Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: "An Englishman,even if he is alone,forms an orderly queue of one'"wrote a famous British author ,George Mikes.While this sounds funny,it's a popular English stereotype .From the supermarket to the subway,queues are a common sight on the streets of Britain. Here in China,queues are normal,too.It is a part of everyday life. People queue most of the time from buying tickets in the cinema to waiting for seats at a restaurant *But in certain situations ,you'll find yourself in the middle of a rushing crowd ,such as getting onto the subway.Even away from the busy subway platform,queues are different* One day I was standing in line at the supermarket.I left a small space in front of me. Within seconds,a girl walked by and took her place in that small space. I was surprised at first ,but later I found these experiences very interesting.It is with these small ,every day differences that I get to live and learn in a new culture* Back in Britain,the person spends about six months of their life waiting in a queue,according to the auction site MadBid.To pass the time,maybe they tell themselves the famous proverb:Good things come to those who wait. Question: The passage is mainly about _ . - comparing queuing in two cultures - praising the English tor good manners - calling on people in China to queue more - explaining why people rush in some situations
comparing queuing in two cultures

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Like stress, burnout has also become a favourite subject of everyday conversation . Many of us may feel "burn out" at times in our lives. It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger. First, you must decide what is really important in your life. Make time for the people and the activities that are the most meaningful to you. Second, you need to share your stories and feelings with others. Talk about your disappointments , sadness, and painful experiences, as well as your joys and successes. If you do not do this normally, you could " _ ". That will be worse for you. Good, healthy relationships with others will make you stronger and bring a greater balance to your life. Third, make sure you have time off. Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not. Learn how to say "no" so that you can say "yes" to the things that are really important to you. Find activities to cheer you up, such as listening to music, dancing, playing sports, or watching movies. You should also make some time to be alone. Finally, find a good doctor, like a psychologist, if you need help and all else has failed. There is no shame in this. Don't worry a lot. It may bring your spirit back and make you feel more powerful. Question: Which of the following is NOT true about "burnout"? - Burnout call be prevented before it takes place. - Burnout doesn't happen to many people. - Your favourite activities can keep you from burning out. - Burnout may happen when you can't achieve a balance between work and rest.
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Burnout doesn't happen to many people.

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: My friends and I had just finished lunch at a hotel when it started to rain heavily. When it became lighter, I decided to get my car which was parked at my office three streets away. My friends argued that I shouldn't go, mainly because I was seven months pregnant then. I promised that I'd be very careful. One of them wanted to come with me but I asked her to stay with another friend who needed help with her baby. I walked out of the hotel and started making my way to the car. At the crossing, a black car stopped and a man came out with an umbrella. Before I knew what was happening, he walked right through me and told me he'd escort me. Although I refused, he insisted that he would. During our walk, he kept telling me to walk slower, as the ground was wet. When we got to the car-park, I thanked him and he went away. I did not get his name and can hardly recognize him now. Did he stop for me? I'll never know. So how did I pay it forward? I was at home when I noticed two Indian workers walking in the heavy rain. They were probably on their way to the working place near my home. _ They were surprised by my action. They were very grateful to me, probably wondered why a stranger was offering such kindness. I was so relaxed and happy that day. Question: How did the writer feel when a stranger insisted escorting her? - angry - surprised - happy - sorry
Ans: surprised

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: My favourite sport is basketball because it is very exciting.I like basketball because the NBA stars play very well.Basketball is very cheap and it is a good sport for our health.We can grow taller if we play basketball often.Also it keeps me fit.I play basketball three times a week.Most often I play it in my school.I often play it with my friends or I may play it myself.I feel very happy when I play basketball at school with my classmates.Sometimes I play basketball in the playground near my home.Basketball is very easy to play.If you play basketball very well, you can form a basketball team to take part in the competition.If you win the basketball competition, you will have the prize.You may become a famous basketball star. Question: The best title for the passage is _ . - Basketball player - My favourite sport - Basketball star - My favourite basketball star
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My favourite sport

Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Mr. and Mrs. Green were going on their vacation with their children, and they had to arrive at the airport before 11:40 the next morning. "It takes us thirty minutes to get there in a car," Mr. Green said, "so we must get ready before eleven o'clock. Don't be late." At ten fifty, all of them were busy doing something, but Mrs. Green wasn't. She sat quietly in a chair in the garden and enjoyed the good weather. Mr. Green and the children were surprised, but Mrs. Green said, "Don't worry! Before I went to bed last night. I made all our clocks and watches twenty minutes ahead . Now we can get to the airport early." Question: Why did the Greens have to be ready before eleven o'clock? - Because they were going to a party. - Because they didn't go to the airport. - Because they had to go to the airport by bus. - Because they must arrive at the airport before 11:40.

Ans:Because they must arrive at the airport before 11:40.

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Jeff likes fish very much. He buys some fish and takes it home. When(......) his wife sees the fish, she says to herself,"Good! Now I ask my friends to have lunch, and we can have the fish."They like eating fish very much. When Jeff comes home in the evening, he can't find the fish and his wife says,"Oh, your cat eats it."And she gives Jeff some bread for supper. Jeff is not very happy. He takes the cat and his wife to the shop nearby . Then he says to his wife,"My cat is one kilo and the fish is one kilo, too. The fish is here. But where is my cat?" Question: What does Jeff have for supper? - Some bread. - Some chicken and the fish. - The fish. - He doesn't eat anything.
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Some bread.