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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Asia tops the OECD solving skills test QUESTION: Can you quickly learn to set a thermostat ? Don't look down upon such a task. It shows your ability to solve problems in creative ways, said the OECD . The OECD recently gave a problem-solving test to 85,000 students. They were all 15 years old, and from 44 countries. The test give each student four to eight everyday problems to solve. For example, they had to set a thermostat, and find the quickest way to a place. Students from Singapore and South Korea did the best job, said the OECD. They were quick learners, curious and able to solve problems that they were not familiar with. Students from Japan and China were also among the _ groups. They did a better job than those from countries like the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and France. Problem-solving skills are important, said the OECD. "Today's 15-year-olds with poor problem-solving will become tomorrow's adults struggling to find or keep a good job," said Andreas, acting director of Education and Skills at the OECD. "The world economy no longer pays you for what you know. Google knows everything .The world economy pays you for what you can do with what you know," he said. Question: The students from _ performed best in the test. Options: A: the US and Canada B: the UK and the US C: South Korea and Singapore D: Australia and Canada
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C

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Jimmy doesn't 1ike school and is always looking for excuses not to go.If he coughs,he asks his mother to write a note saying he has a cold . If he has a headache,he asks his mother to take him to the doctor during school hours.He spends more time at home than he does at school. Even when he is at school.he looks for excuses to go home early. One day he came home from school in the middle of the morning.His father was of course surprised to see him back so early. "You're home early.Jimmy,"he said"Is the school closed today?" "No.Dad,"Jimmy said."It's open.But I came home early." "How did you do this?"his father asked him."What did you say to the teacher?" "I told her that I had a new baby brother and I had to come home and help you.'' "But your mother has had twins." his father said."a boy and a girl. You have a baby brother and a baby sister." "Yes.I know, Dad."Jimmy said"I'm saving my baby sister for next week." Question: What excuse did Jimmy give to the teacher to go home early? Options: A: He had a headache. B: He didn't want to go to school. C: His father was busy with his work. D: He had a baby brother to look after.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: This March, the H7N9 virus hit Zhejiang, Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu and so on. It seemed that most people who were infected with H7N9 had the common flu. Some people suffered from a fever or a cough. Don't be afraid---it's not easy to be infected with the virus. Here is some advice to help you protect yourself when it comes. Wash your hands. You need to wash your hands with soap and hot water before you eat, after you use the toilet , and after you touch animals, because your hands may carry viruses. Cover your nose and mouth, when someone sneezes or coughs, flu viruses can travel as far as one meter through the air, so you'd better stand a proper distance while talking to someone who has a cold. And always cover your nose and mouth with a piece of paper when you sneeze or cough, and then clean your hands. Wear a mask . Some doctors say that masks can stop the flu as much as 80%, but if you don't wash your hands often, it's no use wearing a mask. And it's necessary to wear a mask in the groups of people. Do sports often. Exercise will help your body strong enough to _ the virus. Question: How many ways to stop the virus are mentioned in the passage? Options: A: Three B: Four C: Five D: Six
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B