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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: The International Olympic Committee named a short list of five cities as possible hosts for the 2012 Olympics. The five--London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris--became official candidates, beginning a 14-month race that ended with the selection of a winning bid by the IOC's assembly in Singapore in July 2005. Havana, Leipzig, Rio de Janeiro and prefix = st1 /Istanbulwere the victims in 2004, as the field was cut down from nine applicants. Geography would appear to favor a European city after the 2008 Summer Games in Asia--Beijing and the 2010 Winter Games in North America--Vancouver. IOC president Jacques Rogge said the list could be further cut in the next month if any of the bidding cities fall short of IOC expectations. "What we have done today is retain five cities which we believe will deliver, but we will have to check if they do deliver," said Rogge. "I do not like the word 'rejection' and this in no way reflects that we do not trust these countries. " The nine original competitors launched their bids in January, 2004 with the emphasis on agreement and easily accessible venues . Favorites Paris and London promoted the attractions of their landmarks, Madrid promised an environmentally friendly Games while New Yorkcalled itself the "world city". Paris bid organizers said they would stage beach volleyball at the foot of the EiffelTowerand host many of the events at two clusters on the edge of the French capital. "Our experience with previous bids has taught us a great deal about the needs and aspirations of the IOC," Parisbid chief Philippe Baudillon said. "We firmly believe thatPariswill meet those needs." London organizers countered it by promising to hold the beach volleyball competition in Horse Guards Parade. Seventeen sports, including athletics and swimming, would be staged at a new venue in the city's deprived East End. "I am very pleased that Londonhas been named a candidate city for the 2012 Olympic Games. But I am not surprised we have cleared this most important hurdle," British Prime... Question: How did Tony Blair feel about Londonbeing named a candidate city for the next Olympic Games? - Happy and surprised. - Disappointed but hopeful. - Excited and impatient. - Happy and unsurprised.
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Happy and unsurprised.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Are the Super Girls super enough to make it into China's most authoritative dictionary? The editors of Cihai are working on a new edition, and they say they haven't decided yet. "The editing preparation of the 2009 edition of the dictionary has just started," an editor of Cihaisaid. "Which new words will be added, and which old ones will be deleted, remains unknown." The TV programme that brought the Super Girls into the public eye has certainly had an influence on Chinese society since its _ in 2004. The editor said the new edition will include terms such as "Shenzhou VI," the name of China's second manned spacecraft, and Ba Jin, a late master of contemporary Chinese literature. The argument began earlier this week, when media reported that Cihai, as a dictionary that prides itself on its educational and historical value, would not include terms such as "Super Girl." An official said that some online words were popular, but Cihaipreferred words of both popularity and stability and those that can withstand the test of time and usage. A reporter from China Economic News said: "We all agree on the great contribution of Ba Jin, but who can look down on the social influence of the Super Girl?" A Professor told China Daily: "Of course 'Super Girls' should be edited intoCihai. If some strange words can be in there, why not 'Super Girls'? Even though it may die out after a few years just as, say, 'Shenzhou VI' will be replaced by 'Shenzhou IX' one day." Cihai records new words reflecting the latest developments in the social and natural sciences, including biology, electronics, computer science and economics. Question: What can we know about Cihai from the passage? - It will be edited and published in 2009. - Most of the words in Cihai withstand the test of time and usage. - It records all new words at home and abroad. - It is revised and edited every year.
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Most of the words in Cihai withstand the test of time and usage.

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Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: What kind of life do you want? And what would you do if you were born with an illness like Cystic Fibrosis ?Charley was such a man.He was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a serious disease of the muscles.Without properly functioning muscles, eventually you're unable to breathe.However, Charley was fortunate to have many care- givers, including his wife who helped him a lot.He became an engineer and helped plan structures that would allow streets and buildings to give better access to the disabled.Charley couldn't live without a wheelchair, and could only use one hand to move it.His speech was also difficult to understand.However, Charley had a sharp mind.He could see, hear, use a few fingers and think, and that was enough to allow him to make an important contribution to his city.He made those around him more aware of their physical health. In the movie JackandJillvs.theWorld, Jill is a 25-year-old girl who has just arrived in New York City.She has Cystic Fibrosis, but she doesn't let it control her life.She's happy, in fact! She meets a young man, Jack, and changes his life forever.One day she has to tell him about her illness.He's angry and disappointed, but later he realizes that it's their relationship that matters.They decide to be together, and live as happily as possible. Charley's story is true.Jack and Jill's story is made up.How do you want to live your life? Use your imagination, and enjoy your life and all its wonders.Create your picture of a happy life. Question: From the passage, we can infer that _ . - health is the origin of happiness - the attitude to life decides your happiness - Cystic Fibrosis a serious disease of the muscles - Charley's story is made up
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the attitude to life decides your happiness