Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: This is a song, and millions of Americans will hear it on New Year's Eve. It is called "Auld Lang Syne" (<<>> ). It is the traditional music played during New Year's celebration. "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends. The words "auld lang syne" mean "old long since". No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version by Scottish poet Robert Burns was published in 1796. The words and music we know today first appeared in a song book three years later. The song is played in the United States mainly on New Year's Eve. The version you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. One of the 4 musicians in the group is VOA's Rich Kainfaite. As we end our programme with "Auld Lang Syne",I would like to wish all of our radio friends a very happy New Year! This is Buddy Thomas. Question: "Auld Lang Syne" is an old _ . - English poem - Scottish poem - American poem - Chinese poem
Scottish poem

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade . You will see the world's smallest penguins-- the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home. Making the most of your visit Here are some helpful hints : *The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach. *Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach. *It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins. Protecting the Penguins We do have some simple rules--designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable. *Photography--including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop. *Smoking is not allowed anywhere. *And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them. Question: The passage is written mainly to _ . - help make people's visit more pleasant - introduce the life of the Little Penguins - welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park - encourage people to protect the Little Penguins
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help make people's visit more pleasant

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend' s activity. It's that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters . We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30. We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club. The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills . Bring some briquettes if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes , bring them make them and share them! The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26degC this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic. Question: If you plan to grill, you must bring _ . - a BBQ grill - some briquettes - your own recipes - some oysters
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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Hi, I'm Sandy. I come from America. I have long hair. I like listening to music and singing. I don't like sports. I often call my friends at the weekend. My name is Jack. My Chinese name is Chen Tao. My eyes are not very good, so I often wear a pair of glasses. I enjoy playing computer games and swimming. I like making friends and I have a Chinese friend. Hello, everyone. I'm Luo Wei. I'm from China. My hair is short. I love running and pets. And I have a lovely dog. My name is Daniel. I come from England. I'm good at Maths. I often help my classmates with their Maths. I'm not very tall. I like playing computer games on the Internet. Would you like to be my friend? Please write e-mails to me. Question: What does Luo Wei like? - listening to music. - Swimming. - Running. - Singing.
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Running.

Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The Beets were a new couple . The things in their rooms, such as the television, the computer, the fridge, furniture and so on, were all left by their parents. They only paid some money for their food and clothes. But they tried their best to save money. If they had something important to tell their friends, they always visited them instead of calling them. One day, it was a quarter past nine. Mr. Beet didn't come back. His wife was a little worried. The supper was cold and she had waited for two hours. She was sitting by the table in the dark room. Suddenly the woman heard someone coming upstairs. It was her husband's step. She hurried to open the door. In the dark she could hear his deep breathing . As soon as he sat down, she turned on the light and found he looked very tired. "Why do you come back so late, dear?" asked the woman. "Haven't you caught a bus?" "Yes, but I didn't take it." "Why not?" "I ran after it so that I saved two dollars this evening." "That's great!" the woman said happily. "Run after a taxi next time and you'll save both more time and money." Question: Mrs. Beet hoped _ . - her husband went home by bus the next time. - her husband could keep on doing exercise. - her husband could be stronger and stronger. - her husband could save more money and time.

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Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Wen Feng Store Sale Goods Colors Price(each) Socks Black, white, green $3 Sweater Black $15 Hat Blue, white $4 T-shirt Red, green $14 Shoes Black and white $25 Bag Blue $5 ,. Question: Jack wants to buy two pairs of socks, one bag and two hats. How much are they? - Twenty-one yuan. - Nineteen yuan. - Eighteen dollars. - Nineteen dollars.

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Nineteen dollars.