Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: My mother has always been a follower of traditional methods when it comes to anything. She cooks traditional food,likes dressing up traditionally and likes the traditional way of shopping. She loves going to markets and going from one shop to another to find out what suits her best. She can walk miles when it comes to shopping along with her friends. She knows all the local markets and shops and knows very well where she can get best discounts . However,now she always gets tired when she goes out in the market. So one day I decided to introduce a new shop,which is much larger than usual markets and where she can also get discounts.I am talking about online gift stores. She has a basic knowledge of computers and can operate computers. At the beginning,she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops because she wasn't too sure about the quality of the products. One day I decided to get her some branded things so that she could build trust in these shops. I ordered a Timex watch and a Sisley handbag for her. She never bought things online,but when they were delivered as a gift,she jumped for joy. She could not believe that I had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not much positive about online shops. However,after she saw both the products,she was assured that these online gift shops sent the promised brands and products,she loved her new watch and handbag. After this experience she ordered a gift for her friend's wedding. She chose a gift basket that could be made according to her requirements. They sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. The basket was so artistically decorated that it became her friend's favorite gift. Since then she has been consistently shopping online. Question: What can we learn about the author's mother? - She lives in a traditional way. - She likes shopping very much. - She is kind and very humorous. - She always leads a simple life.
She lives in a traditional way.

Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Farmers can produce more by planting several different crops in the same field.But their success depends on which crops they plant together and how they mix them in the filed.In the past, the only way the farmers could learn which crops grow best together is to plant them and wait for the results.Now, however, a computer can give them answers.A new computer program written by Dr John Vanderwell of Michigan University can tell a farmer which plants grow well together and which do not.It can tell him how to plant the different crops; if he should plant each in a separate row, or mix the crops in the same row.It can tell the farmer how changes in planting each of the crops will affect the production of all of them.And it can tell him which plants can help reduce losses from diseases. Question: According to the passage, to get the best result, one needs to choose carefully _ . - the kinds of crops to be planted together - the way for different crops to be mixed - both A and B - either A or B
both A and B

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: 1. Summer came early to Middlesbrough yesterday, as temperatures shot up to 22degC (71degF), a record for March. But local NFU agent Jim Wilkes says it could be bad news for farmers. "The crops will think it's summer," he told our reporter, "and start sprouting four weeks before time." 2. The death toll of the Burnside train crash rose to four yesterday when John Phillips, 32, of Petersville died in Wallsend Hospital. Another six people are still on the danger list. Mr. Phillips, an electrical engineer leaves a wife and two children. 3. China and the United States reached an agreement on the protection of intellectual property rights yesterday, after difficult marathon talks. The agreement is good news for all parties concerned. The Chinese Foreign Trade Minister described the agreement as a "turning point" in Sino-US trade relations that "promises further progress" in the future. The agreement will not only favorably influence trade relations between China and the United States. It may favorably influence the overall relations between the two countries. Question: What agreement did China and the United States reach in article 3? - It is an agreement on a marathon race. - It is an agreement on trade relations. - It is an agreement on overall relations. - It is an agreement on intellectual property rights protection.
A: It is an agreement on intellectual property rights protection.

Question: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Visitor's Guide KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF gives you an easy city tour that has 22 stops, which cover more than 40 attractions. All buses are equipped with 9 different languages to choose from and a friendly customer service officer will help you on the bus. KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour offers you a convenient way to discover Kuala Lumpur where tourists can either stay on the bus for the full tour circuit , or get on or get off at any of the attractions. 2. The interval between buses is around 20 to 30 minutes. 3. We operate 365 days per year including school holidays and public holidays. 4. Tickets can be bought from the bus itself, authorized agents, authorized hotels and KL Hop-On Hop-Off counters. 5. Our counters are located at Jalan Bukit Bintang (main counter at stop number 6), Malaysian Tourism Centre at Jalan Ampang, at KL Sentral (arrival hall) and at Central Market. 6. We have 24-hour and 48-hour tickets to choose from. 7. Children below 5 years old do not have to pay any fees. 8. A child below the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 9. The Do's & Don'ts: * No littering on the bus * No food and drink allowed inside the bus * Visitors are not allowed to exchange tickets * Visitors are welcome to take pictures * Please use electronic devices with care * No smoking allowed 10. Advice: * Please avoid changing from one bus to another on during peak hours usually from 4 PM to 6 PM. During that time you could take a rest and walk around the attractions. * The weather is unpredictable in Kuala Lumpur. Delays may occur because of bad weather. * Please buy _ only from authorized agents. Ticket Ticket Type: STANDARD ADULT TICKET Price: RM45.00 Validity: 24 Hours Price: RM79.00 Validity: 48 Hours Ticket Type: CHILD, STUDENT & DISABLE TICKET Price: RM24.00 Validity: 24 Hours Price: RM43.00 Validity: 48 Hours For 5 to 12 years old Question: Which of the following is TRUE about the KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF bus service? - The bus service is free of charge for foreign tourists. - The customer service officers can speak nine languages. - The bus service is not available during school holidays and public holidays. - Passengers don't have to pay again when boarding other HOP-ON HOP-OFF buses during the time of their tickets' validity.
Answer: Passengers don't have to pay again when boarding other HOP-ON HOP-OFF busesduring the time of their tickets' validity.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Eddie liked music very much when he was at school, but when he went to the university he decided to study medicine instead of music. When he passed his examinations and became a doctor, he had to work in a hospital for some time. There he discovered that a lot of patients were happier and caused less trouble if pleasant music was played to them When Eddie got an office and began to work for himself, he decided to keep his patients happy by having a tape recorder in his waiting-room play beautiful music for them. But soon after the tape recorder had been put in, Eddie's nurse heard a woman, who was sitting in the crowded waiting-room one morning, complained, "Here we're all waiting to see the doctor, and he's just playing the violin in his office instead of doing his work." Question: Why did Eddie put a tape recorder in his office? - He wanted to help patients waiting to see him pass the time easily. - He discovered that music was of help to his patients - He enjoyed listening to music while he worked - He wanted to attract more patients to his office
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He discovered that music was of help to his patients