Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States in the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people have been buying computers for their homes and businesses. Computers have been designed to store information and compute problems that are difficult for human beings to work out. Some have voices that speak to their operators. Stores use computers to keep records of their inventories and to send bills to their customers. Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People also use computers in their homes to keep track of the money they spend. One important new use of computers is for entertainment. Many new games have been designed to be played on computers. People of all ages play these games. People also buy home computers to watch movies and listen to concerts at home. They have become very popular indeed. Question: Compared with those of today, computers used to _ . - work rapidly - be used for fun - be large and expensive - be easy to use
be large and expensive

Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Teach in nice and beautiful Ecuador ! The government school we work with has about 200 pupils aged from 5 to 14 years old. The children come from many different economic backgrounds and family situations. Some of the children are supported by the upper-class employers of their parents; others cannot attend school every day as they sell something in the streets for parts of the week. This school really needs volunteers and you'll be greatly appreciated. You'll work with disadvantaged children who will benefit greatly from your help! You will be able to teach English and many other subjects--IT, sports, music, art, drama, anything you have a good knowledge in! Please let us know if you have a special interest and we will do our best to tailor-make your project! SUMMARY FACTFILE Price: From PS775, excluding flights Duration: From 2 weeks to 6 months subject to visa requirements Start Dates: All year round--you choose your start and finish dates Requirements: At least aged 17, no qualifications necessary, but you'll have to be enthusiastic. You'll need to know a little Spanish to do this project, but if you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your project with 1-week intensive Spanish course in Quito before starting your project. WAHT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: * An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure in the fascinating culture of Ecuador * The great satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and adults and knowing that you made a difference to them * New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development * An entry on your CV that makes you stand head and shoulders above others in the job market * And best of all...an unforgettable experience! Question: Which of the following correctly describes the pupils in Quito? - They are all weak at learning. - They are all disabled children. - They are all from rich families. - They are all from poor families.
They are all from poor families.

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Born in 1983 in Arizona, US, Jessica has learned to live her life with her feet. She was born without arms, and no doctors could figure out why. There were many questions at the time about whether Jessica would be able to live a "normal" life. However, Jessica ' s father said , "I have never shed a tear about her birth condition. " With the support of her parents and family, Jessica became confident in herself as an adult and continued to explore the world with her feet. As a child, Jessica studied dance in her home town. When the first performance arrived, she asked to be put in the back row. Her dance teacher told her there was no back row. Nervously, she took the stage with the other students and performed her routine. When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and the confidence to continue dancing for 14 years. After graduating from high school, Jessica attended the University of Arizona, where she earned a bachelor' s degree in Psychology. When talking about her major, she frequently explainsthat psychology has a great effect on her life, helping her out of a physical limitation. During college, Jessica signed up for a club of Taekwondo and learned all of the color1 belt material. The instructors created a course that would be accessible to any future armless students. Jessica became the first armless person to earn a black belt in the club. Jessica' s most famous accomplishment was learning how to fly. It took three states, four airplanes, two flight instructors and a discouraging year to find the right aircraft. She received the Cuinness World Record for being the first person permitted to fly an airplane with only her feet. Now Jessica works as a motivational lecturer. She travels the world sharing her story and encouraging people to be creative with the slogan "Think outside the shoe." Question: Why did Jessica major in psychology in university? - Because psychology is the best subject in her university. - Because psychology can bring her a good job in the future. - Because psychology can help her go beyond her disability. - Because psychology is fit for an armless student.
A: Because psychology can help her go beyond her disability.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: After several days' warm weather around the New Year's Day,a strong cold wave with a sandstorm from Mongolia attacked Tianjin Sunday afternoon. From 3 o'clock p.m.,the strong cold wave from Mongolia engulfed most areas of North China and the biggest wind-force was 7.Tianjin also suffered this year's first sandstorm with the cold wind whistling.The sky became dusky and the air was permeated with sand.By 11 o'clock at night,the wind became weaker and the sandstorm died down.From Monday morning,the northern areas had a big drop in temperature.It is learned that flu and the infection of the upper respiratory tract are easy to be infected due to the severe pollution by dust in the air.Relevant experts remind residents to pay attention to their health care. Question: We learn that _ from the passage. - sandstorms result in the fall of temperature - we can easily get infected by the dusty air - it is usually warmer before sandstorms come - sandstorms usually come around the New Year's Day
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we can easily get infected by the dusty air