Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: According to a survey released by the Nielson Company on Thursday, China has become a global tourist attraction after the Beijing Olympics. The survey said the Olympics not only built up China's image but also served as an advertisement for China's tourism. The online survey was conducted on consumers in 16 countries and regions before Games' opening ceremony and after the closing. About 80 percent of the respondents had not been to China before the events and 50 percent of them expressed hopes of visiting China after the Games. According to the survey, 70 percent of the respondents felt Beijing was more modern and scientific than what they had thought. The most interested respondents were from Singapore, India, Mexico, South Africa and the Republic of Korea, as well as China's Hong Kong and Taiwan. Pan Wen, in charge of Chinese tourism research of the Nielson Company, said the World Tourism Organization predicted that China would become the largest tourist attraction in the world with 137 million foreign tourists every year. "This figure would be realized earlier with the aid of the Beijing Olympics," Pan said. Question: Which countries were the most interested respondents from? Options: A: Singapore, India, Mexico B: South Africa and the Republic of Korea C: China's Hong Kong and Taiwan D: All of the above
Answer: D

Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up shop when I hurried into the florist's. "Now, what is it that you want?" Mr. Rocco turned to me. "I want the most beautiful flower you have." I replied, "And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?" I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter "I can give you this one for 35 cents." he said," Aw, gee," I protested, "it looks like a weed!" About l 8 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper." Now trust me, boy---I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower. "said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mom was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother's Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through kitchen window as I looked into Mom's room. She motioned for me to come in, then glanced over at the table where the plant was. Holy mackerel! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said---the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mom, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged till it hurt. Then, remembering her _ condition and that she wasn't supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. My dear Mom died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I'd always know how much she loved me. Question: Mother's condition was contagious (Line 6, Para 3) for _ . Options: A: she was at the death's door B: she suffered from the illness C: others were sick of her appearance D: virus might spread from her to others
Answer: D

Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Do you love holidays, but hate the increase in weight that follows?You _ are _ not _ alone. Holidays are time for splendid meals and celebrating, especially with the traditional cultural foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The idea is to enjoy the holidays and think about moderation .Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner, regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of foods. Here are some tips to carry you through the round of celebrations and your social calendar without feeling having done wrong. Set some goals that you can reach. Unless you have special needs to go on a diet, there are no forbidden foods. Don't turn down the foods you enjoy, but be sensible. Before you leave home, have a small, lowfat meal or a snack. This can help you to avoid eating or drinking much. Use a small luncheonsize plate and avoid the large ones that may encourage you to "load up".You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist. Once you have had your "tasting" serving,move away from the dining room. Doing so will make it easy to stop yourself eating constantly at the sight of food. Eat slowly and fill up beforehand with clear soup and raw fruit or vegetables and fruit in a yogurt dressing rather than cream and cheese sauces. You can also drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full. If you have a sweet tooth,try mints,hard candies,and fruit. These don't have the fat content of creamy desserts and chocolate. Avoid highfat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a generous amount of fat. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Don't let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20minute walk after a meal can help burn off extra calories. Question: Which of the following may be a great favorite of a person who has a sweet tooth? Options: A: Clear soup and raw fruit. B: Salad and green vegetables. C: Mints,hard candies and fruit. D: Creamy desserts and chocolate.
Answer:
D