Article: Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16thcentury when English rulers fried to conquer Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921. The British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland. In the north, is part of the united kingdom. The republic of Ireland. In the south. Is an independent country. In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes ,was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of bunger. This, and a shortage of work , forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace. The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly, Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks", Since independence, Ireland has revived its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different are as have different styles of old Irish song which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc. Question: what can be the best title for the text? Yes or no, is the answer "Ireland, past and present"?
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Article: Many of Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English fluently when they meet a foreigner. They seem to have mastered the basic language structure, but a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their mistakes. It is not uncommon that many students, who are bad speakers of English, can write English perfectly. This proves that they are not unable to organize their idea in English. The center of the problem is that they don't have enough practices and confidence. Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners to whom you are speaking? Don't be shy. They will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best to _ this trouble is to learn to speak by speaking more. I am sure that more practice will help you to succeed. Question: So many Chinese students dare not speak to foreigners because _ . Yes or no, is the answer "they worry about making mistakes in their speaking"?
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Article: The Gold Coast Wax Museum is one of the Gold Coast's longest running attractions. It's a collection of famous figures. It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size copies of wax figures of British and Australian History. The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of the people each year who are amazed at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in real costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast. Come face to face with such famous people as Michael Jackson, President Barack Obama,Past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein's Royal Family members, and many others whose lives have all left an unforgettable mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure, helping visitors know them well. The old Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been crafted by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards' equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and USA. The detail in the figures is amazing and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand and the eyes so real that they seem to follow the viewer around. Price Child (1~3 yrs): free Child (3-~12 yrs): $22.00 Adult: $29.00 Open hours Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 10 pm Closed Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.) Location Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) QLD How to get there You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Notice to visitors *All carried items including food and drinks will be inspected upon entry. *Coats, umbrellas, etc. should be left in the checkrooms (max size 40x40x50 cm and max weight 8 kg). *The checkroom is to the left of the Main entrance (PS1.50 per item). *When maximum checkrooms capacity is reached the Museum cannot accept any more items. *Bring your sense of adventure and your camera with you and... Question: When people come to visit this exhibition, they _ . Yes or no, is the answer "should have all their carried items checked at the entrance"?
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Article: The holiday season is the time of magic moments. Our hearts are waiting for something special to happen. Children dream of meeting Santa Claus and receive desirable presents. I'm sure that grandparents are waiting for their kids' and grandchildren's visit. If your holiday schedule is tightly packed, then you should find at least two hours to pay a visit to your grandparents. We often forget about three magic words "l love you". Love is not a sign of weakness and our grandparents deserve to hear these pleasant and healing words. Don't feel shy of showing and proving your love. Your hug and a frank smile can be the best cure for different diseases to your dear grandparents. Old people are very sensible creatures. They need both physical and mental supports. Younger people should be patient enough to pay attention, hear out and don't let their grandparents feel too old, lonely and useless. There're hundreds of ideas on how to make something good and useful for your grandparents. The best one is to bring a fresh and bushy Christmas tree to their house. Do your best to decorate it with lights and ribbons. Encourage your grandparents to do it together. Unfortunately, people are like candles. The light of their eyes can die out in a moment. Chances are high that their hearts will stop one day. Why don't we begin to value things before we lose them? I know that not everyone can answer this challenging question. I hope this week will bring a lot of joy to children, parents and their grandparents. Don't forget to treat grandparents with respect because they're an essential part of your family. Question: According to the passage the author intends Yes or no, is the answer "to encourage people to visit their grandparents"?
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