Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Many drivers say the large digital billboards flashing ads every few seconds along Bay Area freeways are just too bright and too distracting. And they may be right. A Swedish study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention concludes that digital billboards hold the gazes of drivers longer than two seconds. Previous studies have shown that anything that takes a driver's eyes off the road for that length of time increases the risks of a crash. "This study proves what is common sense when it comes to digital billboards," says Mary Tracy, president of Scenic America, a national nonprofit group that seeks to limit billboards. "Bright, constantly changing signs on the sides of roads are meant to attract and keep the attention of drivers, and this study confirms that this is exactly what they do." The Federal Highway Administration allowed digital signs for the first time in 2007 after concluding they did not pose a significant danger. But a follow-up report is pending and could be released this year. California has no law banning the billboards, and is one of 39 states that allows them. "We would need to review more research, so it's too early to call for a ban," says Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association. "There is a role for digital messaging, such as conveying urgent information and other safety messages." There are more than 1,800 digital billboards nationwide, more than double the number five years ago. While no data indicate an increase in accidents due to the Bay Area signs, many drivers are opposed to them. "Monstrosities" is what Merlin Dorfman of San Jose calls them, while insurance agent David Whitlock says he has found them a major distraction. "They're much too bright at night," he says. "When the advertisement switches from a bright color to a darker one, your eyes cannot adjust fast enough, and you end up losing sight of the roadway." Officials with sign companies could not be reached for comment, but Bryan Parker, an executive vice president for... Question: We are most likely to find the text in the _ section of a magazine. Options: A: international culture B: traffic and safety C: fashion and travel D: personal health
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: In Europe, people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right throughout the meal, a system that is generally agreed to be more efficient than the American zigzag method. Americans hold both the fork and the knife in their right hands throughout the meal, so they continually change their forks to the left hand when they have to cut their meat. It seems to be funny for the Europeans to see Americans busy changing their dinner sets, making a lot of noises. A few explanations for this American style are as follows: (1) Americans are practical and efficient. Since most of us are right-handed, it is reasonable to keep our working tools at all times in the right hand that can use them most efficiently. (2) Americans, the master of the New World are rebels .They use the zigzag method to break the rules in the Old World and in this way they are thumbing their nose at Mother England. Americans are a restless kind. They do not like to sit in one spot for very long when dining. (3) Forced to do so, they respond by "playing" with the silver. Whatever the reason for the practice, it is now certainly as American as apple pie. Europeans recognize this and are quick to attack it as evidence of American innocence of form. Arguments against the zigzag method rest not only on grounds of efficiency but also on those of tradition. In Old World dining, the knife is held in the right hand continually because it can serve as an instant defense against the uninvited intruders .However, such alertness is out of place in the New World, as every American believes that this is the home of the brave. Americans _ their silverware, perhaps, to show that they are not afraid and that one of them holding a fork is worth any number of them holding blades . Question: Which of the following statements is NOT true? Options: A: European people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. B: The zigzag eating method is related to American characteristics. C: The zigzag eating method has become an American feature. D: European people will use the American method because of its efficiency.
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Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master's degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission? --Deborah AFirst let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are "test optional" which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found atfairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy. You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. "Disclosing" a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability. --Ms. Kravis Question: What do we know about Deborah's daughter? Options: A: She is applying for a master's degree. B: She is very active in her high school. C: Her disability prevents her studying well. D: She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability.
A: B

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: The Spotlightin Rio Phelps puts spotlight on cupping Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps fed American swimmers t0 8 gofd medal in the4xiOO-meter relay, but .what grabbed media attention and led to stories and photos around the globe were the purple and red circles on his back Michael Phelps of the USA is seen with red cupping marks on h/s shoulder as he competes during the 2016 Rio Olympics men's 200m butterfly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , Aug 8,2016Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui goes viralChain's women's swimmer Fu Yuanhui has created a sensation online not just by winning thebronze medal in the 1OOm backstroke competition, but also by her facial expressions during thepost semi-final interview with China Central Television (CCTV) on MondayWhen asked whether she held back for the final, Fu replied, "No, I utilized my 'prehistorical power'." What she meant was that she had spared no efforts in the semi-final. Since then. eso-called "prehistorical power" has gone viral and become a new Internet meme Britain wins first Olympic diving gold in men's synchronized 3m springboard(3) Britain's Jack Laugher and Chris Mears ended China's gold medal monopoly over diving events at the R/o Olympics by winning the men's synchronized 3m springboard final On Wednesday, the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in divingLaugher and Mears finished with a six-round total of 454.32 points, just 4.11 points ahead ofsilver medallists Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center.China's Cao Yuan and Qin Kai took the bronze with 443.70 points Question: What can we learn from the third news? Options: A: China didn't,t win any gold medals in diving events at the Rio Olympics. B: Britain became the gold medal monopolist of diving events at the Rio Olympics. C: Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA took silver with 447.81 points. D: Britain had never won the Olympic diving gold medal before the Rio Olympics.
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