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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The world shares him and London claims him, but Stratford-on-Avon intends to spend 2016 celebrating Shakespeare as their man: the bard of Avon, who was born there in 1564, and died there 400 years ago. Stratford remained hugely important throughout Shakespeare's life, argues Paul Edmondson, the head of learning and research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. "People have seen Shakespeare as a Dick Whittington figure, who turns his back on Stratford and his family, goes to London to earn his fortune and only comes back to die," he said. "But Stratford is where he bought land and property, where he kept his library, where he lived and read and thought. We are going to spend the year re-emphasizing the importance of Shakespeare, the man of Stratford." The anniversary of the death of the most famous and the most performed playwright in the world will be marked across Britain and the globe. Macbeth is about to open in Singapore, Romeo and Juliet in Brussels. Shakespeare's Globe is completing the first world tour, in which it has taken Hamlet to almost every country. North Korea is still holding out, though. The Globe director recently jokily claimed Shakespeare as a true Londoner. Stratford, however, will be insisting that the town made and educated Shakespeare. "His old school room in Stratford-on-Avon where Shakespeare learned 'small Latin and less Greek' --as kindly laughed at by his friend Ben Johnson--will open its doors, scarred by centuries of naughty schoolboys, to mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death," said Paul Edmondson. Shakespeare bought the splendid New Place, the second best house in the town, when he had made his fortune on the London stage. "You don't buy a house like New Place and not live there," Paul said. He believes that after Shakespeare bought it, all his thinking time was spent there, and that the late plays, including The Tempest, were at least planned in his library and probably written there. Question: What made people regard Shakespeare as a Dick Whittington figure? - His life experiences. - His achievements in literature. - His popularity in London. - His contributions to Stratford.
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His life experiences.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The following are letters to the editor of a school newspaper. Dear editor, I'd like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of the fact that students have different interests and abilities. I understand that grades are useful, but grades often limit creativity. Competing for better grades causes many students to turn down opportunities to pursue music, dramatics and sports. Grades force an arbitrary standard of success on everyone. I do not demand as some extremists do, that grades be removed immediately. However, I do believe that less emphasis should be placed on grades. I hope that someday grades will become optional at Village High School. Magdalena Smith Drama Club Dear editor, I'd like to say something about grades. Let's face the facts about grades. Grades perform three basic functions. First, grades motivate students to work at their highest level of competence . Second, they act as a reward for hardworking students and as a punishment to students who do not work hard. Finally, grades are used as an effective standard by which to measure students' achievement. Good grades help students to get jobs and to get into university. I've spoken with a number of students who have jobs, and most of them say that they were hired primarily on the basis of their grades. My grades helped me land a part-time job and will help me get into university next year. I think grades are extremely important at Village High School. Simon Harper Science Club Question: From the second letter, we can infer that Simon Harper is a/an _ . - student - teacher - headmaster - advertiser
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student

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Introduction to Piano No matter what you do in life, it's always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class. Brinton ( Beg. , Ages 8-17 )...# 487919 Sat. , Apr. 13---Jun 1, 10:30 AM---12 PM $56 Residents / $112 Non-residents Guitar Lesson Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes. Brinton ( Beg./ Int. , Ages 12-17 ) ...# 37623 Sat. , Apr. 13 --- Jun.1, 2 PM --- 3:30 PM $110 Residents / $220 Non-residents Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance Hip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York's folk culture and has become popularized by the entertainment industry. The steps _ from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of clean hip hop music techniques, steps and a routine. Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )...# 38475 Tue. , Apr, 16---Jun 4, 7 PM --- 8 PM $18 Residents / $36 Non-residents Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers This super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends. In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see these forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees. Jueau ( Ages 4-12 )... #370956 Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM $80 Residents / $160 Non-residents Question: If Mary's son is 5 years old, she may choose _ for him. - Guitar Lesson - Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers - Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance - Introduction to Piano
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Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers