Q: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the sea to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.One day he was walking along the shore.As he looked down at the beach,he saw a human figure moving like a dancer.He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach.So he began to walk faster to catch up.As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore,picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.As he got closer, he called out,"Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused,looked up and replied,"Throwing starfishes in the ocean." "I guess I should have asked,why are you throwing starfishes in the ocean?" "The sun is up and the tide is going out,And if I don't throw them in,they'll die." "But, young man,don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all along it.You can't possibly make a difference!" The young man listened politely.Then he bent down,picked another starfish and threw it into the sea,and said,"It made a difference to that one."There is something very special in each and every one of us.We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference.And if we can know that gift,we will gain through the strength of our vision the power to shape the future. We must each find our starfish.And if we throw our starfish wisely and well,the world will be better. Question: One day, the wise man saw a young man_. Options: A: dancing along the beach with starfishes B: walking with a dancer C: picking up starfishes for sale D: trying to save as many starfishes as possible
A: D

Q: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: "USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?" We often hear such discussions. As China opens its doors, studying abroad has become a dream for many Chinese students. They want to learn about the world. It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Language skills will improve and it may be easier to find jobs. But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language and getting used to a different culture. Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad sinking into an ocean of difficulties and giving up easily. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well. Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it? We know that there are many famous people who succeed in great things through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympics. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, consider whether studying abroad is the right choice. Question: Which of the following is NOT true? Options: A: Studying abroad will cost students' families a lot of money. B: Studying abroad will make it easy for students to learn well. C: Studying abroad will help students to improve language skills. D: Studying abroad will bring students a lot of difficulties in their life.
A: B

Q: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS 6-15 September 2012, Jeju, Korea *Forum Addressing the world's most pressing sustainable development challenges, the Forum offers a unique platform for debates, workshops, dialogues, roundtable discussions, training courses, music and exhibitions. Events are organized by the IUCN Secretariat, IUCN Members, Commissions and partners and the host country. The Call for Contributions invites you to propose events to be considered for the Forum, part of Congress which is open to all (from 7 to 11 September 2012). *Simple stepson how to submit a proposal for the Forum 1) Click here: _ : propose an event for the Forum. 2) Go below "Sign in" and create your account. 3) Edit your proposal: Check again all the information you provide and make changes if you want to. Click on Save draft. 4) Invite co-organizers: Get people to join you in organizing the event by inviting them via e-mail. 5) Click on Submit Proposal. Basically, you have the opportunity to teach, host a discussion, give training or just show your work. Workshops (TEACH) *120 minutes session, number of people to be confirmed. *The idea is to promote understanding on a specific issue while engaging participants to share their knowledge and know-how. Knowledge Cafe (DISCUSS) *120 minutes session, suitable for 12 people at the most. *These aim to share collective knowledge (explore areas of common interest) and gain a deeper understanding of a subject and the issues involved. Conservation Campus (TRAIN) *Half day or full day modules , for up to 30 people. *It's an interactive training session where participants develop new skills and knowledge transfer on relevant conservation topics. *This type of event provides more in-depth exploration of topics aimed at building the capacity of participants. Posters (SHOW) *Your posters are meant to "display conservation work and achievements in an easy and direct way. *Owners will have time to present their... Question: The Call for Contributions is intended to _ . Options: A: appeal to the public to protect the environment B: invite more people to participate in workshops C: collect proposals for the Forum of IUCN Congress D: introduce the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress
A: C

Q: I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Renee had been married for a long, long time. Her favorite part of being married was the weekend, when she was with her two horses. On the weekend, Renee was at the stables from morning until dark. She fed, groomed, and rode her horses. She was an excellent rider. She would ride the horses bareback on Saturday, and then she would saddle them up on Sunday. Renee loved parades. She used to say, "A parade isn't a parade without a horse." Renee loved parades almost as much as she loved her horses. She belonged to an email list of volunteers for parades. She regularly visited the state website list of parades to see if there were any new parades that she didn't know about. All the state parades were organized in her computer. In the parades file, she listed the date, drive time and distance, parade time, contact people, and other details she felt were important. She knew the parade director of every town within a four-hour drive. She never stayed overnight. She always left the parade in time to get her horses back to the stables before "bedtime". She had to feed them before they turned in. Her horses seemed to like parades, too. They knew a few tricks that always impressed the children. Renee was very generous with her time and her horses. But owning horses wasn't cheap. You had to rent the stables, and there were always vet and feed bills. Renee knew how to cope with expenses, though. Her vet always gave her a 10-percent discount for paying cash. She always bought the no-name, generic food for the horses. Her vet had told her it was just as healthful and tasty as the brand name material. She always bought economy gasoline. And on parade days, Renee always packed her own lunch and ate with her horses. Question: Which of the following words can't be used to describe Renee? Options: A: caring B: money-saving C: careful D: mean
A: D