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Mark Thompson, the BBC's director general, is expected to announce on Thursday that the BBC will quit its entire west London home -- possibly selling the land to Chelsea football club -- as part of main plans that will see more staff moved out of the capital to Salford and elsewhere. The move is at the heart of the BBC's long-awaiting cost-cutting strategy which will see nearly 2,000 more jobs going at the public broadcaster, and some original programming,such as daytime shows on BBC2, _ to save money. Several thousand people are employed at the west London sites,including Thompson himself and the bosses of all the BBC's television channels.The employees are expected to be relocated to Broadcasting House in central London, Salford, or elsewhere. The BBC has been broadcasting at various locations in the Shepherd's Bush area since moving into Lime Grove in 1949.It then switched to the Television Centre in 1960,and more modern offices at nearby White City.But it is now open to selling the site, and the broadcaster has had talks about attracting Premier League clubs Chelsea or Queen's Park Rangers as buyers.Both clubs are looking for new homes. Earlier leaks suggest that the BBC will seek to cut spending on sports where the corporation has already decided to share coverage of Formula 1 with Sky TV -- and imports,such as Mad Men and The Killing.BBC4 is expected to focus on "arts and archive ", but Thompson has long ruled out closing any channels or radio stations.BBC1 and Radio 4 will be protected,but there are expected to be some cuts to local radio programs, which will see stations share shows outside breakfast and drive-time hours. The corporation is already committed to remove TV Centre by 2015, but because parts of the building are listed, the football clubs have expressed an interest in the BBC's White City offices instead,which could be knocked down. The White City building is where Thompson and the broadcaster's commercial division, BBC Worldwide, are based. BBC sources say the 2,500 job losses being... Why is the BBC planning to quit its west London home? A) The BBC wants to earn more money. B) The BBC would like to support British football sport. C) The BBC is planning to save money for new programs. D) The BBC has to cut down its cost.
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D

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Peter was a boy of 14. His parents went to gambling day and night. Nobody cared about him. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn't like him, and nor did his classmates play with him. Peter often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up. One day, Miss Jerry, a new teacher, came to Peter's class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Peter was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn't take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed. It was Miss Jerry's class. She was asking a question. "I'd like the smartest boy to answer my question." Then she said loudly, "Peter, please!" Peter was surprised. And he stood up without a word. "Just try it! I believe you can!" After school, Miss Jerry had a long talk with Peter. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him. Peter thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jerry helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Peter, "Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it." Later, Miss Jerry gave another exam. Peter did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Peter discovered that not only could he learn well, but he could do it well. A change took place in Peter's heart. Peter always failed in the exams at first because he _ . A) went gambling B) talked in class C) didn't answer D) gave himself up(Answer)
D

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Oscars organizers promised a new progress to this month's Academy Awards to greet this year's nominees . After years of falling view that ended in last year's 80th Oscars recording low view rate,the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has to make a fresh start for Hollywood's yearly show. The coproducers of the February 22 show,Bill Condon and Laurence Mark,have so far kept full details of their planned changes to the Oscars' triedandtested method secret. Oscars organizers have already made sure of one change by announcing Australian actor Hugh Jackman as the host of the show. Among the changes reported to be considered are the decision to leave out the ceremony's opening monologue . The names of the invited on the awards night have also been kept secret while in earlier years the Academy made presenters to the ceremony public before weeks. TheNewYorkTimesreported on Monday that the producers are trying to improve the show by asking studios to provide scenes from films. At the same time Ganis also advised nominees to give some thought to make their acceptance speeches memorable-and short. "As for the acceptance speeches-you know what's required," Ganis said."Be brief,be personal and be heartfelt. _ " This year's Oscars are expected to be a great event. Many films will touch you,"Slumdog Millionaire"has 10 nominations,and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with 13.In the past the film with the most Oscar nominations is the one that has succeeded in box office. Oscars organizers want to improve the ceremony of Academy Awards because _ . A) the view rate of it is falling B) the nominees don't like to attend C) people in Hollywood are against it D) the 80th Oscars was best organized
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A