"Don't worry if you have problems!" It is easy to say until you are in the midst of a really big one.The only people who don't have troubles are gathered in little neighborhoods.Most communities have at least one.We call them cemeteries.If you're breathing, you have difficulties.It's the way of life.And believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you! Let me explain. Maybe you have heard the Great Barrier Reef, stretching some 1,800 miles from New Guinea to Australia.Tour guides regularly take visitors to view the reef. On one tour, a traveler asked the guide an interesting question."I notice that the lagoon side of the reef looks pale and lifeless, while the ocean side is vibrant and colorful," the traveler observed.Why is this? The guide gave an interesting answer, "The coral around the lagoon side is in still water, with no challenge for its survival.It dies early.The coral on the ocean side is constantly being tested by wind, waves and storms.It has to fight for its survival every day.As it is challenged and tested, it changes and adapts.It grows healthy.It grows strong.And it reproduces." Then he added, "That's the way it is with every living organism." That's how it is with people.Challenged and tested, we come alive! Like coral pounded by the sea, we grow.Physical demands can cause us to grow stronger.Mental and emotional stress can produce tough-mindedness and resiliency.Spiritual testing can produce strength of character and faithfulness.So, you have problems? No problem! Just tell yourself, "There I grow again!" Remember: A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner. The reason why lagoon side of the reef has no life is _ . A) it hasn't got any sunlight B) it has less energy than others C) it never faces any challenge and tests D) it has no work to do every day
C
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"BANG!" the door caused a reverberation .It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side. We were both in great anger."Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father.With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street. The street lights were shining rather desolately .I wandered aimlessly. A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me.I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and harmonious. But now... I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old.We differ in our ways of thinking.He always imposes his opinions and codes of behavior on me.Whenever I do something wrong, he never admits it.We are just like two people coming from two different worlds.It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind.My heart was frozen on this hot summer night.As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company.When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on. In fact, it was nothing.Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps.Perhaps he thought they were useless.I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.I can't stand his outrageous words: " I can throw you away, let alone these old papers." All the lights were off except father's. Dad was always like this.Maybe he didn't know how to express himself.After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret.After an argument he has the habit of creeping up in my sleep and then tucking me underneath the covers. This was how he always was.He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature. The light was still on."Am I wrong?" I whispered, maybe... With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been.At last, I decided to open the door.As soon as... Why do you think the father often shouts at his son? A) Perhaps the father is getting older and older. B) Perhaps the son has already grown up. C) Perhaps they never agree with each other. D) Perhaps the father has got used to doing that.
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D
Ques: Ian became a highway robber to support his family. He continued as a robber day after day and year after year. One day, Ian went to rob a traveler. Unlike those who have been robbed by him before, the traveler showed no fear and asked, "Why do you do this every day?" Ian was surprised and answered without thinking, "Because I have a family. Robbing is the only way I can earn money to support my family." "Are your family members prepared to share your punishment with you?" Ian was puzzled and said he didn't know. The traveler told him to go home and ask them. Ian asked his wife, "Do you know how I work to support you?" His wife replied, "Yes, I know." Ian asked, "Are you going to share the punishment I'll get for the way I earn my living?" His wife answered, "No. You married me and you should take care of me." Next, his parents replied, "Son, we raised you with great care. Now we don't have the energy to work. So it's your duty to look after us. We won't share any of the punishments placed upon you for what you've done." Ian hadn't expected their answers. He became sad and returned to the traveler. Ian told him all the conversations. The traveler said, "You have to take the consequences yourself." Ian thanked him for letting him see the errors in his ways. After this incident, Ian started learning in order to work and support the family in legal ways. How long did Ian work as a highway robber? A) Several days. B) Several weeks. C) Several months. D) Several years.
Ans: D
Ques:In many countries the standard of living enjoyed by their people has increased rapidly in recent years. Sadly, not everyone in these countries is so fortunate and many people in rich countries are homeless. The reasons for homelessness are various, but poverty is undoubtedly one of the main causes. The homeless people may have become jobless and then been unable to pay their rent and so no longer have _ . Often, the fact that unemployed people get help from the government prevents this from happening, but not always. Some homeless people are mentally ill and have no one to look after them. Some are young people who, for one reason or another, have left home and have nowhere to live. Many of them have had a serious disagreement with their parents and have left home, choosing to go to a city and live on the streets. Sometimes they have taken such action because they have been unable to get on with a step-parent. Many homeless people get into the habit of begging to get enough money to stay alive, but many of the general public refuse to give anything to beggars. Often they are moved on by the police, being accused ,whether rightly or wrongly, of forceful begging . There are many who disrespect homeless people. Some cynics declare that homeless people choose to live the life which they lead. But who would willingly choose to live in a shop doorway, under a bridge or in a cardboard box? According to the text, what causes some people to be homeless? A) Lack of money. B) The increased standard of living. C) No government help. D) Agreement with their parents.

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A