I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: We live in a digital world now, and a student's technology needs have changed. For the early years, when you are in primary school, you can get by with no technology at all. Even if you have a computer, it's a good idea to get children familiar with libraries. At this age, trips to the library are like family outings. As you get closer to middle school, a computer with Internet access becomes more of a necessity. Teachers will often give assignments that require a student to use the Internet for research. After a computer, technology choices for students become more difficult to make - especially when it comes to cell-phones. Kids will beg their parents for a cell-phone, especially in middle school. For many parents, it's a safety issue: They want to know that their kids can reach them quickly if necessary. For teachers, cell phones can be used to record lessons when students are absent. But many teachers dislike cell-phones. Some kids send messages or have talks in the class. Sending messages also raises the problem of cheating on exams. More and more schools are now forbidding the use of cell-phones. Many kids see iPods as necessary things to have. IPods are great for music, but do they do anything good for your children's education? Maybe they do. s the opinion of Doug Johnson, an educator for 30 years. Johnson says that educators should accept all new forms of technology in the classroom, including iPods. "Some do more with their cell- phones than we can do with our laptops," he jokes. "I don't think we should be afraid. The truth is that it's easier to change the way we teach than to change the technology habits of an entire generation." Question: According to author, primary school children should _ . Options: A: use the computer and the Internet regularly B: ask their parents to buy them cell-phones C: buy iPods to listen to music D: go to libraries to read more books
D
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I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need. Global English Centre l General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. l 3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses. l Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon.~Fri. l Experienced college English teachers. l Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 Modern Language School l Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. l Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m. l Native English teachers from Canada and USA. l Language lab and computers supplied. l 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 The 21st Century English Training Centre l We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. l We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. l We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. l Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. l Only 15-minute walk from city centre. l Call 67801642 for more information. The International House of English l Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week, convenient class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m. l A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). l Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers with experience in teaching English as a second foreign language. l Free... Question: The 21st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three schools in that _ . Options: A: its teaching quality is better B: it is near to the city centre C: its courses are more advanced D: it requires an entrance examination
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D
Ques: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: (1) Liu Xiang got another gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the East Asian Games (EAG) in Macao last Wednesday. The 22-year-old Liu defended his EAG title in 13.21 seconds, beating Shi Dongpeng (13.36) and Japan's Kota Kumamoto (13.89). His winning time was 0.16 seconds behind his top time this year and a further 0.08 behind this season's best: 12.97 set by Frenchman Ladji Doucoure, who beat Liu into second place in the world championships. (2) Over 30,000 people were killed in the huge earthquake that took place in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan on October 8. Millions were left homeless after the quake destroyed houses, cutting off power and water. The international community has responded to the countries' call for help. China has sent a rescue team, along with money and relief materials . But because of bad weather, it is difficult for them to reach those in remote areas. The United Nations warned of a possible outbreak of infectious diseases . Question: How many countries were hit by this huge earthquake? Options: A: 3. B: 2. C: 4. D: 1.
Ans: A
I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: As a kid,I was always chubby .In college I started _ . It got out of control when I went to law school. I'd made a decision a thousand times:I'm going to lose weight now. But what motivated me to get serious about it was turning 30. I weighed 414 pounds. I was always tired. Some of my family members have suffered from heart disease,and I was scared. I also wanted to look better. So after my birthday,I walked into the office of a weightloss doctor. She was very understanding. Her focus was on balanced meals and she wanted me to exercise. Walking was all I could do at first. I started by walking a few blocks and gradually increased the distance,until one weekend,I found myself saying,"Wow,this seems pretty easy." So I started to run. I was losing nine or ten pounds a month,and I had more energy. I started to think about the New York City Marathon. For years,I watched the runners and thought,"This looks like fun,but I could never do that." But now I realized that maybe I could. I joined the New York Road Runners. I ran a 10km,then a halfmarathon. I still wasn't confident I could run a full 26 miles. But I told myself I was going to do it,no matter what. By my 33rd birthday,I was down to 180 pounds. I started formally training for the marathon. And on the morning of November 1,I stood on the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island with more than 40,000 other runners,waiting for the event to start. It was unbelievable to have the audience cheering me on,handing me cups of water. And I crossed the finish line. My friends sprayed (......) me with beer,as if I'd won the Super Bowl. And at that moment,I knew:If I set my mind to something,nothing is impossible. Question: The author who was at the age of 33 had lost _ pounds in weight during the past three years. Options: A: 180 B: 414 C: 234 D: 594
C