Problem: OPTIONS:
- the conductor was standing far away
- his friend was deaf
- he enjoyed doing so
- he wanted all the people here to know there was a man under the seat
Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Mark Twain was famous in his days as a public speaker. In his public speeches he always liked to tell funny stories. He also liked to listen to funny stories and play jokes on his friends. One day one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark Twain to pay his train fare for him. "But I don't have enough money to pay both your fare and mine, "Mark Twain said. The friend didn't know what to do. "We can do this, "said Mark Twain. "We can get on the train and when the conductor comes to check the tickets,you can hide under my seat. " Later, however, when the conductor came to check the tickets, Mark Twain gave him two tickets-one for his friend and one for himself . Then he explained in a loud voice. "My friend here is a strange man. When he travels on a train, he doesn't like to sit on the seat. He prefers to lie on the floor under the seat. "Of course everybody in the train looked at the poor friend and laughed at him loudly. Question: Mark Twain spoke in a loud voice because _ . Answer:
Answer: he wanted all the people here to know there was a man under the seat
Problem: OPTIONS:
- tomorrow
- next month
- next Friday
- next year
Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Peter: What are you doing for vacation, Steven? Steven: I'm visiting my aunt in San Francisco. My brother's staying there. He's joining a club. Peter: Oh? When are you going? Steven: Next Friday. Peter: How long are you staying? Steven: I'm staying at my aunt's home for four days. I'm going sightseeing in San Francisco, and then I'm seeing all of my friends New York. How about you? Peter: I'm going to the beach and my friends and I are also going hiking for a few days. Steven: Aren't you renting video tapes and relaxing at home? Peter: No, it's boring. We like outside activities. Question: Steven's leaving _ for vacation. Answer:
Answer: next Friday
Problem: OPTIONS:
- go with her together
- lead her to the shop himself
- tell her the shortest way
- warn her not to fall into the river
Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Mr Smith likes to be exact . One day when he is walking in the street ,a woman comes and asks him, "Excuse me, where's the nearest bookshop?" "The nearest bookshop? You have to cross a bridge and then turn to the right. When you see a post office, turn left. You can see a shop between a bank and a school on your right." "Is it far?" "No, it is not far. You can go there on foot." "Is the bridge long?" "Yes, it's about thirty metres." The woman thanks him and goes towards(, ) the bridge. Suddenly she hears someone running after her."Stop!" Mr Smith shouts."I'm sorry. I just remember the bridge is forty metres long. If you go thirty metres and then turn to the right as I told you, you will fall into the river." Question: Mr Smith follows the woman to _ . Answer:
Answer:
warn her not to fall into the river