Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XVI.

DISCOVERED.

Cummings was bringing up the rear during this march across the city, and when Jake halted he naturally thought it was in obedience to some signal made by Poyor, therefore he remained silent until hearing Neal say imploringly:

"Go on, Jake. Don't stop now when we have a chance of getting away in safety, for what is gold in comparison with life?"

"Have you halted with any idea that it may be possible to carry anything off with us?" Cummings asked, speaking in a whisper, and Jake replied in the same cautious tone:

"That's the size of it. You brought us here with the promise that we could make ourselves rich, and when the first little thing goes wrong you run. Now I will do as I please."

"It is nothing less than suicide. We have before us a journey so long and difficult that however small a burden you may have to carry, it will seem all too heavy."

By this time Poyor turned back to learn the cause of the halt, and when it was explained he said gravely:

"Each instant we stand here brings death so much nearer. Even at this moment watchful eyes may be upon us, and once we are discovered flight will be almost impossible."

The little party stood directly in front of what was evidently the main entrance to the temple. It was formed of twenty slender shafts of white stone which in the moonlight looked translucent, and each column upheld a grotesque figure composed of what appeared to be silver.

1. Who stopped the group's advance?
2. Who halted the group?
3. Who was in the rear?
4. Who did he believe had signalled?
5. Did he start talking?
6. Who did?
7. Did he agree with stopping?
8. What did he think was more important that gold?
9. Who inquired about taking stuff with them?
10. What did Jake say he had promised?
11. Did he want to run?
12. Did Cummings feel staying was dangerous?
13. Who felt they might be being watched?
14. Did he think escape would be easy?
15. Where were they standing?
16. To what?
17. What was it made of?
18. Of what material?
19. What color?
20. How did they look in the light?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. the main entrance to the temple
2. Jake
3. Cummings
4. Poyor
5. no
6. Neal
7. no
8. life
9. Cummings
10. we could make ourselves rich
11. Cummings did
12. Yes
13. poyor
14. no
15. the main entrance
16. the temple
17. twenty slender shafts
18. stone
19. white
20. translucent

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee was standing by his bed, looking at him with a thoughtful expression. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, "How are you feeling, Sam?" Sam smiled and said, "Not bad, Doctor. Thank you for doing the operation ." Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, "Please don't tell Jason about it." "... OK." Mr Lee replied.

Months later when Jason's wounds _ , Sam was still very sick. Neither could he see or walk. What he could do was just stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason felt very discouraged and embarrassed to spend time staying with a disabled man like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then on, he didn't go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn't have any family or friends other than Jason. He felt very sad.

Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later. When Jason came, Mr Lee gave a letter to him. It was from Sam. In the letter Sam said, "Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have new friends. I'm glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I'm glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend ... ... Sam". When he finished reading the letter Mr Lee said, "I have promised that I will keep this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it." Jason stood there. Tears ran down his face.

1. Who was the doctor?
2. Did he perform any surgeries?
3. Was he good at keeping secrets?
4. Who did he operate on?
5. Who was his friend?
6. Did they share a tragedy together?
7. what?
8. Who recovered faster?
9. Was he disabled?
10. How did he feel about his friend?
11. Was his friend surrounded by lots of people?
12. Why not?
13. What did he sacrifice for his buddy?
14. Who told him about it?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Mr Lee
2. yes
3. yes
4. Sam
5. Jason
6. yes
7. a car accident
8. Jason
9. No
10. discouraged and embarrassed
11. No
12. Sam didn't have any family or friends other than Jason
13. his eyes
14. Sam in a letter

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Chinese player Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion, announced her retirement on Sept 21 because of long-term knee injuries. Although it was a hard decision, Li said she had no regrets . "I don't feel sorry about retiring, because I've tried my best," said the 32-year-old. Becoming professional at the age of 17, Li has set many milestones for Chinese tennis. She was the first Chinese player to win a WTA title and the first to break into the top 20. Li won the 2011 French Open title and became the first Asian player to ever win a Slam. By winning this year's Australian Open, she became the first Asian player with two Slams. As excellent as her tennis abilities are, Li's sense of humor is _ too. She often jokes about life with her husband in interviews, changing them into funny comedy shows. Her speech at the Australia Open in January is just the best example. During her 15-year professional career, Li has helped the improvement of tennis in China. Earlier this month, Chinese another player Peng Shuai, 28, made the semifinals of the US Open. Last week, a new tennis match started in Li's hometown of Wuhan. "I've seen changes happening in front of my eyes, young girls picking up tennis rackets, setting goals ... and believing in themselves," Li said in an online post. Li is more than a sports superstar. As WTA chief executive Stacey Allaster said, she is "a pioneer who opened doors to tennis for hundreds of millions of people throughout China and Asia." Li said she planned to take care of my family and then to open a tennis school in China after her retirement. Her official retirement ceremony will be on Sept 30.

1. How old is Li Na?
2. where is her home town?
3. when did she announce her retirement?
4. when is her official retirement ceremony?
5. what caused her to retire?
6. was it an easy decision?
7. does she regret it?
8. what did she win in 2011?
9. who does she joke with?
10. where has she helped improve tennis?
11. who is the other Chinese player who made the semifinals of the US Open?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. 32
2. Wuhan
3. Sept 21
4. Sept 30
5. knee injuries
6. hard
7. no
8. French Open
9. husband
10. China
11. Peng Shuai