Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and came up to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it gave him some exercise. One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him and said to him, "You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets, I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me some money, and you lent me PS 5, because you said you were willing to _ so as to give a man a start on the way to success." Mr. Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, "Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!" "Well," answered the stranger, "are you still willing to take a chance?" Question: One morning the stranger recognized Mr. Grey, and _ Answer:

OPTIONS:
- wanted to return Mr. Grey the money
- again asked Mr. Grey for money
- would like to make friends with him
- told Mr. Grey that he had been successful since then

A: again asked Mr. Grey for money

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Once a great boxer , Tom Brown, went to a restaurant for dinner. He put his bag near the door, but he was afraid that someone would take it. So he got out a pen and a piece of paper and wrote on it: "The great boxer, Tom Brown, left his bag here. He'll come back in a few minutes. " He put the paper on his bag and went to have his dinner. When he came back, his bag wasn't there. But he found a piece of paper on the ground. It said: "A great runner took away your bag, and he will not come back. " Question: When Mr Brown came back he _ . Answer:

OPTIONS:
- found another piece of paper on the ground
- found his bag wasn't there
- both A and B
- saw the runner running after him

A: both A and B

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: There are some strange and wonderful rules in law books around the world. When you are traveling, it's always best to know before you go. Not only could this keep you out of trouble, but it can also help you get the most out of your holiday. In Victoria, Australia, it's illegal to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10 (PS5.50). In Milan, Italy, citizens are required to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits. In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. This was voted the most ludicrous law in the UK in 2007. A spokesman for the House of Commons said: "The people who know about these things here say there is no basis for such a law, not to say it does not exist somewhere in writing." In Canada, by law, one out of every five songs on the radio must be sung by a Canadian. Flushing the toilet after 10pm is illegal in Switzerland. The Government consider it noise pollution. Running out of petrol is illegal on Germany's autobahn, and so is walking along it. So those who do break down must pull over and use their horn to attract attention. The fine is EUR80 (PS65) for endangering other drivers. 7. In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in a place that's on fire. No matter how good the pizza tastes, if the restaurant sets on fire - you can't stick around! Question: Where will you be fined if you break the laws mentioned in the text? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- Canada and Chicago.
- England and Chicago.
- Switzerland and Milan.
- German and Victoria.

A: German and Victoria.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Redwood trees are the tallest plants on the earth,reaching heights of up to 100 meters.They are also known for their longevity,typically 500 to 1000 years,but sometimes more than 2000 years.A hundred million years ago,in the age of dinosaurs,redwoods were common in the forests of a much more moist and tropical North America.As the climate became drier and colder,they declined to a narrow strip along the Pacific coast of Northern Califomia. The trunk of redwood trees is very strong and usually forms a single straight column.It is covered with a soft bark.This bark can be pretty thick,well over two feet in the more mature trees.It gives the older trees a certain kind of protection from insects,but the main benefit is that it keeps the center of the tree harmless from moderate forest fires because of its thickness.This fire resistant quality explains why the giant redwood grows to live that long.While most other types of trees are destroyed by forest fires,the giant redwood actually prospers because of them. Moderate fires will clear the ground of competing plant life,and the rising heat dries and opens the ripe fruit of the redwood,releasing many thousands of seeds onto the ground below. New trees are often produced from shoots,little baby trees,which form at the base of the trunk.These shoots grow slowly,fed by the root system of the "mother'' tree.When the main tree dies,the shoots are then free to grow as full trees,forming a "fairy ring" of trees around the original tree.These trees,in turn,may give rise to more shoots,and the cycle continues. Question: Which of the following is a function of the tree bark as mentioned in the passage? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- It allows redwood trees to bear seeds.
- It prevents redwood trees from attack by insects.
- It helps redwood trees absorb water in the air.
- It makes redwood trees more beautiful and appealing.

A:
It prevents redwood trees from attack by insects.