I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did! But around Christmas in 1970, my father was out of work. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren't sure how they'd provide for us. That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not make the other kids in the neighborhood disappointed. As my father left the house and went downstairs, another Santa Claus was walking up, with a great bag of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a merry Christmas. The _ man handed the bag and walked away down the block. We never knew who showed us great kindness on the snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas. Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger and his generosity . Each year we tell the story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving help to others in need. Question: According to the passage, the writer's father is _ on Christmas. Options: A: brave B: lonely C: serious D: generous
D
I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Coolest Hotels in the World Ariau Amazon Towers The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for big family. You'll thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways. Prices starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite. For more information, visit the website: http://www.ariautowers.com The Ice Hotel Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You'll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience. Prices: starting $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icehotel.com Propeller Island City Lodge Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You'll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes. Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars. For more information, visit the website: http://www.propeller-island.com For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website: _ Question: For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels,they have to pay at least _ Options: A: $600 B: $111 C: $182 D: $636
B
Q: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Tommy was watching the shutters open and then shut, open and then shut. "Mom," he said, "may I go outside?" "Be careful," she said. "It's so windy today." Outside, leaves were flying here and there. Tommy watched in _ . "If I was a leaf, I would fly across the world," Tommy thought and then ran out into the yard among the colors. Mrs. Pennington came out. "Tommy, I have your jacket. Please put it on." However, there was no Tommy. He was a leaf. A maple leaf came to him and moved ahead. Tommy followed him. "Where do you think we are going?" Tommy asked the leaf. "Does it matter?" the leaf replied. "If you are blown in that direction, you will fly high into the air and see things that no leaf has seen before." "Okay," Tommy said, "I will go with you to the dump ." Suddenly, a car stopped. It was Tommy's mom. Mrs. Pennington didn't want to let her little boy run into the city dump. "Not so fast," she said getting out of the car. "You are not allowed to play there. Don't you see the smoke?" She walked over and took the leaf. She put it in her pocket. "There," she said, "it will be safe until we get home." Tommy smiled, ran to the car and got in. Question: What's the best title for this passage? Options: A: The Maple Leaf and a Boy B: A Boy Who Became a Leaf C: A Poor Mom and Her Son D: A Boy Who Was Bored
A: B
Question: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Do you have free time? Would you like to be with an old man? I need such a man to look after my father. He's 78 years old, but he's healthy. If you want to get the job, you need to work for four hours every day from Monday to Friday, 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. And on weekends, you need to work for only two hours, 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Your pay is 5 dollars an hour. Here are the things you will do: *Read books and newspapers to him *Talk with him if he wants to *Walk outside with him *Buy things for him Address: Bridge Street, Nanjing Telephone: 2756-3358 (ask for Mr. Green) Tom White needs a job. After he reads the advertisement , he calls Mr. Green and gets the job. Question: Tom will work for _ hours in a week altogether . Options: A: 12 B: 16 C: 18 D: 24
Answer: D
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I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: When I was 14, I decided to make some pocket money by mowing lawns in summer. I worked hard because that was my first part-time job. After working for one week, Mr Miller said that he had no money for me. Oh, dear! He wouldn't pay for my work! That surprised me greatly. I argued with him, and then I went back home. My parents told me not to complain about Mr Miller. He was in difficulties. Then my mother call up Mr Miller and they talked about something on the phone. A few days later, my mother asked me to return to Mr Miller's garden, because he was too weak to look after it. When I came back, Mr Miller said, "Sorry, I have no money, but I can do something for you." He played CD for me. Hearing the beautiful music, I was so interested in it that I forgot the money and did the work with pleasure. At last, Mr Miller gave me a ticket to a concert. After that, I became very interested in music. And now, I have been a popular musician. I should thank Mr Miller greatly. Question: Why did the author argue with Mr Miller? Options: A: Because that was her first part-time job. B: Because Mr Miller had no time for him. C: Because she wanted to go home. D: Because Mr Miller wouldn't pay for her work.
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D