Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Tayka Hotel de Sal Where:Tahua, Bolivia How much:about $95 a night Why it's cool:You've stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That's something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt--including the beds (though you'll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric driedup lake that's the world's biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633squaremile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks. Green Magic Nature Resort Where: Vythiri, India How much: about $240 a night Why it's cool: Riding a pulleyoperated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window--there is no glass--you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel. You don't even have to come down for breakfast--the hotel will send it up on the pulleydrawn "elevator". Dog Bark Park Inn B&B Where: Cottonwood, Idaho How much: $92 a night Why it's cool: This doghouse isn't just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30foottall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps to the loft in Willy's head, or hang out inside his nose. Gamirasu Cave Hotel Where: Ayvali, Turkey How much: between $130 and $475 a night Why it's cool: Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65degFin summer. Question: What is the similarity of the four hotels? Answer: | OPTIONS:
- Being old.
- Being unique.
- Being natural.
- Being beautiful.
A: Being unique.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: London is the capital of Britain. It is located in the southeast plain of England. The Thames River goes through this city. The British have lived there for about 3,000 years. The Roman Empire intruded into Britannia Island in 54 BC. The Romans built the first wooden bridge over the Thames River. London is a world-famous cultural city. There are many famous cultural sites. It is one of the world's great tourist destinations. About eight million people visit London every year. The largest museum is the British Museum, which was built in the 18th century. There are many ancient cultural relics of Britain and of other countries in the museum. The London Tower stands on the southeast of Tower Mountain. It was once a palace, and it is now an exhibition center. Westminster Hall is located on the west bank of the Thames River and was built in 750 AD. It is the largest Gothic building of the world and was a palace in the past, too. The Clock Tower, which is about 97 meters high, is located northeast of the parliament. The famous "Big Ben" weighs about 21 tons and its big pendulum is about 305 kilograms. Hyde Park is one of the great parks in the world and it is in the west district of London. There is a free forum there and some people give speeches there every week. They can say almost anything, but they can't attack the Queen or support violent revolution. Question: We learn from the passage that _ . Answer: | OPTIONS:
- London receives millions of visitors every month
- only in the British Museum can you see ancient cultural relics of Britain
- the famous "Big Ben" in the Clock Tower is about 97 meters high
- not everything can be talked about in the forum at Hyde Park
A: not everything can be talked about in the forum at Hyde Park

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: While many people agree that The Sound of Music is one of the best films of all time, some are at a loss to explain why. Well, I'll tell you why it's one of the best movies ever. The Sound of Music simply has everything one could want in a movie. First of all, it has a real romance--one where you can watch the _ slowly fall in love. Secondly, it has humor, clever and sarcastic humor. When Schraeder said, " Bye, Maria, I'm sure you'll make a fine nun ." You just want to slap her across the face after hearing that. Thirdly, it's got adventure. The Nazis are the worst "bad guys" in any movie, so it's great to see Maria, the Captain and the kids outwit them. Fourthly, it's got great music. The songs of the film are popular all over the world. Fifthly, it's got great scenery. The plot and dialogue are also amazing. I find new things to admire each time I watch. Finally, is there a greater scene in any movie than the nuns showing the stolen Nazi car parts? In short, the film doesn't just succeed because it cheers people up with a beautiful love story or songs. It also succeeds because it's a wonderfully-constructed, wonderfully-written, and wonderfully-acted movie. Question: What's the purpose of the passage? Answer: | OPTIONS:
- To tell people what makes a good movie.
- To tell people how to enjoy the humor in The Sound of Music.
- To explain why The Sound of Music is one of the best movies.
- To advise people to watch The Sound of Music
A: To explain why The Sound of Music is one of the best movies.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Now I would like to talk to you about your final exam. The exam will be held next Thursday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring two or three pens in case they run out of ink. Unlike the midterm exam, this test will not include multiple-choice questions, it will contain entirely of essays . You will have to answer three of the five essay questions. The exam will be comprehensive , which means you will have to go over all of the subject matters we learnt in class this term. I would suggest you review your midterm exam as well as textbooks and your class notes. The research project will count as 20% and the midterm exam 30%. I will be in my office almost all day next Tuesday. If you run into any problems, please drop in. Good luck to you and I will see you on Tuesday. Question: What will be included in the exam? Answer: | OPTIONS:
- Only multiple-choice questions.
- Both multiple-choice and essay question.
- Both an oral and written part.
- only essay questions.
A: only essay questions.