Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide. "Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift. Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach: It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors. Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I strive to do. I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too. Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice. Question: According to the text, which of the following is NOT true? - The writer's mother has the greatest influence on her. - The writer's answer made the student confused. - In the writer's opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach. - The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.
A: The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape? Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morning America" today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you. Crazy Calorie Count _ One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps' astonishing performance in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,000 calories in one day. Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps' workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be replenished in order to train the following day. Snacking Secrets Some athletes eat wacky (strange, unusual) foods that they swear improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has been making waves for stealing champion sprinter Usain Bolt's thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his stamina, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day, Glassman said. Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes swigs of honey to boost his energy, Glassman said. Foods for Recovery What are the best foods to help the body recover after rigorous (strict) competition? For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a rigorous strength-training regimen that involves flipping tractor tires, dragging shipyard chains and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said. Question: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? - Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery. - Usain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials. - Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food. - Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.
A: Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: It is impossible not to make a mistake at some point in your life.We may as well accept that something will go wrong and we will be to blame.It is therefore sensible to work out some strategies for apologizing,and the best way to apologize is by letter.This way you can take care over every word you write which you can't do if you say sorry to someone in person. We all say or do something that we wish we hadn't said or done.You may say something that accidentally hurts someone,or you may provide a service which doesn't come up to the standards that a client or customer expected, You may feel that it was a genuine mistake which couldn't be avoided. _ you should quickly try to remedy the problem.An effective letter of apology is an important part of that process. For the content of the letter,just remember TABS--Timing,Action,Brevity,Sincerity. The timing of a letter of apology is crucial--it must be sent as soon as possible.Any delay in sending the letter will only compound the problem.In this case "Better late than never" is not the best motto! The longer you wait before writing a,letter of apology,the more it will seem that you have been coerced into writing it. Although it is important to recognize what has gone before,it is also essential to detail the action you plan to take to _ whatever it was you did wrong.Research has shown that some indication that you have thought about what future action you plan to take is always well received. A letter of apology should be brief and the word "sorry" should appear no more than twice.Indicate that you are aware you are using it a second time"Once again,I am so sorry for..."or"As I said earlier,I am really sorry about...".Finally,the tone of the letter has to be sincere.In fact, the combination of all the above factors will help in this respect. And don't think that letters are out of date in the email-oriented 21st century.An apology email can be worse than no apology at all ! Question: What kind of advice does the text suggest about apologizing? - It's a good idea to write a letter of apology as soon as something goes wrong. - It's a good idea to send several emails to apologize and show you mean it. - Write a long letter apologizing several times to make your point. - Wait to see how they react to your letter before planning to do anything.
A: It's a good idea to write a letter of apology as soon as something goes wrong.