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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Lao Yang was born in a small town. He liked reading when he studied at school. He thought the writers were respected and could get a lot of money. He wrote a lot of stories and posted them to the editorial departments but didn't receive any answers. Now he works in a factory. He's busy at work. When he's free, he always reads something. He always remembers he hoped to be a writer when he was young. One day, Xiao Ping, his ten-year-old daughter, came back. She looked worried and didn't eat anything. She said Miss GAO, her Chinese teacher, told them to write a solicit article "My Father" that evening. But she did not know what to write. "That's easy," said Lao Yang. "Let me help you." Then he sat down to write the solicit article at once. He easily finished it on time. He was sure Miss GAO would like it. But one afternoon he asked his daughter if the article had been chosen to post to the editorial department. "My teacher said your article digressed from the subject," said the girl. "I don't think so," Lao Yang shouted angrily. "I described just my father!" Question: As _ , Lao Yang decided to help his daughter. - he was a writer - he was free - he wanted to realize his ideal - he wanted to make his daughter happy
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he wanted to realize his ideal

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Dear Friend , The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there . And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers . Who are these needed writers ? They're ordinary folks like you and me . But am I good enough ? I was once where you might be now . My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt , and I didn't know where to turn for help . Then , I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing ability , and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed . The promise that paid off The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you , if you show basic writing ability : You will complete at least one manuscript suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course . I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course , but that happened . I sold three stories . And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute . Since graduation , I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles . Free test and brochure We offer a free ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training . Realize your writing dream today . There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever . Sincerely , Kristi Hill , Instructor Institute of Children's Literature Question: You are promised to publish one manuscript when you _ . - show basic ability - finish the course - have sold three stories - have passed the test
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finish the course

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: This week in our Foreign Student Series,we discuss rules about getting a job while studying in the United States. International students are permitted to work for the college or university they attend or for a business at the school.But the business must directly provide a service to students.You could work at the bookstore,for example,but not for a construction company that is building something on campus .Also,a foreign student cannot displace an American citizen in a job.International students can work twenty hours a week while attending classes;more during school breaks.You can work until you complete your studies. Foreign students normally cannot take a job that has no connection to their school.But the government may give permission if students are suddenly faced with a situation that is out of their control.Examples include large medical bills. The loss of financial aid or an unexpected change in the financial condition of their source of support.Students must also meet other conditions.They must have attended their American school for at least one year.Government approval is given on a case-by-case basis.Students must re-apply after a year if they want to continue all off-campus job. Foreign students who will be attending graduate school can apply for some jobs before they come to the United States.A good example is a university job like a teaching or research assistantship.Some schools pay their assistants.Others provide free education in return. Many do both.Graduate assistants might teach, give tests,grade work, assist professors with research and hold office hours.Many universities now provide language training to foreign teaching assistants to help them improve their English.Some schools require foreign students to pass an English speaking test before they arc permitted to teach. International student offices at schools have to provide information on students each term to the Department of Homeland Security.Students who violate the terms of their visa--for example, By working off-campus without... Question: Who might not be given the permission to work off campus? - Mary,whose family is now in debt. - Bill,whose uncle failed to continued to support this education. - Ben,who lost his financial support soon after entering a college. - Don, who is in deep debt because of a medical operation.
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Ben,who lost his financial support soon after entering a college.