Read the article and select the best answer. Article: A rich man was riding along the road and saw an old man digging in his garden. There was a young tree lying on the ground. The rich man asked the old man. "What kind of tree are you planting there. My good man?" "This is a fig tree, sir." He said. "A fig tree? The rich man was very surprised. "Why, how old are you, may I ask?" "I am ninety years old." "What!" shouted the rich man. "You're ninety years old, you are planting a very young tree now and it'll take years to give fruit. You certainly don t hope to live long enough to get any fruit from this tree. "The old man smiled and said, "Tell me, sir, did you eat figs when you were a boy?" Sure," the man did not know why he asked this question. The old man asked, "Who planted the fig trees?" "Why - why: I don't know." "You see, sir." The old man said slowly, "our forefathers planted trees for us to enjoy and l am doing the same for the people after me." The rich man was quiet, then said," you are right, my good man. We should do some things for the people after us. Thank you very much." Then he rode away. Question: The old man was planting _ when the rich man saw him. Options: A: an apple tree B: a fig tree C: a pear tree D: a banana tree
B

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Bruce is an English boy. Now he lives in a big house in Beijing with his parents, but he can't speak Chinese, he can only speak English. He likes swimming very much, and his house is near a river. He often goes to swim with his friends in the river. There are three people in his family. His father is a bank clerk, his mother is a teacher. It's Sunday today, Bruce doesn't go to school. Their parents aren't at work. They go to the park by bus. Now they are in the park, they enjoy themselves very much. Question: Where are Bruce and his parents now? Options: A: At home. B: At school. C: In a park. D: On a bus.
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C

Ques: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Get a Life is a website that helps middle school students answer the question --What do you want to be when you grow up? "It encourages teenagers to have a big dream; it tries to find out what is possible; it makes a plan for children to get where they want to go," said Combs, one of the persons who set up the website. [:ZSSxxSSk.Com] Get a Life suggests teenagers let their hobbies and interests decide what to do in the future. It encourages them to look for activities that help them try to do some jobs and get important knowledge and skills. It also offers information about fast-growing and well-paid jobs, and provides job training for teenagers. "Middle school is the perfect time for students to find out their interests, to have many different experiences and do something for their future jobs," a middle school teacher said. "Our world will become a better place if we make our _ s wide and try new things. Our students can't wait until high school or university to begin building their dreams. Right now is the right time to get a life." "This website is exactly what these children need for a better future. If our children can make better plans for their future, it is more possible for them to succeed," Combs said. Question: Which of the following about Get a Life is NOT true? Options: A: It helps teenagers to have a big dream. B: It helps teenagers to prepare for their classes. C: It provides information about jobs for teenagers. D: It tells teenagers how to choose future jobs.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Mrs. Brown's old grandfather lived with her and her husband. Every morning he went for a walk in the park and came home at half past twelve for his lunch . But one morning a police car stopped outside Mrs. Brown's house at twelve o'clock, and two policemen helped Mrs. Brown to get out . One of them said to Mrs. Brown . " The poor old man lost his way in the park and phoned to us for help , so we sent a car to bring him home . " Mrs. Brown was very surprised , but she thanked the policemen and they left . " But , grandfather , "she then said " you have been to that park nearly every day for twenty years . How did you lose your way there ?" The old man smiled , closed one eye and said , " I didn't quite lose my way , I just got tired and I didn't want to walk home !" ,. Question: The old man lived _ Options: A: by himself B: with his grandfather C: with his grandson D: with his granddaughter and her husband
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D

Ques:Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Many kids think they are too common. They think they are not the prettiest and smartest. Sometimes kids don't know how special they are. When they see outstanding athletes or cool stars, they often think: Am I outstanding? What am I going to be when I grow up ? Growing up means understanding what you can do and what you can _ to the world. When you are young, you don't see that. But when get older, you may know that by being yourself, you do offer something to other people. Maybe you aren't the best, but that doesn't make you "not special" Think about your friends. Write down some things that you like about them. Think about why you are friends. You are going to know that in the end, though they aren't the smartest or the prettiest or the most talented, they are great in their way. And they feel just the same as you. In fact it is great to be the best at something, but it's OK if you can't. If you just live our life and try hard, you are still pretty amazing .And you can make your dream come true. Question: You'll get to know that your friends are great in your own way _ . Options: A: in the end B: at first C: when you are young D: when you offer something

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Online English Web Sites * www.english-zone.com----A site teaching English grammar; vocabulary and reading skills. Also lots of jokes. * www.theenglishprofessor.com----ESL (="English" as a second language) links. "Learning English free" is its slogan. Very good at helping students improve their writing skills. * www.globalstudy .com/est----Directory of "English as a Second Language" web sites in the United States; Canada; Australia; New Zealand; Great Britain and Ireland. * www.netsurflearning.com----A free English course using materials from the web and catering for all levels. You can improve all kinds of language skills there. * www.rg-chonang.com----Hundreds of ESL links for you to go to. * www.wfi.fr/volterre/weblinklearners.html----A wide variety of English language resources links. Question: How many web sites provide free English courses? Options: A: 2. B: 3. C: 4. D: 5.
A