Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Although the 2008 US presidential elections are still a long way off, candidates are already getting ready for the campaigns ahead. For the Democrats , the two leading candidates are a surprising pair. The first is Hillary Clinton, 60, the wife of former President Bill Clinton. The second is Barack Obama, 45, a Harvard educated senator . It is the first time that the leading presidential candidates for a political party are either a woman or black. The energetic pair has certainly gotten people's attention. But the question remains, is America ready for either one? It's not a simple question to answer. For the past 220 years, Americans have elected only white males to the nation's highest office. That can hardly be called a tradition of diversity. However, many people believe that 2008 will be the year that this changes. "The white men that have been running the country recently have done such a bad job, at home and abroad, that maybe now is the time for a change," said Dorian Cool of San Francisco, California. The polling numbers seem to back up his opinion: 86 percent of Americans say they would vote for a qualified woman. An impressive 93 percent say they would vote for a black man if he seemed right for the job. These numbers are much higher than they were just 20 years ago. They may suggest that Americans are ready to be led by a different type of person. Still, there is a lot to overcome. Although women represent 51 percent of the American population, there are only nine female governors out of 50. Out of 100 senators, only 16 are women. The numbers are significantly lower for blacks in office. Since the American Civil War, only two blacks have been elected governor and only three have been elected to the Senate. Surely both candidates face difficult odds, but never before has there been so much support for either a female or a black candidate. As Barack Obama himself said, "There is not a black America and a white America, a Latino America and an Asian America -- there's the... Options: A few women or blacks hold high official positions in American history B women take up 51% of the American population C they are either too young or old D they lack financial support Answer: A few women or blacks hold high official positions in American history Question:
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Answer: Both Hillary and Barack face difficult odds mainly because _ .

Q: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: A young father was visiting an old neighbor.They were standing in the old man's garden,and talking about children.The young man said,"How strict should parents be with their children?" The old man pointed to a string between a big strong tree and a thin young one. "Please untie that string,"he said.The young man untied it,and the young tree bent over to one side. "Now tie it again, please."said the old man."But first pull the string tight so that the young tree is straight again.'' The young man did so.Then the old man said,"There,it is the same with children.You must be strict with them, but sometimes you must untie the string to see how they are getting on.If they are not yet able to stand alone,you must tie the string tight again.But when you find that they are ready to stand alone,you can take the string away.'' Options: A that he should be strict with his children if they could not stand alone B that he should always be strict with his children C that he should be hard on his children D that he should put a string to his children Answer: A that he should be strict with his children if they could not stand alone Question:
A: At last the old man told the young man _ .

Question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: In the 1960s Professor Bolin predicted that the "greenhouse effect", caused by an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, would lead to important changes in the Earth's climate. At the time his prediction were regarded as science fiction. But it is now gradually agreed that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double from 0.03% to 0.06% in the next 50 years and that temperatures worldwide will rise by 2degC. Although a temperature rise of 2deg may not seem significant, the local effects may be much greater: in polar regions a rise of 10deg by 2025 is expected and in Northern Europe a rise of 4deg. Indeed the first effects were expected to be felt before the end of the 20th century. But how does the "greenhouse effect" _ and why should such a tiny proportion of CO2have such a harmful effect? When living creatures breathe out or when things are burned, CO2enters the atmosphere. Until recently all of this was absorbed by plants, which converted it back into oxygen. However, the balance of nature has been disturbed. In power stations, in factories and in our cars, we are burning more and more fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and this produces huge quantities of CO2--18 billion tons of it enter the atmosphere every year. Added to this, the destruction of forests means that less CO2can be converted into oxygen by plants. So, the amount of CO2in the atmosphere is increasing every year. Options: A Only a small portion of the atmosphere consists of carbon dioxide. B Professor Bolin's predictions were taken seriously in the first place. C No changes in climate will become noticeable for 50 years or more. D The rise in temperature will probably be 2 degrees in every part of the world. Answer: A Only a small portion of the atmosphere consists of carbon dioxide. Question:
Answer: Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: The manager and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one. MEAL TIMES Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast. Breakfast: 7:30--9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:00--2:00 p.m. Afternoon tea: 4:00--5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00--9:15 p.m. Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times. Light refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator. ROOM CLEANING Please hang the sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. VALUABLES We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewels, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager. DEPARTURES Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If necessary, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter . A SPECIAL REQUEST We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p.m. Options: A in rooms at 9:00 p.m. B in the dining room from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. C in the dining room at 6:00 p.m. D outside the room at 3:00 p.m. Answer: A in rooms at 9:00 p.m. Question:
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Meals can be served _ .