question: CHAPTER XXIII--THE CANKERED OAK GALL

That Walter was no fool, though that him list To change his wif, for it was for the best; For she is fairer, so they demen all, Than his Griselde, and more tendre of age.

CHAUCER, The Clerke's Tale.

It was on an early autumn evening when the belfry stood out beautiful against the sunset sky, and the storks with their young fledglings were wheeling homewards to their nest on the roof, that Leonard was lying on the deep oriel window of the guest-chamber, and Grisell sat opposite to him with a lace pillow on her lap, weaving after the pattern of Wilton for a Church vestment.

"The storks fly home," he said. "I marvel whether we have still a home in England, or ever shall have one!"

"I heard tell that the new King of France is friendly to the Queen and her son," said Grisell.

"He is near of kin to them, but he must keep terms with this old Duke who sheltered him so long. Still, when he is firm fixed on his throne he may yet bring home our brave young Prince and set the blessed King on his throne once more."

"Ah! You love the King."

"I revere him as a saint, and feel as though I drew my sword in a holy cause when I fight for him," said Leonard, raising himself with glittering eyes.

"And the Queen?"

"Queen Margaret! Ah! by my troth she is a dame who makes swords fly out of their scabbards by her brave stirring words and her noble mien. Her bright eyes and undaunted courage fire each man's heart in her cause till there is nothing he would not do or dare, ay, or give up for her, and those she loves better than herself, her husband, and her son."
1. What time of year is it?
2. Where are they?
3. Where in the chamber?
4. Who is nice to the royalty?
5. Who needs to be brought back?
6. What are their feelings towards the new leader?
7. And the female?
8. Where do they hope to still have a home?
9. What is she holding?
10. What animal are they watching in the air?
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answer: 1. Autumn
2. A guest-chamber
3. in the window
4. The King ofFrance
5. the Prince
6. they love him
7. She is a dame
8. England
9. a pillow
10. storke

question: Lily has a pen friend in America. Her name is Alice. They write to each other every week. They tell each other about their lives. Here is a letter from Lily. Dear Alice, Thank you for your letter and telling me about your best friend. In this letter, I'm going to tell you about my friend. Her name is Cathy. She has long brown hair and blue eyes. She is the same age as me, but a little taller .She is always happy. We sit together in class and help each other with our homework. We always play together after school and play computer games for an hour. Cathy thinks quickly and does better than me. She is learning to play the piano .I am learning to play the piano, too. We play together every day. It's fun. We always have a good time. Please write to me soon. Love, Lily
1. Who is in America?
2. Who is she writing to?
3. How often?
4. Who wrote the letter?
5. Who is it about?
6. How old is she?
7. What are they learning?
8. Who is happy?
9. What color is her hair?
10. What do they do in the afternoon?
11. Who is taller?
12. Who has a good time?
13. What does Lily want?
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answer: 1. Alice
2. Lily
3. every week
4. Lily
5. Cathy
6. the same age as Lily
7. to play the piano
8. Cathy
9. brown
10. play computer games
11. Cathy
12. Lily and Cathy
13. a letter from Alice

question: Valencia (/vlnsi/; Spanish: [balenja]), or Valencia (Valencian: [valensia]), is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 800,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. Its urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 1.5 million people. Valencia is Spain's third largest metropolitan area, with a population ranging from 1.7 to 2.5 million. The city has global city status. The Port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in Europe and the busiest container port on the Mediterranean Sea.

Valencia enjoyed strong economic growth over the last decade, much of it spurred by tourism and the construction industry,[citation needed] with concurrent development and expansion of telecommunications and transport. The city's economy is service-oriented, as nearly 84% of the working population is employed in service sector occupations[citation needed]. However, the city still maintains an important industrial base, with 5.5% of the population employed in this sector. Agricultural activities are still carried on in the municipality, even though of relatively minor importance with only 1.9% of the working population and 3973 hectares planted mostly in orchards and citrus groves.
1. How many people live in Valencia
2. how far does its population reach
3. what is the population of the greater area
4. is Valencia a major trading hub?
5. How busy?
6. What Sea does it lie on
7. Are they in a recession?
8. What is keeping their economy strong?
9. what do most of the people do for work there?
10. are there any other prevalent industries?
11. is there farming in the area?
12. what types of crops do they grow?
13. how many of the population works as farmers?
14. How is the construction industry doing?
15. how does valencia rank in Spain?
16. What is the total population of the area?
17. Does the city mainitain any status symbol?
18. what is it?
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answer:
1. around 800,000
2. beyond the administrative city limits
3. around 1.5 million people
4. yes
5. the 5th busiest in Europe
6. the Mediterranean Sea
7. no
8. tourism and the construction industry
9. service occupations
10. industrial with 5.5%
11. yes, a little
12. orchards and citrus groves
13. 1.9% of the working population
14. developing and expanding telecommunications and transport
15. third largest city
16. ranging from 1.7 to 2.5 million
17. yes
18. global city status