Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Today there are twenty to twenty-five million shopping carts rolling around the world.In fact,the shopping cart is presently one of the most often used items on four wheels,second only to the automobile.Indeed,almost everybody in America will spend a part of his or her life behind a shopping cart.They will,in a lifetime,push it many miles.But few will know-or even think to ask-who it was that invented them. Mr.Sylvan N.Goldman of Oklahoma City invented the shopping cart in 1937.Mr.Goldman's invention did not make him famous.It did,however,make him very rich.When Goldman invented the cart he was in the supermarket business.Every day he would see shoppers lugging groceries around in baskets that they had to carry.One day Goldman suddenly had the idea of putting baskets on wheels.The wheeled baskets would make shopping much easier for his customers.And by lightening their chore,he would attract their business.Pondering the idea,Goldman walked into his office and sat down on a folding chair.Looking down at the chair,Goldman had another idea.The carts,he realized,should be made so they could be folded up.This would make it easier to store them when not in use. On June 4,1937,Goldman's first batch of carts was ready for use in his market.He was terribly excited on the morning of that day as customers began arriving.He couldn't wait to see them using his invention.But Goldman was disappointed.Most shoppers gave the carts a long look,but hardly anybody would give them a try.After a while,Goldman decided to ask customers why they weren't using his carts."Don't you think this arm is strong enough to carry a shopping basket?"one offended shopper replied. Day after day,the same thing happened.People wouldn't use the carts.They preferred a basket on the arm to a basket on wheels.But Goldman wasn't beaten yet.He knew his carts would be a great success if only he could persuade people to give them a try.To this end,Goldman tried something that was both very clever and very funny.Believe it or not,he hired a group of people... Question: How did Goldman get customers to use the shopping cart? Answer: | OPTIONS:
- By showing how it worked.
- By printing advertisements.
- By giving a special discount.
- By describing why it was useful.
A: By showing how it worked.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: My first wife and I only had one child. It might have been nice to have more. I would have liked a son, but we just had Carmen. I see her as my best friend. I think she always comes to me first if she has a problem. We have the same sense of humor and share many interests; except that she's crazy about animals, obsessed with them she has always had dogs, cats, and horses in her life. We were closest when she was about four, which I think is a wonderful age for a child. That's when they need their parents most. But as soon as Carmen went to school, she seemed to grow up and grow apart from her family, and any father finds it difficult with a teenage daughter. She was very moody and had an odd group of friends. There was an endless stream of strange young men coming to our house. I remember once got annoyed with her in front of her friends and she didn't talk to me for days. I've always wanted the best for her. We sent her to a good school, but she wasn't happy there. She left because she wanted to become an actress, so with my connections I got her into a drama school, but she didn't like that either. She worked for a while doing small roles in films, but she must have found it boring although she never really said why. She got married a few years ago, her husband's a vet. They must be happy because they work together, and she loves animals. We have the same tastes in books and music. When she was younger, I used to take her to the opera that's my passion-but she can't have liked it very much because she hasn't come with me for years. I don't think she goes to the cinema or watches TV much. She might watch my films, but I don't know. It's not the kind of thing she talks to me about. I'm very pleased to have Carmen. She's a good daughter, but I don't think she likes my new wife very much because she doesn't visit us very often. I'm looking forward to being a grandfather one day. I hope she'll have a son. Question: By saying "wanted the best for her", the author means that _ . Answer: | OPTIONS:
- he had done everything he could for Carmen
- he was sad when Carmen wasn't happy at school
- he never asked Carmen why she gave up drama
- he was pleased that Carmen married her husband
A: he had done everything he could for Carmen

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: No matter where you travel in Asia, you'll find yourself faced with a new culture, amazing food and special and friendly people. Here are some of these wonderful cities. Beijing, China Beijing serves as the capital of China. The city is old. In fact, almost all buildings have some cultural or historical significance --no matter how small they are. Throughout the city you can find temples, palaces, and works of art that can make you breathless. Siem Reap, Cambodia The wonderful town of Siem Reap is actually a good place to visit, though most people regard it only as a base point for further trips to Angkor and other nearby attractions. Visitors will be amazed by the beautiful temples and artworks that still exist today. Kathmandu, Nepal Located in the heart of the Himalayas, Kathmandu, the largest city and the capital of Nepal, is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in existence today. It is well-known for its beautiful views of the Himalayas. The shopping districts are world-famous and the hotels in Kathmandu are among the best in the world. Kyoto, Japan The city of Kyoto served as the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. No longer the capital, it is known as the seventh largest city in Japan instead. Kyoto was destroyed many times throughout history by fires and wars. Now the city is home to more than 1.4 million people and presents a modern look to the world. Question: What the cities mentioned above have in common is that they _ . Answer: | OPTIONS:
- all once served as capitals
- were all destroyed by war once
- all have many tourist attractions to enjoy
- all operate under their own laws
A: all have many tourist attractions to enjoy

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: My grandfather was a teacher. He was the headmaster of a school for boys between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. I know that he was a kind and gentle man at heart, because when I was young (and he was old), he gave me presents and seated me on his knees, and told me stories. But I believe the boys at his school were afraid of him. At school, when he walked into a classroom full of noisy boys, those boys went red in the faces, and looked down at their shoes. If a boy brought him poor, careless work, which was not the best that boys could do, my grandfather picked up the boy's work and threw it across the classroom, shouting, "Do it all again, and bring it back early in the morning!" If the boy was late, or if he forgot to bring the work, he had to do it again. My grandfather never forgot. He was a very different man at school, from the man I saw day by day in his own home. Question: My grandfather didn't like to receive _ . Answer: | OPTIONS:
- worse work than he could do himself
- work that was not as good as the boys could do
- work that the boys could not do
- the most careful work that the boys could do
A: work that was not as good as the boys could do