Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Mr. Robinson never went to see a dentist, because he was afraid , but then his teeth began aching a lot, and he had to see a dentist. The dentist did a lot of work in his mouth for a long time. On the last day Mr. Robinson asked the dentist, "How much is all the work going to cost ?" "Twenty-five dollars," said the dentist. But he didn't ask him for the money. After a month Mr. Robinson phoned the dentist and said, "You haven't asked me for any money for your work." "Oh," the dentist answered, "I never ask a gentleman for money." "Then how do you live?" Mr. Robinson asked. "Most gentlemen pay me quickly, the dentist said, "but some don't. I wait for my money for two months, and then I say, 'That man is not a gentleman,' and then I ask him for my money. Question: Mr. Robinson never went to see a dentist _ . Options: A: because he was afraid B: because he had no money C: because he wasn't a gentleman D: because he didn't want to much money
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Bad teeth, a heavier body? And now, weaker bones. Last week, American scientists found another bad thing about cola: It's bad for our bones, especially women's bones. Well, if cola is bad for us, you may want other popular drinks , for example, energy drinks . Energy drinks look cool. Their makers say they give you energy and make you better at sports. So, many students drink them before exams to help them stay awake. But wait. To keep you awake, most energy drinks have a lot of caffeine . They are like a strong cup of coffee or tea. If you drink a lot of them, your heart will beat faster. You will feel nervous . You could also have sleeping problems and find it hard to live without them. Amanda Smith is a 16-year-old US junior high school student. She drinks one or more energy drinks every day. She started to do this a year ago before dance class. But now, Smith says, "I drink them whenever I feel weak or before a test. I cannot help drinking them." The energy you get from the drinks helps for only a short time. You may feel good for an hour or so, but then you'll feel worse than before. Question: Though energy drinks make one feel good at first, it _ . Options: A: won't last for long B: looks very cool C: won't be bad for us D: gets worse than before
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Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone. Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance that you will not be there. When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to " _ ", which means each person pays his own bill. Question: If you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, what kind of gifts will you bring? _ Options: A: Money. B: Televisions C: Computers. D: Books
A: D

Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Dear Nancy, My name is Xiao Ming. I want to be in a club in our school. I'm not famous now. But maybe I can be famous someday! I can't sing or dance or act in movies, but I can do many other things. I can play three instruments: the guitar, the violin and the drums. I think I can be in the music club. Maybe I can be a famous musician. I like to read story books and I can write stories. Maybe I can be a famous writer. I like sports, too, but I don't think I can be a famous and successful sports man. Can I join you? Love Xiao Ming Question: Xiao Ming thinks he can be a famous _ or a famous writer. Options: A: musician B: actor C: sportsman D: Writer
Answer: A

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Schoolgirls have been wearing such short skirts that a Staffordshire school has ordered them to wear trousers instead. All skirts will be banned from September at Paget High School in Branston. Tight-fitting trousers will also be banned and Muslim head-dressed will have to be "School blue" colour. Head teacher Don Smith said, "one of the big problems for us at the school has been the number of girls who have been wearing improperly short skirts. This has been an area of special concern at a time when there have been a lot of wrong ideas of being beautiful." Mr Smith said it would be impossible to determine how long girls' skirts should be and that _ would be easier for teachers to carry out. The head teacher said pupils' and other teachers' opinions were asked for before the new rule was set. The new clothing policy has been explained in a letter sent to parents of the school's 1,000 pupils and will come into force after the summer holiday. The school also wants pupils to wear clip-on ties instead of traditional neckwear. This rule will be gradually out over the next year and support will be given to parents unable to afford the new tie. One parent, whose teenage daughter studies at school, said, "I completely agree some girls were wearing skirts that were too short. However, I think girls should be allowed to wear skirts. Other school manage to let girls wear skirts while making sure they are not improperly dressed. I don't see why Paget can't do the same" Question: What can we know from the passage? Options: A: Teachers called the pupils' parents to explain the new rule. B: Pupils will have to wear clip-on ties after the summer holiday. C: Paget High School will provide clip-on ties for pupils for free. D: Opinions were collected before the new clothing policy was made.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: "Look, Mom! What a pretty fish!" said John to his mother. John's mother asked, "Where did you get it, John?" "Frank caught it in the river. I went to the river to get some water and saw this little fish. Then I told Frank about the fish, and he ran to get his fishnet . He put the net into the water, and caught the fish. I put it into this box," "Well, what will you do with it?" asked John's mother. "I will keep it, Mom," replied John. "But, my boy, it will not live in that box. You should put it back into the river." replied his mother. John felt sad and said, "I wish I could keep it. It is so pretty! May I put it into the pond?" "No, John," said his Mom, "you must put it into the river. A trout will not live in warm water." Question: We may read the article in a _ . Options: A: Magazine B: comic book C: cookbook D: storybook
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D