Mrs White was going to have her first baby very soon. Yesterday her husband took her to a hospital.So Mr White helped her get into car and drove her there. A nurse took Mrs White to her room and told Mr White that he could go home and she could call him when the baby arrived . But Mr White said he liked to wait at the hospital. The nurse said ."You may wait outside." Mr White was walking up and down at about midnight when the nurse came out of the room and said with a smile."Which would you like better, a boy or a girl?""A girl," said Mr White."I have an elder sister,and she loves me.""Well,"said the nurse,""it's a boy this time.""That's all right,"said Mr White happily,"That's my second choice." Mr White _ . A) had a boy B) had a girl C) had a boy and a girl D) told the nurse that Mr White wanted a boy
A
Hongkong has about forty beaches. They are open to all people. Some of the beaches are the best in the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to most of them by bus. To go to some beaches you have to take a boat. There are toilets, clothes changing rooms and places to buy food and drinks on most of the beaches. You will swim there safely if you do as the following: 1. Don't swim alone. You should go with an adult or your friends. 2. Don't swim right after a meal or when you are hungry or tired. 3. You should not stay in the water too long. 4. Do not go out in a boat if you can't swim or if you're not wearing a life jacket. Remember: A red flag means that it is dangerous for anyone to go into the water. A blue flag means that it is dangerous for children and weak swimmers to enter the sea. The writer wants to tell us _ . A) something about Hong Kong beaches and swimming rules there B) that swimming in Hong Kong is dangerous C) that Hong Kong has many best beaches in the world D) it is not easy to go swimming in Hong Kong
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Q: Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night. But many students don't get enough sleep because of early school start times and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don't get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can't fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have _ which might keep them awake all night. These sleeping problems greatly affect people's lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed . Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold. If Li Hong is 15years old, how much sleep does she need every night? A) 10-12 hours. B) 8-9 hours. C) 7-8 hours. D) Less than 7 hours.
A: B
Question: Doctors, psychologists , economists and other experts have recently got together to find out what makes us happy and have come to surprising results. One of the main topics is how to measure happiness. Although some experts say that there are many ways to measure happiness, like recording a person's feelings, satisfaction in life or being healthy, others say that you can't really measure happiness, but you can see it. Money is really important in most people's lives. Once people have enough money to support their living, they pay more attention to other meaningful things. In many cases, friends and a close family are more important. Some people also need meaningful and creative work to find happiness. Studies find that there is a connection between happiness and health. Most of the time, people who are happier have better health. They work better and they are not as stressed as others. Besides, happier people may be able to live longer and enjoy their happiness. Studies also show that those who laugh a lot and those who are in good moods are also happier. Is there a way of achieving happiness? Some experts say that if people express their thanks, they can become happier. Joining pleasant conversations can also bring more satisfaction and happiness. Not surprisingly, people feel that a good relationship is important in being happy. Happiness is also _ . The results show that if you happen to have a member of your family or a friend near you who is happy, you'll happy, too. What can make people happier according to the passage? A) Working harder. B) Making more money. C) Having more children. D) Being thankful.
Answer: D
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The city zoo bought a new kangaroo from Australia. It was famous for jumping very high. The zoo keeper was worried that the kangaroo would run away. He built special walls around it. But the next morning, people found that the animal was playing around outside. So the zoo keeper made the height of the walls 5 metres. But the kangaroo got out again the following day. The zoo keeper felt very angry, so he made the walls as high as lo metres, but the kangaroo still got out. "How high do you think he'll keep on building the walls?" a giraffe asked the kangaroo. "I don't know," said the kangaroo. "Maybe they'll reach 300 metres. It all depends on whether he remembers to lock the gate." What do you think of this zoo keeper? A) Clever. B) Careful. C) Kind. D) Careless.
**Answer**
D
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Most cities and towns in China have night markets every day. During the day, the streets are quiet . At night, they become crowded and lively . Usually people arrive at three or four in the afternoon. By 6:00, the streets are like rivers of people. Night markets are fun places to shop in. You can buy clothes, shoes and many other things. If the price is too high, you can _ with sellers . You can also buy nice food. When you are hungry, you can sit down for a meal. Smelly tofu is popular, but it really smells bad. The best thing is everything at night markets is cheap. Choose the best title of this article. A) Shopping Mall B) Night Shopping C) Markets D) Night Markets
**Answer**
D