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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: The end of summer doesn't necessarily mean the end of adventures. In the Midwest, it's easy to find fun every kid in the family will enjoy in autumn. Celebrate everything by picking apples At County Line Orchard in Hobart, Ind., hop a tractor to the orchards and fields to get apples right off the trees, and gather pumpkins and other fall harvests. TIP: Wear gym shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. Children two and under are free. Kick off the football season with a stadium tour You may not be able to get tickets to the big game, but most NFL teams offer stadium tours. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., offers the popular Champion Stadium Tour. TIP: Children five and under are free. Gather around a toasty campfire On Saturdays in October, Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, Ill., offers free campfire stories under the stars. Storytime begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. TIP: Campfires are free and open to the public. Celebrate the harvest at local fall festivals Scarecrow-loving families should visit Emma Krumbee's Scarecrow Festival in Belle Plaine, Minn. You and your family can walk down the Scarecrow Patch lined with about 100 handmade friendly scarecrows. TIP: This festival is ideal for kids nine and under. Question: What should you do when traveling at County Line Orchard? Options: A: Put on thick clothes. B: Prepare a big bag. C: Wear gym shoes. D: Rent a tractor.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: In 2003, Bethany Hamilton,13, lost her left arm to a shark attack while surfing off Kauai, Hawaii. A new film ,Soul Surfer, is based on the story of how she overcame that to achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete. Growing up on the "garden isle" of Kauai, Hamilton spent every minute she could riding the waves. She was on the verge of becoming a top competitor in professional surfing. But while she was practicing at an isolated cove ,a four-meter-long tiger shark ripped off her left arm. Though her life was saved, nobody could imagine she would ever get back on a surfboard again. In a true test of her faith and by _ will power, Bethany did get back up on a surfboard only a month after the attack. Six months later, she was competing again. Bethany Hamilton won her first amateur surfing championship just two years after she lost her arm. She also established the "Friends of Bethany," a non---profit foundation dedicated to supporting sharks attack victims. It's a story told in her autobiography, which is the basis for the film that stars teenager Anna Sophia Robb. "I knew Bethany's story, of course, but I thought 'What an incredible role' ,"explains Robb. "I was so fascinated by all of the challenges. What would it be like to have your arm taken and what would go through your head and how would your faith be challenged?" The filmmakers used special effects to digitally remove Robb' s arm .However ,no tricks were necessary for the surfing scenes because Hamilton herself did the breathtaking wave riding. Now 21, Hamilton says she hopes audiences find inspiration in the description of the sport she loves. "Not a lot of people know that much about surfing, so I hope they're educated about it," Hamilton says. "And most of all if people are going through a hard time, they could be encouraged and find inspiration to push through those hard times and see that, in my case ,so much good has come out of it." Question: How does Hamilton hope people will be affected by her story? Options: A: she hopes more people will take up surfing. B: she hopes people will be inspired and encouraged C: She hopes more people will keep off the sharks. D: She hopes people will donate something to her charity.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night's sleep. Here's what they told me. When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend following the principle: not too cold, not too hot, but just right. "People seem to sleep best at temperature between 62 and 70 degrees F," says Dr. Alice Hoagland. When the surrounding temperature falls too low, it can _ you from sleep. A good blanket helps drive the coldness away. At the other extreme, overheating yourself can affect your sleep as well. "Core body temperature typically drops during the first four hour's of sleep," says Dr. Hoagland. This decline in body temperature helps you fall asleep and stay asleep. "In medical care, weighted blankets are one of our most powerful tools for helping people who are anxious, upset, and possibly losing control," says Dr. Karen Moore. These special blankets are filled with weighted pellets. Weighted blankets are also marketed for general use as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Like a firm hug, weighted blankets help us feel safe." This is the reason why many people like to sleep under a blanket even in summer. "If you want to try this type of blanket, the best weight depends on your body size and personal preference. However, 15 to 30 pounds is typical for adults," Moor says. She adds that weighted blankets are not recommended for those recovering from surgery. "People can also have serious preferences for a particular blanket," says Dr. Hoagland. "Regularly using a favorite blanket for sleep can help to develop a conditioned response so that sleep is quicker." In fact, many sleep centers ask patients to bring their own blanket and pillow from home, which helps them fall asleep more easily. Question: The author wrote the passage mainly to tell us _ . Options: A: the importance of blankets B: how to choose the perfect blanket C: different materials used to make blankets D: the history and usage of blankets
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