Ques: The Teens & Self-Image survey organized by USA WEEKEND attracted an unprecedented 272,400. The majority of teens say they feel good about themselves, but many express misgivings about who they are, especially about their appearance. The results show that looks are key. Only 4 in 10 respondents consider themselves attractive. Half the girls want to lose weight. It is found that problems typically associated with girls are now becoming more visible in boys. Teen respondents believe good looks matter when it comes to personal achievement, specifically making friends, winning the respect of others, and succeeding in life. Teens find lots of imperfections. Almost 85 percent cite ways they'd like to improve. After losing weight and toning up , the top three are their grades, doing better in sports, and having a better relationship with their parents. Only 15 percent like themselves "the way I am." Faith is central in many students' everyday lives. When asked about the most important influence in their lives, survey respondents picked religion second only to their parents. Depression is common. More than half say they occasionally are "really depressed"; 1 in 5 often feel despondent . And 1 in 3 have friends who have talked about or actually tried to commit suicide--the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds. Last year, about 2,000 teens committed suicide, and the rate of adolescent suicide has greatly increased in the past 10 years, studies show. Teens show a healthy self-respect. Asked to choose from a list of qualities, 8 in 10 say they are kind, 3 in 4 say they are honest, and 7 in 10 say they have a good sense of humor. Slightly more than 6 in 10 say they are smart, self-confident or creative. Least admired of a dozen qualities they were asked to rank: being popular, rich or tough. Teenagers believe that plays an important part in making friends, winning the respect of others and succeeding in life. A) faith B) appearance C) ability D) depression
Ans: B

Ques: I consider Lily to be my best friend because she is always very good to me. She's always with me in times of difficulties and she is always there waiting for me. When I have problems and feel empty and upset, she's always by my side to comfort me. We've been together for two years. I met her during our college days. She was my classmate, but I can tell that we were not so close at that time, maybe because we had our own friends and maybe our attention was always on them, so I didn't even notice her. Yet there were times that she was with me during my lunch break. That is why we slowly became close. We had our lunch together in the boarding house but sometimes not, probably because we had our own friends. And when we took our break, we bought our favorite food together, but not that often since we didn't have enough money. Furthermore, we were together in the student union, which was nice for me to know her better. I can say that she is really a nice friend. She is the kind of person that is very approachable in times of emptiness. She is a friend whom I can call every time I need help. Definitely, I am so glad that I have her. Currently, we are working together as freelance writers online. We both work as contractors in oDesk. We are very happy with working together, and we are looking forward to earning some money so that we can go on vacation together. Friendships may not last. Friendships can lose importance and die gradually. However, I believe she will be a lifelong friend of mine. The author mainly wants to tell us _ . A) their close and valuable friendship B) the education they have received C) how to work part-time effectively D) how to build good relationships
Ans: A

Ques: The first true piece of sports equipment that man invented was the ball. In ancient Egypt, as everywhere, pitching stones was a favorite children's game. But a badly thrown rock could hurt a child. Looking for something less dangerous to throw, the Egyptians made what were probably the first balls. At first, balls were made of grass or leaves held together by vines . Later they were made of pieces of animal skin sewed together and stuffed with feathers or hay. Even though the Egyptians were warlike, they found time for peaceful games. Before long they had developed a number of ball games, each with its own set of rules. Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun. Ball playing was thought of mainly as a way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war. The Egyptians thought that ball playing was _ A) childish B) difficult C) not enjoyable D) worthwhile
Ans: D

Ques: Why should you tour Spain with SpainExchange? *We design and personalize your tour to fit your desires and needs. *We are Spain insiders: we are located in Spain and we know the country. You get the tour you want. You do not have to follow a schedule, but we encourage you to make your own with our help. If you have a few cities in Spain that you want to visit or a specific theme for your tour that needs some fine-tuning , we can do it for you. On the contrary, if you are not sure what's here and need some extra help, we can help you. We can assist you in developing the tour that fits you and your students. You get more for your money. Yes, it may cost you the same price as with the other companies--usually less--but you will receive more in return. With any other company you will be mixed with other groups. With SpainExchange, your tour is for yourself and your students only: your group alone will be in your bus; your students will be housed in double rooms; they will have 2 paid meals per day, and your entrance fees will be on us. Your students will have an educational experience they'll never forget. The students will learn about world history, not just Spanish history, art history, archeology, Spanish culture, and much more. Many students have "fallen in love" with Spain and make plans for future studies here. And teachers are amazed at how much Spain has to offer. As one teacher said, "I can't wait to come back and see the rest." Only a professional Spain insider that is flexible to design the tour that fits your group can provide all that for you. Just tell us what you want and enjoy the ride. What is the advantage of SpainExchange over other touring companies? A) It is designed for your personalized needs. B) It is much cheaper than the tours from other companies. C) It is organized by a Spanish-speaking agency. D) It offers double rooms and 2 paid meals per day.
Ans:
A