Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Barack Obama urged congressional leaders on Monday to act quickly to pass a huge stimulus package for the U.S. economy. He met with a (concerning or involving two different political parties) group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Later he met individually with Democratic and Republican House and Senate leaders and spoke to a bipartisan leadership gathering. In comments to reporters early on Monday, he emphasized the urgency of finalizing economic . "We have got an extraordinary economic challenge ahead of us," he said, "We are expecting a sobering job report at the end of the week. Nancy Pelosi and her staff have been extraordinarily helpful in working with our team so that we can shape an economic recovery and reinvestment plan that starts putting people back to work." Mr. Obama wants tax cuts for individual Americans and businesses to make up a significant portion of expected legislation. This could involve as much as $300 billion of a bill that is likely to go beyond $700 billion and include aid to cash-poor U.S. states, and money for alternative energy and a range of projects. Later, Mr. Obama said he expects to be able to sign legislation as soon as the end of this month, adding that quick action is necessary to "break the drive of the U.S. economic depression". Emerging later from bipartisan talks with Mr. Obama, Nancy Pelosi said lawmakers discussed with the president how to pass a stimulus package as quickly as possible. "An economic recovery package that will create jobs immediately and will grow the economy and that is what we talked about today," said Nancy Pelosi. "How we could do this fast, deliberatively and to act upon it soon." Just how soon that would be, Pelosi would not say. How much support Democrats can obtain from Republicans will depend on the details. But the severity of the U.S. economic depression has created considerable bipartisan backing for quick action. Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid said: "There are investments that we need to make on behalf of the American people to turn... Question: What is the bipartisan leaders' attitude towards this meeting? - Uncertain. - Hopeful. - Disappointed. - Indifferent.
Hopeful.

Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: This is the place for you to come to share stories with other real kids who are trying hard to improve their bodies and minds! Did you score a goal in your soccer game? Have you got rid of a bad habit? Are you working to reduce your stress in life? Tell the world what makes your body and mind healthy! Posted by DP, Ohio I have been working on a fitness equipment to exercise for over four months. I have completed my goal of losing weight and I am very proud of myself. That is so cool! Posted by MK, Missouri I was always tired at school, because I used to stay up late watching TV. I even fell asleep one day in my history class, and when I woke up, the teacher was looking at me and laughing! I decided that minute to start going to bed on time. It's kind of a drag missing the shows I like, but I can tell my body loves it----I feel so much better. Posted by SP, Georgia Last year , I didn't make the soccer team at school. I didn't want to try out again this year, but a few weeks before tryouts , I started kicking the ball around and practicing. When tryout day came, I decided to give it another shot. Guess what? I made the team! Posted by JS , New York I'm deaf, so I've had more trouble playing sports than other people. But who wants to sit at home all the time? I like to play basketball with guys in my neighborhood. I can't hear the ball bounce or listen to the guys call plays, but I've taught them to use some sign language, and so far, we've been unstoppable. Question: Who taught other kids sign language? - DP, Ohio - MK, Missouri - SP, Georgia - JS, New York
JS, New York

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: As a middle school student, you are in an age group that is both fascinating and complex. You are no longer a "baby", but you are not yet an adult. You are experiencing biological, physical, and behavioral and social changes. Relationships with your friends and family take on new meanings. This time period, called adolescence, can be joyful and painful at the same time. However, it is always a time of growth. You will be dealing with more complex intellectual tasks. You will be expected to behave in a more mature manner and you will be held more responsible for your actions. In other words, you are growing up. Use your curiosity, imagination, energy, and idealism to make your school an exciting place to learn and play. As an adolescent, you now have more control over how you apply yourself to your school work and on the kinds of friends you make. As an intelligent and thinking adolescent, be aware of health risks to avoid such as involvement with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and sexual activity. This involvement reduces your quality of life. Be kind and gentle to yourself, seek the advice and wisdom of your parents/guardians regularly, and talk with your teachers and school counselor. Middle school students are expected to be respectful and considerate of others. You are responsible for your behavior. Think of ways to improve your behavior ^in your classroom ^in the lunchroom ^on school grounds ^during school activities ^on the school bus ^in your community If you need assistance in working on ways to improve yourself as a person, contact your counselor. The counselor is trained to help students solve personal problems. Question: What is a school counselor responsible for according to the passage? - Management of everything at work. - Assisting students with their problems. - Control of students' issues in study. - Contact between students and parents.
A: Assisting students with their problems.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Coal mines claim (...) more lives A COAL mine blast in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards. MIDDLE EAST Bombers continues to kill PALESTINIANS killed 32 Israelis in three major attacks between Tuesday and Thursday. There were two suicide bombing and a militant attack on Jewish settlement . They yielded one of the highest Israeli death tolls ( ) in such a short period over the last two years. CHINA Young people stand tall THE average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters compared to that of 20 years ago. This year far exceeds the word's average growth speed. A survey on health conducted by a panel of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years. CANADA Talking about world issue The Group of Eight (G8)--the US, Japan , Germany, Britain, France, Italy , Canada and Russia ---- will hold a summit on June26 and 27 in Kananaskis , Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helping Africa. Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General, will also attend. Question: What's the purpose of the Summit ? - to strengthen the global economic growth and helping some poor African countries. - To make these eight countries much more powerful. - To help some African president to strengthen their economic growth. - Kofi Annan will have an important speech on world issues.
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to strengthen the global economic growth and helping some poor African countries.