*Question*
Onceupon a time, some visitors went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly a warning of a strong storm came to them, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds got darker, Love realized it was time to leave. But there was no boat to go into. Love looked around with hope. Just then Richness was passing by in a great large boat. Love shouted, "Richness, can you take me with you? Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold in my boat. There is no place here for you. " Love decided to ask Vanity for help who was also passing by in a beautiful boat. But Vanity said with a cold voice, "No, I can't take you with me. My boat will get dirty with your wet feet. " Sadness passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was useless. "No, I can't take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be alone. " When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that he didn't hear Love calling to him. Love was becoming restless and hopeless. Just then somebody called out, "Come, Love! I will take you with me. " Love did not know who was so kind, but jumped into the boat happily. After getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Love asked, "Knowledge, do you know who was so kind to give me a lift when no one else wished to help?" [:Zxxk.Com] Knowledge smiled, "Oh, that was Time. " "Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?" Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, "Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is. " Other visitors passed by in their boats one by one. Which is the right order according to the passage? A) Richness- Vanity- Sadness- Happiness- Time B) Richness- Happiness- Sadness- Vanity- Time C) Time- Richness- Vanity- Sadness- Happiness D) Richness- Happiness- Vanity - Sadness- Time
**Answer**
A

*Question*
John is a very strong man. He gets a job of cutting trees in a forest. His boss gives him an axe and showed him the area where he should work. The first day, John cuts down 18 trees. "Good," the boss says, "keep it up!" happily, John tries harder the next day, but he only cuts down 15 trees. The third day he tries even harder, but he can only cut down 10 trees. Day after day he cuts down fewer and fewer trees. "I must be losing my strength ," John thinks. He goes to the boss to say sorry and says that he can not know what is going on. "When is the last time you sharpen your axe?" the boss asks. "I'm busy cutting trees, so I have no time to do _ . " The moral of this story: While John is working hard, he doesn't work "smart". He doesn't think about the best way to do his job. Why does John cut down fewer and fewer trees day after day? A) Because he is losing his strength B) Because he is busy doing something C) Because he doesn't sharpen his axe. D) Because his boss lets him do so.
**Answer**
C

*Question*
A Lesson from the Elder Grandfather was an elder Cherokee Native American who had a wrinkled, nut brown face and kind dark eyes. His grandson often came in the evening to sit on his knee and asked the many questions that children would ask. One day the grandson came to his grandfather with a look of anger on his face and the following story. "Father and I went to the store today and because I helped him, he bought me a present---a jack-knife. I went outside to wait for father and to admire my new knife in the sunlight. Some town boys came by and saw me. They surrounded me and started saying bad things. They called me dirty and stupid and said that I should not have such a fine knife. The largest of these boys pushed me back and I fell over one of the other boys. I dropped my knife and one of them picked it up and they all ran away laughing. I hate them. I hate them all." The elder Cherokee, with eyes that had seen too much, lifted his grandson's face so his eyes looked into the boy's face. Grandfather said, "Let me tell you a story. I, too, at times, have felt a great hate for those who have taken so much with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down and does not hurt your enemy. It is like drinking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these feelings many times. It is as if two wolves are inside me.... It is a terrible fight. One wolf is good and does no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense when no offense was intended. It will only fight when it is right to do so and in the right way. This wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, modesty, kindness, friendship, sympathy, generosity, truth, and faith. The other wolf is full of anger. The least thing will set off his fiercest temper. He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He cannot think because his anger and hate are so much. It is helpless anger, for his anger will change nothing. This wolf represents fear, envy, greed, self-pity, guilt, lies, false pride and... How does the good wolf do things in the story? A) He never fights against others. B) He tries to get on well with others. C) It is hard for him to live with other wolves. D) Sometimes he had a terrible fight because some one hit him.
**Answer**
B

*Question*
House For Rent Lost Dog 2 sunny bedrooms with one kitchen Small size $500 a month Black and white, short hair Call Mr. Winter at 555--7843 Call Gus. Reward at 555--6238 Taxi Driver W anted Titanic 3D Full or part time Saturday and Sunday Experience needed Zig Zag Cinema. Call Mark at 555--7296 between $20 (half for children under12). 9 am and 5 pm weekdays. Call 555--9767 for more information If you want to rent the room for two months, you should pay _ . A) 250 dollars B) 500 dollars C) 1000 dollars D) 1500 dollars
**Answer**
C