Q: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Saying "thank you" is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we're brought up to be kind and polite. So, what exactly are you supposed to say when "thank you" is only the 20thmost popular way to express gratitude ? According to a recent report, 19 other ways of expressing gratitude finished ahead of "thank you" in a poll of 3,000 people. Pollsters found almost half those asked preferred the more informal "cheers", while others liked to use such expressions as "ta", "great" and "nice one". So, just what is the right form of words to express your thanks? Luckily, the answer is in the language itself. "Cheers" is considered an informal way to say thank you. For example, when going for a drink with friends, a smile and a "cheers" by way of thanks is not only acceptable to the situation, it is also culturally _ . "Ta" was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as "nice one", and "wonderful". Interestingly, one word that didn't make it into the top 20 was "thanks". But "thanks" can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between "thank you" and the downright relaxed "cheers". Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. For example, words like "awesome", "brilliant" and "you star" can tell both your pleasure at someone's action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are on the receiving end of a "new" thank you, you can reply with a simple "no problem", or "sure". Of course, a simple wave, nod or smile may be all right. For example, if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand is enough to show that you are thankful for the driver's consideration. Sometimes, formality is necessary, and "thank you" is still the best choice in such situations. But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions. Many people in western countries are worried that good manners are in decline . People are... Options: A Sure. B No problem. C Ta. D You star. Answer: D You star. Question:
A: Which of the following can express gratitude as well as pleasure?

Question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: The death list in a school bus accident that happened on Wednesday morning in the northwest province of Gansu has risen to 20 following the death of one child later Wednesday. It's known that the accident happened around 9:40 a.m. in Yulinzi town of Zhengning county, according to a report from the police. The report said five people including four children and their bus driver died just at the moment that the accident happened. While 15 others, their teacher included, were sure to be dead by the afternoon. It's reported that another 44 children were injured in the accident and have been sent to hospital. Twelve of the injured are in badly hurt. The truck which caused the accident was carrying coal. Another reason for the accident was the bus itself. The police has blamed _ for the accident, saying that the bus -- a van with nine seats -- was carrying 64 people. Options: A 9 B 15 C 64 D 55 Answer: D 55 Question:
Answer: How many more people did the bus carry than it could be carried in?

[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: I once had a hard time making a living in France. Three years ago, I moved to a new neighborhood and felt an intense need to meet people so I went to the cinema. Outside the cinema was a woman with long gray hair who had a strong smell and was asking for money. I reached for my wallet to give her a Euro and then something made me stop and enter into conversation with her. I said, "Look, all the women going to the cinema here on a Tuesday night are seeing a film that can change your life. I'd rather buy you a ticket than give you money." She hesitated for a moment and then came in with me. She hid behind me because, she said, the people running the theater didn't like her. I got her a ticket and she sat next to me. There were about 80 women there; I noticed some of them were turning around and looking at me with expressions of surprise and curiosity . I encouraged the woman I had bought the ticket for to come the following night to an event where there would be many representatives of various social services. I thought they could be of some help to her. She did come and I was able to direct her to an agency that helped women in her situation. At the same time, a woman came toward me and said, "Are you the person who bought a ticket for the woman outside the theater asking for _ When I said yes she said, "I want you to come to the community center where I work. I want the other employees there to meet you." This was the beginning of a deep friendship and colleague relationship. I now have a great job and have more work than I've ever had in my 20 years in France. And the woman I took to the cinema that night? I learned that she was not homeless and that she was a secretary. Options: A She wanted to see a film without a ticket. B Her body gave out a pleasant smell. C She was afraid of being caught by the clerk on duty. D She was not welcome to see the film there. Answer: D She was not welcome to see the film there. Question:
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[A]: Why did the woman hide behind the author when going into the cinema?

Question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Want to save the environment? You probably can't fix everything on your own, but by taking small steps and keeping the environment in mind every day, you can make a difference, 1. Think Green. Challenge yourself to think about the environment as you live your life. If you shut off lights when you leave the room, turn off your TV when you're not watching it, you'll save energy. If you take shorter showers, you'll save water. 2. Shop Green. Shopping is fun, but buying things you don't need is wasteful and bad for the earth. Before you buy something, ask yourself how much you'll really use it. Keep yourself away from buying products with unnecessary packaging , and whenever possible, buy things that were locally made instead of those shipped from far away. 3. Dress Green. Wear green trousers and T-shirts if you want. But what really matters isn't the colour, it's how the clothes were made. If you want to help the environment, the best place to find clothes is at _ , but you might not want to buy everything used. No matter where you shop, keep an eye out for products made from environmentally friendly materials like organic cotton, which is grown without the use of pesticides ( ). 4. Study Green. What's better than learning about the environment? Save it while you learn, It can be as simple as using both sides of a piece of paper before you recycle it, or reusing an old textbook :instead of buying a new one. If you want to do more, join an environmental group at your school, and encourage your friends to join, too. Options: A Taking shorter showers. B Buying products with unnecessary packaging. C Wearing clothes made from organic materials. D Using both sides of a piece of paw. Answer: B Buying products with unnecessary packaging. Question:
Answer:
Which of the following acts does not agree with the writer's green ideas?