Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, you are communicating quite fluently, but: Listening is STILL a problem! First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. The first step is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station. Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited understanding. What should you do? Here is some of the advice I give my students: *Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything. *Stay relaxed when you do not understand -- even if you continue not to understand for a long time. *Do not translate what you hear into your native language. *Listen for the general idea of the conversation. Don't concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas. I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two very important facts. Firstly, translating creates a _ l between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that -- even if I didn't pay much attention, I could usually understand what the speaker had said. Question: The best way to improve our listening is to _ . - practise as much as possible - find as many listening resources as possible - use the Internet like a radio station - speak naturally and read as much as possible
practise as much as possible

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Former President Jimmy Carter believes U.S central intelligence agency is spying on him -- so much so, he gives up email to avoid government spies. "You know, I have felt that my own communications are probably monitored," Carter told NBC's Andrea Mitchell in an interview broadcast Sunday. "And when I want to communicate with a foreign leader privately, I type or write a letter myself, put it in the post office and mail it. "I believe if I send an email, it will be monitored," Carter continued. The 89-year-old said the National Security Agency and others have abused the argument that gathering intelligence is important to homeland security. "That has been extremely liberalized and, I think, abused by our own intelligence agencies," Carter said. The 39th president, however, stopped short of criticizing No. 44 over the handling of the N.S.A. scandal , the crisis in Ukraine or anything else. "I don't have any criticism of him," Carter said of Obama. He was asked if the president ever asks him for advice. "Unfortunately, the answer is no," Carter said. "President Obama doesn't. But previous presidents have called on me and the Carter Center to take action." Why not Obama? "That's a hard question for me to answer, you know, with complete directness," he said. "I think the problem was that in dealing with the issue of peace between Israel and Egypt, the Carter Center took a very strong and public position of equal treatment between the Palestinians and the Israelis. And I think this was a sensitive area in which the president didn't want to be involved." Question: Which of the following is NOT true according to the report? - Carter reveals the fact that he is being spied during an interview broadcast - Obama has never asked Carter for political advice - Carter totally supports Obama in dealing with sensitive issues - Carter is now in his late nineties
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Carter totally supports Obama in dealing with sensitive issues

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The Michelangelo Hotel is recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500?"Great Hotels of the World"and has been placed on the"Gold List"for the"Best Place to stay in the whole world"by Conde Nast Traveler. Imagine a place that captures tile imagination and attention of the world.The moment you enter you will feel like the honored guest of a devoted Italian host.Surrounded by oil paintings,crystal chandeliers.and cherished antique furnishings,you might think you have arrived in Florence or Venice. The interiors reflect an Old World approach to our guests' every pleasure and comfort.The hall and multilingual staff set the tone The hall displays rich Venetian and Florentine fabrics ,lighting fixtures inspired by Roman Cathedral Torcheres and Woodwork adapted from original Renaissance period designs. Winner of Travel & Leisure's"World's Best Values Award 2006" Travel & Leisure Named"One of the 500 Best Places to Stay"2005 By Travel & Leisure -- Conde Nast Traveler The Michelangelo Hotel is part of the"Star Collection"of hotels worldwide. French/Portuguese/Spanish (Click here for more details) The Michelangelo Hotel 152 West 51stStreet New York,NY l0019 Reservations (212) 765-0505 & (800) 237-0990 Main Phone (212) 765-1900 Main Fax (212) 541-6604 _ .com Question: This passage is probably taken from a_. - website - newspaper - magazine - guide book
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Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to an outlet that is acceptable in the domestic setting. One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training pens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do. Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of "come here, sit," it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge. Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal. Question: Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters? - To avoid being punished. - To show their affection for their masters. - To win leadership of the dog pack. - To show their willingness to obey.

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To show their willingness to obey.