Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: He was struggling to tie his shoes. I was struggling with whether I should help him. I did, and he was grateful. "Thank you," he said. "I'm glad I could help. I just thought it would be easier for me to reach," I said. He was a disabled man, and forced to look down most of the time. His arms and legs were twisted terribly, and he couldn't do what the rest of us would consider easy tasks. He always managed to look up to see how you reacted to his words, however. He had a big smile, making me feel comfortable. I was still on my knees by his wheelchair. " Nice shoes," he said. "Thanks. No one ever complimented me on them before," I said. "No one has the same view of the world as I do," he replied. "Tell me about the world as you see it," I said smiling. "Most people can see if someone is comfortable with them or not in their eyes. I see it in their feet." he said. "If people keep moving their feet, I just let them go, because I know they're impatient with me. I don't want to make people uncomfortable. "What about me? I asked. "I could see your _ And then you came down to my level. I was the one who was nervous." he said. "I don't normally have someone look me in the eye." "They don't know what they're missing," I told him. "My old face is nothing to brag about." he said. "But that smile is so big." Yes, and it's not only a big smile but an attitude. Question: We learn that the disabled man _ . Answer:

OPTIONS:
- had great difficulty looking after himself
- always asked people for help
- couldn't have a big smile
- liked to talk about people's shoes

A: had great difficulty looking after himself

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Last summer vacation, I volunteered to work at a vet's . There I saw a lot of dogs. Minnie was the funniest-looking dog I'd ever seen. _ She was brought to the vet because her owners didn't want her any more. I thought Minnie had a sweet personality, though."No one should judge her by her looks,"I thought. Finally, I advertised Minnie in the local paper."Funny-looking dog, well-behaved, needs a loving family." When a boy called, I warned him that Minnie was strange-looking. The boy on the phone told me that his grandfather's sixteen-year-old dog had just died. They wanted Minnie no matter what. I gave Minnie a good bath. Then we waited for them to arrive. At last, an old car pulled up in front of the vet's. Two kids raced to the door. They picked Minnie up and rushed her out to their grandfather, who was waiting in the car. I hurried behind them to see his reaction to Minnie. Inside the car, the grandfather held Minnie in his arms and _ her soft hair. She licked his face. Her tail wagged around so quickly that it looked like it might fly off her body. "She's perfect!"the old man said happily. I was thankful that Minnie had found a good home. Suddenly, I saw that the grandfather's eyes were a milky white colour--he was blind. Question: Why did the writer advertise Minnie in the local newspaper? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- Because he wanted to sell her at a good price.
- Because he didn't want her any more, either.
- Because he wanted to find a family for her.
- Because he wanted to have another dog.

A: Because he wanted to find a family for her.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: When I was young, my parents always told me that I should never talk to strangers. They told me it was dangerous. But now could we make new friends if we were like that ? And then, how can we break ice? Don't just look at your shoes. Go and say "Hi" to the person before you. It will easier to break the ice if you know more about different cultures. British: Beautiful, isn't it ? The weather in Britain changes often. So, people often talk about it . Remember to say "yes" when others say this to you. It's just a start of a friendly talk, not real question. French: Where did you go on holiday? To talk with a French person, the safest way is to ask his or her last holiday. French students enjoy a 10-to-15-day holiday every two months. French employees get more than six weeks of holidays every year. American: So, Where are you from? The US is so big and people move so often. You can try to find something about the place they are form to talk about. For example, you could say, "Oh, I have a friend studying your city". Question: Why did the writer's parents tell him not to talk to strangers? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- Because it could bring danger.
- Because it was boring.
- Because it was not part of the life.
- Because their son didn't like to talk to strangers.

A: Because it could bring danger.

Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: One year ago Bertha and Grace became close friends at a college in Dartmouth. One day, Bertha said that her aunt Margaret had invited her to spend the summer holiday with her. And they would have picnics and parties as well. But Grace told Bertha that she planned to stay in Clarkman's bookstore until the new term began. Grace had to do something to feed herself because her parents died many years ago. Bertha watched her friend's pale face. Just then she got a good idea. The next day when Grace came back, Bertha showed her an invitation letter from her aunt Margaret. "Grace, would you like to spend your holiday with us? I will help you find a part-time job in our town." Grace cried after reading it. "Grace, please spend the holiday with me, or Margaret will be disappointed . I want you to be happy," Bertha said. The holiday quickly passed by, and finally one letter from Margaret came to Bertha. "Bertha, Grace is the sweetest girl in the world, and I am very grateful to you for sending her here." Question: Grace got _ from Margaret the next day. Answer:

OPTIONS:
- a book
- an invitation letter
- some money
- a part-time job

A:
an invitation letter