New York Hall of Science (NYHS) Founded in 1964, it is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics. The museum focuses on education for children aged 5 and up, with the aim of conveying the excitement and understanding of science and technology to children. Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM) The museum, dating back to 1697, is the only working historical farm in New York City. It is an actual farm and you can wander around the farm to see the fields and animals. It's a good chance for your kids to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The museum sells feed for young hands who are willing to get licked by sheep and goats. The animals are friendly to visitors. The museum also offers many exciting hands-on programs, such as Apple Pressing Workshop, Honey Bee Alive and a lot more. American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) It is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. With a history of 143 years, the museum is well-known for its collections and exhibitions representing people and animals throughout the ages. One of the museum's great attractions is a series of fossil halls that include the must-see dinosaur wing. It also provides hands-on events for school groups of all ages on a variety of topics. Museum of the Moving Image (MMI) The museum originally opened in 1988 and reopened in January 2011 after a $ 67 million expansion. As the best media museum in New York City, it promotes public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique and technology of film, television and digital media. With a balance of hands-on activities and information, it can entertain and educate people of different ages. What do these four museums have in common? A) They all have a long history. B) They all offer hands-on programs. C) All the museums are world famous. D) All the museums are especially designed for children.
B
There is always a man who stands on different comers of the street in our city, holding a sign that reads "Will work for food for my family". Normally I don't have much money to help him. When my mother is with me and she sometimes makes me pull over and then she will hand him some money. Tonight, I was on my way to the store to get some milk when I saw the man. My daughter and her friend were in the car. We all felt awful that this man was standing out in the cold, wet weather. Many people had made comments that he should be able to work. I often wondered why he would stand out there rather than be in the warmth of a building, working. Well, he might not have an address, and he may need an address in order to apply for a job. Either way, I don't feel it is _ to judge. As I was sharing that feeling with my daughter and her friend, I decided that I needed to help this man. I wanted to show the girls the importance of helping others, not about worrying whether he was legitimately struggling or not. So, when we pulled over to give him some money, I said, "God bless you," and he said it back to us. But the girls and I were still concerned that he would be cold, standing out in the bad weather. So we got him a hot chocolate and a hamburger. My daughter handed them to him and l told the man that the girl wanted to help him because she was worried about him being cold. He was very sweet and appreciative. We all left with smiles, especially me, because, as we were pulling away, the girls were talking about ways they could raise money to help the man and others like him. It was the best trip I have ever made to get milk!!! Why did the author decide to help the man? A) To show the man she was willing to help others. B) To make her trip meaningful and sweet. C) To realize her mother's wish to help the man, D) To show the girls the importance of helping others.
D
Q: School is a place that is familiar to everyone. Let's find out what American students do in school. An official dance party is held about twice a year in high schools in the United States. When the final football game is over for the season there is a homecoming party. Sometimes, students select a king from among the football players, and a queen from among the girls. Every student can attend and have fun with the help of their teachers. Sometimes, students, called bookworms, to the surprise of the other students, come to the party in a beautiful dress. The most exciting party that students can go to would have to be a dance party. Students attend it in dresses similar to those of Hollywood stars and the atmosphere is comparable to an Oscar Award party. Since such a party is for seniors, students usually stay up the night trying to enjoy their last year in high school. In American schools, instead of the teachers going to different rooms, students have their own class schedules and go to different classrooms. When a student is away from school, they must have an explanation for being away along with the signature of a parent. The signed paper is then handed in to the school office. High school drop outs and students being expelled are not that uncommon in the States. High absences without excuses are one of the reasons why students are expelled from school. American students also enjoy a number of activities out of school like cheerleading , student government and a host of different sports. Why do students hold the dance party till the next morning? A) Because they would like to dance and sang madly. B) Because this is the only chance that they get dressed like film stars. C) Because students make it as exciting as an awarding party of Oscar. D) Because this perhaps is the last chance that they can enjoy their school life.
A: D
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There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school. Before being sent away this boy was the brightest student in his class. He was at the top in every competition. He was a champion. But the boy changed after leaving home and attending the boarding school. His grades started dropping. He hated being in a group. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he felt like killing himself. All of this was because he felt worthless and that no one loved him. His parents started worrying about the boy. But even they did not know what was wrong with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him. They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him casual questions about his classes, teachers and sports. After some time his dad said, "Do you know son, why I am here today?" The boy answered back, "to check my grades?" "No, no" his dad replied, "I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you happy. I don't care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE." These words caused the boy's eyes to fill with tears. He hugged his dad. They didn't say anything to each other for a long time. Now the boy had everything he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He meant the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad! Thanks a lot dad. YOU ARE MY LIFE. The father went to the boarding school to _ . A) find out what was wrong with his son B) know if he was still the best student C) ask some questions about his classmates D) talk with the boy's teacher about his grades
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A