I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Do women's minds work the same as men's? Absolutely not. At least, that is what most men are convinced of. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter or frustration or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this minefield, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse. There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes-the link between the two halves of the brain. The two halves are linked by a trunkline of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is "What?", and, if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong? Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. For most people, the left half is used for word handing, analytical and logical activities; the right half works on pictures, patterns and forms. We need both halves working together. And the better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. And, according to research findings, women have the better connections. But it isn't all that easy to explain the actual differences between skills of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the world girls tend to be better than boys at "language subjects"... Question: The corpus callosum functions in _ . Options: A: forming the nerve fibers. B: differing man from woman. C: enabling the brain to work. D: processing the most complex intellectuality.
D

I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Common phrases like " no pains, no gains" give the impression that we ought to be suffering while we study. It's almost as though the only way to know if we're putting in enough work is the sense of hardship we bear. When we haven't taken the time to come up with another idea, all we know how to do is shut ourselves in a room with a book. It's no surprise that we find revision boring and difficult. Just as children learn from playing, we can learn from doing, or at least from study techniques that interest us, rather than make us switch off. Shutting yourself away can make you learn to hate studying. This leads to a situation where instead of being able to concentrate on your work, you are troubled by how unfair it is that you must study. When you hate your work it's very difficult to make yourself star, or approach it with any kind of structure or enthusiasm. This can be part of a vicious cycle that traps you into ineffective revision, your poor progress fuelling further annoyance. Just being around other people really helps fight against feelings of loneliness and, thankfully, it's perfectly possible to work in the company of other people. We just need to learn how to deal with distractions . It's not necessary to avoid all company, just idle company. Studying in the same room as someone who is ironing or working out is perfectly possible. People who are bored and looking to be distracted, however, are terrible to work around. They constantly try to keep others in conversation. It's also a good idea to avoid the company of people involved in activities that you would rather be doing than studying. _ If being around others means working in a noisy environment, a pair of headphones and some background music can block out even noisy children. They also act as a psychological barrier, so that people think twice before interrupting you. When you're studying for a big exam, it seems like your whole life is taken up with study. Friends and family can lessen feelings of isolation . And connecting with other... Question: The author might believe that the phrase "no pains, no gains" _ . Options: A: best describes how to study well B: makes people treat study as a habit C: encourages people to learn step by step D: is not a good inspirational phrase for study
D

I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Does a drink a day keep heart attacks away? Over the past 20 years, numerous studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption, that's to say, one or two beers, glasses of wine or cocktails daily helps to prevent coronary heart disease. Last week a report in the New England Journal of Medicine added strong new evidence in support of that theory. More important, the work provided the first solid indication of how alcohol works to protect the heart. In the study, researchers from Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School compared the drinking habits of 340 men and women who had suffered recent heart attacks, with those of healthy people of the same age and sex. The scientists found that people who sip one to three drinks a day are about half as likely to suffer heart attacks as nondrinkers are. The apparent source of the protection:those who drank alcohol had higher blood levels of high-density lipoproteins , the so-called good cholesterol , which is known to prevent heart disease. As evidence has mounted, some doctors have begun recommending a daily drink for patients of heart diseases. But most physicians are not ready to recommend a regular happy hour for everyone. The risks of teetotalling are nothing compared with the dangers of too much alcohol, including high blood pressure, strokes and liver troubles--not to mention violent behavior and traffic accidents. Moreover, some studies suggest that even moderate drinking may increase the incidence of breast and colon cancer. Until there is evidence that the benefits of daily dose of alcohol outweigh the risks, most people won't be able to take a doctor's prescription to the neighborhood bar or liquor store. Question: The main theme of this passage is _ . Options: A: the change in recent drinking habits B: the connection between cancer and alcohol C: whether moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkers D: whether alcohol may be good for one's health
D