soul. A little love can make a big difference to the whole world. We are one. Everyone and everything deserve your love as well as you do.
A Handful of Dreams
Feel free to dream big dreams and make small steps towards them. You are the creator of your life. Every time you are doing something to achieve your goals you are growing.
A Handful of Creativity
Try to be creative in everything you do. Try to do your best every time you are doing something. Do not be afraid to use your imagination. It's such a pleasure to do something new. Feel the joy of creation!
A Handful of Magic
Do you believe in magic? Well, you should. Life is full of miracles. In fact, life itself is a big miracle. There are so many things that are beyond our understanding.
-- Albert Einstein
Celebrate every day of your life! Let the spirit of holiday fill each corner of your heart. Why not? You live your life to its fullest and move towards your dreams!

<question>:
Which can be the best title of the passage?

<options>:
A How to know your last day?
B How to live a best day?
C How to make your life miracle?
D How to realize your dreams?

<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>:
Hot words on the Internet don't stay hot for long. "Geili" and "fuyun", last year's biggest linguistic innovations, are practically prehistoric in Internet terms. What's buzzing now is "hold steady"
The term comes from a segment   on the Taiwanese TV show
which features Miss Lin(Xie Yilin) giving a lecture on how to behave like a fashion queen at parties or on the bus. The extremely funny lecture is mainly an over-the-top mockery  of the fashion world, but Miss Lin makes a point: We need to hold steady in pressure-filled or embarrassing situations.
Holding steady, Internet slang for "staying poised", is one of the qualities the public has been looking for lately as pressures on marriage, work and money can easily drive people crazy. The quality was demonstrated by a girl named Su Miaoling this year. The contestant in the TV singing competition
carried herself with an air of confidence on stage and kept her cool when others got anxious. "I like your poise . Very few contestants on this stage can keep calm like you do," said one of the show's judges, Hu Haiquan, to Su. Internet users dubbed Su "Sister Poise".
Poise is also appreciated in Western culture as an essential quality of a well-mannered person. Each year, the National League of Junior Cotillions of the US releases a list of the Ten Best Mannered People. Kate Middleton made it onto the list in 2011 "for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight". The Duchess of Cambridge was also acclaimed earlier this year for her remarkable poise at the royal wedding.
Good news for many, poise is not genetic----it can be acquired with a bit of effort. A personal growth guidance gives tips on how to stay poised. "Take a few deep breaths when you are facing a situation that tests your patience; practice yoga regularly to calm your nerves; use self-affirmation by saying 'I choose to be calm in any situation'; write down your affirmation daily to imprint the goal," reads the site.

<question>:
According to the passage, what does "hold steady" mean?

<options>:
A well balanced
B hold still
C remain stable
D keep calm

<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>:
Hot words on the Internet don't stay hot for long. "Geili" and "fuyun", last year's biggest linguistic innovations, are practically prehistoric in Internet terms. What's buzzing now is "hold steady"
The term comes from a segment   on the Taiwanese TV show
which features Miss Lin(Xie Yilin) giving a lecture on how to behave like a fashion queen at parties or on the bus. The extremely funny lecture is mainly an over-the-top mockery  of the fashion world, but Miss Lin makes a point: We need to hold steady in pressure-filled or embarrassing situations.
Holding steady, Internet slang for "staying poised", is one of the qualities the public has been looking for lately as pressures on marriage, work and money can easily drive people crazy. The quality was demonstrated by a girl named Su Miaoling this year. The contestant in the TV singing competition
carried herself with an air of confidence on stage and kept her cool when others got anxious. "I like your poise . Very few contestants on this stage can keep calm like you do," said one of the show's judges, Hu Haiquan, to Su. Internet users dubbed Su "Sister Poise".
Poise is also appreciated in Western culture as an essential quality of a well-mannered person. Each year, the National League of Junior Cotillions of the US releases a list of the Ten Best Mannered People. Kate Middleton made it onto the list in 2011 "for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight". The Duchess of Cambridge was also acclaimed earlier this year for her remarkable poise at the royal wedding.
Good news for many, poise is not genetic----it can be acquired with a bit of effort. A personal growth guidance gives tips on how to stay poised. "Take a few deep breaths when you are facing a situation that tests your patience; practice yoga regularly to calm your nerves; use self-affirmation by saying 'I choose to be calm in any situation'; write down your affirmation daily to imprint the goal," reads the site.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is NOT true?

<options>:
A Poise isn't born with people, so it can be acquired.
B Under different pressures, people hope to keep calm.
C "Hold steady" comes from a lecture given by a fashion queen.
D In western culture, holding steady is a quality of well-mannered 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>:
Hot words on the Internet don't stay hot for long. "Geili" and "fuyun", last year's biggest linguistic innovations, are practically prehistoric in Internet terms. What's buzzing now is "hold steady"
The term comes from a segment   on the Taiwanese TV show
which features Miss Lin(Xie Yilin) giving a lecture on how to behave like a fashion queen at parties or on the bus. The extremely funny lecture is mainly an over-the-top mockery  of the fashion world, but Miss Lin makes a point: We need to hold steady in pressure-filled or embarrassing situations.
Holding steady, Internet slang for "staying poised", is one of the qualities the public has been looking for lately as pressures on marriage, work and money can easily drive people crazy. The quality was demonstrated by a girl named Su Miaoling this year. The contestant in the TV singing competition
carried herself with an air of confidence on stage and kept her cool when others got anxious. "I like your poise . Very few contestants on this stage can keep calm like you do," said one of the show's judges, Hu Haiquan, to Su. Internet users dubbed Su "Sister Poise".
Poise is also appreciated in Western culture as an essential quality of a well-mannered person. Each year, the National League of Junior Cotillions of the US releases a list of the Ten Best Mannered People. Kate Middleton made it onto the list in 2011 "for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight". The Duchess of Cambridge was also acclaimed earlier this year for her remarkable poise at the royal wedding.
Good news for many, poise is not genetic----it can be acquired with a bit of effort. A personal growth guidance gives tips on how to stay poised. "Take a few deep breaths when you are facing a situation that tests your patience; practice yoga regularly to calm your nerves; use self-affirmation by saying 'I choose to be calm in any situation'; write down your affirmation daily to imprint the goal," reads the site.

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT the way to hold steady?

<options>:
A learn to use self-encouragement.
B Write the goals to be achieved
C Practice yoga regularly to calm your nerves.
D Take deep breaths when facing difficult situations.

<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>:
Hot words on the Internet don't stay hot for long. "Geili" and "fuyun", last year's biggest linguistic innovations, are practically prehistoric in Internet terms. What's buzzing now is "hold steady"
The term comes from a segment   on the Taiwanese TV show
which features Miss Lin(Xie Yilin) giving a lecture on how to behave like a fashion queen at parties or on the bus. The extremely funny lecture is mainly an over-the-top mockery  of the fashion world, but Miss Lin makes a point: We need to hold steady in pressure-filled or embarrassing situations.
Holding steady, Internet slang for "staying poised", is one of the qualities the public has been looking for lately as pressures on marriage, work and money can easily drive people crazy. The quality was demonstrated by a girl named Su Miaoling this year. The contestant in the TV singing competition
carried herself with an air of confidence on stage and kept her cool when others got anxious. "I like your poise . Very few contestants on this stage can keep calm like you do," said one of the show's judges, Hu Haiquan, to Su. Internet users dubbed Su "Sister Poise".
Poise is also appreciated in Western culture as an essential quality of a well-mannered person. Each year, the National League of Junior Cotillions of the US releases a list of the Ten Best Mannered People. Kate Middleton made it onto the list in 2011 "for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight". The Duchess of Cambridge was also acclaimed earlier this year for her remarkable poise at the royal wedding.
Good news for many, poise is not genetic----it can be acquired with a bit of effort. A personal growth guidance gives tips on how to stay poised. "Take a few deep breaths when you are facing a situation that tests your patience; practice yoga regularly to calm your nerves; use self-affirmation by saying 'I choose to be calm in any situation'; write down your affirmation daily to imprint the goal," reads the site.

<question>:
The purpose of this passage is to   _   .

<options>:
A introduce the Internet hot term "hold steady"
B tell funny stories about how to hold steady
C demonstrate how to keep calm under pressure
D give advice on how to keep cool in daily life

<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>:
Faced with a life-changing tragedy, it would be easy for Martha Clements to focus on the negative. But that's not her way. Five years after losing her vision, Clements is back doing what she loves.
"It is long, Kathy," Clements says, running her hands down the length of her client's hair. Kathy Braga is letting it grow. It now hangs below her shoulders and down her back, and all she wants is a trim , so she asks Clements to show her how much an inch would be. Clements pulls a ruler from a drawer and holds it up to Braga's hair in front near her face. "Right here. An inch will be right here at your chin."
Clements was in this career for about 10 years before losing her vision. Now, when she begins cutting, it's easy to forget that Clements is completely blind. She carefully compares the length of each strand of hair. Though confident of her sense of touch, she at times asks her client to be her eyes and check her work.
After a careful inspection, Braga gives her approval. And after Clements blows her hair dry, she remarks, "You made me younger. I love it."
Clements had been doing Braga's hair for years before she became blind. Braga is proud to say she was Clements' first customer after she lost her vision.
"She sat me in the kitchen. It was dark, and she said ,' Are you ready?' I said, 'I'm ready.' And that is when she took this thing, and she said, ' Look and see if there is hair on the ground,' and I said ,' Yes, there is .' And she said, 'Okay, I have the right end of the thing."
Clements was 42 years old when she suffered a pulmonary embolism   that cost her sight. "I was dead for 20 minutes first and then half an hour, and the lack of oxygen killed my optical  nerve." The last thing Clements remembered that day was the ambulance coming to get her. "I couldn't breathe. The next thing I remembered was waking up three days later, blind, in the hospital."
Her ribs had been broken, when they treated her. Her shoulder was dislocated. She had to undergo nine months of physical treatment.
"It was the hardest time in my life," she says. "Everything changed in my life: distance, smell, and sound. My kids didn't sound the same. My husband didn't sound the same too. I didn't know my home. It took me three months to find the coffee table."
 Once a month, a teacher from the Virginia Center for the Blind came to her home in Woodbridge, about 40 kilometers from Washington. But Clements was eager to learn more. So in 2008, she left her husband and sons, to go to the Virginia School for the Blind in Richmond for a nine-month program. "My plan was to be able to do for my family again, to do what I like to do, cook, clean, make phone calls."
 She learned basic skills like how to walk with a cane, how to listen and how to eat different foods. There were classes in Braille, computer skills and using different gadgets designed for the blind. Graduates of the program are expected to leave with not only life skills, but a marketable skill as well.
"My teacher asked me why I wouldn't do hair. I said, ' Hello. Blind. No, no, no.' I was scared  to think I could even do it."
But gradually, Clements gained confidence and by the time she graduated, had styled 100 heads of hair at the school. "People from headquarters came, people from the library, students, secretaries, teachers, and friends came. Everybody came and let me do their hair," Clements says.
Three days a week she leaves home to volunteer at the House of Mercy, a Catholic service organization that provides clothing, food and other support to the poor.
Kellie Ross, executive director of the House of Mercy, remembered when Clements first showed up with her friend, Kathy Braga, to offer her help.
At first, she had no idea Clements was blind. "As she started to walk I realized she couldn't see, " Ross recalls. "She could have taken that tragic experience of losing her sight and gone inward, but instead she used that experience to help other people who are suffering."
Clements says she feels blessed to day, five years after her brush with death. "I thank the Lord every day for my blindness, because I'm alive," she says. "I could have been dead. I'm alive. I'm healthy, and that is what matters."

<question>:
What was Clements before she lost her sight?

<options>:
A A teacher.
B A hairstylist.
C An engineer.
D A volunteer.
:,,regular

<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>:
Faced with a life-changing tragedy, it would be easy for Martha Clements to focus on the negative. But that's not her way. Five years after losing her vision, Clements is back doing what she loves.
"It is long, Kathy," Clements says, running her hands down the length of her client's hair. Kathy Braga is letting it grow. It now hangs below her shoulders and down her back, and all she wants is a trim , so she asks Clements to show her how much an inch would be. Clements pulls a ruler from a drawer and holds it up to Braga's hair in front near her face. "Right here. An inch will be right here at your chin."
Clements was in this career for about 10 years before losing her vision. Now, when she begins cutting, it's easy to forget that Clements is completely blind. She carefully compares the length of each strand of hair. Though confident of her sense of touch, she at times asks her client to be her eyes and check her work.
After a careful inspection, Braga gives her approval. And after Clements blows her hair dry, she remarks, "You made me younger. I love it."
Clements had been doing Braga's hair for years before she became blind. Braga is proud to say she was Clements' first customer after she lost her vision.
"She sat me in the kitchen. It was dark, and she said ,' Are you ready?' I said, 'I'm ready.' And that is when she took this thing, and she said, ' Look and see if there is hair on the ground,' and I said ,' Yes, there is .' And she said, 'Okay, I have the right end of the thing."
Clements was 42 years old when she suffered a pulmonary embolism   that cost her sight. "I was dead for 20 minutes first and then half an hour, and the lack of oxygen killed my optical  nerve." The last thing Clements remembered that day was the ambulance coming to get her. "I couldn't breathe. The next thing I remembered was waking up three days later, blind, in the hospital."
Her ribs had been broken, when they treated her. Her shoulder was dislocated. She had to undergo nine months of physical treatment.
"It was the hardest time in my life," she says. "Everything changed in my life: distance, smell, and sound. My kids didn't sound the same. My husband didn't sound the same too. I didn't know my home. It took me three months to find the coffee table."
 Once a month, a teacher from the Virginia Center for the Blind came to her home in Woodbridge, about 40 kilometers from Washington. But Clements was eager to learn more. So in 2008, she left her husband and sons, to go to the Virginia School for the Blind in Richmond for a nine-month program. "My plan was to be able to do for my family again, to do what I like to do, cook, clean, make phone calls."
 She learned basic skills like how to walk with a cane, how to listen and how to eat different foods. There were classes in Braille, computer skills and using different gadgets designed for the blind. Graduates of the program are expected to leave with not only life skills, but a marketable skill as well.
"My teacher asked me why I wouldn't do hair. I said, ' Hello. Blind. No, no, no.' I was scared  to think I could even do it."
But gradually, Clements gained confidence and by the time she graduated, had styled 100 heads of hair at the school. "People from headquarters came, people from the library, students, secretaries, teachers, and friends came. Everybody came and let me do their hair," Clements says.
Three days a week she leaves home to volunteer at the House of Mercy, a Catholic service organization that provides clothing, food and other support to the poor.
Kellie Ross, executive director of the House of Mercy, remembered when Clements first showed up with her friend, Kathy Braga, to offer her help.
At first, she had no idea Clements was blind. "As she started to walk I realized she couldn't see, " Ross recalls. "She could have taken that tragic experience of losing her sight and gone inward, but instead she used that experience to help other people who are suffering."
Clements says she feels blessed to day, five years after her brush with death. "I thank the Lord every day for my blindness, because I'm alive," she says. "I could have been dead. I'm alive. I'm healthy, and that is what matters."

<question>:
To judge the length of the hair of her clients, Clements mainly depends on   _  .

<options>:
A some handy tools
B their detailed descriptions
C her sense of touch
D Kathy Braga's guidance
:

<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>:
Faced with a life-changing tragedy, it would be easy for Martha Clements to focus on the negative. But that's not her way. Five years after losing her vision, Clements is back doing what she loves.
"It is long, Kathy," Clements says, running her hands down the length of her client's hair. Kathy Braga is letting it grow. It now hangs below her shoulders and down her back, and all she wants is a trim , so she asks Clements to show her how much an inch would be. Clements pulls a ruler from a drawer and holds it up to Braga's hair in front near her face. "Right here. An inch will be right here at your chin."
Clements was in this career for about 10 years before losing her vision. Now, when she begins cutting, it's easy to forget that Clements is completely blind. She carefully compares the length of each strand of hair. Though confident of her sense of touch, she at times asks her client to be her eyes and check her work.
After a careful inspection, Braga gives her approval. And after Clements blows her hair dry, she remarks, "You made me younger. I love it."
Clements had been doing Braga's hair for years before she became blind. Braga is proud to say she was Clements' first customer after she lost her vision.
"She sat me in the kitchen. It was dark, and she said ,' Are you ready?' I said, 'I'm ready.' And that is when she took this thing, and she said, ' Look and see if there is hair on the ground,' and I said ,' Yes, there is .' And she said, 'Okay, I have the right end of the thing."
Clements was 42 years old when she suffered a pulmonary embolism   that cost her sight. "I was dead for 20 minutes first and then half an hour, and the lack of oxygen killed my optical  nerve." The last thing Clements remembered that day was the ambulance coming to get her. "I couldn't breathe. The next thing I remembered was waking up three days later, blind, in the hospital."
Her ribs had been broken, when they treated her. Her shoulder was dislocated. She had to undergo nine months of physical treatment.
"It was the hardest time in my life," she says. "Everything changed in my life: distance, smell, and sound. My kids didn't sound the same. My husband didn't sound the same too. I didn't know my home. It took me three months to find the coffee table."
 Once a month, a teacher from the Virginia Center for the Blind came to her home in Woodbridge, about 40 kilometers from Washington. But Clements was eager to learn more. So in 2008, she left her husband and sons, to go to the Virginia School for the Blind in Richmond for a nine-month program. "My plan was to be able to do for my family again, to do what I like to do, cook, clean, make phone calls."
 She learned basic skills like how to walk with a cane, how to listen and how to eat different foods. There were classes in Braille, computer skills and using different gadgets designed for the blind. Graduates of the program are expected to leave with not only life skills, but a marketable skill as well.
"My teacher asked me why I wouldn't do hair. I said, ' Hello. Blind. No, no, no.' I was scared  to think I could even do it."
But gradually, Clements gained confidence and by the time she graduated, had styled 100 heads of hair at the school. "People from headquarters came, people from the library, students, secretaries, teachers, and friends came. Everybody came and let me do their hair," Clements says.
Three days a week she leaves home to volunteer at the House of Mercy, a Catholic service organization that provides clothing, food and other support to the poor.
Kellie Ross, executive director of the House of Mercy, remembered when Clements first showed up with her friend, Kathy Braga, to offer her help.
At first, she had no idea Clements was blind. "As she started to walk I realized she couldn't see, " Ross recalls. "She could have taken that tragic experience of losing her sight and gone inward, but instead she used that experience to help other people who are suffering."
Clements says she feels blessed to day, five years after her brush with death. "I thank the Lord every day for my blindness, because I'm alive," she says. "I could have been dead. I'm alive. I'm healthy, and that is what matters."

<question>:
What can we learn about Kathy Braga?

<options>:
A She used to be a regular client of Clements.
B She follows Clements to do volunteering work every week.
C She was the first to encourage Clements to try hairstyling.
D She always pretends to be satisfied with Clements' skill.
:

<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>:
Faced with a life-changing tragedy, it would be easy for Martha Clements to focus on the negative. But that's not her way. Five years after losing her vision, Clements is back doing what she loves.
"It is long, Kathy," Clements says, running her hands down the length of her client's hair. Kathy Braga is letting it grow. It now hangs below her shoulders and down her back, and all she wants is a trim , so she asks Clements to show her how much an inch would be. Clements pulls a ruler from a drawer and holds it up to Braga's hair in front near her face. "Right here. An inch will be right here at your chin."
Clements was in this career for about 10 years before losing her vision. Now, when she begins cutting, it's easy to forget that Clements is completely blind. She carefully compares the length of each strand of hair. Though confident of her sense of touch, she at times asks her client to be her eyes and check her work.
After a careful inspection, Braga gives her approval. And after Clements blows her hair dry, she remarks, "You made me younger. I love it."
Clements had been doing Braga's hair for years before she became blind. Braga is proud to say she was Clements' first customer after she lost her vision.
"She sat me in the kitchen. It was dark, and she said ,' Are you ready?' I said, 'I'm ready.' And that is when she took this thing, and she said, ' Look and see if there is hair on the ground,' and I said ,' Yes, there is .' And she said, 'Okay, I have the right end of the thing."
Clements was 42 years old when she suffered a pulmonary embolism   that cost her sight. "I was dead for 20 minutes first and then half an hour, and the lack of oxygen killed my optical  nerve." The last thing Clements remembered that day was the ambulance coming to get her. "I couldn't breathe. The next thing I remembered was waking up three days later, blind, in the hospital."
Her ribs had been broken, when they treated her. Her shoulder was dislocated. She had to undergo nine months of physical treatment.
"It was the hardest time in my life," she says. "Everything changed in my life: distance, smell, and sound. My kids didn't sound the same. My husband didn't sound the same too. I didn't know my home. It took me three months to find the coffee table."
 Once a month, a teacher from the Virginia Center for the Blind came to her home in Woodbridge, about 40 kilometers from Washington. But Clements was eager to learn more. So in 2008, she left her husband and sons, to go to the Virginia School for the Blind in Richmond for a nine-month program. "My plan was to be able to do for my family again, to do what I like to do, cook, clean, make phone calls."
 She learned basic skills like how to walk with a cane, how to listen and how to eat different foods. There were classes in Braille, computer skills and using different gadgets designed for the blind. Graduates of the program are expected to leave with not only life skills, but a marketable skill as well.
"My teacher asked me why I wouldn't do hair. I said, ' Hello. Blind. No, no, no.' I was scared  to think I could even do it."
But gradually, Clements gained confidence and by the time she graduated, had styled 100 heads of hair at the school. "People from headquarters came, people from the library, students, secretaries, teachers, and friends came. Everybody came and let me do their hair," Clements says.
Three days a week she leaves home to volunteer at the House of Mercy, a Catholic service organization that provides clothing, food and other support to the poor.
Kellie Ross, executive director of the House of Mercy, remembered when Clements first showed up with her friend, Kathy Braga, to offer her help.
At first, she had no idea Clements was blind. "As she started to walk I realized she couldn't see, " Ross recalls. "She could have taken that tragic experience of losing her sight and gone inward, but instead she used that experience to help other people who are suffering."
Clements says she feels blessed to day, five years after her brush with death. "I thank the Lord every day for my blindness, because I'm alive," she says. "I could have been dead. I'm alive. I'm healthy, and that is what matters."

<question>:
When she lost her sight, Clements found that   _  .

<options>:
A her family became hopeless and discouraged
B her other senses had also been affected
C her kids and husband began to treat her differently
D she lost interest in speaking to her family members
:

<answer>: