Read the article and select the best answer. Article: The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs, "The civilization of a city can be measured by this," said Monica Cirinna, the councilor( ) behind the new law. "It's good to do whatever we can for our animals who in exchange for a little love fill our existence with their attention," she told a Rome newspaper. The newspaper reported that round bowls don't give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind. "Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals who deserve our respect and compassion every bit as much as dogs and eats and other animals," said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Last year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules. The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of up to $ 598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day. The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn't leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs' tails to make them look lovelier. The law also gives legal recognition to the "cat ladies" who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modem office car parks. Question: The new law passed in Rome will_. Options: A: help improve fishing environment B: guarantee better conditions for goldfish C: stop people from catching goldfish D: discourage keeping goldfish at home
B

Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Attitude is one of the most important factors in determining success for all people.Successful people have one thing in common--an expectant attitude of success.Most people begin each morning in neutral and react to events of the day.You can be one of the successful people in life by starting each day with a positive attitude, a gratitude for the opportunities you have, and an expectancy of the best for yourself. People tend to live up to expectations.We get out of life just about what we put into it.Our environment becomes a mirror of our spirit, our attitude, and expectations.If we set a great goal, we get great results.If we have a fair goal, we accomplish fair results, and if we have a poor goal, we accomplish poor results.The world will give you back what you expect, so expect the very best.Don't be defensive or doubtful.Nothing changes unless you do.Before you can do something, you've got to be something.Know that you have worth and value.Show that to the world. Treat everyone you come in contact with as the most important person in life.It will build self-esteem .Smile! You'll be rewarded with a returned smile.Don't react to others rudely.Forgive everyone who ever hurt you.Then, forgive yourself.Keep yourself healthy.Exercise.Eat a proper diet.Display an attitude of confidence. Develop these good habits and your expectancy will be rewarded by successes.This attitude will put you into that group of people who are truly successful, because you will know and understand how an expectant attitude enhances every aspect of your life. Question: The author's purpose of writing the text is to _ . Options: A: share his view point about life B: offer advice on confidence building C: suggest some ways to acquire success D: stress the importance of positive attitude
D

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963--February 11, 2012)was an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop"or simply "the Voice". Houston was the most awarded female actress of all time. According to Guinness World Record 22American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career award as of 2010. Houston was also one of the world's best-selling music artists, artists, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide. Born in what was then a middle-income neighborhood in New Jersey, Houston began singing in a junior gospel choir at age 11.After she began performing alongside in night clubs in New York City, she was discovered by Arista Records head Clive Davis, who had an impact on her as a singer and performer. Houston was the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. She was the second artist behind Elton John and the only female artist to nave two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards on the Billboard magazine year-end charts. How Will I Know _ her fans and audience and even several African-American female artists to follow in her footsteps. Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single, I Will Always Love You became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. Three years after the release of her fourth studio album. My Love Is Your Love (1998), she renewed her recording contract with Arista Records. She released her fifth studio album. Just Whitney, in 2002, and the Christmas-themed One Wish: The Holiday Album in 2003. In 2009. Houston released her seventh and final studio album. I Look to You. Houston died of causes yet to be determined on February 11,2012. Later this year her film Sparkle will be released into theaters. Question: Which of the following statements about Whitney Elizabeth Houston is TRUE according to the passage? Options: A: She was born in a very wealthy family in New Jersey. B: Her last film Sparkle was released before her death. C: She was regarded as the most-awarded female actress of all time. D: The reason why Houston died has been confirmed.
A: C

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: School uniforms are becoming more and more popular across the U.S.A. That's no surprise,because they offer many benefits. They immediately end the powerful social sorting and labeling that come from clothing. If all students are dressed in the same way,they will not pay too much attention to their clothing,and some of them will not be laughed at for wearing the "wrong" clothes. Some people are against the strict rule of school uniforms,but they do not realize that students already accept a kind of rule -- wanting to look just like their friends. The difference is that the clothing students choose for themselves creates social barriers ; school uniforms tear those barriers down. As in other places,uniforms remind the wearers of their purposes and duties. For example,when a man or woman puts on a police uniform,he or she becomes,for a time,the symbol of law and order. The uniform means to the wearer his or her special duties and sends the same message to everyone the wearer meets. People with different jobs wear uniforms of one kind or another. For students,the school uniform reminds them that their task for the six or seven hours they are in school is to get an education. Some parents are unhappy about uniforms,saying that school uniforms will affect their children's "creativity". First,as noted above,the clothes students choose to wear do not necessarily express their individuality . They just copy their classmates. Second,students have the rest of the day to be as creative as they like. While they're in school,their job is to master reading,writing,and maths; this should take up all the creativity they have. Mastery of those skills will be good for the students to build up their creativity in every way. Question: School uniforms are becoming more and more popular and important because _ Options: A: they can stop the powerful social sorting and labeling. B: if all students are dressed in the same way,they will not pay too much attention to their clothing. C: uniforms can remind the wearers of their purposes and duties D: school uniforms will affect their children's creativity.
A: B