Problem: CHAPTER VII

But, ah me! she's a heart of stone, Which Cupid uses for a hone, I verily believe; And on it sharpens those eye-darts, With which he wounds the simple hearts He bribes her to deceive.--_A Coquette_, by X.

Breakfast was late, and lengthened out by the greater lateness of many of the guests, and the superlative tardiness of the lady of the house, who had repudiated the cares of the hostess, and left the tea-equipage to her sister-in-law. Lucilla had been down-stairs among the first, and hurried away again after a rapid meal, forbidding any one to follow her, because she had so much to do, and on entering the drawing-room, she was found with a wilderness of flowers around her, filling vases and making last arrangements.

Honora and Phoebe were glad to be occupied, and Phoebe almost hoped to escape from Rashe. Speaking to Lucilla was not possible, for Eloisa had been placed by Rashe in a low chair, with a saucer before her, which she was directed to fill with verbenas, while the other four ladies, with Owen, whom his cousin had called to their aid, were putting last touches to wreaths, and giving the final festal air to the rooms.

Presently Robert made his appearance as the bearer of Mr. Prendergast's flowers, and setting his back against a shutter, in his favourite attitude, stood looking as if he wanted to help, but knew not how. Phoebe, at least, was vividly conscious of his presence, but she was supporting a long festoon with which Owen was adorning a pier-glass, and could hardly even turn her head to watch him.
1. Why was the meal so long at the start?
Answer: 1. lateness of the guests

Problem: "Make-A-Wish" is one of the world's most well-known charities . It makes wishes come true for children who have serious illnesses. It gives them hope and joy and helps them forget about their health problems and have fun. It all started in 1980 in Phoenix,Arizona.Christopher was a 7-year-old boy who was very sick. He always dreamed of becoming a police officer.Tommy Austin and Ron Cox,two police officers, made his wish come true. They gave Cristopher a tour of the city in a police helicopter( )and made a real police uniform for him. There are four kinds of wishes children usually have: I wish to go. Children ueually want to travel or go to a concert ,a game or a park. I wish to meet. Children sometimes want to meet their favourite actors,singers or players. I wish to be. Some children wish to become actors,singers or police officers. I wish to have. They often want to have a computer, a game, a bike or many other things. Let's hope more wishes will come true in the future.People who work in the charity always try for the best.Almost 25,000 volunteers help,work or give money. Will you be one of them?
1. What's the name of the most well known charity?
2. What year was it founded?
3. Who was the first person to benefit?
4. How old was he?
5. What did he want to be when he grew up?
6. Who helped him reach his goal?
7. Did they give him a plane ride?
8. How many volunteers do they have?
9. Who do they provide services for?
10. What kind?
11. In what city did it begin?
Answer: 1. Make-A-Wish
2. 1980
3. Christopher
4. Seven
5. a police officer
6. Tommy Austin and Ron Cox
7. yes
8. 25,000
9. for children
10. wishes
11. Phoenix,Arizona.

Problem: (CNN) -- Thomas Aiken will take a two-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of the Spanish Open at the El Prat Golf Club near Barcelona.

The South African who led at the halfway stage shot an even-par round of 72 on a day that was inevitably overshadowed by the death of Seve Ballesteros, who lost his three-year battle with cancer in the early hours of Saturday morning.

With flags at half-mast and players donning black ribbons, the European Tour marked the five-time major winner's passing with a minute's silence followed by a round of applause.

Among the many players paying their respects to Ballesteros were his long-standing friends and Ryder Cup allies Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Colin Montgomerie, who played alongside Olazabal on Saturday said the Spaniard had been in tears for much of the third round.

"He has lost an older brother almost," Montgomerie said, EuropeanTour.com reported.

After his round, Olazabal reflected on the career of his great golfing companion.

"I don't think there will ever be another player like him. There can be others that are very good, but none will have his charisma," Olazabal said, EuropeanTour.com reported.

Spain's golfing maestro remembered

Pablo Larrazabal is currently tied for second place on six-under par and the highest placed Spaniard in an event which Ballesteros won three times during his career.

"Since I heard the news this morning I couldn't get it out of my head," Larrazabal said, EuropeanTour.com reported.

"It has been a tough day. I was on the eighth during the minute of silence. It was the saddest minute of my career," he added.
1. Who passed away?
2. When?
3. Was something else going on that day?
4. Who was leading?
5. Was the death sudden?
6. how long had he been ill?
7. How was he honored?
8. Were any of his friends there?
9. Whom?
10. When was there silence?
11. How long did it last?
12. Had Ballesteros ever won this event himself?
13. how many times?
Answer:
1. Seve Ballesteros
2. Saturday morning
3. the Spanish Open
4. Thomas Aiken
5. No
6. three years
7. flags were at half-mast and players wore black ribbons
8. Yes
9. Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez
10. at the European Tour, followed by a round of applause
11. a minute
12. yes
13. 5 times