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

<passage>:
Hockerill's Suggestion
Caught between the rising cost of university tuition in England and the falling percentage of applicants offered places, one British school is giving its students some surprising advice.
By any measure HockerilI is one of the most successful schools in Britain. Named last month as one of the government's flagship academies, its students regularly come at or near the top of exam results for the entire country, outperforming such famous names as Eton or Harrow. But unlike those private schools, where fees can exceed PS28, 000 or PS45, 000 a year, Hockerill, in the Hertfordshire town, is a state comprehensive, which charges no tuition fees and is forbidden from selecting its students on the basis of academic ability. And while a third of Hockerill's 830 students are boarders, they are chosen on the basis of need rather than ability to pay.
So when the school's principal heard of government plans to raise university tuition fees in England to PS9, 000 a year, he decided to make use of the school's international focus. urging his students to apply to universities abroad and hiring a counselor  to help the students who want to apply to universities in countries whose fees are cheaper. "If you can get into a university in France and pay about PS180 a year for an education at one of the best institutions in the world, why would you pay PS9, 000 a year in Britain?" the principal asked.
Pupils at Hockerill are offered a choice of seven foreign languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese or Mandarin. History and geography classes are taught exclusively in French or German. But with English rapidly becoming the international language of education, even less linguistically flexible students soon find that going abroad can save them money while enhancing the quality of their education.
"Our students can get to Maastricht in Holland by train more quickly than they can get to Lees from London," the principal said. Just over the border from Germany and Belgium, Maastricht University offers a highly regarded undergraduate program taught in English. Tuition fees are about PS1, 430, a year. Germany and France offer even greater savings.

<question>:
What's Hockerill's principle's attitude towards government's tuition plan?

<options>:
A Neutral.
B Supportive.
C Indifferent.
D Negative.

<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>:
Hockerill's Suggestion
Caught between the rising cost of university tuition in England and the falling percentage of applicants offered places, one British school is giving its students some surprising advice.
By any measure HockerilI is one of the most successful schools in Britain. Named last month as one of the government's flagship academies, its students regularly come at or near the top of exam results for the entire country, outperforming such famous names as Eton or Harrow. But unlike those private schools, where fees can exceed PS28, 000 or PS45, 000 a year, Hockerill, in the Hertfordshire town, is a state comprehensive, which charges no tuition fees and is forbidden from selecting its students on the basis of academic ability. And while a third of Hockerill's 830 students are boarders, they are chosen on the basis of need rather than ability to pay.
So when the school's principal heard of government plans to raise university tuition fees in England to PS9, 000 a year, he decided to make use of the school's international focus. urging his students to apply to universities abroad and hiring a counselor  to help the students who want to apply to universities in countries whose fees are cheaper. "If you can get into a university in France and pay about PS180 a year for an education at one of the best institutions in the world, why would you pay PS9, 000 a year in Britain?" the principal asked.
Pupils at Hockerill are offered a choice of seven foreign languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese or Mandarin. History and geography classes are taught exclusively in French or German. But with English rapidly becoming the international language of education, even less linguistically flexible students soon find that going abroad can save them money while enhancing the quality of their education.
"Our students can get to Maastricht in Holland by train more quickly than they can get to Lees from London," the principal said. Just over the border from Germany and Belgium, Maastricht University offers a highly regarded undergraduate program taught in English. Tuition fees are about PS1, 430, a year. Germany and France offer even greater savings.

<question>:
Students choosing Maastricht in Holland will benefit from the followings EXCEPT  _  .

<options>:
A education quality
B convenient location
C flexible program plans
D lessons taught in English

<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>:
Different Kinds of Birds
Avocets
There are 4 different species of Avocet found around the world-Pied Avocet , Red-necked Avocet, Andean Avocet, and American Avocet. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.
Bald Eagles
The bald eagle is found in wetlands and near coastlines. They have very large and broad wings, with a broad tail. The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.
Eastern Bluebirds
These are around 61/2 inches in length .Such birds are found mainly in gardens woodlands, and orchards with the arrival of spring. Male Eastern Bluebirds are bright blue on the upper half and have a white belly. Female Eastern Bluebirds have a grayish head with shades of blue as well. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.
Flamingos
These pink-bodied birds with a unique beak, are generally found in large groups. The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.
Kingfishers
There are over 90 various species of Kingfishers found in the woodland areas as well as wetlands across the world. They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. Kingfishers have good eyesight whether they are in air or underwater.

<question>:
_   most probably mean the same.

<options>:
A Bill and beak
B Head and beak
C Bill and belly
D Leg and feet

<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>:
Different Kinds of Birds
Avocets
There are 4 different species of Avocet found around the world-Pied Avocet , Red-necked Avocet, Andean Avocet, and American Avocet. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.
Bald Eagles
The bald eagle is found in wetlands and near coastlines. They have very large and broad wings, with a broad tail. The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.
Eastern Bluebirds
These are around 61/2 inches in length .Such birds are found mainly in gardens woodlands, and orchards with the arrival of spring. Male Eastern Bluebirds are bright blue on the upper half and have a white belly. Female Eastern Bluebirds have a grayish head with shades of blue as well. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.
Flamingos
These pink-bodied birds with a unique beak, are generally found in large groups. The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.
Kingfishers
There are over 90 various species of Kingfishers found in the woodland areas as well as wetlands across the world. They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. Kingfishers have good eyesight whether they are in air or underwater.

<question>:
Which of the following is true?

<options>:
A Eastern Bluebirds are all blue in color.
B Avocets can be found around the world.
C The white head and tail make Bald Eagles distinguishable.
D More Kingfishers can be found in wetlands than in the woodland areas.

<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>:
Different Kinds of Birds
Avocets
There are 4 different species of Avocet found around the world-Pied Avocet , Red-necked Avocet, Andean Avocet, and American Avocet. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.
Bald Eagles
The bald eagle is found in wetlands and near coastlines. They have very large and broad wings, with a broad tail. The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.
Eastern Bluebirds
These are around 61/2 inches in length .Such birds are found mainly in gardens woodlands, and orchards with the arrival of spring. Male Eastern Bluebirds are bright blue on the upper half and have a white belly. Female Eastern Bluebirds have a grayish head with shades of blue as well. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.
Flamingos
These pink-bodied birds with a unique beak, are generally found in large groups. The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.
Kingfishers
There are over 90 various species of Kingfishers found in the woodland areas as well as wetlands across the world. They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. Kingfishers have good eyesight whether they are in air or underwater.

<question>:
Birds that can be found only in the Andean highlands are   _  .

<options>:
A Bald Eagles
B Female Eastern Bluebirds
C Andean Avocets
D one special type of Flamingos

<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>:
Different Kinds of Birds
Avocets
There are 4 different species of Avocet found around the world-Pied Avocet , Red-necked Avocet, Andean Avocet, and American Avocet. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.
Bald Eagles
The bald eagle is found in wetlands and near coastlines. They have very large and broad wings, with a broad tail. The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.
Eastern Bluebirds
These are around 61/2 inches in length .Such birds are found mainly in gardens woodlands, and orchards with the arrival of spring. Male Eastern Bluebirds are bright blue on the upper half and have a white belly. Female Eastern Bluebirds have a grayish head with shades of blue as well. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.
Flamingos
These pink-bodied birds with a unique beak, are generally found in large groups. The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.
Kingfishers
There are over 90 various species of Kingfishers found in the woodland areas as well as wetlands across the world. They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. Kingfishers have good eyesight whether they are in air or underwater.

<question>:
It can be inferred from the passage that what Bald Eagles and Kingfishers have in common is their  _  .

<options>:
A habitats
B shapes
C ability to catch fish
D eyesight in air or under water

<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>:
Valentine's Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy -- even during the date -- so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic "escape" from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.

<question>:
How do most people spend their Valentine's Day according to the passage?

<options>:
A They make green trips by riding bikes or walking dogs.
B They go to visit their parents or grandparents together.
C They stay at home making delicious food for lovers.
D They spend money creating romantic environment.

<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>:
Valentine's Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy -- even during the date -- so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic "escape" from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.

<question>:
What does the author advise you to do when you use a fireplace that night?

<options>:
A Try to burn less wood by covering the chimney.
B Try to use more wood to produce more heat.
C Try to hold more heat by using it effectively.
D Try to make the room wetter than usual.

<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>:
Valentine's Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy -- even during the date -- so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic "escape" from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.

<question>:
What does the author advise you to do if you choose to have dinner at home?

<options>:
A Choose the bulbs without lumens.
B Choose the bulbs with lower lumens.
C Choose the small bulbs with higher lumens.
D Choose the colorful bulbs as many as possible.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Valentine's Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy -- even during the date -- so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic "escape" from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.

<question>:
How should you cook meals according to the author?

<options>:
A Adjust electricity amount according to different dishes.
B Set the oven for 25 degrees higher than required.
C Try to cook all kinds of food with a china dish.
D Try to bake some cakes in a glass dish.

<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>:
Valentine's Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy -- even during the date -- so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic "escape" from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.

<question>:
What is the greenest way for you to see a film on Valentine's Day?

<options>:
A Just watch a DVD at home.
B Just see the film in the running car.
C Go to the nearest theatre by bike.
D "Escape" from your house by car.

<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>:
Microsoft has a problem:It desperately wants the remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a good many of them still haven't started.The latest numbers from NetMarket show that Windows XP still accounts for around 29.5%of all desktops in use even though Microsoft is due to end support for the l3-Year-old platform on April 8th.ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to force remaining XP users to start next week by sending them notices reminding them again that it will end XP support within a month.
    However, as Computerworld reports,Microsoft may have a tough time convincing some Windows XP users to upgrade because it's trying to sell them on Windows 8,the newest operating system that has angered many longtime PC users by removing the traditional Start menu and by adding the interface a special feature.Computerworld writes that many Windows users expressed anger last month when Microsoft asked them to help switch as many people as they could from Windows XP to Windows 8 partly because Microsoft hasn't offered any sort of discount for Windows XP users making the switch.
     This is particularly tiresome, these users said,because switching from XP to Windows 8 won't just require a software upgrade but will instead likely force them to buy new machines capable of running Microsoft's new operating system.Some users were also annoyed that Microsoft only mentioned Windows 8 and not Windows 7 as upgrade possibilities.
     In the end,it looks like when Microsoft ends support for Windows XP next month there will still be a large part of the desktop PC world using the platform.Hackers who have been saving up all their best new malware for the day when Windows XP support ends are about to have a field day.

<question>:
What problem does Microsoft have now?

<options>:
A Windows XP is out of date and needs improvement.
B Windows 8 runs worse than Windows XP.
C No people like to upgrade their operating system.
D Lots of users refuse to switch from XP to Windows 8.

<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>:
Microsoft has a problem:It desperately wants the remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a good many of them still haven't started.The latest numbers from NetMarket show that Windows XP still accounts for around 29.5%of all desktops in use even though Microsoft is due to end support for the l3-Year-old platform on April 8th.ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to force remaining XP users to start next week by sending them notices reminding them again that it will end XP support within a month.
    However, as Computerworld reports,Microsoft may have a tough time convincing some Windows XP users to upgrade because it's trying to sell them on Windows 8,the newest operating system that has angered many longtime PC users by removing the traditional Start menu and by adding the interface a special feature.Computerworld writes that many Windows users expressed anger last month when Microsoft asked them to help switch as many people as they could from Windows XP to Windows 8 partly because Microsoft hasn't offered any sort of discount for Windows XP users making the switch.
     This is particularly tiresome, these users said,because switching from XP to Windows 8 won't just require a software upgrade but will instead likely force them to buy new machines capable of running Microsoft's new operating system.Some users were also annoyed that Microsoft only mentioned Windows 8 and not Windows 7 as upgrade possibilities.
     In the end,it looks like when Microsoft ends support for Windows XP next month there will still be a large part of the desktop PC world using the platform.Hackers who have been saving up all their best new malware for the day when Windows XP support ends are about to have a field day.

<question>:
How will Microsoft remind users ofthe stop of XP support?

<options>:
A By sending them notices.
B By sending them daily emails.
C By adding the interface a special feature.
D By removing the traditional Start menu.

<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>:
Microsoft has a problem:It desperately wants the remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a good many of them still haven't started.The latest numbers from NetMarket show that Windows XP still accounts for around 29.5%of all desktops in use even though Microsoft is due to end support for the l3-Year-old platform on April 8th.ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to force remaining XP users to start next week by sending them notices reminding them again that it will end XP support within a month.
    However, as Computerworld reports,Microsoft may have a tough time convincing some Windows XP users to upgrade because it's trying to sell them on Windows 8,the newest operating system that has angered many longtime PC users by removing the traditional Start menu and by adding the interface a special feature.Computerworld writes that many Windows users expressed anger last month when Microsoft asked them to help switch as many people as they could from Windows XP to Windows 8 partly because Microsoft hasn't offered any sort of discount for Windows XP users making the switch.
     This is particularly tiresome, these users said,because switching from XP to Windows 8 won't just require a software upgrade but will instead likely force them to buy new machines capable of running Microsoft's new operating system.Some users were also annoyed that Microsoft only mentioned Windows 8 and not Windows 7 as upgrade possibilities.
     In the end,it looks like when Microsoft ends support for Windows XP next month there will still be a large part of the desktop PC world using the platform.Hackers who have been saving up all their best new malware for the day when Windows XP support ends are about to have a field day.

<question>:
Which is probably one of the reasons why users dislike Window 8?

<options>:
A Microsoft hasn't offered any discount for it.
B They like Window 7 more than Window 8.
C Microsoft refuses to offer them a new machine.
D It's impossible for them to use the new operating system.

<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>:
Microsoft has a problem:It desperately wants the remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a good many of them still haven't started.The latest numbers from NetMarket show that Windows XP still accounts for around 29.5%of all desktops in use even though Microsoft is due to end support for the l3-Year-old platform on April 8th.ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to force remaining XP users to start next week by sending them notices reminding them again that it will end XP support within a month.
    However, as Computerworld reports,Microsoft may have a tough time convincing some Windows XP users to upgrade because it's trying to sell them on Windows 8,the newest operating system that has angered many longtime PC users by removing the traditional Start menu and by adding the interface a special feature.Computerworld writes that many Windows users expressed anger last month when Microsoft asked them to help switch as many people as they could from Windows XP to Windows 8 partly because Microsoft hasn't offered any sort of discount for Windows XP users making the switch.
     This is particularly tiresome, these users said,because switching from XP to Windows 8 won't just require a software upgrade but will instead likely force them to buy new machines capable of running Microsoft's new operating system.Some users were also annoyed that Microsoft only mentioned Windows 8 and not Windows 7 as upgrade possibilities.
     In the end,it looks like when Microsoft ends support for Windows XP next month there will still be a large part of the desktop PC world using the platform.Hackers who have been saving up all their best new malware for the day when Windows XP support ends are about to have a field day.

<question>:
What can be inferred from the text?

<options>:
A Windows XP will completely be out of use in a month.
B Windows XP will still be in use for a period of time.
C Windows 8 will have a longer history than Windows XP.
D Windows 7 will easily be attacked by Hackers.

<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>:
Enjoy your reading time! We provide a collection of books for you.
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle---aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it. The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D. Salinger: A life by Kenneth Slawenski published by Random House   Price: $27
Mystery
" You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly hit Annika, " You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, " Maybe," he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund Published by Atria Books    Price: $25.99
Short stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer, so their daughters won't. Some mothers love, so their daughters won't.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna published by Riverhead Books   Price: $14.99
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Time's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have in the Unite States right now. why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half to that within a day's drive in most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle published by Ecco   Price: $15

<question>:
If you want to knowsomething about Salinger, you can buy the book published by  _  .

<options>:
A Ecco
B Atria Books
C Random House
D Riverhead Books

<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>:
Enjoy your reading time! We provide a collection of books for you.
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle---aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it. The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D. Salinger: A life by Kenneth Slawenski published by Random House   Price: $27
Mystery
" You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly hit Annika, " You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, " Maybe," he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund Published by Atria Books    Price: $25.99
Short stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer, so their daughters won't. Some mothers love, so their daughters won't.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna published by Riverhead Books   Price: $14.99
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Time's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have in the Unite States right now. why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half to that within a day's drive in most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle published by Ecco   Price: $15

<question>:
What can be learned from the book Red Wolf?

<options>:
A Annika carried out the crime.
B Benny died of an accident.
C The murderer got away with the crime.
D The boy helped arrest the murderer.

<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>:
Enjoy your reading time! We provide a collection of books for you.
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle---aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it. The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D. Salinger: A life by Kenneth Slawenski published by Random House   Price: $27
Mystery
" You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly hit Annika, " You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, " Maybe," he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund Published by Atria Books    Price: $25.99
Short stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer, so their daughters won't. Some mothers love, so their daughters won't.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna published by Riverhead Books   Price: $14.99
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Time's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have in the Unite States right now. why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half to that within a day's drive in most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle published by Ecco   Price: $15

<question>:
Who wrote short stories about women?

<options>:
A Danzy Senna
B Liza Marklund.
C Kenneth Slawenski.
D Larry Doyle

<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>:
Enjoy your reading time! We provide a collection of books for you.
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle---aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it. The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D. Salinger: A life by Kenneth Slawenski published by Random House   Price: $27
Mystery
" You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly hit Annika, " You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, " Maybe," he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund Published by Atria Books    Price: $25.99
Short stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer, so their daughters won't. Some mothers love, so their daughters won't.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna published by Riverhead Books   Price: $14.99
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Time's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have in the Unite States right now. why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half to that within a day's drive in most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle published by Ecco   Price: $15

<question>:
In which column of a newspaper could we find this passage?

<options>:
A Politics.
B Entertainment.
C Sports.
D Science

<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>:
Police in prefix = st1 /Hangzhouyesterday claimed to have arrested 11 people suspected of running an illegal gambling network.
"The network acted as a bridge between Chinese gamblers and overseas casinos ," said Wu Jun, spokesman for the public security bureau of Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou. "About 80 percent of the gamblers are local businessmen, and chances are that the money they bet came from their companies' accounts," Wu said. The underground gambling network was set up by a wealthy local businessman surnamed Li last year, he said. The gamblers could view real-time images of a casino in Philippinesvia the website and place bets through the agent's account.
Li registered with the website after coughing up a 5-million-yuan deposit last March. Every time a gambler won, 17% of the winning amount would go to the website as a fee. Li received 10% of the winnings as  _ , while the person who introduced the gambler to the website got a 7-percent commission.
Li ran the gambling network under a pyramid scheme. Gamblers were encouraged to bring in more people to join the website's network in order to earn more commission.
"Li had provided a convenient but illegal platform for wealthy businessmen, who wanted to gamble," Wu said. "Otherwise they had to travel all the way to Macaoto do so." Under the current law, gambling is prohibited all overChina, exceptMacao. "Setting up the gambling network is the stupidest thing I've ever done," Li said. "The whole thing started as a joke, but the joke went too far," he added. "I was not short of money, I was just being greedy."
According to Wu, the police uncovered the illegal network while investigating a local businessman, who fled without paying banks "hundreds of millions of yuan" worth of debt. The cops later discovered the man lost most of the bank's money in Li's virtual casino.

<question>:
What's the main idea of the passage?

<options>:
A More people are addicted to illegal gambling.
B Police uncovered an illegal gambling network.
C Money can be got through the illegal network.
D Mr. Li made gambling spread with the network.

<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>:
Police in prefix = st1 /Hangzhouyesterday claimed to have arrested 11 people suspected of running an illegal gambling network.
"The network acted as a bridge between Chinese gamblers and overseas casinos ," said Wu Jun, spokesman for the public security bureau of Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou. "About 80 percent of the gamblers are local businessmen, and chances are that the money they bet came from their companies' accounts," Wu said. The underground gambling network was set up by a wealthy local businessman surnamed Li last year, he said. The gamblers could view real-time images of a casino in Philippinesvia the website and place bets through the agent's account.
Li registered with the website after coughing up a 5-million-yuan deposit last March. Every time a gambler won, 17% of the winning amount would go to the website as a fee. Li received 10% of the winnings as  _ , while the person who introduced the gambler to the website got a 7-percent commission.
Li ran the gambling network under a pyramid scheme. Gamblers were encouraged to bring in more people to join the website's network in order to earn more commission.
"Li had provided a convenient but illegal platform for wealthy businessmen, who wanted to gamble," Wu said. "Otherwise they had to travel all the way to Macaoto do so." Under the current law, gambling is prohibited all overChina, exceptMacao. "Setting up the gambling network is the stupidest thing I've ever done," Li said. "The whole thing started as a joke, but the joke went too far," he added. "I was not short of money, I was just being greedy."
According to Wu, the police uncovered the illegal network while investigating a local businessman, who fled without paying banks "hundreds of millions of yuan" worth of debt. The cops later discovered the man lost most of the bank's money in Li's virtual casino.

<question>:
According to the passage, Li   _  .

<options>:
A set up the network with a deposit of 5,000,000 yuan
B didn't express regret about what he had done
C started the network just because of lack of money
D could get a commission of 17% of the winning amount

<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>:
Police in prefix = st1 /Hangzhouyesterday claimed to have arrested 11 people suspected of running an illegal gambling network.
"The network acted as a bridge between Chinese gamblers and overseas casinos ," said Wu Jun, spokesman for the public security bureau of Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou. "About 80 percent of the gamblers are local businessmen, and chances are that the money they bet came from their companies' accounts," Wu said. The underground gambling network was set up by a wealthy local businessman surnamed Li last year, he said. The gamblers could view real-time images of a casino in Philippinesvia the website and place bets through the agent's account.
Li registered with the website after coughing up a 5-million-yuan deposit last March. Every time a gambler won, 17% of the winning amount would go to the website as a fee. Li received 10% of the winnings as  _ , while the person who introduced the gambler to the website got a 7-percent commission.
Li ran the gambling network under a pyramid scheme. Gamblers were encouraged to bring in more people to join the website's network in order to earn more commission.
"Li had provided a convenient but illegal platform for wealthy businessmen, who wanted to gamble," Wu said. "Otherwise they had to travel all the way to Macaoto do so." Under the current law, gambling is prohibited all overChina, exceptMacao. "Setting up the gambling network is the stupidest thing I've ever done," Li said. "The whole thing started as a joke, but the joke went too far," he added. "I was not short of money, I was just being greedy."
According to Wu, the police uncovered the illegal network while investigating a local businessman, who fled without paying banks "hundreds of millions of yuan" worth of debt. The cops later discovered the man lost most of the bank's money in Li's virtual casino.

<question>:
Li ran the network under a pyramid scheme because   _  .

<options>:
A this scheme made the management much easier
B it could encourage gamblers to bring in more people
C this kind of management is popular nowadays
D running in this way can not be uncovered easily

<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>:
Police in prefix = st1 /Hangzhouyesterday claimed to have arrested 11 people suspected of running an illegal gambling network.
"The network acted as a bridge between Chinese gamblers and overseas casinos ," said Wu Jun, spokesman for the public security bureau of Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou. "About 80 percent of the gamblers are local businessmen, and chances are that the money they bet came from their companies' accounts," Wu said. The underground gambling network was set up by a wealthy local businessman surnamed Li last year, he said. The gamblers could view real-time images of a casino in Philippinesvia the website and place bets through the agent's account.
Li registered with the website after coughing up a 5-million-yuan deposit last March. Every time a gambler won, 17% of the winning amount would go to the website as a fee. Li received 10% of the winnings as  _ , while the person who introduced the gambler to the website got a 7-percent commission.
Li ran the gambling network under a pyramid scheme. Gamblers were encouraged to bring in more people to join the website's network in order to earn more commission.
"Li had provided a convenient but illegal platform for wealthy businessmen, who wanted to gamble," Wu said. "Otherwise they had to travel all the way to Macaoto do so." Under the current law, gambling is prohibited all overChina, exceptMacao. "Setting up the gambling network is the stupidest thing I've ever done," Li said. "The whole thing started as a joke, but the joke went too far," he added. "I was not short of money, I was just being greedy."
According to Wu, the police uncovered the illegal network while investigating a local businessman, who fled without paying banks "hundreds of millions of yuan" worth of debt. The cops later discovered the man lost most of the bank's money in Li's virtual casino.

<question>:
It can be inferred from the passage that   _  .

<options>:
A gambling is prohibited all over ChinaexceptMacao
B Li had provided an illegal platform for some businessman
C being greedy is an evil sometimes leading to crimes.
D some gamblers probably use their companies' money for gambling

<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'm Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly and hard-working personality. If you have any job that you think I could do, please do not hesitate about contacting me. Backer1896@126. com
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject(s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The _ should meet the following requirements:
--Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
--Degree holder
--Experienced in teaching either mathematics, physics or business
--Excellent command of English in both oral and written
--Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
--Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@gmail. com
SHARE
I'm Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That's near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi woman, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@sina. com
FOR RENT
CNY 12, 000 / lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout:3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms
Size:120 sqm
Monthly rental:RMB 12, 000
Compound:First Block
Facilities:gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool,children's playground
LYG2560@sohu. com

<question>:
Margaret is now looking for   _  .

<options>:
A her lost cat
B an apartment
C a job
D a roommate

<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'm Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly and hard-working personality. If you have any job that you think I could do, please do not hesitate about contacting me. Backer1896@126. com
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject(s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The _ should meet the following requirements:
--Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
--Degree holder
--Experienced in teaching either mathematics, physics or business
--Excellent command of English in both oral and written
--Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
--Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@gmail. com
SHARE
I'm Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That's near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi woman, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@sina. com
FOR RENT
CNY 12, 000 / lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout:3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms
Size:120 sqm
Monthly rental:RMB 12, 000
Compound:First Block
Facilities:gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool,children's playground
LYG2560@sohu. com

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house?

<options>:
A Experienced in exam preparations.
B Experienced in teaching Chinese.
C Excellent command of English.
D Degree holder.

<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'm Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly and hard-working personality. If you have any job that you think I could do, please do not hesitate about contacting me. Backer1896@126. com
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject(s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The _ should meet the following requirements:
--Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
--Degree holder
--Experienced in teaching either mathematics, physics or business
--Excellent command of English in both oral and written
--Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
--Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@gmail. com
SHARE
I'm Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That's near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi woman, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@sina. com
FOR RENT
CNY 12, 000 / lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout:3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms
Size:120 sqm
Monthly rental:RMB 12, 000
Compound:First Block
Facilities:gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool,children's playground
LYG2560@sohu. com

<question>:
To look for a person to work in your restaurant,you can contact   _  .

<options>:
A LYG2560@sohu. com
B MLCT@sina. com
C Backer1896@126. com
D JGHTR@gmail. com

<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>:
Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That's right. Andy and Amy(that's me) have the same curly  hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues   we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.
Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA'S proposal  to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.
I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn't mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.
Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can't believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like -- well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad's high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies  they were!
The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster's decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I'm pretty sure I know how Andy voted.
How would you vote--for or against?

<question>:
The story is about  _  .

<options>:
A a school policy decision that will affect parents and students
B a personal experience and is told in the first person
C a historical event and is told in the third person
D a conflict of opinions between boys and girls

<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>:
Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That's right. Andy and Amy(that's me) have the same curly  hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues   we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.
Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA'S proposal  to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.
I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn't mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.
Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can't believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like -- well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad's high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies  they were!
The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster's decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I'm pretty sure I know how Andy voted.
How would you vote--for or against?

<question>:
Amy's position on school uniforms is most likely based on  _  .

<options>:
A logical conclusions drawn form her own observation and personal experience
B an aggressive reaction to what she has been told by people in authority
C her preference for designer-labeled clothes
D not liking anything her brother likes

<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>:
Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That's right. Andy and Amy(that's me) have the same curly  hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues   we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.
Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA'S proposal  to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.
I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn't mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.
Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can't believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like -- well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad's high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies  they were!
The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster's decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I'm pretty sure I know how Andy voted.
How would you vote--for or against?

<question>:
Which of the following is the best statement of Andy's position?

<options>:
A School clothing should reflect parents' values.
B Teenagers should never follow the latest fashions in dress.
C How one dresses should be an expression of one's individuality.
D Wearing school uniforms means one less decision every morning.

<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>:
Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That's right. Andy and Amy(that's me) have the same curly  hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues   we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.
Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA'S proposal  to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.
I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn't mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.
Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can't believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like -- well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad's high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies  they were!
The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster's decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I'm pretty sure I know how Andy voted.
How would you vote--for or against?

<question>:
What is the best title for the text?

<options>:
A A School Dress Principle.
B My Stubborn Twin Brother
C Endless Fights with My Brother
D For or Against?--- That Is the Question

<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>:
If you go into the woods with your friends,stay with them. If you don't,you may get lost. If you do get lost,this is what you should do.
    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friend--let them find you. There is another way to help your friend or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal by shouting or whistling three times. Stop shouting and whistling. Then three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help. Keep up shouting or whistling,always three times together. When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts, two whistles or two gun shots. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.
    If you don't think that you will get help, try to make a little house--cover up the holes with branches with lots of leaves,and a soft bed with leaves and grass.
   What should you do if you need drinking water? You would have to leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop as you walk so that you can find your way back.
    The most important thing to do when you are lost is to stay one place.

<question>:
When you get lost in the woods,you should,

<options>:
A try your best to get out of the woods
B make a little house with branches
C keep quiet and wait for help to come
D stay in one place and send signals for help

<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>:
If you go into the woods with your friends,stay with them. If you don't,you may get lost. If you do get lost,this is what you should do.
    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friend--let them find you. There is another way to help your friend or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal by shouting or whistling three times. Stop shouting and whistling. Then three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help. Keep up shouting or whistling,always three times together. When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts, two whistles or two gun shots. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.
    If you don't think that you will get help, try to make a little house--cover up the holes with branches with lots of leaves,and a soft bed with leaves and grass.
   What should you do if you need drinking water? You would have to leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop as you walk so that you can find your way back.
    The most important thing to do when you are lost is to stay one place.

<question>:
How do you make your friends know that you are calling for help but not making noise for fun?

<options>:
A Keeping shouting or whistling three times together.
B Crying all the time
C Keep shouting or whistling or firing gun twice together
D Making a house with branches

<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>:
If you go into the woods with your friends,stay with them. If you don't,you may get lost. If you do get lost,this is what you should do.
    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friend--let them find you. There is another way to help your friend or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal by shouting or whistling three times. Stop shouting and whistling. Then three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help. Keep up shouting or whistling,always three times together. When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts, two whistles or two gun shots. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.
    If you don't think that you will get help, try to make a little house--cover up the holes with branches with lots of leaves,and a soft bed with leaves and grass.
   What should you do if you need drinking water? You would have to leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop as you walk so that you can find your way back.
    The most important thing to do when you are lost is to stay one place.

<question>:
Why should you leave some small branches on the way to get some water?

<options>:
A So that you can find the water
B So that your friends know where you have gone
C So that you can come back to the place where you were lost
D So that you can pick the branches for your house

<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>:
If you go into the woods with your friends,stay with them. If you don't,you may get lost. If you do get lost,this is what you should do.
    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friend--let them find you. There is another way to help your friend or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal by shouting or whistling three times. Stop shouting and whistling. Then three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help. Keep up shouting or whistling,always three times together. When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts, two whistles or two gun shots. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.
    If you don't think that you will get help, try to make a little house--cover up the holes with branches with lots of leaves,and a soft bed with leaves and grass.
   What should you do if you need drinking water? You would have to leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop as you walk so that you can find your way back.
    The most important thing to do when you are lost is to stay one place.

<question>:
The best title of the passage is   _

<options>:
A Don't Get Lost
B Stay With Your Friends
C Stay In One Place
D What To Do When Lost In Woods

<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>:
If you go into the woods with your friends,stay with them. If you don't,you may get lost. If you do get lost,this is what you should do.
    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friend--let them find you. There is another way to help your friend or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal by shouting or whistling three times. Stop shouting and whistling. Then three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help. Keep up shouting or whistling,always three times together. When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts, two whistles or two gun shots. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.
    If you don't think that you will get help, try to make a little house--cover up the holes with branches with lots of leaves,and a soft bed with leaves and grass.
   What should you do if you need drinking water? You would have to leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop as you walk so that you can find your way back.
    The most important thing to do when you are lost is to stay one place.

<question>:
According to the author "a signal is given twice" is  _  .

<options>:
A the key to the house
B a reply to help
C an answer to a call for help
D a call for help

<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>:
In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievement and confident that their degree would help them find a good job.
However, in the past four years the job market has changed dramatically. This year's college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets in years. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job _ . He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don't have jobs, so it's even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.
Four years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2003. There were many high-tech job opportunities. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance and paid vacations. However, "Times have changed and it's a new market," according to Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center.
Allmen-Vinniage says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several internships , and they've majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.
Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. "I'd like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in bad economy." he said.
In conclusion, _ . For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

<question>:
Which of the following majors can get a job easily?

<options>:
A teaching
B accounting
C political science
D computer science

<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>:
In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievement and confident that their degree would help them find a good job.
However, in the past four years the job market has changed dramatically. This year's college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets in years. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job _ . He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don't have jobs, so it's even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.
Four years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2003. There were many high-tech job opportunities. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance and paid vacations. However, "Times have changed and it's a new market," according to Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center.
Allmen-Vinniage says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several internships , and they've majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.
Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. "I'd like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in bad economy." he said.
In conclusion, _ . For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

<question>:
Ryan Stewart will have to   _  .

<options>:
A change his major
B get a job teaching
C go back to school
D become a religious leader

<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>:
In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievement and confident that their degree would help them find a good job.
However, in the past four years the job market has changed dramatically. This year's college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets in years. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job _ . He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don't have jobs, so it's even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.
Four years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2003. There were many high-tech job opportunities. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance and paid vacations. However, "Times have changed and it's a new market," according to Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center.
Allmen-Vinniage says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several internships , and they've majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.
Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. "I'd like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in bad economy." he said.
In conclusion, _ . For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

<question>:
The main idea of this passage is that   _  .

<options>:
A a lot of graduates are losing their jobs
B Ryan Stewart has not been able to find a job
C salaries in some fields have increased in the past year
D the job market has changed dramatically over the past 4 years

<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>:
Children seem to care so much about their names. A study showed that 25% of young children feel they couldn't live any more if you took away their name. Another study shows that about one third of all young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she has come from.
Choosing a good name isn't easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means "valuable gift". Amanda means "love". And Fara means "joy".
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means "born on Saturday".
But can our names influence our lives? Some experts say that they can, but others disagree. Is every girl called Malak like an angel? Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parent can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn't mean he will be clever. All they can do is to hope.

<question>:
Ama is a name used to show   _  .

<options>:
A where she has come from
B she was born on Saturday
C she was the first born daughter
D the happiness of the family

<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>:
Children seem to care so much about their names. A study showed that 25% of young children feel they couldn't live any more if you took away their name. Another study shows that about one third of all young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she has come from.
Choosing a good name isn't easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means "valuable gift". Amanda means "love". And Fara means "joy".
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means "born on Saturday".
But can our names influence our lives? Some experts say that they can, but others disagree. Is every girl called Malak like an angel? Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parent can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn't mean he will be clever. All they can do is to hope.

<question>:
Which of the following names means kindness and beauty?

<options>:
A Fara
B Mahira
C Malak
D Curitis

<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>:
Children seem to care so much about their names. A study showed that 25% of young children feel they couldn't live any more if you took away their name. Another study shows that about one third of all young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she has come from.
Choosing a good name isn't easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means "valuable gift". Amanda means "love". And Fara means "joy".
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means "born on Saturday".
But can our names influence our lives? Some experts say that they can, but others disagree. Is every girl called Malak like an angel? Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parent can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn't mean he will be clever. All they can do is to hope.

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

<options>:
A Nearly 33% of the people wish they had been given a different name.
B All names can tell something about what happened when the baby was born.
C The child's name decides what kind of person the child will grow up to be.
D In some cultures, a child's name can tell where he or she has come from.

<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>:
Children seem to care so much about their names. A study showed that 25% of young children feel they couldn't live any more if you took away their name. Another study shows that about one third of all young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she has come from.
Choosing a good name isn't easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means "valuable gift". Amanda means "love". And Fara means "joy".
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means "born on Saturday".
But can our names influence our lives? Some experts say that they can, but others disagree. Is every girl called Malak like an angel? Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parent can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn't mean he will be clever. All they can do is to hope.

<question>:
The writer develops the passage mainly by   _  .

<options>:
A using numbers
B giving examples
C telling stories
D giving reasons

<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 author Nicholas Carr began researching his book on whether the Internet is ruining our minds,he restricted his online access and email.His new book argues the latest technology _ us less capable of deep thinking.Carr found himself so distracted  that he couldn't work on the book while staying as connected.After first feeling confused by his sudden lack of online connection,he was able to stay focused on one task for a long period within several weeks.
Reading on the Internet has changed how we use our brains.Facing a lot of texts,video,music and links to other web pages and blogs,our minds have become used to skimming and scanning information.As a result,we have developed sharper skills at making fast decisions,particularly visual ones,Carr wrote.
But now most of us seldom read books or long articles that would help us focus.We are becoming more like librarians--able to find information quickly and see clearly the best nuggets .That lack of focus hinders  our longterm memory,leading many of us to feel distracted,he wrote.
"What we are losing is a whole other set of mental skills,which require not the shifting of our focus but the maintaining of our focus," Carr said,adding that for centuries books protected our brains from distraction and focused our minds on one topic at a time.
But with devices such as Apple's iPad becoming common,Carr predicts books also will change."New forms of reading always require new forms of writing," he said.Carr has a suggestion for those who feel web surfing has left them incapable of concentration--slow down,turn off the Internet and practice the skills of contemplation  and reflection."It is pretty clear from the brain science that if you don't exercise particular cognitive skills,you are going to lose them," he said."If you are constantly distracted,you are not going to think in the same way that you would think if you paid attention."

<question>:
What topic is Nicholas Carr's new book mainly concentrating on?

<options>:
A Whether there is any need for us to surf the Internet.
B How the Internet changes our way of thinking.
C What we should do when we are surfing the Internet.
D Whether our minds are being influenced by the Internet.

<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 author Nicholas Carr began researching his book on whether the Internet is ruining our minds,he restricted his online access and email.His new book argues the latest technology _ us less capable of deep thinking.Carr found himself so distracted  that he couldn't work on the book while staying as connected.After first feeling confused by his sudden lack of online connection,he was able to stay focused on one task for a long period within several weeks.
Reading on the Internet has changed how we use our brains.Facing a lot of texts,video,music and links to other web pages and blogs,our minds have become used to skimming and scanning information.As a result,we have developed sharper skills at making fast decisions,particularly visual ones,Carr wrote.
But now most of us seldom read books or long articles that would help us focus.We are becoming more like librarians--able to find information quickly and see clearly the best nuggets .That lack of focus hinders  our longterm memory,leading many of us to feel distracted,he wrote.
"What we are losing is a whole other set of mental skills,which require not the shifting of our focus but the maintaining of our focus," Carr said,adding that for centuries books protected our brains from distraction and focused our minds on one topic at a time.
But with devices such as Apple's iPad becoming common,Carr predicts books also will change."New forms of reading always require new forms of writing," he said.Carr has a suggestion for those who feel web surfing has left them incapable of concentration--slow down,turn off the Internet and practice the skills of contemplation  and reflection."It is pretty clear from the brain science that if you don't exercise particular cognitive skills,you are going to lose them," he said."If you are constantly distracted,you are not going to think in the same way that you would think if you paid attention."

<question>:
How did Nicholas Carr feel after he limited his time online several weeks later?

<options>:
A Anxious.
B Relaxed.
C Concentrated.
D Puzzled.

<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 author Nicholas Carr began researching his book on whether the Internet is ruining our minds,he restricted his online access and email.His new book argues the latest technology _ us less capable of deep thinking.Carr found himself so distracted  that he couldn't work on the book while staying as connected.After first feeling confused by his sudden lack of online connection,he was able to stay focused on one task for a long period within several weeks.
Reading on the Internet has changed how we use our brains.Facing a lot of texts,video,music and links to other web pages and blogs,our minds have become used to skimming and scanning information.As a result,we have developed sharper skills at making fast decisions,particularly visual ones,Carr wrote.
But now most of us seldom read books or long articles that would help us focus.We are becoming more like librarians--able to find information quickly and see clearly the best nuggets .That lack of focus hinders  our longterm memory,leading many of us to feel distracted,he wrote.
"What we are losing is a whole other set of mental skills,which require not the shifting of our focus but the maintaining of our focus," Carr said,adding that for centuries books protected our brains from distraction and focused our minds on one topic at a time.
But with devices such as Apple's iPad becoming common,Carr predicts books also will change."New forms of reading always require new forms of writing," he said.Carr has a suggestion for those who feel web surfing has left them incapable of concentration--slow down,turn off the Internet and practice the skills of contemplation  and reflection."It is pretty clear from the brain science that if you don't exercise particular cognitive skills,you are going to lose them," he said."If you are constantly distracted,you are not going to think in the same way that you would think if you paid attention."

<question>:
What's Nicholas Carr's suggestion for people who are often distracted by the Internet?

<options>:
A They should read more books besides surfing the Internet.
B They should often slow down their pace of modern living.
C They should often get away from the disturbing of the Internet.
D They should spend more time thinking while surfing the Internet.

<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>:
You may open your electronic mail and find information about how to buy medicine,cheap airline tickets , and books and,of course,computers and computer products.There may also be offers for investment deals,bank loans and special holidays.However, to many computer users,this use of electronic spam to sell products has become a major problem as it makes computer communication more difficult.
Many companies who want to send a great deal of advertising might use the services of a " spammer." A spammer is a person or company that uses computers to send out millions of copies of the same sales information.Spammers find e-mail addresses from websites,news groups and " chat rooms " where people send messages to each other.
Most spam is sent by companies who are trying to get you to buy their products . Some of these are honest companies that offer good products or services for fair prices.These companies can offer their products for a cheaper price than you might find in a store.However, much of the spam on the Internet is sent by criminals who are trying to sell products that do not exist or offer services they will not provide.They are only interested in stealing your money.When you answer their spam,you find you are expected to send them money and receive a gift.If you just follow what they ask you to do without any consideration, it is likely that you will be cheated and lose some money.

<question>:
Why do some companies send spam?

<options>:
A to make friends on the Internet.
B to promote their producta on the Internet.
C to send some virses to your company.
D to make computer communication much easier

<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>:
You may open your electronic mail and find information about how to buy medicine,cheap airline tickets , and books and,of course,computers and computer products.There may also be offers for investment deals,bank loans and special holidays.However, to many computer users,this use of electronic spam to sell products has become a major problem as it makes computer communication more difficult.
Many companies who want to send a great deal of advertising might use the services of a " spammer." A spammer is a person or company that uses computers to send out millions of copies of the same sales information.Spammers find e-mail addresses from websites,news groups and " chat rooms " where people send messages to each other.
Most spam is sent by companies who are trying to get you to buy their products . Some of these are honest companies that offer good products or services for fair prices.These companies can offer their products for a cheaper price than you might find in a store.However, much of the spam on the Internet is sent by criminals who are trying to sell products that do not exist or offer services they will not provide.They are only interested in stealing your money.When you answer their spam,you find you are expected to send them money and receive a gift.If you just follow what they ask you to do without any consideration, it is likely that you will be cheated and lose some money.

<question>:
According to the writer,how can we deal with spam?

<options>:
A Look out for any spam that reaches your computer .
B Don't trust any information on the Internet.
C But the cheaper products advertised in the spam.
D Don't buy anything advertised in the spams.

<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>:
You may open your electronic mail and find information about how to buy medicine,cheap airline tickets , and books and,of course,computers and computer products.There may also be offers for investment deals,bank loans and special holidays.However, to many computer users,this use of electronic spam to sell products has become a major problem as it makes computer communication more difficult.
Many companies who want to send a great deal of advertising might use the services of a " spammer." A spammer is a person or company that uses computers to send out millions of copies of the same sales information.Spammers find e-mail addresses from websites,news groups and " chat rooms " where people send messages to each other.
Most spam is sent by companies who are trying to get you to buy their products . Some of these are honest companies that offer good products or services for fair prices.These companies can offer their products for a cheaper price than you might find in a store.However, much of the spam on the Internet is sent by criminals who are trying to sell products that do not exist or offer services they will not provide.They are only interested in stealing your money.When you answer their spam,you find you are expected to send them money and receive a gift.If you just follow what they ask you to do without any consideration, it is likely that you will be cheated and lose some money.

<question>:
The auther's main purpose of writing this passage is to   _  .

<options>:
A explain what spam is
B find out who send out spam
C warn readers of the possible dangers of spam
D show the advantages and disadvantages of spam

<answer>: