Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Once upon a time two friends lived in a palace . They both worked for the King . One of them liked a girl and wanted to give her a present . One day , he was walking with his friend in the main palace hall , and he saw a big vase filled with the loveliest flowers he could imagine . He decided to take one to the girl , thinking that no one would see him to so . He did the same thing the next day , and the next .... until one day , the King noticed how few flowers were left in the vase . He was so angry that he called everyone in the palace to assemble . When they were all before the King , the boy wanted to tell the truth . However , his friend told him to be quiet . But when the King came near , he decided to _ . As soon as the boy said that he had done it , the King was angry . But on hearing what the boy has done with the flowers , the King said , " I couldn't have thought of a better use for my flowers . " From that day , the boy and the King became great friends . They went to take two of those wonderful flowers , one for the girl and the other for the Queen . Overcoming fear to tell the truth is difficult , but in the end it isn't so bad . Question: The boy took the flower for _ . - his mother - the king - a girl - his friend
a girl

Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Now more and more people communicate by sending messages with mobile phones, sending e-mails or even chatting on line. How about our pen, pencil or paper? Which one do you think is easier and more convenient, handwriting or texting ? Today, texting is the most common way of communication, even among young students. People don't write letters anymore. They usually send e-mails to their friends. From texting to e-mails, it seems like keyboard are _ the good old pencil and paper. As a result, many students are poor in handwriting. Some even don't know how to write normal words we often use. In order to improve students handwriting skills, the British government recently decided to open handwriting lessons in middle schools. The British government hopes the students will be able to learn how to write business and personal letters properly at any length . The students will also be taught different kinds of writings. They will also learn to use correct spelling, punctuations and grammar. The handwriting lessons will begin in 2014. Why don't you practice handwriting and write letters to your family and friends to surprise them? Question: When will the British government begin the handwriting lessons? - In 2004 - In 2012 - In 2013 - In 2014
In 2014

Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Do you want a job?Here are some positions for you. Please have a look! *A WANTED Are you hardworking? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is "Yes", and then we have a job for you as a waiter. Call AL Hotel at 556779! *SUMMER JOB Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazines as a reporter, please call Karen at 558366. *HELP WANTED Do you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of it, call us at 766588. Hurry! *CLEANER WANTED Can you make a large house clean and tidy? If you hope to get the job paid at $20 a time, call us this evening 18:00-20:00. Tel: 633800. Question: If you like children and have two days free, you can call at _ for a job. - 556779 - 558366 - 766588 - 633800
A: 766588

Question: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Some people have a kind of magic. They will make you comfortable while they are around. You feel at ease while talking to them. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help people feel relaxed and make friends with them quickly. First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters--sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what kind of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the topic of conversation. If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic. Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of saying good-bye. If you're saying it, you may give him a handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know your thoughts. Question: Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _ . - for you to make more and more new friends - to begin your business talks - to get things going - for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others
Answer: to get things going

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Will you be excited when you finally get to relax? Here, three of the studetns tell us what they plan to do after the big exam. Li Junzhe, 15, Huaihua, Hunan Province My friends and I will travel to Beijing right after the exam. We planned to go by ourselves but were turned down by our parents. They said we were too young to travel alone. They said they would go with us. I'm okay with it because I've already traveled by myself. Zhu Hangian, 15, Dexing, Jiangxi Province What am I going to do this summer? Of course I'll go to see the Great Wall! But before that, I will watch movies. Because of the big exam, I haven't seen any movies for a long time. I will watch whatever is in the cinema! As for the Great Wall, I can't wait to see the beautiful views. Dong Xu, 14, Dalian, Liaoning Province I will, no doubt, play computer games for days after the big exam. My mother never let me during the past few years. I can't imagine how exciting it will be. Also my friends and I will go to see the Great Wall. Question: The three students will be excited about their summer plans because _ . - they will go to see Shanghai Expo - they all want to see movies - they will play games for days - they will travel to Beijing
**Answer**
they will travel to Beijing