Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Hoffman,40,a former senior vice president of a financial company,had what she describes as "one of those extreme jobs." "I loved working," she says. But her career path reached a crossroad when her second child was born,and she left her job in February 2007. Hoffman is one of many people who have left the work force to take a break,but she has a position as a consultant.She has described this type of career detour ----- which is more common for women than for men--as "off- ramping." Typically it occurs when the balancing act of parenting and work becomes too tough. A study by the center found that more than 90 percent of women who off-ramp want to on-ramp back into the work force eventually.But making the transition back to work is rarely easy,and it is even harder in this economic climate of layoffs and hiring freezes. Considering some of the obstacles faced by on- rampers , a three-day program called "Greater Returns:Restarting Your Career" was held at Columbia University. The goal of the three days was to have them walk away with a big shot of confidence. According to one school of thought, women looking to make a comeback might even have an advantage in the current economy,especially if they are looking for part-time or consultant positions that do not offer benefits. And a majority of on-rampers are women with extensive working experiences that could give them a slight advantage over less-experienced competition. "You absolutely cannot be defensive about why you off-ramped," Ms Hoffman says, " defensive" would have put her into a hard situation if the Greater Returns program had had not taught her how to describe the years she spent at home."I now feel confident talking to an employer and saying,' Yes,I have been out of the work force,but here is where I can make significant contributions.'" Question: According to the passage,Greater Returns _ . Options: A: is intended to relieve the pressure of the jobless women B: has all the jobless women restart their career C: will build up the confidence of those in search of jobs D: is to last a11 the year around for the jobless women
C

Read the article and select the best answer. Article: If you're like most students, you may find it challenging to learn a foreign language. However, there are a few tips you can use in order to earn a top grade ---- as well as actually use the skills you've learned. One of the most important and basic lessons in dealing with a foreign language is to learn and understand each concept and lesson before moving on to the next one. If you don't understand one concept but move on to the next chapter anyway, you're less likely to understand the new material. Learning a new language is not only an academic tool, but can help you in your everyday life as well. Being good at another language can help you communicate with other people, and help you when traveling to foreign countries, and even make your resume look better. And it is important to learn correct pronunciation as soon as possible for poor pronunciation can be hard to break. Native speakers of the language as well as others fluent in the language you are learning will appreciate your efforts to learn correct pronunciation. Gather outside materials such as books, study guides, books on tape, and travel books to aid you in learning the language. Your textbooks can't possibly teach you everything you need to know, so seeking outside sources is generally a good rule of thumb to keep in mind. A significant motivator in learning a foreign language is traveling to the country where the language is spoken. That way, you can see firsthand how the language is used, learn the culture, and meet native speakers of the language. Native speakers appreciate sincere attempts of others who take the time to learn their language. Seek out native speakers of your new language in your school or neighborhood. They can help you with many skills, including pronunciation, and they can provide immediate feedback on your progress. Question: We can learn from the passage that _ . Options: A: textbooks are not good for us when learning a foreign language B: learning pronunciation well from the very beginning is very important C: poor pronunciation can be easy to break with the help of native speakers D: seeking too many outside sources will be more harmful than beneficial
B

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Buying books on the internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared to traditional bookstores as they offer much broader kinds of books. Another advantage of shopping online is that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers' reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts to regular customers which is a big attraction for book lovers. For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore that will be able to provide fast deliveries . Here are some tips to use when choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kind of books in time. Check whether you will be buying the books from a third-party seller or directly from the website. Although the website could be reputable ,third-party sellers advertised on their site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad condition. Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on its website. You can update the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will e-mail you immediately when the book of your choice is available. Question: The wish list tool can help readers_. Options: A: learn about the number of the books B: get to know more reliable booksellers C: pay for their books more quickly D: buy their favorite books in time
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D