I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Many great basketball players had clever nicknames , usually describing the player's overall style on the court . Below are some of the colorful nicknames among popular NBA players. "Tiny" Nate Archibald, at six feet one inch tall, was small for a basketball player. Still, Archibald used speed and his brains to control the court in the 14 seasons that he played in the NBA. Interestingly, his nickname originated off the court: he was named after his father, "Big Tiny". "Magic" Earvin Johnson was called "Magic" by a sportswriter who saw him playing basketball in one high school game. Johnson was a skillful player, often doing the unexpected, to the _ of his competitors and the delight of the audience. He also won a gold medal as part of the U.S. "Dream Team" in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. "The Mailman" Karl Malone earned his nickname because on the court he delivered consistently. Malone spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, gaining a reputation as one of the best power forwards of all time. He also won two Olympic gold medals, as part of the U.S. "Dream Team" in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. "The Iceman" George Gervin made the most difficult shots look easy. He was also famous for keeping his cool in every game, playing in a relaxed way under pressure. Gervin, who played most of his 14 years in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, was unequalled in many ways as a shooting guard. Question: The author's purpose in writing the text is to _ . Options: A: uncover the secrets of NBA players' success B: talk about how to give others a lovely nickname C: introduce some NBA players and their nicknames D: show how to become an excellent basketball player
C

I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress Finding work-life balance in today's frenetically paced world is no simple task. Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult. Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress -- along with its harmful effects -- is the result. The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance -- and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance. How work invades your personal life There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight- to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here's why: *Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs. *International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting. *Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere -- from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this. *Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they're scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory. If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40... Question: What does the real balance mean according to the author? Options: A: Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance. B: Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you. C: Trying to carrying out everything you want to do whether you can do it or not. D: Being cautious when saying no to somebody in a bid to maintain fine relationships.
B

I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Attention STARBUCKS Owners of Stainless Steel Travel Mug Mug lid Recall---16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug We've recognized a fault at the cup. The fault might cause some lids to lift slightly from the body of the mug, and could possibly result in injury from hot liquid leaking. So, we have given a lid recall notice immediately. The notice is only related to STARBUCKS 16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs which were sold between November 2012 and February 2013. The bottom of the mug is stamped with "ThermoSServ", the distributor's name. There is not any printing on the mug handle. At STARBUCKS, customers' safety is valued above anything else. Therefore, no matter whether your lid is leaking , in the interest of your safety, we request you bring your mug to your nearest STARBUCKS (excluding Esso STARBUCKS), where they are sure exchange the lid for a new lid that fits well and safely. The new lids are going to be available March 1, 2013. Don't use your mug until you exchange the lid, please. Here's what you do: * Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one. * New lids will be available March 1, 2013. * Return your travel mug to a STARBUCKS store. * Your lid will be exchanged for a new lid. If you'd like to return the entire mug, bring it back at any time for a full repayment. If you have any questions regarding this recall, please don't hesitate to us at: Toll Free Number: 1-999-701-1717 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time STARBUCKS Question: The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who _ . Options: A: have 16 oz Stainless mugs B: often travel around C: want to buy 16 oz stainless mugs D: are selling the mugs
A