Read the article and select the best answer. Article: As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of the Independence. He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress. As a result, he became famous. Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics. Jefferson was elected Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams. Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured. Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom on America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as President, Jefferson never vetoed a bill which Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the 50th anniversary of American Independence. Question: Jefferson's greatest contribution in American history should be that _ . Options: A: he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia B: he was strongly against the slavery C: he was for the right of free speech D: he wrote the Declaration of Independence
D

Read the article and select the best answer. Article: It happened one morning 20 years ago. A British scientist Alec Jeffrey came across DNA fingerprinting: He identified the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. His discovery changed everything from the way we do criminal investigations to the way we decide family law. But the professor of genetics at the University of Leicester, UK, is still surprised, and a bit worried, by the power of the technology he released upon the world. The patterns within DNA are unique to each individual, except identical twins, who share the same pattern. The ability to identify these patterns has been used to convict(...) murderers and to clear people who are wrongly accused. It is also used to identify the victims of war and settle disputes over who is the father of a child. Jeffrey said he and his colleagues made the discovery by accident while tracking genetic variations . But, within six months of the discovery, genetic fingerprinting had been used in an immigration case, to prove that an African boy really was his parents' son.*In 1986, it was used for the first time in a British criminal case: It cleared one suspect after being accused of two murders and helped convict another man. DNA testing is now very common. In Britain, a national criminal database established in 1995 now contains 2.5 million DNA samples. The U.S. and Canada are developing similar systems. But there are fears about the stored DNA samples and how they could be used to harm a person's privacy. That includes a person's medical history, racial origin or psychological profile. "There is the long-term risk that people can get into these samples and start getting additional information about a person's paternity or risk of disease," Jeffrey said. DNA testing is not an unfailing proof of identity. Still, it is considered a reasonably reliable system for determining the things it is used for. Jeffrey estimates the probability of two individuals' DNA profiles matching in the most commonly used tests at one in a billion. Question: According to the text, DNA testing can NOT be used in _ . Options: A: doing criminal investigations B: deciding faraily law C: clearmg wrongly accused people D: telling twins apart
D

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I don't understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?" The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead. The grandpa said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough." The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, "Grandpa, it's useless!" "So, you think it is useless?" the grandpa said, "Look at the basket." The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean. "Grandson, that's what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you'll be changed, inside and out." Question: What lesson can we learn from the story? Options: A: The old are always wiser than the young. B: It is foolish to carry water with a basket. C: Reading books can change a person gradually. D: You can't expect to remember whatever you read.
A: C

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits. Address: 1stAvenue between Ogden Avenue and 31stStreet, Brookfield, Illinois Phone: 708-688-8000 Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation: The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the "Zoo Stop"(Hollywood Station) and from there it's only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo. Driving from Downtown: Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance. Parking at the Brookfield Zoo: Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses. The Brookfield Zoo Hours: The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Brookfield Zoo Tickets: Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50; Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50; Children(ages 3-11), $9.50; Children(ages 2 and under), free The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits: Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa. About the Brookfield Zoo: The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It's home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts. For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org. Question: What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable? Options: A: Its cheap tickets. B: Its various activities C: Its cage-less displays. D: Its geographical advantage.
A: C