Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: When Babbage was working atprefix = st1 /Cambridge, a new idea occurred to him. He wanted to construct a calculating machine to work out the solutions to maths problems not only with correctness but also with a speed beyond the power of any human mind. His machine could solve problems involving long rows of figures in one continuous operation . In 1822 Babbage exhibited his invention and won a prize from the government. After that, he immediately started to work on a larger machine designed to solve more difficult problems. Although he received some money left by his father, the money was not enough to support his design. He wrote to the government about his plan and was givenPS2500 to start with, a sum worth much more in those days than it is now. Babbage continued his work inLondonfor four years. Then his health broke down, and he had to take a long holiday abroad. When he returned toLondonin 1828, he was at the end of his resources. Many bills remained unpaid. His chief assistant and co-workers quarreled with him and left with many expensive tools. For one year no work was done. During this period, Babbage, whose mind was always active, suddenly thought of a completely new idea for the machine. He rushed to meet the government officials to explain his new idea. But this time, they were unwilling to help him. For eight years, they refused to say whether they wanted the machine or not, and their final answer was "No." From 1828 to 1839, Babbage held the position of professor atCambridgevery successfully. But his greatest work was the unfinished calculating machine which stood covered in dust in his house. It was the beginning of the modern computer. Question: From the passage, we can infer that _ . - Babbage failed to be a famous scientist at Cambridge - Babbage always had new ideas but gave them up easily - Babbage always needed support from the government officials - Babbage was the first designer of the modern computer
Babbage was the first designer of the modern computer

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: It's well-known that meditation has many benefits, but do you know how to practice it for a beginner? Set a proper scene Find a space for meditation.It should be private and quiet.Make sure the temperature is comfortable.Sit on a cushion if the floor is uncomfortable.You may play soft music if you like. Take a moment to loosen up.Remember that the goal of meditation is to relax.Loosen your clothing, remove your shoes and have a good stretch.Do your best to ease any muscle tension that might keep you from achieving relaxation.Make an effort to relax your facial muscles. Focus on your breath Sit down in the space you've prepareD. Close your eyes and breathe.Each time you breathe in, count "one".Each time you breathe out, count "one".The idea is to strengthen being in the moment -- the last breath doesn't matter, and the next one doesn't matter; only this one matters. Feel your breath inflate your lungs and push on your diaphragm .Feel how sweet it is to _ the fresh air.As you do this, your body will gradually begin to relax and all of your attention will be centered within your minD. Return to real life Once you feel fully centered in your mind, allow yourself to gradually drift back to real life.Move your fingers and toes and slowly wake your body up.Open your eyes and remain there for a few minutes until your senses come back, and then slowly stand up. Even if you can't make it fully into your mind, you still get some benefits from it.If you want to feel better, you just need to practice.Set about 10 minutes around the same time every day and repeat this exercise. Question: Which of the following can best fill in the blank? - Forget yourself. - Prepare yourself for it. - Avoid being disturbed. - Pay attention to your inner self.
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Prepare yourself for it.

Ques: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Students' Insurance What Is Covered under Contents? Under the "Contents" section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed---will be protected on "new for old" basis where items will be replaced as new---regardless of their age or condition. "Contents" include books, radios, audio and video players, TVs, jewellery, home computers, furniture, household goods, other electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows: Theft Fire, Lighting, Explosion Malicious Damage Storm, Flood and other natural disasters But new-for-old cover does not include clothing and linen. Where Does Cover Apply? Anywhere in Australia whether in: Your Living Place While at College Your Parents' Home or Any Temporary Residence ---where you are staying when away from College Your College or Students' Union Building College Storage during Vacations Plus The Following Benefits Included Free Loss or Damage to: Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones---up to$300 TVs and videos rented in your name Library books---up to $300 Daily things bought---up to $500 as to cover described under "Contents" College or Landlord's Possessions in your rooms by Fire or Theft (if you are legally responsible---up to $2,000) Personal Money: from your room---up to $60 PLUS fraudulent use of your Credit Card---up to $1,000 Question: If you lose an old video player, the insurance company will _ . - replace it with a new one - pay you up to $30 in insurance - pay you nothing for it is old - replace it with a used one
Ans: replace it with a new one

Ques:Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Life on land probably began about 430 million years ago, though it has existed in the water for perhaps as much as 3,000 million years. When we think of the first thing on land, we probably think of strange animals coming out of the oceans, but in fact no animals could have been living if plants had not been on land first. Plants had to be on land before animals arrived. They supplied the first land animals with the surrounding and food necessity, since they, the plants, are the only form of life that is able to get and store energy. The first plants to exist out of the water were probably certain kinds of algae which were followed by other plants that grew close to the ground and needed water in which to reproduce. Once the move to land had been made, however, evolution took place quickly. By the end of 100 million years, plants had developed their roots ,and some had got tree -like forms since height was very important in gaining sunlight. About 300 million years ago, much of the world was covered with forests of huge trees. In most ways they were like modern trees. They had roots, leaves, wood, but mostly they had not developed seeds. Question: Plants with roots appeared about _ million years ago. - 430 - 300 - 330 - 100

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330