Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: On Nov.18th,1908,three men went up in a balloon .They started early in London. The headman was Auguste Gaudron,and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way. Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope ,and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight .It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand. After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice. At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had traveled 1,797 kilometers from London! Question: The metal box was used for _ . - carrying the bags of sand' ' - keeping drinking-water - carrying ropes of the basket - changing weight
changing weight

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart.She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence.Outside, it was pouring so heavily. We all stood there just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.We waited, some patiently, others annoyed because nature messed up their hurried day.I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in."Mom, let's run through the rain," she said. "No, honey.We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated: "Mom, let's run through the rain." " We'll get wet totally if we do," Mom said. "No, we won't, Mom.That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tore at her Mom's arm. "This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?" "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!" The entire crowd stopped dead silent.I dare say you couldn't hear anything but the rain.We all stood silently. No one came or left in. the next few minutes,Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly.Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of _ in a young child's lifetime when innocent trust can be developed so that it will bloom into faith."Honey, you are absolutely right.Let's run through the rain.If get wet, well maybe we just need washing," Mom said.Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they rushed past the cars and they held their shopping bags over their heads just in case.They got soaked.But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars.And yes, I did.I ran.I got wet.I needed washing. You may lose your material possessions, your money and even your health, but no one can ever take away... Question: What do we know about the mother in the story? - Her husband was cured of his cancer. - She was strong-willed and considerate. - She was in despair and pretended to forget what she said. - Her daughter completely understood the situation her family was in.
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She was strong-willed and considerate.

Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall. At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city Monday 7th of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008 Feast until you're full! Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following: *Succulent chicken rice *spicy stays beef *Delicious noodle dishes *plump porky chips *seafood specialties *crunchy vegetables *sweet tropical fruit Halal food is available at the stall. Malay Mood Heaven Win Prizes and Gifts! Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box. Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner. Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls. Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt . Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced inThe Strait Timeson the 15th of January. Join in the Fun! Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you: *May Lee *Jackie Chen *Kim Yap * Kamala Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out. Question: Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell _ . - pork - beef - lamb - chicken
lamb