user: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Tom went to see his grandparents with his father. In the train Tom often put his head out of the window. His father said, "Tom, don't put your head out of the window." But Tom went on putting his head out of the window. His father took Tom's hat quietly and hid it behind his back and said to Tom, "You see your hat is gone." Tom was afraid. His father said, "Well, whistle once. Maybe your hat will come back." Tom whistled. His father put his hat on Tom's head quickly. "Oh! It's wonderful!" Tom laughed and said. He quickly took his father's hat and threw it out of the window. "Now it's your turn to whistle, Dad!" he said happily. Question: Tom often put   _   out of the window. Answer:
OPTIONS:
- his hat
- his father's hat
- his head
- his father's head
his head

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: This is a song, and millions of  Americans will hear it on New Year's Eve. It is called "Auld Lang Syne" (<<>> ). It is the traditional music played during New Year's celebration. "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends. The words "auld lang syne" mean "old long since". No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version by Scottish poet Robert Burns was published in 1796. The words and music we know today first appeared in a song book three years later. The song is played in the United States mainly on New Year's Eve. The version you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. One of the 4 musicians in the group is VOA's Rich Kainfaite. As we end our programme with "Auld Lang Syne",I would like to wish all of our radio friends a very happy New Year! This is Buddy Thomas. Question: Where is this passage from? Answer:
OPTIONS:
- A magazine.
- A TV programme.
- A radio programme
- A newspaper.

Answer: A radio programme

Question: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: It was over two months before Christmas when 9-year-old Mary told her father and me that she wanted a new bike. Her old Barbi bike was too old and it often needed repairing. As Christmas came nearer; her dream for a bike seemed to disappear; for she didn't mention it again. Then much to our surprise; on December 24th; she said that she really wanted a bike as the Christmas present more than anything else. We didn't know what to do. It was too late. We were busy with Christmas dinner and packing presents for our children; parents and also friends till midnight. So there was no time to buy the "right bike" for our little girl. Thinking that we might in this way make our child unhappy on Christmas; we felt _ and sad. Suddenly my husband came up with an idea. "What if I make a little bike out of the clay   and write a note that she could trade in   the model bike for a real one after Christmas?" So he spent the next 5 hours working on a small clay bike. On Christmas morning; we were very excited and waited for Mary to open the little box with the beautiful red and white bike and the note. She opened the box and read the note loudly. She looked at me and said; "So; does this mean I can trade in this bike for a real one?" Smiling; I said; "yes." Mary had tears in her eyes when she replied; "I would never trade in this beautiful bike that Daddy made for me. I prefer to keep it rather than get a real one." At that moment; we thought we would have moved the god to buy her every bike on earth. Question: What did Mary want as her Christmas present? Answer:
OPTIONS:
- A clay model bike.
- An old Barbi bike.
- A new bike.
- Every bike.
Answer: A new bike.

input with options: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Blue Ocean Aquarium  is a great place for families to take a holiday. Children love to see the sea animals and watch films about sharks in it. Last Saturday morning, Mr Jackson took his wife and two little sons to the aquarium. At the ticket office, he asked, "How much shall I pay  to get in?" The woman at the ticket office answered, "The price is 20 dollars for each adult or any kid  older than five. We let kids in free  if they are five or younger. How old are your kids?" Mr Jackson said, "The older one is six and the younger one is three.  I think I must buy three tickets. " The woman was surprised. She said, "Sir, don't you want to save  20 dollars? If you tell me your older son is five, I won't know the difference. " Mr Jackson said with a smile, "Yes, that sounds right, but my kids will know the difference. " From Mr Jackson' s story, we know _ is very important in the modern society . We should tell the truth  to the people around us, especially  to the kids. Question: Mr Jackson spend  _  on their tickets to the aquarium at last. Answer:
OPTIONS:
- 20 dollars
- 40 dollars
- 60 dollars
- 80 dollars
output: 60 dollars

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: On a hot summer day, ice-cold watermelons serve up a delicious treat. Sure, the rosy flesh   quenches your thirst  . But now there are more reasons than ever for people to reach for a slice of watermelon. Meet Dr Alison Edwards. She is a scientist at the Agricultural Research Service. Scientists are people who come up with new ideas called theories  . They usually do scientific research to test their new theories. That's how they find out if a new idea is a good one, or if the new idea will bring an even better idea. At her lab, Dr Edwards recently learned more about the secrets of why watermelons are good for you! Dr Edwards has known for a long time that watermelons have vitamin C. But recently she learned that watermelons also have lycopene  . It is something that gives tomatoes and watermelons their rosy red colour. What's so special about the lycopene in watermelons? Dr Edwards says that watermelons and tomatoes both have lots of lycopene. It seems that your body can use the lycopene from watermelons more easily than the lycopene from raw   tomatoes. In fact, the lycopene from tomatoes is more easily absorbed   inside your body once they have been cooked. Question: How does a scientist usually test a theory? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- By practising it in daily life.
- By doing scientific research.
- By discussing it with other scientists.
- By looking into many scientific reports.

A: By doing scientific research.

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: My sister Mary is 12 years old. Her birthday is on November 10th. Every year, on the morning of that day, my parents take us to Zig Zag's Clothes Store. There my mother buys some clothes for Mary. Then we go to Huaxing Bookstore. There I buy some CDs for Mary, and my father buys a book for her. In the afternoon my parents have a birthday party for Mary at home. Mary's friends Bill, Jim and Cindy come to the party. Bill brings some pens for Mary. Jim gives Mary some balls because   she likes playing with them. Cindy gives Mary a cake. Mary is very happy. Oh, I'm Mary's brother. My name is Nick. Question: Jim and Bill are Mary's   _  . Answer:
OPTIONS:
- brothers
- uncles
- cousins
- friends


assistant: friends