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

<passage>:
When I first arrived in Taiwan to teach English, I had already taken several courses in university on Mandarin Chinese. I had done well in those courses and enjoyed them very much. I thought I would be able to have a conversation with Chinese speakers and improve my Chinese in the process.
However, as soon as I settled in Taiwan I became afraid to speak. Seeing all of the signs written in Chinese, constantly overhearing long streams of spoken Chinese, and seeing the effortless fluency of some foreigners who had been there for a while, I began to doubt my own ability to speak Chinese. It's proved that things were different outside of the classroom.
What really happened to me was what happens every day to Chinese language learners. I became afraid and nervous at the foreignness of the language. Something happened a few weeks later. I tried to spend a lot of time in public, and the sound of spoken Chinese was becoming more ordinary to me. Despite the fact that I had not been practicing my Chinese and I had not consulted my vocabulary flashcards. I begin to notice some words that I recognized from my courses in university. At first, I heard only one word. "dianhua"- telephone. After that, I begin hearing other words. Sometimes, I would hear a couple of words in one sentence.
More and more words began to stand out to me. I started studying Chinese characters and began to be able to read small blocks of text in the advertisements. When I really began speaking in Chinese to Chinese people I met, I began to learn Chinese fast and the smiles that I received in return were a fantastic reward for the work that I had done in learning the language. It was a great feeling to order food from a restaurant in Chinese, or to make a comment about the weather to the lady who works at the bank.

<question>:
What can we conclude from the passage?

<options>:
A The author is sharing his Spoken Chinese experience.
B The author is a fearful and cautious man.
C The author didn't get good grades at university.
D The author couldn't adjust to the life of Taiwan.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
When I first arrived in Taiwan to teach English, I had already taken several courses in university on Mandarin Chinese. I had done well in those courses and enjoyed them very much. I thought I would be able to have a conversation with Chinese speakers and improve my Chinese in the process.
However, as soon as I settled in Taiwan I became afraid to speak. Seeing all of the signs written in Chinese, constantly overhearing long streams of spoken Chinese, and seeing the effortless fluency of some foreigners who had been there for a while, I began to doubt my own ability to speak Chinese. It's proved that things were different outside of the classroom.
What really happened to me was what happens every day to Chinese language learners. I became afraid and nervous at the foreignness of the language. Something happened a few weeks later. I tried to spend a lot of time in public, and the sound of spoken Chinese was becoming more ordinary to me. Despite the fact that I had not been practicing my Chinese and I had not consulted my vocabulary flashcards. I begin to notice some words that I recognized from my courses in university. At first, I heard only one word. "dianhua"- telephone. After that, I begin hearing other words. Sometimes, I would hear a couple of words in one sentence.
More and more words began to stand out to me. I started studying Chinese characters and began to be able to read small blocks of text in the advertisements. When I really began speaking in Chinese to Chinese people I met, I began to learn Chinese fast and the smiles that I received in return were a fantastic reward for the work that I had done in learning the language. It was a great feeling to order food from a restaurant in Chinese, or to make a comment about the weather to the lady who works at the bank.

<question>:
According to the passage we know that  _  .

<options>:
A Chinese dishes and weather attract the author deeply.
B the author thought he could talk with Chinese in mandarin before he arrived in Taiwan.
C the author failed to improve his spoken Chinese.
D the language in reality is just the same as that taught in classroom.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
When I first arrived in Taiwan to teach English, I had already taken several courses in university on Mandarin Chinese. I had done well in those courses and enjoyed them very much. I thought I would be able to have a conversation with Chinese speakers and improve my Chinese in the process.
However, as soon as I settled in Taiwan I became afraid to speak. Seeing all of the signs written in Chinese, constantly overhearing long streams of spoken Chinese, and seeing the effortless fluency of some foreigners who had been there for a while, I began to doubt my own ability to speak Chinese. It's proved that things were different outside of the classroom.
What really happened to me was what happens every day to Chinese language learners. I became afraid and nervous at the foreignness of the language. Something happened a few weeks later. I tried to spend a lot of time in public, and the sound of spoken Chinese was becoming more ordinary to me. Despite the fact that I had not been practicing my Chinese and I had not consulted my vocabulary flashcards. I begin to notice some words that I recognized from my courses in university. At first, I heard only one word. "dianhua"- telephone. After that, I begin hearing other words. Sometimes, I would hear a couple of words in one sentence.
More and more words began to stand out to me. I started studying Chinese characters and began to be able to read small blocks of text in the advertisements. When I really began speaking in Chinese to Chinese people I met, I began to learn Chinese fast and the smiles that I received in return were a fantastic reward for the work that I had done in learning the language. It was a great feeling to order food from a restaurant in Chinese, or to make a comment about the weather to the lady who works at the bank.

<question>:
Why does the author doubt his ability to speak Chinese at first?

<options>:
A Everything in Taiwan is different from that in America.
B People often misunderstand the author on purpose.
C Other foreigners can't communicate with him.
D He has difficulty understanding the native 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>:
When I first arrived in Taiwan to teach English, I had already taken several courses in university on Mandarin Chinese. I had done well in those courses and enjoyed them very much. I thought I would be able to have a conversation with Chinese speakers and improve my Chinese in the process.
However, as soon as I settled in Taiwan I became afraid to speak. Seeing all of the signs written in Chinese, constantly overhearing long streams of spoken Chinese, and seeing the effortless fluency of some foreigners who had been there for a while, I began to doubt my own ability to speak Chinese. It's proved that things were different outside of the classroom.
What really happened to me was what happens every day to Chinese language learners. I became afraid and nervous at the foreignness of the language. Something happened a few weeks later. I tried to spend a lot of time in public, and the sound of spoken Chinese was becoming more ordinary to me. Despite the fact that I had not been practicing my Chinese and I had not consulted my vocabulary flashcards. I begin to notice some words that I recognized from my courses in university. At first, I heard only one word. "dianhua"- telephone. After that, I begin hearing other words. Sometimes, I would hear a couple of words in one sentence.
More and more words began to stand out to me. I started studying Chinese characters and began to be able to read small blocks of text in the advertisements. When I really began speaking in Chinese to Chinese people I met, I began to learn Chinese fast and the smiles that I received in return were a fantastic reward for the work that I had done in learning the language. It was a great feeling to order food from a restaurant in Chinese, or to make a comment about the weather to the lady who works at the bank.

<question>:
What do you know about the author in the passage?

<options>:
A He only enjoys talking with the local people in Chinese.
B He can speak fluent Chinese when ordering meals at last.
C He loves to make a comment on woman.
D He has been rewarded for speaking Chinese.

<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>:
CHICAGO ---- For working parents and heavily scheduled school kids, family mealtime is out of fashion. But supermarkets are trying to attract families back to the dinner table.
There is a _ if family members have meals apart: research shows that teenagers who don't eat with their parents face a greater risk of drug and alcohol problems.
"The more often kids have dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs," said Joseph Califano Jr., head of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, which did the research.
Stores are familiar with the idea and will start telling shoppers about the findings and encouraging them to share meals together at home, instead of separately or at restaurants.
The food marketing Institute will give $25,000 to the center and help stores promote the center's Family Day in September.
Many stores have grab-and-go dinners and recipe cards. Some have kiosks where people can taste a main dish, then pick out side dishes.
"Our members have worked hard to try to have easily prepared food either ready to eat or ready to take home," said Tim Hammonds, the institute's president and chief executive.
Los Angeles-based Contessa Premium Foods makes frozen delicious meals, which a family can heat in 10 minutes to 12 minutes. "That's nearly as fast as a TV dinner," said president and chief executive John Z. Blazevich, "but is healthier and makes people feel like they actually cooked."
"The preparation is the hardest part, so we try to combine a variety of tastes and flavours from around the world and make it fast and easy," he said.
"Eating at home helps keep meals healthy and teaches kids how to eat right. If we can get people back to having family dinners, parents back to being engaged with their kids, it will have a surprising impact," he said.

<question>:
The reasons why family mealtime is out of fashion are the following EXCEPT   _  .

<options>:
A the parents are busy with work
B the children have a little spare time
C the children are not fond of family meal
D it will take much time to cook and eat at home

<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>:
CHICAGO ---- For working parents and heavily scheduled school kids, family mealtime is out of fashion. But supermarkets are trying to attract families back to the dinner table.
There is a _ if family members have meals apart: research shows that teenagers who don't eat with their parents face a greater risk of drug and alcohol problems.
"The more often kids have dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs," said Joseph Califano Jr., head of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, which did the research.
Stores are familiar with the idea and will start telling shoppers about the findings and encouraging them to share meals together at home, instead of separately or at restaurants.
The food marketing Institute will give $25,000 to the center and help stores promote the center's Family Day in September.
Many stores have grab-and-go dinners and recipe cards. Some have kiosks where people can taste a main dish, then pick out side dishes.
"Our members have worked hard to try to have easily prepared food either ready to eat or ready to take home," said Tim Hammonds, the institute's president and chief executive.
Los Angeles-based Contessa Premium Foods makes frozen delicious meals, which a family can heat in 10 minutes to 12 minutes. "That's nearly as fast as a TV dinner," said president and chief executive John Z. Blazevich, "but is healthier and makes people feel like they actually cooked."
"The preparation is the hardest part, so we try to combine a variety of tastes and flavours from around the world and make it fast and easy," he said.
"Eating at home helps keep meals healthy and teaches kids how to eat right. If we can get people back to having family dinners, parents back to being engaged with their kids, it will have a surprising impact," he said.

<question>:
According to the passage, stores are trying to attract families back to the dinner table by the following ways EXCEPT   _  .

<options>:
A telling the parents the disadvantages of having dinner separately.
B offering various prepared food to make family cooking fast and easy.
C taking part in Family Day activities in September.
D helping housewives prepare their meals at home.

<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>:
CHICAGO ---- For working parents and heavily scheduled school kids, family mealtime is out of fashion. But supermarkets are trying to attract families back to the dinner table.
There is a _ if family members have meals apart: research shows that teenagers who don't eat with their parents face a greater risk of drug and alcohol problems.
"The more often kids have dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs," said Joseph Califano Jr., head of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, which did the research.
Stores are familiar with the idea and will start telling shoppers about the findings and encouraging them to share meals together at home, instead of separately or at restaurants.
The food marketing Institute will give $25,000 to the center and help stores promote the center's Family Day in September.
Many stores have grab-and-go dinners and recipe cards. Some have kiosks where people can taste a main dish, then pick out side dishes.
"Our members have worked hard to try to have easily prepared food either ready to eat or ready to take home," said Tim Hammonds, the institute's president and chief executive.
Los Angeles-based Contessa Premium Foods makes frozen delicious meals, which a family can heat in 10 minutes to 12 minutes. "That's nearly as fast as a TV dinner," said president and chief executive John Z. Blazevich, "but is healthier and makes people feel like they actually cooked."
"The preparation is the hardest part, so we try to combine a variety of tastes and flavours from around the world and make it fast and easy," he said.
"Eating at home helps keep meals healthy and teaches kids how to eat right. If we can get people back to having family dinners, parents back to being engaged with their kids, it will have a surprising impact," he said.

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A The efforts that are being made to get people back to having family dinners
B The benefits of having family dinners together.
C The changes in American family dinners.
D A research done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.

<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>:
CHICAGO ---- For working parents and heavily scheduled school kids, family mealtime is out of fashion. But supermarkets are trying to attract families back to the dinner table.
There is a _ if family members have meals apart: research shows that teenagers who don't eat with their parents face a greater risk of drug and alcohol problems.
"The more often kids have dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs," said Joseph Califano Jr., head of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, which did the research.
Stores are familiar with the idea and will start telling shoppers about the findings and encouraging them to share meals together at home, instead of separately or at restaurants.
The food marketing Institute will give $25,000 to the center and help stores promote the center's Family Day in September.
Many stores have grab-and-go dinners and recipe cards. Some have kiosks where people can taste a main dish, then pick out side dishes.
"Our members have worked hard to try to have easily prepared food either ready to eat or ready to take home," said Tim Hammonds, the institute's president and chief executive.
Los Angeles-based Contessa Premium Foods makes frozen delicious meals, which a family can heat in 10 minutes to 12 minutes. "That's nearly as fast as a TV dinner," said president and chief executive John Z. Blazevich, "but is healthier and makes people feel like they actually cooked."
"The preparation is the hardest part, so we try to combine a variety of tastes and flavours from around the world and make it fast and easy," he said.
"Eating at home helps keep meals healthy and teaches kids how to eat right. If we can get people back to having family dinners, parents back to being engaged with their kids, it will have a surprising impact," he said.

<question>:
What would be the best title for the passage?

<options>:
A Family Mealtime is out of Fashion
B Family Day is Promoted in September
C Parents should Cook Meals for Kids
D Supermarkets Urges Families to Dinner Table

<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>:
Apple is offering a new tool that lets potential buyers a used iPhone, iPad, and iPod know if the devices were previously stolen.
The new Activation Lock Status tool, available through the company's iCloud service, allows users to enter the device's serial number and see if used devices are currently locked down or have ever been locked down by a previous owner, which would indicate the device was stolen. The reason behind the feature? Few customers would buy stolen devices, especially ones they can't use, so thieves will be deterred from stealing them in the first place.
Apple introduced its "kill switch" feature with iOS 7 last September. Using the Find My iPhone app and iCloud. corn, users can track their phone's location, in case it was accidentally left somewhere. Or, for those who believe their phone was stolen, they can enable the kill switch, which locks down the phone. The app can also delete all of its data in case the phone contains sensitive information. The only way to re-enable the device once it is locked down is to enter its associated Apple ID and password.
Hackers figured out a way to unlock mobile and tablet devices by tricking the device into using an alternative iCloud server, writes PC World. That's where the new Activation Lock Status tool comes in. Even if hackers are able to trick the device into unlocking, potential customers can check if the device was ever locked from the Find My iPhone feature.
Mobile devices have a high robbery rate. In California, 1 in every 3 robberies includes a mobile device, according to the Federal Communications Commission. For Oakland, Calif. , it's 75 percent of robberies. But Apple's locking feature has been extremely effective. In the months after the kill switch feature was released, iPhone thefts dropped 38 percent in San Francisco, according to a June law enforcement report. The robbery rate of Samsung phones, which don't have a kill switch feature, increased 12 percent.
In an attempt to cut down on the number of phones stolen across the state, California passed a law that will require all smartphones to have a kill switch system.
"Our efforts will effectively wipe out the incentive to steal smartphones and curb this crime of convenience, which is fueling street crime and violence within our communities," Sen. Mark Leno, who introduced the bill, said in a statement.

<question>:
According to the passage, Apple is offering a new tool   _  .

<options>:
A to promote its advanced technology over other brands
B to monitor the function of an iPhone, iPad, and iPod
C to teach its users how to lock down and unlock their devices
D to try to reduce the stealing and selling cases of the devices of Apple

<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>:
Apple is offering a new tool that lets potential buyers a used iPhone, iPad, and iPod know if the devices were previously stolen.
The new Activation Lock Status tool, available through the company's iCloud service, allows users to enter the device's serial number and see if used devices are currently locked down or have ever been locked down by a previous owner, which would indicate the device was stolen. The reason behind the feature? Few customers would buy stolen devices, especially ones they can't use, so thieves will be deterred from stealing them in the first place.
Apple introduced its "kill switch" feature with iOS 7 last September. Using the Find My iPhone app and iCloud. corn, users can track their phone's location, in case it was accidentally left somewhere. Or, for those who believe their phone was stolen, they can enable the kill switch, which locks down the phone. The app can also delete all of its data in case the phone contains sensitive information. The only way to re-enable the device once it is locked down is to enter its associated Apple ID and password.
Hackers figured out a way to unlock mobile and tablet devices by tricking the device into using an alternative iCloud server, writes PC World. That's where the new Activation Lock Status tool comes in. Even if hackers are able to trick the device into unlocking, potential customers can check if the device was ever locked from the Find My iPhone feature.
Mobile devices have a high robbery rate. In California, 1 in every 3 robberies includes a mobile device, according to the Federal Communications Commission. For Oakland, Calif. , it's 75 percent of robberies. But Apple's locking feature has been extremely effective. In the months after the kill switch feature was released, iPhone thefts dropped 38 percent in San Francisco, according to a June law enforcement report. The robbery rate of Samsung phones, which don't have a kill switch feature, increased 12 percent.
In an attempt to cut down on the number of phones stolen across the state, California passed a law that will require all smartphones to have a kill switch system.
"Our efforts will effectively wipe out the incentive to steal smartphones and curb this crime of convenience, which is fueling street crime and violence within our communities," Sen. Mark Leno, who introduced the bill, said in a statement.

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT the function of "kill switch" feature?

<options>:
A Find the phone's position.
B Wipe out the sensitive information in the phone.
C Lock down the phone.
D Enable the stolen phones to find their former owners automatically.

<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>:
Apple is offering a new tool that lets potential buyers a used iPhone, iPad, and iPod know if the devices were previously stolen.
The new Activation Lock Status tool, available through the company's iCloud service, allows users to enter the device's serial number and see if used devices are currently locked down or have ever been locked down by a previous owner, which would indicate the device was stolen. The reason behind the feature? Few customers would buy stolen devices, especially ones they can't use, so thieves will be deterred from stealing them in the first place.
Apple introduced its "kill switch" feature with iOS 7 last September. Using the Find My iPhone app and iCloud. corn, users can track their phone's location, in case it was accidentally left somewhere. Or, for those who believe their phone was stolen, they can enable the kill switch, which locks down the phone. The app can also delete all of its data in case the phone contains sensitive information. The only way to re-enable the device once it is locked down is to enter its associated Apple ID and password.
Hackers figured out a way to unlock mobile and tablet devices by tricking the device into using an alternative iCloud server, writes PC World. That's where the new Activation Lock Status tool comes in. Even if hackers are able to trick the device into unlocking, potential customers can check if the device was ever locked from the Find My iPhone feature.
Mobile devices have a high robbery rate. In California, 1 in every 3 robberies includes a mobile device, according to the Federal Communications Commission. For Oakland, Calif. , it's 75 percent of robberies. But Apple's locking feature has been extremely effective. In the months after the kill switch feature was released, iPhone thefts dropped 38 percent in San Francisco, according to a June law enforcement report. The robbery rate of Samsung phones, which don't have a kill switch feature, increased 12 percent.
In an attempt to cut down on the number of phones stolen across the state, California passed a law that will require all smartphones to have a kill switch system.
"Our efforts will effectively wipe out the incentive to steal smartphones and curb this crime of convenience, which is fueling street crime and violence within our communities," Sen. Mark Leno, who introduced the bill, said in a statement.

<question>:
It can be inferred that in the near future in America the smartphones might   _  .

<options>:
A have a kill switch system
B have a global position system
C no longer be stolen by the thefts
D all be replaced by the iPhone

<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>:
There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love.One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds.She took them home and put them in a small cage,caring them with love.Luckily,the birds grew strong little by little.Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song.The girl felt great love for the birds.
One day the girl left the door to the cage open accidentally.The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage.The girl was so frightened that he would fly away so as he flew close,she grasped him wildly.Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.Suddenly,she felt the bird go limp,so she opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird.It was her desperate love that had killed him.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage.She could feel his strong desire-needing to fly into the clear,blue sky.Unwillingly,she lifted him from the cage and _ him softly into the air.The lucky bird circled once,twice,three times.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird.Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily.Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder.It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard.
Remember,the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight;the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

<question>:
After the girl found the two birds,she  _  .

<options>:
A became delighted at once
B treated them for a long time
C took them to their home
D fed them and raised them

<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>:
There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love.One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds.She took them home and put them in a small cage,caring them with love.Luckily,the birds grew strong little by little.Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song.The girl felt great love for the birds.
One day the girl left the door to the cage open accidentally.The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage.The girl was so frightened that he would fly away so as he flew close,she grasped him wildly.Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.Suddenly,she felt the bird go limp,so she opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird.It was her desperate love that had killed him.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage.She could feel his strong desire-needing to fly into the clear,blue sky.Unwillingly,she lifted him from the cage and _ him softly into the air.The lucky bird circled once,twice,three times.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird.Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily.Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder.It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard.
Remember,the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight;the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

<question>:
Why did the girl grasp the stronger bird wildly?

<options>:
A Because the girl disliked the bird any longer.
B Because the bird wanted to fly alone.
C Because the girl loved the bird deeply.
D Because the bird intended to found some food.

<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>:
There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love.One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds.She took them home and put them in a small cage,caring them with love.Luckily,the birds grew strong little by little.Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song.The girl felt great love for the birds.
One day the girl left the door to the cage open accidentally.The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage.The girl was so frightened that he would fly away so as he flew close,she grasped him wildly.Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.Suddenly,she felt the bird go limp,so she opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird.It was her desperate love that had killed him.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage.She could feel his strong desire-needing to fly into the clear,blue sky.Unwillingly,she lifted him from the cage and _ him softly into the air.The lucky bird circled once,twice,three times.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird.Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily.Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder.It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard.
Remember,the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight;the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

<question>:
What can we learn from the passage?

<options>:
A Catch what you can catch on your way to success.
B Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.
C The best things come when you least expect them to.
D A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

<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>:
Dear Kind-Trustee-Who-Sends-Orphans-to-College,
Here I am! I traveled yesterday for four hours in a train.It's a funny feeling, isn't it? I never rode in one before.
     College is the biggest, most puzzling place--I get lost whenever I leave my room. I will write you a description later when I'm feeling less confused; also I will tell you about my lessons. Classes don't begin until Monday morning, and this is Saturday night. But I wanted to write a letter first just to get acquainted.
    It seems strange to be writing letters to somebody you don't know. It seems strange for me to be writing letters at all--I've never written more than three or four in my life, so please overlook it if these are not a model kind.
    Before leaving yesterday morning, Mrs. Lippett and I had a very serious talk. She told me how to behave all the rest of my life, and especially how to behave towards the kind gentleman who is doing so much for me. I must take care to be very respectful.
    But how can one be very respectful to a person who wishes to be called John Smith? Why couldn't you have picked out a name with a little personality? I might as well write letters to Dear Flagpole or Dear Clothes-line.
    I have been thinking about you a great deal this summer; having somebody take an interest in me after all these years makes me feel as though I had found a sort of family. It seems as though I belonged to somebody now, and it's a very comfortable feeling. I must say, however, that when I think about you, my imagination has very little to work upon. There are just three things that I know: I, You are tall. II. You are rich. III. You hate girls.
     I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl-Hater. Only that's rather rude to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich-Man, but that's rude to you, as though money were the only important thing about you. Besides, being rich is such a very external quality. Maybe you won't stay rich all your life; lots of very clever men get broke in Wall Street. But at least you will stay tall all your life! So I've decided to call you Dear Daddy-Long-Legs. I hope you won't mind. It's just a private pet name we won't tell Mrs. Lippett.
    The ten o'clock bell is going to ring in two minutes. Our day is divided into sections by bells. We eat and sleep and study by bells. It's very lifeful. There it goes! Lights out. Good night.
     Observe how precisely I obey rules--due to my training in the John Grier Home.
           Yours most respectfully,
       Jerusha Abbott
        to Mr. Daddy-Long-Legs Smith

<question>:
Jerusha felt "confused" because   _  .

<options>:
A she had never written to the trustee before
B she was not familiar with the college yet
C she could never find the way to her home
D she had never traveled on a train berore

<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>:
Dear Kind-Trustee-Who-Sends-Orphans-to-College,
Here I am! I traveled yesterday for four hours in a train.It's a funny feeling, isn't it? I never rode in one before.
     College is the biggest, most puzzling place--I get lost whenever I leave my room. I will write you a description later when I'm feeling less confused; also I will tell you about my lessons. Classes don't begin until Monday morning, and this is Saturday night. But I wanted to write a letter first just to get acquainted.
    It seems strange to be writing letters to somebody you don't know. It seems strange for me to be writing letters at all--I've never written more than three or four in my life, so please overlook it if these are not a model kind.
    Before leaving yesterday morning, Mrs. Lippett and I had a very serious talk. She told me how to behave all the rest of my life, and especially how to behave towards the kind gentleman who is doing so much for me. I must take care to be very respectful.
    But how can one be very respectful to a person who wishes to be called John Smith? Why couldn't you have picked out a name with a little personality? I might as well write letters to Dear Flagpole or Dear Clothes-line.
    I have been thinking about you a great deal this summer; having somebody take an interest in me after all these years makes me feel as though I had found a sort of family. It seems as though I belonged to somebody now, and it's a very comfortable feeling. I must say, however, that when I think about you, my imagination has very little to work upon. There are just three things that I know: I, You are tall. II. You are rich. III. You hate girls.
     I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl-Hater. Only that's rather rude to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich-Man, but that's rude to you, as though money were the only important thing about you. Besides, being rich is such a very external quality. Maybe you won't stay rich all your life; lots of very clever men get broke in Wall Street. But at least you will stay tall all your life! So I've decided to call you Dear Daddy-Long-Legs. I hope you won't mind. It's just a private pet name we won't tell Mrs. Lippett.
    The ten o'clock bell is going to ring in two minutes. Our day is divided into sections by bells. We eat and sleep and study by bells. It's very lifeful. There it goes! Lights out. Good night.
     Observe how precisely I obey rules--due to my training in the John Grier Home.
           Yours most respectfully,
       Jerusha Abbott
        to Mr. Daddy-Long-Legs Smith

<question>:
Jerusha thought that she couldn't be very respectful to "John Smith" because   _  .

<options>:
A he was a total stranger to her
B she was sure it was a false identity
C the name was too common
D nobody would like to be called that name

<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>:
Dear Kind-Trustee-Who-Sends-Orphans-to-College,
Here I am! I traveled yesterday for four hours in a train.It's a funny feeling, isn't it? I never rode in one before.
     College is the biggest, most puzzling place--I get lost whenever I leave my room. I will write you a description later when I'm feeling less confused; also I will tell you about my lessons. Classes don't begin until Monday morning, and this is Saturday night. But I wanted to write a letter first just to get acquainted.
    It seems strange to be writing letters to somebody you don't know. It seems strange for me to be writing letters at all--I've never written more than three or four in my life, so please overlook it if these are not a model kind.
    Before leaving yesterday morning, Mrs. Lippett and I had a very serious talk. She told me how to behave all the rest of my life, and especially how to behave towards the kind gentleman who is doing so much for me. I must take care to be very respectful.
    But how can one be very respectful to a person who wishes to be called John Smith? Why couldn't you have picked out a name with a little personality? I might as well write letters to Dear Flagpole or Dear Clothes-line.
    I have been thinking about you a great deal this summer; having somebody take an interest in me after all these years makes me feel as though I had found a sort of family. It seems as though I belonged to somebody now, and it's a very comfortable feeling. I must say, however, that when I think about you, my imagination has very little to work upon. There are just three things that I know: I, You are tall. II. You are rich. III. You hate girls.
     I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl-Hater. Only that's rather rude to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich-Man, but that's rude to you, as though money were the only important thing about you. Besides, being rich is such a very external quality. Maybe you won't stay rich all your life; lots of very clever men get broke in Wall Street. But at least you will stay tall all your life! So I've decided to call you Dear Daddy-Long-Legs. I hope you won't mind. It's just a private pet name we won't tell Mrs. Lippett.
    The ten o'clock bell is going to ring in two minutes. Our day is divided into sections by bells. We eat and sleep and study by bells. It's very lifeful. There it goes! Lights out. Good night.
     Observe how precisely I obey rules--due to my training in the John Grier Home.
           Yours most respectfully,
       Jerusha Abbott
        to Mr. Daddy-Long-Legs Smith

<question>:
The fact that her day is "divided into sections by bells" makes Jerusha feel  _  .

<options>:
A busy
B restricted by rules
C pressed for time
D full of energy

<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>:
Dear Kind-Trustee-Who-Sends-Orphans-to-College,
Here I am! I traveled yesterday for four hours in a train.It's a funny feeling, isn't it? I never rode in one before.
     College is the biggest, most puzzling place--I get lost whenever I leave my room. I will write you a description later when I'm feeling less confused; also I will tell you about my lessons. Classes don't begin until Monday morning, and this is Saturday night. But I wanted to write a letter first just to get acquainted.
    It seems strange to be writing letters to somebody you don't know. It seems strange for me to be writing letters at all--I've never written more than three or four in my life, so please overlook it if these are not a model kind.
    Before leaving yesterday morning, Mrs. Lippett and I had a very serious talk. She told me how to behave all the rest of my life, and especially how to behave towards the kind gentleman who is doing so much for me. I must take care to be very respectful.
    But how can one be very respectful to a person who wishes to be called John Smith? Why couldn't you have picked out a name with a little personality? I might as well write letters to Dear Flagpole or Dear Clothes-line.
    I have been thinking about you a great deal this summer; having somebody take an interest in me after all these years makes me feel as though I had found a sort of family. It seems as though I belonged to somebody now, and it's a very comfortable feeling. I must say, however, that when I think about you, my imagination has very little to work upon. There are just three things that I know: I, You are tall. II. You are rich. III. You hate girls.
     I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl-Hater. Only that's rather rude to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich-Man, but that's rude to you, as though money were the only important thing about you. Besides, being rich is such a very external quality. Maybe you won't stay rich all your life; lots of very clever men get broke in Wall Street. But at least you will stay tall all your life! So I've decided to call you Dear Daddy-Long-Legs. I hope you won't mind. It's just a private pet name we won't tell Mrs. Lippett.
    The ten o'clock bell is going to ring in two minutes. Our day is divided into sections by bells. We eat and sleep and study by bells. It's very lifeful. There it goes! Lights out. Good night.
     Observe how precisely I obey rules--due to my training in the John Grier Home.
           Yours most respectfully,
       Jerusha Abbott
        to Mr. Daddy-Long-Legs Smith

<question>:
Jerusha decided to call the trustee Dear Daddy-Long-legs  _  .

<options>:
A in order to show her respect for him
B because it was one of his inner quality
C in older to make them feel closer to each other
D because she had always wanted a father

<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 American population was the tallest in the world from about the American Revolution to World WarII -- that's a long time. The U.S. had a very resource rich environment, with  _ , fish and wildlife. In fact we have data on disadvantaged people in America, such as slaves. They were obviously among the most mistreated populations in the world, but given the resource abundance,and given the fact that the slave owners needed their work, they had to be fed  ly fairly well. So the slaves were taller than European peasants. It's no wonder that Europeans were just flooding to America.
Americans today are no longer the tallest people in the world. After World WarII,many Western and Northern European countries began to adopt favorable social policies. There is universal health insurance in most of these societies -- that, of course, makes a difference in health care. You can also consider income inequality in the U.S., since people who are at the low end of the totem pole   have considerable adversity making ends meet. I suspect the difference in height between Americans and Europeans is due to both diet and health care.
Americans today suffer from an additional problem: obesity  . If children are too well nourished, then they're not able to grow best. There are certain hormones   that control the start of the adolescent   growth and the start of adolescence. Nutrition is one of the factors, along with genetic and hormonal ones which are associated with the start of puberty  . And if puberty comes too early, then the youth will peak out sooner, and will not become as tall in adulthood as someone who had better nutrition.Also, the overload of carbohydrates and fats in a fastfood diet may hinder   the consumption of micronutrients necessary to growth.

<question>:
Slaves in America were taller than European peasants because   _  .

<options>:
A they were badly treated
B they did not do farm work
C they had enough food to eat
D they enjoyed better health care

<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>:
Massachusetts   became the first state in the nation to ban the dumping (;) of electronic equipment such as computer monitors and television sets. It means people there can no longer put computer monitors, TV sets and other devices containing glass picture tubes out on the street for pickup by garbage cleaners.
Official said much of this equipment is loaded with poisonous heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury. These poisonous heavy metals could go into groundwater or be released   into the air.
The Boston Globe reports the state has set up a system to recycle _ at state expense through community recycling centers.
Robin Ingenthron of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said the state has been trying to get its electronics-recycling program in place 'before the future wave of electronics hits'. The National Safety Council estimates some 300 million computers will enter the nation's waste system in the next few years.
In addition, millions of people will be getting rid of their old television sets. New high-quality digital televisions and new rules will make old TV sets no longer in use over the next several years.

<question>:
The passage tells us chiefly about   _  .

<options>:
A forbidding of a certain type of garbage dumping
B new problems of environmental protection
C household problems raised by computers and TV sets
D the handling of garbage

<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>:
Massachusetts   became the first state in the nation to ban the dumping (;) of electronic equipment such as computer monitors and television sets. It means people there can no longer put computer monitors, TV sets and other devices containing glass picture tubes out on the street for pickup by garbage cleaners.
Official said much of this equipment is loaded with poisonous heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury. These poisonous heavy metals could go into groundwater or be released   into the air.
The Boston Globe reports the state has set up a system to recycle _ at state expense through community recycling centers.
Robin Ingenthron of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said the state has been trying to get its electronics-recycling program in place 'before the future wave of electronics hits'. The National Safety Council estimates some 300 million computers will enter the nation's waste system in the next few years.
In addition, millions of people will be getting rid of their old television sets. New high-quality digital televisions and new rules will make old TV sets no longer in use over the next several years.

<question>:
Which is NOT a reason that the state enforces   a ban on electronic equipment dumping?

<options>:
A This kind of garbage is poisonous.
B Recycling systems are not working well.
C The poisonous heavy metals can go to the underground water and the air.
D There will be much more electronic garbage soon.

<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>:
Janice Fialka showed a new documentary about her cognitively disabled son at schools across the country. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, but one comment from a teacher proved to Fialka her family's investment was a success. "In Baltimore an early childhood teacher came up and said 'I have to apologize to the family of a 4 - year - old with Down Syndrome '" Fialka said. "She said 'I told them to be more realistic about their dreams for him. Now I have to tell them I'm sorry.'"
The story of Micah Fialka - Feldman, a 22 - year - old prefix = st1 /OaklandUniversitystudent, is meant to show parents, educators and the disabled anything is possible. Micah wrote in an essay titled "I wanted to go to college and my dream came true." A lot of people didn't think he could go to college, but because family and friends believed in him, he learned how to take public transportation to campus and found teachers who helped him pick the best classes. The title of the film "Through the same door "came from a day when Micah, who was admitted to a first grade special education program, told his parents he wanted to walk through the same door as the rest of the kids at his school. It led to him becoming the first student with cognitive disabilities in mainstream classrooms inBerkley.
Though he can't read or write on his own, Micah reached amazing heights with the help of voice recognition computer software.At Berkley High School, Micah won the Social Studies Department Award for civic involvement. In 2004 she received the Michigan "Yes, I Can" award  for self - advocacy . He finished high school in 2003 with a certificate of attendance, and entered OaklandUniversitythrough the Transitions Program.
Fialka said, "He's the happiest kid in the world. Everyone should be so happy."

<question>:
What the early childhood teacher said suggests that_.

<options>:
A disabled people should be realistic about their dreams
B she used to believe we should not expect much from disabled people
C she hadn't given the 4 - year - old with Down Syndrome enough attention
D the documentary about Micah encouraged the disabled

<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>:
Janice Fialka showed a new documentary about her cognitively disabled son at schools across the country. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, but one comment from a teacher proved to Fialka her family's investment was a success. "In Baltimore an early childhood teacher came up and said 'I have to apologize to the family of a 4 - year - old with Down Syndrome '" Fialka said. "She said 'I told them to be more realistic about their dreams for him. Now I have to tell them I'm sorry.'"
The story of Micah Fialka - Feldman, a 22 - year - old prefix = st1 /OaklandUniversitystudent, is meant to show parents, educators and the disabled anything is possible. Micah wrote in an essay titled "I wanted to go to college and my dream came true." A lot of people didn't think he could go to college, but because family and friends believed in him, he learned how to take public transportation to campus and found teachers who helped him pick the best classes. The title of the film "Through the same door "came from a day when Micah, who was admitted to a first grade special education program, told his parents he wanted to walk through the same door as the rest of the kids at his school. It led to him becoming the first student with cognitive disabilities in mainstream classrooms inBerkley.
Though he can't read or write on his own, Micah reached amazing heights with the help of voice recognition computer software.At Berkley High School, Micah won the Social Studies Department Award for civic involvement. In 2004 she received the Michigan "Yes, I Can" award  for self - advocacy . He finished high school in 2003 with a certificate of attendance, and entered OaklandUniversitythrough the Transitions Program.
Fialka said, "He's the happiest kid in the world. Everyone should be so happy."

<question>:
The documentary got its title because_.

<options>:
A Micah was not allowed to go through the same door with other kids
B Micah was the only cognitively disabled student in the school
C Micah had a strong desire to do the same thing as other kids
D the rest of kids were kind enough to let him through the same door

<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>:
Janice Fialka showed a new documentary about her cognitively disabled son at schools across the country. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, but one comment from a teacher proved to Fialka her family's investment was a success. "In Baltimore an early childhood teacher came up and said 'I have to apologize to the family of a 4 - year - old with Down Syndrome '" Fialka said. "She said 'I told them to be more realistic about their dreams for him. Now I have to tell them I'm sorry.'"
The story of Micah Fialka - Feldman, a 22 - year - old prefix = st1 /OaklandUniversitystudent, is meant to show parents, educators and the disabled anything is possible. Micah wrote in an essay titled "I wanted to go to college and my dream came true." A lot of people didn't think he could go to college, but because family and friends believed in him, he learned how to take public transportation to campus and found teachers who helped him pick the best classes. The title of the film "Through the same door "came from a day when Micah, who was admitted to a first grade special education program, told his parents he wanted to walk through the same door as the rest of the kids at his school. It led to him becoming the first student with cognitive disabilities in mainstream classrooms inBerkley.
Though he can't read or write on his own, Micah reached amazing heights with the help of voice recognition computer software.At Berkley High School, Micah won the Social Studies Department Award for civic involvement. In 2004 she received the Michigan "Yes, I Can" award  for self - advocacy . He finished high school in 2003 with a certificate of attendance, and entered OaklandUniversitythrough the Transitions Program.
Fialka said, "He's the happiest kid in the world. Everyone should be so happy."

<question>:
What would be the best title for the passage?

<options>:
A Disabled man living his dream
B A documentary about Micah
C Don't look down upon the disabled
D Through the same door

<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 was in a shopping mall recently, and I decided to go and get a cup of tea. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. I knew from the first sight that he was in need of some kind of help. He had a little lunch in front of him and was wholeheartedly enjoying it.
There was a young man in front of me in the line also waiting to be served. The young man handed the servant a twenty-dollar bill and asked for an orange juice as well as a _ . The servant looked at the young man with a little surprise, not fully understanding him. The young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside on the bench. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe at all times. Later, there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man. I only wished I had taken a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.
As I was thinking about this event later on, I wondered why the young man didn't just perform this act of kindness himself. I thought he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for the old man as well. Thinking of the happy smiles on the old man's face, I felt how worthwhile it is to help others.

<question>:
Which of the following can be used to describe the young man?

<options>:
A Kind and considerate
B Generous and proud.
C Rich and friendly.
D Humorous and helpful.

<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 was in a shopping mall recently, and I decided to go and get a cup of tea. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. I knew from the first sight that he was in need of some kind of help. He had a little lunch in front of him and was wholeheartedly enjoying it.
There was a young man in front of me in the line also waiting to be served. The young man handed the servant a twenty-dollar bill and asked for an orange juice as well as a _ . The servant looked at the young man with a little surprise, not fully understanding him. The young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside on the bench. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe at all times. Later, there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man. I only wished I had taken a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.
As I was thinking about this event later on, I wondered why the young man didn't just perform this act of kindness himself. I thought he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for the old man as well. Thinking of the happy smiles on the old man's face, I felt how worthwhile it is to help others.

<question>:
In the author's opinion, the young man asked the servant to take the juice to the old man so that  _  .

<options>:
A the old man could probably accept it
B he would become famous for his good deed
C more people would be inspired to do good deeds
D he would become a friend of the servant

<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>:
Located in the northeast part of the Jiayi County in Taiwan Province, Ali Mountain is in fact the general name of the 18 hills including Zhu Hill and Tower Hill. The highest peak of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill with the height of 2,663 meters (about 8,736 feet). Ali Mountain is world famous for its "five rare sites" including the Sunrise, the Ali Mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds, and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom. It is said that one who has not been to Ali Mountain will never know its wonderful beauty.
The sunrise is a must for everyone who travels the Ali Mountain. Many have said, "To miss viewing the sunrise on Ali Mountain is like returning empty after entering the Golconda, a source of great wealth." The best place to view the sunrise is on the top of Zhu Hill. The place and time of the sunrise are different due to the changes of the four seasons. If you plan to view the sunrise, it is best to ask the local people the time of sunrise, so you don't miss this magnificent opportunity.
The Ali Mountain Forest Railway is regarded as one of three mountain climbing railways. Traveling along the 72-kilometer-long railway, the train climbs from 30 meters (about 98 feet) to 2,450 meters (about 8,038 feet) above sea level. Its gradient is so great that it is rarely seen in the whole world. From the bottom of Ali Mountain to the top, the train crosses four forest areas--tropical, subtropical, temperate and frigid zones.
There is a Chinese juniper   within the Ali Mountain forest area, with some 53 meters (about 174 feet) high, and 23 meters (about 75 feet) wide. This juniper is so huge that more than ten people can surround it. It has a history of more than 3,000 years, thus is called Alishan Sacred Tree. The most wondrous tree is a "three-generation" tree. The three generations of this tree exist in the same trunk. While the first and second generations have faded, the third generation is still flourishing. This tree is really a wonder of nature.
The sea of clouds and the cherry blossom should not be overlooked. If you want to avoid sunstroke, the comfortable climate in mid-summer on Ali Mountain will be a good choice.

<question>:
What's the best time to appreciate the sea of clouds and the cherry blossom?

<options>:
A April.
B February.
C August.
D December.

<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>:
Located in the northeast part of the Jiayi County in Taiwan Province, Ali Mountain is in fact the general name of the 18 hills including Zhu Hill and Tower Hill. The highest peak of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill with the height of 2,663 meters (about 8,736 feet). Ali Mountain is world famous for its "five rare sites" including the Sunrise, the Ali Mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds, and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom. It is said that one who has not been to Ali Mountain will never know its wonderful beauty.
The sunrise is a must for everyone who travels the Ali Mountain. Many have said, "To miss viewing the sunrise on Ali Mountain is like returning empty after entering the Golconda, a source of great wealth." The best place to view the sunrise is on the top of Zhu Hill. The place and time of the sunrise are different due to the changes of the four seasons. If you plan to view the sunrise, it is best to ask the local people the time of sunrise, so you don't miss this magnificent opportunity.
The Ali Mountain Forest Railway is regarded as one of three mountain climbing railways. Traveling along the 72-kilometer-long railway, the train climbs from 30 meters (about 98 feet) to 2,450 meters (about 8,038 feet) above sea level. Its gradient is so great that it is rarely seen in the whole world. From the bottom of Ali Mountain to the top, the train crosses four forest areas--tropical, subtropical, temperate and frigid zones.
There is a Chinese juniper   within the Ali Mountain forest area, with some 53 meters (about 174 feet) high, and 23 meters (about 75 feet) wide. This juniper is so huge that more than ten people can surround it. It has a history of more than 3,000 years, thus is called Alishan Sacred Tree. The most wondrous tree is a "three-generation" tree. The three generations of this tree exist in the same trunk. While the first and second generations have faded, the third generation is still flourishing. This tree is really a wonder of nature.
The sea of clouds and the cherry blossom should not be overlooked. If you want to avoid sunstroke, the comfortable climate in mid-summer on Ali Mountain will be a good choice.

<question>:
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

<options>:
A The place and time of the sunrise are the same despite the changes of the four seasons.
B The best place to view the sunrise is on the top of Tower Hill.
C The highest peak of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill with the height of 2,450 meters.
D The juniper has a history of more than 3,000 years, thus it is called Alishan Sacred Tree.

<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>:
English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary-perhaps as many as two million words.
However, let's face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes  , we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,  public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese -- so one moose, two meese?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects   the creativity of human beings. That's why, when stars are out, they are visible  ; but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I _ this essay, I end it.

<question>:
According to the passage   _  .

<options>:
A sweet-meats and sweetbreads are different things
B there should be egg in an eggplant
C pineapples are the apples on the pine tree
D boxing rings should be round

<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>:
English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary-perhaps as many as two million words.
However, let's face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes  , we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,  public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese -- so one moose, two meese?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects   the creativity of human beings. That's why, when stars are out, they are visible  ; but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I _ this essay, I end it.

<question>:
Which of the following is the correct plural?

<options>:
A Beeth.
B Geese.
C Meese.
D Tooth.

<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>:
English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary-perhaps as many as two million words.
However, let's face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes  , we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,  public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese -- so one moose, two meese?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects   the creativity of human beings. That's why, when stars are out, they are visible  ; but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I _ this essay, I end it.

<question>:
Which of the following includes two items which have the similar meaning?

<options>:
A A wise man and a wise guy.
B Overlook and oversee.
C Quite a lot and quite a few.
D Hot as hell and cold as hell.

<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>:
English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary-perhaps as many as two million words.
However, let's face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes  , we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,  public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese -- so one moose, two meese?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects   the creativity of human beings. That's why, when stars are out, they are visible  ; but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I _ this essay, I end it.

<question>:
Through the many paradoxes in the English language, the writer wants to show that human beings are   _  .

<options>:
A clever
B crazy
C lazy
D Dull

<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>:
Sleeping in a room with too much light has been linked to an increased risk of piling on the pounds, a study shows. A team at the Institute of Cancer Research in London found women had larger waistlines if their bedroom was "light enough to see across" at night. However, they caution there is not enough evidence to advise people to buy thicker curtains or turn off lights.
The women were asked to rate the amount of light in their bedrooms at night as: Light enough to read. Light enough to see across the room, but not read. Light enough to see your hand in front of you, but not across the room. Too dark to see your hand or you wear a mask.
Prof Anthony Swerdlow told the BBC: "In this very large group of people there is an association between reported light exposure at night and overweight and obesity. But there is not sufficient evidence to know if making your room darker would make any difference to your weight. There might be other explanations for the association, but the findings are encouraging enough to guarantee further scientific investigation."
The light is disrupting the body clock, which stems from our evolutionary past when we were active when it was light in the day and resting when it was dark at night. Light changes mood, physical strength and even the way we process food in a 24-hour cycle. Artificial light is known to disrupt the body clock by delaying the production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
Prof Derk-Jan Dijk said there would be no harm in trying to make bedrooms darker. He told the BBC: "People in general are not aware of the light present in their bedroom. I think people should assess their bedroom and see how easy it would be to make it darker." Street lights, some alarm clocks and standby lights on electrical equipment such as televisions could light a room, he said. "Overall this study points to the importance of darkness," he concluded.

<question>:
The passage mainly tells us  _  .

<options>:
A bright bedrooms link to obesity
B dark bedrooms link to obesity
C people should turn off lights
D people should buy thicker curtains

<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>:
Sleeping in a room with too much light has been linked to an increased risk of piling on the pounds, a study shows. A team at the Institute of Cancer Research in London found women had larger waistlines if their bedroom was "light enough to see across" at night. However, they caution there is not enough evidence to advise people to buy thicker curtains or turn off lights.
The women were asked to rate the amount of light in their bedrooms at night as: Light enough to read. Light enough to see across the room, but not read. Light enough to see your hand in front of you, but not across the room. Too dark to see your hand or you wear a mask.
Prof Anthony Swerdlow told the BBC: "In this very large group of people there is an association between reported light exposure at night and overweight and obesity. But there is not sufficient evidence to know if making your room darker would make any difference to your weight. There might be other explanations for the association, but the findings are encouraging enough to guarantee further scientific investigation."
The light is disrupting the body clock, which stems from our evolutionary past when we were active when it was light in the day and resting when it was dark at night. Light changes mood, physical strength and even the way we process food in a 24-hour cycle. Artificial light is known to disrupt the body clock by delaying the production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
Prof Derk-Jan Dijk said there would be no harm in trying to make bedrooms darker. He told the BBC: "People in general are not aware of the light present in their bedroom. I think people should assess their bedroom and see how easy it would be to make it darker." Street lights, some alarm clocks and standby lights on electrical equipment such as televisions could light a room, he said. "Overall this study points to the importance of darkness," he concluded.

<question>:
What's Prof Derk-Jan Dijk's attitude towards the dark room?

<options>:
A Unclear.
B Doubtful.
C Negative.
D Favorable.

<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>:
Frequently Asked Questions
Rappelling   in North Carolina
Do I need to have any experience to take this course?
Introduction to rappelling is a course designed for complete beginners. We call this course, "All the fun without any work". You spend the day learning to rappel off different cliffs and by the end of the course, you should look like a superhero.
How long is the course?
It is a one-day course. The course runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. you should be back in the parking area for 4:15 p.m.
What is the age restriction for this course?
The course is open to adults and children. Children who are under 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
What if I don't have a strong upper body?
Rappelling does not require any upper body strength. The equipment holds you so the challenge is more mental than it is physical.
Can I get a copy of the photos the instructor takes?
The photos taken by the instructors are for use in the brochure or website. Due to the high number of requests we are not able to email them to each learner.
Is it customary to tip my instructor?
Tipping is not required. If you feel that you have received exceptional   service and would like to gift the instructors with a tip, they will appreciate your generosity.
COMMENTS
"The rappelling trip was great. Fred Schuett is very professional. I know that his company does other rock climbing trips as well and they sound quite interesting."
                                          Anusha Shanmugarajah
"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the rappelling course. The instructors were very calm and encouraging. I would definitely do another course with ONE AXE."
                                                    Louise Hart

<question>:
The one-day rappelling course_.

<options>:
A lasts for eight hours
B is designed for pleasure
C is for advanced learners
D requires some experience

<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>:
Frequently Asked Questions
Rappelling   in North Carolina
Do I need to have any experience to take this course?
Introduction to rappelling is a course designed for complete beginners. We call this course, "All the fun without any work". You spend the day learning to rappel off different cliffs and by the end of the course, you should look like a superhero.
How long is the course?
It is a one-day course. The course runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. you should be back in the parking area for 4:15 p.m.
What is the age restriction for this course?
The course is open to adults and children. Children who are under 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
What if I don't have a strong upper body?
Rappelling does not require any upper body strength. The equipment holds you so the challenge is more mental than it is physical.
Can I get a copy of the photos the instructor takes?
The photos taken by the instructors are for use in the brochure or website. Due to the high number of requests we are not able to email them to each learner.
Is it customary to tip my instructor?
Tipping is not required. If you feel that you have received exceptional   service and would like to gift the instructors with a tip, they will appreciate your generosity.
COMMENTS
"The rappelling trip was great. Fred Schuett is very professional. I know that his company does other rock climbing trips as well and they sound quite interesting."
                                          Anusha Shanmugarajah
"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the rappelling course. The instructors were very calm and encouraging. I would definitely do another course with ONE AXE."
                                                    Louise Hart

<question>:
The course instructors_.

<options>:
A can accept tips
B work part-time
C can be booked online
D will email photos to the learners

<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>:
Two men, Alan and Henry, both seriously ill, shared a hospital room. Alan was allowed to sit up in his bed and his bed was next to the room's only window. Henry had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours, of their wives, families, their homes and their jobs. And every afternoon when Alan, in the bed next to the window, could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Lovers walked arm in arm among flowers. Trees and skyline could be seen in the distance. As he described all this, Henry, on the other side of the room, would close his eyes and imagine the scene.
One warm afternoon Alan described a parade   passing by. Although Henry could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind. Unexpectedly, an _ though: entered his head: why should he have all the pleasure of seeing everything while I never got to see anything? It doesn't seem fair. Henry felt ashamed at first. But as the days passed and he missed seeing more sight, his envy grew and soon let him down. He began to find himself unable to sleep. He should be by that window ---- and that thought now controlled his life.
Late one night, as he lay staring at the ceiling. Alan began to cough. He was choking. Henry watched in the dim room as the struggling man tried hard to reach for the button to call for help. Listening from across the room, he never moved, never pushed his own button which would have brought the nurse running. In less than five minutes, the coughing and choking stopped, along with the sound of breathing. Now, there was only silence ---- deathly silence.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, Henry asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he struggled to take his first look. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it all himself. He looked out, but faced a black wall.

<question>:
What finally happened to Alan?

<options>:
A He was moved to another room.
B He died.
C He switched his bed with Henry.
D He was very sick.

<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>:
Two men, Alan and Henry, both seriously ill, shared a hospital room. Alan was allowed to sit up in his bed and his bed was next to the room's only window. Henry had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours, of their wives, families, their homes and their jobs. And every afternoon when Alan, in the bed next to the window, could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Lovers walked arm in arm among flowers. Trees and skyline could be seen in the distance. As he described all this, Henry, on the other side of the room, would close his eyes and imagine the scene.
One warm afternoon Alan described a parade   passing by. Although Henry could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind. Unexpectedly, an _ though: entered his head: why should he have all the pleasure of seeing everything while I never got to see anything? It doesn't seem fair. Henry felt ashamed at first. But as the days passed and he missed seeing more sight, his envy grew and soon let him down. He began to find himself unable to sleep. He should be by that window ---- and that thought now controlled his life.
Late one night, as he lay staring at the ceiling. Alan began to cough. He was choking. Henry watched in the dim room as the struggling man tried hard to reach for the button to call for help. Listening from across the room, he never moved, never pushed his own button which would have brought the nurse running. In less than five minutes, the coughing and choking stopped, along with the sound of breathing. Now, there was only silence ---- deathly silence.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, Henry asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he struggled to take his first look. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it all himself. He looked out, but faced a black wall.

<question>:
Henry, who had his bed switched, had expected   _  .

<options>:
A to see the blank wall
B to feel the joy of seeing the outside world
C to feel the joy of breathing fresh air
D to see more than Alan

<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>:
Two men, Alan and Henry, both seriously ill, shared a hospital room. Alan was allowed to sit up in his bed and his bed was next to the room's only window. Henry had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours, of their wives, families, their homes and their jobs. And every afternoon when Alan, in the bed next to the window, could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Lovers walked arm in arm among flowers. Trees and skyline could be seen in the distance. As he described all this, Henry, on the other side of the room, would close his eyes and imagine the scene.
One warm afternoon Alan described a parade   passing by. Although Henry could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind. Unexpectedly, an _ though: entered his head: why should he have all the pleasure of seeing everything while I never got to see anything? It doesn't seem fair. Henry felt ashamed at first. But as the days passed and he missed seeing more sight, his envy grew and soon let him down. He began to find himself unable to sleep. He should be by that window ---- and that thought now controlled his life.
Late one night, as he lay staring at the ceiling. Alan began to cough. He was choking. Henry watched in the dim room as the struggling man tried hard to reach for the button to call for help. Listening from across the room, he never moved, never pushed his own button which would have brought the nurse running. In less than five minutes, the coughing and choking stopped, along with the sound of breathing. Now, there was only silence ---- deathly silence.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, Henry asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he struggled to take his first look. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it all himself. He looked out, but faced a black wall.

<question>:
Which of following words could be used to describe Alan?

<options>:
A Kind-hearted and imaginative
B Well-informed and humorous
C Talkative and funny
D Cold-hearted and indifferent

<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 Big Cake Show comes to the WestPoint Arena in Exeter, England, March 21-22. Hopefully, cakes of all sizes will be on sale and on show. An impressive list of famous people sharing their great knowledge and skill includes Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Gregg Wallace. Tickets, from PS12, are available online (bigcakeshow.com).
*From January 17 to March 8, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England has some special guests to brighten the winter: beautiful butterflies. Butterflies in the Glasshouse introduces a group of butterflies from other countries feeding on fruit and the juice-rich plants of the Exotic Zone, Tickets for adults are PS13.20, for children are PS6.60. For a family with 2 adults and 2 children, they should pay PS32.75 in total. For groups of more than 10 adults, each should pay PS10.80 (rhs. org.uk/wisley).
*The week-long London Wine Week starts from May 18. Buy a PS5 wristband to qualify for a pocket-sized guidebook and discounted wine around the capital. Partnering with London' s best bars and restaurants, we will be organizing events such as master classes and meet-the -maker time, plus offering discounts to wristband wearers ( londonwineweek.com ).
*The World Shakespeare Festival begins in April, with everything from foreign productions of Shakespearean plays at Shakespeare's Globe to Shakespearean plays at the Royal Opera House. Plays will run until the end of the year in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Gateshead. And there' s a programme of events such as director talks and family workshops, Prices start from PS60 (worldshakespearefestival.org. uk).

<question>:
We can infer that Paul Hollywood is most likely to be   _  .

<options>:
A a ticket dealer
B a professional cook
C the event organizer
D the cake show host

<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 Big Cake Show comes to the WestPoint Arena in Exeter, England, March 21-22. Hopefully, cakes of all sizes will be on sale and on show. An impressive list of famous people sharing their great knowledge and skill includes Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Gregg Wallace. Tickets, from PS12, are available online (bigcakeshow.com).
*From January 17 to March 8, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England has some special guests to brighten the winter: beautiful butterflies. Butterflies in the Glasshouse introduces a group of butterflies from other countries feeding on fruit and the juice-rich plants of the Exotic Zone, Tickets for adults are PS13.20, for children are PS6.60. For a family with 2 adults and 2 children, they should pay PS32.75 in total. For groups of more than 10 adults, each should pay PS10.80 (rhs. org.uk/wisley).
*The week-long London Wine Week starts from May 18. Buy a PS5 wristband to qualify for a pocket-sized guidebook and discounted wine around the capital. Partnering with London' s best bars and restaurants, we will be organizing events such as master classes and meet-the -maker time, plus offering discounts to wristband wearers ( londonwineweek.com ).
*The World Shakespeare Festival begins in April, with everything from foreign productions of Shakespearean plays at Shakespeare's Globe to Shakespearean plays at the Royal Opera House. Plays will run until the end of the year in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Gateshead. And there' s a programme of events such as director talks and family workshops, Prices start from PS60 (worldshakespearefestival.org. uk).

<question>:
Which of the following activities lasts for the longest time?

<options>:
A The Big Cake Show.
B The London Wine Week.
C Butterflies in the Glasshouse.
D The World Shakespeare Festival.

<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>:
There are little cars that may some day take the place of today's automobiles . If everyone drives such a little car in the future, there will be less pollution in the air, there will be more parking space in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The space now for one car of the usual size can hold at least three such little cars.
The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too, as these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.
The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for going far away. If the car is powered by electricity, it will have two batteries--one battery for the motor and the other for the horn  , signals  , etc. Little cars which are powered by gas will go 45 kilometers before needing to stop for more gas.
If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed to set up in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones.

<question>:
What's the advantage   of the small cars?

<options>:
A There won't be so much pollution and the small cars won't be so expensive as the big ones.
B It will be safer to drive these small cars.
C There will be more space for cars to park.
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>:
There are little cars that may some day take the place of today's automobiles . If everyone drives such a little car in the future, there will be less pollution in the air, there will be more parking space in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The space now for one car of the usual size can hold at least three such little cars.
The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too, as these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.
The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for going far away. If the car is powered by electricity, it will have two batteries--one battery for the motor and the other for the horn  , signals  , etc. Little cars which are powered by gas will go 45 kilometers before needing to stop for more gas.
If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed to set up in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones.

<question>:
Two sets of roads are necessary in the future in order to  _  .

<options>:
A prevent car accidents
B make the city more beautiful
C let small cars run fast
D limit the speed of the cars

<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>:
There are little cars that may some day take the place of today's automobiles . If everyone drives such a little car in the future, there will be less pollution in the air, there will be more parking space in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The space now for one car of the usual size can hold at least three such little cars.
The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too, as these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.
The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for going far away. If the car is powered by electricity, it will have two batteries--one battery for the motor and the other for the horn  , signals  , etc. Little cars which are powered by gas will go 45 kilometers before needing to stop for more gas.
If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed to set up in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones.

<question>:
Which of the following is true according to the passage?

<options>:
A A car of the usual size now is three times as big as the small car.
B The small car with a speed of 65 kilometers an hour is much more useless than a car of the usual size.
C the little car will be safer but cost more.
D The little car will need more gas.

<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>:
There are little cars that may some day take the place of today's automobiles . If everyone drives such a little car in the future, there will be less pollution in the air, there will be more parking space in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The space now for one car of the usual size can hold at least three such little cars.
The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too, as these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.
The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for going far away. If the car is powered by electricity, it will have two batteries--one battery for the motor and the other for the horn  , signals  , etc. Little cars which are powered by gas will go 45 kilometers before needing to stop for more gas.
If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed to set up in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones.

<question>:
The best title for this passage should be  _  .

<options>:
A Big Cars and Small Cars
B How to Drive Small Cars
C Cars for Tomorrow
D Cars for Everyone

<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>:
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horses. But if you get a more careful look, you will notice something quite amazing.
One of the horses is blind. His owner has chosen not to kill it, but has made him a safe and comfortable barn to live in. This alone is very amazing. But if you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. It is coming from a smaller horse with a small, gold-colored bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse and makes sure that the blind horse can hear the bell, slowly walk to where he is, and won't get lost.
When the horse with the bell returns to the barn each evening, he will sometimes stop to look back, making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect, or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in trouble. Sometimes we are the blind horse which is being guided by the little ringing bells. And at other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.

<question>:
If you stand near the two horses and listen, you will be amazed that   _  .

<options>:
A one of the two horses is blind
B the blind horse lives in an uncomfortable barn
C God helps the blind horse
D the blind horse follows the ringing bell

<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>:
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horses. But if you get a more careful look, you will notice something quite amazing.
One of the horses is blind. His owner has chosen not to kill it, but has made him a safe and comfortable barn to live in. This alone is very amazing. But if you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. It is coming from a smaller horse with a small, gold-colored bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse and makes sure that the blind horse can hear the bell, slowly walk to where he is, and won't get lost.
When the horse with the bell returns to the barn each evening, he will sometimes stop to look back, making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect, or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in trouble. Sometimes we are the blind horse which is being guided by the little ringing bells. And at other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.

<question>:
Which of the following is compared to God according to the passage?

<options>:
A The blind horse.
B The gold bell.
C The owners of the horses.
D The guide horse.

<answer>: