Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Today we tell about Louisa May Alcott. She wrote . In 1868, an American publisher asked Louisa May Alcott to write a book for girls. At first, she was not sure if she wanted to do it. She said she didn't like girls. However, she decided to write the book finally. She told about her experiences growing up in the northeast of the United States. The book was quite interesting. became one of the most popular children's books in American literature. It was published in more than 50 languages. Alcott was born in Pennsylvania in 1832. The Alcotts did not have much money. She tried teaching, sewing and taking care of children. She did not like any of these jobs. At the age of 16, she wrote her first book, . Her stories were exciting, but unreal. She sold them to newspapers and magazines for money. The first volume of came out in 1868. It made Alcott famous and get a lot of money. She continued writing other popular books for young people. These books included , and . Alcott wrote many exciting stories about love. But she was single all her life. She continued to help her family during the last years of her life. Question: Alcott wrote her first book in _ . - 1832 - 1848 - 1850 - 1868
1848

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: A little boy went to a telephone booth at the cash counter of a store and made a phone call. The store owner looked at him and listened to the conversation. Boy: "Lady, can you give me the job of cutting your lawn ?" Woman (at the other end of the phone line): "No, thank you. I already have someone to cut my lawn." Boy: "Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price the person who cuts your lawn now." Woman: "I'm very satisfied with the person who cuts my lawn." Boy (with more perseverance ) : "Lady, I'll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free."[:Zxxk.Com] Woman: "No, thank you." With a smile on his face, the little boy hung up the phone. The store owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy. Store owner: "Son... I like your attitude . I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job." Boy: "No, thanks." Store owner: "But you were really asking for one." Boy: "No, Sir. I was just checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to." Question: The boy said to the lady that he would even sweep her floor and stairs for free because _ . - he wanted her to let him continue his job - he thought that the lady was too poor - the lady thought the money she paid the boy was too much - he wanted to know if he did his job well enough and couldn't be replaced by others.
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he wanted to know if he did his job well enough and couldn't be replaced by others.

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Invitation to a going-away party Wednesday, 17 May Dear Lucy and Jack, You are invited to a farewell for the "White family's visit to Africa". Departure Date:6 July The best part of their big adventure to Africa will be when they come face-to-face with lions, elephants, crocodiles and other African wildlife. They have always wanted to do this. Party given by: Mr. and Mrs. White, Eric and Tom Date: Saturday, 8 June. Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Place: 12 Gold Street, New Town, Sydney Reply by: Thursday, 4 June Phone: 6457226 Food and drinks will be prepared at the party. Question: The invitation was sent to _ . - Mr. and Mrs. White - Eric and Tom - Lucy and Jack - the White family
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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Jim and Tom were eating at a restaurant . On the table there was a cup of hot ( )mustard . Jim thought it was sweet and took a spoonful of it into his mouth. Tears ran down from his eyes. However, he wished Tom to do the same thing. So he said nothing. Tom saw Jim crying , and asked,"What for, my friend?" "I'm thinking of my father, he was hanged 20 years ago,Jim said.Soon after Tom took a spoonful of mustard and when tears began to run down from his eyes, Jim asked "Why are you crying, then?""I am thinking why you were not hanged 20 years ago." Question: How was the mustard? It was. - sweet - hot - cool - cold
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hot

Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Time can be categorized into three general types: Predictable Time: Such activities as classes, team practice, eating and sleeping. If you know the restaurant is open between 7:00am and 7:30pm, you should plan to eat sometime between that block of time. Discretionary Time: This is free time that can be planned in a manner matching with your lifestyle and to carry through the most important considerations in your life. _ : Activities including unexpected and difficult or dangerous situations which happen suddenly and which require quick action to deal with them. How to manage your Time: Value Your Own Situation. The first step is to know yourself. People work differently. Some people are very active in the early morning and can carry out much at that time. Others find that their most powerful time is later in the day. Get Organized. Make a shopping list or make some type of planned notebook. This may seem simple but you would be surprised how many people do not use these necessary things. Prepare a To-Do List. Consider all that you wish to complete and make a list. Prioritize these items using three rules A, B, C: A=" Most" important goal that needs to be completed very soon B=" Next" important goal that does not have immediate necessity C=" Finally," do all other things. Plan Your Time. Fill in any spaces purposely left blank, and block out time to sleep. Be realistic, most college students don't go to bed at 9 pm. Choose time for recreation each day. Plan Study Time. Students should study 2-3 hours for every unit, for a total of 25-35 hours per week. Time management is a system of learning to give first concern to the tasks you wish to complete. The key to being a good time manager is to learn to make full use of discretionary time and try to use it successfully. Question: Which of the following can be considered as Rule A according to the To-Do List? - Study for the final exam. - Play in the sports club in free time. - Visit an art museum at the weekend. - Hand in the history report tomorrow morning.

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Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: FESTIVAL 24TH MAY--9TH JUNE 2014 Art Shows of paintings, drawings and photographs are from all over the world, with over 400 works for you to see. Early century advertisements will be on show at this year's festival. You can buy copies of these advertisements at the Box Office. Music There will be different types of music in this year's festival from dance music to modern jazz. Many famous musicians will visit the festival as well as at least two famous bands . Lunchtime concerts --every day of the festival All lunchtime concerts begin at 1:00 p.m. and last about 55 minutes, except on Monday, 26 of May, which is to be held in the Guildhall. All tickets are priced at PS2.00. How to get the tickets Telephone reservations : 63362/6641 from 1st April. We will then send you the tickets by post. You can buy tickets in person from 1st May. The festival Box Office will be open as follows: Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. --5:30 p.m. Sunday(during the festival only)9:30 a.m. --1:00 p.m. Question: In the festival, you can _ . - sell copies of old advertisements - see more than 400 works of art - get some paintings at the Box Office - see the works of art for free

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see more than 400 works of art