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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: There are many American expressions about insects like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They always appear to be busy, moving around their homes or hives. So you might say you were "as busy as a bee" if you spent your weekend cleaning your house . Here is an expression about bees that is not used much any more, but we like it anyway. We think it was first used in the nineteen twenties. If something was the best of its kind, you might say it was "the bee's knees". Now, we admit that we do not know how this expression developed. In fact, we do not even know if bees have knees!. Hornets are bee-like insects that sometimes attack people. If you are really angry, you might say you are"mad as a hornet".And if you "stir up a hornet's nest", you create trouble or problems. Butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to "have butterflies in the stomach". That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. And do you know any expressions about ants? Question: When you say to others "I am mad as a hornet", what do you really mean? Options: A: I must stop working. B: I am the best of all. C: I create some problems. D: I feel really angry.
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D

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Red Star Restaurant The biggest and busiest restaurant in Jinan is seeking 20 waiters who have relevant experiences in high-grade restaurants. About Y=800--1,500 per month. Red Star Restaurant is located at 66 on Park Street. Our phone number is 0531-8278-4560. 3 People wanted Need 3 people who would like to work 4 evenings per week showing films. Earn $300 per week possibly. Call 469-867-6042. Baby-sitter wanted For a year. 3 days a week. Some flexible hours required. Knowledge: above senior middle school. Call 0431-478-9971. Question: If you want to be a baby-sitter, you can call _ . Options: A: 0531-8278-4560 B: 469-867-6042. C: 0431-478-9971 D: 450-381-2533
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C

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Doctors, psychologists , economists and other experts have recently got together to find out what makes us happy and have come to surprising results. One of the main topics is how to measure happiness. Although some experts say that there are many ways to measure happiness, like recording a person's feelings, satisfaction in life or being healthy, others say that you can't really measure happiness, but you can see it. Money is really important in most people's lives. Once people have enough money to support their living, they pay more attention to other meaningful things. In many cases, friends and a close family are more important. Some people also need meaningful and creative work to find happiness. Studies find that there is a connection between happiness and health. Most of the time, people who are happier have better health. They work better and they are not as stressed as others. Besides, happier people may be able to live longer and enjoy their happiness. Studies also show that those who laugh a lot and those who are in good moods are also happier. Is there a way of achieving happiness? Some experts say that if people express their thanks, they can become happier. Joining pleasant conversations can also bring more satisfaction and happiness. Not surprisingly, people feel that a good relationship is important in being happy. Happiness is also _ . The results show that if you happen to have a member of your family or a friend near you who is happy, you'll happy, too. Question: What can make people happier according to the passage? Options: A: Working harder. B: Making more money. C: Having more children. D: Being thankful.
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D