Problem:OPTIONS:
- there are many mountains in the country.
- it snows the year around in the country.
- was hard for a plane to land in the two countries.
- coming down by parachute could save money.

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Have you ever heard anyone say "It's raining cats and dogs"? It means "It's raining hard!" But sometimes cats and dogs do drop from the sky! Here's how _ happens. Not so long ago, a country far away had many large rats. The people there said, " We need cats!" So cats were sent to them by airplane. But the country had many mountains. It was hard for an airplane to land. So the cats came down by parachute . Did the cats like the ride? They didn't say they didn't! And today they are still catching rats! In another country far away, there is snow the year around. People sometimes got lost in it. "We need big dogs!" the people said, "The dogs could find people lost in the snow. The dogs could help bring them home. Where can we get big dogs?" A man across the sea had big dogs to sell. "I will send dogs to you," he said. " I have some very big ones. They can find people lost in the snow."He sent the dogs by airplane. But the airplane did not land in the snow. The dogs came down by parachute ---- you guessed it !Did the dogs like the ride? They didn't say they didn't! And today they are well and happy.They find anyone who gets lost in the snow. Then they help him get home. Good dogs!Remember it, so you can say, " Yes, it does rain cats and dogs sometimes. They came down by parachute!" Question: Cats and dogs drop from the sky because _ . Answer:
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A: was hard for a plane to land in the two countries.

Problem:OPTIONS:
- help to limit the use of private vehicles
- encourage people to use cheaper vehicles
- enable the government to earn money easily
- force commuters to pay money for using roads

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Road congestion costs drivers billions of dollars every year due to wasted gas and time.In addition, traffic on roads results in increased engine idling and unnecessary emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.Some of the major reasons for road congestion are narrow streets, accidents, parking on roads due to shortage of parking facilities, avoidance of public transportation and more private vehicles.Traffic congestion can have stressful effects on commuters , the economy and the environment. Are there any solutions? Use public transportation, such as trains, trams, buses and taxis. These modes of transport carry a large number of people at one time and greatly reduce the number of cars on the road.Moreover, it will save you from driving stress, save time and help the environment. If you have an empty seat in your car, consider car pooling by finding other people who might be headed to a destination near yours. This will not only help reduce traffic congestion, but also journey expenses.In addition, it will decrease driving stress as each person would get a break from driving.This is also environmentally friendly and a sustainable way to travel as it would reduce carbon. emissions. By raising gasoline taxes, the government would have extra funds to construct highways, subways and alternative roads. Moreover, it will also reduce congestion as commuters would find it cheaper to use other modes such as carpools and public transportation. Introduction of road toll would also help reduce congestion.Road tolls requires commuters to pay a fee for using the particular road. This will encourage commuters to use other modes where they would not have to pay this fee every day. While commuting, keep your radio on so that you can stay informed about all live traffic updates aired.Avoid using roads that are already congested due to accidents or other reasons.This will help reduce congestion to some extent. Question: We can learn from the passage that raising gasoline taxes and road taxes both Answer:
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A: help to limit the use of private vehicles

Problem:OPTIONS:
- giving them homeless allowance
- giving them food stamps
- finding jobs for them
- finding residence for them

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: According to the United States government, people are classified as homeless if they have no place to stay and no expectation of finding a place for the next thirty days.Although technically accurate, that is an impersonal assessment of an enormous and very human problem. The homeless population represents all of us Americans.It includes men and women, the elderly, children, and infants.Its members are from all ethnic groups.What they have in common is poverty. Currently in the U.S., thirty-nine million people live in poverty.When money is really tight, paying the rent or buying food often becomes a choice.Government assistance in the form of food stamps does help but, as one homeless man explains, you can't pay the rent with food stamps. With no money for rent, the streets and homeless shelters become the alternative. Although men constitute the largest group within the homeless population, homeless women with children are rapidly joining them.In fact, one quarter of the homeless people in the U.S.are teenagers and young children. People may become homeless for numerous reasons.However, there are certain factors that many of these individuals have in common.They include a lack of adequate education and job skills.A majority of the teenagers and adults have not completed high school. The abuse of alcohol and drugs is also a common factor.One third of the adult homeless population abuses alcohol.While one quarter of the same group uses drugs. Some members of this population suffer mental health problems.Within the past several years many institutions for the mentally ill have been closed and their patients sent "home".Unfortunately, a number of those people have no home to go to and they are unable to adequately look after themselves. Job loss in today's economy has also become a real factor in the loss of people's homes.The breakup of families through abandonment and divorce are also contributing factors, particularly when there are children involved.The parent who is left to care for the kids with inadequate... Question: The U.S.government helps the homeless by _ . Answer:
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A: giving them food stamps

Problem:OPTIONS:
- novel
- magazine
- newspaper
- text book

Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Marketing Assistant Wanted Century Company is a dynamic new joint venture in the electronics sector. We have a workforce of over 300 in New York and over 200 in Beijing, China. The company had a turnover of $120 million last year. We now have a vacancy for a marketing assistant to work at our Beijing Office. You will have a university degree in a marketing-related discipline, and an interest in foreign languages. See the detailed job description below. Please send your CV and a cover letter including your current salary details to: Annie Kim, Century Company, Beijing. Job description: *Position: Marketing assistant *Reports to: Marketing Manager *Key responsibilities: Assist the Marketing Manager and in all functions within the department; data collation ; meet all visitors and guests. *Work competencies: Strong all round IT skills; experienced in using Word and Excel *Behavioral competencies: Strong organizational skills; ability to work as part of a team; adaptability. *Experience: At least two years' work experience in a marketing role; experience of working in IT or electronics environment is desirable. *Closing date: November 15, 2014 Question: Most probably you can read this passage in a _ . Answer:
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A:
newspaper